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Digital asset investment products saw net inflows of $864 million last week, marking the third consecutive week of positive flows, CoinShares reported in its weekly fund flow report. Bitcoin investment products attracted $522 million, while Ethereum products saw inflows of $338 million. CoinShares explained that although the inflow volume has been modest for three weeks, it appears to reflect an investment base that is becoming cautiously more optimistic. The firm noted that despite a recent interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, investor sentiment was mixed and fund flows were erratic in the trading days immediately following the move.

Binance Alpha has announced the addition of MAGMA. The platform, an on-chain trading service within the Binance Wallet, focuses on listing early-stage coins.

Cointelegraph has identified five key points to watch in the Bitcoin market this week. These include whether BTC can maintain support at $90,000 and the potential for mass liquidations of short positions if the price reaches $95,000. From a technical perspective, a bear flag pattern on the daily chart suggests a possible decline to $76,000. Traders are also monitoring the upcoming release of U.S. macroeconomic data, including unemployment and CPI figures, and observing risk-hedging movements in the options market.

JPMorgan has launched an Ethereum-based tokenized money market fund (MMF) called MONY (My Onchain Net Yield Fund), the Wall Street Journal exclusively reported. The fund is supported by JPMorgan's tokenization platform, Kinexys, and is scheduled to open to external investors on Dec. 16 following an initial $100 million investment from the bank. Similar to other MMFs, MONY will primarily invest in short-term bonds using cash or USDC, with investors receiving digital tokens upon subscription. JPMorgan stated that it launched the fund after confirming significant client demand for tokenization.

Macroeconomic expert Luke Gromen has predicted that BTC could potentially fall to $40,000 by 2026. He argued that while the so-called debasement trade—a strategy to hedge against the falling value of fiat currencies—will persist, capital is more likely to flow into gold and specific stocks rather than Bitcoin. Gromen suggested that, fundamentally, all assets except for gold and the U.S. dollar appear to be facing a potential crisis. He also cited several other reasons for his bearish short-term outlook on BTC, including its failure to reach a new all-time high relative to gold, its break below key moving averages, and the risk of quantum computing attacks.

An address presumed to belong to Singapore's DBS Bank withdrew 2,000 ETH, valued at $6.27 million, from Galaxy Digital approximately seven hours ago, according to a report from The Data Nerd. The bank's current holdings are estimated at $499 million in ETH and $706 million in BTC.

Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. has observed that short-term Bitcoin holders (STHs) are in a capitulation phase amid the asset's ongoing decline. He noted that the seven-day average of the STH Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), an on-chain metric gauging whether holders are selling at a profit or loss, has fallen below one, indicating capitulation. Additionally, the Profit/Loss (P/L) Block indicator stands at -3, signaling extremely negative market sentiment. Adler interprets these two on-chain indicators as signs of STH capitulation. He stated that for the market to show signs of recovery, the SOPR must rise above one and the P/L Block indicator must return to positive territory. However, Adler cautioned that the decline could continue if current market demand fails to absorb the selling pressure from STHs.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted 14 of its 23 ongoing cryptocurrency lawsuits through withdrawals, concessions, or settlements since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, the New York Times reported. According to Yonhap News, the NYT pointed out that none of the nine remaining lawsuits involve individuals known to be close to Trump. Of the seven cases the SEC voluntarily withdrew, five were connected to figures with ties to the president. In response, the SEC issued a statement asserting there has been no political favoritism in its crypto-related law enforcement.

Bitcoin could retest the $80,000 level amid growing downward pressure on the U.S. Nasdaq market, according to Coindesk analyst Omkar Godbole. He noted that last week, the BTC/USD daily chart failed to break through $94,000 and closed with a bearish candle featuring a long upper wick. Simultaneously, the Nasdaq fell 2%, and its weekly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator turned bearish, increasing risk. Godbole highlighted the high correlation between the two assets, observing that BTC tends to react more sharply to downturns in the tech index. The analyst also pointed to the MOVE index, which measures 30-day implied volatility in U.S. Treasurys, as another indicator suggesting a potential for increased market turbulence. A rising MOVE index signals greater volatility in the Treasury market, which can tighten global financial conditions and limit the upside for risk assets. Historically, Bitcoin has moved inversely to the MOVE index. Godbole concluded that Bitcoin is likely to break below its current upward channel, potentially leading to a retest of the $80,000 low. For a short-term bullish reversal, he stated that BTC would need to break through the $94,000 to $95,000 range.

Binance Alpha has announced the addition of AIA. The platform is an on-chain trading service within the Binance Wallet that focuses on listing early-stage coins.

Malaysia-based crypto fund manager Halogen Capital has raised $3.2 million in a seed funding round, Tech in Asia reported. The round was led by Malaysian firm Kenanga Investment Bank, with participation from 500 Global and Digital Currency Group. The capital is slated for expanding the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), including funds, bonds, and real estate.

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is targeting March of next year for the final passage of a bill authorizing won-pegged stablecoins, Financial News reported. The party plans to focus on resolving differences with financial authorities for the remainder of this year. According to the report, the strategy is to introduce the legislation in January, allowing it to pass through deliberation and review stages before a plenary session vote in March, ahead of the local election season.

The Bitcoin hashrate has fallen by approximately 8% in a single day, a decrease of 100 EH/s, Wu Blockchain reported, citing an official from Nano Labs, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor manufacturer for mining. The official attributed the drop to the closure of BTC mining farms in China's Xinjiang region, which has resulted in at least 400,000 mining rigs shutting down. The specific reason for the closures remains unclear, the official added.

Binance has announced it will list three new spot trading pairs—DOGE/USD1, SUI/USD1, and XRP/USD1—at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 16.

Web3 social platform UXLINK has officially launched Season 6 of its campaign to expand real-world Web3 adoption, the company announced on X. The season's core missions focus on three key features: the One Account One Gas (OAOG) protocol, UXLINK staking, and the FujiCard. The OAOG protocol enables users to access all Web3 environments with a single account, eliminating the need for complex wallet connections or chain switching. Meanwhile, UXLINK staking allows users to share in the platform's long-term value, enhance security, and participate in governance. The FujiCard will let users make direct payments with cryptocurrency for daily expenses. UXLINK stated that Season 6 is part of a broader effort to build infrastructure for the next generation of Web3 users. The company's goal is to create an ecosystem suitable for mass adoption, adding that participants will play a key role in validating this future infrastructure, going beyond simply earning rewards.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced that it will list Humidify (WET) on its won market at 9:30 a.m. UTC today.

Qatar-based Doha Bank has issued a $150 million digital bond using Euroclear's distributed ledger technology (DLT) infrastructure, CoinDesk reported. The bond is listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market.

OKX has announced it will list RAVE/USDT perpetual futures at 8:00 a.m. UTC today, with support for up to 20x leverage.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced that it will list Humidify (WET) for its BTC, USDT, and KRW trading pairs at 9:30 a.m. UTC on Dec. 15.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) announced via X that it will take over the exterior of the Sphere, the massive electronic display structure in Las Vegas, from Christmas Eve through the first week of the new year.

The government of Bhutan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with cryptocurrency market maker Cumberland to develop the nation's crypto ecosystem, it announced on X. The partnership will focus on building cryptocurrency infrastructure, developing a national stablecoin, and fostering local talent.

Over the past 24 hours, the long/short ratio for BTC perpetual futures on the world's top three exchanges by open interest shows a slight dominance of short positions. The aggregate ratio stands at 48.99% long to 51.01% short. Individual exchange data is as follows: Binance (47.71% long / 52.29% short), OKX (48.64% long / 51.36% short), and Bybit (47.44% long / 52.56% short).

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone announced that it has designated Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA) as an investment warning item. The exchange explained that the project failed to disclose critical information that could significantly impact the asset's value in a timely manner or made arbitrary changes without valid reason. Coinone added that a comprehensive review found numerous deficiencies in the project's business viability and disclosures, confirming a potential for user harm.

Curve Finance (CRV) founder Michael Egorov has proposed a grant of 17.45 million CRV, worth approximately $6.6 million, to advance technology and research within the Curve ecosystem, Cointelegraph reports. The proposal, submitted on the Curve DAO governance forum, would allocate the funds to Swiss Stake AG, a developer based in Switzerland. Swiss Stake outlined its development goals for 2026, which include launching and expanding the v2 version of Curve's lending system, Llamalend, and building an on-chain foreign exchange (FX) swap market. The firm also plans to strengthen governance and operational infrastructure and maintain software repositories.

Bitcoin's declining volatility ahead of the year-end holidays is likely to limit any short-term price rebound, according to an analysis by Markus Thielen, CEO of 10x Research. Thielen noted that Bitcoin's implied volatility index is expected to continue falling, while on-chain data shows that buying pressure from both institutional and retail investors has slowed. He stated that under these conditions, the probability of a price rebound is low for the time being. While the downtrend has persisted since Oct. 10, Thielen suggested there is potential for a technical rebound in January. He advised that it is more prudent to wait for a clear trend reversal signal than to buy hastily at the current moment.