Author: CryptoHoppers

According to reports, Coinbase has launched regulated futures linked to Shiba Inu, opening the token to trading on a US derivatives venue. The new products include perpetual-style contracts and monthly futures tied to what Coinbase calls the 1k SHIB index (a 1,000 token index), with trading scheduled to run 24/7. The rollout began on December 5, 2025, as part of a broader push by the exchange to add altcoin derivative listings under US rules. Regulated Futures Hit The Market Reports have disclosed that the perpetual contracts operate like offshore swaps in form but are offered through Coinbase’s regulated platform and…

TLDR Individuals using electricity illegally for crypto face fines from 15,000 to 37,000 somoni. Groups committing large-scale offenses risk fines up to 75,000 somoni or 2–5 years imprisonment. Organized groups on an especially large scale may face 5–8 years in prison. Illegal mining has caused electricity shortages and financial losses exceeding 32 million TJS. Tajikistan has officially introduced criminal penalties for the illegal use of electricity for cryptocurrency mining.  The new regulations aim to curb unauthorized electricity consumption by individuals and groups operating mining farms. Offenders face fines ranging from 15,000 to 75,000 somoni or imprisonment for two to eight…

TLDR: Senate Republicans push for markup next week to advance crypto market legislation. Democrats seek stronger governance and consumer protection measures in the bill. Agriculture Committee’s draft leaves DeFi and other sections unresolved. Industry closely watches negotiations as holiday recess approaches, signaling urgency. Senators are accelerating efforts to finalize the crypto market bill as the holiday recess approaches.  Lawmakers are negotiating key provisions to create clear rules for the cryptocurrency industry, with only days remaining in the congressional calendar. Republicans are pushing for a markup next week, while Democrats continue seeking revisions to address governance and consumer protections.  Industry participants…

TLDR: Uber will invest over $400M in Japan in 2025 to grow local operations and marketing. The company plans deeper partnerships with taxi operators to strengthen mobility services. Uber Eats adoption in Japan is 20%, leaving room for growth in urban areas. Digital income programs for drivers may expand to Japan, offering flexible work opportunities. Uber commits $2B to Japan through a five-year expansion plan aimed at strengthening its position across mobility, delivery, and flexible work services.  The commitment was confirmed during a visit to Tokyo by Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who outlined the company’s long-term priorities for the…

Bitget is a popular cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy, hold, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies with low fees. The platform offers various features that allow beginners and advanced traders to have a smooth trading experience and explore the web3 ecosystem.These features include a spot, futures, and margin trading interface, trading bots, Bitget launchpad, and a standard web3 wallet for exploring decentralized applications (dApps). In addition, Bitget has a copy trading interface that allows new traders to imitate the trades of elite investors and maximize their returns even with little experience.This Bitget review will explain what is Bitget? Is Bitget…

Solana’s price trades below $130 after losing key high-timeframe support, increasing the risk of a capitulation move toward deeper liquidity below $100. Summary SOL breaks below $130, confirming a bearish structural shift. Price remains below the point of control with weak volume bounces. Untested liquidity below $100 raises capitulation risk. Solana (SOL) is showing increasing signs of downside vulnerability as price action slips beneath the critical $130 level on a closing basis. This region previously acted as high-time-frame support, and its loss marks a notable shift in market structure. With price now trading below key volume-profile levels and buyer response…

TLDR: Belarus blocks Bitget, ByBit, OKX and others after regulators cite inappropriate advertising on their websites. Users report access failures and warnings that VPN logins may risk account freezes on restricted exchanges. Officials confirm actions align with Article 511 of the Law on Mass Media, expanding oversight of crypto activity. A new centralized wallet registry tracks addresses linked to suspected criminal fundraising in ongoing cases. Belarus bars citizens from using foreign crypto exchanges after state authorities moved to block several major global trading platforms on December 10.  Local users reported that Bitget, ByBit, and OKX stopped opening through national internet…

TLDR Ethereum ETFs bought 67,532 ETH, over 3x the weekly issuance of 18,577 ETH. Bitcoin ETFs purchased 3,170 BTC, slightly exceeding new weekly network issuance. ETF demand surpasses new supply, but prices remain stable without major reaction. $208M in ETH and $286M in BTC were absorbed by ETFs without immediate market spikes. Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs have recently shown strong purchasing activity, exceeding the amount of new coins being issued.  According to data shared by Bull Theory, Ethereum ETFs purchased 67,532 ETH in the past seven days, while the Ethereum network issued only 18,577 ETH. This means ETF buying accounted…

ARK Invest chief executive officer Cathie Wood is repositioning her portfolio for the next wave of technological disruption, predicting that emerging innovation companies will deliver compound annual returns of 40 to 50% while the “Magnificent 6,” or “Mag 6,” tech giants (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, and Nvidia) achieve more modest gains of 15 to 20%.  The list used to include Tesla, which made it “Mag 7.” Speaking in a Global Money Talk interview, Wood detailed her firm’s three-tiered market outlook and recent portfolio rebalancing, including taking profits from Tesla to increase cryptocurrency holdings, the results of October’s…

TLDR; Exchanges hold 3.27M BTC, only 5% below all-time highs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate treasuries reduce exchange reserves. Self-custody adoption rises after major exchange failures. Regulatory compliance drives redistribution, not a Bitcoin shortage. Exchange BTC holdings have recently drawn attention as analysts report declining balances on major platforms.  Despite claims of a “collapse,” the reality differs. Exchanges currently hold about 3.27 million BTC, just 5% below the all-time high of 3.46 million BTC. This indicates no immediate shortage or liquidity crisis. The decrease in reserves is gradual and reflects broader shifts in the crypto ecosystem.  Changes in market participation,…