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Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management announced via X that it has purchased 13,700 shares of its own spot Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and 124,427 shares of Robinhood through its ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF funds.

Cross-chain lending protocol Folks Finance has announced its growth roadmap for 2026, citing the stable value appreciation of its native FOLKS token. The plan includes the launch of xChain V2, a $15 million incentive program, an early access version of a regulatory-compliant mobile app, and the development of an EVM-compatible Liquid Staking Token (LST). The protocol also announced Season 2 of its Folks Points program, which will now award points for activities such as interest repayments, swaps, and flash loans. The upcoming xChain V2, scheduled for release in the first half of next year, will support both EVM and non-EVM ecosystems and feature what the project describes as DeFi's first cross-chain vault-based lending. To support this expansion, Folks Finance will introduce an incentive program of one million FOLKS tokens (approximately $15 million) with the goal of reaching $1 billion in total value locked (TVL). Additionally, a mobile app will be launched next year in collaboration with Folks Mobile, a licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), for which over 30,000 users have already joined the early access waitlist.

Crypto lending protocol Aave (AAVE) announced it will introduce a new liquidation mechanism in its upcoming V4 upgrade. Unlike the previous system, which used a fixed ratio for liquidations, the new version will only liquidate the amount necessary to restore a borrower's Health Factor to a stable level. The upgrade will also feature a variable bonus system where liquidation rewards increase based on position risk. Additionally, the protocol will be improved to allow for the one-time clearance of small residual debts or collateral, known as "dust," to enhance capital efficiency and lower gas fees.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is pressuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to include cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, Cryptopolitan reported. In an official letter to SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, committee members urged the agency to amend its rules to treat and evaluate cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin on par with other alternative assets. The letter emphasized that Americans should have more diverse investment options for their retirement funds, arguing that current regulations are outdated, overly restrictive, and block access to new asset classes. The committee also noted that President Donald Trump issued an executive order in August allowing 401(k) plans to invest in alternative assets such as crypto, real estate, and private equity, adding that the SEC should move quickly to implement the policy.

BNB has surpassed XRP in market capitalization to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. According to CoinMarketCap, BNB's market cap currently stands at $122.9 billion, while XRP's is $122.7 billion.

U.S. spot ETH ETFs experienced a total net outflow of $42.38 million on Dec. 11, marking the first day of net outflows in four trading days, according to TraderT. Grayscale's ETHE led the outflows with $31.22 million, followed by its Mini ETH fund with $10.03 million. In contrast, BlackRock's ETHA recorded no net outflows, while 21Shares' CETH saw a net inflow of $2.08 million.

U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $78.35 million on Dec. 11, marking a return to outflows after two consecutive trading days of net inflows, Trader T reported. The negative flow occurred despite a strong showing from BlackRock's IBIT, which attracted $75.7 million. However, these gains were offset by withdrawals from other major funds, including Fidelity's FBTC (-$103 million), Ark Invest's ARKB (-$16.38 million), and VanEck's HODL (-$19.38 million).

Whale Alert reported that 222,692,703 USDT has been transferred from an unknown wallet to OKX. The transaction is valued at about $223 million.

Whale Alert reported that 222,692,703 USDT has been transferred from OKX to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $223 million.

The French government is discussing a bill that would require individuals to report self-custodied cryptocurrency holdings valued at €5,000 ($5,400) or more to authorities, according to Bitcoin News. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 1649AC, would apply to assets held in personal wallets such as Ledger and MetaMask. The amendment, which has not yet been passed by parliament, is based on recommendations from France's public audit body (Cour des Comptes) and the Council of Mandatory Contributions (CPO). Bitcoin News added that the bill has drawn sharp criticism over concerns that it infringes on personal freedom and privacy.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - BTC: $120 million liquidated (71.09% shorts) - ETH: $88.95 million liquidated (64.81% longs) - SOL: $13.1 million liquidated (61.44% shorts)

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Scroll (SCR) starting at 3:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 16 due to a network upgrade.

An anonymous miner has successfully solo-mined a Bitcoin block, receiving a 3.1 BTC reward valued at approximately $280,000. According to data from the blockchain explorer Mempool, the block was mined at height 927,474 at around 8:22 p.m. UTC on Dec. 11.

Cryptocurrency asset manager Bitwise has criticized Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) for its potential move to exclude companies holding significant cryptocurrency reserves (DATs) from its indexes, calling the action discriminatory. In a statement, Bitwise argued that the purpose of an index is to reflect the market, not to evaluate the merits of a particular business model. The firm noted that MSCI's suggestion that it might remove Strategy (MSTR) from its indexes raises concerns about the objectivity and eligibility criteria of the indexes. Bitwise expressed confidence in the long-term success of Strategy and other DATs, emphasizing that if MSCI were to delist these companies, it would be discrimination against both cryptocurrency and the fastest-growing asset class and its participants.

YouTube has added an option for content creators to receive earnings in PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, Fortune reported exclusively. A spokesperson for Google confirmed the addition but declined to provide further details. YouTube is reportedly a long-time client of PayPal, using its services for employee salary payments. PayPal explained that its infrastructure allows YouTube to offer the crypto option without needing to handle the digital assets directly.

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a U.S. court, told the court that he wanted to apologize to all his victims, CNBC reported. Kwon is the central figure in the $40 billion collapse of the Terra-Luna ecosystem and was indicted on nine charges. Hundreds of victims reportedly sent letters detailing their losses following his extradition to and detention in the U.S. in 2024. CNBC also noted that Kwon, wearing a yellow prison jumpsuit, said the victims' stories were heartbreaking and served as a reminder of the great damage he had caused. Following the sentencing, Kwon's defense team stated that he is genuinely remorseful and will continue to work toward compensating victims. Kwon had previously reached an agreement with U.S. prosecutors to plead guilty to some charges in exchange for serving half of his sentence in another country. This arrangement could allow him to serve the remainder of his term in a nation such as South Korea.

Ant International, the global business arm of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, has completed a test for cross-border transfers of tokenized deposits, the South China Morning Post reported. The trial was conducted in collaboration with global banking giant HSBC and the SWIFT interbank messaging network, utilizing the ISO 20022 international financial messaging standard.

Bitcoin miners are capitalizing on an opportunity to accumulate BTC at below-market prices while corporate Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies are slowing their purchases, according to a recent report from BitcoinTreasuries cited by Cointelegraph. The report notes that miners are in an advantageous position as they can acquire BTC for less than its market value, allowing them to maintain their holdings from the open market. In contrast, DAT companies are expected to purchase 40,000 BTC in the fourth quarter, the lowest volume since the third quarter of last year. This slowdown is attributed to these firms digesting recent acquisitions and assessing risk. The trend reportedly began last month after BTC fell below $90,000 for the first time since April. Currently, about two-thirds of the 100 companies that have bought BTC are holding unrealized losses.

Worldcoin (WLD) has updated its proprietary app to include a cryptocurrency transfer function and an encrypted chat feature, according to a report from TechCrunch. The transfer feature supports virtual accounts, enabling users to receive salaries and deposit or withdraw cash. The new chat function, called World Chat, includes a tool to verify whether a user has been authenticated by Worldcoin. A representative for the project explained that the update is designed to increase user interaction and that the company plans to simplify its iris authentication process in the future to lower the barrier to verification.

AI IP protocol Story Protocol and Ethereum restaking infrastructure provider EigenCloud have announced a partnership to jointly build a verifiable AI infrastructure. The companies stated that the infrastructure is designed to prove the origin of data and models, as well as their computational processes, on-chain. Under the partnership, Story Protocol will manage on-chain IP registration and licensing, while EigenCloud will be responsible for verifiable compute and settlement. The plan aims to create a crypto-AI economy where AI agents can license data and models on-chain and automatically exchange royalties based on usage.

Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui (SUI) Foundation, said in a recent interview with the Maeil Business Newspaper that if Ethereum is a horse-drawn carriage, then Sui is a car. He added that Sui is well past the stage of defining itself in comparison to other chains like Ethereum, asserting that it has firmly established itself as a top-tier Layer 1 blockchain. Thompson explained that the project started as an L1 to create a fast and efficient network. He also emphasized that Sui was designed from the outset with scalability and interoperability in mind, adding that the existence of high-performance L1s like Sui is crucial for institutional adoption of blockchain technology.

Digital asset service provider Hex Trust has launched issuance and custody services for wrapped XRP (wXRP), The Block reported. The token is pegged 1:1 to XRP and is designed to support DeFi and cross-chain utility.

Swiss crypto wallet Tangem has announced its integration with the crypto lending protocol Aave (AAVE). The partnership allows users to deposit stablecoins such as USDT and USDC into Aave's liquidity pools to earn yield.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $92,000. BTC is trading at $91,960.31 on the Binance USDT market.

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold confirmation votes early next week for the chairs of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), CoinDesk reported. If confirmed, CFTC nominee Michael Selig and acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill will be officially appointed to lead their respective agencies. The outlet noted that both the CFTC and FDIC are key regulatory bodies with significant influence over the U.S. cryptocurrency sector.