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Tesla hit a level today that looked insane just months ago, crossing a $1.5 trillion market cap after adding roughly $900 billion since April 2025. TSLA has surged by about 4% in early trade and sat just under the old peak of $488.54, putting the company on track for a record close. The move came as videos of new testing rounds went viral and analysts raised targets again. Robotaxi progress drives the stock higher The jump followed new excitement around Tesla’s Robotaxi program. A user on X.com posted a clip on Sunday showing a Tesla Robotaxi driving around Austin without…

Solana’s price trades below $130 after losing key high-timeframe support, increasing the risk of a capitulation move toward deeper liquidity below $100. Summary SOL breaks below $130, confirming a bearish structural shift. Price remains below the point of control with weak volume bounces. Untested liquidity below $100 raises capitulation risk. Solana (SOL) is showing increasing signs of downside vulnerability as price action slips beneath the critical $130 level on a closing basis. This region previously acted as high-time-frame support, and its loss marks a notable shift in market structure. With price now trading below key volume-profile levels and buyer response…

TLDR: Belarus blocks Bitget, ByBit, OKX and others after regulators cite inappropriate advertising on their websites. Users report access failures and warnings that VPN logins may risk account freezes on restricted exchanges. Officials confirm actions align with Article 511 of the Law on Mass Media, expanding oversight of crypto activity. A new centralized wallet registry tracks addresses linked to suspected criminal fundraising in ongoing cases. Belarus bars citizens from using foreign crypto exchanges after state authorities moved to block several major global trading platforms on December 10.  Local users reported that Bitget, ByBit, and OKX stopped opening through national internet…

TLDR Ethereum ETFs bought 67,532 ETH, over 3x the weekly issuance of 18,577 ETH. Bitcoin ETFs purchased 3,170 BTC, slightly exceeding new weekly network issuance. ETF demand surpasses new supply, but prices remain stable without major reaction. $208M in ETH and $286M in BTC were absorbed by ETFs without immediate market spikes. Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs have recently shown strong purchasing activity, exceeding the amount of new coins being issued.  According to data shared by Bull Theory, Ethereum ETFs purchased 67,532 ETH in the past seven days, while the Ethereum network issued only 18,577 ETH. This means ETF buying accounted…

TLDR; Exchanges hold 3.27M BTC, only 5% below all-time highs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate treasuries reduce exchange reserves. Self-custody adoption rises after major exchange failures. Regulatory compliance drives redistribution, not a Bitcoin shortage. Exchange BTC holdings have recently drawn attention as analysts report declining balances on major platforms.  Despite claims of a “collapse,” the reality differs. Exchanges currently hold about 3.27 million BTC, just 5% below the all-time high of 3.46 million BTC. This indicates no immediate shortage or liquidity crisis. The decrease in reserves is gradual and reflects broader shifts in the crypto ecosystem.  Changes in market participation,…

TLDR: Capital A and Standard Chartered Malaysia will explore a Ringgit-backed stablecoin through BNM’s regulated sandbox. The MYR stablecoin aims to support wholesale digital-asset use cases across Capital A’s multi-industry ecosystem. Standard Chartered Malaysia is positioned as the issuer, offering institutional-grade controls and compliance frameworks. The partnership supports Malaysia’s plan to advance responsible digital-asset innovation and improve financial efficiency. Capital A and Standard Chartered Malaysia have initiated a new collaboration aimed at developing Malaysia’s first Ringgit-backed stablecoin.  The partnership is framed under a Letter of Intent signed within Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub, creating a regulated space to…

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $19.41 million in net outflows on December 12 as ETH price stalled near the $3,000 level. Summary Ethereum ETFs posted $19.41M in net outflows on December 12 amid mixed fund activity. BlackRock ETHA saw inflows, but Grayscale and Fidelity outflows dragged totals lower. Analysts flag bullish ETH setup despite short-term weakness near $3,000 support. BlackRock’s ETHA attracted $23.25 million in inflows while Grayscale’s ETHE and ETH funds posted combined withdrawals of $36.52 million. Ethereum (ETH) traded at $3,157 with a 24-hour range of $3,054.43 to $3,261.13. The token has dropped 5.4% over the past 24 hours…

Tether has made a formal cash offer to purchase Exor’s controlling stake in Juventus Football Club Summary Tether offered to acquire Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus using only its own capital. The stablecoin issuer plans a public tender for remaining shares at the same price. Tether pledged €1B to support Juventus growth and long-term sporting development. The bid targets Exor’s 65.4% ownership in the Italian club, with plans for a subsequent public offer to acquire all remaining shares at identical pricing. The acquisition would be financed entirely from Tether’s balance sheet without external funding. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the move…

TLDR: Two de novo national trust banks, including Ripple, receive conditional federal approval. Three state trust companies convert to national trust banks under OCC supervision. New entrants increase access to credit, services, and financial products for consumers. Federal oversight ensures consistency, governance, and risk management across all banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted conditional approval to five national trust bank applications, signaling growth within the federal banking system.  These institutions, once fully approved, will join approximately 60 other national trust banks already supervised by the OCC. Each application underwent a detailed evaluation to ensure compliance…

TLDR: Tether offers €1 billion to acquire Juventus’ remaining shares from the Agnelli family. The Agnelli family holds 65.4% and currently has no plans to sell Juventus. Juventus shares have dropped nearly 30% in the past year amid market pressures. Tether seeks full ownership after holding a 10.7% stake since earlier this year. Tether has made a bold move by submitting a binding all-cash proposal to acquire the remaining stake in Juventus Football Club.  The crypto firm, which already holds a 10.7% stake, is seeking full ownership of the Turin-based Serie A team. Sources indicate the Agnelli family, holding the…