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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. The biggest problem with cryptocurrencies at the moment is that they are too difficult. The average Web3 app requires a level of technical skill that most people lack, and until that changes, few will be willing to let the industry go. summary The biggest barrier to cryptocurrency adoption is complexity. Wallets, seed phrases, networks, and gas mechanisms make the average Web3 app unusable for mainstream users. Rhetoric of education and decentralization will not solve this problem. Blockchain…

The BTC ETF recorded $60.48 million in withdrawals on December 8th. The Ethereum fund continued its recent momentum with $35.49 million in inflows. XRP and Solana ETFs closed higher yesterday amid strong demand. The digital token space remains volatile ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on December 10th. Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, which have become essential in gauging institutional investors’ appetite for these risky assets, are a testament to the current uncertainty. Despite IBIT gains, Bitcoin ETFs suffer from outflows Interest in the BTC ETF remained negative yesterday, with the product recording net outflows of $60.48 million (SoSoValue data).…

Published: December 8, 2025 7:28pm GMT+8 Famous players do not support audio sticks. listen to this article 1x The Chinese government’s virtual currency war is not just about financial risks. This is a campaign to protect people’s savings by eradicating money laundering, capital flight and fraud. The movement against speculative cryptocurrency trading is gaining new momentum. At a recent meeting of a coordination mechanism to combat such activities, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) formed a strong coalition. Thirteen top-level departments participated, including the Ministry of Public Security, the Central Financial Commission, the Supreme People’s Court, and the Supreme People’s…

Regulators closed their investigation without filing charges. The move removes a cloud of uncertainty that has remained since 2024. ONDO’s price soared as the community welcomed the regulatory clarity. The cryptocurrency industry took a bullish stance on Monday as Bitcoin held steady above $91,500. While the altcoin market recorded a brief rally over the past day, ONDO soared on the 24-hour price chart, rising more than 6% within minutes. The gains surfaced after Ondo Finance confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had concluded its investigation into RWA during the Biden administration. Most importantly, the regulator concluded its investigation…

Benjamin Franklin famously responded to those who questioned the value of scientific experiments by asking, “What good is a newborn baby?” Similar questions may be asked regarding the merits of virtual currencies.But unlike many of Franklin’s forays into science, the justification for this new and, to most people, incomprehensible form of monetary exchange is less clear-cut. Developed as an alternative to financial transactions typically conducted through banks and government agencies, now in its 10th year (the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created in 2008), the entire industry appears to be clouded by conspiracy, fraud, bribery, money laundering, and various other illegal…

Mr. Consob is asking VASP to secure CASP approval or close down by December 30, 2025. This comes as the deadline for transition to the new MiCAR policy approaches. Fraudulent operators will have their services terminated and user assets returned. Italy’s financial regulator Consob has issued an urgent appeal to digital asset investors and operators as the country moves closer to introducing the MiCAR policy. According to a press release late yesterday, Mr. Consob stressed that the last day that VASPs (virtual asset service providers) operating under the current regime can offer services without full authorization is December 30, 2025.…

Tightening cryptocurrency regulations may increase compliance costs for crypto asset service providers (CASPs), but it is highly unlikely that the cost advantage of cryptocurrency-based financial products will disappear. And that resilience is due to the structural efficiency of cryptocurrencies, say South Africa’s leading industry voices. According to Luno’s South Africa country manager (Christo de Wit) and VALR co-founder and CEO (Farzam Ehsani), crypto-based services are structurally more efficient than traditional financial services, even under regulatory pressure. “Blockchain and cryptoassets represent a paradigm shift in how finance works,” Ehsani said. “Crypto services such as payments cost a fraction of the cost…

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has changed his view of Bitcoin and openly acknowledged that change. Speaking at the NYT DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Fink said he currently sees potential in Bitcoin. Fink was once a vocal critic of Bitcoin, famously calling it a “money laundering indicator.” Fink today described Bitcoin as a “fear asset” and detailed that investors are frequently buying it in response to concerns about financial security, geopolitical instability, and the continued erosion of traditional assets due to rising deficits. “If you buy to trade, it’s a very volatile asset and you have to be very good at…

Looking at the cyclical history of the crypto market, it is clear that every major bull market has been underpinned by a compelling narrative that attracts mass capital and investor interest. The first story was the emergence of Bitcoin as digital gold. This was followed by a wave of ICOs in 2017, allowing anyone to issue their own tokens. By 2020, decentralized finance (DeFi), which promises to cut out traditional financial intermediaries and generate profits through yield farming, took center stage in the bull cycle. In 2021, the market focus shifted to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) built on cultural excitement, and…

Grayscale today launched its first U.S. spot LINK ETF. HYPE rebounds after Sonnet shareholders approve Hyperliquid DAT merger. ASTER gained more than 13% from its new partnership with WLFI. The cryptocurrency rebounded on Tuesday, with the value of all tokens increasing by more than 6% to $3.06 trillion. Bitcoin regained $90,000 while Ethereum traded above $3,000. In this article, we will evaluate three altcoins that are still gaining attention today for various reasons: Chainlink, HYPE, and ASTER. Grayscale Spot Chainlink ETF begins operations Grayscale today officially converted Chainlink Trust into an ETF, introducing the first-ever U.S. exchange-traded fund. This debut…