‍Guavy Launches AI-Powered Sentiment App for Retail Traders Canadian firm Guavy has launched an iOS app providing AI-driven sentiment signals and market intelligence, previously exclusive to institutions. The app analyzes news, social media, and other data to generate sentiment scores and trading signals. "Individual traders can access the same intelligence institutions use
‍Hong Kong Explores Allowing Insurers to Invest in Crypto The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is considering regulatory changes that could permit insurance companies to allocate capital towards cryptocurrencies and infrastructure projects. This initiative is part of Hong Kong's broader strategy to become a global digital asset hub. Under the proposed framework, any crypto allocation would face a stringent 100% risk charge, requiring insurers to hold capital equivalent to the full market value of their digital asset positions. This is intended to mitigate volatility risks associated with assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move aligns with global trends in institutional adoption of digital assets.
‍US Crypto Funds Experience $952M Outflow Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Digital asset investment products saw a significant reversal last week, recording a net outflow of $952 million. This marks the first weekly retreat in over a month, indicating a cooling of investor appetite due to ongoing delays in U.S. cryptocurrency legislation. The outflows were primarily concentrated in the United States ($990 million), driven by delays in the U.S. Clarity Act. Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) led the retreat with $555 million and $460 million in outflows, respectively. In contrast, Canada and Germany saw modest inflows. Certain altcoins like Solana (SOL) and XRP demonstrated resilience, attracting inflows of $48.5 million and $62.9 million. Bitcoin is trading near $90,000, with prediction markets favoring a move towards $100,000. Total assets under management (AUM) stand at $46.7 billion, down from $48.7 billion at the end of last year.
‍Bitcoin Eyes $120,000 Amidst Bullish Metrics and Santa Rally Hopes Bitcoin (BTC) surged towards $90,000 early Monday, December 22, fueled by a recent 6.5% recovery. Analysts point to a bullish megaphone pattern and a "short squeeze" in the derivatives market, with potential price targets reaching $120,000. Crucial support lies at $84,000, with a high concentration of BTC acquired in this range acting as a strong floor. While historical year-end performance is mixed, current technicals suggest a potential upside, provided support levels are maintained.
‍Bybit Executive: Capital Efficiency and Regulatory Clarity Key to Institutional Crypto Adoption in UAE Yoyee Wang, Head of Business-to-Business at Bybit, highlighted capital-efficient custody and regulatory transparency as crucial for institutional digital asset integration at a conference in Abu Dhabi. She emphasized that while security is paramount, operational liquidity is now essential for sustainable growth. Wang noted that institutions view custody through the lens of risk management and effective capital deployment. Off-exchange settlement models are becoming standard to mitigate risks associated with holding large balances on trading platforms. The UAE was praised for its clear regulatory framework, fostering collaboration between blockchain providers and traditional finance. Bybit's presence in the region supports this growth, aiming to bridge TradFi and DeFi for its 80 million users.
‍Tezos Etherlink Sees 5,566% TVL Surge Post-Farfadet Upgrade Tezos EVM layer, Etherlink, has activated its Farfadet upgrade, concluding a significant 2025. The network's Total Value Locked (TVL) has surged by 5,566%, rising from $1.46 million to over $82.73 million. The Farfadet upgrade nearly doubles throughput, enabling over 1,000 native transfers per second with minimal transaction costs. Key improvements include fast withdrawals, reducing bridge times from 15 days to under a minute. This growth is supported by the $3 million Apple Farm incentive program, attracting DeFi protocols, liquid staking, and tokenized assets. Etherlink has also gained traction in Web3 gaming, with 438,500 unique users.
‍Indonesia Issues Crypto Platform Whitelist Amidst Global Influx Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has released a list of 29 licensed cryptocurrency platforms, establishing a clear regulatory framework for digital asset trading. This serves as a reference for the country's 17 million crypto traders. The move coincides with major international firms, including Robinhood and OSL Group, acquiring local entities and expanding into the Indonesian market. This regulatory clarification aligns with OJK Regulation No. 23/2025, enhancing oversight of digital financial assets and implementing investor protection protocols. Indonesia's position as a top-10 global crypto adopter, as per Chainalysis, highlights the growing significance of its digital asset sector.
‍Hyperliquid Addresses HYPE Token Shorting by Former Employee Hyperliquid has clarified community concerns regarding suspicious HYPE token trading activity. The co-founder, Iliensinc, confirmed that a wallet responsible for shorting the asset belonged to a former employee terminated in Q1 2024. The team has distanced itself from these actions and implemented strict internal trading policies to prevent conflicts of interest and trading on material non-public information. Despite the controversy, Hyperliquid maintains dominance in the perpetual DEX market, processing over $653 billion in Q2 2025 and capturing 73% market share. The HYPE token has shown significant volatility, trading around $25.40 as of December 22, 2024, but remains up significantly since its debut.
‍Rabby Wallet Facilitates Recovery of $85,740 Post-Multichain Collapse A Rabby Wallet user has successfully recovered $85,740 in USDC, previously inaccessible after the Multichain exploit. This highlights the wallet's capability to interact directly with smart contracts when project frontends fail. The recovery process involved bypassing the defunct Multichain website to execute necessary smart contract functions. This incident underscores the value of self-custody tools providing deep blockchain interaction visibility. Meanwhile, legal proceedings in Singapore continue, with KPMG appointed as joint liquidators to oversee the distribution of remaining assets to creditors.
‍CoinPoker Expands to iOS with New Mobile Platform and $5,000 Freeroll Decentralized gaming platform CoinPoker has launched a web-based mobile application, granting iOS users access to real-money poker tables via mobile browsers. This expansion also introduces a monthly $5,000 USDT freeroll tournament for new users who register with the promo code MOBILE. The platform utilizes USDT for stable in-game currency and offers diverse poker options, from micro-stakes to high-stakes cash games and major tournaments like the Winter Series. CoinPoker also features a provably fair RNG and supports fiat deposits. Endorsed by poker pros, the platform aims to be a unified gambling hub with its poker, sportsbook, and crypto casino offerings, including a 150% welcome bonus up to $2,000.