Kevin Hassett defends Fed independence as Trump weighs him and Kevin Warsh for chair, prediction markets shift, and fresh rate cuts keep crypto in wait-and-see mode.​
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Kevin Hassett, now a leading Fed chair contender, says Trump's views would only matter if backed by data, stressing

Spanish and Danish police dismantle a cross-border gang that kidnapped and killed a crypto holder, underscoring the rise of violent 'wrench attacks.'
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Spanish and Danish authorities arrested suspects after a Málaga couple was abducted for access to their crypto wallets, leaving the

The UK's Treasury department hopes to finalize its cryptocurrency regulations by late 2027 by bringing the sector under a regulatory framework that mirrors oversight in traditional markets.
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The UK Treasury plans to finalize crypto regulations by late 2027, bringing the sector under

Phantom Wallet has started rolling out its debit card in the U.S., letting users spend on-chain stablecoins through Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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Phantom has begun early access to its debit card for U.S. users.
The card allows spending from on-chain stablecoin balances.
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On December 4, 2025, a Prysm bug reduced Ethereum validator participation to 75%, causing the network to miss 41 epochs and lose 382 ETH in rewards. Quick fixes and client diversity prevented finality loss, allowing normal operations to resume within 24 hours.

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $19.41 million in net outflows on December 12 as ETH price stalled near the $3,000 level.
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Ethereum ETFs posted $19.41M in net outflows on December 12 amid mixed fund activity.
BlackRock ETHA saw inflows, but Grayscale and Fidelity outflows dragged totals low

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has plunged by 15.72% to $64.95 million, down from last week's $77.10 million.
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Bitcoin recovered to $90K and ETH held $3K, but NFTs continued to underperform.
NFT sales plunged 16% to $64.95M as buyer and seller participation collapsed.
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Pi Network's first Open Network hackathon crowned Blind_Lounge and other utility-focused Mainnet apps, highlighting growth but with clear risk disclaimers for users.
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Pi Network's Core Team picked Blind_Lounge as the top Mainnet app, with Starmax and RUN FOR PI taking second and third in

CryptoQuant's data indicates Bitcoin buyers are regaining control, with aggressive market buys surpassing sells. This shift, occurring in loss zones for short-term holders, could signal an end to the correction, but sustained accumulation is needed to confirm a trend reversal.

Bitcoin's growing correlation with AI stocks and credit leaves it exposed to an AI bubble unwind, but future easing could reignite BTC as liquidity returns.
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Bitcoin's correlation with Nvidia, Oracle and the Nasdaq has risen, making BTC vulnerable to any sharp AI-led risk-off move and c

The analysis reveals that quantum technology is transitioning from lab experiments to early systems, but scaling to millions of qubits faces engineering challenges. Researchers foresee a decades-long development similar to the early transistor era, with varied readiness across applications.

Bitcoin extends weakness after the Fed's third rate cut as on-chain data show realized losses at -18%, still far from the -37% capitulation zone seen at past bottoms.​
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The Fed delivered a third straight 25 bps cut to 3.5%--3.75%, with one Trump-appointed official pushing for a

FSOC removes digital assets from its systemic risk list as U.S. regulators pivot to targeted oversight while tokenization on Solana and wrapped XRP gain traction.
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FSOC's 2025 report drops prior systemic risk warnings on crypto, citing clearer rules and a sharper focus on long-term

Zcash surges 13% to $460 as a dynamic fee proposal, whale accumulation, and Cypherpunk's growing ZEC treasury tighten supply below a key resistance zone.
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Zcash price rallied 13% to $460, with market cap and 24h volume spiking as price decoupled from a largely flat crypto market.

World App has enhanced its features by adding encrypted chat for verified users, virtual accounts for salary deposits, and crypto payment options. It supports over 100 assets and aims to improve identity verification amid rising AI manipulation.