Title: No, Stablecoins Don't Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So A recent article in The New York Times (published December 7, 2025) by reporter Aaron Krolik claims stablecoins enable criminals to launder money and evade sanctions, but the piece actually highlights vulnerabilities in crypto-to-cash conversion services and…
Could Argentina’s banks soon become gateways to cryptocurrency trading and custody, reshaping how citizens access digital assets amid economic challenges? The Central Bank of Argentina is actively considering a new regulatory framework that would enable private banks to provide cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody. This potential shift marks a significant evolution in the country’s…
DeFi Sector Faces Consolidation and Regulatory Scrutiny in Latest Market Update Bitcoin held steady above the $90,000 mark this week, while the broader cryptocurrency market, including key DeFi protocols, experienced consolidation amid lingering investor caution. The Fear & Greed Index rose marginally from 20 to 25, reflecting a slight easing of fear but persistent uncertainty…
Bitget Upgrades AI Trading Assistant GetAgent for Broader Access Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX) serving over 120 million users, has rolled out significant enhancements to GetAgent, its AI-powered trading assistant launched earlier in 2025. The update focuses on improving response intelligence and expanding accessibility, allowing users across all membership tiers to leverage advanced…
Imagine a world where large-scale cryptocurrency trades across different blockchains occur instantly and without intermediaries, reducing risks associated with custody or wrapped assets. This vision is becoming reality through innovations like those from Portal to Bitcoin, a protocol focused on Bitcoin-native interoperability. Bitcoin-native interoperability protocol Portal to Bitcoin has raised $25 million in funding alongside…
Implications for Bitcoin Lightning Network Adoption in Latin America The suspension of the Dolphin Card program by Aqua Wallet marks a setback for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network integration in everyday payments, particularly in Latin America, where the wallet has targeted underserved users seeking seamless crypto-to-fiat conversions. Launched as a feature to enable debit card spending backed…
Short-term Bitcoin holders, those who acquired BTC between one and three months ago, are grappling with unrealized losses of 20% to 25%, the highest pain level in the current market cycle, sustained for over two weeks. Bitcoin Market Dynamics and Trader Sentiment Short-Term Holder Challenges and Capitulation Signals Bitcoin’s price correction has intensified pressure on…
BOB's Rapid Ascent Signals Growing Interest in Bitcoin Layer-2 Solutions In the volatile world of cryptocurrency trading, a single exchange listing can ignite explosive price movements, as seen with the Build on Bitcoin (BOB) token’s dramatic rally. On December 3, 2025, BOB’s value climbed over 120% within hours of its debut on South Korea’s prominent…
Sharp Decline in Crypto Assets Mirrors U.S. Equity Rout On December 1, 2025, the cryptocurrency market faced a sudden and severe downturn, aligning closely with a broader sell-off in U.S. stock indices. Traders who had bet heavily on rising prices—holding long positions in derivatives—saw substantial losses as automated liquidations triggered a cascade of selling. This…
Daily Roundup of Crypto Market Movements In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, where corporate treasuries and decentralized platforms intersect, today’s developments underscore the delicate balance between traditional finance and blockchain innovation. As investors navigate volatility, key players are outlining contingency plans for digital assets while advancing tokenization efforts and managing token supply events. MicroStrategy's Cautious…
