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$68M Bought, $130M Liquidated: Was Bitcoin’s $94K Spike a Manipulation?
A sudden Bitcoin surge to over $94K, lacking fundamental catalysts, sparked accusations of market manipulation and liquidity hunting.
‘You ain’t seen nothing yet,” SEC Chair Atkins signals quick action on crypto priorities in the new year
SEC Chair Paul Atkins promised swift action on ambitious crypto priorities, including a token taxonomy and an innovation exemption, in the coming year.
Zcash is discreetly sitting in US government wallets, creating a bizarre conflict for the regulators attacking privacy
The US government holds $1.5 million in Zcash seized from a darknet market, creating a conflict as regulators target privacy coins.
Bitcoin treasury XXI shares sink 20% in NYSE debut despite rising BTC price
Twenty One Capital (XXI) shares dropped nearly 20% in their NYSE debut, despite Bitcoin's price increasing.
Blockchain trial on Canton Network tests collateral reuse with tokenized US Treasurys
A Canton Network trial successfully tested real-time collateral reuse using tokenized US Treasurys and multiple stablecoins.
22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Theft
A 22-year-old California resident pleaded guilty to laundering $3.5 million in crypto stolen during a massive social engineering scheme.
Real Finance secures $29M to build institutional rails for tokenized assets
Real Finance raised $29 million in private funding to develop infrastructure for tokenizing real-world assets for institutional adoption.
Ethereum network sees 62% drop in fees: Is ETH price at risk?
Ethereum's base layer fees dropped 62% in 30 days, though Layer-2 growth and recent price rallies suggest ETH price isn't immediately at risk.
Twenty One Capital Goes Live on the NYSE – Now What?
Twenty One Capital debuted on the NYSE with a massive Bitcoin treasury but saw its stock drop sharply, raising questions about its future strategy.
Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers plans aggressive Bitcoin acquisition
Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers announced plans for the firm to aggressively acquire Bitcoin as corporate adoption increases.
Octra announces $20M public token sale on Sonar at $200M valuation
Octra is launching a $20 million public token sale on Sonar, representing a 10% allocation at a $200 million valuation.
Bitcoin ETF (BTC) News: Boutique Firm Nicholas Files for Fund Skipping U.S. Trading Hours
Nicholas Financial Corporation filed for a Bitcoin ETF that will only hold BTC overnight, capitalizing on data showing gains outside U.S. market hours.
New ETF proposal bets Bitcoin returns are made after hours
Tidal Trust proposed a Bitcoin ETF that trades only during US overnight hours to capture after-hours price movements.
Bitcoin Bulls Trim Near-Term Price Targets as BTC Demand Slows
Major Bitcoin bulls like Standard Chartered and Bernstein have lowered near-term price forecasts due to slowing corporate buying and ETF demand.
Crypto market gains $150B as Bitcoin reclaims $94K ahead of Fed decision
The crypto market surged by $150 billion as Bitcoin reclaimed $94K, driven by expectations of a 25 basis point Fed rate cut.
US bank regulator clears national banks to facilitate crypto transactions
The OCC affirmed national banks can act as riskless principals in crypto trades, bringing them closer to offering regulated brokerage services.
Trump meme coin project launches mobile game with $1M in $TRUMP rewards
The Trump meme coin project launched a mobile game, Trump Billionaires Club, offering $1 million in $TRUMP token rewards.
UK and US Crypto Groups Team Up to Shape Global Digital Asset Rules
CryptoUK and The Digital Chamber formed a cross-border advocacy alliance to influence global digital asset regulation.
Bitcoin liquidity has vanished into a “shadow” system where corporate debt cycles now dictate the crash risk
Bitcoin liquidity has shifted from exchanges to ETFs and corporate treasuries, linking price risk to corporate debt cycles.
Bitcoin skeptic Michael Burry says he’s exploring tokenization
Michael Burry, a well-known Bitcoin skeptic, announced he is exploring the concept of tokenization, sparking discussion within the crypto community.
Circle Announces Privacy-First USDCx Stablecoin for Aleo Network
Circle launched USDCx, a privacy-focused stablecoin on Aleo's blockchain, combining regulatory compliance with zero-knowledge proof technology.
El Salvador’s AuthenticDoc Goes Live: Bitcoin-Powered Signatures Eye $60B DocuSign
El Salvador launched AuthenticDoc, a decentralized digital signature platform using Nostr and Bitcoin cryptography, aiming to challenge centralized leaders like DocuSign.
Australia’s Regulator Grants Major Relief to Digital Asset Companies
ASIC announced temporary exemptions for stablecoin distributors, wrapped token intermediaries, and digital asset custodians to ease regulatory burdens until June 30, 2026.
Eco expands to Solana to unify $15B stablecoin ecosystem
Eco has integrated with Solana to offer real-time bridging and unified liquidity for its $15 billion stablecoin ecosystem.
XRP Underperforms Market as Sudden Bitcoin Surge Ends Up in $387M Liquidations
Bitcoin's surge above $94,000 caused $387M in liquidations, but XRP lagged the broader market rally with below-average volume.
Dogecoin Surges as Ether Zooms 8%, Sparking Bullish Reversal For Memecoins
Dogecoin broke above $0.15 on volume-backed breakout, signaling a bullish reversal for memecoins following an 8% surge in Ether.
OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions
The OCC confirmed national banks can act as 'riskless principal' intermediaries for crypto asset transactions.
November Might Have Killed NFTs For Good
November 2025 saw NFT sales plummet to $320 million, marking the weakest period of the year and continuing a multi-year market contraction.
Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin entering a new phase with less severe drawdowns
Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin's institutional adoption will reduce volatility and potentially outperform gold as market dynamics shift.
Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Vows to Buy ‘As Much Bitcoin as Possible’
Twenty One Capital, co-founded by Jack Mallers, debuted on the NYSE with 43,514 BTC and vows to acquire significantly more Bitcoin.
Aptos (APT) Rises 8% After Breaking Through $1.80 Resistance
Aptos (APT) gained nearly 8% to $1.91, driven by strong institutional volume breaking the $1.80 resistance level.
UK crypto lobbying group joins Digital Chamber in cross-border policy push
CryptoUK is joining the US advocacy group The Digital Chamber to create a unified, cross-border platform for digital asset policy collaboration.
Ether (ETH) Price News: Rises to 4-Week High, Outperforming BTC
Ether surged 8.4% to a four-week high, significantly outpacing Bitcoin amid optimism over a staking ETF and tokenization.
The Daily: Standard Chartered slashes 2025 bitcoin target, PNC rolls out direct BTC trading for high-net-worth clients, and more
Standard Chartered cut its 2025 Bitcoin target to $100K, PNC launched direct BTC trading for HNW clients, and Bitwise projects 10-20x crypto growth.
Bitcoin’s back above $94K: Is the BTC bull run back on?
Bitcoin reclaimed $94,000, restoring short-term bullish momentum despite muted liquidity indicators ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Andrew Tate’s Bitcoin Post Sparks MicroStrategy Debate
Andrew Tate questioned why MicroStrategy's large Bitcoin purchase didn't move the price, sparking debate over OTC market mechanics.
Bitwise crypto index fund moves from over-the-counter to NYSE Arca for trading
Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) has moved from OTC markets to trade on the regulated NYSE Arca as an ETP.
On the value of holding the History of Bitcoin in your hands
Physical presentation, like the high-quality "History of Bitcoin" book, gives cultural weight and permanence to Bitcoin's history.
China’s $71 billion Treasury dump exposes a critical gap between Bitcoin’s narrative and central bank reality
China and other BRICS nations are trimming US Treasury holdings, yet this official diversification contrasts with Bitcoin's speculative hedge narrative.
PNC Bank launches Bitcoin trading for eligible clients via Coinbase integration
PNC Bank is the first major US bank to offer direct spot Bitcoin trading to eligible private bank clients through a Coinbase integration.
Canton Network partners with RedStone to expand DeFi access to $6T assets
Canton Network partnered with RedStone to expand DeFi access to $6 trillion in tokenized real-world assets.
Octra to hold $20 million public token sale on Sonar at $200 million valuation
Octra Labs will conduct a $20 million public token sale on the Sonar platform in December at a $200 million valuation.
Bitcoin and ether surge on eve of FOMC decision fueling wave of liquidations
Bitcoin and Ether prices surged ahead of the FOMC meeting, triggering over $260 million in short liquidations.
Kalshi surpasses $2.8 million volume on Solana as on-chain activity rises
Regulated prediction market Kalshi exceeded $2.8 million in trading volume on Solana.
Cronos Labs unveils Cronos One, an all-in-one solution for web3 newcomers
Cronos Labs launched Cronos One, a platform integrating identity verification, wallet top-ups, and bridging for seamless Web3 onboarding.
‘Nothing is holding up this bill,’ says Democratic Sen. Gillibrand as Senate barrels forward to advance major crypto bill
Senator Gillibrand stated that nothing is delaying the major bipartisan crypto bill as the Senate aims to advance it.
Bitcoin Price Skyrockets to $94,000 as Banks Start to Embrace Bitcoin
The Bitcoin price surged past $94,000, driven by increased institutional interest and major banks integrating Bitcoin services.
Bitwise’s BITW Wins SEC Approval, Expanding U.S. Crypto Index ETP Market
The SEC approved Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) as a regulated ETP trading on NYSE Arca.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $94,000 After Week-Long Stagnation, Here’s Why
Bitcoin surged past $94,000, breaking a week-long stagnation, driven by whale accumulation and short liquidations.
OCC confirms banks can execute riskless principal crypto transactions
The OCC confirmed national banks can execute riskless principal crypto trades as intermediaries without holding crypto inventory.
Stripe and Paradigm’s payments-focused blockchain Tempo launches public testnet
Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, has launched its public testnet.
Michael Saylor Urges Middle East to Become the 'Switzerland of Bitcoin Banking'
Michael Saylor pitched the Middle East to become the 'Switzerland of the 21st century' by embracing BTC-backed banking and yield products.
Cascade Debuts 24/7 Neo-Brokerage Offering Perpetuals on Cryptos, U.S. Stocks
Cascade launched a 24/7 neo-brokerage featuring a unified margin account for perpetuals on crypto, U.S. stocks, and private companies.
Circle tests privacy-preserving wrapped version of USDC on Aleo
Circle is testing USDCx, a privacy-preserving version of USDC, on the Aleo testnet using zkSNARKS for configurable compliance.
Bitcoin reclaims $94K ahead of tomorrow’s Fed meeting
Bitcoin surpassed $94,000 as traders anticipate a 25 basis point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin Surges to $94K One Day Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut
Bitcoin unexpectedly surged past $94,000, breaking typical bearish U.S. session patterns ahead of an anticipated Fed rate cut.
Over $190M in crypto shorts liquidated in last hour amid Bitcoin rally
Over $190 million in leveraged short crypto positions were forcibly closed in one hour due to a sharp Bitcoin price surge.
‘We are going to buy all of it’: Michael Saylor talks Bitcoin Strategy at Bitcoin MENA Conference
Michael Saylor detailed Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and its plan to build a global system of Bitcoin-backed credit at the Bitcoin MENA Conference.
Circle moves toward privacy-focused stablecoin with USDCx project
Circle is developing USDCx, a privacy-enhanced stablecoin with Aleo, to boost institutional adoption by offering banking-level confidentiality.
Bitcoin’s new “self-bribe” code lets you build sobriety wallets that pay your enemies if you break a promise
New Bitcoin code enables self-bribes using escrowed funds that pay antagonists if users fail to meet pre-set behavioral commitments.
Senator Lummis anticipates crypto market structure markup next week
Senator Lummis expects the markup hearing for the crypto market structure bill to occur next week before the holiday break.
Binance Founder CZ Says the 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle Is Over — Predicts a Potential Bitcoin Supercycle
Binance founder CZ suggested the traditional 4-year Bitcoin cycle may be ending, predicting a potential 'supercycle' driven by institutional adoption.
PNC rolls out direct bitcoin trading for high-net-worth clients through Coinbase tie-up
PNC Bank is now offering spot bitcoin trading directly to its private bank clients via an integration with Coinbase.
Bitwise’s first-ever crypto investment product gets uplisted to the NYSE Arca
Bitwise's largest crypto index fund, BITW, has been uplisted to the NYSE Arca as an ETP.
Spot silver reaches record high of $60 as traders anticipate Fed rate cut
Spot silver hit a record $60 high driven by trader anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
PNC Becomes First Major U.S. Bank to Offer Direct Bitcoin Trading to Clients via Coinbase
PNC Bank is the first major U.S. bank to offer direct spot bitcoin trading to eligible Private Bank clients using Coinbase's infrastructure.
Polygon Executive Explains Why Big Finance Wants Crypto in 2025 and Why Retail Doesn’t
A Polygon executive explains that institutional investors now dominate crypto inflows due to improved infrastructure and yield opportunities, while retail participation has declined.
Securitize hires former PayPal executive as general counsel ahead of taking company public via SPAC
Securitize appointed former PayPal legal executive Jerome Roche as its new general counsel as it prepares to go public via a SPAC merger.
Stripe's Tempo Blockchain Starts Public Test, Adds Kalshi, Mastercard, UBS as Partners
Stripe and Paradigm's payments-focused blockchain, Tempo, launched its public testnet, adding partners like Kalshi, Mastercard, and UBS.
U.S. Judge Presses Do Kwon Case Before Sentencing, Cites ‘Assurance’ Gap
A U.S. judge demanded answers regarding Do Kwon's potential release abroad before his sentencing hearing.