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Regulatory nominees inch forward, but meaningful progress on U.S. crypto market structure rules remains unlikely before 2026 As December enters its final stretch, Washington’s efforts to advance cryptocurrency policy face a tightening window. Despite active discussion across congressional committees, the legislative process remains slow, leaving major market structure reforms unlikely to pass before the end of 2025. The House and Senate are down to their final two working weeks of the year, and momentum on crypto-focused legislation continues to lag. While regulatory agencies have taken measured steps to clarify digital asset oversight, lawmakers remain stuck between negotiations, competing priorities and…

Rising global M2 liquidity and expectations of a Fed rate cut set the stage for a potential year-end rally, though cautious sentiment and Powell’s guidance may limit momentum Bitcoin may be positioned for a December recovery as macroeconomic conditions turn more supportive, according to new analysis from Coinbase Institutional. Rising global liquidity and a sharp increase in expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut are creating a more favorable backdrop for digital assets after weeks of market uncertainty. Coinbase noted that improving monetary conditions, combined with stronger odds of a rate cut — now estimated at 92% as of Dec.…

Proposal to centralize supervision under a “European SEC” sparks fears of slower approvals and reduced innovation across the digital finance sector A new European Commission proposal to strengthen the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has triggered debate across the crypto and fintech sectors. The plan would grant ESMA direct supervisory and licensing authority over crypto-asset service providers and key financial infrastructure, prompting concerns about regulatory bottlenecks and reduced agility for startups. The Commission’s package proposes shifting authorization and supervision of trading venues, central counterparties and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to ESMA. This approach aims to harmonize…

The world’s largest corporate Ether holder adds $199 million in new purchases while top traders increase short positions and ETF flows turn negative BitMine Immersion Technologies has expanded its lead as the largest corporate Ether holder, moving aggressively to buy the dip even as the sector’s most consistent high-performing traders lean bearish. The company acquired a combined $199 million in Ether over two days, reinforcing its long-term accumulation strategy despite mounting short-term pressure on ETH markets. Blockchain data indicates BitMine made two major purchases: $68 million on Saturday and $130.7 million on Friday. These transactions lift its total holdings to…

The global payments giant prepares a multi-pillar digital asset rollout, including a proprietary coin and a Solana-based settlement system Western Union is accelerating its shift into digital assets with plans to launch an inflation-protected “stable card” aimed at customers in high-inflation economies. The initiative reflects a broader strategy to modernize cross-border payments through stablecoins, a proprietary token and a new digital asset network. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference, Chief Financial Officer Matthew Cagwin explained that the company’s stable card is designed to help users in markets where traditional currencies rapidly lose value. He highlighted Argentina, where…

The newly formed ProCap Financial debuts on Nasdaq amid a sharp selloff and rising scrutiny over compensation and treasury-based business models ProCap BTC, the Bitcoin-focused treasury company led by Anthony Pompliano, has officially completed its merger with SPAC Columbus Circle Capital. The deal transitions the combined entity into ProCap Financial, which will begin trading under the BRR ticker on Nasdaq as invvestor confidence across the sector reaches its lowest point of the year. The merger closes at a difficult moment for the wave of Bitcoin treasury companies launched in 2025. Most have suffered dramatic valuation declines following their SPAC combinations…

Chainlink is experiencing a fresh wave of volatility as the token slipped nearly 3%, reflecting broader uncertainty across the digital asset market. The latest daily chart signals a critical technical moment for LINK, with price action testing key support and struggling to reclaim lost bullish momentum. Recent trading shows Chainlink hovering around the $13.65 area, where buyers and sellers are battling for short-term control. The chart illustrates several notable zones, including a broad demand region beneath $12, which has historically triggered rebounds. This area is now being monitored closely as a potential reaction point if downward pressure continues. In the…

The New York brokerage behind major Bitcoin-treasury deals plans a 2026 public listing despite rising strain across crypto-linked corporate balance sheets Clear Street, a fast-growing New York brokerage deeply embedded in the corporate Bitcoin treasury boom, is preparing for a public listing that could value the firm between $10 billion and $12 billion. The move comes as the crypto-treasury model that helped fuel Clear Street’s rise shows early signs of structural weakness. People familiar with the plans say the IPO could launch as soon as next month, with Goldman Sachs expected to lead the deal. One source suggested the offering…

Integration introduces one-tap funding, cross-chain access and new MetaMask Rewards incentives as competition intensifies across Web3 wallets MetaMask, the most widely used Ethereum wallet, is moving deeper into Web3 financial services through a new integration with Polymarket, opening prediction markets directly inside its mobile app. The update gives users the ability to trade on real-world event outcomes while earning MetaMask Rewards points that may contribute to the wallet’s expected MASK token launch. According to Consensys, MetaMask’s parent company, the integration allows users to access Polymarket’s fast-growing platform without leaving the wallet interface. Each prediction trade will generate MetaMask Rewards points,…

Scaling back Reality Labs spending by up to 30% may boost Meta’s earnings and lift its share price by more than 20%, according to new analyst estimates Meta is reportedly weighing deep reductions to its Reality Labs division, a shift analysts say could mark one of the company’s most consequentiial strategic pivots since its metaverse-focused rebrand. Cutting back metaverse investments—long viewed by investors as a costly drag—could immediately free up billions for Meta’s fast-growing AI initiatives. In a recent note, analysts at Mizuho characterized Reality Labs as an “$80 billion black hole” of cumulative operating losses, underscoring years of spending…