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Bitcoin and Ether Gain Slightly Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin rose 1.5% to $91,541 and Ether gained 1.8% to $3,144 on December 9, 2025, reflecting modest positive momentum despite a turbulent year for cryptocurrencies.
Solana Validator Count Drops Sharply, Sparking Debate on Decentralization Risks
Solana's active validator nodes have fallen from over 2,500 in March 2023 to around 800 presently, raising concerns about network centralization. Experts emphasize that stake distribution matters more for decentralization than node count alone.
XRP and Ripple Advance as Competitive Global Payment Infrastructure
XRP and Ripple gain institutional interest offering fast, low-cost global transfers but must compete with stablecoins amid regulatory challenges. Future progress depends on expanding RippleNet partnerships and stablecoin adoption like RLUSD.
US CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as Collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission permits use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral in regulated US derivatives markets, updating prior guidance to reflect evolving digital asset laws such as the GENIUS Act.
Ethereum Foundation Addresses Network Layer Weakness, Boosting Stability and Privacy
Vitalik Buterin highlights progress in upgrading Ethereum's peer-to-peer network capabilities via projects like PeerDAS, aiming for faster data sharing and improved network privacy over the next roadmap phases.
Major French Bank Integrates Direct Digital Asset Access Into Retail Banking Apps
A large French banking group enables customers to access and manage major cryptocurrencies natively within core retail apps, signaling crypto normalization in traditional finance and intensifying competitive pressures.
FinTech and Digital Asset Cluster to Add $15 Billion to Abu Dhabi’s GDP
UAE advances fintech growth with Tether acceptance on multiple blockchains in ADGM and Circle obtaining a license for stablecoin payments, boosting regional digital asset ecosystem expansion.
Bitcoin Faces Risk of First Annual Price Decline Since 2022 Amid Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin experienced volatile swings in 2025, with some analysts forecasting potential price drops below $100,000 influenced by Federal Reserve policies and AI sector stock volatility.
Resemble AI Raises $13M to Combat Deepfake Fraud with Advanced Detection Technologies
Generative AI security firm Resemble AI secures $13 million to enhance its threat detection platform protecting against deepfake-related financial fraud and brand impersonation, highlighting growing cyber risks in digital media.
Asymmetric Research and OtterSec Announce Shared Leadership to Strengthen Blockchain Security
Two blockchain security firms unite leadership to meet increasing demands for safeguarding blockchain infrastructure against vulnerabilities, emphasizing the growing focus on robust ecosystem security.