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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast — 12/06/2025
Welcome back! Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a fast-moving market reacting to ETF flows and macro data, major regulatory shifts in the U.S. and Europe, and fresh signals of institutional adoption and security trends shaping crypto’s next chapter.
Just-In: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Moves Another $100M in Bitcoin, What’s Happening?
Read the full story | Author: Varinder Singh | Date: Not specified
SpaceX transferred 1,083 BTC (roughly $100 million) into new wallets, continuing a pattern of rotating holdings ahead of today’s PCE inflation release and options expiry. The move coincided with bitcoin slipping to around $91,000 and a dip in derivatives open interest, stoking speculation about institutional positioning. On-chain data suggests portions were moved to Coinbase Prime, likely for custody.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slides to $91K as ETF Outflows Deepen Market Anxiety
Read the full story | Author: Oliver Knight, Saksham Diwan | Date: Dec 5, 2025
Bitcoin fell toward $91,200 as BlackRock’s IBIT logged another $113 million in outflows and futures markets continued to deleverage. Despite the pullback, options positioning remains tilted to the upside, even as altcoins underperformed and liquidations clustered around the $90,600 level. ZEC and TRX bucked the trend with notable gains.
BlackRock’s IBIT Faces Record Outflow Run as Bitcoin Struggles to Reclaim Bull Trend
Read the full story | Author: Shaurya Malwa | Date: Dec 5, 2025
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has seen over $2.7 billion in redemptions across five weeks, with another $113 million out on Thursday, marking its longest outflow streak since launch. Analysts frame the trend as a cooling of new capital rather than a structural exit, but flows remain a key directional driver. IBIT’s data is increasingly viewed as a proxy for U.S. demand while BTC trades well below its October highs.
The US CFTC announces that spot crypto asset contracts will begin trading for the first time on CFTC-registered futures exchanges
Read the full story | Author: Shashwat Chauhan / Reuters | Date: Dec 4, 2025
The CFTC will allow spot crypto asset contracts to trade on agency-registered futures exchanges for the first time, a landmark step for market oversight. Proponents say moving spot trading under CFTC standards could boost transparency and institutional participation, though questions persist over which tokens are commodities versus securities. Initial launches are expected within weeks.
Here’s How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday’s Inflation Report
Read the full story | Author: Omkar Godbole, AI Boost | Date: Dec 5, 2025
With the PCE inflation print in focus, implied volatility across majors remains contained and markets are eyeing a potential dip in 10-year yields to support crypto. A softer report could help BTC break its tight $92k–$94k range, while one-day implied moves suggest roughly 1.9% for BTC, 3% for ETH, 3.9% for SOL, and 4.3% for XRP. Traders expect clarity from next week’s Fed meeting regardless of the PCE outcome.
EU Seeks to Transfer Crypto Oversight to Bloc’s Securities and Markets Authority
Read the full story | Author: Jamie Crawley | Date: Dec 5, 2025
The European Commission proposed shifting crypto supervision from national regulators to ESMA to reduce fragmentation under MiCA. The change aims to streamline cross-border oversight and improve consistency, but still requires approval from the European Parliament and Council. It would mark a step toward a more unified EU market architecture for digital assets.
Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients
Read the full story | Author: Ian Allison | Date: Dec 5, 2025
Kraken introduced an invitation-only VIP service for clients with a $10 million average balance or $80 million in annual volume, offering dedicated relationship managers and exclusive experiences. The move underscores exchanges’ push to court family offices and private wealth as the company readies a U.S. listing. It reflects a broader institutional tilt in crypto services.
Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Holds Near $92k, Equities Slip On Fresh Economic Signals
Read the full story | Author: Not provided | Date: Not specified
Asian trading opened with bitcoin steady near $92,000 while regional equities softened on new macro signals. The tone suggests cautious positioning across risk assets heading into U.S. data and central bank catalysts.
AI Is Getting Better at Hacking Crypto’s Smart Contracts
Read the full story | Author: Kyle Torpey | Date: Dec 5, 2025
New research shows advanced AI models are increasingly capable of identifying and exploiting known smart contract flaws at lower cost and higher speed in simulations. While most wins echo already-documented vulnerabilities, the trend compresses the window between deployment and exploit, raising the stakes for auditing and monitoring. The same tools, however, are proving useful for defensive code reviews, fueling an ongoing security arms race.
Uniswap’s Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association
Read the full story | Author: Jesse Hamilton | Date: Dec 5, 2025
The Blockchain Association hired Uniswap Labs’ Lindsay Fraser to lead policy as the industry presses Congress on market structure, stablecoin implementation, and tax rules. The group’s upcoming summit will convene senior regulators and lawmakers, signaling a coordinated push for clarity. It highlights the increasing sophistication of crypto advocacy in Washington.
