Dear PointPay Family,
The week brought a mix of volatility, cautious positioning, and structural shifts across the crypto market. While price action remained selective, deeper trends continued to form beneath the surface - from Bitcoin’s key support test to regulatory signals and institutional moves into AI and tokenized assets. Here are the five stories that defined the week.
Bitcoin Tests Key Support Around $85K–$88K
Bitcoin faced renewed volatility after failing to hold momentum above the $90,000 level. Attention quickly shifted to the $85K-$88K support zone, which has become a critical area for short-term structure.
Altcoins Gain Share Amid Rising Caution
Altcoins increased their share of total market capitalization this week - but without strong volume support. This divergence points to cautious capital rotation rather than broad risk appetite, reflecting limited liquidity and selective positioning. At the same time, several tokens - including NIGHT, XAUT, TAO, TWT, and ICE - posted local rallies of 50% or more, driven by catalysts such as halvings, product launches, and regulatory developments. The moves were isolated, not market-wide.
U.S. SEC and Global Regulators Signal Structural Progress
Regulatory activity remained in focus. The U.S. SEC hosted a roundtable on crypto regulation and privacy, followed by updated guidance on digital asset custody - impacting privacy-focused tokens and compliance narratives. In parallel, U.S. regulators approved trust licenses for Ripple, BitGo, and several other firms, reinforcing the build-out of institutional-grade infrastructure and signaling a more structured approach to crypto regulation.
Bittensor (TAO) Halving Draws Institutional Attention
Bittensor completed its first halving on December 14, reducing token issuance and reigniting discussion around long-term scarcity for TAO. Adding to the momentum, Grayscale launched a TAO trust, making the asset accessible to institutional investors.
Asset Tokenization and CeFi Partnerships Accelerate
Real-world asset tokenization continued to gain traction. Pakistan announced a partnership with Binance to tokenize assets worth up to $2 billion, including sovereign bonds - highlighting growing state-level interest in blockchain infrastructure. Meanwhile, Trust Wallet Token (TWT) gained momentum following its partnership with Revolut, enabling instant crypto purchases and strengthening the bridge between traditional finance and crypto services.
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