FundBridge Capital has launched the MG999 On-Chain Gold Fund, the first tokenized private credit fund in the region aimed at generating returns from gold. This fund allows investors to access spot gold prices without storage, insurance, or transportation costs. The fund combines traditional financial oversight with blockchain infrastructure.

The DeFi protocol Yearn Finance has released a post-mortem report on the yETH attack that occurred last week, indicating that an arithmetic error in the old stableswap pool allowed the attacker to “mint nearly unlimited” LP tokens and withdraw approximately 9 million USD in assets. Yearn also confirmed that a portion of the stolen funds has been recovered.

A Paradigm researcher indicates that Polymarket's reported trading activity may be inflated due to a data error where multiple order events are miscounted as separate transactions. This can distort both nominal and cash flow volumes, potentially harming Polymarket's reputation as a successful crypto platform.

In the second week of December, over $237 million in tokens will enter circulation from major ecosystems Aptos, Linea, and Cheelee, potentially causing significant market volatility and impacting short-term price movements. Each project has specific token allocations.

Traders are entering a pivotal week, as four key US economic data points—including the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and indices

SWIFT is transitioning to the global ISO 20022 standard, paving the way for digital assets like Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) to become potential payment layers. Analysts highlight faster payments and lower costs as key drivers, with XRP possibly reducing transaction fees significantly.

U.S. senators will meet with major bank leaders this week as Congress prepares to vote in December on a new regulatory framework for digital assets. The bill may exempt certain digital assets from registration if specific conditions are met.

Hyperliquid Strategies has approved a multi-million dollar stock buyback program, allowing up to $30 million in shares to be repurchased over the next year. This follows their recent launch of the HYPE treasury and reflects a commitment to maximizing shareholder value amidst fluctuating stock prices.

Solana (SOL) recorded a gain of nearly 5% at the start of the week, right after a Doji candlestick appeared during Sunday’s session—a signal that often indicates market indecision before a new move. Derivatives data shows the funding rate is edging up, implying that the pressure to maintain short positions has significantly decreased. However

MicroBT has just launched the WhatsMiner M70 mining machine series in Abu Dhabi, focusing on energy efficiency as hashprice remains at a historic low around $35/PH/s/day. The new product line features a wide range of capacities, from air-cooled models at around 214 TH/s to rack models exceeding 1 PH/s, targeting diverse needs.

Strategy has acquired an additional 10,624 BTC worth $962.7 million, increasing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC. This transaction boosts the BTC Yield 2025 to 24.7%, and the community views the buy as a positive signal for Bitcoin's market stability.

Pi Network (PI) is experiencing a steady decline, trading around $0.2200. Increased tokens on centralized exchanges and robust mainnet transfers signal rising sell pressure. If real demand doesn’t emerge, further drops toward $0.1919 may occur. Technical indicators suggest bearish trends persist.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) all saw slight increases at the start of the week, signaling a positive beginning for the cryptocurrency market. Notably, demand from retail investors remains high, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs record outflows. In terms of

PENGU, a memecoin on Solana, shows signs of recovery after a strategic partnership with Care Bears, with improved trading dynamics and significant capital inflow. The potential for a breakout remains if buying pressure persists.