According to ChainCatcher, a survey conducted by Bank of America among global fund managers reveals that cash levels have dropped to a record low of 3.3%, down from the previous 3.7%. Meanwhile, allocations in stocks and commodities have increased to their highest levels since February 2022.

Key Insights: The latest crypto news shows an unusual shift in tone from US regulators. Instead of questioning whether blockchains work, officials are now openly saying that public blockchains are more transparent than traditional finance. Every transaction can be seen. Every movement of money can be checked source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/12/16/crypto-news-sec-commissioner-backs-blockchain-transparency-but-flags-risk/

الرؤى الرئيسية: تُظهر أحدث أخبار العملات الرقمية تحولاً غير معتاد في لهجة المنظمين الأمريكيين. فبدلاً من التشكيك في ما إذا كانت سلاسل الكتل تعمل أم لا، يقول المسؤولون الآن صراحةً أن سلاسل الكتل العامة أكثر شفافية من التمويل التقليدي. يمكن رؤية كل معاملة. ويمكن التحقق من كل حركة للأموال source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/ar/2025/12/16/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%82%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b6-%d9%87%d9%8a%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%88%d8%b1-2/

Grayscale predicts 2026 will mark the true institutional era of crypto, with Bitcoin reaching new highs, tokenization accelerating, and the four-year cycle fading. source: https://btcusa.com/grayscale-outlook-for-2026-institutional-era-tokenization-boom-and-the-end-of-the-four-year-crypto-cycle/

The Trump administration officially launched the two-year "U.S. Tech Force" program this week, aiming to recruit approximately 1,000 engineers and technology experts to be stationed in multiple federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Department of Defense, to participate in the construction of AI infrastructure and other key technology projects. Coinbase and Robinhood are among the nearly 30 private partners in the program, which also includes major technology companies such as OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services. Sources indicate that this move is seen as a step towards transforming the crypto industry from a "regulated entity" to a government-recognized provider of technological capabilities. According to official information, participants will receive an annual salary of approximately $150,000 to $200,000, enjoy federal benefits, and can choose to remain in government agencies or transfer to a partner private company after their two-year term. (Decrypt)

Partnership could pave the way for digital commodities markets and modernized trading infrastructure. source: https://dailycoin.com/dubai-and-crypto-com-explore-tokenised-commodities-trading/?utm_source=cryptopanic&utm_medium=rss

Singapore-based trade finance platform Olea Global announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round, led by BBVA, with participation from XDC Network, theDOCK, and Standard Chartered's SC Ventures. Olea stated that the funding will be used to accelerate the development of its AI-driven data analytics capabilities, advance its Web3 technology footprint, and expand its embedded financial solutions in high-growth markets. The company also plans to leverage its global partner network to expand its business coverage in trade corridors across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia. Public information shows that Olea holds a Capital Markets Services license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Since its establishment in 2022, it has partnered with over 30 institutional investors to provide approximately $3 billion in trade finance support to more than 1,000 suppliers and buyers across over 70 trade channels.

Bitcoin “sharks,” defined as entities holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC, have significantly increased their exposure over the past week, adding more than 54,000 Bitcoin as on-chain data points to renewed accumulation among mid-sized holders. Bitcoin sharks collectively added approximately 54,000 BTC over the past seven days, lifting their total holdings to around 3.575 million BTC, per Glassnode data. The move marks one of the strongest weekly accumulation phases for this cohort in recent months and suggests growing conviction despite recent market volatility source: https://finbold.com/bitcoin-sharks-add-over-54000-btc-in-a-week-as-accumulation-spikes/

The total cryptocurrency market cap stands just north of $3 trillion. source: https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-btc-collapses-to-85k-aster-aster-crashes-by-12-market-watch/

The growth rate of USDT’s market cap has plunged by two-thirds since November, signaling a major contraction in crypto market liquidity. source: https://decrypt.co/352522/crypto-market-liquidity-shrinks-ahead-of-holidays

MetaMask, the world-renowned crypto wallet initially built for Ethereum, has officially added Bitcoin support, nearly ten months after first hinting at the integration.

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HashKey Holdings raised HK$1.6 billion in its IPO, pricing shares near the top of the marketed range despite crypto market volatility. The offering attracted strong demand from institutional and retail investors, highlighting confidence in the company’s regulated crypto platform.

The sentencing of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has become a defining moment in the escalating battle between crypto privacy advocates and U.S. regulators—and now, President Donald Trump’s suggestion of a potential pardon could mark a rare turning point for the industry.

PayPal applied for a U.S. bank charter to offer direct loans to small businesses and interest-bearing savings accounts. The company also filed with the FDIC to ensure deposits would be federally insured.

Conservative estimates suggest that approximately 2 billion crypto assets are withdrawn from circulation each year due to a lack of heirs.

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