On 8 December 2025, CoinShares said tokenization had shifted from hype to functioning market infrastructure. Excluding stablecoins, real‑world assets rose from $5.5 billion to over $18 billion in 2025, a 229% jump. The firm expects government debt tokens to lead in 2026. Ethereum hosts more than $4.9 billion in tokenized Treasurys.

Digital asset investment products drew $716M of inflows last week, lifting total assets under management to $180B while still below the $264B peak, according to CoinShares. The U.S. led with $483M, followed by Germany with $96.9M and Canada with $80.7M. Bitcoin took in $352M, while short-Bitcoin products saw $18.7M of outflows. XRP attracted $245M and Chainlink $52.8M.

Coinbase has reopened app registrations in India and restored crypto-to-crypto trading after pausing local operations in 2023. It plans to enable fiat deposits by 2026, the company said during India Blockchain Week. Indian rules impose a 30% tax on crypto gains and a 1% TDS on each transaction. Coinbase also expanded investment in CoinDCX, valued at $2.45 billion, and maintains over 500 staff in the country.

The crypto market rose 2.2% to a $3.2 trillion capitalization on December 8, 2025, according to Cryptonews.com. BTC gained 2.4% to $91,532 and ETH climbed 3.3% to $3,133. Ninety of the top 100 assets advanced, and total trading volume reached $111 billion. An analyst cautioned the correction could take months, with BTC potentially ranging between $71,000 and $105,000 over the next 4–6 months.

Argentina's central bank is considering reversing its 2022 decision that barred banks from offering crypto trading and custody services for assets such as Bitcoin and stablecoins. A policy shift would move away from a stance tied to IMF debt restructuring commitments and could bring crypto activity into regulated banking channels as Argentines use digital assets to navigate inflation and currency controls. Private banks face rising delinquencies and tighter monetary conditions, while the government seeks more dollar liquidity to manage reserves and the peso's trading band.

On 8 December 2025, Coinbase said it is re-establishing its presence in India after winding down its earlier operation and exiting the market in late 2023. The exchange has reopened registrations on its app and now supports only crypto-to-crypto swaps, with plans to restore fiat on- and off-ramps in 2026. Its return plan emphasizes engagement with government bodies, regulatory approvals, and local partnerships, including a collaboration with Karnataka's technology ministry.

A 65-year-old retired engineer from Miyapur lost ₹1.28 crore (about $130,000) between November 4 and December 5 to a fake trading app posing as DBS and promoted via a WhatsApp investment group, according to Cyberabad cybercrime police. The fraudsters allegedly used cloned app interfaces, staged returns and social messaging channels to build trust before blocking withdrawals. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Authorities are urging investors to verify platforms, check regulatory approvals and report suspicious apps, links and chat groups.

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority has granted three full licenses to Binance entities for an exchange, a recognized clearing house with custody, and a broker-dealer under Abu Dhabi Global Market, according to a Binance announcement. Binance expects to begin regulated operations on January 5, 2026, while retaining its Dubai virtual asset service provider license obtained in April 2024 and a $2 billion investment from MGX.