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Ethereum price action looks quiet, but the entire formation is slowly turning bullish. Over the past 24 hours, ETH has traded almost flat, while the past seven days show a modest 2.6% gain. Price has remained above $3,100 for several sessions, suggesting strength rather than exhaustion. This sideways move is not random. Ethereum is compressing near key levels, where breakouts often form. The next move depends on whether buyers, who are gradually returning, can turn this consolidation into a continuation. Bull Flag Structure Holds as the Breakout Zone Appears Ethereum appears to be breaking out after consolidating inside a bull…

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Tether has made a strategic investment in Ledn, one of the foremost providers of bitcoin-backed consumer loans, in a move aimed at expanding access to credit secured by digital assets, the firm said in an emailed announcement on Tuesday. The size of the investment has not been disclosed. Tether declined to provide further details when contacted by CoinDesk. The investment forms part of Tether’s push to support real-world financial services built on digital asset rails. Bitcoin-backed lending allows users to access liquidity without selling BTC to unlock short-term capital. Ledn was the survivor of a rout of the crypto-backed lending…

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued two indictments against a Ukrainian individual accused of being involved with two Russian state-sanctioned cyberattack groups. 33-year-old Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova, a Ukrainian national who was extradited to the United States earlier this year, is alleged to have provided support to the CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn (CARR) and NoName. Justice Department Announces Actions to Combat Two Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Criminal Hacking Groups Ukrainian National Indicted and Rewards Announced for Co-Conspirators Relating to Destructive Cyberattacks Worldwide “Today’s actions demonstrate the Department’s commitment… pic.twitter.com/GVuieHxjG6 — National Security Division, U.S. Dept of Justice (@DOJNatSec) December 10, 2025 The indictment alleges…

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Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,120. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim to start a recovery wave above $3,200. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $3,250 zone. The price is trading below $3,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,175 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $3,050 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Toward Support Ethereum price failed to stay above $3,180 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH…

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Robinhood stock price has pulled back in the past few days, moving from this month’s high of $150 to the current $115. It has formed a risky pattern, pointing to more downside in the coming weeks as the crypto market retreat continues. Robinhood stock faces potential risks ahead Copy link to section Robinhood stock has done well this year as it jumped from the year-to-date low of $30 to a record high of $155. This jump happened as the company’s business continued to thrive amid the rising volatility and demand in the options market. The most recent results showed that…

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Russia’s monetary authority is not going to ban citizens from holding or selling already acquired cryptocurrencies, but intends to limit new purchases in the future. This was made clear by one of its top executives, who detailed the regulator’s new approach towards the growing market in a broad interview for a leading Russian media outlet. Moscow is preparing to comprehensively regulate the country’s crypto sector in the coming months, including by introducing a licensing regime for digital asset exchanges and defining who will be granted legal access to decentralized digital assets. Bank of Russia to keep ordinary Russians away from…

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance published its 37th Proof of Reserves report dated December 1. According to the report, while there were notable changes in user assets, the exchange generally maintained reserve ratios that more than covered customer balances. In Binance’s latest snapshot, user balances and exchange reserves of dozens of assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, BNB, SOL, XRP, USDC, were compared. Users’ Bitcoin holdings on Binance reached 617,620 BTC. This represents a 4% increase compared to November 1st. 23,768 BTC were added to user balances in the past month. The reserve ratio for BTC was recorded at 102.11%, meaning Binance holds…

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A stark warning from a top analytics CEO is sending shockwaves through the crypto world. Alex Svanevik, CEO of blockchain data platform Nansen, has issued a dire prediction: Ethereum could become obsolete by 2030. His critique isn’t about technology alone but targets the community’s mindset, suggesting a dangerous complacency could be Ethereum’s downfall. Why is the Nansen CEO sounding the alarm on Ethereum? In a recent post on X, Alex Svanevik highlighted a troubling pattern. When presented with data showing Ethereum falling behind competitors in key growth metrics, the community’s common response is dismissal. Svanevik observed that people often label…

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President Donald Trump has outlined a timeline for his proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend,” telling reporters his administration expects payments to start reaching eligible Americans around the middle of 2026 or later if Congress approves the plan. The White House wants to channel tariff revenue toward “moderate” and “middle income” households, but the idea still lacks clear legal authority and runs into budget constraints. For markets, that mix has become another source of uncertainty as Bitcoin and other digital assets lose ground. Related: Trump Tariffs Spark $19 Billion Crypto Liquidations in 24 Hours White House Sets 2026 Goal While Legal and…

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Robinhood is moving into Indonesia through the planned acquisition of a licensed brokerage and a registered crypto trading platform, marking one of its most significant international expansions to date. Summary Robinhood plans to buy an Indonesian brokerage and crypto trading firm. The move expands its presence into a high-growth retail trading market. The acquisitions follow rising activity across tokenized assets and new product lines. In a Dec. 7 announcement, Robinhood Markets said it has agreed to acquire PT Buana Capital Sekuritas, an Indonesian brokerage, and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, a regulated digital asset trader. The move gives Robinhood an immediate…

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