Cloudflare experienced a service disruption on December 5, 2025, affecting major websites including government portals, LinkedIn, and cryptocurrency platforms such as Coinbase. The company deployed a fix within 10 minutes after detecting elevated error rates in Workers scripts at 09:38 UTC. Solana-based protocols including Jupiter Exchange and Raydium reported user interface failures, though backend systems remained operational.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse projected Bitcoin will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026, speaking at Binance Blockchain Week. He cited improved U.S. regulatory clarity and strong macroeconomic tailwinds as primary drivers. Bitcoin currently trades at $93,465 following recent market volatility.

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor has initiated direct engagement with MSCI as the index provider considers excluding the company from its indices, with a final determination scheduled for January 15, 2026. Removal from MSCI indices could trigger outflows of approximately $2.8 billion, according to JPMorgan analysis. Strategy's shares have declined 37% this year, and the company warned it could face a $5.5 billion loss in 2025 if Bitcoin fails to recover before year-end.

Digital asset treasury firms acquired 370,000 ETH in November 2025, down 81% from August's 1.97 million tokens, data show. BitMine Immersion leads public holders with 3.73 million ETH valued above $10 billion. Analysts suggest sustained declines in corporate buying could reduce structural market support, though staking yields may help maintain treasury sustainability.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally rejected multiple applications for 3x and 5x leveraged exchange-traded funds, citing violations of the 200% Value-at-Risk limit under Rule 18f-4. The regulator notified issuers on December 2, 2025, requesting they revise their strategies to comply with federal leverage restrictions or withdraw their filings. Rule 18f-4 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 caps leveraged ETF exposure at 2x under standard conditions, effectively barring ultra-leveraged products from registration.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed the agency will implement an innovation exemption framework for cryptocurrency companies in January 2026. The policy enables digital asset projects to issue tokens and launch products without completing full SEC registration procedures. A government shutdown from October into November delayed the original timeline for establishing the exemption before year-end, Atkins stated in a CNBC interview.

Israel's central bank announced stricter oversight rules for private stablecoin operators as the country prepares to roll out its digital shekel by 2026. Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that new licensing, reserve, and reporting requirements will target firms serving local users, citing concerns over market concentration dominated by Tether and Circle.

Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas challenged a Citi research note claiming U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows directly correlate with price declines. Citi estimated each $1 billion in withdrawals corresponds to a 3.4% price drop. Balchunas argued the calculation ignores $22.5 billion in year-to-date inflows, which would imply a 77% price increase by the same logic.

Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps alleged on November 25, 2025, that approximately 160 wallets linked to Edel Finance accumulated 30% of EDEL tokens worth $11 million during the token launch in early November. The platform identified trading patterns consistent with automated sniping tactics and coordinated funding through Binance and MEXC exchanges. Co-founder James Sherborne denied wrongdoing, stating the team acquired around 60% of supply for vesting contracts as documented in project materials.