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Seven major Chinese financial industry associations jointly issued a risk warning, marking the most comprehensive crypto crackdown since the 2021 ban that drove all crypto exchanges out of the country.The associations cover banking, securities, funds, futures, payment clearing, listed companies, and internet finance. They stated that all crypto-related business activities, including stablecoins, airdrops, mining, and, notably, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, are illegal in China.Sponsored SponsoredRWA Tokenization Enters Regulatory CrosshairsThe statement, which was issued on Dec 5, explicitly noted that Chinese financial regulators have “not approved any real-world asset tokenization activities,” marking the first official prohibition of RWA in the country.A…

U.S. President Donald Trump took office early this year, with at least part of his 2024 election victory thanks to voters who took to heart campaign promises about a crypto-friendly administration.So far, the Trump administration has indeed taken decisive pro-crypto steps, including signing an executive order rescinding Biden-era policies, establishing the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, and prohibiting a U.S. CBDC. The administration also helped push the GENIUS Act — the first major federal crypto law for stablecoin regulation and dropped several enforcement cases tied to crypto firms.Trump also established a strategic bitcoin reserve, though he disappointed some…

Florida appeals court allows $80M Bitcoin theft lawsuit against Binance to proceed, overturning prior dismissal decision. A Florida man who lost $80 million in Bitcoin to scammers will get another chance to pursue legal action against Binance in state court. This follows a Wednesday appeal in which a court overturned a previous dismissal. Florida Ruling Revives Binance Lawsuit A Bloomberg report reveals that a judge has determined that the crypto exchange can be sued locally for allegedly failing to prevent the stolen funds from being transferred. The plaintiff, Jonny Chen, says he fell victim to a 2022 scam that drained…

What is Dogecoin, and why are you still hearing so much about it? If you’ve watched the Dogecoin price jump one day and dip the next, you might wonder why this coin gets so much attention. Before you invest your money or even think about adding it to your wallet, you deserve a clear picture of what you’re getting into.In this article, we walk you through what Dogecoin is and why people still talk about it. Read on to see what sets Dogecoin apart, what drives its value, and whether it could be a smart addition to your investment plans.What…

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest corporate Ether holder, continues buying the dip, despite the industry’s most successful traders betting on Ethereum’s price fall.BitMine acquired $199 million worth of Ether (ETH) during the past two days, through a $68 million ETH acquisition on Saturday and another $130.7 million buy on Friday, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain.With the latest investments, BitMine now holds $11.3 billion, or 3.08%, of the total Ether supply, closing in on its 5% accumulation target, according to data from the StrategicEthReserve.BitMine’s continued accumulations are a strong sign of conviction in Ether’s long-term growth potential. The company holds…

In brief Academic literature increasingly finds that crypto and equities are tightly intertwined, especially during periods of stress. Studies find that crypto increasingly behaves like a high-beta tech sector. An academic consensus is forming that crypto is now firmly embedded in the global risk ecosystem. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School (BBS).This is the tenth installment of the Professor Coin column, in which I bring important insights from published academic literature on cryptocurrencies to the Decrypt readership. In this article, I discuss how crypto’s relationship with…

PIPPIN has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the AI Agent token market, rallying sharply over the past few days. The impressive surge has pushed the token into the spotlight, with investors now questioning whether PIPPIN can extend this momentum.Sponsored SponsoredPIPPIN Investors Are Showing SkepticismThe Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) shows that PIPPIN recently enjoyed a period of strong inflows. This signaled rising confidence and capital entering the market. Yet the indicator is now flattening, pointing to slowing inflows. A decline in fresh capital could limit PIPPIN’s ability to sustain its rally, making upward movement more difficult.This shift suggests that…

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start piling presents under the tree. Here’s our pick of the best options for the crypto fan in your life.Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Nano Gen5. Image: Ledgerledger.com, $179Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is doing its level best to present itself as the Apple of crypto, enlisting iPod designer Tony Fadell to create its new product line, and now Apple Macintosh icon designer Susan Kare to work on the graphics for its latest offering.As you might expect, the Nano Gen5 is a slick-looking, consumer-friendly bit of kit, with an E Ink touchscreen…

The European Commission’s proposal to expand the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is raising concerns about the centralization of the bloc’s licensing regime, despite signaling deeper institutional ambitions for its capital markets structure.On Thursday, the Commission published a package proposing to “direct supervisory competences” for key pieces of market infrastructure, including crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), trading venues and central counterparties to ESMA, Cointelegraph reported.Concerningly, the ESMA’s jurisdiction would extend to both the supervision and licensing of all European crypto and financial technology (fintech) firms, potentially leading to slower licensing regimes and hindering startup development, according to…

December 5, 2025 — Cloud mining technology provider CLS Mining launched its new “Simple Mining, Smart Rewards” solution, designed to help users participate in cloud mining networks and earn cryptocurrency rewards in a lighter and smarter way. This solution combines automated hashrate allocation with AI optimization technology, making the mining process more efficient and user-friendly. CLS Mining states that the new solution uses an intelligent resource scheduling system, allowing users to contribute to the network of mainstream assets without complex operations. The system automatically adjusts hashrate based on on-chain activity, difficulty changes, and real-time network data, making rewards more stable…