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Strategy Maintains Nasdaq 100 Spot Despite MSCI Drama — Details

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has retained its position in the Nasdaq 100 index following its latest annual reshuffle, despite the risk of potential exclusion from MSCI’s indexes. The company, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, survived the rebalancing while several other firms were added or removed. However, MSTR’s stock price has declined nearly 25% over the past month. Amid these developments, global index provider MSCI is considering excluding companies with significant crypto holdings from its indices. In response, Strategy’s leadership has engaged with MSCI, arguing that the firm is not merely a passive Bitcoin holder but an active software company with a strategic financial approach. They support consistent eligibility criteria but oppose MSCI’s proposal to delist firms with over 50% digital asset exposure. Analysts warn that such a move could result in significant outflows for Strategy.

bitcoinist12/14 16:02

Strategy Maintains Nasdaq 100 Spot Despite MSCI Drama — Details

bitcoinist12/14 16:02

Ledger’s Ian Rogers Criticises Crypto Exchanges For ‘Irresponsible’ Security, Dismisses Crypto’s Quantum Risk

Ledger's Chief Experience Officer Ian Rogers has criticized crypto exchanges for "irresponsible" security practices, stating that software wallets and mobile-first designs create a false sense of user security. He argued exchanges should guide users toward hardware-backed security like passkeys integrated with Ledger devices, rather than relying on biometric locks which he deemed insufficient for protecting significant value. Rogers dismissed near-term concerns about quantum computing threats to crypto, citing confidence in Ledger's internal cryptography experts, particularly CTO Charles Guillemet. He revealed Ledger is already developing quantum-resistant solutions to deploy well before they become necessary. He emphasized that security involves risk management rather than perfection, noting Ledger's "secure by design" approach sometimes slows product development but minimizes potential damage from attacks. Rogers also highlighted adoption barriers, noting smartphones are designed for sharing information rather than protecting value, and warned that anyone requesting seed phrases is "a thief." His product philosophy focuses on building cohesive security experiences rather than standalone hardware.

ccn.com12/14 12:09

Ledger’s Ian Rogers Criticises Crypto Exchanges For ‘Irresponsible’ Security, Dismisses Crypto’s Quantum Risk

ccn.com12/14 12:09

Weekly Preview | HASHKEY Expected to List on December 17; Coinbase Plans to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks

This week in crypto and finance features key events from December 15-20. On December 17, HashKey Group is set to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise up to HK$1.67 billion. Also on the 17th, Coinbase is expected to launch prediction markets and tokenized stocks. Regulatory focus includes an SEC roundtable on financial regulation and privacy on the 15th. Major macroeconomic data includes the U.S. November CPI report on the 18th and the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision on the 19th, where a rate hike is widely anticipated. Significant token unlocks are scheduled: Starknet (STRK) and Sei (SEI) on the 15th, Arbitrum (ARB) on the 16th, and LayerZero (ZRO) and Lista DAO (LISTA) on the 20th. Other notable events include the gensyn AI protocol public sale, Synthetix returning to Ethereum mainnet, and the Jupiter (JUP) stablecoin, JupUSD, expected to launch.

marsbit12/14 11:41

Weekly Preview | HASHKEY Expected to List on December 17; Coinbase Plans to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks

marsbit12/14 11:41

Twenty One’s first-day slide highlights investor caution toward BTC-backed stocks

Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-native company with ambitions to become the largest corporate BTC holder, saw its shares fall nearly 20% on its NYSE debut under ticker XXI. Despite holding over 43,500 BTC and having high-profile backers like Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether, the stock traded close to its net asset value, signaling a lack of investor premium for its business model. The decline reflects broader caution due to Bitcoin's volatility, fading SPAC enthusiasm, and eroding mNAV premiums. Investors appear to be shifting toward demanding clear revenue models and sustainable cash flows rather than pure Bitcoin treasury narratives.

cointelegraph12/14 09:12

Twenty One’s first-day slide highlights investor caution toward BTC-backed stocks

cointelegraph12/14 09:12

How a $300 mln Ripple fund revealed Korea’s crypto obsession

VivoPower International PLC has strategically partnered with Ripple Labs and South Korean asset manager Lean Ventures to create a $300 million investment vehicle targeting Ripple Labs shares. This capital-light initiative allows VivoPower to gain exposure to Ripple and XRP holdings without using its own balance-sheet capital, while generating an estimated $75 million in returns over three years. The move taps into South Korea’s strong institutional and retail demand for XRP-linked assets and aligns with the country’s recent regulatory shift, which now recognizes crypto firms as venture businesses, granting them tax benefits and state support. The announcement boosted VivoPower’s stock by 13%, reflecting market confidence in the strategy.

ambcrypto12/14 07:02

How a $300 mln Ripple fund revealed Korea’s crypto obsession

ambcrypto12/14 07:02

Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure

Standard Chartered and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to build crypto infrastructure for institutional clients. The collaboration will explore offerings across trading, prime services, custody, staking, and lending. The partnership combines Standard Chartered’s banking and custody expertise with Coinbase’s institutional crypto platform to develop secure, compliant digital asset services. This builds on their existing relationship in Singapore, where Standard Chartered provides real-time SGD transfers for Coinbase. Separately, the US OCC conditionally approved national trust bank charters for five crypto-related firms, including BitGo, Fidelity, Paxos, Circle, and Ripple. Coinbase is also expected to announce new products soon.

cointelegraph12/14 07:00

Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure

cointelegraph12/14 07:00

Shiba Inu May Run 25x Again, Yet Ozak AI’s 2026 Outlook Looks Far More Explosive

Analysts project Shiba Inu (SHIB) could surge 20x–25x in the upcoming bull cycle, supported by strong community engagement and technical accumulation patterns. However, Ozak AI (OZ) is gaining more attention for its advanced real-time AI intelligence engine, featuring millisecond predictive models, autonomous multi-chain agents, and cross-chain analytics. Already operational with over $4.9 million raised in its presale, Ozak AI’s self-improving technology and data-driven approach lead analysts to forecast a 50x–100x growth trajectory by 2026, positioning it as a high-potential AI-crypto investment with lower early-stage risk compared to meme-driven assets like SHIB.

TheNewsCrypto12/14 05:34

Shiba Inu May Run 25x Again, Yet Ozak AI’s 2026 Outlook Looks Far More Explosive

TheNewsCrypto12/14 05:34

Tether Submits Bid To Acquire Juventus Football Club — Details

Stablecoin issuer Tether has submitted a bid to acquire a controlling 65.4% stake in Italian football club Juventus FC from the Agnelli family's holding company, Exor. This follows Tether's earlier investments, which it acquired a 10% stake in the club. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the move aims to provide stable, long-term capital to support the club's growth and performance. As part of the proposal, Tether has pledged to invest 1 billion euros into the club for sports development. However, reports indicate that Exor has stated Juventus is not for sale. Tether, the operator of USDT, has a market capitalization of $186.24 billion.

bitcoinist12/14 05:01

Tether Submits Bid To Acquire Juventus Football Club — Details

bitcoinist12/14 05:01

Tether Eyes Stock Tokenization Option In Ambitious $20 Billion Raise

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is planning a significant $20 billion fundraising effort to enter the US market. The company is exploring strategies such as share buybacks and stock tokenization to boost investor liquidity and prevent existing shareholders from selling stakes at a discount. Tether has held talks with major firms like SoftBank and Ark Investment Management but has not provided a timeline for an IPO. Separately, Tether announced a binding cash proposal to acquire a majority stake in Italian football club Juventus, aiming for a long-term partnership and pledging €1 billion in development support.

bitcoinist12/13 17:02

Tether Eyes Stock Tokenization Option In Ambitious $20 Billion Raise

bitcoinist12/13 17:02

Tether’s Billion Dollar Juventus Bid Gets Shot Down by Exor

Tether, the cryptocurrency stablecoin issuer, made a binding all-cash offer of approximately €1.1 billion to acquire a majority 65.4% stake in Italian football club Juventus FC from its longtime owner, the Agnelli family's holding company Exor. The proposal, which included a pledge to invest an additional €1 billion into the club, was promptly rejected by Exor, which stated Juventus is not for sale. Despite Tether's increased involvement with the club this year, including acquiring over 10% of shares and securing board representation, the Agnelli family remains committed to maintaining ownership. This rejection represents a setback for Tether's strategy to diversify beyond stablecoins into traditional assets like sports.

TheNewsCrypto12/13 09:46

Tether’s Billion Dollar Juventus Bid Gets Shot Down by Exor