‍EU Probes Google Over AI Training Data Practices The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google, scrutinizing its use of content from web publishers and YouTube creators for AI model training. Regulators are examining whether Google leverages its dominant market position to unfairly benefit its AI services without adequate compensation to content owners. Concerns include Google's use of publishers' content for AI-generated summaries without fair payment or opt-out options, and the use of YouTube content for training generative AI models, potentially restricting rivals' access to this data. This probe highlights the growing regulatory focus on fair competition in the AI market and could set precedents for data usage rights and creator compensation. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7559/eu-launches-antitrust-probe-into-google-s-use-of-content-for-ai

‍Oracle's AI Ambitions Face Debt and Market Scrutiny Oracle is experiencing significant stock volatility following a surge driven by AI optimism. Despite record highs in September, the company's shares have plummeted by approximately 33-46%. This decline is linked to investor concerns over Oracle's substantial debt, which has grown to over $82 billion, with a debt-to-equity ratio around 520%, driven by massive investments in AI infrastructure and data centers. The company's reliance on partners like OpenAI and its aggressive expansion strategy are under scrutiny amid broader industry questions about the sustainability of AI spending and potential circular trading in partnerships. Analysts warn that Oracle's balance sheet is stretched, and the coming months will be critical for its high-stakes AI bet. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7558/oracle-s-ai-ambitions-clouded-by-mounting-debt-and-market-scrutiny

‍BitcoinWorld Wins Crypto Press Award at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai BitcoinWorld has been honored with a winner's position in the "Crypto Press" category at the inaugural Blockchain 100 Award ceremony. The event, held during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, recognized top innovators in the Web3 industry. The award highlights BitcoinWorld's commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate, and community-focused journalism in the digital asset space. This recognition, based on public nominations and Binance user votes, underscores the platform's significant contribution to the crypto community. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7557/bitcoinworld-wins-blockchain-100-award-at-binance-week-dubai

‍CoinsPaid Integrates Arbitrum & Base for Enhanced Payment Processing CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid, a leading European crypto payment gateway, has integrated Arbitrum and Base, prominent Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions. This integration aims to provide users with faster, more affordable transactions by supporting ETH and USDC on both networks. Merchants will benefit from near-instant payments with significantly lower fees, while retaining Ethereum's security. Aliaksei Tulia, CTO of CoinsPaid, stated, "Adding support for Arbitrum and Base marks an important milestone in our mission to make crypto payments frictionless at scale." The move leverages Arbitrum's optimistic rollup technology and Base's user-friendly, Ethereum-compatible design to reduce fees and boost transaction speed, fostering wider adoption of crypto payments. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7556/coinspaid-integrates-arbitrum-base-for-faster-cheaper-payments

‍CARV Unites Social Capital & On-Chain Value with Cashie 2.0 and x402 CARV introduces Cashie 2.0, integrating the x402 payment protocol to transform social engagement into on-chain value. This innovation addresses the challenge of rewarding genuine community interaction by connecting social metrics with blockchain economics. Key components include: - x402 Payment ('The Pledge'): Gasless ERC-3009 signature for on-chain commitments. - CARV ID ('The Proof'): ERC-7231 standard mapping social handles to on-chain identities. - ERC-8004 Agent ('The Executor'): AI-powered agent for automated reward distribution. Cashie 2.0 offers a developer stack for an agent-to-agent economy and supports universal ERC-20 tokens, enhancing flexibility within the Base ecosystem. A $45,000 prize pool campaign is underway to incentivize adoption. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7555/carv-unites-social-capital-on-chain-value-with-cashie-2-0-and-x402

‍LBank BoostHub to List Kyo Finance (KYO) with 100,000 Token Airdrop LBank is set to list Kyo Finance (KYO) on its BoostHub platform, accompanied by a 100,000 KYO token airdrop. The event aims to reward community participation and introduce promising Web3 projects. Participation requires a minimum of 1,000 USDT holdings and a trade, or an average net asset value of 1,000 USDT. Token distribution is scheduled for December 17th, 2025, at 18:00 SGT. Kyo Finance is a liquidity technology platform enhancing cross-chain interoperability and DEX experiences, backed by prominent investors. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7554/lbank-boosthub-to-list-kyo-finance-kyo-with-a-100-000-token-airdrop

‍US Lawmaker Proposes CBDC Ban in Key Defense Bill Representative Keith Self has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit the development or implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State" amendment aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from testing or developing a CBDC and from maintaining individual accounts. This move follows assurances from Republican leadership that anti-CBDC language would be included in the bill, which was later omitted. Lawmakers express concerns that a CBDC could threaten financial freedom and privacy, with Rep. Warren Davidson stating, "CBDC inserts the government between you and your money then sets conditions on your access to it.” The NDAA is considered essential legislation, making it a strategic venue for this policy debate. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7552/us-lawmaker-proposes-cbdc-ban-in-key-defense-bill-amendment

‍Octra Defends $200 Million Valuation Amidst Public Offering Scrutiny Web3 infrastructure provider Octra is responding to criticism regarding its $200 million valuation as it prepares for a public token sale. The controversy arose after Delphi Labs' COO questioned the significant increase in the company's valuation since its seed round. Octra's co-founder stated that substantial technical progress, including a functional network operating stably for months and extensive sandbox testing, justifies the current valuation. The project focuses on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), enabling computation on encrypted data. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7551/octra-defends-200m-valuation-amidst-public-offering-scrutiny

‍Solana Liquidity Declines to Bear Market Levels, $500M at Risk On-chain data indicates a significant decrease in Solana's liquidity, nearing bear market lows. This occurs amid market uncertainty, with $500 million in long positions vulnerable to a potential 5.5% price drop. Despite recent altcoin gains, Solana's metrics suggest potential instability. Realized losses are outpacing profits, and open interest in futures has decreased. However, some analysts view this as a precursor to a new cycle. Positive signs include SOL outflows from exchanges and $17.72 million in spot ETF inflows this week. Yet, leverage risk remains, with $15.6 million in Solana positions liquidated recently. A 5.5% drop to $129 could liquidate $500 million in longs. Experts suggest a large liquidation event could clear excess leverage, paving the way for a healthier market reset and renewed institutional interest. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7550/solana-liquidity-hits-bear-market-lows-500m-at-risk-of-liquidation

‍"Trump Billionaires Club" Crypto Game Set for Launch Amidst Memecoin Slump A new mobile game, "Trump Billionaires Club," integrating crypto and NFTs, is slated for release on the Apple App Store on December 30th. Spearheaded by Bill Zanker, the game uses TRUMP Coin as its primary in-game currency and features NFT statues and pins for trading. Players can fund accounts with cash or cryptocurrency. The launch occurs as the official TRUMP memecoin has seen a significant downturn, dropping over 92% from its peak. Despite this, the token experienced a minor increase following the game's announcement. The game's collectibles are for enjoyment only, not investment, and are not connected to political campaigns. It is crucial to note the game is not officially affiliated with Donald Trump or his businesses. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7549/trump-billionaires-club-crypto-game-to-launch-amidst-memecoin-slump

‍France Eases Crypto Regulations for Retail Investors France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF) will update rules to allow retail investors access to certain crypto investment products, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum-based ETNs. This follows the UK's recent regulatory adjustments. The AMF will remove mandatory warning labels for qualifying crypto products, aiming for normalized treatment within the investment landscape. A review of these changes is planned for the first half of 2027. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7548/france-opens-crypto-market-to-retail-investors-following-uk

‍Hacker Exploits Binance Co-Founder's WeChat for $55,000 Crypto Scheme A hacker gained access to the WeChat account of He Yi, Binance co-founder, and used it to promote the Mubarakah (MUBARAK) token. This manipulation led to an artificial price surge, enabling the hacker to profit $55,000 by selling tokens acquired with $19,479 USDT. The incident highlights the risks of social engineering in crypto markets. Investors are reminded to exercise caution and conduct due diligence, as endorsements from compromised accounts can be part of pump-and-dump schemes. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7547/hacker-profits-55-000-via-he-yi-s-hacked-wechat-in-crypto-scheme

‍Twenty One Capital (XXI) Stock Dips 20% on NYSE Debut Twenty One Capital (XXI), a new crypto treasury company backed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, saw its stock fall nearly 20% on its first day of trading. The company merged with Cantor Equity Partners, with shares opening at $10.74 and closing at $11.42. Despite holding over 43,500 BTC, CEO Jack Mallers stated XXI is "not a treasury company," aiming to build a business generating cash flow through Bitcoin products in areas like brokerage and lending. The debut occurs amid a general downturn in crypto-exposed stocks. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7546/twenty-one-capital-xxi-stock-drops-20-on-its-trading-debut

‍Zcash's Optional Privacy Could Appeal to Regulators Muvsoft Cosine, founder of SlowMist, suggests Zcash's (ZEC) optional privacy features, unlike Monero's (XMR) default anonymity, may lead to greater regulatory acceptance. Zcash offers both transparent ("t-addresses") and shielded ("z-addresses") transaction options. Most Zcash transactions utilize transparent addresses, aligning with a more traceable model preferred by regulators navigating the evolving digital asset landscape. This flexibility positions Zcash potentially better than Monero amidst increasing global scrutiny and delistings of privacy coins. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7545/zcash-s-optional-privacy-may-win-over-regulators-expert-suggests

‍US Tech Giants Form Agentic AI Foundation to Counter China's Dominance Major U.S. tech firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft have launched the Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation. This initiative aims to foster open standards for AI development, addressing concerns about China's growing lead in open-source AI. The foundation seeks to build a collaborative ecosystem for "agentic AI" – autonomous systems that can work together. Key contributions include Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) and OpenAI's AGENTS.md specification. This strategic move comes in response to data showing China's increasing share of open-source AI downloads, highlighting the geostrategic importance of open-source technology. The collaboration emphasizes the value of open standards for preventing vendor lock-in and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in the global AI landscape, with potential implications for the crypto and tech industries. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7544/us-tech-giants-form-ai-alliance-to-counter-china-s-dominance

‍US War Department Integrates Google's Gemini AI Platform The U.S. War Department has launched GenAI.mil, incorporating Google's Gemini for Government. This initiative aims to enhance productivity for over 3 million military and civilian personnel, making it the first generative AI deployment across the department. Gemini for Government has received an IL5 authorization, allowing it to handle sensitive, unclassified defense data. This move is part of a broader strategy to foster an "AI-first" workforce and addresses technological competition with China. Google has assured that military data will remain secure and separate from public models. The integration promises to streamline tasks such as policy analysis and contracting. However, concerns remain regarding the rapid deployment of AI without sufficient testing and oversight. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7543/us-war-department-deploys-google-s-gemini-in-a-major-ai-initiative

‍Stripe Launches Tempo Blockchain Testnet with Mastercard & UBS Stripe and Paradigm's Tempo blockchain has launched its public testnet, featuring major players like Mastercard, UBS, and Visa. Designed for payments, Tempo offers dedicated payment lanes for efficiency and a stablecoin-native gas system to avoid volatile native tokens. The network aims for over 100,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7542/stripe-s-tempo-blockchain-goes-public-with-mastercard-ubs-onboard

‍Ethereum Network Fees Decline 62%: L2 Growth Offsets Base Layer Slowdown Recent data reveals a 62% decrease in Ethereum's base layer network fees, sparking debate among investors. While this indicates a cooling demand on the mainnet, the Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem is experiencing substantial growth, with transaction counts soaring on platforms like Base and Polygon. This shift suggests a migration towards more scalable L2 solutions, a trend potentially amplified by recent upgrades such as the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade. Despite the base layer slowdown, Ethereum maintains a dominant 68% market share in DeFi. Market sentiment remains cautious, with traders awaiting further clarity on L2 growth's impact on overall network adoption and ETH's long-term trajectory. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7541/ethereum-fees-plummet-62-a-warning-sign-or-l2-growth-spurt

‍CryptoUK Joins The Digital Chamber to Advance Global Digital Asset Policy UK-based trade association CryptoUK has announced its integration with US cryptocurrency advocacy group The Digital Chamber. This partnership, effective December 9, 2025, establishes a unified cross-border platform to engage with regulators and shape favorable policies for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry in both nations. The alliance comes at a critical juncture for regulatory developments in both countries. The US is advancing a digital asset market structure bill, clarifying the roles of the SEC and CFTC, while the UK consults on a regulatory framework for stablecoins, emphasizing synchronization with international partners like the US. This collaboration aims to foster responsible regulation that encourages innovation while safeguarding consumers. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7540/cryptouk-and-the-digital-chamber-unite-for-global-policy-push

‍Revolut Lists XYO Token, Expanding DePIN's Reach Global fintech platform Revolut has added support for the XYO token, a significant step for the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) sector. This listing introduces XYO, a company focused on real-world data verification for AI and digital systems, to Revolut's extensive user base. XYO utilizes over 10 million nodes to collect and validate data, with its Proof of Location and Proof of Origin technologies ensuring data integrity. The project's COIN App has introduced millions to blockchain concepts, and XYO is also listed on major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken. This move highlights the growing institutional interest in blockchain networks powering real-world data and AI infrastructure. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7539/revolut-lists-xyo-token-boosting-depin-s-mainstream-exposure