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.
Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard’s core view of the crypto sector hasn’t changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.
“2026 is where we find out if crypto IPOs are a durable asset class,” according to Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at global law firm White & Case.
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.
The NFT brand’s animated segments will air on the Sphere across Christmas week, signaling the crypto company’s move into real-world consumer markets.
DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support
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The Polkadot token erased earlier gains amid elevated volume, falling from a high of $2.09 to $1.97.
Hedera’s native token retreated from resistance levels as institutional volume surged during key reversal hour.
The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks.
Chipmaker Broadcom’s 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.
The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets.
Trading volumes jumped 38% above monthly averages as institutional players repositioned ahead of a scheduled token unlock.
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.