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/

암호화폐, 규제, 채굴, 사토시 나카모토, 비트코인, 두 세계의 이야기: 글로벌 암호화폐 규제 환경에 대한 분석 황금 금융, 암호화폐의 제도화된 부활의 뿌리를 탐구하다.

골든 파이낸스는 가장 빠르고 최신의 MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT 및 메타버스 업계 뉴스를 제공하는 골든 웹 3.0 데일리를 선보입니다.

그는 아트 바젤에서 거의 천만 달러 상당의 NFT를 기부했습니다.

금융의 미래는 체인에 있으며, 토큰화된 예금과 스테이블코인 모두 이를 실현하는 데 필요한 인프라입니다.

미국이 여전히 "누가 무엇을 신경 쓸 것인가"를 고민하고 있고 유럽의 MiCA가 아직 걸음마 단계에 있는 동안 아부다비는 조용히 인프라 퍼즐을 완성했습니다.

아무도 공개적으로 이야기하지 않는 매우 무서운 일이 미국 경제에 일어나고 있습니다.

캐나다 암호화폐 사용자의 약 40%가 세금을 신고하지 않거나 법규를 준수하지 않을 위험이 높아 법 집행에 어려움을 겪고 있습니다. 국세청은 감사를 통해 수백만 달러를 회수했지만 익명 거래로 인해 어려움을 겪고 있으며, 2026년에 감독을 개선하기 위해 새로운 법률과 신고 규칙을 마련할 계획입니다.

DeFi에서 RWA, 그리고 오늘 SEC 조사 종결에 이르기까지 온도는 모든 시장 기회를 놓치지 않았으며, 이것이 오늘날까지 온도의 성장과 지속적인 인기의 비결일 수 있습니다.

공포와 탐욕 지수가 오랜 기간 동안 불편할 정도로 낮은 범위에 있으면 시장은 종종 공포와 불확실성에 사로잡히게 됩니다.

한 바이낸스 직원이 거래소 공식 소셜 미디어 계정에서 새로운 토큰을 홍보하기 위해 내부자 정보를 사용한 혐의로 정직 처분을 받았습니다. 해당 토큰은 급격한 관심과 가치를 얻었고, 바이낸스는 내부 고발자에게 보상을 제공하는 동시에 유사한 위법 행위를 방지하기 위해 더 강력한 통제를 약속했습니다.