On December 5, the total net outflow from Ethereum spot ETFs was $75.2065 million. The BlackRock ETF ETHA accounted for the largest outflow. The historical total net inflow reached $13.091 billion, and the current total net asset value is $18.936 billion.

Bitcoin has been fluctuating recently, with whales increasing their holdings in multiple sectors such as payments, DeFi, and AI. Notably, XRP and ADA have performed exceptionally well. However, whale accumulation does not necessarily indicate an upward trend, as there is still uncertainty in the market. It is important to invest cautiously and manage risks.

On December 19th, decisions from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve on interest rate cuts will be announced one after another. The overlap of these two major events will make global capital "take sides" again. For us, rather than getting caught up in short-term fluctuations, it's better to focus on the core logic of assets: be cautious with high-valuation assets that rely on low-cost capital, while assets with solid fundamentals and low valuations may find opportunities amid this major capital shift.
Author: Xiuhu
Source: MarsBit
The global financial market in December has been pushed to the forefront by three "major monetary policy events." Apart from the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated rate cut (markets are betting on a 25 basis point cut in December), and the Bank of Japan's "hawkish tone" (BofA warns of a December rate hike to 0.75%, the highest since 1995), there's another key change that many have overlooked: starting from December 1st, the Federal Reserve has officially stopped quantitative tightening.

The Italian market regulator has set a strict deadline for crypto asset regulation (MiCA), requiring virtual asset service providers to apply for authorization or exit the market by December 30, 2025, while also reminding investors to check the compliance status of service providers. Those who do not apply must cease activities and return client assets.

FINRA research shows that between 2021 and 2024, the proportion of U.S. cryptocurrency investors remained stable, but the number of those considering increasing their holdings or investing for the first time has decreased. The proportion of high-risk takers has declined, while the influx of new investors has slowed, indicating a more cautious overall investment attitude.

The new self-custodial smart account is designed to address the security issues of seed phrases, introducing card-based spending and reducing users' fear of losing access to their crypto assets. This programmable account enables users to securely manage digital assets, becoming a new type of decentralized bank that offers a streamlined user experience and lending features.

SpaceX is in talks to sell internal shares, which, if successful, would raise its valuation to $800 billion, making it the world's most valuable startup. The company plans to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of next year.

Maji went long on ETH with $500,000, and after making an early profit of $3.34 million, the position was liquidated twice as ETH pulled back to $3,000. The current value is only $730,000, with nearly all profits wiped out, and just $42 away from the liquidation price.

Prosecutors in Virginia, USA have recovered 420,740.42 USDT and 1,249,996.15 BUSD through civil asset forfeiture proceedings. These assets are linked to cryptocurrency investment fraud and money laundering and are currently being returned to victims. The scammers approached victims via social media, luring them to "invest" on fraudulent websites.

Stable announced LayerZero as its official interoperability partner, utilizing the OFT standard to connect major ecosystems. The initial assets added include USDT0, USDC.e, etc. Stargate Finance will serve as the primary cross-chain application, enabling zero slippage cross-chain swaps.

The Talus testnet event has attracted over 35,000 users, and its airdrop program is also underway.
Article author, source: Talus community enthusiast
01 Project Positioning: Filling the Gap in Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Currently, most "AI+Crypto" projects adopt the "off-chain computation, on-chain settlement" model. Although this approach is highly efficient in computation, the AI decision process itself is a "black box," making it impossible for outsiders to verify whether it follows predetermined rules.
Talus Network’s proposed "fully on-chain" approach is completely different. It aims to integrate the logic, state, and decision steps of AI agents as part of smart contracts, executing and recording them directly on the blockchain.
This architecture brings revolutionary advantages in verifiability. Thanks to the blockchain's transparency and immutability, anyone can audit the AI agents.

According to ME News, on December 5 (UTC+8), Kevin Hassett, a leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve Chair and the Director of the White House National Economic Council, reiterated his expectation on Friday that Federal Reserve policymakers will cut interest rates at next week's meeting. "Now is a good time for the Fed to cautiously cut rates again," he said on Fox Business Channel. He predicted that as the economy recovers from the recent federal government shutdown and new factories begin to show benefits, there will be an economic boom in early 2026. Hassett also publicly supported Treasury Secretary Bessent's initiative to add a residency requirement for regional Fed president appointments. Hassett stated, "The reason we established all these regional Feds was to ensure a federal system where all regions with different concerns have a voice at the decision-making level." On Wednesday, Bessent said she would push for a new rule requiring candidates for regional Fed presidents to have lived in their district for at least three years—this is a Trump administration...

Zhongke Future, Digital Shield, and SPF held a high-end seminar in Shenzhen, attracting hundreds of key industry participants to discuss topics such as asset security and industry restructuring, and to jointly analyze new opportunities in the crypto market.

On December 4, the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies approved two resolutions requiring the collection of information on cryptocurrency mining activities to strengthen industry regulation and transparency. Relevant agencies must submit reports within 15 days. Paraguay, with its abundant hydroelectric resources, has become a major global mining destination.

Apollo Global Management has released its 2026 Investment Risk Avoidance Guide, highlighting the recovery of the U.S. economy, a rebound in global manufacturing, but warning that the new Federal Reserve Chair's monetary policy may become politicized. It also cautions against the risks of an AI bubble and a surge in bond supply. The risk of interest rate cuts may lead to rising inflation, affecting stock market prospects.

Wall Street is paying attention to the upcoming release of the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. As the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, this report could influence the future performance of U.S. stocks. The overall PCE year-over-year rate is expected to be 2.8%, while the core PCE year-over-year rate is expected to be 2.9%.