Vanguard's launch of crypto ETFs enhances retail access, contributing to a 6% Bitcoin rise. Meanwhile, Schwab plans to enter spot trading by 2026, and Bank of America recommends a 1%–4% crypto allocation, highlighting evolving market dynamics.

Maple and Aave have entered a strategic partnership aimed at connecting institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi), marking a major step toward integrating traditional finance with onchain liquidity.
Aave Integrates Maple’s Institutional Collateral to Boost Liquidity
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According to the Central Bank of Russia’s figures, Russia now holds over $310 billion in gold, a record for the nation’s reserves. As of December, gold comprises 42.3% of Russia’s reserves, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to de-dollarization and diversification.
Russia Bets on Gold: Holds

Robert Kiyosaki escalates his alarm over the weakening U.S. dollar and widening wealth pressures, urging Americans to brace for inflation he believes will strain traditional savings and accelerate the shift toward alternative stores of value.
Kiyosaki Renews Dollar Warning as Inflation Fears

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with healthy inflows, while ether ETFs logged another day of red. Solana and XRP maintained momentum with steady entries, signaling that investor appetite is shifting more broadly across the crypto ETF landscape.
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Blackrock’s chief executive explained a dramatic pivot toward bitcoin’s long-term potential, framing the asset as protection in an era of fiscal strain while championing tokenization as the next force set to reshape global markets.
Blackrock CEO Backs Bitcoin While Advancing Tokenization of All

According to metrics, the tally of ETH burned from fees has sailed past the 6 million mark, meaning that as of Dec. 7’s exchange rates, more than $18 billion in value has effectively gone up in smoke since the London hard fork on Aug. 5, 2021.
ETH Bonfire Surpasses 6M ETH Since 2021’s London

According to local media, the central bank is examining the possibility of issuing a new ruleset to allow banks to enter the cryptocurrency business. Local analysts say this would open the door for more people to use crypto and stablecoins.
Report: Central Bank of Argentina Mulls Opening Banks to

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The AI coin market has seen a dramatic decline, losing over $15 billion since January 16, 2025, with leading tokens suffering significant drops. Despite this setback, the sector still maintains a valuation of $22.55 billion as it grapples with evolving challenges within the crypto landscape.

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in transaction volume and active addresses, generating over 5 billion transactions and 344 million active addresses in three months. Despite Ethereum's lead in total value locked, Solana's speed and affordability may position it as a leading altcoin chain.

The stablecoin market, valued at $206 billion, faces significant changes, particularly with Tether losing nearly $3.8 billion and Ethena USD dropping by $190 million. Meanwhile, USD0 and USDX have seen substantial growth, reshuffling the market ranks.

Robert Kiyosaki urges people to brace for deepening financial turmoil by building new income streams, securing essential trade skills, and accumulating hard assets as he warns of a severe global downturn approaching 2026.
Kiyosaki’s Recession Playbook and Asset Warnings
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Peter Brandt suggests that XRP's market cap could reach $500 billion if it successfully completes a bullish flag pattern. However, momentum must not stall, as failing to break out within six weeks may indicate a shift in the pattern's reliability.