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How is Crypto VC Investment Trending in a Bearish Market?
Crypto VC investment is slowing in the bearish market, leading to lower startup valuations and a focus on fundamentals over momentum.
Bitwise files with SEC to offer spot Sui ETF
Bitwise has filed an initial registration with the SEC to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tracking the Sui token.
Crypto has everything needed for a bull market, so why is the market down?
Despite numerous positive drivers, crypto markets are down, leading analysts to question structural issues or impending catch-up trades.
Senate approves Trump’s pro-crypto picks to lead CFTC and FDIC
The Senate confirmed Michael Selig and Travis Hill, who hold pro-crypto views, to lead the CFTC and FDIC.
Trump lauds Chris Waller as ‘great’ after Fed chair interview, will pick within weeks
Donald Trump praised Fed chair nominee Chris Waller and stated he will select a replacement for Jerome Powell within weeks.
Anxiety of quantum risk to Bitcoin is weighing on its price: Execs
Executives argue that developer denial of quantum risk is negatively impacting Bitcoin's price and capital flow.
Bitcoin OG deposits 5,152 BTC worth $445M on Binance
A Bitcoin OG deposited 5,152 BTC, valued at $445 million, onto the Binance exchange.
Senate confirms CFTC Chair pick Michael Selig as agency takes larger role regulating crypto
The Senate confirmed Michael Selig as CFTC Chair amid growing regulatory focus on cryptocurrency markets.
Two Trump Appointees Confirmed to Take Over Core Crypto Regulators CFTC, FDIC
The Senate confirmed crypto-friendly nominees Mike Selig to the CFTC and Travis Hill to the FDIC.
US Crypto CLARITY Act Set for Senate Markup in January
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is scheduled for a US Senate markup in January, signaling progress toward passage.
Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says crypto market structure bill markup is set for January
David Sacks confirmed that the markup for the crypto market structure bill is scheduled for January.
XRP’s familiarity helps push ETFs past $1B assets: Exec
XRP ETFs surpassed $1 billion in assets, driven by the token's familiarity and strong multi-year price performance, according to a crypto executive.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP: Which Crypto Will Shine the Most in 2026?
The 2026 outlook for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP depends on macro liquidity, institutional adoption, and technical confirmations, with Bitcoin showing the strongest structural resilience.
Synthetix returns to Ethereum mainnet after 3 years: ‘We can run it back’
Synthetix is returning to the Ethereum mainnet after three years, citing improved network capacity and lower gas fees.
Crypto CLARITY Act set for Senate markup in January, says Sacks
David Sacks announced the CLARITY Act will be debated in the Senate in January, potentially clarifying crypto regulation.
US Inflation Cooled, So Why Did Bitcoin and Stocks Sell Off?
Despite cooler-than-expected US inflation data, Bitcoin and stocks sold off sharply due to structural factors like market positioning and liquidation cascades.
Coinbase appoints former UK minister George Osborne to chair advisory council
Coinbase has appointed former UK Chancellor George Osborne to chair its internal advisory council to expand its government influence.
SOL, SUI, DOGE, ADA price news: Altcoins lead losses as bitcoin slips below $85k
Altcoins like SOL, SUI, DOGE, and ADA plunged after Bitcoin dropped below the key $85,000 support level, causing $550 million in liquidations.
Google is secretly bankrolling a $5 billion Bitcoin pivot using a shadow credit mechanism
Google is secretly providing $5 billion in credit support to Bitcoin miners to pivot their infrastructure towards AI projects via a shadow credit mechanism.
Global debt markets show dollar dominance moves in cycles, US Fed says
A Federal Reserve paper finds the US dollar's role in global bond markets moves in cycles, not showing a clear long-term trend.
SOL price action lags the wider altcoin market: Is Solana’s heyday over?
Solana's SOL token is underperforming the altcoin market due to declining network demand, fees, and DApp revenues.
Cypherpunk values are dying, but they’re 'Not Dead Yet'
The article argues that fundamental cypherpunk values like privacy and self-sovereignty are eroding in a surveillance-heavy society.
WhiteFiber (WYFI) signs 10-year, 40-MW colocation deal With Nscale valued at about $865 million
WhiteFiber's Enovum unit secured an $865 million, 10-year colocation deal with Nscale for 40 MW of IT load in North Carolina.
NYSE parent in talks to invest in crypto company MoonPay: Report
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the NYSE parent, is reportedly negotiating an investment in crypto payments firm MoonPay during its latest funding round.
JPMorgan reiterates it doesn’t see a trillion-dollar stablecoin market by 2028. Here’s why
JPMorgan analysts project the stablecoin market will reach $500B–$600B by 2028, tracking crypto growth, not reaching trillion-dollar levels.
Why 2025 Became the Year Crypto Stopped Chasing Hype
In 2025, crypto narratives shifted from hype to utility, focusing on stablecoins, tokenized assets, AI integration, and privacy for real-world impact.
SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner for Duping Investors Out of $48.5 Million 
The SEC charged VBit Technologies founder Danh C. Vo for defrauding investors of $48.5 million through a bitcoin mining scheme.
Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next?
Bitcoin's price fell sharply to $84,000 after a brief rally, raising concerns about a potential drop to $70,000 due to ETF outflows and economic uncertainty.
Coinbase’s new product rollout strengthens bull case with upside not fully reflected, analysts say
Analysts believe Coinbase's broad product expansion, including stocks and prediction markets, strengthens the bull case for its shares.
What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?
Bipartisan efforts to pass U.S. crypto market structure legislation face significant hurdles, including looming deadlines and potential political shifts.
Bitcoin trips at $90K despite CPI showing curbed US inflation: What gives?
Bitcoin approached $90,000 after US inflation cooled unexpectedly, but analysts suggest the move is liquidity-driven, not a new trend yet.
BTC, XRP Price News: Ripple Linked Token Plunges as Bitcoin Pumps and Dumps
XRP fell 1.2% amid volatile trading as Bitcoin reversed an earlier surge following a softer CPI print.
Why the ‘great China Bitcoin mining crackdown’ fell short of early claims
Data suggests the recent alleged Bitcoin mining crackdown in China's Xinjiang region caused a much smaller network hashrate drop than initially reported.
Polkadot's DOT slips 2% on above average volume
Polkadot's DOT fell 2% to $1.77 on volume 35% above average, confirming support at $1.76.
The Daily: Coinbase expands into stocks and prediction markets, SEC issues crypto custody guidance, SoFi launches a stablecoin, and more
Coinbase is pushing to be an 'everything exchange' by adding stocks and prediction markets, while the SEC issued new crypto custody rules.
100 new crypto ETFs in 2026 will share a terrifying “single point of failure” that could freeze 85% of global assets
Over 100 new crypto ETFs expected in 2026 face a systemic risk due to concentrated custody, potentially freezing 85% of global ETF assets.
Bitcoin Policy Institute reps sound alarm on de minimis tax exclusion
Bitcoin Policy Institute representatives warned that current de minimis tax legislation might exclude everyday Bitcoin transactions.
Circle partners with Intuit to integrate USDC into TurboTax and QuickBooks
Circle and Intuit partnered to integrate USDC stablecoin infrastructure into TurboTax and QuickBooks.
Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo
Fold Holdings is now available in all 50 U.S. states through a partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust.
Filecoin (FIL) reverses lower after earlier strength, underperforms wider crypto markets
Filecoin (FIL) reversed earlier gains to trade 1% lower, underperforming the broader crypto market.
NYSE Owner in Talks to Invest in Crypto Firm MoonPay: Report
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the NYSE, is reportedly in talks to invest in crypto firm MoonPay, potentially valuing it at $5 billion.
Fasttoken Rallies Nearly 200% Despite Bearish Crypto Market
Fasttoken (FTN) surged nearly 200% on December 18, recovering from a massive 2025 decline without any major fundamental announcement.
Why Bitcoin’s popular narratives don’t match the data: James Check on 2026
Onchain analyst James Check argues that current Bitcoin market dynamics, including holder behavior and leverage, differ significantly from popular narratives.
ECB says digital euro is ready, urges EU to act
The ECB has completed technical work on the digital euro and is urging EU lawmakers to swiftly adopt the necessary regulation.
Intuit to use Circle’s stablecoin for financial platforms
Intuit partnered with Circle to embed its USDC stablecoin infrastructure into platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks for faster payments.
SoFi rolls out US dollar stablecoin issued by bank subsidiary
SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin backed one-to-one by cash held at its banking subsidiary, SoFi Bank.
NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange eyes investment in MoonPay
Intercontinental Exchange is reportedly in discussions to invest in crypto payments firm MoonPay.
Leading Solana treasury Forward Industries tokenized FWDI stock via Superstate
Forward Industries, the largest Solana treasury firm, has tokenized its FWDI stock on the Solana blockchain using Superstate's platform.
XRP Struggles Below $2.00 as Network Activity Remains Weak
XRP is trading below $2.00 due to weak network activity, despite long-term holder conviction.
Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle
Bitcoin's realized capitalization remains at a record $1.125 trillion, suggesting a bull market despite recent price drops.
Bitwise joins race to launch SUI ETF with latest SEC filing
Bitwise has filed with the SEC to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tracking the value of SUI tokens.
Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more
Bitcoin dropped from a high near $89,300 back to $86,000, erasing gains made after a softer-than-expected CPI report.
CF Benchmarks projects Bitcoin could hit $2.95M by 2035
CF Benchmarks projects Bitcoin's price could reach $1.5M to $2.95M by 2035 based on store-of-value market adoption.
VivoPower partners with Lean Ventures in $900M Ripple and XRP-linked deal
VivoPower's digital asset unit will source $300 million in Ripple Labs shares for South Korean firm Lean Ventures.
Cardano’s new roadmap assumes a 500% price explosion to mask an alarming gap in real protocol revenue
Cardano's Vision 2030 roadmap shifts focus to enterprise reliability metrics but relies on a 500% ADA price increase for financial sustainability.
MEV trading returns to court in Pump.fun class-action lawsuit
A judge allowed new evidence, including internal chat logs, to be added to the class-action lawsuit against Pump.fun regarding alleged MEV trading schemes.
NEAR token goes live on Solana with one-click cross-chain swaps
The NEAR token is now live on Solana, enabling instant, one-click cross-chain swaps without bridging or gas fees.
ETH nears $3K after cool CPI print but $553M Ether ETF outflow raises alarm
Ether approached $3K following a benign CPI report, but significant $553M ETF outflows and declining network activity signal investor concern.
Kalshi backs away from college athlete transfer markets after NCAA president blasts possibility
Prediction market Kalshi will not launch contracts on college athlete transfers following criticism from the NCAA president.
Internet Computer (ICP) price extends recovery to rise above $3
ICP rose above $3, continuing a recovery trend supported by steady buying demand without a significant trading volume spike.
‘ETF-palooza’ could hit crypto in 2026, but liquidations may follow
Bitwise predicts a 2026 crypto 'ETF-palooza' due to clearer SEC rules, but Bloomberg's James Seyffart anticipates many new products will face liquidation.
Aptos introduces post-quantum signatures before they’re urgently needed
Aptos proposed integrating optional post-quantum signatures to secure accounts against future quantum computing threats.
KindlyMD ($NAKA) Board Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program
KindlyMD's board authorized a share repurchase program as its stock trades below the value of its bitcoin holdings.
Nansen unveils Joint Venture Protocols for crypto infrastructure in 2026
Nansen announced Joint Venture Protocols (JVPs) to co-create and co-fund new on-chain protocols starting in 2026.
BNB payments go live for AWS customers through BPN network on BNB Chain
AWS customers can now pay for cloud services using BNB tokens via the BPN network on BNB Chain.
BONK drops 6.2% as elevated volume marks shift at key technical levels
BONK fell 6.2% to $0.000008331 as selling pressure intensified near resistance levels.
Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice confirmed holding over 210 seized Bitcoin, valued around $18 million, ranking it among top government holders.
U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity
The SEC issued staff statements providing guidance to brokers on crypto custody and questioning activity at crypto Alternative Trading Systems (ATS).
Private Keys Are the Worst Design in Crypto — And It’s Costing Billions
The article argues that private keys are crypto's fundamental security flaw, leading to billions in losses, and proposes keyless architectures like Alph.AI's as the solution.
CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035
CF Benchmarks projects a base-case bitcoin price of $1.4 million by 2035, treating it as a staple asset for institutional portfolios.