Day: December 16, 2025

Why BitMine Is Accumulating Ether as ETFs See Outflows

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Key takeaways BitMine says it holds 3,864,951 ETH after adding 138,452 ETH in a week, describing its treasury as representing more than 3.2% of the ETH supply. The accumulation is happening alongside risk-off signals, including notable spot Ether ETF outflow days and a reported spike in net outflows to Binance. BitMine frames the strategy as both catalyst-driven (the Fusaka upgrade) and operational, pointing to staking via its planned MAVAN initiative in early 2026. Interpretations differ, with some viewing the move as conviction-style positioning and others as a concentrated corporate treasury…

BitMine Continues to Buy The Dip, Scooping 100M ETH in a Week

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The world’s largest Ethereum treasury company shows no signs of fear or doubt as it continues to aggressively accumulate the asset.  Retail traders may be panic-selling Ether today, but Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies remains bullish.  The company reported on Monday that it had accumulated 102,259 ETH worth more than $300 million over the past week. “Tom Lee still has $1 billion in cash. Will he keep buying the dip?” asked Arkham Intelligence Lee Remains Bullish on Ether “Crypto prices have stabilized in the past week, further evidence that crypto…

American Bitcoin enters top 20 BTC treasuries after disclosing 5,098 Bitcoin reserve

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Key Takeaways American Bitcoin now ranks among the top 20 public Bitcoin treasury companies, with 5,098 BTC as of December 14, 2025. The firm launched new investor metrics including Satoshis Per Share and Bitcoin Yield to enhance transparency on BTC exposure and growth. Share this article American Bitcoin has entered the top 20 list of publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies, reporting 5,098 BTC held in reserve as of December 14, 2025. The BTC, worth around $447 million at current prices, was acquired through a combination of mining operations and strategic…

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

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Why holidays attract crypto scammers The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, family and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals. Scammers take advantage of increased online shopping, festive promotions and emotional spending to trick people into handing over their money. For cryptocurrency users, these scams can be especially damaging because crypto transfers are typically irreversible. Scammers know crypto transactions are irreversible, and many people are still learning how to handle their assets safely. So, how do scammers target crypto…

Valour to Launch Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 Exchange

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Valour, a subsidiary of publicly listed digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has received approval to launch a Solana exchange-traded product (ETP) in Brazil, offering local investors regulated exposure to one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as institutional interest in the region continues to grow. The product, Valour Solana (VSOL), is scheduled to begin trading on Wednesday following approval from Brazil’s main stock exchange, Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3 S.A.), DeFi Technologies announced Tuesday. The Solana (SOL) product will join Valour’s expanding lineup of Brazil-listed ETPs, which already provide exposure…

Strive stock jumps after CEO discloses over 515,000 share purchase

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Key Takeaways Strive CEO Matt Cole purchased over 515,000 shares of ASST during a price dip. The insider buy led to a notable increase in Strive’s stock price. Share this article Shares of Strive Asset Management (ASST), the Bitcoin treasury company co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, jumped about 13% intraday on Tuesday after CEO Matt Cole disclosed a large insider purchase. According to a new SEC filing, Cole acquired more than 515,000 ASST shares on December 15, including both direct purchases and shares held through affiliated entities, signaling increased executive confidence…

UK Crypto Ownership Dropped to 8% in 2025: YouGov Poll

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A new poll conducted on behalf of the UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), suggests that cryptocurrency ownership in the country decreased over the previous 12 months, but the overall amount of digital assets held is growing. According to the results of a YouGov poll released by the FCA on Tuesday, the percentage of the UK adult population holding cryptocurrency dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. The data was based on 2,353 interviews conducted Aug. 5 to Sept. 2. While crypto ownership in the country…

Pi Network (PI) News Today: December 16th

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PI has once again slipped below $0.20. Pi Network has rolled out important updates, and its ecosystem continues to evolve, but the native token of the project remains in red territory. In the following lines, we will touch upon everything most interesting surrounding these topics. The Recent Development Pi Network’s Core Team took center stage at the end of August when it launched the Pi Hackathon 2025: an event with a 160,000-coin prize pool for the top eight participants. The initiative’s ultimate goal was to encourage Pioneers to create real-world applications…

SEC concludes 4-year investigation into Aave Protocol

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Key Takeaways The SEC concluded its investigation into Aave without recommending enforcement action. Aave’s founder says the decision marks a turning point after years of regulatory pressure on DeFi. Share this article The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its four-year investigation into the Aave Protocol without recommending enforcement action, according to founder Stan Kulechov. “We’re glad to put this behind us,” Kulechov wrote on X, saying the process demanded major resources from the team and personally from him to defend Aave, its ecosystem, and DeFi at large. He…

FDIC proposes new rule for bank-issued payment stablecoins under GENIUS Act

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Key Takeaways The FDIC proposed a new rule for banks seeking to issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries. The proposal outlines application, evaluation, and appeal processes under the GENIUS Act. Share this article The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a new rule to implement the GENIUS Act framework for bank-issued payment stablecoins. Under the proposal, only authorized stablecoin issuers could operate in the US. The framework establishes a tailored application process, sets evaluation criteria and timelines, and includes an appeals mechanism, designating the FDIC as the primary federal regulator…