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Dark Web Bitcoin Moves After Years: What Does the Activity Signal?
Bitcoin linked to the defunct Silk Road marketplace recently moved after a decade of dormancy, signaling consolidation rather than immediate selling.
Pantera, Coinbase back Surf’s $15M push to build crypto-native AI models
Surf, an AI platform for digital asset analysis, secured $15M in funding to enhance its AI models and tools.
The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms
The trial of Samourai Wallet developers tests the legal precedent of code as speech and the future of financial privacy software.
U.S. Banking Regulator Warns Wall Street on 'Debanking,' Claims Practices 'Unlawful'
The OCC warned banks against unlawful 'debanking' practices, citing a review that found restrictions on sectors like digital assets.
GameStop Q3 earnings miss estimates, pressured by soft sales and lower BTC gains
GameStop's Q3 revenue missed analyst expectations due to declining core sales and reduced Bitcoin gains, causing shares to drop.
Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $94,000 As Fed Cuts Rates
Bitcoin briefly surged past $94,000 after the Federal Reserve implemented a 25-basis-point interest rate cut.
Binance CEO had WeChat hacked by cellphone exploit that likely leaves your own crypto exposed
Binance co-CEO Yi He's WeChat account was hacked via a reclaimed cell number, highlighting risks to crypto assets from social account takeovers.
Tether launches privacy-focused health platform with on-device AI
Tether launched QVAC Health, a platform using on-device AI to process biometric data locally from wearables and wellness apps.
Bitcoin Volatile Near $94K as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $94K following Fed Chair Powell's mixed signals on labor market risks and persistent inflation.
ChronoForge to shut down amid funding collapse and Web3 gaming turmoil
Web3 game studio ChronoForge is shutting down by December 30 due to severe funding shortfalls and market downturn.
A16z-backed Lead Bank adds Loop Crypto to inner circle with eye on scaling stablecoins and payments
Loop Crypto is partnering with a16z-backed Lead Bank to leverage its infrastructure for scaling stablecoin and crypto payments.
Bitcoin and ETH whipsaw after Fed’s quarter-point cut and caution on further easing
Bitcoin and Ether experienced volatility following the Fed's quarter-point rate cut, tempered by cautious language regarding future easing.
Teachers Unions Sound Alarm on Crypto Bill Threatening Retirement Security
Teachers unions oppose the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, warning it risks worker pensions by eroding safeguards for traditional securities.
Andreessen Horovitz's Crypto Unit to Expand Into Asia With South Korea Office
A16z Crypto is opening a Seoul office and hiring Sungmo Park to lead its expansion into Asia.
Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill
Consumer advocates and unions oppose the Senate's crypto market structure bill, citing risks of fraud and insufficient consumer protections.
Conflicted Fed cuts rates but Bitcoin’s ‘fragile range’ pins BTC under $100K
Despite the Fed's expected rate cut, Bitcoin remains range-bound below $100K due to structural on-chain tensions and profit-taking.
MicroStrategy Calls Morgan Stanley’s Index Plan “Discriminatory” as Consultation Continues
MicroStrategy formally objected to MSCI's proposal to remove Bitcoin-heavy companies from equity indexes, calling the rule discriminatory.
Tether Launches Privacy-First Health App as AI Investment Strategy Accelerates
Tether launched the privacy-focused QVAC Health app, which processes user data locally, alongside accelerating its $4 billion AI investment strategy.
How a “Jellyfish UFO video” and PDF fueled a controversial 1,700% market explosion
A Polymarket contract regarding Trump declassifying UFO files surged 1,700% after a governance vote favored resolution based on an AARO document.
Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws
Bitcoin marketplace Paxful pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to facilitating illicit trades and violating AML laws.
ETHZilla moves into onchain housing finance with 15% Zippy acquisition
ETHZilla acquired a 15% stake in digital housing lender Zippy to integrate manufactured-home loans onto the blockchain.
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75% to support employment and tame inflation.
Fed Cuts Rates 25bps, But the Real Shock Is What Comes Next
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, but the lack of forward guidance signals future policy is strictly data-dependent.
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75% as Bitcoin steadies near $92K
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%-3.75% amid economic uncertainty, while Bitcoin stabilized near $92K.
Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat Account Hacked in $55,000 Crypto Scam
Binance Co-CEO Yi He's WeChat account was hacked, leading to a $55,000 pump-and-dump scheme involving a meme token.
U.S. Fed Trims Benchmark Fed Funds Rate Range to 3.50%-3.75%
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50%-3.75%.
Galaxy expands to UAE as part of Middle East push
Digital asset company Galaxy is opening a new office in Abu Dhabi's ADGM as part of its Middle East expansion strategy.
The Daily: Silk Road bitcoin wallets wake up, SEC Chair Atkins signals quick action on crypto priorities, and more
Silk Road wallets moved bitcoin, SEC Chair Atkins outlined an aggressive 2026 crypto agenda, and a teachers union opposed Senate crypto legislation.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin could reach $112,000 if Fed turns dovish and key resistance levels break
CryptoQuant suggests Bitcoin could hit $112,000 if the Fed is dovish and BTC clears resistance at $99,000 and $102,000.
Stripe acquires Valora wallet team as it builds out stablecoin services
Stripe has acqui-hired the team behind the Valora stablecoin wallet to bolster its growing stablecoin operations.
Long-dormant ETH wallet and major BTC holders move funds before Fed meeting
Major crypto holders moved significant ETH and BTC, including a dormant wallet waking up, ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy announcement.
Pump.fun app launches on Solana Mobile’s dApp Store with Apple Pay integration
Pump.fun's new mobile app is available on Solana Mobile's dApp Store, featuring Apple Pay for easy funding.
Strategy responds to MSCI letter, makes case for index inclusion
Strategy pushed back against MSCI's proposed policy change that would exclude crypto treasury companies from stock indexes.
SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO
SpaceX recently moved $94.5 million worth of Bitcoin, continuing a trend of consolidating its crypto holdings before a potential massive IPO.
Meteora executes $10M MET buyback as part of revenue and value growth strategy
Meteora spent $10 million USDC to buy back $MET tokens, acquiring 2.3% of the total supply to boost tokenholder value.
Millions of Xiaomi Users to Gain Instant Crypto Access with Sei From 2026
Xiaomi will pre-install a Sei wallet on new smartphones sold outside China and the US starting in 2026.
Stable partners with Chipper Cash for cost-effective money transfers in Africa
Stable has partnered with Chipper Cash to enable low-cost USDT transfers for its seven million users across nine African countries.
Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon gain access to crypto ETFs: Why this is significant
Vanguard is granting over 50 million clients access to third-party spot crypto ETFs, marking a major shift from its previous anti-crypto stance.
Pudgy Penguins token PENGU launches on BNB Chain for trading
The Pudgy Penguins native token, PENGU, has launched for trading on the BNB Chain.
The Protocol: Stripe’s Tempo Testnet Goes Live
Stripe-backed blockchain Tempo has launched its public testnet to advance stablecoin payments for mainstream use.
Stellar Edges Higher to $0.251 Despite Altcoin Market Apathy
Stellar (XLM) gained 0.85% to $0.251 with increased volume, consolidating around the critical $0.25 support level amid muted altcoin activity.
Aster eliminates fees on stock perpetual trading
Aster has eliminated all trading fees, including maker and taker charges, on its stock perpetual futures products.
HBAR Edges 1.8% Higher to $0.1372 as Government Adoption Momentum Builds
Hedera (HBAR) rose 1.8% to $0.1372 amid growing momentum from government adoption, including Georgia's real estate registry migration.
The Great Bitcoin Unfreezing: Why Ancient Wallets Are Coming Alive in 2025
Ancient Bitcoin wallets, some dormant since 2011, are reactivating in 2025, signaling a 'whale awakening' involving massive movements of long-held coins.
XRP’s new “plumbing” narrative exposes a valuation shift that most retail speculators are completely ignoring
XRP is shifting its narrative from a speculative asset to critical financial plumbing, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption tools.
Surf Raises $15M to Build AI Model Tailored to Crypto Research
Digital asset platform Surf secured $15 million, led by Pantera Capital, to develop its specialized crypto AI model, Surf 2.0.
ICP Extends Decline as Range Support Breaks, Testing New Lows Near $3.48
ICP fell 5% to $3.4945, breaking short-term support and testing key December levels near $3.48.
Strategy says MSCI’s 50% bitcoin test risks index ‘whiplash’ and conflicts with US pro-innovation policy
Strategy warned MSCI's proposed 50% digital asset threshold risks index instability and conflicts with U.S. innovation policy.
Sei partners with Xiaomi to expand global user base through pre-installed app initiatives
Sei is partnering with Xiaomi to pre-install its crypto wallet and discovery app on Xiaomi devices globally.
Crypto AI ‘four times better’ than ChatGPT and Grok raises $15 million
Crypto-focused AI platform Surf raised $15 million, claiming performance four times better than ChatGPT and Grok on crypto tasks.
Short the dip and buy the rip? What FOMC outcomes reveal about Bitcoin price action
Historical FOMC outcomes suggest Bitcoin price action is often driven by pre-announcement positioning, leading to volatility and sell-offs post-decision.
Galaxy Digital opens office in Abu Dhabi to expand UAE presence
Galaxy Digital is establishing a new office in Abu Dhabi to expand its presence in the UAE and the Middle East.
GameStop (GME) Earnings News: BTC Holdings Narrow Q3 Profit
GameStop recorded a $9.2 million loss on its Bitcoin holdings during Q3, despite its stack being valued at $519.4 million.
Tether Rolls Out Privacy-Focused Health App as Expansion Into AI Accelerates
Tether launched QVAC Health, a privacy-focused app utilizing its decentralized AI platform to keep user health data encrypted locally.
Teachers union claims risks to retirement funds in crypto market structure
The AFT union opposes Senate crypto market structure legislation due to profound risks to retirement security.
Polymarket users forecast 97% probability of 25 bps rate cut
Polymarket users overwhelmingly predict a 97% chance of the Federal Reserve implementing a 25 basis point rate cut today.
After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026
While 2025 served as a test year, 2026 will determine if crypto IPOs are a durable asset class amid market volatility and rising selectivity.
Coinbase’s strategy chief predicts more Eurozone nations will adopt Bitcoin after Czech Republic
Coinbase's strategy chief anticipates more Eurozone countries will buy Bitcoin following the Czech Republic's recent acquisition.
Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins
The bear market is driving investors toward privacy coins, like Zcash, as a source of countercyclical value due to growing demand for financial autonomy.
3 Altcoins That Can Hit All-Time Highs Before Christmas
The article analyzes three altcoins—Rain (RAIN), Undead Games (UDS), and Monero (XMR)—that might reach new all-time highs before Christmas.
Trump brothers’ American Bitcoin adds another $38 million of the cryptocurrency as total holdings rise to 4,783 BTC
American Bitcoin acquired 416 BTC worth $38.3 million, bringing its total holdings to 4,783 BTC.
Strategy Formally Urges MSCI to Keep Digital Asset Treasury Companies on Global Indexes
Strategy formally petitioned MSCI not to exclude companies holding over 50% in digital assets from its global indexes.
Polychain and Variant-backed ‘neo-brokerage’ Cascade wants to open 24/7 perps trading for any asset class
DeFi startup Cascade, backed by Polychain and Variant, is launching a neo-brokerage for 24/7 perpetual trading across all asset classes.
Strategy Pushes Back on MSCI’s Digital Asset Exclusion Proposal
Strategy (MSTR) formally opposed MSCI's proposal to exclude companies with over 50% digital asset holdings from its indexes.
Strategy asks MSCI to reject proposal excluding Bitcoin-heavy firms
Strategy urged MSCI to reject a proposal that would exclude companies with over 50% of assets in digital assets from key indexes.
Bitcoin hikes volatility into ‘tricky’ FOMC as $93.5K yearly open fails
Bitcoin pulled back from recent highs as traders anticipated volatile, potentially deceptive price action around the Federal Reserve's FOMC interest rate announcement.
SpaceX’s $300M Bitcoin Stack Puts Crypto Inside the World’s Biggest Planned IPO
SpaceX is planning a massive IPO that could value the company at $1.5 trillion, revealing it holds approximately 3,991 BTC.
PNC Bank just launched direct Bitcoin trading, but one specific restriction effectively holds your digital assets hostage
PNC Bank launched direct Bitcoin trading for private banking clients through Coinbase, but restricts asset transfers, limiting full control.
Most Influential: Rushi Manche
Rushi Manche was ousted from Movement Labs following a scandal involving opaque token allocations and insider trading risks.
Most Influential: The Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group, North Korea's notorious hacking collective, stole over $2 billion in crypto by mid-2025, funding WMD programs.