Day: December 9, 2025

OCC Clarifies US Banks Can Intermediate Riskless Crypto Trades

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The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has affirmed that national banks can intermediate cryptocurrency trades as riskless principals without holding the assets on their balance sheets, a move that brings traditional banks a step closer to offering regulated crypto brokerage services. In an interpretive letter released on Tuesday, the regulator said banks may act as principals in a crypto trade with one customer while simultaneously entering an offsetting trade with another, a structure that mirrors riskless principal activity in traditional markets.  “Several applicants have discussed how conducting…

Bitget CEO Sounds Alarm on Rising Zoom and Teams Phishing Threat to Crypto

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Hackers pose as meeting hosts, claim audio issues, and trick victims into downloading malicious software during calls. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has warned of a fast-spreading wave of fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meeting invitations that are being used to steal crypto from industry professionals. The notices, sent through Telegram and bogus Calendly pages, attempt to trick victims into installing malware disguised as a “network update.” Kidnapping of Chinese Travel Blogger Intensifies Security Fears Chen described how the hackers operate in a December 9 post on X. According to…

Trump meme coin project launches mobile game with $1M in $TRUMP rewards

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Key Takeaways The Trump meme coin project has launched a mobile and web game offering $1 million in $TRUMP rewards. The game is powered by Open Loot, enabling real-world trading of in-game NFTs and collectibles without requiring a crypto wallet. Share this article The TRUMP meme coin project announced today the launch of a mobile and web-based game called Trump Billionaires Club, offering players a chance to win $1 million in $TRUMP tokens. The game is built in partnership with Open Loot, a marketplace for digital game collectibles that supports…

Bitcoin skeptic Michael Burry says he’s exploring tokenization

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Key Takeaways Michael Burry, a known Bitcoin skeptic, is now exploring tokenization. Tokenization is expanding globally, with stablecoins strengthening the dollar’s role. Share this article Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, known for his skepticism toward Bitcoin and crypto, shared a tokenization article on X today, saying he was “learning” about it. I am learning. #justkeepswimming Beyond crypto: how tokenization is quietly rewiring markets | The Paypers https://t.co/y7zaveTruz — Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) December 9, 2025 The article, published by The Paypers, discusses how tokenization is becoming a major force in global…

Eco expands to Solana to unify $15B stablecoin ecosystem

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Key Takeaways Eco has integrated with Solana to provide real-time liquidity and unified stablecoin movement across its $15B ecosystem. The integration enables seamless cross-chain stablecoin transfers and positions Solana for broader DeFi and payments adoption. Share this article Eco, a liquidity layer for real-time stablecoin movement, announced today it has integrated with Solana to provide seamless interoperability across the blockchain’s $15 billion stablecoin ecosystem. As the stablecoin sector races toward a projected $3 trillion market size by 2030, Eco aims to resolve current fragmentation by offering a unified system for…

BTCC Exchange Integrates with TradingView, Bringing Professional Trading Tools to its 10 Million Global Users

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VILNIUS, Lithuania, 9th December 2025, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – VILNIUS, Lithuania, December 9th, 2025] BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the integration of its perpetual futures pairs on TradingView, a charting platform with over 100 million users globally. The integration enables traders to access BTCC’s 400+ futures pairs directly through TradingView’s charting and trading platform. The partnership addresses our users’ growing demand for seamless trading experiences that combine execution capabilities with advanced market analysis. TradingView, which is recognized for its comprehensive and powerful market analysis features, provides…

Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin entering a new phase with less severe drawdowns

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Key Takeaways Cathie Wood predicts institutional adoption will reduce Bitcoin’s price volatility and limit severe drawdowns. Wood expects Bitcoin to outperform gold in the coming year as market dynamics shift. Share this article ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin is transitioning into a phase where institutional adoption may prevent severe price declines. Speaking in an interview with ‘Mornings with Maria’ this morning, Wood said that Bitcoin’s role as a risk-on asset could disrupt its historical four-year cycle of boom and bust. “We think the four-year cycle is going to…

UK Crypto Lobbying Group Joins Digital Chamber as an Affiliate

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CryptoUK, a UK-based cryptocurrency trade association, has announced that it will join The Digital Chamber, a US crypto policy advocacy group, potentially marking a significant cross-collaboration on digital asset regulation between the two countries. In a Tuesday notice, CryptoUK said its team would fall under The Digital Chamber’s umbrella as part of a “unified, cross-border advocacy platform.” Both groups have worked in their respective countries to promote policies favoring the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, starting with The Digital Chamber in 2014 and CryptoUK in 2018. “CryptoUK has always aspired to…

PNC Adds Direct Bitcoin Trading for Wealthy Clients Via Coinbase

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PNC Bank has begun offering direct spot Bitcoin trading to eligible private bank clients, becoming the first major US bank to enable buy, hold and sell functions inside its own digital platform. According to a Tuesday release, the launch marks the first phase of PNC’s partnership with Coinbase. Announced in July, the collaboration is supported by Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service trading and custody stack. PNC Private Bank serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices and business owners. The bank plans to expand access to additional client groups and add more capabilities…

Bitcoin Price Soars to $94K on Escalating Odds of Another Rate Cut

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Bitcoin taps $94K as odds of a rate cut tomorrow reach 96% Bitcoin’s price shot up to an intraday high of around $94,600 minutes ago. This marks a 3.5% increase over the past 24 hours, sparking hopes of a prolonged recovery and a push toward the coveted $100,000 level. The increase comes a day before the next meeting of the US Federal Reserve, where they will announce their decision on the current interest rates. At the time of this writing, Polymarket places 96% chances of success for bets predicting…