Daily Crypto News Dec 8: The Fate in the Fed & the Futures
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Dec 8, 2025 Ancient Bitcoin is back in action, with over 2,000 BTC stirring after 13 years. Exciting funding news for privacy as Aztec raises $60M, while ZKsync shifts gears in the DeFi scene. The CFTC steps up by approving regulated spot crypto trading just in time for big Fed decisions. Meanwhile, Bybit teams up with Circle to enhance USDC access. In tech news, Bittensor's halving is reviving the AI narrative, and a quirky Moodring wearable buzzes with market movements. Last but not least, Dogecoin celebrates its 12th birthday, still charmingly immature.
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Ancient Bitcoin Awakening Signals Supply Risk
- A dormant batch of Casascius coins moved after 13 years, releasing nearly 2,000 BTC and reigniting supply concerns.
- Such awakenings can trigger narrative shifts as markets reassess long-term custody and quantum risks.
Privacy Demand Meets ZK Rollup Consolidation
- Aztec raised $60M in ETH, showing strong demand for privacy-focused Ethereum infrastructure.
- ZK Sync announced sunsetting its Lite rollup, marking consolidation in the ZK L2 landscape.
CFTC Approval Creates Institutional Pathway
- The CFTC approved a regulated spot crypto trading venue, creating a supervised on-ramp for institutions.
- That approval, timed with the Fed meeting, may reshape U.S. liquidity and institutional crypto flows into 2026.