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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 8% on Tuesday, with strong ETF inflows and expanding payment infrastructure adding fuel to the move. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.14 $129.3 billion -2.6% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,545.47 $1.81 trillion +4.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,998.21 $362.3 billion +2.8% Trader Notes: Trader Web3Niels flagged that XRP just triggered one of its strongest on-chain bullish signals in years.

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Vanguard's move to open crypto ETF access marks a pivotal expansion for millions of investors, widening mainstream exposure to digital assets such as BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL while reshaping how traditional portfolios approach emerging markets.

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TL;DR DeFi Development Corp. is integrating Harmonic's infrastructure into its Solana validators to increase revenue and improve operational control. The company is adopting a multi-builder system that boosts competition, reduces operational risks, and provides clearer transparency over order flow.

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Bank of America has allowed 15,000 wealth advisers to recommend spot Bitcoin ETFs, joining peers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and JPMorgan that have expanded regulated crypto products, as the bank explores a potential stablecoin amid shifting client preferences.

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Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has managed to pull off a stunning V-shaped recovery, surging to an intraday high of $91,107, according to CoinGecko data.

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Ripple teams with RedotPay to enable fast XRP and crypto-to-NGN remittances, boosting Africa's cross-border payment efficiency.

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Ethereum's upcoming Fusaka upgrade is emerging as a pivotal development that could reshape how value flows from Layer-2 networks back to ETH.

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"Expect consolidation around $86K-$90K early December, then a push to $110K-$120K by December 25 if resistance cracks," Grok stated.

 

Altcoin season has remained elusive despite a modest Bitcoin rebound, with fear readings near lows and most flows staying in BTC and stablecoins, while SKY, PENGU and Pump.fun's PUMP token have posted isolated gains driven by buybacks, branding and Solana meme trading.

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Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

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While Bitcoin's December descent triggered an 80% collapse in Strategy Inc.'s (previously known as Microstrategy) leveraged ETFs, erasing $1.5 billion in retail savings from MSTX and MSTU. Yet MSTR stock surged 6.05% on Tuesday, highlighting a stark divergence fueled by the unforgiving math of leverage and compounding decay.

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BitMine buys $70M of Ethereum in 3 days. Supercycle coming?

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A recent XRP price analysis from a prominent supporter has placed the cryptocurrency's long-term value in the four-figure range. Although XRP is currently trading around $2, the analyst believes a rise to $1,000 is necessary for the altcoin.

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Crypto pundit Rob Cunningham has outlined a scenario where Ripple could achieve a $7 trillion valuation based on the XRP price. The crypto firm is notably the largest XRP holder, which is why a significant surge in the altcoin's price could increase the company's valuation.

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Strategy CEO Alex Martin addressed growing concerns among cryptocurrency traders regarding the company's stance on Bitcoin. Martin assured stakeholders that the company would only consider selling its Bitcoin holdings under extraordinary circumstances.

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The token outpaced broader crypto markets as volume spiked 34% above weekly averages.

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BTC is on track for its biggest daily gain in months.

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On December 1, Bitcoin surged past the significant milestone of $90,000, marking its most substantial rally since May. This surge comes on the heels of a considerable sell-off, demonstrating a remarkable rebound in the cryptocurrency markets.

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After the Federal Reserve declared the withdrawal of its quantitative tightening, Bitcoin rose above the $90,000 mark. The rally suggests an inflow of fresh liquidity into the global markets, which triggered more interest in Bitcoin.

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On December 1, 2025, Bitcoin's value plummeted below $84,000, leading to a swift and dramatic market reaction. This unexpected downturn resulted in the liquidation of billions of dollars in leveraged positions, marking one of Bitcoin's largest single-day price distortions.

 

In a stark assessment of the current cryptocurrency landscape, Kevin O'Leary has declared that Bitcoin and Ethereum are the only cryptocurrencies with sustainable value. The outspoken investor, famous for his role on the television show “Shark Tank,” made it clear that in his view, the era of alternative coins, commonly known as altcoins, is coming to an end.

 

Tom Farley, Bullish CEO and former NYSE president, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Bitcoin's volatility, crypto's security and more.

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In 2025, burnout became a critical issue for over 50% of startup founders. A staggering 46% described their mental health as poor or very poor, while 75% reported suffering from anxiety.

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As of December 2, 2025, Ethereum is currently trading at approximately $2,850, reflecting a slight decline of 2% over the past week. Despite this mild downturn, various technical indicators are capturing the attention of traders, suggesting that significant price movements may be on the horizon.

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Bitcoin surges past $90,000 in biggest rally since May as crypto markets rebound with strong ETF inflows.