‍JPMorgan Faces Criticism Over Bitcoin Notes and Index Rules JPMorgan's proposed Bitcoin-backed notes, set to launch by December 2025, are facing backlash from the crypto community. Critics accuse the bank of creating a competitor to crypto treasury firms like MicroStrategy and potentially triggering margin calls. Adding to the controversy, MSCI has proposed a rule change, effective January, to exclude companies holding over 50% of assets in crypto from its indexes. This move, highlighted by JPMorgan, could cut off passive capital flows and pressure firms to sell digital assets, impacting Bitcoin market dynamics.
‍US Lawmakers Probe AI Cyber Espionage Threatening DeFi The U.S. Congress is investigating Chinese state-backed cyber espionage involving American AI firms, raising alarms for DeFi. Executives, including Anthropic's CEO, are set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on December 17 regarding the use of AI for sophisticated cyber operations. Experts warn that AI's speed could be weaponized for large-scale financial theft on decentralized networks, with AI agents potentially trained to drain wallets or exploit smart contract vulnerabilities. This highlights an evolving threat landscape for digital asset security.
‍Trader Predicts 75% Chance of Bitcoin Rally Amid Extreme Market Fear Seasoned trader Alessio Rastani suggests that despite current "extreme fear" in the market, historical data indicates a high probability of a short-term Bitcoin rally. Rastani argues that common bearish interpretations of technical patterns like the "death cross" are often misleading. His analysis of past charts shows similar setups have preceded strong price rallies approximately 75% of the time. He also notes that extreme fear, oversold technicals, correlation with the stock market, and the absence of a "blow-off top" signal potential upside continuation for BTC. Rastani emphasizes focusing on price action over rigid cycle timing models.
‍2025 Crypto Holiday Gift Guide: Secure Assets, Mine, or Explore Web3 The holiday season is approaching! Discover a curated selection of crypto gifts, from next-gen hardware wallets like Ledger Nano Gen5 and Trezor Safe 7, offering enhanced security and design, to Web3-funded entertainment and innovative mining rigs. Explore unique presents blending technology, culture, and financial foresight, perfect for securing investments or engaging with the blockchain ecosystem. Gifts range from Bitcoin gift cards and specialized fashion to collectibles authenticated on the blockchain.
‍ALT5 Sigma leadership reshaped amid scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto ALT5 Sigma, a crypto treasury firm linked to Donald Trump, announced leadership changes in November, including the replacement of CEO Jonathan Hugh and the departure of COO Ron Pitters. These moves coincide with increased examination of Trump-affiliated digital asset ventures, notably World Liberty Financial (WLFI). Tony Isaac, president and board member, is now acting CEO. The company aims to build a crypto treasury to acquire WLFI tokens and raised $1.5 billion for this purpose. Concerns have been raised by Democratic lawmakers regarding potential conflicts of interest and national security threats from profits of these ventures. Allegations of WLFI selling tokens to sanctioned entities in North Korea and Russia are also under scrutiny.
‍Solana's Recovery Faces Headwinds: ETF Outflows and Upbit Hack Erode SOL Price Momentum Solana (SOL) has encountered significant resistance around the $145 mark. Factors contributing to this slowdown include the first-ever net outflows from Solana ETFs, a decrease in on-chain activity, and a $36 million hack affecting the Upbit exchange. Institutional interest has waned, with Solana ETFs recording an $8.2 million net outflow. On-chain data shows a 6% drop in active addresses and a 16% decline in network fees. Total Value Locked (TVL) has fallen 20% in November, impacting major protocols like Jito and Jupiter. The Upbit hack has introduced further uncertainty, leading to suspended SOL deposits and withdrawals. Despite initial resilience, the long-term impact on investor confidence remains a concern. Technical analysis reveals a bearish "bear flag" pattern, suggesting a potential drop to $99 if the $140 support level is breached. Analysts highlight the $145 level as a critical rejection point.
‍Fluence Offers Generous Compute Grants for TON Ecosystem, Slashing Costs by 85% Fluence, a cloudless computing platform, is partnering with TON Builders to provide compute credits, significantly reducing infrastructure costs for developers on The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to lower cloud expenses by up to 85%, accelerating innovation within TON. The Fluence network offers advanced compute infrastructure, including AMD Zen5 CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs, optimized for AI and blockchain workloads. Grants are available for 6-12 months for eligible TON builders with an MVP and active infrastructure expenses, particularly those in data analytics, databases, streaming, and gaming.
‍Malicious Chrome Extension "Crypto Copilot" Skims Solana Swaps A newly discovered Chrome extension, "Crypto Copilot," covertly steals funds from Solana (SOL) users during swaps. It injects a hidden transaction into every swap, diverting 0.0013 SOL or 0.05% of the trade value to the attacker's wallet. Published on June 18, 2024, the extension exploits wallet confirmation screens that summarize transactions, masking the additional theft. Socket, the cybersecurity firm that identified the threat, has requested its removal from the Chrome Web Store. This incident highlights the persistent risk of malicious extensions targeting crypto users.
‍Fanpla AG Establishes Swiss Base to Power Global Blockchain Entertainment Fanpla AG, a Swiss subsidiary of Japan's Fanpla Inc., has opened offices in Zug, Switzerland, known as Crypto Valley. This strategic move on November 27th, 2025, aims to create a sustainable, borderless entertainment economy powered by blockchain technology. Fanpla AG will serve as the European headquarters for global expansion of the FPL ecosystem. The Zug location provides access to a trusted regulatory environment, ideal for a transparent, compliant token-based business model. Fanpla AG will leverage expertise from Japan in fan engagement and blockchain to foster collaborations within Europe, enabling artists and fans to co-create and share value internationally.
‍VaultCoin Launches Hybrid Custody for Enhanced Digital Asset Security VaultCoin has introduced its innovative Hybrid Custody system, designed to improve the security, recovery, and inheritance of digital assets. Launched on November 27th, 2025, this system merges self-custody and managed custody to address vulnerabilities in crypto asset management. The Hybrid Custody system uses a dual-party, dual-key architecture built on Layer 2 Smart Vaults. It ensures primary user control while establishing a secure recovery mechanism, aiming to make digital assets unstealable and recoverable.