Aster moves under $1.00 as trend pressure builds and traders watch its reaction at key support. Market data shows lower volume and reduced demand as short-term sentiment weakens across the altcoin space. Roadmap updates and token burns provide longer-term structure while the price tests critical l

Aave Labs has acquired San Francisco fintech company Stable Finance, enhancing its DeFi offerings with user-friendly onchain savings applications. Founder Mario Baxter Cabrera will lead product development as the team integrates into Aave's ecosystem.

China’s new AI, Kimi K2, predicts that XRP could surge to $5–$8 in 2026. With Grayscale ETF and Elon Musk’s support, DOGE is expected to reach a new all-time high of $0.70–$1.30 in 2026. The Shibarium privacy upgrade is set to be ready in 2026, which could impact SHIB supply.

On the eve of the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting, the cryptocurrency market saw a strong rebound. On December 10, the price of Bitcoin briefly surpassed $94,000, rising nearly 4% within 24 hours, while major altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also climbed in tandem. However, the market sentiment is marked by significant caution amidst the optimism: although the market generally expects the Fed to implement a 25-basis-point rate cut, traders are increasingly concerned that Powell may use this opportunity to deliver a "hawkish" signal, hinting at a pause in easing measures in January next year. Analysts warn that if this scenario materializes, the "Christmas rally" that Bitcoin is hoping for may fall through, and hopes of reclaiming the $100,000 mark within the year will become slim.

Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued what may be the clearest regulatory positive signal in recent years. At the Blockchain Association Policy Summit, he cited his “Token Classification Framework” proposed last month, and explicitly stated that initial coin offerings (ICOs) related to network tokens, digital collectibles, or digital utilities should not be considered securities offerings and therefore do not fall under the jurisdiction of the SEC. This means that the vast majority of ICO activities may instead fall under the more relaxed oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), potentially opening the door for a revival of the long-stagnant U.S. ICO market. Atkins also pledged to quickly advance the “innovation exemption” policy in the new year, providing reassurance to the industry.

Co-incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, the payments-oriented public blockchain Tempo, valued at $5 billion, officially launched its public testnet this week, attracting participation from more than 40 tech giants and financial institutions including OpenAI, Visa, and Shopify.

In November, Bitcoin fell by 17.54%, the crypto market capitalization dropped below $3 trillion, and leveraged liquidations hit a new high. In Gate's quantitative funds, the USDT and BTC strategy returns were 1.9% and -0.3%, respectively. Historically, Bitcoin's performance in December has been unstable, so attention should be paid to liquidity improvements and risk sentiment.

Standard Chartered reframed bitcoin’s trajectory as ETF demand eclipses halving dynamics, keeping a long-range path toward high valuations intact even after trimming forecasts, underscoring confidence that institutional flows can still propel the asset’s multiyear climb. Standard Chartered

After surging, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a slight pullback and was temporarily quoted at around $92,190 on December 10. The U.S. Senate version of the crypto market structure bill (the "Responsible Financial Innovation Act") is expected to be released this week, with a hearing and vote scheduled for next week. U.S. SEC Chairman hinted that key crypto regulatory initiatives will be rapidly advanced at the beginning of the 2026 New Year, stating that "the best is yet to come."

Author: Dogan; Source: X, @doganeth_en; Compiled by: Shaw Jinse Finance Low-collateral lending will lead the next stablecoin cycle, and here’s why. Stablecoins are in a bull market: they help real-world businesses transfer funds quickly, securely, and at low cost. This borderless payments infrastructure is built on cryptocurrency, and regulatory clarity (such as the Genius Act and MiCA) has led to rapid breakthroughs. Today, large institutions are joining in, either building their own stablecoins or joining existing stablecoin networks. But this is just the beginning. We are about to see a second wave of mass adoption, during which low-collateral lending will emerge. In this article, I will explain why we believe low-collateral stablecoin lending will be the next major trend. Current On-Chain Lending At present, we already have an on-chain lending industry with a total value locked of (T

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem is experiencing significant on-chain activity, with whale transactions and token burns skyrocketing. This suggests potential volatility and speculation about a price breakout, as traders monitor key resistance and support levels.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed at the Blockchain Association Policy Summit that a hearing on the U.S. Congress’s Responsible Financial Innovation Act is expected to take place next week. She stated that the goal is to share the final draft of the bill by the end of this week, allowing industry stakeholders and bipartisan lawmakers to review it before the hearing next week. The bill would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greater regulatory authority over digital assets, marking a significant shift of oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has released a revised regulatory Q&A, confirming that contracts for difference (CFDs) linked to overseas crypto ETFs are "not acceptable." The ban takes immediate effect, with companies such as IG Securities ceasing to offer CFD products tracking US Bitcoin ETFs. Japan states that, under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, these products are considered high-risk crypto derivatives. Since Japan has not approved spot crypto ETFs, the investor protection framework remains incomplete.

Analysts observe unusually quiet market conditions while highlighting five altcoins with consistent structural activity. Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, Avalanche, and Litecoin appear in early watchlists tied to 2026 seasonal phases. Specialists emphasize functional stability and long-term

According to TechFlow, on December 10, according to Jintou Data, Morgan Stanley's Chief China Equity Strategist Liu Mingdi stated that he holds an optimistic outlook on the performance of both the MSCI China Index and the CSI 300 Index constituents for next year. The main reason is the profit-driven growth of the constituent stocks, and he believes that the earnings per share of both indexes could increase by 15% next year. Morgan Stanley has set a target price of 100 for the MSCI China Index, which represents about 18% upside potential. The target price for the CSI 300 Index is 5200, with an increase of about 12%. The report also pointed out that this year's earnings performance of the MSCI China Index has been unsatisfactory, mainly due to competition among the three major food delivery giants. However, as the competition among food delivery platforms comes to an end—as previously forecasted, Q3 this year marked the worst period of losses—coupled with a rebound in inflation, they remain confident in the index's performance. Liu Mingdi said that upcoming themes to watch include anti-involution, and he believes that this theme could help maintain...

Last week, the crypto market witnessed a rare phenomenon: XRP-related investment products attracted more capital inflow than the combined total of Ethereum and Solana. According to CoinShares data, XRP exchange-traded products (ETPs) raised $245 million in a single week, while SoSo Value shows that the XRP ETF has recorded positive inflows for 16 consecutive days, with total assets surging to $935 million.

Author: Zhang Feng In an era where artificial intelligence technology is sweeping through the financial industry, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released the "Consultation Paper on Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Risk Management" on November 17, 2025. This document serves as a timely roadmap, guiding financial institutions navigating the waves of innovation toward a safe course. Not only is this the world's first full-lifecycle risk management framework for AI applications in the financial sector, but it also represents a critical shift in regulatory thinking from "principle advocacy" to "operational implementation." For any company related to the Singapore market, deeply understanding and systematically implementing these Guidelines has shifted from being an "option" to a "mandatory task." I. Insights into the Core of the Guidelines: Seeking a Subtle Balance Between Innovation Incentives and Risk Prevention The birth of the Guidelines stems from a profound regulatory understanding: AI is a double-edged sword. Technologies such as generative AI and AI agents are being applied in credit, investment advisory, and risk control