According to U.Today, Chainlink (LINK) has experienced a notable surge in whale activity and price over the past 24 hours. Whale activity on the Chainlink network has increased by an impressive 1,219%, coinciding with a 31% rise in the price of LINK. As of the latest update, LINK is trading at $13.47, following a significant rise in the previous trading session. The cryptocurrency saw its price jump from $18.58 to $26.92, forming a substantial green daily candlestick on Monday. Currently, LINK is up 28% in the last 24 hours, reaching $25.12, and has increased by 47.51% over the past week. IntoTheBlock has reported a 1,219.46% increase in the volume of large transactions, defined as transfers exceeding $100,000, for Chainlink in the last 24 hours. This surge is characterized by large transactions totaling $858.08 million, or 34.34 million LINK. The increase in large transaction volume indicates heightened activity among whales, who may be either accumulating LINK or making strategic moves to benefit from the price rally. This significant rise in whale activity suggests a deliberate effort to capitalize on the current market conditions. Chainlink continues to expand its ecosystem through high-profile integrations and collaborations. The network has partnered with major entities such as Swift, Euroclear, and leading banking and capital markets institutions. Brazil's central bank is utilizing Chainlink to develop a CBDC project for trade finance in collaboration with Microsoft. Additionally, Chainlink has launched an industry initiative with market infrastructures like Euroclear and Swift, along with prominent financial institutions including UBS, Franklin Templeton, Wellington Management, CACEIS, Vontobel, and Sygnum Bank. This initiative aims to integrate advancements in AI, Oracles, and blockchains to address the lack of real-time standardized data in fragmented markets, particularly in Europe. Furthermore, Chainlink's CCIP private transactions have recently gone live, with ANZ Bank being one of the first to adopt this capability.

According to Foresight News, the Trump transition team is reportedly considering appointing crypto-friendly individuals to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Among the candidates are Perianne Boring and Caroline Pham, both known for their favorable stance towards digital assets. Another potential candidate under consideration is Summer Mersinger, a current CFTC commissioner. Caroline Pham, in 2023, proposed a 'time-limited' pilot program aimed at regulating the digital asset market and tokenization. This initiative seeks to establish a principles-based framework for the industry. Meanwhile, Perianne Boring has been a staunch advocate for the Bitcoin mining sector, emphasizing its importance and potential benefits. The consideration of these candidates reflects a possible shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment at the CFTC.

According to PANews, Canadian Bitcoin mining giant Hive Digital has announced a significant expansion of its Bitcoin mining operations in Paraguay. The company has invested $60 million to acquire 13,480 Bitmain Antminer S21+ Hydro mining machines, which will collectively provide a total computing power of 4.3 exahashes per second (EH/s). This capacity represents 2% of the global Bitcoin network's total hash rate. Additionally, Hive has secured an option to purchase machines with an additional 4.3 EH/s capacity, which, if fully exercised, would increase their total computing power to 15 EH/s by the summer of 2025. Hive Digital anticipates that upon completion of this expansion, the company's annual revenue will exceed $300 million, with mining profits projected to reach $200 million. The decision to expand in Paraguay is driven by the country's access to affordable green energy from the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, as well as its business-friendly policies and low tax rates, which make it an attractive investment destination for Hive.

According to U.Today, renowned trader John Bollinger, known for creating the Bollinger Bands indicator, has shared his insights on Bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements. Bollinger, who seldom comments on Bitcoin's price action, provided a unique perspective on the cryptocurrency's current market dynamics. In response to a follower's observation about Bitcoin's daily candle finding support at the moving average, Bollinger confirmed the analysis and shared a Bitcoin price chart. The chart, featuring Bollinger Bands, illustrated Bitcoin's price movements in relation to the moving average, highlighting its resilience above this critical support level. Bollinger's accompanying caption, "smiles, nods.... almost squozen," suggested that Bitcoin's price nearly broke below this support, which would have been unfavorable for bullish investors. However, followers of Bollinger Bands might anticipate a price squeeze towards the upper band, currently positioned just above $100,000. The discussion around Bitcoin's ability to maintain its position above a significant support level, combined with Bollinger's remarks, raises questions about the potential for Bitcoin to reach a six-digit price. While the outcome remains uncertain, the possibility of Bitcoin achieving this psychological and technical milestone continues to intrigue the market. As Bitcoin's price action unfolds, market participants remain attentive to its potential to surpass this historic level.

According to PANews, data from SoSoValue indicates that on December 3, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net inflow of $676 million, marking the fourth consecutive day of positive inflows. The total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs now stands at $104.254 billion, representing 5.51% of Bitcoin's total market capitalization. Among the ETFs, BlackRock's IBIT saw the highest single-day net inflow of $693 million, with a historical cumulative inflow of $32.769 billion. Fidelity's FBTC recorded a single-day net inflow of $52.1747 million, bringing its historical cumulative inflow to $11.532 billion. Meanwhile, Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) and Mini Trust ETF (BTC) both reported no net inflow or outflow for the day. GBTC has a historical net outflow of $20.549 billion, while the Mini Trust BTC has a historical cumulative net inflow of $729 million.

According to U.Today, Bitcoin's Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, a key indicator of market trends, has seen its 30-day average returns drop to a more moderate +4/2%. Historically, this metric has been instrumental in signaling market movements. When the ratio exceeds +5%, it often indicates an overbought market and potential correction. Conversely, a decline below -5% suggests undervaluation, often leading to a market rebound. Currently, Bitcoin's MVRV ratio hovers just above the correction threshold, signaling caution. Retail traders who entered the market during the late-November highs have experienced minor losses, which could contribute to stabilizing the market capitalization. This cooling-off period may temper speculative fervor, allowing Bitcoin to trade within a more sustainable range. The price chart for Bitcoin shows resilience, yet it also hints at potential consolidation in the near future. Key resistance levels at $98,000 and $100,000 have previously stalled upward momentum, while $91,000 emerges as a critical support zone, bolstered by prior accumulation and strong volume profiles. Below this, the 50-day moving average at $81,500 acts as a safety net. The market's next move hinges on Bitcoin's ability to surpass the $98,000 resistance level or fall below $91,000. The MVRV ratio and these technical levels suggest a period of sideways movement or slight pullbacks before any significant upward surge. Without strong buying support, a deeper correction could occur, but breaking through $100,000 would likely ignite fresh bullish momentum. The current cooling-off phase, as indicated by Bitcoin's MVRV ratio, provides the market an opportunity to adjust. Traders should closely monitor movements around $91,000 and $98,000 to anticipate the next trend. While short-term caution is advised as the market digests recent gains, the long-term outlook remains positive.

According to Foresight News, Ripple, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, holds over $1 billion in cash reserves, with its XRP token reserves potentially exceeding $100 billion. The company's strategic approach and future prospects are closely tied to its founder and current chairman, Chris Larsen, whose extensive experience in the fintech sector has significantly influenced Ripple's market strategies. Chris Larsen's journey in the fintech industry began in the 1990s, leading to the creation of E-Loan, which went public in 1999 and reached a market valuation of over $1 billion. He later founded Prosper, another fintech company that raised over $70 million in funding. These ventures laid the groundwork for the establishment of Ripple, shaping its early market strategies and the development of the XRP token. Ripple's initial strategy was to position itself as a mature entity within the cryptocurrency space, distancing itself from the anarchistic and libertarian culture prevalent at the time. Instead of aiming to replace the financial system, Ripple sought to improve it by promoting the adoption of XRP among fintech companies and banks. This approach has been a cornerstone of Ripple's market strategy, similar to initiatives seen within the Ethereum ecosystem, albeit targeting a different audience. A notable example of Ripple's strategy is its 2019 deal with MoneyGram, where Ripple provided $50 million in funding in exchange for equity, contingent upon MoneyGram integrating Ripple's products for cross-border settlements using XRP. This move underscores Ripple's commitment to driving the adoption of XRP. Looking ahead, Ripple's substantial financial resources position it well for future growth. Earlier this year, the company spent $285 million on a stock buyback, yet it still retains over $1 billion in cash reserves, alongside its significant XRP holdings. Ripple aims to leverage its brand and financial reserves to further integrate XRP into the existing financial system. An often-overlooked aspect of Ripple's potential is its status as the only major U.S.-based company issuing tokens. This, coupled with proposals like the one from former President Trump to eliminate capital gains tax on domestic cryptocurrencies, presents a significant advantage for Ripple. Despite facing challenges such as the SEC lawsuit over the past three years, which may have caused Ripple to miss the last bull market, the company is poised to thrive in a more crypto-supportive U.S. environment over the next four years.

According to Odaily, the financial ecosystem of Aptos has experienced remarkable growth and several key developments. In November, the Total Value Locked (TVL) on Aptos surpassed $1 billion for the first time, marking a 19-fold increase year-over-year. This significant milestone highlights the platform's expanding influence in the blockchain space. In the same month, BlackRock extended its BUIDL initiative to include Aptos, along with four other blockchain networks. This move underscores the growing interest and investment in Aptos from major financial institutions. Additionally, October saw the launch of a native token contract for USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, on the Aptos network. Following this, USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, also introduced a native token contract on Aptos in November. The Aptos platform is also witnessing the development of innovative financial platforms. For instance, Propbase, a real estate tokenization marketplace, sold out its initial offerings in July. Furthermore, the Echo Protocol, which aims to bring Bitcoin liquidity to Aptos, was launched in August. These initiatives reflect the diverse range of financial applications being built on the Aptos network. Moreover, the daily trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX) on Aptos has seen a dramatic increase. From last year's $750,000, the volume has surged by 2,700% (28 times) to reach $21.5 million. This substantial growth in trading activity indicates a rising adoption and utilization of the Aptos platform within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

According to Foresight News, AI agents are increasingly becoming proficient in several domains. After internal discussions, four primary areas where AI agents excel have been identified: interacting with humans in applications, assisting human tasks, aggregating and organizing information, and providing entertainment. Firstly, AI agents are adept at interacting with humans within applications. They can process human language, making them potential users of any application designed for humans. Unlike human users, AI agents can offer services on a large scale within these platforms. They can enhance the utility of existing applications by acting as an overlay, as seen with the Bounty Bot on Farcaster. This bot allows users to post bounties externally, reducing friction. AI agents provide convenience and utility by interacting with users and extracting value from existing applications. However, not all applications are designed to support AI agents; those with immutable APIs, like Farcaster, are more suitable. Research indicates that if users fully control the agents and Web2 platforms attempt to block them, users may need to cease operating the agents. Therefore, building agents on open platforms like Farcaster is recommended. Secondly, AI agents assist in human tasks. While humans are good at signaling, they often lack execution capabilities. AI agents fill this gap by performing the heavy lifting, guided by human preferences. A notable example is BottoDAO, where the art created is influenced by the input of DAO token holders. AI handles the arduous task of art creation, while humans guide its direction through voting preferences. Thirdly, AI agents excel in aggregating and organizing information. They can process vast amounts of data, far beyond human capabilities. For instance, trading bots analyze extensive on-chain data to make informed decisions. Lastly, AI agents provide entertainment, a category that garners significant attention in the crypto space, such as Truth Terminal. Much of the entertainment value from social agents stems from the novelty of bot-generated content. However, there is interest in bots generating entertaining content based on their characteristics, interacting with other users on the platform in engaging ways, similar to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The advantage of agents as KOLs is that once they have a dedicated audience, they can easily offer additional services, particularly those that provide direct revenue to the agents rather than relying on advertising.

According to Odaily, Ripple has announced its participation in the global social impact initiative, Pledge 1%. Through its Ripple Impact program, the company has committed to allocating 1% of its profits towards advancing blockchain innovation, enhancing financial service channels, expanding carbon markets, and supporting employee-driven local impact projects. Since the launch of Ripple Impact in 2018, Ripple has donated over $180 million globally. These contributions have been directed towards supporting partners and initiatives that address critical challenges. Key areas of focus include building financial resilience in emerging markets, providing humanitarian aid, and advocating for blockchain research and development within academic circles. Ripple's commitment to these causes underscores its dedication to leveraging blockchain technology for positive social change and addressing pressing global issues.

SuperRare, a leading digital art platform, has seen a 45% dip in traffic, reflecting a broader decline in NFT sales. Despite this, CEO John Crain remains optimistic, urging a broader perspective on the market's challenges, viewing them as part of the NFT space's evolution, not its end.