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‼️ BlackRock files application for ETHB staking fund 🔷 The world’s largest asset manager has officially submitted an application to create an Ethereum staking-based exchange-traded fund called the iShares Ethereum Staking Trust (ETHB). According to BlackRock’s filing, the fund is designed to track the price of Ethereum and collect staking yield. The fund’s structure does not include leverage, derivatives, or lending, and it will function as a simple passive investment vehicle. ✅ BlackRock’s existing fund — the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) — will remain separate from ETHB.

⁉️ Bitcoin predicted to become the foundation of a new financial system 🟠 Eric Jackson of EMJ Capital has proposed a bold thesis suggesting that bitcoin could evolve into neutral global collateral for government borrowing. Jackson’s idea goes beyond the concept of bitcoin as a store of value and touches on what he calls a “global collateral layer” that would support borrowing by sovereign states and central banks. ✅ In Jackson’s “2041 Vision,” bitcoin is expected to replace the Eurodollar system and become a neutral asset on which other balance sheets are built. In this scenario, Bitcoin could reach a value of $50 million.

💸 Strategy bought nearly $1B more in Bitcoin MicroStrategy acquired 10,624 BTC worth $962.7M. The company now holds 660,624 BTC, having invested $49.35B at an average price of $74,696 per coin.

💸 Crypto funds saw $716M in inflows over the week Investment products based on digital assets recorded $716 million in net inflows.

👀 Coinbase analysts see signs of a market reversal According to the exchange, the probability of a December Fed rate cut has reached 92%, which traditionally supports risk assets. Liquidity is gradually returning, interest in AI trends remains high, and dollar shorts are increasing. Coinbase believes that December may mark the beginning of a new upward cycle.

😐 Bloomberg: the digital treasury boom has ended in failure The strategy of DAT companies that copied Michael Saylor’s model — raising capital and buying crypto — produced sharp growth in the first half of the year, but then collapsed. Many firms’ stocks plunged: the median decline is 43%, and some companies lost up to 99% of their value and are now worth less than their crypto assets. The main issue is that tokens generate no income, while debts and dividends still need to be serviced. For the first time, Strategy has admitted the possibility of selling BTC, which weakens the key narrative of “eternal holding” and creates a risk of cascading sell-offs. At the same time, large DATs are beginning to acquire smaller ones that have fallen below the value of their assets.

🔹 Vitalik Buterin proposed a mechanism for hedging gas-fee volatility in Ethereum Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced the idea of “fee prediction markets,” which would allow users to hedge against future spikes in gas fees. The initiative creates opportunities both for risk hedging and for speculation on changes in network fees.

⚡️ SEC Head Paul Atkins: global tokenization is closer than ever According to Paul Atkins, the world is moving toward full-scale tokenization faster than many expect — it may take not a decade, but just a few years. The regulator noted that the shift to tokenized assets is becoming an inevitable stage in the evolution of finance.

🇰🇷 South Korea will force crypto exchanges to compensate client losses 🚨 The November hack of Upbit, in which attackers stole Solana ecosystem tokens worth about $37 million in just 54 minutes, prompted Seoul regulators to take action. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has introduced a draft set of rules that would impose strict liability on crypto exchanges for user losses, regardless of fault, similar to the standards applied to banks. ✅ Current legislation limits fines for crypto exchanges to 5 billion won ($3.4 million) and does not require mandatory compensation, leaving victims dependent on voluntary payouts.

‼️ Corporate Bitcoin portfolios hide a large-scale debt crisis 🟠 According to a CoinTab study, 73% of companies holding bitcoin have debt, and 39% owe more than their bitcoin is currently worth. ➡️ Roughly one in ten companies used borrowing to directly accumulate bitcoin, which further increased corporate debt after BTC’s price decline. Many buyers who purchased shares in bitcoin treasury companies viewed this as a protected way to buy bitcoin. However, in many cases, the balance sheets behind these stocks are far from secure. ✅ Conclusion: if you want to invest in bitcoin-related stocks, study not only how much bitcoin a company holds, but also its overall financial position.

💥 Dogecoin сelebrates Its 12th anniversary 😃 On December 6, 2013, the Dogecoin cryptocurrency was launched. A project that once started as a meme has now reached 9th place by market capitalization among cryptocurrencies, with a value exceeding $22 billion. DOGE founders Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer congratulated fans on the anniversary.

“May your bags always be shiny, may your vibes stay diamond, and may this pack of lunatics never fall apart. Together to the Moon. Love you all forever,” Jackson Palmer wrote on X.

✅ DOGE’s 24-hour trading volume reached $745 million, while its price stood at $0.137, although the memecoin lost around 2% over the past 24 hours.

💥 BPCE launches cryptocurrency trading French banking giant BPCE will allow clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and USDC directly within its mobile applications. ✅ The rollout will begin with four regional banks and will expand to BPCE’s entire client base in 2026. Crypto accounts will be managed by Hexarq, with a monthly fee of 2.99 euros and a transaction commission of 1.5%.

‼️ China tightens cryptocurrency oversight China is stepping up its crackdown on crypto trading and money laundering through coordinated multi-agency efforts. 👉 Authorities aim to protect financial stability by strengthening regulations and expanding surveillance tools. The initiative will be led by the Peoples Bank of China.

‼️ From a stablecoin to a stable card 🚀 As part of its stablecoin strategy, Western Union is considering the launch of “stable cards” for economies with high inflation.

“Imagine a world where your family in the United States sends you $500, but by the time you spend it next month, it will be worth only $300,” said Western Union CFO Matthew Cagwin as an example.

✅ Earlier, Western Union announced that it plans to launch a Solana-based stablecoin in 2026 and has also filed a trademark application for “WUUSD” for crypto services, including a wallet, trading functions, and stablecoin payment processing.

🍿 Trend Score shows active BTC buying by all participant groups The indicator records synchronized demand — from both large holders and retail investors. This has occurred before: sometimes the market continued to fall afterward, but more often this pattern appeared before reversals or at the peak of a rising rally, when greed intensified.

💍 Moodring is a new “trader’s ring” that syncs with TradingView The gadget transmits market changes through vibrations and light signals, allowing traders to feel price movements without constantly watching the charts. In addition to cryptocurrencies, Moodring tracks sleep, workouts, work stress, and notifications, turning emotions and data into tactile impulses.

🪙 Two Casascius coins loaded with 1,000 BTC each have been activated — for the first time in 13 years Two collectible physical coins created by Mike Caldwell in 2011–2012 were moved for the first time after more than a decade of inactivity. Each contains a private key under holographic protection and is “loaded” with 1,000 BTC. Casascius coins are rare physical bitcoins that were issued in denominations of 1, 10, 25, 100, and 1,000 BTC.

📈 Bernstein expects Coinbase stock to rise by nearly 90% Analysts at the firm raised their target price for COIN to $510, noting that after pulling back from the July highs of $444, the stock is now trading around $271 and appears undervalued. According to Bernstein, Coinbase is gradually transforming from a traditional trading platform into an “all-encompassing exchange,” expanding revenue through tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and integration with Deribit.

🥴 The smartest man came to a strange conclusion Kim Ung-Yong, known for his record IQ of 276, stated that he discovered “encoded proof of God’s existence” in the Bitcoin hash. According to him, BTC supposedly represents a “divine language.”

‼️ Mugafi and Avalanche plan $1 billion 🚀 Indian AI-powered storytelling platform Mugafi plans, with the help of Avalanche, to bring more than 1,000 entertainment projects — from films and anime to music and sports — onto the blockchain. The company’s platform, trained on thousands of scripts and narrative structures, helps evaluate the success of projects before they are brought on-chain for funding. This year, Mugafi released its own film, Kuberaa, which grossed more than $15 million. ➡️ The Mugafi platform already unites more than 1,500 creators from India, North America, and other regions. ➡️ Mugafi and Avalanche plan to start with $10 million in RWA, with the ultimate goal of reaching $1 billion per year.