According to Cointelegraph, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled new proposals aimed at enhancing the country's investment culture, seeking input from the cryptocurrency sector. The FCA released discussion and consultation papers on Monday, inviting crypto firms to provide feedback on initiatives designed to broaden consumer access to investments and revise rules concerning client categorization and conflicts of interest. The discussion paper highlighted that a significant portion of underperformance in high digital engagement practices apps could be linked to trading in cryptoassets and contracts for difference. The proposal underscored potential risks for consumers using cryptoasset proxies without investment limits, warnings, or appropriateness tests. In its consultation paper, the FCA suggested that a personal investment history primarily in speculative high-risk or leveraged products or crypto assets does not typically indicate professional capability unless there is substantial evidence that the client meets the professional client threshold through other relevant factors, including the client's ability to bear potential losses. The proposed changes aim to streamline the FCA's existing guidelines, forming part of a strategy to potentially eliminate some arbitrary tests and grant firms more responsibility to ensure compliance. Companies advising clients on or selling digital assets are encouraged to respond to the recommendations by February and March. The UK has emerged as a pivotal hub for crypto companies operating outside the United States. This development comes amid a shift in regulatory and enforcement approaches under U.S. President Donald Trump, which many industry leaders previously viewed as an uncertain regulatory environment. In December, the UK government enacted legislation recognizing digital assets as property, thereby enhancing clarity on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) in scenarios such as the recovery of stolen goods or insolvency. As the market continues to grow in the UK, the government is reportedly contemplating a ban on crypto donations to political parties.

Miners on the frontline: Gauging BTC’s next move. source: https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-miners-face-all-time-high-costs-heres-what-it-means-for-btc/

Technance launches an enterprise-grade infrastructure stack for exchanges, neobanks, and Web3 platforms with modular trading and liquidity tools source: https://catenaa.com/industries/technology/technance-unveils-new-web3-infra-stack/

Hyperliquid Strategies, which filed for a $1 billion shelf registration in October to fund its HYPE treasury, approved a stock repurchase program. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/381780/hype-token-treasury-hyperliquid-strategies-stock-repurchase?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

On Dec 08, 2025, 18:58 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 890 USDT and is now trading at 889.97998 USDT, with a narrowed 1.30% decrease in 24 hours.

The Trump administration has pulled the plug on the long‑delayed October PPI report just days before the Federal Reserve meets to decide interest rates. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics said Monday it will skip the October release completely and roll those numbers into the November report, now set for January 14, according to the […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-cancels-october-ppi-report-pre-fed/

U. S. crypto investors now have just over two weeks to execute any final sales before sweeping IRS reporting rules go live on January 1, 2026. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/12/49265504/irs-rule-changes-in-2026-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-traders-need-to-know-about?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Bitcoin surpasses $94,515, the cumulative short liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges (CEX) will reach $1.817 billion. Conversely, if Bitcoin falls below $85,587, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on these exchanges will amount to $1.332 billion.

Metallica's official X account was hacked to promote the Solana token METAL, making them the latest victim of celebrity meme coin scams. Rapper 50 Cent and wrestler Hulk Logan also joined the growing list of victims this month.

Andrew Tate's meme coin, Daddy Tate ($DADDY), surged on Solana with his massive online following but faced steep price drops amid controversy and insider trading allegations, posing high risk for investors due to its dependency on Tate's influence and volatile market nature.