Bitcoin spent the week stuck in neutral. Even after the Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% rate cut, BTC failed again at the $94,000 ceiling, drifting back toward $90,000 as liquidity dried up. Analysts say the problem isn’t sentiment, it’s structure. Stablecoin inflows have nearly halved in recent months, capping upside momentum, while long-term Bitcoin holders selling covered calls continue to suppress spot prices through the options market.

With liquidity compressed, Bitcoin remains trapped between $88,000 support and $94,000 resistance, even as traders debate whether the latest pullbacks are manipulation, consolidation, or early signs of a deeper breakdown. Meanwhile, gold is racing to new highs, adding another macro headwind.

Beyond price action, regulators, courts, and big tech made decisive moves across crypto.

Read the full recap below to catch every major development shaping the market this week.

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TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (December 7-13, 2025)

• SEC Releases Investor Guide on Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Shift
• US Regulators Grant Trust Bank Approval to Major Crypto Firms
• YouTube Allows US Creators to Receive PYUSD Stablecoin Payouts
• SEC Signals Shift Toward On-Chain U.S. Financial Markets
• Terraform Co-Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years Over $40B Crypto Collapse
• Xiaomi to Preinstall Sei Crypto Wallet on Millions of Phones

SEC Releases Investor Guide on Crypto Custody Amid Regulatory Shift

The U.S. SEC published a new crypto custody guide outlining best practices and risks for hot, cold, and third-party wallet storage. The bulletin warns investors to assess custodian policies, rehypothecation, and asset segregation. The release marks a notable shift in the SEC’s stance on digital assets, coming as Chair Paul Atkins endorses onchain finance and approves DTCC to tokenize traditional securities.

US Regulators Grant Trust Bank Approval to Major Crypto Firms

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has conditionally approved national trust bank charters for Paxos, Ripple, Circle, BitGo, and Fidelity Digital Assets. The move allows these firms to operate under federal banking supervision, mainly offering digital asset custody services. The approvals mark a major step toward deeper integration of crypto companies into the US banking system.

YouTube Allows US Creators to Receive PYUSD Stablecoin Payouts

YouTube has enabled U.S.-based creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, according to Fortune. The feature lets creators opt into stablecoin payments without YouTube directly handling crypto. The move could accelerate stablecoin adoption given YouTube’s scale. PYUSD, launched in 2023, has grown rapidly this year and now has a market capitalization of about $3.9 billion.

SEC Signals Shift Toward On-Chain U.S. Financial Markets

U.S. financial markets are moving closer to blockchain-based settlement after the SEC issued a no-action letter allowing DTCC to pilot tokenized securities, including ETFs and Treasurys. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said markets are “poised to move on-chain” and backed an innovation exemption to ease tokenization. The move signals faster settlement, greater transparency, and growing regulatory support for on-chain capital markets.

Terraform Co-Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years Over $40B Crypto Collapse

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in U.S. prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy tied to the 2022 Terra collapse, which wiped out about $40 billion. The judge rejected lighter sentencing requests, citing years of deception and severe investor harm. Kwon may later be extradited to South Korea, where he faces additional charges.

Xiaomi to Preinstall Sei Crypto Wallet on Millions of Phones

Xiaomi will pre-install a Sei-powered crypto wallet on smartphones sold outside mainland China and the U.S., giving the Sei blockchain direct access to millions of users across Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The app supports secure wallets, crypto apps, and payments. The partners also plan to pilot stablecoin payments for Xiaomi products, including phones and EVs, starting in 2026.

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