DeFi's total value locked (TVL) is recovering towards $140 billion after a sharp decline. Though still modest compared to the overall crypto market, activity in derivatives remains strong, with leading protocols like Aave dominating. Institutional adoption is growing amid a fragile sentiment landscape.

Libeara, supported by Standard Chartered, has launched the MG 999 tokenized gold fund in Singapore, enabling institutional investors to access gold via blockchain tokens. The fund eliminates traditional costs and includes a unique lending component for retailers like Mustafa Gold.

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Original Title: FOMC meeting today: What to expect and how the crypto market could react
Original Link: https://crypto.news/fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-crypto-market-2025/
As the FOMC meeting kicks off, markets are focused on a likely rate cut and how it could possibly

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Original Title: U.S. CFTC launches pilot for tokenized derivatives collateral
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets.
Summary
CFTC has introduced a supervised pilot that

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Original Title: MegaETH to launch Frontier mainnet beta for developers next week
Original Link: https://crypto.news/megaeth-frontier-mainnet-beta-developers-launch-2025/
Frontier Beta Launch Details
MegaETH is preparing to open its mainnet beta, known as Frontier, to developers

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Original Title: Banks push back on political ‘Debanking’ claims as analysts warn against crypto panic
Original Link: https://crypto.news/crypto-community-fear-debanking-banks-deny-allegations/
Overview
A wave of online outrage erupted this month after allegations surfaced

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Original Title: The best global crypto trading platforms for 2026
Original Link: https://crypto.news/the-best-global-crypto-trading-platforms-for-2026/
Market Shift Toward Secure Platforms
After a turbulent 2025, crypto users are shifting toward platforms that offer stronger

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas refutes comparisons between Bitcoin and tulip mania, citing Bitcoin's 17-year resilience and significant recoveries. Despite recent volatility, its enduring value is supported by institutional backing and unique market dynamics.

Vitalik Buterin's proposal for on-chain gas futures aims to stabilize Ethereum transaction fees by allowing users to lock in gas prices for future use, addressing unpredictability without lowering costs. This system would benefit high-volume users and influence network scaling decisions.

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Original Title: Harvard boosts Bitcoin ETF stake 257% in Q3 2024
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Harvard University expanded its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings by 257% in the third quarter of 2024, making the iShares Bitcoin Trust its largest disclosed position as of September 30,

Market Updates
A compliant platform has announced the reopening of platform access for Indian users, after a two-year service interruption caused by payment channel and regulatory pressures.
The company confirmed that registrations were reopened in October through an early access phase, followed by nationwide expansion. Indian users can now conduct cryptocurrency trading, transfer assets on the platform, and use simplified deposit

British Columbia has seized $1 million in assets linked to QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn, including cash, gold, and luxury items, under an unexplained wealth order. The assets are believed to have been bought with misappropriated customer funds.

Canada's CRA is investigating 2,500 Dapper Labs users for undeclared crypto income after obtaining a court order for their data. This follows past efforts to recover unpaid taxes and aims to enhance compliance and enforcement in cryptocurrency taxation.

Solana's price maintains a crucial 18-month support as traders await the FOMC meeting, anticipating monetary easing that could boost liquidity and risk assets. Technical indicators suggest a potential trend reversal, while ecosystem growth and strong institutional interest support a favorable market outlook.

EMJ Capital's Eric Jackson predicts bitcoin may reach $50 million by 2041, suggesting it could become a key collateral layer for the global financial system, replacing traditional frameworks like the Eurodollar. He emphasizes bitcoin's structural potential and appeal to younger demographics.

Google searches for "dollar debasement" have reached an all-time high, reflecting concerns over the U.S. dollar's declining value. Increased interest in debasement trades and a shift to quantitative easing could positively impact cryptocurrency markets.

The upcoming FOMC meeting on December 9-10, 2025, will focus on employment, inflation, and interest rate changes. Economists predict a 25 basis point rate cut, potentially boosting cryptocurrencies. The meeting's outcomes will significantly affect market sentiment going into 2026.