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1. Price Action: Bitcoin & Ethereum Under Pressure The market is still showing downward pressure this week, with Bitcoin slipping over 2 % in the past 24 hours , trading below key psychological levels around $90,000–$92,000 amid broader risk-off sentiment tied to weak tech earnings and macro cues. Ethereum — and many major altcoins — have pulled back more sharply, extending recent monthly declines. ( The Economic Times ) Bitcoin’s slide — down more than **10 % on the month — reflects continued profit-taking after the rally earlier in Q4 and a broader reassessment of risk assets . Ethereum has shown similar weakness, and many altcoins have lagged, squeezing total market capitalization near multi-week lows. ( The Economic Times ) 2. Sentiment: Mixed to Cautious Market sentiment continues to be mixed and cautious : Short-term indicators show traders remaining tentative, with the “fear” narrative still present after recent pullbacks. The crypto Fear & Greed Index — though not...

Indian authorities have arrested a suspect in Agra, Uttar Pradesh , in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that allegedly defrauded hundreds—possibly thousands—of victims. The case underscores a persistent challenge facing the global crypto industry: while adoption and regulation continue to advance, fraud and deception remain a serious threat, particularly in emerging markets. The arrest comes amid growing scrutiny of unregulated crypto investment schemes in India, where retail participation in digital assets has surged over the past several years despite regulatory uncertainty. The Alleged Scheme: Promises of Easy Returns According to local police reports, the accused is believed to have operated a fake cryptocurrency investment operation that promised unusually high and “guaranteed” returns. Victims were reportedly lured through social media platforms, messaging apps, and word-of-mouth referrals , a tactic commonly used in crypto-related scams. Investigator...

The U.S. crypto industry reached a long-awaited milestone this week as federal regulators granted initial approval for several major crypto firms to establish national trust banks . The decision marks one of the most consequential regulatory developments for digital assets since the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling that U.S. authorities are moving—cautiously but decisively—toward integrating crypto into the traditional financial system. At the center of this development is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) , the primary regulator of national banks in the United States. By allowing crypto-native firms to operate as federally chartered trust banks, the OCC has effectively opened the door for digital asset companies to offer custody, settlement, and fiduciary services nationwide under a single regulatory framework. This article explains what crypto trust banks are , which firms are involved , why regulators approved them now , and what this means for crypto mar...

For much of every crypto cycle, Bitcoin dominates attention, capital flows, and headlines. But periodically, the spotlight shifts. Capital rotates away from Bitcoin and into alternative cryptocurrencies — a phase commonly known as “altcoin season.” These periods are often marked by explosive gains, sharp volatility, and rapid narrative shifts, as smaller and mid-cap tokens outperform BTC by wide margins. As markets head into the next phase of the cycle, investors are again asking the same questions: Is an altcoin season coming? When might it start? What should investors expect — and which coins have the highest potential? Explore how altcoin seasons historically emerge, what signals to watch, realistic expectations, and which sectors and tokens could lead the next wave.

As the weekend approaches, Bitcoin and Ethereum find themselves in a tight trading range with mixed signals from both macro markets and crypto-specific positioning. After a modest rebound earlier this week, the biggest cryptocurrencies are now testing key support and resistance zones that could determine whether the market sees a consolidation period or a breakout move over the next 48–72 hours. Below we break down key drivers, technical outlooks, and realistic price scenarios for both BTC and ETH .

Pakistan moved fast this week, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global crypto giant Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion of sovereign assets — from government bonds and treasury bills to commodity reserves. The deal, together with initial regulatory clearances for Binance and HTX to begin local preparations for full exchange licences, marks one of the boldest national-level experiments in state asset tokenization to date. If it succeeds, Pakistan could reshape how emerging-market sovereigns access liquidity and international capital — but the plan also raises complex questions about regulation, custody, financial stability and geopolitics. ( Reuters ) Below is a practical look at what Pakistan and Binance have agreed, why the initiative matters, and the opportunities and risks the project brings for Pakistan, investors and the broader crypto ecosystem . What the MoU actually covers The finance ministry’s announcement says the MoU will allow Binance (and part...

Do Kwon , the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs , is scheduled to be sentenced in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday, December 11, 2025 , following his guilty plea to U.S. federal charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the catastrophic collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin and its sister token Luna — an event that wiped out an estimated $40 billion in investor value and shook the entire cryptocurrency market. ( Reuters ) The sentencing marks the culmination of a legal saga that has dragged on for years, encompassing international extradition, criminal charges across multiple jurisdictions, enormous investor losses, and growing calls for regulatory accountability in the nascent crypto sector. From Crypto Innovator to Federal Court Defendant Do Kwon rose to global prominence as the charismatic co-founder of Terraform Labs, a Singapore-based blockchain company. Terraform developed TerraUSD, an “algorithmic” stablecoin designed to maintain a $1 price peg throug...

The U.S. Senate is embroiled in a high-stakes fight over a crypto “market-structure” bill that could rewrite who regulates digital assets, how trading and custody work, and what kinds of crypto products will be allowed to flourish in the American financial system. Lawmakers, regulators, industry groups and consumer advocates are all jockeying to shape a measure that supporters say will bring clarity and scale to U.S. markets — and critics warn could lock in industry favors, weaken investor protections, or create unintended national-security risks. ( coindesk.com ) Below is a practical, plain-English look at what’s in the bill (and the competing drafts), why the debate is so fractious, who benefits or loses, and what it could mean for crypto markets and adoption. What the legislative push actually aims to do At its core, the market-structure bill seeks to define how digital-asset markets are organized and who regulates them. That includes: A clearer statutory definition separat...

In 2025, a wave of AI-driven crypto tokens captured investor imagination, building on the enormous global excitement around artificial intelligence. Projects that blended blockchain with AI narratives – whether for decentralized AI compute, agent-oriented marketplaces, or tokenized AI utilities – surged in both price and attention earlier in the year. But as November unfolded, many of these tokens experienced sharp corrections, tempering the enthusiasm and prompting a broader re-evaluation of the AI crypto thesis. Understanding what happened — and what may lie ahead in the next 1–3 months — requires looking at both macro market forces and sector-specific challenges facing AI crypto assets . Why AI Crypto Tokens Dropped in November 2025 1. Broader Market Risk-Off and Macro Correlation Crypto markets in November were hit hard by broader risk-off sentiment across financial markets. Major equities, especially AI-tied tech stocks , came under pressure as investors reassessed valuat...

 On December 10, 2025 , the Federal Reserve met for its final policy decision of the year — a meeting markets had circled tightly on their calendars. Policymakers entered the session widely expected to trim the federal funds rate by 25 basis points , but analysts stressed that the signal accompanying any cut (the dot plot, Powell’s press conference tone, and forward guidance) would matter as much as the cut itself. ( Reuters ) Why crypto traders care about a U.S. central-bank decision is simple: changes to interest-rate expectations alter liquidity, risk appetite, and the relative attractiveness of speculative assets. Crypto markets have already shown sensitivity in the run-up to the meeting — Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied in advance as traders priced in easing, a reminder that macro shifts can quickly translate into crypto price moves. ( coindesk.com ) Key facts from the meeting (what investors are watching) The size of the move. A 25-bp cut was the consensus outcome heading...