Finance

Zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) coprocessor Brevis launched its marketplace, allowing users to earn by computing ZK-proofs. According to a Monday Brevis announcement, the “ProverNet” decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) network allows applications to access ZK-proof proving capacity and computing providers to earn money by computing proofs. Currently, the network uses Circle’s USDC (USDC) stablecoin as the native … Read more

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its Bitcoin treasury again, buying nearly $1 billion in BTC even as digital asset treasury inflows cool and its own stock trades sharply lower on the year. Strategy chairman Michael Saylor announced on X that the company bought 10,624 Bitcoin (BTC) for roughly $962.7 million at an average price of … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 14.50% from its recent lows at $80,600, inching back toward $93,000 as traders are at odds between a “comeback” by the bulls or the start of a bear market. Key takeaways: Analysts say Bitcoin’s rebound is a bull trap, with risks extending to as low as $40,000. Google Trends suggests a rally … Read more

Argentina is considering allowing local financial institutions to engage more directly with cryptocurrencies in a move that would mark a significant shift from its restrictive stance, according to local media report. According to a Friday report by local news outlet La Nacion, Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), Argentina’s central bank, is considering allowing … Read more

Blockchain-based prediction markets are drawing in more speculators as traders hunt for returns that can beat simply holding spot cryptocurrencies, according to a new report. Prediction markets are emerging as a new speculative arena for traders, pitting casual retail participants against data-driven, professional traders, creating “extreme information asymmetry and meaningful arbitrage windows,” according to a … Read more

Cryptocurrency investment products maintained upward momentum last week, logging two consecutive weeks of gains following substantial outflows. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) attracted $716 million in inflows, adding to the previous week’s gains of $1 billion, European crypto asset manager CoinShares reported on Monday. “Daily data highlighted minor outflows on Thursday and Friday in what we … Read more

On Dec. 1 in Val‑d’Oise, France, the father of a Dubai‑based crypto entrepreneur was kidnapped off the street; another entry in Jameson Lopp’s directory of 225‑plus verified physical attacks on digital asset holders. The database Lopp, the chief security officer at Bitcoin wallet Casa, has maintained for six years, shows the pace of coercion rising fast, … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) started the second week of December above $90,000 as “Santa rally” talk began. BTC price action focuses on a key resistance area in the low $90,000 region, but traders still see another dip coming. Federal interest-rate decision week hangs over risk assets despite broad consensus that a cut will result. The Fed decision … Read more

Circle, the publicly listed issuer of one of the biggest US dollar stablecoins globally, has entered into a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. Bybit entered into the partnership with an affiliate of Circle to expand liquidity and usability of its USDC (USDC) stablecoin, according to a joint announcement on Monday. “The partnership aims to … Read more

Major US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is returning to India after a two-year absence from the market. Coinbase has resumed app registrations in India as it prepares to roll out local fiat on-ramps in 2026, Coinbase APAC director John O’Loghlen announced at India Blockchain Week (IBW), according to a Sunday report by TechCrunch. Coinbase’s return to … Read more