Bitcoin whale opens $491 million Ether long position

Key Takeaways A Bitcoin whale initiated a $491 million long position in Ether. Market speculation suggests this move may reflect insider knowledge or strong bullish expectations for Ethereum. Share this article A Bitcoin whale identified as Bitcoin OG 1011short opened a $491 million long position in Ether today, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Absolutely…

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Major US Bank Brings Direct Bitcoin Access to Customers in Partnership With Coinbase

A major US bank is the first in the nation to let customers buy, hold and sell bitcoin directly through its platform. PNC Bank says it’s launched the new feature for eligible PNC Private Bank clients, using Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure. This move lets high-net-worth clients trade spot bitcoin without separate exchange accounts. They access it via…

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Ribbon Finance Exploit Resolution Draws Fire as Critics Question Treatment of Old Deposits

Aevo, previously known as Ribbon Finance, is facing mounting criticism after outlining its plan to resolve a legacy vault exploit, a response that has triggered accusations of unfair treatment, heated social media backlash, and restricted discussion on X. Aevo Proposes Partial Recovery After Exploit, Community Isn’t Buying It Aevo published an update detailing how it…

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AI Agents and On-Chain Finance Are About to Reshape Everything

A16z has predicted a major 2026 pivot as stablecoins surge, AI agents multiply, and on-chain finance challenges outdated banking infrastructure. A16z crypto, a venture capital fund of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), said it expects several crypto-related themes to gain prominence in 2026, while citing developments across stablecoins, real-world-asset tokenization, banking infrastructure, AI agent authentication, privacy…

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle To Issue New Privacy Coin ‘USDCx’ In Partnership With Layer-1 Chain Aleo: Report

The crypto giant Circle has reportedly partnered with the layer-1 privacy blockchain Aleo to launch a new stablecoin that can address privacy concerns among businesses and private individuals.  The private version of the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC aims to obscure transaction histories, reports Fortune, citing information from Aleo co-founder Howard Wu. Says Wu, “People don’t want…

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SEC Issues Crypto Custody Warning for Retail Investors

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance issued a bulletin warning retail investors about crypto asset custody risks. Summary The SEC warned that losing a private key means permanent loss of crypto assets. Investors must choose between self-custody wallets or third-party crypto custodians. The SEC cautioned that custodian hacks, failures, or misuse can lock…

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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 14

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you…

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