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Barclays Sees ‘Down-Year’ for Crypto in 2026 Without Big Catalysts
Barclays projects a tepid 2026 for crypto, expecting down trading volumes and waning investor enthusiasm without major catalysts.
Bitcoin ‘extreme low volatility’ to end amid new $50K BTC price target
Bitcoin is poised for a major move as volatility hits extreme lows, with some analysts predicting a drop toward $50K.
From Wall Street to the World Cup: How Football Became Crypto’s Biggest Gateway Drug
Football, with its massive global reach, is emerging as the primary gateway for mainstream users to adopt cryptocurrency via fan tokens.
Will Shiba Inu Die Out In 2026? On-Chain Data Hold the Answer
On-chain data suggests Shiba Inu is not dead, showing increased whale accumulation despite weak market speculation.
Bitcoin Below $90K, Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of U.S. Data and BOJ Decision
Bitcoin dipped below $90,000 amid low liquidity and caution ahead of key U.S. economic data and a Bank of Japan policy meeting.
Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack
Spanish police arrested five people linked to a cross-border ring that kidnapped and murdered a man for his cryptocurrency.
Prysm Bug Cost Ethereum Validators Over $1 Million After Fusaka Upgrade
A Prysm software bug caused network disruptions after the Fusaka upgrade, costing validators over $1 million in missed rewards.
Small-cap crypto tokens just hit a humiliating four-year low, proving the “Alt Season” thesis is officially dead
Small-cap crypto tokens have hit a four-year low, indicating the 'Alt Season' thesis is dead as liquidity concentrates in large-cap assets and US equities.
How HashKey plans to become Hong Kong’s first crypto IPO
HashKey filed for an IPO to become Hong Kong's first fully crypto-native listed venue under its new virtual asset regime.
Ledger’s Ian Rogers Criticises Crypto Exchanges For ‘Irresponsible’ Security, Dismisses Crypto’s Quantum Risk
Ledger's Ian Rogers criticized exchanges for irresponsible security defaults and downplayed near-term quantum computing threats to crypto.
SEC Shifts to Investor Education With Crypto Custody Guidance
The SEC issued guidance detailing crypto custody risks for retail investors, emphasizing scrutiny of third-party custodians and self-custody responsibilities.
Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is intact, but driven by politics and liquidity: Analyst
An analyst suggests Bitcoin's four-year cycle remains, but is now driven by politics and liquidity rather than the halving event.
Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts
Macro analysts suggest Bitcoin could drop below $70,000 if the Bank of Japan hikes interest rates, citing liquidity drain concerns.
Twenty One’s first-day slide highlights investor caution toward BTC-backed stocks
Twenty One Capital's nearly 20% first-day stock drop signals investor caution toward Bitcoin-backed public listings.
Why Michael Saylor Says Countries Should Launch Bitcoin-Backed Banks
Michael Saylor proposes regulated digital banks backed by overcollateralized Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit to attract global capital.
Robinhood is constructing a “regional triangle” that unlocks the one thing US regulators won’t permit
Robinhood is acquiring Indonesian brokerage and crypto entities to build a regional hub that bypasses stringent US regulatory hurdles.
Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure
Standard Chartered and Coinbase are expanding their partnership to develop trading, custody, and financing services for institutional crypto clients.
XRP bulls gain ground over bears on social media, ETF inflow streak continues
XRP sentiment is turning bullish on social media while spot XRP ETFs maintain a 19-day streak of net inflows.
Stablecoin usage in Venezuela likely to keep expanding amid economic instability
Stablecoin use in Venezuela is expected to grow due to ongoing economic collapse and regulatory uncertainty.
Pi Coin Price Falls 28% From November Highs — Do Charts Now Hint At Reversal?
Pi Coin has dropped 28% since November highs, but chart divergence suggests a potential pause in the correction, though buyer commitment remains weak.
Binance to advise Pakistan on $2 billion asset tokenization as country prepares stablecoin launch
Binance signed an MoU with Pakistan to advise on tokenizing $2 billion in state assets and advancing plans for a national stablecoin.
Zcash Buyers Pull $17 Million Off Exchanges as Price Pauses — What Comes Next?
Despite a price pause after a 700% rally, Zcash shows underlying buyer strength with $17 million in net outflows from exchanges.
BTC OGs selling covered calls is the main culprit suppressing price: Analyst
Long-term Bitcoin holders selling covered calls are suppressing spot BTC prices despite strong ETF demand, according to an analyst.
‘Bitcoin Rodney’ faces decades in prison as feds add wire fraud to HyperFund charges
Crypto promoter Rodney Burton, known as 'Bitcoin Rodney,' faces expanded federal charges including wire fraud for his role in the $1.8 billion HyperFund scheme.
Juventus owner rejects acquisition offer from Tether
Juventus owner Exor N.V. rejected Tether's offer to buy its 65.4% controlling stake in the football club.
Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Advises 3% Bitcoin Allocation For Clients
Itaú Unibanco recommends clients allocate 1% to 3% of portfolios to Bitcoin by 2026 as a hedge against the Brazilian real's depreciation.
US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag
The OCC authorized US banks to act as riskless principal in crypto trades, allowing profit without holding token inventory.
The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide
The SEC published a guide detailing crypto custody basics, best practices, wallet types, and associated risks for investors.
Exor unanimously rejects Tether’s $1.3 billion bid to acquire Juventus football club
Exor swiftly rejected Tether's $1.3 billion binding offer to acquire Juventus, reaffirming its commitment to not sell any stake in the club.
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.