Banking
Deutsche Bank to develop Ethereum layer-2 blockchain to tackle TradFi compliance issues
Project Dama 2 aims to address regulatory concerns by offering secure layer-2 blockchain solutions for financial institutions.
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Macro
Bitcoin falls to $100,000 following hawkish FOMC despite 25bp rate cut
Despite the cut being priced, Jerome Powell's remarks on rate policy shook the risk asset markets.
ETF
BlackRock’s IBIT becomes decade’s top ETF for inflows, surpassing all rivals
IBIT secured over $36 billion in positive net flows, besting approximately 2,850 ETFs launched in the past 10 years.
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ETF
Bloomberg analysts expects ‘wave of crypto ETFs’ next year but some hurdles remain
Bitcoin and Ethereum combo products to spearhead ETF wave while Litecoin and HBAR enjoy higher approval odds.
Analysis
Bitwise predicts Ethereum revival in 2025 driven by institutional interest, RWA growth
Bitwise investment strategist estimates that fees generated from RWA-linked activity on Ethereum could ultimately surpass $100 billion annually.
Stablecoins
Ethena Labs launches stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s tokenized fund shares
Ethena Labs introduces USDtb, a stablecoin with BlackRock-backed security and multichain versatility.
DeFi
Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case
Stanford Blockchain Club challenges the DOJ's prosecution of Tornado Cash, arguing for legislative clarity.
Stablecoins
Ripple to begin global rollout of RLUSD stablecoin on Dec. 17
The long awaited Ripple USD will be available on five different platforms, with plans of expansion already revealed for the next weeks.
Analysis
VanEck foresees $180k Bitcoin by Q1 2025 in dual-peak bull market
VanEck predicts dual peaks in 2025, with Bitcoin hitting $180,000 and Ethereum reaching $6,000 in the first leg up during the first quarter.
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Crypto
Eigen Foundation pledges 1% of EIGEN token equaling $80M to support Ethereum development
Tokenization
Donald Trump linked World Liberty Financial purchases $12 million Ethereum, Chainlink, and Aave
Market
Bitcoin recovers $100k price level as expectations of Fed rate cut rise
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