Galaxy Digital's market valuation is significantly lower than the sum of its segments.

Sony Bank plans to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin in early 2026 for PlayStation games, anime, and other digital content payments. The bank is working with US partners and regulators to ensure compliance while integrating the coin into its entertainment ecosystem.

Sony Bank plans to roll out its 1:1 USD-pegged stablecoin for payments and settlement within its gaming and anime business. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/sony-bank-to-issue-usd-pegged-stablecoin-starting-early-2026-report/

According to PANews, Bitcoin has experienced a series of monthly declines, with a 3.69% drop in October, a 17.67% decrease in November, and a 4.76% fall on the first day of December. This marks the first time since 2018 that Bitcoin has shown negative returns for each month of the fourth quarter.

According to PANews, the government of Bhutan has transferred 175.44 ETH to another wallet, with an estimated value of $497,000. The wallet is suspected to be linked to QCP Capital.

يستمر سهم الخليجية العامة للتأمين في بورصة تداول السعودية بالهبوط بشكل طبيعي علي المدي المتوسط، حيث يتخلل عمليات الهبوط بعض التصحيح،. من المتوقع أن ينتهي الهبوط حول المستويات الحالية، لذلك فإن انتظار كسر مستوى المقاومة عند سعر 5. 18 ريال سعودي يعتبر الأفضل للشراء. كما أغلق سهم الخليجية العامة للتأمين التعاوني تداولاته يوم الاحد 30 نوفمبر … The post هل يكون سهم الخليجية العامة للتأمين مستوي القاع حول مستويات 4 source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a5%d9%82%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%a3%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%86-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%b9-%d8%ad%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%a7/149712

China strengthens virtual currency regulations with systemic governance and cross-sectoral coordination. source: https://coincu.com/news/china-virtual-currency-regulation-governance/

Bitcoin slipped lower as the new month opened, but according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, the move fits a familiar pattern rather than signaling a structural shift in the broader trend. source: https://www.ethnews.com/bitcoin-crypto-analyst-explains-the-current-price-drop/

يتداول سهم عزم في بورصة تداول السعودية ضمن نطاق هابط علي المدي المتوسط، حيث كسر مستوي الدعم عند سعر 25. 62 ريال سعودي والذي يعتبر أقوي مستوي دعم قد تحول إلي مستوي مقاومة،. لذلك فإن كسر مستوي المقاومة القوي ذلك سوف يؤدي إلي تغيير الاتجاه. كما أنهى سهم عزم تداولات يوم الاحد عند سعر إغلاق بلغ … The post سهم عزم في السوق السعودي يعود الي اختبار مستوي الدعم المكسور عند سعر 25 source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a5%d9%82%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85/%d9%8a%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d8%ae%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d8%b9%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%83%d8%b3%d9%88%d8%b1-%d8%b9%d9%86/149709

Repeated rejections at $91K–$93K and heavy on-chain supply overhead point to exhaustion, leaving BTC vulnerable unless it can break the declining trendline and clear $97K. source: https://www.blockhead.co/2025/12/01/declining-trendline-supply-zones-block-further-upside-for-bitcoin/

According to TechFlow, data from Coinglass reveals that Bitcoin and Ethereum have historically shown positive average returns in December, with Bitcoin at +4.03% and Ethereum at +5.64%. Over the past 13 years, Bitcoin has recorded positive December returns in five years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2023. Similarly, Ethereum has seen positive returns in four of the past 10 years: 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2023.

Key TakeawaysBitcoin price weakness deepens as BTC trades near $86,500Heavy leveraged liquidations exceed $200M across derivativesTechnical momentum remains negative as all major moving averages trend lowerLiquidation Cascade Deepens BTC’s Short-Term WeaknessBTC’s sharp drop was amplified by a liquidation cascade during Asian trading hours. Over $188M in long positions was flushed as open interest which was already elevated, unwound aggressively. In the past 24h, a total of $201M in long and short positions for BTC were liquidated.Source: CoinglassFunding rates turned negative, reflecting unbalanced long exposure and renewed downward momentum.Several analytics platforms reported that derivatives activity accelerated once Bitcoin broke below the $90K psychological threshold, triggering algorithmic flows. Exchange reserves rose, indicating heightened risk aversion among traders.Key short-term level: $85,600, the Nov. 17 swing low, remains a crucial area for stabilizing market confidence. Macro Headwinds Intensify: BoJ and U.S. Labor Market PressureExpectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike on Dec. 18–19 have grown sharply. This shift pressures global risk assets via a potential unwind of the yen carry trade, a mechanism that historically impacts crypto market liquidity.Japanese 2-year yields hit their highest levels since 2008, while market-implied odds of a BoJ hike now sit above 50%. A stronger yen forces deleveraging across global markets, including Bitcoin and altcoins.At the same time, a softening U.S. labor market has introduced uncertainty. Softer data can support future easing but also cools risk appetite in the near term. Technical Structure Shows Persistent DowntrendBitcoin's technical posture remains under pressure as the asset trades below all major moving averages, each signaling continued downward bias:Source: TradingViewAll trendlines point to persistent bearish momentum, with BTC decisively below the 38.2% Fibonacci level previously highlighted in market reports.The daily chart also shows a confirmed bear flag breakdown, projecting potential downside toward $67,700, where major historical liquidity sits. Institutional Dynamics: Concentration And Sensitivity RisingWith 17% of BTC supply now held by companies and governments, institutional behavior exerts increasing influence on crypto market structure.ETFs continue to hold over 7% of supply, reinforcing Bitcoin’s linkage to traditional macro flows.This concentration means greater high-impact volatility, especially during macro data surprises or yield spikes. BTC Outlook: What To Watch NextSeveral catalysts will shape Bitcoin forecast expectations in the days ahead:$85,600 remains the key near-term supportLiquidity pockets sit between present levels and $79,600, which may attract further price testingA confirmed macro shift, such as weak U.S. ISM or softer wage data, could ease pressure

Lee Dong-hwi, Cha Eun-woo’s younger brother, developed an AI tool to help celebrities manage negative comments online. He presented the system at the AI Summit Seoul, showing how it can also assist brands with feedback and reputation management.

The market is currently in a state of extreme panic, low trading volume, and oversold conditions, and it is also at a critical juncture.

HashKey's IPO journey is not sudden. As early as October 10th of this year, there were reports that HashKey was seeking an IPO in Hong Kong to raise no more than US$500 million.

Kazakhstan’s central bank is considering investing up to $300 million from its reserves into crypto but will only move ahead when market conditions look safer. The country also launched a separate government-backed crypto fund as part of its wider plan to grow its digital asset sector.

For financially driven chains like Mantle that embrace institutions, transformation is urgently needed.

CARF is hailed as the CRS of the crypto world. Its goal is to establish a unified global framework for exchanging tax information, address the issue of tax regulation of crypto assets, and provide tax authorities in various countries with more third-party data on the crypto activities of taxpayer residents.

For encrypted business platforms, anti-money laundering is no longer just an external regulatory pressure, but an intrinsic requirement for their long-term healthy development. It is a "passport" for building market trust and winning legitimate users.

Cryptocurrencies got off to a bad start in December, with market panic showing signs of spreading again. What will the future hold for cryptocurrencies? Will the positive factors in December stimulate the market as expected, or will cryptocurrencies continue their slump into next year?