Analysts from CryptoOnchain note that a sharp increase in activity on the XRP network often indicates high liquidity and the participation of major traders or whales. $XRP
$8.6 billion — reached deals in the crypto industry
The year 2025 became historic for mergers and acquisitions in the crypto industry.
Thanks to the loyal policy of the Trump administration and the decrease in rates, the volume of deals exceeded $8.6 billion by November (according to PitchBook) — this is more than in the previous four years combined.
Key deals of the year:
• Coinbase acquired the options exchange Deribit for $2.9 billion. • Kraken purchased the platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion. • Ripple acquired the prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. A record 133 deals were recorded (compared to 107 in 2022). $ENA
🔴Change in Non-Farm Employment according to ADP • Actual: -32K • Forecast: 19K • Previous: 42K
A decline in non-farm employment may indicate an economic slowdown. This could weaken the dollar and support cryptocurrencies as investors seek alternatives to protect their capital. $ENA
The United Kingdom has officially recognized cryptocurrency as personal property.
The Digital Assets Act has received royal assent and has come into force, providing owners with a comprehensive legal framework for managing crypto assets in cases of bankruptcy or inheritance.
According to the British regulator, last year about 12% of adult residents in the country owned cryptocurrency. $BTC
At Blockchain Week on December 3, Binance announced that its co-founder He Yi has become the CEO. She has been actively involved in the operational management of the company for many years.
In collaboration with CEO Richard Tan, she will focus on expanding the business and launching new products, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. $BNB
Trump stated that Kevin Hassett will become the next head of the regulator
Kevin is a supporter of crypto and practically a handpicked person in the 'independent' Fed office, which will likely lead to fulfilling Trump's demands, who wants to lower the rate down to 1% and will probably also start the printing press. $XRP
After the end of the lock-up period, investors in American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) were able to sell their shares on the market for the first time, resulting in a price drop of more than 50% in a day. Later, the shares partially recovered, rising by 4%.
💬 Eric Trump, co-founder of ABTC, confirmed: early investors can now take profits, hence the high volatility. He stated that he is not selling any shares and is 100% committed to the company's development.
ABTC owns 4,004 BTC (≈$372 million) and is building its own strategic Bitcoin reserve. The shares began trading on Nasdaq after the company's listing in September. $TRUMP
🟠 Thanks to Vanguard, Bitcoin has returned to growth
📈 Today's rise in Bitcoin was called the "Vanguard effect" by Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas.
"Bitcoin jumped 6% right at the opening of trading in the US on the first day after the ban on Bitcoin-ETF was lifted. Coincidence? I don’t think so," Balchunas wrote on his page on X.
🔼 The analyst also noted that the trading volume of the IBIT ETF reached $1 billion in the first 30 minutes of trading and referred to the "Vanguardists" as "a bit degenerate," emphasizing that "some of the most conservative investors like to add a little hot sauce to their portfolio." $BTC
🇵🇱 The President of Poland blocked the crypto law due to censorship threats
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the regulation project for the crypto market, stating that it gives authorities the ability to non-transparently block websites about digital assets and puts civil liberties at risk.
Nawrocki also pointed to inflated supervisory fees and excessive regulatory burdens that could push startups out of the country. Now, the fate of the bill will be decided by parliament. $BTC
🔴The Fed has officially completed its quantitative tightening (QT) program, during which the balance sheet was reduced and liquidity was withdrawn from the system.
🔴The end of QT means that the outflow of money from the market has stopped. Pressure on risk assets is decreasing, and financial conditions are becoming softer.
❗️The next logical step is policy easing, lowering rates, and launching a new liquidity cycle. This itself alleviates the tension that has accumulated during the entire QT period and creates a more favorable environment for the markets. $SUI
‼️ Europol has ceased the activities of Cryptomixer
🛡 Europol announced the confiscation of servers from one of the largest cryptocurrency mixing platforms in Europe, called Cryptomixer, which operated illegally.
✅ During an operation carried out in Zurich by the police of Germany and Switzerland, over 12 terabytes of data were confiscated and 25 million euros in bitcoins were seized.
Since 2016, Cryptomixer has helped to conceal revenues from illegal activities such as drug trafficking, arms dealing, credit card fraud, and cyberattacks, allowing criminals to convert "cleaned" assets into other cryptocurrencies or fiat money. $ETH
Elon Musk predicted the inevitability of war in the near future
Elon Musk expressed the opinion that in the next 5–10 years the world may face a Third World War.
According to him, governments in different countries have become stagnant, and this creates a threat. He also emphasized that the presence of nuclear weapons hinders natural pressure on the ruling classes, which can lead to global conflicts. $WLD $DOGE $USDC
Tomorrow at 08:00 Kyiv time, Jerome Powell will make a statement, and the market is already discussing rumors of a possible resignation of the head of the Fed.
While this is not confirmed, heightened volatility is expected around the event — such moments often become triggers for sharp movements across all markets, especially in crypto. $BTC $ETH $USDC
Global markets are falling: key reasons according to Bloomberg
Bloomberg highlights macro factors that are pressuring risk assets:
• Japan signals a rate hike — the first time in years. The sharp strengthening of the yen has led to the closure of carry trades and capital outflows from foreign assets. • The market is awaiting data from the U.S. — spending, labor, ISM. • Uncertainty surrounding the Fed and Powell's role keeps investors from risky entries. • AI stocks are cooling off, MSCI Tech is down for the first time in 7 months. • China is reducing manufacturing activity. • Crypto is falling in sync with other markets: BTC < $86k, ETH < $3k. $BTC
🦋 Pavel Durov launched the decentralized AI network Cocoon
Durov announced the launch of Cocoon — a confidential computing network on TON, where requests to the AI are processed with full privacy. GPU owners can already earn TON by providing resources.
The platform operates through a bundle of "client — proxy — worker": the user sends a request, the proxy selects a performer, and the GPU owner performs the computations. Cocoon combines the needs of AI applications and those who are willing to share their resources. $TON