‍WhiteBIT, TradingView & Tether Launch Cashback Promotion WhiteBIT, TradingView, and Tether are offering up to 30% cashback on trading fees for a limited time. The campaign runs from December 8, 2025, to January 8, 2026. The promotion features a two-tiered reward system: • The first 600 participants achieving 5,000-20,000 USDT trading volume receive 20% cashback. • The first 600 participants achieving 20,000-50,000 USDT trading volume receive 30% cashback. Cashback will be distributed in USDTB for futures trading. Minimum required volume is 5,000 USDT on eligible pairs traded via TradingView. Fair trading rules apply; multi-accounting and bots are prohibited.
‍CES 2026: HDMI 2.2 to Boost Crypto Gaming & NFTs HDMI LA will showcase advanced HDMI gaming technologies at CES 2026, highlighting the importance of high-performance connectivity for next-gen gaming, blockchain, NFTs, and metaverse platforms. The exhibit will feature Ultra High Speed HDMI cables, demonstrating 4K@120Hz gaming essential for blockchain-based games and metaverse experiences. Key features like VRR, ALLM, and QFT will be displayed, promising reduced lag and enhanced responsiveness. These advancements are crucial for play-to-earn games and NFT integration, enabling mass adoption of metaverses and high-quality digital asset displays.
‍Tajikistan Introduces Prison Sentences for Illegal Crypto Mining Tajikistan has enacted legislation imposing criminal liability for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, establishing fines from $1,650 to $8,250 and prison sentences of up to eight years for illegal electricity usage. This measure addresses the nation's severe energy crisis, with illegal mining operations causing an estimated $3.52 million in damages and exacerbating power outages. The move aligns with a global trend of mining crackdowns in countries concerned about energy supply and infrastructure strain.
‍JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum JPMorgan has debuted its first tokenized money market fund, the My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY), on the public Ethereum blockchain via its Kinexys Digital Assets platform. This move signifies growing institutional adoption of public blockchains for regulated financial instruments. Qualified investors can subscribe via Morgan Money, JPMorgan's institutional trading platform. The MONY fund invests in U.S. Treasury securities and allows subscriptions/redemptions using cash or stablecoins, aiming to enhance transparency and utility within the digital asset ecosystem.
‍Digital Asset Investment Products See $864M Inflows Amid Cautious Optimism Digital asset investment products have recorded net inflows of $864 million over the past week, marking the third consecutive week of gains. This trend indicates a growing, yet cautious, optimism among investors, according to a CoinShares report. The United States led with $796 million in inflows, followed by Germany ($68.6M) and Canada ($26.8M). Bitcoin products attracted the largest share ($522M), while short Bitcoin products saw outflows of $1.8 million, suggesting a decrease in bearish bets.
‍VALR and Checkout.com Partner to Streamline Global Crypto Purchases VALR, Africa's largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Checkout.com to simplify international crypto purchases. This integration allows users outside South Africa to fund accounts and buy digital assets using credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay in over 150 fiat currencies. Funds are credited to VALR wallets in seconds as stablecoins like USDC or other chosen crypto assets, supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This move aims to democratize crypto access and bridge traditional finance with the cryptocurrency world. VALR serves over 1.5 million retail users and 1,800 corporate clients globally.
‍Bitcoin Tests $90K Amidst Macro Data and Technical Signals Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating below the $90,000 support level, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. macroeconomic data and technical indicators. Key price levels to watch are $80,000 and $99,000, with significant liquidity noted between $95,000-$98,000. A bearish flag pattern suggests a potential drop to $76,000, though some analysts believe a reversal is possible. Critical U.S. data releases this week, including CPI and the Jobs Report, could inject volatility. On-chain data indicates speculative traders are capitulating, potentially signaling a market bottom.
‍Analyst Luke Gromen Projects Bitcoin Dip to $40K Amid Macro Shifts Global macro analyst Luke Gromen has adopted a near-term bearish stance on Bitcoin, projecting a potential slide to the $40,000 range in 2026. This marks a shift from his previous championing of Bitcoin as a key asset in the "debasement trade" thesis. Gromen cites Bitcoin's failure to set new highs against gold and a break below key moving averages as technical indicators of weakness. He also highlights growing discussions around quantum computing as a potential risk to Bitcoin's cryptography. However, some in the crypto community, like on-chain analyst Checkmate, criticize Gromen's reasoning as narrative-driven rather than based on fundamental data. Market data shows stabilization in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows, indicating persistent investor demand.
‍Vantage APAC Gala in Vietnam Signals Major 2026 Expansion Plans Vantage, a multi-asset broker, hosted its APAC Gala Dinner 2025 in Vietnam, highlighting significant regional growth and outlining ambitious plans for 2026. The event celebrated achievements and reaffirmed the company's commitment to expanding its presence and offerings in the Asia-Pacific market. Awards were presented to outstanding partners, recognizing excellence in collaboration. Vantage also showcased its corporate social responsibility initiatives, underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and community impact. The gala concluded with a preview of 2026 plans, emphasizing innovation and unified expansion for the broker and its network.
‍Bitget Expands Futures Trading with RAVEUSDT Perpetual Contracts The global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has listed RAVEUSDT perpetual futures, effective December 15, 2025. This addition allows traders to utilize a maximum leverage of 20x, with settlements in USDT. The new contract is integrated with Bitget's trading bots and is accessible via website and mobile app.