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These Three Metrics Show BTC Found Strong Support Near $80,000
On-chain data confirms strong Bitcoin support near $80,000 via the True Market Mean, ETF cost basis, and 2024 yearly cost basis.
SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors
The SEC released a bulletin detailing crypto custody options and security tips for retail investors.
Solana ETFs record 7-day inflow streak despite price slump
Solana ETFs saw a seven-day inflow streak totaling $674 million, even as SOL's price declined significantly.
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Keeps Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index
MicroStrategy, known for its massive bitcoin holdings, successfully retained its position in the Nasdaq 100 index during the annual rebalance.
Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access
A Vanguard executive compared Bitcoin to a 'digital Labubu' collectible despite the firm now allowing clients to trade crypto ETFs.
Bitcoin’s $55 billion options market is now obsessing over one specific date that forces a $100k showdown
Bitcoin's options market is heavily focused on the December 26, 2025 expiry, with significant open interest clustered around the $100,000 strike price.
Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor
Exor, the majority shareholder of Juventus, unanimously rejected Tether's all-cash bid to acquire its 65.4% stake in the soccer club.
NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign
Pudgy Penguins is running a high-profile holiday ad campaign on the Las Vegas Sphere, signaling its move into mainstream consumer markets.
MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs
MSCI's potential exclusion of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) from its indexes is justified due to their high risk, structural issues, and questionable governance.
Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks
Itaú Asset Management suggests a 1% to 3% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin as a hedge against currency depreciation and volatility.
CFTC’s Treasury Reform Paves Way for Crypto Market
The CFTC expanded cross-margining for US Treasuries, a structural shift potentially enabling future integration with crypto assets.
Bitcoin is now accepted “security” for US market bets, but your account balance won’t go as far
The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in US derivatives trading under strict supervision.
State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025
CoinDesk's 2025 Most Influential list highlights that policymakers, especially U.S. officials like President Donald Trump, shaped the crypto industry's narrative and legislation.
Kerberus’ Alex Katz: Why Psychological Attacks Are Web3’s Biggest Risk – And How to Stop Them
Kerberus CEO Alex Katz states that psychological pressure, not technical flaws, is Web3's biggest security risk, advocating for real-time browser protection.
Bitcoin is failing its most important test, and an 11-month slide proves the “store of value” is broken right now
Despite dollar volatility, Bitcoin has experienced an 11-month decline when measured against gold, questioning its viability as a store of value.
Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to BTC
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to a 30-year high, potentially pressuring Bitcoin via the yen carry trade unwinding.
3 Made in USA Coins to Watch Before Christmas 2025
Three US-based cryptocurrencies—Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM), and Litecoin (LTC)—are at critical technical junctures before Christmas 2025.
LLMs Fail to Match Specialized AI Trading Bots That Adjust for Risk
Specialized AI trading agents significantly outperformed foundational LLMs in recent competitions by prioritizing risk-adjusted metrics over raw profit.
US Banks Warn OCC Crypto Charters Could Weaken The Banking System
US banking groups oppose the OCC's crypto trust charters, warning they create a two-tier system lacking FDIC coverage and weakening banking integrity.
Largest XRP Whales Are Making a Move – Will Price Respond?
XRP price is showing signs of a potential rebound supported by increased accumulation from the largest XRP whale groups.
Strategy survives first Nasdaq 100 shakeup since entering the index
Strategy successfully retained its spot in the Nasdaq 100 index during the annual rebalancing despite recent share price declines.
U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points
Negotiations for a U.S. crypto market structure bill are likely delaying until January due to unresolved disagreements among stakeholders.
Spot volumes drop 66% in ‘lulls’ that often precede next cycle leg: Bitfinex
Bitfinex reported a 66% drop in crypto spot trading volumes, viewing this lull as a precursor to the next market cycle leg.
Aave Governance Conflict Widens Over $10 Million Revenue Dispute
A dispute arose after Aave Labs switched the website's trading infrastructure, cutting off $10 million in potential annual revenue for the Aave DAO.
Crypto for kids: Binance Junior looks safe, but the app creates a psychological imprint that parental controls can’t fix
Binance Junior's savings-focused interface risks psychologically imprinting risky trading concepts on young users despite safety controls.
BTCC Exchange Wins Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025
BTCC, the longest-serving crypto exchange, won Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at the BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025.
Brazil’s largest private bank advises investors to allocate 3% to Bitcoin in 2026
Itaú Asset Management recommends investors allocate 1% to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin next year for diversification and hedging.
Crypto groups slam Citadel for urging tighter DeFi tokenization rules
Crypto organizations are criticizing Citadel Securities' call for stricter SEC regulations on tokenized stocks in decentralized finance.
Pyth Network launches PYTH reserve to sustain network value through token purchases
Pyth Network launched the PYTH Reserve to use protocol revenue for monthly PYTH token buybacks, linking adoption to network value.
Brazil’s largest private bank recommends up to 3% investment in Bitcoin
Itaú Unibanco recommends investors allocate 1% to 3% of portfolios to Bitcoin for diversification and currency protection.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Fed Delivers, Yet Fails to Impress BTC Traders
Bitcoin consolidated near $90,000 after the Fed's cautious rate cut, while geopolitical tensions and mild ETF inflows limit upward momentum.
Tether faces resistance from Juventus’ largest shareholder after acquisition bid
Tether's all-cash bid to acquire a majority stake in Juventus was rejected by the controlling Agnelli family.
Bitcoin’s First Full-Year Split From Stocks in Over a Decade
Bitcoin is experiencing its first full-year divergence from stocks since 2014, with the S&P 500 up while Bitcoin is down.
Stablecoin giant Tether makes $1B bid to buy Juventus FC
Tether submitted a binding $1.1 billion all-cash offer to fully acquire Juventus FC from its controlling shareholder, Exor, which reportedly rejected the bid.
Inside Putin’s Crypto Cold War: How Russia Evaded Western Sanctions In 2025
Russia successfully evaded Western sanctions in 2025 by utilizing a resilient, crypto-based payment system centered around the Garantex exchange and its successor, Grinex.
Tokenization benefits ‘light at first,’ but will expand if democratized: NYDIG
NYDIG suggests tokenization benefits will grow as access and interoperability of tokenized assets on blockchains increase.
Fogo cancels $20 million pre-sale, will airdrop tokens instead in upcoming mainnet launch
Fogo, an L1 blockchain, canceled its $20 million token pre-sale and will now airdrop the allocated tokens before its January mainnet launch.
Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence
Citadel Securities and DeFi advocates exchanged letters with the SEC regarding DeFi regulation and investor protection.
SOL struggles as Solana TVL slides and memecoin demand fades
SOL token faces pressure as Solana's Total Value Locked declines and demand for memecoins wanes, despite network upgrades.
Senior Vanguard analyst says Bitcoin is no better than a plush toy
A senior Vanguard analyst compared Bitcoin to a collectible plush toy, despite the firm allowing crypto ETF trading.
OCC Approves Five Crypto Trust Banks as ‘Debanking’ Claims Face Scrutiny
The OCC conditionally approved five digital asset firms for national trust bank charters, challenging systemic debanking claims.
Crypto giant Tether offers to buy famous Italian football club Juventus
Tether has submitted a bid to acquire Exor's entire stake in the Italian football club Juventus.
Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US
Bitnomial received CFTC approval to clear fully collateralized swaps, enabling it to launch prediction markets covering crypto and economic events.
Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze
Facing record-low profitability due to declining hash prices, Bitcoin miners are increasingly adopting renewable energy sources to cut operational costs.
Crypto Biz: How Ripple quietly convinced Wall Street
Ripple secured a $40 billion valuation by offering Wall Street investors substantial downside protection and guaranteed returns.
Tether Juventus Bid: USDT Issuer Seeks Full Takeover, Invest $1B in Football Club
Tether, the issuer of USDT, has submitted a binding proposal to acquire a 100% stake in Juventus FC and plans to invest $1 billion.
Tether proposes all-cash deal to acquire controlling stake in Juventus FC
Tether has offered to buy a majority stake in Juventus FC for an all-cash deal, with plans to invest €1 billion in the club.
Tether Moves to Buy Juventus in Landmark Crypto Sports Deal
Tether has proposed an all-cash acquisition of Exor's 65.4% stake in Juventus Football Club, committing to a major investment.
Hate Ticketmaster? Onchain RWA tickets may succeed where regulators haven’t
TIX is developing a DeFi settlement layer using onchain RWA tickets to finance venues and simplify live event payouts.
Short-term Bitcoin traders were profitable for 66% of 2025: Will profits rise in 2026?
Bitcoin short-term holders were profitable for 66% of 2025, driven by price rebounds above their realized cost basis.
DeFi groups fire back against Citadel Securities’ call for ‘flawed’ SEC tokenization rules
DeFi groups are challenging Citadel Securities' proposal for stricter SEC rules on tokenized securities, arguing its analysis is flawed.
Tools for Humanity expands World app toward super-app model
Tools for Humanity is evolving its World app into a super-app by adding encrypted messaging, financial services, and third-party mini-apps.
Moody’s proposes stablecoin ratings framework focused on reserve quality
Moody's has proposed a new framework to rate stablecoins based primarily on the credit quality and market value risk of their reserve assets.
Crypto just entered YouTube’s $100B creator payouts, offering a novel path to finally exit banks
YouTube now offers U.S. creators the option to receive payouts in PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin via Hyperwallet.
Coinbase is About to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks: Report
Coinbase is reportedly preparing to launch prediction markets powered by Kalshi and tokenized stocks next week.
The Daily: Ripple, Circle and BitGo win conditional approval for US banking charters, Hex Trust to issue and custody wrapped XRP, and more
Five crypto firms, including Ripple and Circle, received conditional U.S. bank charter approvals, while Hex Trust plans a wXRP launch.
Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value 
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 following the Fed's rate cut, amid skepticism from a Vanguard executive.
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer hits Solana mainnet as the network aims to unlock 1 million TPS
Jump Crypto's Firedancer client has launched on Solana mainnet to boost network resilience and target 1 million transactions per second.
Bitcoin swings above $94K as crypto faces ‘Netscape’ moment: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $94K while analysts suggest the crypto industry is approaching a pivotal 'Netscape' moment driven by institutional adoption.
Pyth to launch reserve using buybacks from DAO treasury funds
Pyth Network will establish a reserve by using one-third of its DAO revenue to buy back its native PYTH token.
Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive
Interactive Brokers is now allowing U.S. retail clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins to compete with crypto-native rivals.
California and Massachusetts to sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fee
California and Massachusetts are leading a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's $100K H-1B visa application fee.
Five Crypto Firms Win Conditional Approvals as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo
The OCC conditionally approved five crypto firms, including Fidelity and BitGo, to convert to federally chartered national trust banks.
Did Jane Street Cause Another 10 a.m. Bitcoin Dump Today?
Speculation resurfaced that Jane Street caused a 10 a.m. Bitcoin drop, but data suggests liquidations and ETF outflows were the primary drivers.
Oracle confirms data center timelines with OpenAI remain on track
Oracle confirmed that its data center timelines with OpenAI are proceeding as scheduled without any delays.
Tether may tokenize equity to ensure liquidity for investors: Report
Tether is considering tokenizing equity or conducting share buybacks to provide liquidity for investors after a funding round.
The 3-day wait to settle your stock trades is about to die, thanks to a new SEC approval you missed
The SEC granted conditional approval for DTC to pilot tokenization services for existing custody assets, aiming for a 2026 rollout.
Hyperliquid rolls out portfolio margin on testnet, unifying spot and perps trading
Hyperliquid launched portfolio margin on testnet to unify spot and perpetuals trading for improved capital efficiency.
Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet
The article argues President Trump should pardon Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill due to flawed money transmission charges.
Coinbase and Standard Chartered expand crypto prime services for institutions
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding their partnership to offer comprehensive crypto prime services to institutional clients.