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Twenty One Capital slide reflects caution on Bitcoin-backed stocks
Twenty One Capital's highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange ended with a sharp sell-off, highlighting growing investor restraint toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC)-heavy public companies.
Trading under the ticker XXI, the stock fell by almost 20% on its first day, defying expectations fuelled by its sizeable Bitcoin treasury and prominent institutional backers.
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Bitcoin four-year cycle holds as politics and liquidity dominate
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO:BTC) long-discussed four-year market cycle remains intact but is now shaped by political events and liquidity conditions rather than the asset’s halving mechanism, according to new analysis from 10x Research.
Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, said the belief that the cycle has broken down misunderstands how Bitcoin's market dynamics have evolved in recent years.
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$674M flows into Solana ETFs despite broader market downturn
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-focused exchange-traded funds have recorded seven consecutive days of net inflows even as the wider cryptocurrency market remains under sustained pressure.
Data from Farside Investors shows that Solana ETFs attracted a cumulative $674m in net inflows during the period, highlighting continued institutional engagement.
The strongest single day of inflows was recorded last Tuesday, when $16.6m entered Solana-linked ETF products.
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Grayscale sees Bitcoin hitting new highs in 2026 despite pullback
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has retreated sharply from its early-October peak, unsettling traders and reviving concerns that the market could be heading towards a prolonged downturn into 2026.
The recent decline has coincided with wider macroeconomic uncertainty, prompting some investors to question whether the current bull phase has already lost momentum.
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Solana ETFs see week-long inflows despite SOL near yearly lows
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-linked exchange-traded funds recorded seven consecutive days of net inflows even as SOL continued to trade near its weakest levels of the year amid a broader crypto market downturn.
Data from Farside Investors shows approximately $16.6 million flowed into Solana ETFs on Tuesday alone, marking the strongest single day of inflows during the streak.
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Aevo legacy Ribbon vaults drained after oracle upgrade flaw
Legacy DeFi options vaults created by Ribbon Finance and later absorbed by Aevo were exploited for around $2.7 million on December 12.
The affected products were Ribbon’s DeFi Options Vaults, which once held more than $300 million in total value locked during DeFi’s peak.
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Brazil’s largest bank backs 1–3% Bitcoin allocation for portfolio
A senior executive at Itaú Asset Management has recommended that investors allocate between 1% and 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as part of a diversified strategy.
Itaú Unibanco is the largest private bank in Latin America and a key player in Brazil's traditional financial system.
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J.P. Morgan drops first tokenised money fund on Ethereum
J.P. Morgan has launched MONY, a $100 million tokenised money market fund built directly on the public Ethereum network.
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Options vs futures and why crypto options still have room to grow
The cryptocurrency market has entered a markedly lower-volatility phase, with industry participants pointing to structural changes driven by institutional adoption and the growing use of derivatives.
Sidrah Fariq, head of retail sales at Deribit, said bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) implied volatility, measured by the BTC DVOL index, has stayed below 100 since 2022 despite bitcoin reaching fresh all-time highs.
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TRM Labs flags necessity-driven crypto adoption in Venezuela
TRM Labs has reported that cryptocurrency usage in Venezuela is largely organic, with stablecoins playing a central role as citizens navigate economic instability and limited access to global payment systems.
The blockchain analytics firm said adoption is primarily driven by everyday financial needs rather than speculation or illicit activity, despite the country’s complex compliance environment.
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YouTube expands creator monetisation with PayPal stablecoin payouts
YouTube has begun allowing eligible US-based creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), marking a notable step towards mainstream adoption of regulated digital currencies in creator monetisation.
The new payout option was reported by Fortune on 11 December and reflects growing interest among major technology firms in using stablecoins as practical payment tools rather than speculative assets.
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