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Dogecoin (DOGE) weakened after the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut and cautious guidance, first slipping below a short-term technical support around $0.1407 in earlier trade and later breaking the $0.1310 consolidation support on heavier-volume selling. The latest decline saw intraday lows near $0.1266 and a weak rebound to roughly $0.1291 as volume faded. Trading volume spikes — hundreds of millions to over a billion DOGE in different sessions — indicate active distribution rather than low-liquidity drift. The $0.1310–$0.1315 area has flipped to immediate resistance; $0.1290 is the next intraday support with a sustained break likely to reopen the $0.1266 level. For traders: monitor volume closely — continued high volume on downswings would validate further downside, while falling volume near support could signal selling exhaustion and a short-term relief bounce. Intraday structure has shifted to corrective/bearish; rallies below $0.1315 should be treated as corrective unless confirmed by rising volume and price strength. Bitcoin weakness (around $90k) amplified pressure on meme coins, increasing correlation risk for DOGE.

Grayscale’s 2026 Digital Asset Outlook places quantum computing in a "high attention, low near-term impact" category for Bitcoin. The firm judges a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin’s public-key cryptography as unlikely before around 2030, so it expects 2026 to see heightened research, preparedness and contingency planning rather than immediate market repricing. Grayscale notes layered defenses — progress toward post-quantum cryptography standards, custodial contingency plans and coordinated governance — reduce short-term vulnerability. The report argues that 2026 price drivers will remain institutional: macro demand for alternative stores of value, clearer regulation, spot ETP adoption and continued Bitcoin absorption into mainstream portfolios. It also highlights a verifiable supply milestone (the ~20 millionth bitcoin expected in March 2026) as a predictable issuance factor supporting confidence. Traders should monitor quantum developments but focus nearer-term on macro liquidity, on-chain activity and institutional flows when sizing positions.

PancakeSwap and YZi Labs have launched Probable, a zero-fee on‑chain prediction market on BNB Chain designed to settle outcomes fully on‑chain using UMA’s Optimistic Oracle. Markets quote outcomes in stablecoins (auto-converting accepted assets to USDT at bet time) and will cover crypto price moves, sports, global and regional events. Probable opens with zero trading fees to lower entry costs and attract liquidity and users from incumbents such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Integration with PancakeSwap’s DeFi interface and user base gives immediate distribution and credibility; BNB Chain founder CZ publicly acknowledged the launch. YZi Labs cited robust sector growth in 2025 — more than $28bn year‑to‑date volume with weekly peaks above $2.5bn — and noted increasing interest from licensed centralized exchanges launching YES/NO-style products. For traders, key points are: zero fees may increase on‑chain volume on BNB Chain; UMA’s Optimistic Oracle reduces reliance on off‑chain settlement but retains dispute windows; auto‑conversion to USDT standardizes bet units; and PancakeSwap integration could funnel liquidity and active users to Probable. Watch for early liquidity patterns, market listings, and any promotional incentives that may create short‑term volume spikes.

XRP remains range-bound around $2.02 despite continued institutional inflows and new regulated products such as the 21Shares spot XRP ETF (TOXR) and conditional banking support for Ripple-related trusts. Net ETF inflows into XRP have extended a multi-week positive streak (about $16.4M in recent nets), but price momentum is muted and trading range-bound ahead of macro catalysts. As traders search for higher short-term upside, attention has shifted to low-priced DeFi presales—most notably Mutuum Finance (MUTM). MUTM’s presale has raised roughly $19–19.5M from about 18,450–18,500 participants; Phase 6 is ~98% sold at $0.035 (up from $0.01 in Phase 1). Phase 7 will open at $0.04, with the project targeting an initial launch price of $0.06, implying substantial percentage gains for early buyers if those price levels materialize. Mutuum markets a collateralized, stablecoin-backed lending protocol supporting ETH and USDT, issues mtTokens and debt tokens, runs a daily leaderboard to drive engagement, and states a Halborn security audit is underway. The coverage includes promotional elements and a giveaway; traders should treat presale claims cautiously, perform due diligence, and consider liquidity, token distribution, and regulatory risks before allocating funds. Key SEO keywords: XRP, MUTM, Mutuum Finance, DeFi presale, XRP ETF.

American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) purchased 54 BTC during a recent sell-off, raising its reported holdings to 5,098 BTC (≈$450m at ~$87,600/BTC). The company says coins were acquired via self‑mining and targeted purchases; some BTC are custody‑held or pledged under a miner purchase agreement with Bitmain. That total places ABTC among the top 20 publicly traded bitcoin treasuries (per bitcointreasuries.net). ABTC reports a 96.5% bitcoin yield since its Nasdaq debut and 533 satoshis per share as of Dec. 14. Despite aggressive BTC accumulation and strong Q3 operating results reported earlier (revenue growth and a swing to net income), ABTC shares have plunged—nearly 60% since a recent lock‑up expiration—and fell further in the latest session. Market commentary notes negative headlines and lock‑up driven sell pressure have weighed on the stock even as the company grows its BTC treasury. For traders: the purchase signals continued on‑balance‑sheet demand for BTC from a listed miner, which is mildly bullish for BTC supply dynamics; however, persistent equity sell‑offs, headline risk and potential pledged/encumbered BTC reduce near‑term share stability and could translate into volatile price action for ABTC and correlated miner equities.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved conditional national trust bank charters for five crypto firms — Ripple, Circle, Paxos, BitGo and Fidelity — marking a major regulatory step toward integrating crypto firms into the federal banking framework. Approvals vary in scope (full or limited-purpose trust charters and conditional authorizations) and include conditions addressing anti-money-laundering (AML) controls, capital and liquidity standards, and governance. The decisions follow extended regulatory engagement and make federal oversight and litigation pathways clearer than earlier fintech charters. Banking trade groups including the Independent Community Bankers of America and the American Bankers Association criticized the move, arguing it stretches trust-charter precedent and could let stablecoin operators access federal systems without equivalent capital or deposit-insurance obligations. The Bank Policy Institute demanded transparency around the OCC’s process. OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould defended the approvals as pro-competitive and beneficial to consumers. Analysts expect traditional banks to pursue regulatory friction or legal challenges; provisions in the GENIUS Act complicate such efforts by allowing national banks without deposit insurance. Market context: the total crypto market cap recently dipped below $3 trillion. For traders: watch institutional custody flows, stablecoin issuance and supply dynamics, and custody-fee or liquidity shifts that could influence short-term price action for affected tokens and broader market liquidity.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted, dismissed or withdrawn roughly 60% of its cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions and investigations since President Donald Trump took office. High-profile matters affected include cases involving Ripple (XRP) and Binance. The SEC says the reductions reflect legal and policy recalibration rather than political orders; reporting found no evidence that President Trump personally directed dismissals. Observers and industry commentators — including Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn — view the shift as a moderation from a previously more aggressive enforcement stance. The move coincides with closer ties between some Trump-linked projects and parts of the crypto sector, and leadership changes at the SEC (Republican chair Paul Atkins remaining, and the commission losing its last Democratic commissioner) may further alter enforcement posture. The SEC reportedly is not actively pursuing cases tied to firms with known Trump connections. Traders should watch for market effects from reduced enforcement intensity, potential reopening or appeals of dismissed suits, and any SEC policy statements that could change enforcement clarity. Key SEO keywords: SEC, crypto enforcement, Ripple, Binance, regulation.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has postponed markup of bipartisan crypto market-structure legislation from 2025 to early 2026, citing limited time before the year-end recess and ongoing negotiations between lawmakers. The delay defers decisions on how to allocate oversight between the SEC and CFTC and how to define rules for spot markets, exchanges, brokers and token issuers. The Senate Agriculture Committee also has not scheduled related markup, reducing the likelihood of comprehensive federal crypto legislation in 2025. Markets reacted negatively after the announcement, with spot crypto selling pressure and notable declines in major coins. Industry participants now face extended regulatory uncertainty that could slow U.S. crypto innovation, business decisions and listings. Traders should monitor committee schedules, draft text when released, jurisdictional language on SEC vs CFTC oversight, and liquidity flows — all of which will materially affect exchange business models, listing strategy and spot-market structure.

US-listed Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $2.248 billion, marking a third consecutive day of redemptions, according to Farside Monitoring and other tracker data. Largest withdrawals were from BlackRock’s ETHA ($1.391B) and Grayscale’s ETHE and related products (ETHE $35.1M; Grayscale mini/ETH $20.2M), with additional outflows from ETHW ($13M), FETH ($11M) and ETHV ($6.4M). Earlier reports showed smaller single-day redemptions (roughly $225M) but the later data indicate larger, cumulative withdrawals. Analysts cite macro uncertainty, ETH price action, profit-taking and portfolio rotation as drivers. Sustained outflows raise concerns about ETF liquidity within the crypto ETF complex and could increase selling pressure on spot ETH if managers liquidate underlying holdings and buyers do not absorb supply. Traders should monitor intraday ETF flows, daily redemption activity, on‑chain exchange balances, futures open interest and funding rates for signs of short-term volatility and liquidity stress; fund managers may adjust allocation and redemption management if redemptions persist. Primary keywords: Ethereum spot ETF, net outflows, ETHA, ETHE, Grayscale ETH. Secondary keywords: ETF liquidity, redemptions, spot market pressure, on‑chain demand.

Quantum computing fears resurfaced after social media claims suggested a future quantum computer could derive private keys from exposed Bitcoin public keys and steal coins from legacy pay‑to‑public‑key (P2PK) addresses. About 4 million BTC remain in P2PK-style outputs that reveal full public keys on‑chain when spent; Satoshi’s wallets are estimated to contain ~1.1M BTC but have never moved, so their public keys remain unexposed. Modern address types typically hide public keys until spending, reducing vulnerability. Experts including Blockstream co‑founder Adam Back estimate quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin signatures are likely decades away (commonly cited 20–40 years), and proposed post‑quantum cryptography standards and voluntary migration to quantum‑resistant addresses provide mitigation pathways. Market analysts (e.g., Willy Woo) and long‑time holders note the larger near‑term risk is market disruption from the prospect or demonstration of a quantum attack — panic selling or opportunistic buying by veteran holders could amplify volatility. For traders: the threat is specific to legacy P2PK exposure and is a long‑term technical risk rather than an immediate systemic vulnerability, but monitor chain activity of legacy addresses, follow quantum computing breakthroughs, and watch news that could trigger sudden volatility.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt publicly criticised XRP bulls on X (formerly Twitter), calling them among the "most uneducated and biased" long-term permabulls. Drawing on 50 years of trading experience across commodities, equities, futures and crypto, Brandt argued that some XRP supporters remain overly optimistic despite price drawdowns, technical breakdowns and changing macro conditions. His remarks came as XRP traded near $2 and followed bullish narratives from parts of the community citing potential regulatory wins for Ripple, institutional adoption and large long-term price targets. The comments prompted swift pushback from XRP analysts and influencers: some noted renewed accumulation by former sceptics (including Young Hoon Kim) and emphasised that XRP’s outlook will hinge on regulatory clarity, cross-border payment adoption and institutional flows rather than sentiment-driven chart calls alone. The exchange highlights a persistent split between traditional technical traders and adoption-driven retail bulls. For traders: expect elevated volatility around headline commentary and regulatory developments; focus on risk management, watch on-chain accumulation, institutional flow signals and any Ripple-related legal or bank-approval updates. Disclaimer: not financial advice.

Aave DAO members have raised objections after CoW Swap integration fees that previously accrued to the DAO treasury are being routed to a wallet controlled by Aave Labs. Delegate EzR3aL flagged the issue, estimating roughly 45–50 ETH weekly (about $200k/week, ~$10M/year) moving to Aave Labs. Critics including Marc Zeller called the arrangement a stealth privatization of DAO revenue that weakens treasury control and could shift user activity away from Aave’s ecosystem. Aave Labs responded that it funded and built the user-facing front-end and adapters for the integration, arguing those proprietary interfaces justify handling operational fee flows. The dispute highlights governance questions over protocol revenue allocation, transparency of on-chain funding flows, and appropriate compensation for front-end maintenance. Traders should watch for governance proposals or on-chain actions that could clarify fee routing, affect community sentiment toward AAVE, and influence usage patterns on Aave markets.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has fallen roughly 20% over the past month, trading around $0.13 after sliding from about $0.162. Short-term upside faces resistance near $0.137–$0.138, with wider resistance zones at $0.145–$0.15 and a critical monthly-timeframe resistance flipped to $0.16. Daily indicators show weak momentum—RSI near ~40 and a slightly negative MACD with a flattening histogram—suggesting selling pressure may be easing but remains present. On the lower side, immediate support sits near $0.12–$0.13; a decisive break below $0.14 (and especially under $0.12) would likely accelerate selling toward $0.10–$0.125. Conversely, a sustained monthly close above $0.16 would be a bullish trigger. Key trading takeaways: watch $0.14 and $0.12 as short-term triggers, monitor RSI/MACD for momentum shifts, and treat $0.16 monthly reclaim as the primary bullish confirmation. Keywords: Dogecoin, DOGE price, support $0.13, resistance $0.16, RSI, MACD.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) executed another large bitcoin purchase last week, acquiring 10,645 BTC for about $980.3 million at an average price near $92,098 per coin. The acquisition raises the company’s disclosed holdings to 671,268 BTC with a cumulative cost of roughly $50.33 billion and an average cost basis near $74,972 per BTC. According to the company filing, the buy was funded primarily through $888.2 million in common stock sales, with the remainder from sales of STRD preferred shares. This marks the second consecutive week in which MicroStrategy deployed roughly $1 billion to “buy the dip,” continuing Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s strategy of treating bitcoin as a long-term corporate treasury asset rather than a short-term trade. The purchase occurred amid market uncertainty and a recent Bitcoin pullback (BTC trading around $89,600 at reporting), and coincided with modest inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. The deal underscores persistent institutional accumulation but also raises trader considerations about shareholder dilution, MSTR equity pressure, and MicroStrategy’s ongoing use of stock-based financing.

Curve founder Michael Egorov proposed a 17.45 million CRV grant (~$6.6M) to Swiss Stake AG to fund core protocol development, maintenance and ecosystem support through 2026. The proposal, posted to the Curve DAO governance forum, would extend prior funding approved in late 2024 and preserve a 25-person development team focused on software R&D, security, infrastructure, smart-contract maintenance, lending technology (including Llamalend V2), an on-chain FX product (FXSwap), crvUSD and cross-chain integrations, plus UI improvements. Swiss Stake AG may stake unused CRV in liquid lockers (e.g., Convex, Yearn) to generate yield under grant terms; tokens cannot be spent on unrelated activities. Any IP produced will be released under an open-source license compatible with Curve’s codebase. Swiss Stake AG will publish biannual spending reports. Voting is open through Dec. 22, 2025, and early votes favored the proposal. At publication CRV had modest intraday gains after rebounding from multi-week lows; the vote outcome could affect DAO treasury allocations and CRV token dynamics. For traders: approval would secure dedicated developer capacity, likely supporting product road‑map execution and may be mildly bullish for CRV over the medium term by reducing execution risk and signalling continued protocol investment, while rejection or delays could raise uncertainty around development cadence and be a negative catalyst.

Swiss FINMA-regulated crypto bank AMINA Bank has integrated Ripple Payments and is the first European bank to go live with Ripple’s payment solution. The partnership enables AMINA to offer crypto-native clients parallel settlement in fiat and stablecoins, including Ripple’s USD stablecoin RLUSD, and complements AMINA’s prior support for RLUSD custody and trading. By settling transactions off traditional banking rails, the integration aims to reduce cross-border settlement costs, speed up transfers, and increase transparency for businesses and institutional clients. The move builds on Ripple’s wider global expansion in regulated markets and underscores growing institutional adoption of stablecoin-based settlement for cross-border payments. Keywords: Ripple Payments, AMINA Bank, RLUSD, stablecoin settlement, cross-border payments.

Bitnomial has secured CFTC-clearing approval for fully collateralized swaps, enabling the firm to operate regulated crypto and macroeconomic prediction markets in the United States under a cleared, risk-managed framework. The approval integrates prediction contracts with Bitnomial’s existing derivatives lineup (perpetuals, futures, options, leveraged spot) into a single regulated clearinghouse and unified margin pool that accepts USD and digital-asset collateral. As a crypto-native clearinghouse offering margin posting and settlement in digital assets, Bitnomial can provide clearing services to partner platforms (subject to their regulatory approvals) and promote collateral mobility across products. For traders, the ruling improves legal certainty, centralized counterparty risk management, and capital efficiency—factors likely to attract institutional participants, expand liquidity, and change ticket sizes. Market participants should watch for shifts in liquidity, volatility and pricing in related crypto assets as institutional capital and cleared prediction contracts enter the market.

U.S. prosecutors filed a superseding indictment against Rodney Burton, known as “Bitcoin Rodney,” expanding charges tied to the alleged $1.8 billion HyperFund (aka HyperVerse) fraud. Burton now faces 11 federal counts: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud, seven counts of money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The new counts significantly increase his exposure from the earlier 2024 unlicensed money transmission charges. Court filings say HyperFund operated from June 2020–May 2024, promising daily returns of about 0.5–1% from purported crypto-mining operations that prosecutors allege did not exist; withdrawals were restricted from 2021 onward. Prosecutors allege investor funds financed Burton’s luxury purchases and that high-profile events and celebrity appearances (Daymond John, Akon, Jamie Foxx, Rick Ross) helped promote the scheme; promoter Brenda Chunga has pleaded guilty, co-founder Xue “Sam” Lee is charged and at large. Burton was arrested at Miami International Airport in January 2024 and held without bail as a flight risk; his trial is set for March 2026. For traders: the indictment underscores intensified U.S. enforcement against large crypto schemes and greater regulatory scrutiny of celebrities and promoters. Market implications include potential short-term volatility and reputational fallout for trust-sensitive tokens or platforms associated with HyperFund-style promotions. Primary keyword: HyperFund. Secondary keywords: crypto fraud, Bitcoin Rodney, wire fraud, money laundering.

Whale Alert reported a large on-chain transfer of approximately 207,242,926 USDT (≈$207.24M) from an unknown wallet to centralized exchange OKX. Such stablecoin inflows typically precede significant trading activity: possible accumulation (large buy orders into BTC, ETH or other major tokens), liquidation/selling pressure, or institutional treasury operations. The deposit raises exchange liquidity and enables larger market orders but does not by itself threaten USDT’s peg. Traders should monitor OKX order books, volume, open interest, and subsequent on-chain flows for signs of intent (buy walls, sell walls, or OTC/box trades). Treat this as a market signal — potentially bullish if quickly deployed into BTC/ETH buys, bearish if used for heavy selling — but not definitive; combine with other indicators before trading.

The U.S. SEC issued a no-action letter permitting the Depository Trust Company (DTC), a DTCC subsidiary, to run a controlled three-year tokenization production pilot for high-liquidity real-world assets (RWA). Planned for H2 2026, the program will tokenize select DTC-custodied Russell 1000 equities, major index-tracking ETFs and U.S. Treasuries on preapproved Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains. Tokenized instruments will carry equivalent legal ownership rights and investor protections; DTCC will use its ComposerX platform and require wallet registration and network approvals. DTCC emphasised it will apply existing risk controls and operational infrastructure to preserve settlement resilience and investor protections. The SEC highlighted expected benefits including faster settlement, greater transparency and improved market predictability. Separately, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) affirmed that crypto-native firms can apply for federal bank charters on equal footing with incumbent banks, noting about 14 charter applications this year involving digital-asset activities. OCC leadership said fair supervision will apply to new entrants and incumbents alike, positioning bank charters as a regulated path for crypto firms to access traditional banking rails. Implications for traders: potential growth in institutional on-chain liquidity, clearer custody and settlement rails, and an improved regulatory pathway for crypto banks — factors likely to increase institutional participation, market depth and on-chain trading volumes over time. Key keywords: DTCC tokenization, asset tokenization, real-world assets, OCC bank charter, on-chain settlement.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published an investor bulletin detailing risks and best practices for crypto wallets and custody, contrasting self-custody with third-party custodians and explaining hot‑wallet (online) and cold‑wallet (offline) trade‑offs. The guide warns of hacking, permanent private‑key loss, rehypothecation and commingling by custodians, and recommends due diligence on custodian policies (asset segregation, insurance), secure key storage, multi‑factor authentication, regular backups and recovery testing. Industry observers framed the bulletin as investor education under the SEC’s current leadership. Separately, the SEC issued a no‑action clearance allowing the DTCC’s Depository Trust Company to pilot tokenization of highly liquid real‑world assets — including Russell 1000 constituents, major index‑tracking ETFs and U.S. Treasuries — with a controlled production rollout targeted in H2 2026. For traders: verify custodian safeguards and insurance, align wallet choice with trading frequency, secure private keys and backups, and watch for institutional flow and settlement efficiency gains as DTCC tokenization progresses. Keywords: SEC, crypto custody, wallet security, DTCC tokenization, institutional adoption.

Coinbase plans to add a Kalshi-powered prediction market to its platform, likely announced at the Coinbase System Update on Dec. 17. Kalshi — a CFTC-regulated exchange for trading contracts on real-world events — will be the sole prediction-market operator integrated at launch, though the deal is described as non-exclusive. The initiative aligns with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s strategy to build an "everything exchange" by expanding beyond crypto into tokenized securities and event contracts. Coinbase may also move toward issuing tokenized stock offerings via its own system rather than through third-party issuers, giving it greater control over compliance and product design. For traders, the Kalshi integration would allow trading of event-based contracts (economic data, political outcomes, weather events, etc.) under a U.S. regulated framework, potentially bringing new retail and institutional flow, deeper liquidity, and cross-product trading opportunities on Coinbase. Coinbase has not specified public launch timing and is directing stakeholders to the Dec. 17 event for full details.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) retained its place in the Nasdaq 100 after the index’s annual rebalance, keeping the stock exposed to Nasdaq-related passive flows. The company holds roughly 660,624 BTC (about $59–60 billion), and its equity now moves closely with BTC price swings. Nasdaq’s reshuffle removed six firms and added three replacements, with changes effective December 22. Separately, MSCI has proposed excluding companies that treat crypto as a treasury asset from its benchmarks and is expected to decide in January; similar Nasdaq classification rules could also affect eligibility if firms are reclassified as holding companies rather than operating businesses. MicroStrategy formally opposed MSCI’s proposal, arguing that removal rules could create index instability and force funds to sell during periods of Bitcoin volatility. For traders, MSTR’s continued inclusion preserves index-driven liquidity but maintains strong BTC correlation and vulnerability to index-provider rulings that could alter liquidity, flows and volatility in both MSTR shares and, indirectly, BTC markets.

Phantom has integrated Kalshi’s US‑regulated event prediction markets into its crypto wallet, launching Phantom Prediction Markets that let users discover, monitor and trade tokenised positions tied to binary-style Kalshi contracts (politics, economics, sports, culture) directly inside the wallet without moving funds to external platforms. The integration gives Phantom’s ~20M+ user base native access to event-driven derivatives, simplifying UX and lowering the friction for retail participation. The move reflects a broader trend of wallets evolving into active trading hubs and follows increased institutional interest in event contracts (for example, a Gemini affiliate secured a CFTC designated contract market licence). Regulatory risk remains notable in the US: Connecticut issued cease-and-desist orders to platforms including Kalshi and Robinhood; Kalshi sued and obtained a federal temporary block on enforcement. For traders, the integration is likely to increase retail flow into Kalshi contracts, boost onchain activity and user engagement, and widen distribution for regulated prediction markets — but ongoing US regulatory uncertainty represents an execution risk that could affect liquidity and product availability.

A cross-party group of UK MPs and peers has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to revise the Bank of England’s draft stablecoin regime, warning that proposed limits could stifle innovation and drive issuance offshore. Key concerns include a proposed individual holding cap (up to £20,000 in earlier drafts), restrictions on wholesale uses, a ban on interest-bearing reserves, and strict reserve-location and composition rules (large shares in unremunerated central bank deposits and short-term UK government debt). Lawmakers argue these measures could weaken London’s appeal as a global financial centre and shift activity toward dollar-pegged stablecoins and foreign markets. The Treasury says it wants the UK to lead in digital assets and will work with the BoE; the FCA has prioritised stablecoin payments and plans to advance UK-issued sterling stablecoins in 2026. For crypto traders: heightened policy uncertainty and a potentially restrictive UK framework may push stablecoin issuance and liquidity offshore, reduce adoption of pound-denominated stablecoins, and change onshore demand for GBP-linked crypto products. Primary keywords: stablecoin regulation, Bank of England, UK crypto policy. Secondary/semantic keywords: stablecoin holdings cap, sterling stablecoin, reserve composition, FCA, Treasury, fintech growth.

US-listed Solana spot ETFs saw a combined net inflow of $2.5 million in the latest session, indicating renewed demand for regulated Solana exposure. VanEck’s VSOL led flows with $1.7 million, while Fidelity’s FSOL drew $0.8 million. Earlier reports had shown larger, more diversified issuer inflows (Bitwise BSOL, VanEck, Fidelity, Grayscale) totaling as much as $4.9 million, suggesting that flows have since concentrated among fewer issuers. The inflows are modest but point to growing liquidity and investor interest in Solana-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering traditional allocators a regulated route into the Solana ecosystem. Traders should monitor ETF momentum, distributor concentration, and regulatory developments — factors that can affect near-term liquidity and SOL price dynamics. Key SEO keywords: Solana spot ETF, VSOL inflow, FSOL inflow, SOL ETFs, net inflows.

Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to major exchanges Binance and HTX, allowing them to begin preparatory steps toward regulated operations in Pakistan. The NOCs are not operating licences but permit exchanges to register with Pakistan’s anti‑money‑laundering (AML) system, apply to set up local subsidiaries, coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and prepare full licence submissions once the Virtual Assets Act and related regulations are finalised. Separately, Binance signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistani authorities to explore tokenising up to $2 billion of sovereign assets — including government bonds, treasury bills and some commodity reserves — to boost liquidity and broaden access to international markets. Pakistani officials positioned the approvals as part of a phased, FATF‑aligned licensing rollout ahead of broader 2025 digital finance reforms that include a Virtual Assets Act, a pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC) and stablecoin measures. Exchanges still must obtain full licences before offering public trading. For traders, the move signals a shift from informal retail pathways toward regulated market access; milestones on licensing and any progress on sovereign asset tokenisation could lift local trading volumes, increase demand for major tokens and stablecoins used in on‑ and off‑ramp flows, and create localized liquidity events to watch for in the near to medium term.

On-chain analytics from Glassnode show total unrealized losses across the crypto market surged to roughly $350 billion following a bearish drawdown since October, with Bitcoin accounting for about $85 billion of those paper losses. The unrealized loss metric aggregates coins last moved at prices above current spot, signalling large pockets of holders sitting on losses. Glassnode warned that shrinking exchange liquidity and lower trading volumes are likely to increase volatility and downside risk. Supplementary data from Sentora noted divergent exchange netflows this week: Bitcoin saw net withdrawals near $1.34 billion while Ethereum recorded net inflows of about $1.03 billion — a mix that can heighten selling pressure for BTC and temporarily support ETH. Recent price action saw BTC fail to hold above $92,000 and trade near $90,000 at publication. Market commentators and CryptoQuant analysts observed that elevated unrealized losses often form in later correction stages and that short-term holders are bearing outsized losses in 2025. For traders, the combination of high unrealized losses and weak liquidity raises the risk of forced selling and cascade events in drawdowns, while also creating potential mean-reversion or accumulation opportunities for risk-tolerant buyers. Key takeaways: monitor exchange netflows, liquidity metrics and short-term holder concentration for increased tail-risk and potential entry points.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted conditional national trust bank charters and conversion approvals to five major digital-asset firms — Ripple, Circle (First National Digital Currency Bank), BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets and Paxos — bringing them into the federal banking framework. Approvals include de novo charters for Ripple and Circle and conversion approvals for BitGo, Fidelity and Paxos, contingent on meeting OCC requirements before full operation. This regulatory step follows the GENIUS Act and OCC Interpretive Letter 1188, which clarified a federal path for regulated stablecoins and permitted national banks to trade crypto on a riskless-principal basis. Key operational implications: access to Federal Reserve payment rails and potential Fed master accounts, reduced counterparty risk for regulated onshore stablecoins (notably USDC), faster settlement and national (vs state-by-state) custody capabilities. Market reaction was muted — XRP trading near $2.00 with little movement — suggesting traders largely priced in regulatory developments. For traders, expect infrastructure-driven shifts rather than an immediate retail price surge: watch for charter condition fulfilments, announcements about Fed master account access, custody-operational rollouts, and institutional flow changes. These milestones can compress custody risk premia, reallocate institutional liquidity toward Fed-integrated stablecoins, and alter spreads between onshore stablecoins (USDC) and offshore alternatives (USDT). Monitor token-specific trust metrics and custody announcements for medium-term repricing opportunities.