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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin (BTC) price rises on Japan rate hike as futures traders pile in
Bitcoin surged to $88,000 following the Bank of Japan's rate hike, driven by leveraged long positions in futures markets.
Coinbase Premium Gap drops to -$57, signaling heavy US selling
The Coinbase Premium Gap fell to -$57, indicating strong Bitcoin selling pressure from US investors.
What Does a 100% Accurate Historical Indicator Signal for Bitcoin in December?
The BTC Yardstick shows Bitcoin is deeply undervalued, coinciding with record whale accumulation, suggesting a potential market bottom.
ADA Is Down 70% in 2025 —But 2 New Sources of Demand Are Emerging For Cardano
Despite a 70% drop in 2025, Cardano (ADA) may see recovery due to rising demand from the Midnight (NIGHT) token and its inclusion in Crypto Index ETPs.
Fidelity macro lead calls $65K Bitcoin bottom in 2026, end of bull cycle
Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer suggests Bitcoin's current cycle may have ended, predicting a 2026 'off year' with support around $65-75K.
Bitcoin encryption isn’t at risk from quantum computers for one simple reason: it doesn’t actually exist
Bitcoin's security risk from quantum computers lies in digital signature forgery targeting exposed public keys, not breaking non-existent on-chain encryption.
Ripple expands institutional trading push with TJM partnership
Ripple acquired a minority stake in TJM Investments to deepen its institutional trading and settlement infrastructure.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying After a Cooler US CPI Print
Following a cooler US CPI print, crypto whales are accumulating assets across DeFi, political narratives, and meme coins, signaling a broader sentiment shift.
Jump Trading hit with $4B lawsuit tied to $50B Terra crash: WSJ
The administrator of Terraform Labs' bankruptcy sued Jump Trading for $4 billion, alleging unlawful profit from the 2022 Terra crash.
Bybit relaunches UK platform via Archax under FCA promotion rules
Bybit is relaunching its UK platform offering spot and P2P trading through an FCA-approved firm, Archax, following a 2023 exit.
Coinbase (COIN) sues Connecticut, Illinois and Michigan over prediction markets regulation
Coinbase is suing Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan to assert that federal law, not state regulators, governs prediction markets.
Latest BTC bull turns bear, Jurien Timmer warns of year-long crypto winter
Fidelity's Jurien Timmer, a former Bitcoin bull, now predicts a year-long crypto winter for 2026 based on historical four-year cycles.
Cardano (ADA) Whales Add Over $630 Million on Bounce Hopes — Are They Wrong?
Cardano whales accumulated over $630 million worth of ADA amid a falling wedge pattern and bullish RSI divergence near support.
Eightcap Insights: Why Institutions Are Buying Bitcoin’s Fear
Despite retail fear, institutions are aggressively accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum, viewing the current volatility as a maturation phase and a buying opportunity.
Fragmentation drains up to $1.3B a year from tokenized assets: Report
Blockchain fragmentation causes up to $1.3 billion in annual value drag for tokenized assets due to liquidity trapping and price inefficiencies.
Metaplanet to debut US trading with Deutsche Bank under MPJPY
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will begin trading US Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the OTC market under the ticker MPJPY.
Zoomex Lab Strategically Sponsors Web3 Year-End Gala Seoul 2025, Highlighting Real-World Web3 Adoption with Park Joo-Ho
Zoomex Lab sponsored the Web3 Year-End Gala Seoul 2025, announcing the Zoomex Card to enable seamless Web3 asset spending.
Metaplanet (3350) to start sponsored ADR program to woo over-the-counter U.S. investors
Metaplanet is launching a sponsored Level I ADR program on the U.S. OTC market to improve access for American investors.
Gate Year-End Summary Goes Live: Data-Driven Overview of Users’ Crypto Season
Gate launched its 2025 Year-End Summary, focusing on user behavior and engagement data rather than just profit figures.
Crypto ponzi scheme IcomTech’s senior promoter sentenced to six years in prison
IcomTech senior promoter Magdaleno Mendoza was sentenced to 71 months in prison for his role in the crypto Ponzi scheme.
Crypto exchange Bybit returns to UK after 2-year break with 100 crypto trading pairs
Bybit has returned to the UK market, offering spot trading on 100 currency pairs after exiting in 2023 due to stricter crypto marketing rules.
Is Toncoin Undervalued? December Data Signals Potential Rebound
Despite a 65% drop in 2025, Toncoin showed positive signals in December, including increased trading volume and user activity, suggesting a potential Q1/2026 rebound.
Coinbase borrows Kalshi’s playbook, sues three states over prediction markets
Coinbase sued Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan regulators to assert CFTC jurisdiction over its planned prediction markets.
XRP Selling Pressure Collapses 39%, But This Price Level Still Controls the Outcome
XRP selling pressure has dropped 39%, showing bullish divergence, but a key resistance level around $1.96 still dictates the price outcome.
Bitcoin rebounds on Japan rate hike as Arthur Hayes sees dollar at 200 yen
Bitcoin rose following the Bank of Japan's rate hike, with Arthur Hayes predicting a surge in BTC and the USD/JPY rate.
Mining Pools as One-Stop Shops: How ViaBTC Is Redefining the Miner Experience
ViaBTC is evolving mining pools into integrated ecosystems offering wallets, automatic conversion, loans, and exchange access to redefine the miner experience.
$4 Billion Lawsuit Claims Jump Trading Helped Engineer Terraform’s Collapse
The Terraform Labs estate filed a $4 billion lawsuit against Jump Trading, alleging it manipulated prices to prop up UST before its collapse.
Terraform Labs liquidator sues Jump Trading for $4 billion in damages
Terraform Labs' liquidator is suing Jump Trading and executives for $4 billion, alleging they exploited the ecosystem before its collapse.
BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%, But Bitcoin Stands Unshaken—Is the Crypto Calm a Warning or Opportunity?
The Bank of Japan raised rates to 0.75%, yet Bitcoin remained stable, suggesting the move was priced in, though future tightening poses risks.
Bitcoin Whales Moved — But Not in the Way Markets Assumed
On-chain data suggests recent whale movements reflect balance reshuffling, not new accumulation, indicating market balance restructuring.
Coinbase sues Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut over prediction market oversight
Coinbase sued Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut to affirm CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets against state regulation.
$3.16 Billion Crypto Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin and Ethereum’s Next Move in Question
Over $3.16 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring, leading to trader caution ahead of the holidays.
XRP Price News: What price action shows is next for Ripple linked token
XRP rose 4.26% to $1.85, recovering from an early dip as institutional interest, spurred by a VivoPower partnership, supported the token.
US Senate confirms pro-crypto Selig to lead CFTC, Hill to head FDIC
The US Senate confirmed crypto-friendly Mike Selig to chair the CFTC and Travis Hill to head the FDIC.
How cheap power turned Libya into a Bitcoin mining hotspot
Libya became a major Bitcoin mining hub due to heavily subsidized, cheap electricity, straining its fragile power grid amid legal ambiguity.
BTC Price News: Bitcoin, Ethereum, ADA Pop Higher as Japan Hikes Lift Asia Markets
Bitcoin and Ether rose alongside Asian equities after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, boosting risk appetite.
Crypto market cap falls to 8-month low, analysts see more pain ahead
The total crypto market capitalization dropped to an eight-month low, erasing 2024 gains, with analysts predicting further short-term downside.
Raoul Pal says capital rotation could be fuelling Zcash boom
Raoul Pal suggests Zcash's recent surge may be due to capital rotation rather than a sustained bull market trend.
Jump Trading sued for $4 billion over Terraform Labs fallout: Report
Todd Snyder, Terraform Labs' bankruptcy administrator, is suing Jump Trading for $4 billion over alleged secret deals contributing to the TerraUSD crash.
Bitcoin (BTC) jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes rates by 25 basis points
Bitcoin rose above $87,000 while the yen fell after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points.
‘We are closer than ever’: US crypto czar David Sacks says Clarity Act markup confirmed for January
White House crypto czar David Sacks confirmed the Clarity Act markup is set for January, signaling progress toward landmark crypto legislation.
SEC flags Bitcoin miner hosting services as subject to securities laws
The SEC sued VBit, alleging its hosted Bitcoin mining agreements are securities under the Howey test due to passive income expectations.
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.