According to PANews, the U.S. Department of Justice has charged two contractor brothers, Muneeb Akhter and Sohaib Akhter, with infiltrating and deleting 96 government databases shortly after their dismissal. The databases contained records related to Department of Homeland Security investigations and Freedom of Information Act requests. The indictment alleges that Sohaib altered permissions and executed the deletions, while Muneeb sought advice from AI on how to erase SQL Server and Windows Server 2012 logs, indicating an attempt to cover their tracks. Previously convicted for breaching the State Department, the brothers discussed removing evidence from their home and reinstalling company laptop systems before their arrest.

According to PANews, the Italian securities market regulator, Consob, has issued a notice regarding the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) currently registered with Italy's OAM must apply to become regulated Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) by December 30, 2025, to continue operations. Failure to comply will result in the cessation of services by June 30, 2026. Consob advises investors to verify whether their current VASP intends to apply for a CASP license and to check if the service provider is listed in the registries of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) or OAM. If a service provider is unauthorized, investors have the right to request the return of their assets. The regulator also urges VASPs that do not apply for CASP authorization to cease operations by December 30, close all contracts, and return user funds. VASPs must clearly disclose their future operational plans or exit strategies to users. This announcement is part of efforts to ensure a smooth and orderly transition as MiCAR is fully implemented across the EU.

On December 4th, at Dubai Blockchain Week, CZ and Schiff debated Bitcoin vs. Gold. Who do you think won?

According to Foresight News, data from SoSoValue indicates that Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $195 million on December 4, Eastern Time. The largest single-day net outflow was recorded by Blackrock's ETF IBIT, which experienced a withdrawal of $113 million. Despite this, IBIT's historical total net inflow stands at $62.55 billion. Fidelity's ETF FBTC followed with a single-day net outflow of $54.2 million, while its historical total net inflow is $12.063 billion. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $120.682 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 6.54%, representing the market value relative to Bitcoin's total market capitalization. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $57.563 billion.

The anticipated dovish Federal policy saw the Coinbase Premium Index turn positive on 28 November. source: https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-rebounds-past-90k-after-futures-market-flashes-fresh-bull-signal/

Exchange positions digital assets as essential financial literacy tool, competing with traditional banking for next generation source: https://www.blockhead.co/2025/12/05/binance-targets-childrens-savings-market-with-crypto-accounts-for-ages-6-17/

A team of security researchers discovered an unpatchable security flaw in a common Android chip that could allow attackers to gain complete access to devices, putting crypto users at risk, according to a recent report by Ledger. The problem exists in a particular chip made by MediaTek, a company based in Taiwan. The chip in […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/crypto-users-risk-android-security-flaw/

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Why has the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market as a whole exhibited counter-cyclical phenomena? How can we weave together a complete narrative to connect AI, the US-China rivalry, and the unusual performance of Bitcoin and gold?

Financial engineering, which once amplified upward returns, now also exacerbates downward risks.

Ethereum's ultimate ambition is to become the "Windows of finance." When currencies require automated, globalized, and intelligent settlement, the comprehensive functions of its open ecosystem will reshape the global financial ecosystem, and its value space will continue to expand as the ecosystem grows.

The emergence of the x402 protocol is akin to the challenge posed by bills of exchange to the gold and silver standard in the 17th century—new economic forms always emerge before rules. However, the robustness of technological infrastructure is just as important as the maturity of the institutional framework.

Wallets, Web 3.0, AI Agent, Curator, DeFi, 5 Key Development Directions for Web3 Wallets (Jinse Finance) - The future form of Web3 wallets has 5 key development directions.

We no longer train people with "only half a brain," but rather "new-type generalists" who can collaborate with machines in the AI ​​era while simultaneously mastering both humanities and rationality.

The crypto market may be entering a new phase of "central bank-led compliance." Understanding the Federal Reserve's strategic intentions and policy logic, and adapting to the regulatory framework it promotes, is key to seizing opportunities and meeting challenges in the digital finance era.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 2899, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.