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Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwZGQtOGVkNi03N2EzLThiYWYtZTM1Y2UzNjA2ODgz.jpg" alt="Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT">Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports.

US lawmakers push to fix staking ‘double taxation’ before 2026

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjEzNWMtMWFiNC03OTNhLWEwMmMtOGNhMmY2MTBmNGNiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US lawmakers push to fix staking ‘double taxation’ before 2026">Lawmakers led by Republican Mike Carey argue that current IRS rules penalize stakers with an administrative burden and potentially over-tax unrealized gains.

Video game mods are spreading new ‘Stealka’ crypto infostealer: Kaspersky

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQzZDYtY2ViMi03ODNhLThlZTQtMzdkN2UyNjMyMzhmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Video game mods are spreading new ‘Stealka’ crypto infostealer: Kaspersky">Kaspersky found a new malware, dubbed Stealka, that disguises itself as game mods and pirated software to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data.

Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQzODAtZmIxZS03ZTIwLWIyNmItNzJjN2E5MDE3YWYxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms">The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems.

Fintechs’ prediction market addons will cost them in churn: Inversion CEO

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQzNjMtMjA4Yy03M2U3LThkN2EtOTI2MzE1OTI4NTY0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fintechs’ prediction market addons will cost them in churn: Inversion CEO">Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.

Uniswap fee switch to go live as community vote set to pass

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQyZGYtNDc2Yi03ZTRiLThmOWEtZGMxZWQ2YzlhZTg3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Uniswap fee switch to go live as community vote set to pass">Uniswap’s fee switch proposal, designed to boost its token’s supply-demand dynamics via token burns, has passed a community vote threshold and is set to take effect this week.

U.S. stock futures rise as investors hold out hope for a Christmas rally

U.S. stock futures gained Sunday, ahead of the holiday-shortened trading week and as investors cling to hopes of a “Santa Claus rally” still to come.

Tokenization will disrupt finance faster than digital disrupted media: Crypto exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjIyYjAtYmI0ZC03NWY4LWFkZDctMzkxMDhmZjc1MDczLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Tokenization will disrupt finance faster than digital disrupted media: Crypto exec">Putting real-world assets onchain opens up new markets, increases capital velocity and democratizes access to finance, advocates say.

Migrating Bitcoin to post-quantum may 'easily' take 5-10 years: Crypto exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQyYTYtNzViZi03NmU2LWE3MTYtYzEwODZhYWI0ZTNkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Migrating Bitcoin to post-quantum may 'easily' take 5-10 years: Crypto exec">Bitcoin is a decentralized software protocol that has a collective action problem, unlike centralized companies, according to Jameson Lopp.

Don’t give up on a ‘Santa Claus rally’ just yet — even after a rough December start for stocks

Investors may still get the “Santa Claus rally” they had hoped for, even though stocks have struggled to gain momentum so far in December.

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Bitcoin traders split between $70K crash and BTC price rebound within days

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQxOTgtN2I5MC03MjI0LTkxY2ItM2I1YTkyMTRkZmJlLmpwZWc=.jpeg" alt="Bitcoin traders split between $70K crash and BTC price rebound within days">Bitcoin price expectations diverged into the weekly close as $150,000 targets met calls for a drop to levels not seen in over a year.

Klarna partners with Coinbase to accept stablecoin funding from institutions

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDgvMDE5ODY0ZmQtYmIyNy03YmEyLTlhYWQtZGRmYjk5M2I4NWYz.jpg" alt="Klarna partners with Coinbase to accept stablecoin funding from institutions">The BNPL giant will tap USDC-denominated funding via Coinbase as it explores stablecoins for treasury and capital markets use.

Crypto activity in Brazil rises 43% with average investment surpassing $1,000: Report

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNmZjMtODdkYi03MmIzLTkyYWQtNTliYWEyMDkzNzgyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto activity in Brazil rises 43% with average investment surpassing $1,000: Report">Brazil’s crypto market showed signs of maturity in 2025, with higher transaction volumes, larger per-user investments and growing demand for low-risk products.

US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNmYWMtNDk2Mi03NTUzLWI3OWItN2MxOWY4NjFkYWJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards">US lawmakers are proposing a $200 tax exemption for stablecoin payments and a multi-year deferral option for crypto staking and mining rewards.

Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis' reelection decision

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNlOWItNDAyYy03ZDljLTg3NzUtZjg1ZTI4MDRhMzZmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis' reelection decision">Industry supporters said crypto "would not be where it is today" without US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek reelection next year.

Crypto market ‘isn’t scared enough’ to call a bottom yet: Santiment

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNkZDUtOWM3Yi03MTgwLWFiZDYtOGNkYWJiODUwNGM1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto market ‘isn’t scared enough’ to call a bottom yet: Santiment">Social media sentiment indicates Bitcoin is in a range where a drop below $75,000 is possible, according to Santiment founder Maksim Balashevich.

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Bitcoin's apparent demand shrinks, signals new bear market: Analysts

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWRkNjMtMzdlMS03ZmI3LTk1NjEtYTc4YjZjNmVkZDlm.jpg" alt="Bitcoin's apparent demand shrinks, signals new bear market: Analysts">Multiple factors, including ETF outflows, contracting demand, and price falling below key support levels, indicate the start of a BTC bear market.

Sell Bitcoin for gold? Not so fast, one analyst says

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNkNTAtNGJjMS03ZDhjLWFjZmMtNzFiYzJlZDQ1YWJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Sell Bitcoin for gold? Not so fast, one analyst says">Bitcoin's fundamental properties make it a better long-term bet than gold, according to Bitcoin maximalist and analyst Matthew Kratter.