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According to BlockBeats, UK-listed company Hamak Strategy has successfully raised £2.5 million in funding. The capital will be allocated to support its Bitcoin treasury strategy and gold exploration in Africa.

Previously, on July 30, it was reported that Hamak Gold, another UK-listed company, acquired its first batch of 20 Bitcoins. On October 15, Hamak Strategy secured £35 million in funding to bolster its investments in gold and Bitcoin.

According to ChainCatcher, Michael Saylor has stated that major banks are adopting Bitcoin at a faster pace than anticipated. He predicts that 2026 will be a remarkable year for Bitcoin adoption.

According to Odaily, three Japanese government sources have indicated that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in December, a move the government is expected to tolerate. The central bank appears prepared to increase the policy rate from 0.5% to 0.75%, as signaled by Governor Kazuo Ueda in a speech on Monday. This would mark the first rate hike since January of this year. One source stated, "If the Bank of Japan wants to raise rates this month, they should decide for themselves. This is the government's stance." The source added that a rate hike this month is almost certain. Ueda mentioned on Monday that the central bank would weigh the "pros and cons" of a rate increase this month, suggesting a strong possibility of a hike during the December 18-19 meeting. These remarks have led the market to price in an 80% chance of a December rate hike, although some market participants are watching how the dovish government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might respond. The market's focus may shift to the central bank's language regarding the extent to which rates will eventually be raised, a topic on which Ueda remains ambiguous.

According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, Whale Alert has reported that Circle has issued an additional 500 million USDC on the Solana network in two separate transactions within the past five minutes.

According to PANews, BlackRock has released a report forecasting a rise in institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies due to the anticipated increase in U.S. debt, which is expected to surpass $38 trillion. The report, citing CoinDesk, suggests that traditional financial hedging tools may become ineffective, prompting institutions to turn to digital assets like Bitcoin. BlackRock's outlook on U.S. Treasury bonds and the American economy is pessimistic, highlighting economic vulnerabilities and leverage risks associated with artificial intelligence as factors driving this shift.

BlackRock has identified Bitcoin ETFs as a significant revenue source, indicating that digital assets could reach new heights by 2026. CEO Larry Fink has emphasized that "tokenization" will be the next phase for financial markets. The report also notes that stablecoins have emerged as a crucial bridge between traditional finance and digital liquidity.

According to BlockBeats, Franklin Templeton, a major asset management firm, has announced the launch of its Solana Spot ETF, known as SOEZ, which is now available for trading.

According to Odaily, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins stated in an interview with Fox News that the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill is on the verge of being passed. If approved, the bill is expected to provide much-needed regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry.

According to Odaily, Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg announced on the X platform that the Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF experienced approximately $41.5 million in inflows on its first day of trading. This performance positions it as one of the better-performing ETFs in its category, indicating a continued market demand for investment exposure to LINK.

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. ADP employment report for November revealed a decrease of 32,000 jobs, marking the lowest level since March 2023. This figure fell short of market expectations, which had anticipated an increase of 10,000 jobs. The latter half of 2025 is projected to see stagnation in U.S. employment growth, with a declining trend in job numbers. In November, hiring was particularly weak in the manufacturing, professional and business services, information, and construction sectors. Following the release of the ADP report, spot gold experienced a brief rise of approximately $6, currently trading at $4,219.53 per ounce.

According to BlockBeats, the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade is set to activate in approximately 9 hours at 21:49:11 UTC on December 3, or 05:49:11 UTC+8 on December 4. This upgrade will occur on both the Ethereum consensus and execution layers, aiming to improve Ethereum's capacity to handle large-scale transactions from various Layer 2 networks. The block gas limit will be increased to 60 million, and BPO forks will pave the way for future blob parameter adjustments. The upgrade is expected to reduce Layer 2 fees by 40% to 60%, enhancing the speed and cost-effectiveness of Layer 2 usage.

According to PANews, the value of real-world assets on the BNB Chain has doubled over the past 30 days, reaching $1.6 billion. This significant increase highlights the growing interest and investment in blockchain-based assets. The BNB Chain continues to attract attention as it expands its offerings and capabilities in the digital asset space.

According to PANews, Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is in discussions with index provider MSCI regarding a potential removal from the MSCI USA and MSCI World indices. MSCI is expected to make a decision by January 15, 2026. If the exclusion occurs, it could lead to an outflow of up to $8.8 billion, particularly from funds held through passive investment tools like ETFs.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, stated that the company is actively involved in the process but expressed uncertainty about the scale of outflows predicted by JP Morgan. Saylor also noted that the recent sharp decline in Bitcoin prices from the October high of $120,000, coupled with the AI bubble and economic uncertainties, has put pressure on risk assets. Strategy's stock has fallen over 37% this year.

As a digital asset financial reserve company, Strategy provides investors with exposure to risk assets through cryptocurrency holdings. However, the current market downturn may force similar companies to sell assets, further exacerbating downward price pressure.

Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2025 hosted one of its most anticipated keynotes as Michael Saylor, Founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, delivered a sweeping, high-intensity presentation arguing that the world has entered a new era of digital capital, digital currency, and digital credit — powered primarily by Bitcoin’s rapid institutional acceptance and regulatory shifts in the United States.Saylor delivered what he called “the most exciting development of the past year”:the global financial system — governments, banks, asset managers, and capital markets — is now embracing Bitcoin at unprecedented speed.Below is a breakdown of the major announcements, insights, and predictions from his keynote.Bitcoin Is Now “Digital Capital,” Says Saylor — And the World Is Finally Treating It That WaySaylor began by declaring that Bitcoin has officially crossed into mainstream acceptance, driven by three historic shifts:1. The United States government is now openly pro-BitcoinSaylor highlighted a seismic political realignment:The President of the United States has declared himself “the Bitcoin president.”The US is actively positioning itself to become “the crypto capital of the world.”Key federal agencies — Treasury, OCC, FDIC, SEC, and the Federal Reserve — have issued coordinated guidance signaling:“Crypto is good.”“Bitcoin is good.”“It’s legal to bank it, lend against it, and custody it.”Saylor called this an “180-degree reversal” from previous policy and “the most important shift in Bitcoin’s history.”2. The world’s biggest banks have flipped from anti-crypto to pro-BitcoinAccording to Saylor, the top US banks — long considered the strongest anti-crypto forces — have switched positions in the last 6–12 months:BNY MellonPNC BankCitigroupWells FargoBank of AmericaJ.P. MorganVanguardSchwab (custody + credit launching in 2026)“Eight of the top ten US banks now engage in crypto lending,” Saylor said.“This is a total reversal — and it happened in under a year.”3. Wall Street fund managers are all-inMicroStrategy was once the only public company holding Bitcoin. Now:200+ publicly traded companies hold BTC.85 Bitcoin ETFs exist globally.BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is the most successful ETF launch in history.“Bitcoin has exploded across the global fund industry,” Saylor said.“Bitcoin Is the Most Powerful Asset on Earth”Saylor argued that Bitcoin’s network superiority makes it the foundation for all digital financial innovation:Electrical Power:“Bitcoin consumes 24 gigawatts — the energy of 24 nuclear reactors.”Computing Power:“It has more computing power than Microsoft and Google’s combined data centers.”Trading Power:“A thousand exchanges list it. Anyone can buy, sell, transfer, or custody it globally.”Economic Power:“Over $1 trillion of real capital is invested in this network.”Saylor framed Bitcoin as the ethical, technical, and economic base layer for a coming revolution in global credit markets.Digital Credit: Saylor’s Biggest Prediction of 2025The core of Saylor’s keynote was the concept of Digital Credit, a category he claims will transform:global bankingmoney marketscorporate creditprivate creditsovereign creditSaylor explained MicroStrategy’s role as the “first digital treasury company,” holding:~650,000 BTC on balance sheet$60B in BTC reserves$8B in debtHe compared two financial paradigms:Conventional Finance (Fiat System)Built on depreciating moneyCapital returns ~3% annuallyCredit yields are lowTaxes are highSlow, opaque, inefficientDigital Finance (Bitcoin System)Built on an appreciating assetBitcoin returns ~47% annually (5-year average)Digital credit yields 10–13%Tax deferredGlobal, liquid, programmatic“This is the most efficient, scalable fixed-income engine ever created,” Saylor said.Stretch, Strike, Stride, Stream: The Digital Credit Products Saylor Says Will Replace BanksSaylor described MicroStrategy’s suite of digital credit instruments:STRIKE — blended upside + yieldSTRIDE — high-yield, long-duration credit (≈12.9%)STRIFE — senior protected credit (≈9%)STRETCH (STRC) — variable-rate digital credit, designed as a “10% bank account for the world”STREAM — the EUR-denominated versionHe emphasized adoption:Digital credit grew from $0 to nearly $8 billion in 9 monthsSTRETCH often trades $100M+ per dayTraditional preferred stocks trade $100K–$1M/day“Digital credit is 100x better than traditional credit,” Saylor said.“Bank deposits yield 0–4%. STRETCH yields a tax-equivalent 17–22%.”Saylor’s Vision: A Global Financial Reset Built on BitcoinHe concluded with the biggest claim of the keynote:“Digital credit will fix the banking system, fix money markets, fix corporate credit, and reset the global cost of capital.”He predicted that BTC-backed digital credit will penetrate:JapanEuropeSouth KoreaSingaporeSwitzerland…where banks currently offer 0–1% interest, creating overwhelming demand for digital yield.Final Message from Saylor: The Winner Is the InvestorSaylor ended with a direct call to action:“If you want 40% returns and volatility, buy Bitcoin.If you want 10% tax-deferred yield with stability, buy digital credit.Most people should own both.”

According to Foresight News, 21shares has announced the introduction of two new exchange-traded products: 21shares Ethena ETP (ticker: EENA) and 21shares Morpho ETP (ticker: MORPH). These products are now available on major European exchanges, including the Swiss Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam, and Euronext Paris, supporting transactions in both USD and EUR.

EENA offers investment exposure to the core token of the Ethena protocol, ENA, while MORPH provides direct investment exposure to the native token of the lending platform Morpho. Both products carry a management fee of 2.5%. The launch aims to expand investment opportunities in the European market by providing access to innovative digital assets.

According to Cointelegraph, the United Kingdom has officially passed legislation that categorizes digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, as property. This move is seen as a significant step towards enhancing protection for crypto users. The announcement was made by Lord Speaker John McFall in the House of Lords, confirming that the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill received royal assent, with King Charles approving its transformation into an Act of Parliament.

Freddie New, policy chief at Bitcoin Policy UK, expressed on X that the bill's enactment marks a major advancement for Bitcoin and its users in the UK. Previously, UK common law, based on judicial decisions, recognized digital assets as property. However, the new legislation aims to codify a recommendation from the Law Commission of England and Wales in 2024, suggesting that cryptocurrencies be classified as a distinct form of personal property for greater clarity.

The advocacy group CryptoUK highlighted that UK courts have historically treated digital assets as property through individual case judgments. The new law solidifies this principle, providing digital assets with a clearer legal foundation, particularly in matters such as proving ownership, recovering stolen assets, and managing them in insolvency or estate cases. CryptoUK emphasized that the bill confirms digital or electronic 'things' can be objects of personal property rights.

UK law traditionally categorizes personal property into two types: 'things in possession,' which are tangible items like cars, and 'things in action,' which are intangible rights such as contract enforcement. The bill clarifies that digital or electronic items are not excluded from personal property rights simply because they do not fit neatly into these categories. The Law Commission's 2024 report argued that digital assets could possess both qualities, and their ambiguous status in property rights laws could hinder dispute resolutions in court.

CryptoUK further stated that the law provides greater clarity and protection for consumers and investors, offering crypto holders the same confidence and certainty expected with other forms of property. Digital assets can now be clearly owned, recovered in cases of theft or fraud, and included within insolvency and estate processes. The UK now has a clear legal basis for the ownership and transfer of crypto, positioning the country to support the growth of new financial products, tokenized real-world assets, and more secure digital markets.

The UK's finance authority reported late last year that approximately 12% of UK adults own cryptocurrency, an increase from 10% in previous findings. Additionally, the UK unveiled plans for a crypto regulatory regime in April, aiming to bring crypto businesses under similar regulations as other financial companies, with the goal of establishing the country as a global hub for crypto while ensuring consumer protections.

According to ChainCatcher, CME Group has announced the launch of a new Bitcoin Volatility Index to measure market uncertainty. This index, which draws on the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin options, is designed to enhance options pricing and risk management, similar to the VIX in the stock market.

The Bitcoin Volatility Benchmark, developed in collaboration with CF Benchmarks, includes the real-time index BVX and the settlement index BVXS. These are the first benchmarks to directly measure 30-day forward implied volatility, derived from the CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin options order book. The indices use variance swap pricing to isolate volatility exposure. BVX is published every second during trading hours, while BVXS is released at 16:00 London time.