Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Finance

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index

The annual Nasdaq 100 rebalance saw six companies dropped and three new additions, with changes taking effect on December 22, but bitcoin treasury company Strategy hung onto its spot.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)

Finance

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

Labubu toys (Declan Sun/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

CoinDesk News

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor

The stablecoin giant, which currently has a 10% stake in Juventus, recently offered to buy out the Agnelli family’s 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino at White House

Finance

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

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Web3

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum

The bridge uses Chainlink's CCIP to ensure consistent behavior across chains, mirroring the behavior of underlying assets.

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens

The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

"TON Rises 1.29% to $1.60 on Surge in Volume Amid Bearish Technical Outlook"

Markets

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower

The token is now trading in a tight range, with buyers defending the $864-$867 zone and sellers capping gains near $868.50.

BNB Falls 2.5% to $867 Amid Network Maintenance and Trader Caution

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Web3

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains

The integration enables users to move these assets across different networks and applications, leveraging Chainlink's secure oracle networks.

Coinbase

Finance

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America

The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.

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