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Itaú Asset Management, the investment arm of Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has recommended that investors hold 1% to 3% of their portfolios in Bitcoin next year.In a new research note, Itaú Asset’s Renato Eid said that the global backdrop of geopolitical tension, shifting monetary policy and persistent currency risks strengthens the case for adding Bitcoin (BTC) as a complementary asset.He called Bitcoin “an asset distinct from fixed income, traditional stocks, or domestic markets, with its own dynamics, return potential, and — due to its global and decentralized nature — a currency hedging function.”The suggestion comes despite a turbulent…

Blockchain technology is probably the biggest disruptor to have emerged in the last two decades. You can come across examples of multiple use cases of blockchain across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and supply chain management. As blockchain adoption continues gaining momentum, the blockchain product manager role has become a mandatory requirement in every blockchain project. Blockchain product managers are responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the success of blockchain projects. Why do you need blockchain product managers when you can hire developers and engineers for your blockchain project? It is important to understand that technical excellence alone will not…

On December 12, 2025, Solana’s price maintained a robust position, hovering above the significant support level of $131. This movement suggests the possibility of an impending bullish trend for the cryptocurrency. The resilience in Solana’s price is noteworthy as it aligns with a growing interest in blockchain technologies, particularly those capable of supporting high transaction volumes like Solana. Solana, known for its high-performance blockchain, has been gaining traction partly due to its ability to process transactions quickly and at a low cost. These features have made it an attractive option for developers and investors alike, contributing to its recent market…

Mantle price jumped 10% to highs of $1.27 as bulls extended gains above the $1.20 mark. Bulls will eye $2.00 next, but selling pressure may yet resurface. Decentralized finance, tokenization, and ETFs could be key pillars for bulls. Mantle (MNT) has surged past the $1.20 threshold with a +10% surge in the past 24 hours, signaling potential sustained momentum. As of writing on December 12, 2025, MNT traded around $1.26. The recovery in the period follows recent consolidation, which mirrored the broader market. A similar outlook surrounded most decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset (RWA)  focused tokens. Mantle price rides…

Ether has outperformed Bitcoin over the past day with a 7% gain and a breakout that could lead to further gains.  Ether prices came just shy of $3,400 on Coinbase in late trading on Tuesday, according to Tradingview. It is the highest the asset has reached since November 13, almost four weeks ago. Analysts are calling it a breakout and eyeing further gains as ETH holds above $3,300 at the time of writing, while Bitcoin has pulled back again. “ETH is quietly setting up for something big,” said crypto analyst ‘Negentropic’ while observing that dominance had reclaimed a key moving…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have fallen to their lowest monthly sales volume this year, with digital collectibles declining by over 66% in market capitalization from their January highs. CryptoSlam data shows that NFT sales declined to $320 million in November, about half of the $629 million recorded in October. The drop pulled the monthly volumes back to levels not seen since September 2024, when digital collectible sales hit $312 million. The data also shows that from Dec. 1-7, NFTs generated $62 million in sales, marking the weakest weekly total of 2025. The slow start to December suggests that the downturn may persist through…

Gondor is betting it can build the missing financial layer for on-chain prediction markets—starting with lending against Polymarket positions.DeFi project Gondor has raised a new $2.5 million pre-seed round in December 2025, adding fresh momentum to its push to become the core lending layer for on-chain prediction markets.The round included participation from Prelude, Castle Island Ventures, and Maven11, with continued backing from the Polymarket ecosystem.We raised $2.5M to build the DeFi layer for prediction marketsNext week, we are launching a protocol to borrow against Polymarket positions and trade with 2x leverage🧵 pic.twitter.com/qL1ETjVnYl— Gondor (@gondorfi) December 5, 2025 The raise is…

After a pause of more than two years, crypto exchange Coinbase has opened its app for registration in India. At the moment, users are able to make crypto-to-crypto trades — but speaking at India Blockchain Week (IBW), Coinbase’s APAC director John O’Loghlen said the company will open up a fiat on-ramp in 2026, allowing users in India to load money and buy crypto. Coinbase opened up its services in India in 2022, and within days had to shut down support for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment network. This move came after UPI operator National Payments Corporation (NPCI) refused to…

Coinbase Institutional has predicted a bullish December following the excess leverage flushes in November.  “A rocky November may have set the stage for a December to remember,” stated Coinbase Institutional on Tuesday. The firm stated that its “systemic leverage ratio,” which tracks purely speculative positioning, has stabilized at around 4% to 5% of total market capitalization, and is down from 10% this summer. The “cautious optimism” has come about because “speculative excess has been flushed out,” it stated, explaining that the market structure is healthier now. “Lower leverage = healthier market structure + less vulnerability to sharp drawdowns heading into…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Canada’s tax authority has told investigators that roughly 40% of people using crypto platforms are at risk of not paying the right amount of tax. Reports have disclosed the figure as part of a wider push by the Canada Revenue Agency to bring crypto activity into the tax system. The move has already led to audits, court orders for data, and recovered funds, but criminal charges remain rare. Audit Findings And Numbers According to CRA figures, about 15% of flagged crypto users failed to file returns at…