France's central bank urges EU to directly regulate cryptocurrency firms

- A Bitcoin whale with a 100% win rate in leveraged trades has boosted its BTC/ETH long positions to $296M, with $165M in BTC and $132M in ETH. - The whale alternates between long/short positions, recently adding 173.6 BTC at $110,680 and facing $1.17M in unrealized losses on BTC shorts. - Its 5x leveraged $62.4M ETH position yields $240K profit, making it Hyperliquid's second-largest ETH long with an entry price of $3,862.37. - Analysts highlight the whale's systematic approach but caution that past succe

- BGIN Blockchain's $30M IPO funds mining expansion and proprietary chip R&D, trading as "BGIN" on Nasdaq since October 21, 2025. - Solana (SOL) prepares Breakpoint conference for December 11–13, focusing on scalable blockchain solutions amid recent 3.5% price decline. - Crypto market faces volatility: BTC fell 3.2% to $108,612, while legal challenges like crypto lender bankruptcy lawsuits highlight sector risks. - Strategic infrastructure investments in energy-efficient blockchain tech could drive long-te

- Bitcoin price nears critical juncture with potential golden cross on 3-day chart, signaling possible $115K breakout to $130K. - Current $108,200 level reflects consolidation between $107K-$114K, with breakdown risks retesting $100K-$105K support. - Institutional inflows and improved macro trends bolster confidence, though volatility persists amid regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainties.

- Fed proposes "skinny" master account to grant stablecoin firms limited access to its payment rails, marking a shift from cautious digital asset stance. - Initiative aligns with GENIUS Act's requirements for stablecoin reserves while addressing gaps in direct Fed infrastructure access for non-banks. - Market data shows 70% surge in stablecoin payments post-GENIUS Act, with B2B transactions now dominating the sector. - Critics warn of systemic risks from operational failures and regulatory arbitrage, citin