A fresh Bubblemaps analysis reveals that 30% of PEPE’s genesis supply was controlled by one entity that dumped $2M a day after launch, raising doubts about its fair-launch narrative and concerns over insider influence. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/pepe-fair-launch-insider-supply-allegations/

The Cboe BZX Exchange has approved the listing of 21Shares’ new spot XRP exchange-traded fund, trading under the ticker TOXR, marking the fifth U. S. spot XRP ETF to enter the market. Trading began on December 11, 2025, adding another major issuer to the expanding landscape of regulated, institution-ready XRP products source: https://www.ethnews.com/a-new-xrp-etf-just-hit-the-market-but-price-action-tells-a-different-story/

UK FCA plans new stablecoin regulations to boost economic growth by 2026. source: https://coincu.com/news/fca-uk-stablecoin-regulation-2026/

Disney says Google’s AI used its characters without permission, as it signed a new deal with OpenAI to allow character generation with Sora. source: https://decrypt.co/352005/disney-targets-google-over-ai-copyright-violations-1-billion-openai-deal

According to Cointelegraph, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, who is anticipated to leave the agency within a month, utilized one of her final public speaking opportunities to critique the regulator's handling of digital assets. During a Brookings Institution event on Thursday, Crenshaw expressed concerns over the SEC's standards, claiming they had "eroded" over the past year. She described the markets as resembling "casinos" and highlighted "chaos" due to the agency's dismissal of long-standing enforcement cases, reduction in civil penalties, and fewer overall actions. Crenshaw, whose term officially ended in June 2024, is expected to depart in January. She criticized both crypto users and the agency's response to the evolving markets. "People invest in crypto because they see some others getting rich overnight," Crenshaw remarked, noting the less visible stories of significant losses. She questioned the basis of cryptocurrency prices, suggesting that many purchasers are not trading based on economic fundamentals. Crenshaw speculated that crypto purchasers are driven by speculation, hysteria from promoters, and a desire to gamble, among other factors. In contrast, SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Commissioner Hester Peirce, and Commissioner Mark Uyeda have publicly supported the agency's approach to digital assets and the Trump administration's policy direction. Peirce and Atkins participated in a Blockchain Association Policy Summit this week, discussing crypto regulation and potential market structure changes under Senate consideration. During the event's question-and-answer session, Crenshaw elaborated on her views, describing crypto as a "tiny piece of the market" and suggesting the SEC focus on other regulatory concerns. She expressed apprehension about the agency potentially granting crypto companies exceptions from policies applicable to traditional finance. Crenshaw warned that loosening securities laws could lead to significant market contagion. The departure of Crenshaw would leave the SEC with three Republican commissioners, two nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. As of Thursday, Trump had not announced plans to nominate another Democrat to the SEC, and Crenshaw noted a 20% reduction in the agency's staff over the past year. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission also faces leadership challenges, with many commissioners expected to leave by 2025. Acting Chair Caroline Pham remains the sole CFTC commissioner and a Republican, while the U.S. Senate is anticipated to vote on Trump's nominee, Michael Selig, to chair the agency after Pham.

Market conditions appear steadier today, even though risk appetite has not recovered fully. The Fear and Greed Index sits at 29, down slightly from 30 yesterday but still clear of the extreme fear zone that dominated most of last week. The Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 20 from 18, showing only a small improvement. Bitcoin […] source: https://cryptonews.com/news/altcoin-season-shows-flickers-as-bitcoin-tests-support-near-90000/

A16Z shared its annual Big Ideas edition, putting stablecoin usage, AI agents, prediction markets, and automated analysis as some of the big trends for 2026. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/a16z-predicts-smarter-stablecoin-usage-2026/

Ethereum is building strong support walls as investors begin to show resilience amid surging buy activities. This has fueled hopes for its $5000 target. source: https://u.today/ethereum-forms-major-support-at-3150-as-accumulation-grows-strong

Solana ETFs keep absorbing inflows but spot markets flash fresh weakness. source: https://ambcrypto.com/solanas-14mln-whale-move-vs-retail-exit-which-side-controls-130/

The cryptocurrency TON experienced a decline of 3.3%, bringing its price down to $1.59, amid a broader weakening trend in the cryptocurrency market that has affected various digital assets and investor sentiment overall. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/11/ton-slips-3-3-to-usd1-59-as-broader-crypto-market-weakens

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Market predictions about when a “cryptography-related quantum computer (CRQC)” will be born are often too radical and exaggerated—leading to calls for an immediate and comprehensive migration to post-quantum cryptography.

Surf is an AI-powered investment research assistant for the cryptocurrency field. It recently completed a $15 million funding round led by Pantera, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and others.

The UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi, is rapidly emerging as a compliance hub and “new Switzerland” for the global cryptocurrency industry.

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Bitcoin's reaction to Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decisions often contradicts traders' expectations. Will today's interest rate decision from the Fed boost Bitcoin or trigger a sell-off?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially granted Gemini Exchange a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license, allowing it to launch a prediction market platform called Gemini Titan, which will initially offer binary event contracts.