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DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support
The Polkadot token (DOT) fell 2% after breaking critical support at $2.05 on exceptionally high trading volume.
HBAR Drops 4% to $0.1247 as Afternoon Selloff Breaks Support
Hedera's token, HBAR, fell 4% to $0.1247 after breaking key technical support during a high-volume afternoon selloff.
Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas
Sangha Renewables energized a 19.9 MW Bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, powered by an adjacent solar farm.
Figure Technology files ‘second IPO’ to bring native equity issuance to Solana
Figure Technology filed for a second IPO to issue blockchain-native equity directly on the Solana network.
Bitcoin OG faces $12.5M unrealized loss on $617M long position
A prominent Bitcoin investor currently faces a $12.5 million unrealized loss on a $617 million long crypto position.
Crypto industry, trade unions clash over multi-trillion dollar retirement funds
The crypto industry and trade unions are clashing over proposed legislation that would allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts.
Five Crypto Firms Step Closer to Become a Bank, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo
Five digital asset firms, including Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos, received conditional approval from the OCC to become national trust banks.
Ripple, Circle and BitGo secure conditional approval for US banking charters
Ripple, BitGo, and Paxos received conditional OCC approval to become national trust banks in the US.
Ripple gets OCC approval to become national trust bank
The OCC conditionally approved national trust bank charters for five crypto-linked firms, including Ripple and BitGo.
Paxos, Fidelity, Ripple, BitGo, and Circle secure US trust bank approvals
The OCC conditionally approved national trust bank charters for Paxos, Fidelity, BitGo, Circle, and Ripple.
BitGo gets OCC nod to become national crypto trust bank
BitGo received conditional approval from the OCC to convert into a federally chartered national trust bank.
China’s massive gold spree inadvertently exposes a critical shift in how smart money escapes risk
China's sustained gold purchases signal a shift toward seizure-resistant assets, validating the scarcity logic underpinning Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price (BTC) News: Plunges Below $90K as AI Bubble Worries Weigh on Tech Stocks
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 as tech stocks, particularly AI-related equities like Broadcom, fell due to investor concerns about the AI theme fizzling out.
Pakistan Begins Crypto Overhaul With Preliminary Exchange Approvals
Pakistan granted preliminary regulatory clearances to Binance and HTX while exploring the tokenization of $2 billion in state assets.
Pakistan Moves Toward Tokenizing $2B in Government Assets With Binance
Pakistan and Binance signed an MOU to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets using blockchain technology.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | December 13 – 14
This article highlights Keeta (KTA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK) as three altcoins to watch over the weekend due to recent fundamental updates and chart patterns.
Europe reconsiders crypto oversight as ESMA centralization gains momentum
European policymakers are debating centralizing crypto oversight under ESMA due to inconsistent national enforcement of the MiCA regulation.
Bitcoin price drops below $91,000, leading to $135M long liquidations
Bitcoin's price dropped below $91,000, resulting in about $135 million in long position liquidations.
Bitcoin wobbles at $92K as trader eyes end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip
Bitcoin is consolidating near $92K resistance, with analysts expecting an upward breakout despite macro headwinds from rising gold prices.
VivoPower establishes joint venture to acquire $300M in Ripple Labs shares, stock jumps 12%
VivoPower's Vivo Federation partnered with Lean Ventures to acquire $300M in Ripple Labs shares for South Korean investors.
Aave community probes CoW Swap integration and Aave Labs ‘stealth privatization’ of protocol
An Aave delegate questioned Aave Labs over swap fee redirection to Aave Labs instead of the DAO treasury following a CoW Swap integration.
North Korea stole $2 billion in crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says
North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, marking a 51% increase from the previous year.
Phantom Adds Kalshi to Wallet, Lets Users Trade Prediction Markets With Solana Tokens
Crypto wallet Phantom is integrating Kalshi's prediction markets, allowing 20 million users to trade on real-world events using Solana tokens.
Backed teams up with Chainlink to launch xBridge, first cross-chain infrastructure for tokenized stocks
Backed and Chainlink launched xBridge, the first cross-chain bridge for tokenized stocks, ensuring fidelity to corporate actions.
Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao
Despite stepping down from Binance and serving prison time, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao remains highly influential, especially after receiving a pardon in 2025.
Most Influential: Jesse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, creator of Coinbase's Layer-2 network Base, is credited with its significant growth and success in 2025.
Most Influential: David Bailey
David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company, KindlyMD, experienced a dramatic collapse following a merger, losing nearly 99% of its share value.
Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum
Backed and Chainlink launched xBridge, a cross-chain bridge using CCIP to transfer tokenized stocks (xStocks) between Solana and Ethereum.
Most Influential: Tom Lee
Wall Street veteran Tom Lee is leveraging his expertise as Chairman at BitMine to bridge traditional finance with digital asset innovation, focusing on Ethereum.
Most Influential: Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor's Strategy navigated tough bitcoin conditions in 2025 by launching preferred products to expand its holdings.
ADNOC Distribution to Accept UAE’s AE Coin Stablecoin at 980 Fuel and Retail Locations
ADNOC Distribution will accept the AE Coin stablecoin across nearly 980 retail locations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Bitcoin Price Forecast Tools and Cycle Valuation Metrics
Bitcoin price forecast tools use on-chain data like CVDD and Terminal Price to historically predict cycle lows and peaks.
Pyth launches token buyback program, allocating 33% of DAO treasury to monthly PYTH purchases
Pyth Network initiated a token buyback program, dedicating 33% of its DAO treasury revenue to monthly open-market PYTH purchases.
Ripple expands European footprint with AMINA stablecoin payment partnership
Ripple Payments partnered with Swiss bank Amina to integrate its fiat-to-stablecoin infrastructure, enhancing European presence.
Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report
Poland's government resubmitted a vetoed crypto bill, urging the President to sign it due to Russian-linked security threats.
Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets
Filecoin dropped 0.2% to $1.37, underperforming the broader crypto market which rose 3% according to the CoinDesk 20 index.
Broadcom shares drop premarket despite Q4 earnings beat
Broadcom shares fell in premarket trading despite reporting record Q4 revenue and strong AI sales.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.2%, Leading the Index Higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 1.5%, led by SUI's 5.2% gain and Aave's 4.5% increase.
Bitcoin flashes rare liquidity warning because the Fed’s $40 billion “stimulus” is actually a trap
Bitcoin fell after the Fed's rate cut because the $40 billion in Treasury purchases is maintenance, not true stimulus, and due to tech stock correlation.
MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA
DECTA expects MiCA regulation to solidify the role of regulated euro-pegged stablecoins in the EU's financial infrastructure by 2026.
Crypto speculation at 2024 lows as TradFi leveraged ETFs hit record $239B
Crypto speculation is low, evidenced by memecoin dominance hitting near two-year lows, while traditional finance leveraged ETFs reached a record $239 billion.
BloFin Research Analysis: Why the Fed’s Recent Policy May Not Trigger a Year‑End Crypto Rally
The Fed's recent policy actions, aimed at banking liquidity, are unlikely to spur a major year-end crypto rally due to limited risk appetite and elevated long-term rates.
Plume CEO Chris Yin Reveals Why RWAs Are One of Crypto’s Few Bright Spots
Plume CEO Chris Yin believes Real-World Assets (RWAs) are a crypto bright spot, projecting 10x to 20x growth due to demand for stable, on-chain yields.
Pakistan clears Binance and HTX to seek local crypto licenses
Pakistan's PVARA granted No Objection Certificates to Binance and HTX to pursue local cryptocurrency operating licenses.
Ethereum price rallied 260% the last time this happened: Can ETH reach $5K?
Ethereum's price nears a historical buying zone near whale realized prices, suggesting a potential rally toward $5,000.
Scaramucci predicts ‘exponential opportunity’ for crypto at LONGITUDE
Anthony Scaramucci predicted an exponential opportunity for crypto, citing institutional adoption and regulatory progress seen in 2025.
Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats 1-in-82-year odds to win $285,000 block reward
A solo Bitcoin miner using CKpool software won the entire $284,633 block reward, beating odds estimated at 1 in 30,000 per day.
Pakistan grants Binance and HTX preliminary approval for crypto operations
Pakistan's PVARA issued No Objection Certificates to Binance and HTX, allowing preparatory steps toward full crypto licensing.
Tether mulls tokenizing its stock after seeking up to $20 billion in share sales at $500 billion valuation: Bloomberg
Tether is considering tokenizing its stock following a planned share sale aiming for a $500 billion valuation.
UK MPs warn Bank of England stablecoin plans could drive innovation offshore
UK parliamentarians cautioned the Chancellor that the Bank of England's stablecoin rules risk pushing digital asset innovation abroad.
Bitcoin decouples from stocks in second half of 2025
In the second half of 2025, Bitcoin diverged significantly from traditional stocks despite capital flow links, falling 18% while major indexes gained.
Phantom taps Kalshi to offer regulated prediction markets in wallet
Phantom wallet integrated with regulated prediction market Kalshi to allow users to trade event-based positions directly within the wallet.
9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality
MSCI's proposed rule to exclude companies where digital assets exceed 50% of total assets threatens index neutrality and stability.
Bitcoin whale opens $491 million Ether long position
A Bitcoin whale, known as Bitcoin OG 1011short, opened a massive $491 million long position in Ether.
AMINA Bank Global First European Bank To Go Live With Ripple Payments
AMINA Bank is the first European bank to integrate and go live with Ripple Payments for efficient cross-border settlements.
Kalshi traders predict 53% chance of Elon Musk becoming trillionaire by 2029
Kalshi traders currently assign a 53% probability that Elon Musk will reach a $1 trillion net worth by 2029.
Phantom integrates with Kalshi to bring prediction markets to its web3 wallet
Phantom has integrated Kalshi's prediction markets into its web3 wallet, allowing users to trade positions on real-world events directly within the app.
U.S. SEC Gives Implicit Nod for Tokenized Stocks
The DTCC subsidiary received a no-action letter from the SEC to offer tokenization services for certain securities.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price's Volatility Meltdown: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin trades directionless above $90,000 as 30-day implied volatility drops to its lowest level since early November.
Zoomex Lab Sponsors Web3 Year-End Gala: Seoul 2025, Ushering in a “User-First” Payment Era for 2026
Zoomex Lab is sponsoring the Web3 Year-End Gala in Seoul on December 18 to showcase web3 integration into real-world payments.
YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecon: Fortune
YouTube now lets U.S. creators receive earnings in PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, simplifying crypto for creators.
Crypto CEOs “41-year” prison run rate predicts a brutal future doubling the 83-year record Do Kwon just set
U.S. courts have imposed 83 years of prison time on crypto leaders since 2024, setting a 41-year annual run rate.
Hedera Whales Pick Up 3.4 Billion HBAR Despite the Dip — What Are They Seeing?
Hedera whales accumulated 3.4 billion HBAR recently, contrasting with weak retail demand and suggesting a potential price base formation.
CryptoQuant CEO Declares Meme Coins “Dead,” but Many Still See Rebound Potential
CryptoQuant's CEO called meme coins "dead" due to declining dominance, yet some analysts predict a strong rebound.
Ripple News: XRP-Linked Company Lands First European Bank Client for Payments
Ripple has secured AMINA Bank of Switzerland as its first European bank client for its Ripple Payments infrastructure.
XRP Ledger News: Upgrade of Rippled Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization
The XRP Ledger released rippled version 3.0.0, fixing accounting errors and improving infrastructure for future tokenization and DeFi features.
Litecoin Is Being Ignored by Retail — While Institutions Quietly Accumulate 3.7 Million LTC
Despite retail investor neglect, institutions have quietly accumulated 3.7 million LTC, signaling potential for a price recovery above $100.
Bitcoin Builds Short-Term Strength — $95,000 Now the Level That Matters
Bitcoin shows early 4-hour chart strength, aiming to break the crucial $95,000 resistance level amid positive on-chain metrics.
DTCC subsidiary authorized to offer tokenization service for US securities beginning 2026
DTC received SEC approval to offer a tokenization service for U.S. securities starting in the second half of 2026.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Treads Water After Fed Cut as Altcoin Slump Deepens
Bitcoin remained range-bound after the Fed's rate cut, while altcoins and memecoins suffered significant weekly losses.