XRP drew $289 million in weekly inflows, one of its strongest performances on record, according to CoinShares data. Digital asset exchange-traded products collectively recorded $1.07 billion in net inflows, reversing four consecutive weeks of outflows. The influx signals renewed institutional engagement across major crypto assets.

Strategy (MSTR) holds Bitcoin valued at approximately $60.4 billion as of December 3, while its market capitalization stands at $50.7 billion. The discount means investors can acquire the company's cryptocurrency holdings below market value, with its software operations effectively priced at a negative figure. After adjusting for $8.2 billion in debt, net Bitcoin holdings remain valued at roughly $48.6 billion, according to financial commentary platform The Kobeissi Letter.

Strategy holds approximately $59 billion in Bitcoin and may liquidate portions if its stock price drops below the value of its cryptocurrency assets. CEO Phong Le stated the company raised $1.4 billion in cash reserves to fund dividend and interest payments for up to two years without accessing its Bitcoin holdings. The firm is also exploring Bitcoin lending as an alternative strategy.

The United Kingdom officially recognized cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property on December 2, 2025, when King Charles granted royal assent to the Property (Digital Assets, etc.) Bill. This legislative milestone establishes a distinct legal framework for digital holdings, enhancing ownership rights and investor protections across the UK market.

Bitcoin climbed nearly 7% in a single trading session, pushing its market capitalization above $1.86 trillion. The rally followed the Federal Reserve's decision to end its quantitative tightening program, which had removed approximately $2.4 trillion from the financial system since mid-2022. Major institutions including Vanguard and Bank of America have introduced crypto-friendly policies, with Vanguard announcing on December 2 it will permit trading of crypto-focused ETFs across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF generated $3.7 billion in trading volume, exceeding Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF at $3.28 billion. Bitcoin price increased approximately 7% within 24 hours, reaching $93,040. Mining stocks declined despite the broader market recovery, with hash price falling to roughly $39 per PH/s.

Huione Pay, a payment subsidiary of Huione Group, suspended all withdrawal operations in Cambodia on December 1, 2025. The halt follows liquidity challenges and intensified regulatory scrutiny from U.S. authorities targeting alleged money laundering activities, according to a FinCEN representative. Tether's USDT trades at $1.00 with a market cap of $184.74 billion.

The United Kingdom has enacted legislation formally classifying cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as personal property. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill received royal assent this week, establishing legal ownership rights for digital asset holders equivalent to those for traditional property.