American Bitcoin has further expanded its Bitcoin holdings, adding 416 BTC in its latest accumulation round. The update, released Wednesday, confirms that the company’s total reserve has climbed to 4,783 BTC as of December 8.
The TRUMP meme coin project has introduced a new mobile and browser-based game that promises $1 million in token rewards. The initiative aims to reinvigorate interest in the ecosystem, though early market reactions have been cautiously muted Game Launch and Core Features The newly announced title, Trump Billionaires Club, is now open for pre-registration and invites players to compete for a share of $1 million in OFFICIAL TRUMP tokens.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated Tuesday that most initial coin offerings (ICOs) should not be classified as securities. His comments indicate a potential regulatory shift that could reinvigorate a fundraising method long constrained by federal oversight.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued guidance permitting national banks to engage in cryptocurrency transactions as intermediaries without assuming market risk.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) told attendees at BitcoinMENA 2025 that BTC may no longer follow its familiar four-year cycle. He suggests the market could be moving into a supercycle driven by deeper institutional participation.
Canada’s tax authority says many crypto users are failing to meet income-tax rules, raising concerns about widespread non-reporting across the digital asset sector. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informed The Canadian Press that nearly two in five taxpayers who use cryptocurrency platforms exhibit signs of evasion or other high-risk behavior.
Bernstein raised its 2026 price projection for Bitcoin to $150,000, citing stronger institutional participation. Additionally, the firm noted a break from the asset’s traditional four-year cycle.
The U.S. CFTC has unveiled a pilot that allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to serve as collateral in regulated derivatives markets.
UAE Islamic bank Ruya has introduced in-app Bitcoin trading, allowing customers to buy and sell the cryptocurrency directly within its mobile platform. This makes it the first Shari’ah-compliant institution globally to offer such a service.
BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, has begun rolling out crypto trading inside its mobile banking apps. With the move, it becomes one of the first major European lenders to offer direct access to digital assets.
The U.S. financial system may transition to blockchain far sooner than many expect, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
Coinbase has reinstated new user registrations in India after more than two years of suspension. This initiative represents its most concerted effort to reestablish a significant presence in one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets.
Italy’s financial regulator has urged crypto companies to prepare for a major regulatory shift, as the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework approaches a key cutoff. Specifically, the reminder highlights a December 30, 2025, deadline that will determine whether many operators can continue serving customers in the country.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says the worst phase of the current Bitcoin and crypto downturn is likely over. Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week, he argued that digital assets have already “bottomed,” noting that recent weakness does not reflect the sector’s underlying progress.
Bitcoin’s short-term direction may depend more on Strategy’s financial strength rather than on the recent uptick in miner selling, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The bank’s assessment indicates that the company’s ability to maintain its large Bitcoin reserve is becoming increasingly important.
The International Monetary Fund cautioned that the rapid rise of stablecoins, particularly dollar-linked tokens, could threaten national monetary control. Its latest report highlights that this trend may severely impact countries already struggling with inflation or weak confidence in domestic institutions.
Russia’s state-owned lender VTB is preparing to offer direct trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This development signals a significant shift in the country’s financial landscape as regulators move toward a more flexible approach to digital assets.
BlackRock says the United States’ ballooning national debt may strengthen institutional interest in Bitcoin, especially as traditional hedges lose appeal amid rising fiscal pressures. The world’s largest asset manager argues that the mounting debt load is prompting investors to reassess how they protect long-term value.
While the passage of the United States’ first federal stablecoin law has opened a new chapter for digital assets, it has also highlighted disagreements on Wall Street. Major institutions are now debating whether the GENIUS Act will strengthen demand for the U.S.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused firm, Strategy, has created a major U.S. dollar reserve amid weakening market sentiment.
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