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EUROPE JUST GOT ROCKED BY A MASSIVE POLITICAL SHOCKWAVE ⚡🌍
Whispers flying through Brussels tonight are on another level…
Word is that Italy may have just flipped the entire European hierarchy upside down. 🇮🇹🔥
Insiders claim Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stormed into the meeting, looked everyone dead in the eye and declared:
“Italy wants its €300 BILLION in gold returned — every last euro.”
The reaction?
Total silence.
EU officials stunned.
Berlin caught off guard.
Paris trying to keep cool while panic brews underneath.
And the ECB? Rumored to be scrambling behind closed doors.
Meanwhile, across the ocean…
Trump reportedly loving the chaos, calling it “peak sovereign power play.”
If this story holds, Europe’s financial landscape could shift dramatically — and fast.
This isn’t just news…
It’s the rumble before the quake. 💥🌐
#BinanceHODLerAT #IPOWave #TrumpTariffs #CPIWatch #BinanceAlphaAlert $ETH

Vitalik Buterin Outlines 3 Key Ethereum Updates Shaping the Network’s Future:
Vitalik Buterin detailed three upcoming protocol updates that will influence how Ethereum manages computation, security, and long-term scalability. The information was published in a new technical post on his official blog, highlighting renewed priorities for maintaining the network’s long-term resilience.
According to Buterin, the upgrades introduce caps on code access, memory usage, and ZK-proof verification cycles to limit worst-case execution scenarios. These measures aim to strengthen node performance as Layer-2 activity expands and block builders increasingly rely on zero-knowledge proofs for verification efficiency. Developers note that previous changes — including SELFDESTRUCT restrictions in Dencun and the gas-per-transaction ceiling — already established a more predictable execution baseline for clients across diverse environments.
Buterin added that testnet deployments are expected over the coming months before any proposal moves toward final EIP consideration. Core developers will monitor client performance, L2 proof behavior, and contract compatibility during the testing stages to ensure stable integration and avoid unexpected bottlenecks across the ecosystem.

WisdomTree launches Europe’s first fully staked Ethereum ETP on Lido:
WisdomTree launched the WisdomTree Physical Lido Staked Ether ETP (LIST).The product became available on Thursday, Dec. 4.It’s the first European exchange-traded product backed entirely by Lido’s stETH.
LIST is now trading on Deutsche Börse Xetra, SIX Swiss Exchange, and Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, according to WisdomTree. The product provides investors access to Ethereum staking rewards through a regulated exchange-traded instrument.
The ETP holds stETH, the liquid staking token issued by the Lido protocol that represents staked Ethereum. The product is physically backed, meaning every unit of the ETP corresponds directly to underlying stETH, with no non-staking buffer for deposits or redemptions, according to the company.
LIST launched with approximately $50 million in initial capital and applies a 0.50% management fee, WisdomTree stated.

Your Weekend Crypto Roundup | December 2025 (Week 1):
Hey crypto fam,

Ethereum led the charge this week with Fusaka, an upgrade that multiplies data throughput and brings near-instant UX one step closer. But it wasn’t the only headline: big banks moved deeper into digital assets, courts reopened old wounds for Binance, AI agents triggered security concerns, and global regulators tightened their grip. Crypto might be maturing, but it’s doing so at full speed.
We gathered every headline that mattered into this single roundup, your one-stop recap of crypto’s biggest moments. 
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WisdomTree Launches Europe's First Staked Ether ETP, LIST:

WisdomTree has introduced the WisdomTree Physical Lido Staked Ether ETP (LIST), the first European exchange-traded product (ETP) entirely backed by stETH. The product became available on December 4, 2025, and provides investors with exposure to Ethereum’s staking rewards through a regulated investment vehicle. 
The ETP is now listed on multiple European exchanges, including Deutsche Börse Xetra, SIX Swiss Exchange, and Euronext in Paris and Amsterdam.
https://twitter.com/WisdomTreeEU/status/1996544658067841133?s=20
LIST holds stETH, a liquid staking token issued by the Lido protocol that represents staked Ethereum. Unlike traditional products, LIST does not rely on a non-staking buffer for creation or redemption, ensuring each unit corresponds directly to the underlying stETH. 
The product launched with approximately $50 million in assets under management and carries a 0.50% management fee.

Bitcoin Whales Are Loading Up Again – Here is Why It Could Shift the Entire Market Trend:
Bitcoin’s largest holders have finally flipped from months of steady selling to aggressive accumulation, marking a notable shift in market behavior heading into December.
New data from Santiment shows that wallets holding between 10–10,000 BTC have added a net 47,584 BTC so far this month, reversing a deep drawdown that stretched from October 12 to November 30, when these wallets collectively offloaded 113,070 BTC.
This change in whale behavior comes at a moment when retail activity is still mixed, an important dynamic that may dictate how sustainable any near-term price move becomes.

Bitcoin ‘risk off’ signals fire despite traders’ view that sub-$100K BTC is a discount:
Bitcoin (BTC) may be holding above $90,000, but data implied that its price is still flashing a significant risk-off signal. CryptoQuant’s multi-metric risk-off oscillator remained near the “High-Risk” zone, a level that historically precedes corrections and diminishes the probability of a sustained bullish trend.
Key takeaways:
Bitcoin’s risk-off signal was positioned near “High-Risk” territory, which has previously indicated a bearish period.
BTC’s Profit–Loss sentiment has hit a rare -3 extreme, signalling a structural correction.
BTC’s -32% drawdown placed it between a correction and capitulation zone, which may prolong the decline between $90,000 and $80,000.

Stunning $203 Million USDT Whale Transfer to OKX: What It Means for Crypto Markets:

Stunning $203 Million USDT Whale Transfer to OKX: What It Means for Crypto Markets
In a move that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community, blockchain tracker Whale Alert reported a staggering transaction: 203,287,366 USDT, valued at approximately $203 million, was transferred from an unknown wallet to the OKX exchange. This colossal USDT whale transfer is more than just a number on a screen; it’s a potential signal of significant upcoming market activity that every investor should understand.

North Korean Linked Device Tied to Bybit's Multi-Billion Cyber Theft:
North Korea-linked hacking incident reveals crypto vulnerabilities.$1.4 billion stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.Calls for heightened security measures and regulatory responses.
Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock identified an infected device linked to a $1.4 billion Bybit cryptocurrency theft in February 2025, involving suspected North Korean state-sponsored hackers, according to recent analyses.
This discovery highlights intricate cyber threats within cryptocurrency sectors and underscores the persistent global challenge of state-linked hacking groups targeting digital financial platforms.

XRP Price Awaits Volatility Explosion That Could Save It From Slipping Below $2:XRP is struggling to recover as its price action continues to mirror Bitcoin’s weakness. The altcoin has failed to establish momentum over the last few days, pushing it closer to the critical $2.00 threshold. 
This correlation-driven decline has kept XRP from reclaiming key levels, raising concern among holders.

XRP trades under pressure as ETF inflows fail to lift sentiment:
Ripple (XRP) is extending its decline for the second consecutive day, trading at $2.06 at the time of writing on Friday. Sentiment surrounding the cross-border remittance token continues to lag despite steady inflows into XRP spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). 
A reversal below the prevailing market level will likely extend the pullback to Monday’s low of $1.98. Hence, the next few days would help gauge sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy meeting on December 10.

Ethereum Shows Signs Of Accumulation As CVD Strengthens And Correlation Stays Elevated:
Ethereum is holding firmly above the $3,150 level as the market shifts into a more bullish phase after enduring weeks of heavy selling pressure and fear-driven liquidation. The recovery has sparked debate among analysts: some view the bounce as nothing more than a relief rally within a broader bearish trend, while others believe Ethereum may be building the foundation for a more sustained rebound.A new CryptoQuant report offers one of the clearest insights. According to Ethereum data on Binance, the past several weeks have shown heightened volatility in the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) — a metric that tracks real-time buying and selling pressure. This volatility reflects sharp, rapid shifts in trader behavior as the market attempts to stabilize.

RedStone Powers CAP To Increase Stablecoin Efficiency on Ethereum:
CAP is the first stablecoin protocol to outsource yield generation in a programmatically and fully covered manner. It converts leading dollar-backed assets, such as USDC and USDT, into cUSD — a fully redeemable, capital-efficient stablecoin designed for institutional-grade scale.
Its architecture separates risk from yield: liquidity providers mint stablecoins 1:1 against collateral, while specialized operators deploy that collateral into transparent, auditable strategies. The result is a stablecoin with predictable peg integrity, real on-chain backing, and a design built for high-throughput environments where millions can move every minute, a significant step forward from legacy models that treat stability and efficiency as opposing forces.

Yen Carry Trade Collision: Bank of Japan’s Rate Shock Aims at Bitcoin | US Crypto News
Grab a coffee as global markets quietly shift with Japan’s bond yields surging and the BoJ hinting at a rate hike. The decades-long yen carry trade, which fueled stocks, crypto, and risk assets, could be unraveling faster than anyone expects.
Global markets are bracing for a potential macro shock as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) prepares for its December 18–19 monetary policy meeting.

The Man Who Got Eric Trump Into American Bitcoin Before 70% Rout:
Eric Trump rang the Nasdaq bell in September to celebrate a more than $500 million windfall from American Bitcoin Corp.’s trading debut. Three months later, the shares have cratered 70%.
Standing beside him that day was a little-known Canadian now at the center of the meltdown: Michael Ho, who helped sell Trump on the venture over dinner at the US president’s Florida golf club and now serves as the company’s CEO.
His rise from a precocious Vancouver car dealer to the head of a Nasdaq-listed company underscores how access to Trumpworld became a fast route to riches ...

MARA Trades at a Premium Factoring in Its Debt, Not a Discount: VanEck’s Sigel
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues once you account for MARA's $3.3 billion in convertible debt, it's net bitcoin value sits near $1.6 billion, which means the stock trades at a premium rather the perceived discount to its bitcoin holdings, with a $4.7 billion market cap.Sigel says much of MARA’s short interest and volatility stems from its capital structure, making it a far less direct bitcoin proxy compared to Strategy (MSTR).
The two largest publicly traded companies holding bitcoin, Strategy (MSTR) and MARA Holdings (MARA), have each fallen roughly 40% over the past six weeks.
CoinDesk Research has extensively covered the MSTR correction, but MARA, which is down 55% year over year, is also attracting attention as some investors view it as inexpensive at current levels.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $83 billion cash-stock deal
The largest streaming network says it will purchase Warner Bros.’ studios and streaming assets after winning a bidding war with Comcast and Paramount.
E.U. fines Musk’s X $140 million, drawing pushback from Trump administration

CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.
The panel voted to eliminate a long-standing recommendation for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot, excluding those born to mothers testing negative.
By Lena H. Sun and David Ovalle

2-4% Crypto Dip! Sovereign Wealth Funds Buying BTC! CTFC approves U.S. Spot Crypto!
Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial set to debut first. In the U.K., Reform UK received the country’s largest-ever political donation from a living donor—an $11.4M contribution from a Tether-linked investor. Meanwhile, recent research indicated that the ~$4B in Bitcoin ETF outflows seen in October–November stemmed primarily from leveraged basis-trade unwinds across major funds rather than investor panic.

Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader
Indiana lawmakers are taking a bold step toward embracing bitcoin. A new proposal would let the state invest in digital assets like Bitcoin through regulated funds while blocking local governments from restricting crypto companies.
The measure, House Bill 1042, reflects growing political and financial interest in crypto. Digital assets once seen as fringe now have backing from top U.S. leaders, including President Donald Trump, and major financial institutions. 
Congress also passed its first major crypto bill earlier this year.
Indiana wants in. Lawmakers gave HB 1042 an early hearing as they juggle redistricting, signaling the issue is a top priority for Republicans.
“Digital assets are quickly becoming part of everyday finances, and Indiana should be ready to engage in a smart, responsible way,” said bill author Rep. Kyle Pierce, R-Anderson. “This bill gives Hoosiers more investment choices while establishing guardrails and helping us explore how blockchain and digital asset technology can benefit communities across our state