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Ark Invest yesterday bought 7,565 shares of Coinbase, 23,420 shares of Circle, and 35,360 shares of ARK 21Shares Bitcoin (ticker: ARKB) through its fund ARKF. In addition, it also purchased 64,211 shares of Bullish.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Belgium's second-largest bank, KBC Group, announced that it will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services to retail customers through its online investment platform Bolero, becoming the first bank in the country to provide such services.The service is planned to launch during the week of February 16 and will operate under the regulatory framework of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). KBC stated that it has submitted a complete notification to the regulatory authorities as a crypto asset service provider. The service will operate on a "execution-only" basis, requiring customers to make their own decisions and complete a risk knowledge and experience test before trading.To reduce the risks of fraud and money laundering, the platform uses a "closed-loop" model, allowing customers to buy and sell only within the Bolero platform, with no ability to transfer assets to external wallets or exchanges, and custody services provided by the bank.

According to The Block, KB Kookmin Card, a subsidiary of South Korea's largest financial group KB Financial, has submitted a patent application for stablecoin payment technology.The patent covers a hybrid payment system that allows users to pay with stablecoins through existing credit cards. According to the design, users can link their blockchain wallet address to their existing credit card, and during payment, the stablecoin balance in the linked e-wallet will be deducted first; if the balance is insufficient, the remaining amount will be charged to the credit card. KB stated that this design aims to retain the existing card payment infrastructure, familiar user experience, and related benefits (such as rewards and protections), while lowering the barriers to digital asset payments, helping stablecoins transition from niche platforms to mainstream finance.

According to market news, RAKBank is preparing to join the UAE stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue UAE Dirham-pegged payment tokens.The bank stated in a press release on Wednesday that the upcoming stablecoin will be fully backed 1:1 by Dirhams held in a separate regulated account and managed by audited smart contracts, with real-time proof of reserves. The launch of this stablecoin marks a new phase in RAKBank's digital asset strategy, following the bank's actions in 2025 to allow retail customers to trade cryptocurrencies through regulated brokerage partners.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. CKB has dropped by 13.3% in 24 hours, and NTRN has dropped by 25.84%, showing a "high and then low" state.In addition, GAS, CELO, KAVA, MDT, and ONG have also shown a "high and then low" state, with declines of 7.9%, 5.45%, 6.68%, 8.26%, and 9.59%, respectively.

According to The Block, Intuit has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Circle to integrate USDC-based stablecoin payments into its core products, including TurboTax and QuickBooks, to modernize the way this financial software giant handles platform cash flow.Under the agreement, Intuit will access Circle's stablecoin infrastructure to support faster and lower-cost payment processes related to tax refunds, business payments, and other financial services.

According to Ark Invest Daily monitoring, Ark Invest's funds increased their holdings by 13,700 shares of the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund ARKB. Among them, the ARKW fund purchased 4,496 shares, and the ARKF fund bought 9,204 shares. In addition, Ark Invest also significantly increased its holdings in Robinhood stocks, with the ARKK fund buying 96,048 shares and the ARKW fund purchasing 28,379 shares, totaling over 120,000 shares.

According to market news, Ark Invest's funds increased their holdings by 55,000 shares of the Bitcoin spot ETF ARKB yesterday. Among them, the ARKW fund purchased 49,246 shares, and the ARKF fund bought 5,754 shares.

According to official news, the OKX "Flash Earn" Midnight (NIGHT) event will officially start on December 9 at 16:00 (UTC+8). The total amount for this event is as high as 400 million NIGHT, which is 10 times the scale of this project airdrop, mainly targeting OKB holders and users of other supported currencies. Users can participate in the subscription using OKB, USDT, BTC, ETH, or ADA, with a minimum subscription threshold starting at around 100 USDT, and the subscription limit increases according to the user level from regular users to VIP7+. Users can open the OKX APP → click on the "Earn Coins and Rewards" section in the upper left corner → go to the Flash Earn page to immediately participate in the event and win rewards.At the same time, according to the official rules of Midnight (NIGHT), OKX will support the distribution of airdrop tokens to users holding ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX, and BAT, with a total of approximately 40 million airdrop tokens in the first round.

According to SoSoValue data, last week's trading days (Eastern Time from December 1 to December 5) saw a net outflow of $87.77 million from Bitcoin spot ETFs.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow last week was Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a weekly net inflow of $61.96 million, bringing the total historical net inflow for FBTC to $12.09 billion; followed by Bitwise ETF BITB, with a weekly net inflow of $9.3 million, currently having a total historical net inflow of $2.26 billion.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow last week was the Ark Invest and 21Shares ETF ARKB, with a weekly net outflow of $77.86 million, currently having a total historical net inflow of $1.75 billion; followed by Blackrock ETF IBIT, with a weekly net outflow of $48.99 million, currently having a total historical net inflow of $62.52 billion.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $117.11 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of total Bitcoin market value) of 6.57%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $57.62 billion.

According to the official announcement, OKX's dual currency win product has officially added support for OKB and ZEC, and all related series products have been fully opened for subscription on November 24, 2025. The dual currency win aims to help users "buy low" or "sell high" designated cryptocurrencies at target prices while earning additional annualized returns. The newly added OKB and ZEC products support both "sell high" and "buy low" strategies, allowing users to buy or sell based on the relationship between the expiration price and the target price, and earn corresponding USDT or coin-based returns. In addition, OKX VIP users can enjoy higher dual currency win yields.The newly launched OKB and ZEC dual currency win products are now available in the app. Users can go to "Explore > Dual Currency Win > View More" to enter the corresponding cryptocurrency page, choose "sell high" or "buy low," set the term, target price, and annualized return, and enter an amount above the minimum subscription quantity to complete the subscription.

According to Farside Investors monitoring, yesterday Fidelity FBTC had a net inflow of $165.9 million, and ARK's ARKB had a net inflow of $102.5 million, reversing the net outflow situation of the past few days. Currently, BlackRock's IBIT data has not yet been released.

According to Farside Investors monitoring, Fidelity FBTC had a net inflow of $165.9 million, and ARK's ARKB had a net inflow of $102.5 million, reversing the net outflow situation of the past few days. Currently, BlackRock's IBIT data has not been released.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official blog, Tether Data's AI research division QVAC has launched the QVAC Genesis program and released the synthetic dataset Genesis I. This dataset contains 41 billion text tokens, helping to build smarter and more accurate STEM language models globally. The trained models can grasp words and their associative logic. It has been rigorously validated against educational and scientific benchmarks, demonstrating exceptional reasoning and problem-solving abilities in subjects such as mathematics and physics. It is the first publicly available synthetic dataset specifically constructed for educational content and rigorously validated, addressing the lack of publicly available training datasets in critical STEM fields. QVAC Genesis I aims to return the power of AI training to the public through open, high-quality data.In addition, Tether Data has released its first consumer application, QVAC Workbench, aimed at AI enthusiasts and others, supporting various large language models. The application is compatible with smartphones (currently only Android, with iOS to be launched) and desktop platforms, providing comprehensive local device support. When users utilize this application, chat and interaction data is 100% private, and the "delegated inference" feature can connect mobile and desktop versions, making full use of workstation resources.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announced today that it will host two important events to further strengthen connections with partners, developers, and Web3 enthusiasts: Korea Business Week and TOKEN2049 Singapore side event. These two events will focus on the vitality of the BNB Chain ecosystem, showcase key technologies and ecological progress, and promote deep cooperation within the global blockchain community.BNB Seoul: Hanok HouseDuring Korea Business Week, BNB Chain will hold the BNB Seoul: Hanok House event today, September 26, creating an intimate atmosphere for builders, innovators, and community members to engage in deep exchanges.The event will feature panel discussions that delve into DeFi, asset tokenization, and Web3 consumer applications, focusing on the future of on-chain finance and the limitless possibilities of tokenization.Confirmed guests and institutions include World Liberty Financial, Ondo Finance, Aster, BGSC, Fourmeme, Akedo, Block Street, Lista DAO, Baby Shark Universe, Milk Alliance, Sidekick, and more.The event will take place in a traditional Hanok setting, highlighting the transformation of on-chain finance, the expansion of tokenization scenarios (from Meme and IP to real-world assets), and the increasingly important role of Web3 in everyday consumer experiences.https://luma.com/bfw13sojBNB Singapore: Enhancing Global DialogueFollowing the TOKEN2049 conference, BNB Chain will host a side event on October 2, 2025, from 13:45 to 22:00 at the National Gallery Singapore.The event will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and high-value networking sessions, culminating in a grand party.The event will be opened by Binance Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Conlan, with special guest Pierre Gasly, an Alpine F1 driver, sharing unique insights at 3 PM. Additionally, leading projects and institutional guests from DeFi, RWA, stablecoins, AI, and infrastructure will take the stage, including Tranchess, Banking Circle (EURI), Trust Wallet, Aster, ChatAndBuild, AWS, Audiera, and more, showcasing the breadth and innovation of the BNB Chain ecosystem. Discussion topics include:• The future of decentralized finance• Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA)• The role of BNB Chain in empowering the next generation of dApps

ChainCatcher news, Memecore is hosting the Lotte World Music Festival during the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), inviting a powerful lineup of guests including Jay Park, Gray, Hol Ybang, Chung Ha, ZionT, Giriboy, Lee Young Ju, and Park Semi. During the event, all roller coasters in Seoul can be enjoyed for free.Event Date: September 23, from 11 PM to 5 AMEvent Location: Lotte World, SeoulIt is reported that MemeCore is a Layer 1 built for Meme 2.0, connecting creators and communities through memes and DApps.