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In brief The profit/loss margin for recent Bitcoin buyers hit -25%, a level that has marked local bottoms four times since the 2023 bull run. Long-term holders have distributed 1.78 million BTC since July, while short-term holders have accumulated a nearly identical 1.8 million BTC. This shift in cohort behavior is a normal late-cycle wealth transfer, not a structural top, which increases near-term price fragility, Decrypt was told. Bitcoin’s Monday drop to $85,800 shows both new large investors and long-term holders are driving the selloff that has pressured prices for months.Unrealized losses for entities that have accumulated more than 1,000…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Tether has seen its Juventus buyout attempt rejected as majority stakeholder Exor has told the stablecoin giant its share is not for sale. Tether Fails To Acquire Premier Italian Football Club Juventus On Friday, Tether announced that it had submitted a proposal to acquire Juventus, one of the biggest football brands in the world. The stablecoin firm had previously acquired a 10% minority stake in the club, and with this new plan, it had intended to execute a full buyout. The first stage had included a proposal…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US-listed spot XRP ETFs just put together a streak that’s hard to ignore: 19 straight trading days of net inflows, with zero outflow sessions over the run, according to daily flow data compiled by Sosovalue. The numbers add up quickly. By Dec. 12, cumulative net inflows sat at $974.50 million, while total net assets across the products were shown at roughly $1.18 billion. XRP ETFs Log 19 Straight Trading Days Of Inflows The early days did most of the heavy lifting. Sosovalue’s table shows $243.05 million of…

In brief PayPal said Monday it has filed with Utah regulators and the FDIC to form an industrial bank. An approval would allow it to originate loans, hold deposits, and access payment networks directly. The move could support its expanding crypto and PYUSD stablecoin settlement operations. PayPal has applied to establish a Utah-chartered industrial bank as it seeks tighter control over lending, deposits, and payments infrastructure for small businesses in the U.S.If approved, it could help position the payments giant to more directly support its expanding crypto and stablecoin operations within a regulated banking framework.The application, filed with Utah regulators…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market enter the week facing a series of events that could shape short-term price action. Key macroeconomic data, policy signals, and sector-specific developments are set to test market sentiment and influence volatility across major digital assets. Traders and investors are closely watching how these events unfold, as shifting expectations around inflation and liquidity could determine whether the market recovers or extends its downside pressure.  Events Set To Move Bitcoin And Crypto Market This Week Bitcoin and the broader crypto market face a…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A critical flaw in React Server Components is being used by attackers to inject malicious code into live websites, and that code is siphoning crypto from connected wallets. Reports note that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-55182, was published by the React team on December 3 and carries a maximum severity rating. Cybersecurity firm Security Alliance (SEAL) has confirmed that multiple crypto websites are actively being targeted, and they urge operators to review all React Server Components immediately to prevent wallet-draining attacks. Security teams say the bug allows…

In brief Grayscale said quantum computing was unlikely to influence crypto prices in 2026 despite long-term security concerns. The firm said most blockchains would eventually need post-quantum cryptography upgrades. Grayscale cited estimates suggesting quantum systems capable of breaking Bitcoin cryptography were unlikely before 2030. Fears that quantum computers could undermine Bitcoin’s security are unlikely to affect crypto markets in 2026, investment firm Grayscale said in a new report that dismissed the technology’s near-term risk.In its 2026 Digital Asset Outlook, the asset manager called quantum computing a “red herring” for the year ahead, saying the technology posed a long-term cryptographic challenge…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Japan is quietly reimagining how digital assets fit into its financial system, and the timing is drawing attention. While global markets are already sensitive to upcoming macro decisions from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Tokyo is advancing parallel reforms that touch crypto regulation, taxation, and broader liquidity conditions. Related Reading: Ex-Terra Insider Calls Do Kwon Case ‘Backwards’ In Explosive X Thread Together, these moves are forcing investors to reassess how Japan may influence crypto markets in the months ahead, not just through headlines, but also through structural…

In brief Researchers identified a key molecular interaction that viruses rely on to enter cells and disrupted it in lab experiments. The work used AI and molecular simulations to narrow thousands of interactions down to one critical target. Scientists said the approach could help guide future antiviral and disease research, though it remains early-stage. Most antiviral drugs target viruses after they have already slipped inside human cells. Researchers at Washington State University said they found a way to intervene earlier, identifying a single molecular interaction that viruses rely on to enter cells in the first place.The research, published in November…

President Donald Trump said he’ll review the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, as questions mount over the federal conviction of the Bitcoin privacy software developer.  When asked about Rodriguez’s upcoming prison sentence, Trump said, “I’ve heard about it. I’ll look at it.” “I don’t know anything about it,” President Trump said. “But we’ll take a look.”  Rodriguez publicly acknowledged Trump’s sentiment, tweeting “Your continued noise is working. Thank you to everyone pushing @realDonaldTrump to pardon Bill and me. Let’s get this over the line. #pardonsamourai” Rodriguez, along with co-founder William “Bill” Hill, was convicted of conspiracy to…

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   The launch of the DMI (Digital Markets Infrastructure) by the LSEG (London Stock Exchange) is not only a step toward innovation but also a notable development for market infrastructure, which has long faced multi-day post-trade processes. Now, DLT can significantly reduce post-trade timelines. In some pilots, faster or near-real-time processing has been demonstrated. Asset management, tokenized fund issuance, distribution and post-trade can be orchestrated on DLT within a regulated framework. However, if DMI represents the transition toward asset tokenization, the next logical step is the tokenization of money itself. A fully digital market cannot…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is struggling to regain traction as it continues to trade below the critical $3,200 level, weighed down by persistent selling pressure and growing macro uncertainty. Market sentiment has deteriorated notably in recent weeks, with many analysts increasingly calling for a broader bear market phase. From a structural perspective, ETH remains below several key technical levels that previously acted as support, reinforcing the perception that downside risks are still present and that bullish momentum remains fragile. Beyond price action, on-chain data is beginning to confirm this cautious…

In brief Trump said he’s aware of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez’s case and is open to exploring a pardon. Rodriguez is set to begin a five-year prison sentence Friday for creating a Bitcoin privacy tool the DOJ said was an illegal money transmitter. Privacy advocates say the case has already chilled the development of essential crypto privacy tools in the United States. President Donald Trump said Monday he was open to exploring a pardon for convicted Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, and noted he was already familiar with the case.“I’ve heard about it, I’ll look at it,” Trump said…

In brief The UK Supreme Court refused a $13 billion appeal on behalf of Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) investors. The appeal alleged that BSV holders were harmed by exchanges delisting the token, impacting its price immediately and its potential growth. BSV has fallen more than 96% from its all-time high in 2021. An appeal from Bitcoin ​​Satoshi Vision (BSV) investors in a case seeking more than $13 billion in damages from prominent crypto exchanges was rejected by the UK Supreme Court last week. The appeal stems from losses that mounted in the BSV token following its delisting by major crypto exchanges…

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market is heading into 2026 with more questions than clear answers. A new outlook from Fidelity urges caution for investors chasing short-term gains, while arguing that long-term holders may still have room to enter the market.  The message reflects a broader shift: crypto is no longer just a high-beta trade for speculators. It is being treated as a strategic asset by governments, corporations, and institutional investors. That shift accelerated this year. This year, more governments and companies added digital assets to their treasuries, creating a new source of demand that didn’t exist in prior cycles. …