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Crypto index funds ‘a big deal’ as market complexity grows: Bitwise CIO

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwZTgtODBlMi03ODdjLWExMjYtNzM2NjMyNTk5M2Vj.jpg" alt="Crypto index funds ‘a big deal’ as market complexity grows: Bitwise CIO">Wide crypto-tracking funds will become more popular as investors will seek exposure as the market becomes more complex, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.

Bitcoin peeled off exchanges this year in ‘positive long-term sign’

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWUwMWEtYzg4ZS03YzdjLTk5NzItOTI3NjI4ZjgyODYw.jpg" alt="Bitcoin peeled off exchanges this year in ‘positive long-term sign’">Some of the Bitcoin outflows from exchanges are going to individual users’ storage wallets, but ETFs and institutions are accumulating coins too.

Tether deepens AI bet, backs Italian firm’s humanoid robots

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwZGQtOGVkNi03N2EzLThiYWYtZTM1Y2UzNjA2ODgz.jpg" alt="Tether deepens AI bet, backs Italian firm’s humanoid robots">The funding will support the development of humanoid robots for industrial use, aiming for “industrial scale performance.”

Polymarket trading figures are being double-counted: Paradigm

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVmMzYtZDI2ZC03OGEzLTk4NGQtMDMzMjNlODhjZDg3.jpg" alt="Polymarket trading figures are being double-counted: Paradigm">Paradigm researchers found that major analytics dashboards are double-counting Polymarket’s trading volume due to redundant blockchain events.

Elon Musk suggests this underrated AI business could be a big driver of SpaceX’s valuation

With SpaceX’s valuation expected to skyrocket, its CEO largely credits satellites, rocket launches — and the company’s plan to solve a major AI-industry problem.

Investors’ bearishness is often overdone — but their market bubble fears may be spot-on

There was widespread concern about dot-com stocks and the housing market before those crashes.

OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwMTAtZTRlNC03MWJkLTk2YTYtMDhhOWEzZWQ4NDY1.jpg" alt="OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently">Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Jonathan Gould says crypto companies should have a path to supervision in the banking system, which can evolve to embrace blockchain.

CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwMzctN2NkNS03N2I5LWJmNGUtYTJjMGFhOTI2MTM3.jpg" alt="CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets">The pilot program allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDC for margin collateral, provided strict reporting criteria are followed.

Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAwNGUtYWIwZS03NTM2LThmMzYtMjJmYTA1ZWRjNzk1.jpg" alt="Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure">While crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions.

‘It’s a perilous choice’: I’ve been offered a part-time job. Do I file for Social Security at 67 or 70?

“My income will be reduced to less than one-fifth of my current annual salary.”

Bitcoin catches a bid, but data shows pro traders skeptical of rally above $92K

Bitcoin's rejection at the short-term range highs is caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, liquidations and stagnant spot ETF flows. Will clearer signals from the US economy boost BTC volumes?

Nvidia’s stock rises as Trump blesses China sales. Here’s how big the opportunity could be.

Nvidia previously pegged lost China revenue at $8 billion a quarter, and that was for a scaled-down chip.

This financial company was just added to the S&P 500, and its stock is surging

Ares is getting the nod over Strategy as the index looks to replace Kellanova.

‘He almost has to keep buying’: Why Michael Saylor’s Strategy is doubling down on bitcoin.

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company Strategy on Monday said it bought another roughly $1 billion of bitcoin last week, its biggest single-time purchase since July.

Why Trump’s new $12 billion farm aid package is just a Band-Aid for struggling soybean growers

The Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package may be too little, too late for American farmers — particularly soybean producers suffering from the effects of a U.S.-instigated global trade war.

Odell Beckham Jr. says a $100 million NFL contract won’t last a lifetime. Here’s what other athletes think.

The former NFL star has stirred up conversation around how quickly a professional athlete can spend a $100 million — or what’s left of that sum after several key expenses

Bitcoin’s November crash was no accident

An always-on crypto-hype machine lives to goose prices and then blame “macro” when the selloff hits.

Crypto, TradFi sentiment improves: Will Bitcoin traders clear shorts above $93K?

Improving retail crypto and TradFi investor sentiment align with the recent uptick in Bitcoin price, but sell orders and short positions in the $93,000 range threaten to cap the rally.

Saylor pitches Bitcoin-backed banking system to nation-states

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWZmOTctOTNhYS03YTA1LTg1NGQtZjVmNmVmNTQ5OGNm.jpg" alt="Saylor pitches Bitcoin-backed banking system to nation-states">Speaking in Abu Dhabi, the Strategy CEO said nations could use Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit markets to offer regulated accounts with higher yields.

Mortgage rates are surging ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut. What gives?

Mortgage rates are rising sharply even though the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates later this week.