Author: liam

Liam writes about Web3 and decentralized finance, focusing on how protocols, applications, and governance models are used in practice. His coverage centers on real adoption, integration, and the mechanics behind decentralized systems.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.

The SEC will convene a public roundtable on December 15, 2025 to address the tension between individual privacy and financial surveillance in the crypto ecosystem. The meeting will take place at the Commission’s headquarters in Washington D.C. and will be broadcast via webcast on sec.gov, extending its reach beyond in-person attendance. This Crypto Task Force meeting is framed within the regulatory shift observed during 2025 and places technologies that affect traceability and market integrity at the center.

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Solana ETF inflows have recorded significant institutional capital, yet the price of SOL has not followed in a linear way. Year-to-date, there are more than $300 million in direct flows and $1.9 billion in ETPs, while SOL has even fallen 32.5% in one month. This disconnect between regulated demand and spot valuation matters because it conditions trading and risk management decisions.

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Bitcoin fell sharply while global stock markets recorded significant losses after Nvidia’s results and a shift in expectations about the next Federal Reserve rate cut. The cryptocurrency, sensitive to liquidity and monetary policy expectations, retraced in a move synchronized with the correction in the technology sector.

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The Ripple token is going through a decisive moment, trading near 1.90 dollars after a 9% drop in the last 24 hours. Although technical indicators suggesting a possible market floor have emerged, the expected price recovery seems to be paused due to the lack of a total clearing of sales. According to the XRP price analysis provided by Ananda Banerjee, the current structure shows capitulation from short-term holders but lacks the necessary strength for an immediate rebound.

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Despite recent volatility and failed attempts to overcome overhead resistance, the price of Bitcoin holds firm at the 91,000 dollar level. This behavior has surprised analysts, as Bitcoin futures traders appear to refuse capitulation in the face of selling pressure. Recent data from derivatives platforms suggests that, while caution exists, there are no signs of structural panic in the current market.

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The chair of the Basel Committee and international regulatory officials admit that current capital rules for crypto exposures are inadequate and require urgent revision, according to the FT. The framework’s proposed 1.250% risk weight for “Group 2” assets and a 1% aggregate cap on Tier 1 capital are seen as measures that could exclude banks from the crypto market and fragment global regulation. The debate centers on whether prudential treatment appropriately reflects the evolving risk profile of different cryptoassets, including stablecoins.

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Amplify launched the Amplify XRP 3% Monthly Premium Income ETF (XRPM), the first options income ETF based on XRP, listed on Cboe BZX and registered with DTCC. The fund proposes to generate up to 3% monthly through a synthetic covered calls strategy on ETPs linked to XRP, an option aimed at investors seeking crypto-linked income. XRPM targets periodic income while maintaining exposure to XRP through an options-based approach described in its prospectus.

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