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Calling Bitcoin a scam reflects investor psychology, not fundamentals, with prospect theory explaining panic selling after sharp drops. Bitcoin (BTC) critics have returned to a familiar refrain, calling the asset a scam as it struggles to go back to the five-figure level it last enjoyed in mid-November. However, crypto commentator Shanaka Anslem Perera has reframed the argument as a psychological response rather than a financial one, tying panic selling to Nobel Prize–winning prospect theory. The Psychology Behind the “Scam” Label In a November 17 post on X, Perera argued that steep corrections often push retail investors to search for…

Key takeawaysYouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid.The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD.The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers.Creators may gain faster access and alternative treasury options, but they must also consider fees and the complexity of tax reporting.In mid-December 2025, YouTube added a new option to its monetization toolkit: Eligible US creators can now choose to receive payouts in PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD).The update, reported by Fortune, does not change how creators earn money on YouTube,…

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is considering a strategic reshuffling to strengthen its presence in the US market, a move that could see Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s majority stake in the company reduced.Zhao’s controlling stake in Binance has been a “major hurdle” to the company expanding to strategically critical US states, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Although no concrete plans have been announced, the conversation surrounding any potential action remains reportedly “fluid.” The company is also considering partnerships with US-based companies, including asset manager BlackRock and decentralized finance (DeFi) platform World Liberty…

Key Takeaways Google has made Gemini 3 Flash the default model for AI Mode in Search globally. Gemini 3 Flash enhances AI Mode’s ability to process complex queries with greater speed and precision. Share this article Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash as the default model for AI Mode in Search globally.The new model enables AI Mode to handle complex questions with greater precision while maintaining speed, according to the company. With the upgrade, AI Mode can better understand user needs and process more nuanced questions, considering each aspect to provide responses.Users will continue to have access to real-time…

The initiative comes at a pivotal moment. The stablecoin market has grown beyond 250 billion dollars in total market value. Also, Visa’s own stablecoin settlement activity has reached a 3.5 billion dollar annualized run rate as of November 30. The new advisory practice helps banks, fintechs, merchants, and businesses understand where stablecoins fit. Also, how to use them, and how to move from ideas to real implementation. Rather than focusing only on technology, Visa aims to guide strategy, market entry, and execution. Why Businesses Are Turning to Stablecoins Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to hold a steady value, often pegged to…

One of the class-action lawsuits filed against the cryptocurrency-friendly Silvergate Bank in California is calling for claimants with ties to FTX or Alameda Research accounts.A group of investors asked Silvergate users who deposited fiat “into an FTX- or Alameda-related account” from 2019 to 2022 to submit claims for a settlement filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of California. According to the lawsuit, investors have until Jan. 30 to opt out or file a claim as part of a $10 million settlement that “resolves a lawsuit over whether Silvergate Bank, Silvergate Capital Corporation, and Alan J. Lane…

XRP enters December under renewed macro pressure, with Japan’s central bank expected to lift rates to a 30-year high. Historically, tightening from the Bank of Japan drains global risk liquidity, and during previous hikes, XRP suffered drawdowns of more than 20%. With the Fear & Greed Index sitting at 24 and holiday volatility building, investors are rotating toward safer early-stage opportunities. Meanwhile, Digitap ($TAP) Christmas campaign, which unlocks 24 festive offers over 12 days, adds another catalyst at a moment when traders are actively searching for the best crypto to buy now before market conditions shift again.Market Conditions Affecting XRP Price…

Two People Exchanging Saliva, a black-and-white film written and directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, has been shortlisted for an Academy Award in the live action short film category. The 36-minute film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this year, and has been making the festival rounds this fall and winter, winning various prizes and honors, including also being shortlisted for a 2026 César Award, often referred to as a “French Oscar.” Singh is an artist whose work has been on view at galleries like Metro Pictures and Sprüth Magers. Musteata, a writer and curator with a PhD…

Ethereum’s price action has weakened further over the past 24 hours, with the cryptocurrency falling below $3,000 and shedding about 6.8% in the last 24 hours alone.  The immediate price action points to reclaiming this $3,000 support, but a longer-term technical view suggests the current decline may be part of a much larger and more defined price framework. A macro analysis shared by crypto analyst Dona examines Ethereum’s behavior over the past two years with a structured range that suggests that the cryptocurrency might bottom at $2,187. Ethereum’s Two-Year Range Still Defines The Bigger Picture According to the analysis, Ethereum…

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is back on top, talking up President Donald Trump’s crypto stance and pointing directly at the US as the center of where this whole industry goes next. As you should know, CZ was pardoned by Trump in October, and even though he has no position at the exchange, his voice is loud enough that everyone can see he still plays a major role in shaping where the company goes. Binance is now studying how to reboot Binance.US, and the idea on the table includes a recapitalization that may cut CZ’s majority stake. Sources say his large stake…