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Nasdaq-listed Bitmine (BMNR), a company focused on Ethereum investment, announced it purchased an additional 102,259 ETH for $321 million last week. The company now holds 3,967,210 ETH, valued at $12.45 billion, which represents over 3.2% of the total ETH supply. Bitmine also added that it holds $13.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, including $1 billion in cash and 193 BTC.

Blockchain and software technology firm Bitcoin Bancorp plans to install up to 200 Bitcoin ATMs in Texas, starting in the first quarter of 2026. The company intends to later expand its ATM network across the United States and support cryptocurrency payments, stablecoin services, and some Web3 features.

Strategy announced it purchased an additional 10,645 BTC for $980.3 million between Dec. 8 and 14. The acquisition was made at an average price of $92,098 per BTC. The company now holds a total of 671,268 BTC at an average purchase price of $74,972.

New York Stock Exchange-listed digital asset investment firm C1 Fund announced it has acquired a stake in Ethereum infrastructure developer Consensys. C1 Fund's portfolio also includes investments in Kraken, Ripple, Figment, Chainalysis, and Alchemy.

Bitwise has submitted an amended filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot ETF, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The update adds details such as an 8a provision, a fee of 67 bps, and the ticker BHYP. The 8(a) procedure is a non-standard listing method that allows an ETF to become effective automatically after a certain period without requiring a formal SEC approval vote. Balchunas explained that the inclusion of these details suggests that approval for the ETF is imminent.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), a Bitcoin mining firm founded by Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has purchased an additional 261 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries. The company now holds a total of 5,044 BTC.

Visa has launched a stablecoin advisory service to help banks, fintechs, and other companies develop and manage their stablecoin strategies, Fortune reported. The company has already secured several clients, including the U.S. Navy Federal Credit Union, credit union VyStar, and financial services firm Pathward.

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.