Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on December 3, 2025, that major U.S. banks have partnered with Coinbase to pilot crypto-related projects focusing on stablecoins, trading infrastructure, and custody solutions. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink participated in the discussion at the New York Times Dealbook Summit, highlighting Bitcoin's essential use cases. The collaborations reflect the financial sector's growing acceptance of digital assets.

Polymarket has resumed operations in the United States following regulatory clearance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform launched a phased rollout for waitlisted users, who can now access sports event contracts, with additional markets planned for future release. The approval follows a $1.4 million settlement in 2022 and the platform's $112 million acquisition of Florida-based derivatives exchange QCX in July 2025.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued nine warning letters Tuesday to major ETF providers including Direxion, ProShares, and Tidal Financial, halting proposed funds designed to deliver three to five times daily returns on stocks and cryptocurrencies. The agency cited violations of Rule 18f-4, which limits a fund's value-at-risk exposure to 200% of its reference benchmark. ProShares withdrew several applications within one day of the letters being posted.

Coinbase has launched live pilot programs with JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America to test stablecoin services, custody solutions, and cryptocurrency trading capabilities. CEO Brian Armstrong announced the trials on December 3, 2025, noting that participating banks view crypto as a core business line rather than an experimental project. The programs cover stablecoin operations, digital asset custody, and crypto trading infrastructure within the banks' regulated frameworks.

Bitcoin has climbed above $92,000 with a 5% gain over 24 hours, while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index improved to 22 from levels between 10 and 17 last week. SUI, Chainlink, and DoubleZero posted double-digit gains amid increased participation. Broader altcoin season conditions remain constrained, though selective rotation into tokens with established use cases has emerged.

Three companies have positioned themselves as leading candidates for S&P 500 inclusion as the index prepares its quarterly rebalance announcement Friday after market close. Ares Management Corporation oversees $596 billion in assets across credit, real estate, and private equity. Vertiv Holdings recorded 60% organic order growth in Q3 driven by data center demand, while AppLovin has surged 92% year-to-date despite facing regulatory scrutiny.

Strategy Inc. has overtaken Standard Chartered in market capitalization, with its valuation reaching approximately $52–53 billion compared to the bank's $51 billion. MSCI is conducting a review of Strategy's inclusion in its equity indices, driven by concerns about the company's substantial Bitcoin exposure. A decision could be announced as early as January, according to JPMorgan analysts.

The cryptocurrency sector recorded mergers and acquisitions exceeding $12.9 billion in 2025, with U.S.-based deals alone surpassing $8.60 billion by November 20, according to PitchBook data. Major transactions included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit and Ripple's $1.25 billion purchase of Hidden Road. The surge reflects growing institutional confidence driven by reduced interest rates and clearer regulatory frameworks in the United States.