Key Takeaways CNBC and Kalshi have announced an exclusive partnership to integrate real-time prediction market data into CNBC’s financial coverage. The collaboration will provide viewers with continuous prediction insights, marking the first major newsroom use of live prediction data for economic and political events. Share this article CNBC and Kalshi agreed to a multi year partnership that will integrate real time prediction market data across CNBC television, digital, and subscription platforms. The deal is the first of its kind in a global financial newsroom and will give audiences direct insight…
Day: December 4, 2025
Base launches Solana bridge to expand cross-chain liquidity powered by Chainlink
Key Takeaways Base launched a cross-chain bridge to Solana, secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase infrastructure. The bridge enables seamless transfer and integration of SOL and Solana SPL assets within Base applications. Share this article Base has launched its Solana bridge on mainnet, allowing users and developers to move assets between the two ecosystems. The bridge brings Solana activity into the Coinbase backed network and is positioned as a major step in expanding cross chain liquidity. The system is secured by Chainlink Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol and Coinbase operated validation,…
BTC Eyes a Rare December Rally To Beat Strong Bearish Odds
Bitcoin (BTC) entered the new month with a statistical headwind it has never overcome: every time November ended in the red, BTC struggled to turn bullish in December. Yet this year’s structure looks materially different, with momentum, liquidity rotation, and cycle deviations pushing against what has been a 100% bearish seasonal setup. Bitcoin returns in December after a red November. Source: CoinGlass Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s bearish December period could change with reduced leverage, and price reclaiming a key technical level, hinting at a more stable setup. Macroeconomic liquidity and M2…
IMF Lays out Guidelines for Addressing Stablecoin Risks, Beyond Regulations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a comprehensive report on the potential impact of the growing stablecoin market and the adequacy of global regulations in handling it. In the “Understanding Stablecoins” report released on Thursday, the IMF analyzed the various approaches regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union, had taken in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Although the report noted that emerging regulations could mitigate risks to macrofinancial stability, the landscape was “fragmented,” both in policymakers’ approaches and how stablecoins are issued. “The…
Can Ripple’s Price Hit $10 This Cycle?
XRP mirrors its 2017 breakout setup as MACD crossover nears and RSI resets. Analysts eye $2.75 breakout with liquidity building above $3. Ripple’s XRP is attracting attention after recent technical indicators and chart patterns suggest a potential repeat of its 2017 bull cycle. With the price nearing key resistance levels, market participants are preparing for possible upside movement. Repeating a Historical Pattern A chart from analyst ChartNerd compares XRP’s current setup with its 2016–2017 cycle. At that time, the asset formed a double top followed by a wick drop,…
Twenty One Capital to List on NYSE After Cantor Merger
Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-focused financial company led by Jack Mallers, expects its shares to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange next week following the completion of its merger with Cantor Equity Partners, a special purpose acquisition company. The announcement on Thursday followed shareholder approval of the deal at Cantor Equity Partners’ meeting, clearing the way for Twenty One Capital to list next Tuesday under the ticker symbol “XXI.” Final voting results from the meeting are expected to be disclosed in a forthcoming Form 8-K filing with the…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Is Bracing For a Bear Market: CryptoQuant
The world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company has slowed down its accumulation of the asset as bear market signals grow stronger. “Strategy’s Bitcoin buying has collapsed through 2025,” stated on-chain analysis platform CryptoQuant in a Wednesday report. Monthly purchases fell from 134,000 BTC at the 2024 peak to just 9,100 BTC in November 2025, only 135 BTC so far this month, it added, emphasizing the slowdown. “A 24-month buffer makes one thing clear: they’re bracing for the bear market.” The report added that Strategy has also announced a “major shift” in…
Spotify aims to rival YouTube and TikTok with new video service
Key Takeaways Spotify is entering the competitive video content space to rival YouTube and TikTok. The company is shifting from audio only to a full video platform as user video consumption continues to grow. Share this article Spotify will begin rolling out music videos this month as part of a broader push to compete with YouTube and TikTok. US subscribers will be able to switch between audio and video versions of selected songs, marking a major expansion beyond audio streaming. The move follows new licensing agreements with major labels and…
Binance leverage ratio hits 30-day low, increasing market stability
Key Takeaways Binance’s leverage ratios are at a 30-day low, enhancing overall crypto market stability. The exchange’s revised collateral and leverage rules have forced out high-risk positions, reducing the danger of liquidations during volatile periods. Share this article Binance’s leverage ratios have recently declined, indicating reduced speculative positioning and a modest improvement in market stability on the exchange. The shift follows Binance’s updates to collateral ratios and leverage tiers, which are designed to discourage extreme leverage and lower liquidation risk during volatile periods. Research and market data suggest that high…
Solmate Signs Deal to Acquire RockawayX in All-Stock Transaction
Solmate, formerly Brera Holdings PLC, has signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire RockawayX, a deal that would shift the Abu Dhabi–based Solana company from a passive digital-asset treasury to a unified platform offering infrastructure, liquidity and asset-management services. According to Thursday’s announcement, the all-stock deal would see Solmate acquire all of RockawayX’s operations, including its validator infrastructure and onchain liquidity business, as well as its venture and credit funds, creating a combined entity with more than $2 billion in assets under management. The companies said the merger would combine…