The crypto–banking landscape in the United States is shifting again after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released new guidance that formally authorizes national banks to intermediate crypto transactions. The update, published as Interpretive Letter 1188 on December 9, 2025, marks another major step toward integrating digital assets into the country’s regulated financial […] The post U. S source: https://www.ethnews.com/u-s-greenlights-banks-to-intermediate-crypto-trades-under-new-occ-guidance/

The United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according to a letter released on December 9, is giving banks the ability to carry out riskless principal transactions related to crypto assets. The document clarifies that TradFi banks that had been dipping their toes in via pilots can now go for full-scale crypto […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/us-occ-national-banks-crypto-agents/

Cathie Wood, the renowned founder and CEO of ARK Invest, has shared her insights on the potential conclusion of Bitcoin's traditional four-year price cycle. She argues that we may be witnessing a significant shift in the cryptocurrency market dynamics, which could lead to a more bullish outlook for Bitcoin's future. Wood explores the implications of this evolution, suggesting that the maturation of the market and the increasing institutional adoption of digital currencies could signify the end of the historical cycles we've come to expect. Additionally, she highlights the possibility that this shift may pave the way for sustained growth and greater investor confidence, ultimately resulting in a positive trajectory for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. source: https://blocknews.com/cathie-wood-why-she-says-the-bitcoin-4-year-cycle-could-be-over-and-why-that-might-be-bullish/

A new OCC letter has opened the door for U. S. banks to compete with crypto exchanges. source: https://ambcrypto.com/u-s-banks-can-now-broker-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-and-solana-trades-officially/

Wall Street’s most prominent cryptocurrency bulls are recalibrating their expectations for Bitcoin (BTC) as weakening institutional interest reshapes the market outlook. In this case, Standard Chartered and Bernstein have trimmed their near-term projections while keeping a broadly optimistic long-term stance. Standard Chartered, long known for its bullish outlook, has cut its forecasts amid a sharp decline in corporate treasury participation and slowing ETF inflows.  The banking giant now expects Bitcoin to reach $150,000 by the end of 2026, down from its earlier $300,000 estimate source: https://finbold.com/wall-street-giants-update-bitcoin-price-target/

XRP has significantly underperformed compared to the broader cryptocurrency market, as a sudden and dramatic surge in Bitcoin's price has led to the liquidation of approximately $387 million in leveraged positions. This unexpected price movement in Bitcoin has caused many traders who had taken on high-risk bets to be forced out of their positions, further contributing to the volatility seen across various cryptocurrencies, including XRP. As a result, while Bitcoin experiences a bullish rally, XRP struggles to keep pace, reflecting the shifting dynamics in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/10/xrp-underperforms-market-as-sudden-bitcoin-surge-ends-up-in-usd387m-liquidations

Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index Fund debuts on NYSE Arca as an ETF, covering major crypto assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. source: https://coincu.com/news/bitwise-index-fund-nyse-etf/

That message was amplified this week as the firm recruited a senior figure from PayPal to spearhead its legal direction. source: https://coindoo.com/paypal-executive-joins-securitize-as-firm-claims-america-is-ready-for-tokenized-stocks/

'Recent guidance issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that U.S. banks are now permitted to act as intermediaries for cryptocurrency transactions, a significant development in the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets. This means that traditional financial institutions have the opportunity to engage more directly with cryptocurrencies, potentially facilitating greater access for consumers and businesses, while also enhancing the safety and regulatory oversight of such transactions. Here is what this new guidance could signify for both the banking industry and the broader cryptocurrency market.' source: https://blocknews.com/us-banks-can-now-intermediate-crypto-transactions-under-new-occ-guidance-here-is-what-this-means/

A widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to defy expectations early next year. Crypto trader Michaël Van De Poppe tells his 816,000 followers on X that institutional players are about to change the game. source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/12/09/bitcoin-will-surprise-everyone-and-their-cat-in-2026-says-analyst-michael-van-de-poppe-here-are-his-targets/

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