Intesa Sanpaolo Becomes the First Italian Bank to Invest Directly in Bitcoin

Analysts at JP Morgan predict that potential Solana and XRP ETFs could attract billions of dollars from investors, but they are expected to fall short of Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Despite this, asset managers like Grayscale and VanEck have filed for these crypto funds.

The Forgotten Runiverse game initiated the "Crash the Runiverse" event to stress-test servers for its upcoming global launch. Participants can earn Quanta, an in-game currency redeemable for XP and exclusive cosmetic armor sets.

Sotheby's is auctioning NBA Top Shot NFTs valued between $500 and $3,000, featuring highlights from players' first NBA games. The broader NFT market has seen a modest resurgence, with some projects gaining substantial value recently.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasized Bitcoin's potential as a valuable asset, contrasting it with other cryptocurrencies that still need to prove their worth. Gensler's upcoming resignation raises questions about the future regulatory approach towards digital assets beyond Bitcoin.

Berachain's pre-launch liquidity platform "Boyco" on Ethereum has attracted an impressive $1.6 billion in deposits, potentially ranking it as the 10th largest blockchain by TVL. The largest Pendle market on Berachain, "liquidBeraBTC," has a TVL of $271 million across eight protocols, with withdrawals locked for 90 days post mainnet launch.

Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and XRP have rebounded on Tuesday after Monday's plunge due to concerns about high interest rates in 2025. Dogecoin surged by nearly 11%, reclaiming lost ground and reaching a seven-day high. XRP also soared to $2.66, up almost 9% on the day, amid optimism over potential XRP ETF approvals.

The developers of Farm Frens and Everseed have set a snapshot date for an upcoming airdrop linked to their token launch on Ethereum's Base layer-2 network in January. Players' in-game currency accumulation will determine their eligibility for a share of the airdrop.

Sigma Capital, a UAE-based Web3 venture fund, has launched a $100 million blockchain startup fund to support DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, gaming, and the metaverse. The fund will focus on early-stage projects and manage a portfolio of liquid tokens and high-yield DeFi strategies.

Bubblemaps will introduce its own token on Solana for its upcoming investigation platform, Intel Desk, set to launch in Q1 2025. The platform will allow users to propose and vote on investigations using the Solana Bubblemaps Token (BMT).

Circle's USD Coin (USDC) experienced a 78% year-over-year circulation growth, surpassing 500 million users globally. Monthly transaction volume exceeded $1 trillion in November 2024, with total all-time volume surpassing $20 trillion. USDC's compliance with regulations like MiCA and Canada's rules sets it apart from competitors.