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David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘
David Sacks praised the picks for CFTC Chair Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins as a 'dream team' for clear crypto regulation.
Hedera Stares at a Breakdown Despite an 11% Bounce — Here’s What Could Save It
Hedera's recent 11% bounce is precarious due to weakening capital flow, requiring a Bitcoin-led short squeeze to avoid a breakdown.
Aster launches new buyback program, directing up to 80% of daily fees to $ASTER purchases
Aster DEX is launching Stage 5, directing up to 80% of daily fees toward $ASTER buybacks and reserves.
Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance
Cryptocurrencies were muted as gold hit a record high and U.S. stocks advanced during Monday's trading session.
Major Ethereum Treasury Company Forced to Sell $74 Million in ETH
ETHZilla sold $74.5 million in ETH to redeem senior secured convertible notes, signaling a strategic shift away from being solely a crypto treasury.
BNB lags market despite break above $860 as scrutiny of Binance grows
BNB underperformed the crypto market rise following an investigation into Binance's failure to stop suspicious transactions.
How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future
US banks are methodically preparing for an onchain future by tokenizing traditional products like deposits and funds, focusing on infrastructure rather than speculative crypto assets.
Peter Thiel-backed ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ETH to pay debt as it shifts away from DAT strategy
ETHZilla sold $74.5 million in Ether to repay debt while pivoting from its digital asset treasury strategy to real-world asset tokenization.
Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward on-chain finance
Tokenized US Treasurys have seen 50x growth since early 2024, reaching nearly $7 billion due to institutional demand for on-chain yield.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin stash hits 11,542 BTC after $40M purchase
Trump Media acquired $40.3 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 11,542 BTC valued over $1 billion.
Gemini Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Break and Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2026
Gemini's Patrick Liou predicts Bitcoin may break its four-year cycle in 2026, alongside increased political embrace and nation-state adoption.
Coinbase (COIN) agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push
Coinbase is acquiring The Clearing Company to bolster its newly launched prediction market operations.
Benchmark raises Hut 8 price target to $85 after AI data center deal
Benchmark increased Hut 8's price target to $85, citing a significant AI data center deal with Anthropic and Fluidstack.
BlackRock calls Bitcoin one of the biggest investment themes of the year
BlackRock named Bitcoin as a top investment theme for 2025 alongside T-bills and Magnificent Seven stocks.
ETHZilla (ETHZ) sells $74.5 million in ETH to pare liabilities
ETHZilla sold $74.5 million worth of Ether to redeem outstanding senior secured convertible notes.
2026 DeFi Outlook
2025 saw DeFi maturing with increased institutional involvement, RWA tokenization, and evolving trading dynamics, laying the groundwork for future growth.
JPMorgan Weighs Bitcoin Trading for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan Chase is exploring offering spot bitcoin trading and derivatives to institutional clients, pending risk and regulatory assessments.
Parity Act would exempt small crypto buys and apply wash sale rules
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the PARITY Act to provide tax relief and clarity for digital assets, including stablecoin exemptions and staking deferral.
Coinbase acquires The Clearing Company to scale prediction markets
Coinbase acquired The Clearing Company to scale its compliant, on-chain infrastructure for prediction markets.
BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump
BlackRock listed its underperforming iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as a top 2025 investment theme, signaling long-term commitment.
Oil price collapse signals a dangerous liquidity trap and Bitcoin isn’t safe just because inflation is down
The collapse in oil prices suggests a growth scare and potential liquidity trap, meaning Bitcoin's safety isn't guaranteed by falling inflation alone.
Pi Coin’s Obsession With $0.21 Is Holding Back The Upside — Here’s Why
Pi Coin shows signs of accumulation as capital returns, but its inability to break the critical $0.21 resistance is delaying any significant upside movement.
JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly considering offering cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading to its institutional clients.
Critical Week For Bitcoin? Options Pressure and ETF Incentives Converge | US Crypto News
Bitcoin has surpassed $90,000 amid technical momentum, upcoming options expiries, and ETF inflows, setting the stage for potential volatility.
Bitcoin-treasury Strategy Boosts Cash Reserve to $2.19 Billion, Pauses BTC Buying
Strategy Inc. increased its cash reserves to $2.19 billion by selling shares, pausing Bitcoin purchases during the reporting period.
Ethereum analysts see ‘upward breakout’ as ETH price returns to $3K
Ethereum analysts suggest ETH is poised for an upward breakout following its return above the $3,000 level, supported by whale accumulation and network growth.
CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes
Binance has surpassed CME in bitcoin futures open interest due to the declining profitability of the basis trade.
Flare, Upshift, and Clearstar introduce earnXRP, a new XRP-denominated yield vault
Flare, Upshift, and Clearstar launched earnXRP, a non-custodial vault offering XRP holders diversified, automatically compounded onchain yield.
JPMorgan weighs offering institutional crypto trading as Wall Street doubles down on digital assets
JPMorgan is exploring offering cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services to its institutional clients.
Eden Miner Launches Limited Christmas Cloud Mining Contracts Amid Year-End Promotions
Eden Miner introduced limited-time Christmas cloud mining contracts offering subsidized yields and a $18 welcome bonus for new users.
Filecoin (FIL) price climbs after breaking above $1.29 resistance zone
Filecoin (FIL) price advanced 4.3% to $1.32, confirmed by an 87% volume surge above average, breaking key resistance.
Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push
Coinbase is acquiring on-chain prediction markets startup The Clearing Company to expand its 'Everything Exchange' strategy.
Coinbase to acquire prediction markets startup The Clearing Company
Coinbase is acquiring The Clearing Company to bolster its expanding prediction markets offering as part of its "everything exchange" strategy.
Strategy adds $748 million in cash to dividend reserve as bitcoin accumulation pauses near Christmas
Strategy paused bitcoin accumulation near Christmas, instead adding $748 million to its USD reserve for dividends and liquidity.
The clock is ticking for crypto tax loss harvesting
Investors should act quickly to utilize tax loss harvesting strategies before the end of 2025 to offset capital gains.
JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand
JPMorgan Chase is considering offering cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services to institutional clients due to increasing demand.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%
World Liberty Financial's governance token (WLFI) is down over 40% since trading publicly, despite the Trump family's crypto portfolio peaking in the 2025 bull market.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Surges 19% Over the Weekend
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 1.3% over the weekend, led by Uniswap's 19% surge.
Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85
Benchmark raised Hut 8's price target to $85 following its $7 billion AI data center deal with Fluidstack, citing superior deal structure.
Ether (ETH) treasury news: BitMine bought the dip, now owns more than 4 million ETH
BitMine, Thomas Lee's ETH treasury firm, acquired nearly 99,000 ETH, pushing its total holdings past 4 million tokens.
Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says
Kalshi study shows its prediction market traders were 40% more accurate than Wall Street consensus in forecasting CPI over 25 months.
New XRP yield product earnXRP launches using Flare Network’s infrastructure
earnXRP, a new yield product, has launched to bring idle XRP into DeFi using Flare Network's infrastructure.
3 Made In USA Coins to Watch For Christmas 2025
Three US-based cryptocurrencies—Kaspa (KAS), Uniswap (UNI), and Zcash (ZEC)—show early signals for potential moves before Christmas 2025.
Prediction markets may offer tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says
Coinbase suggests prediction markets could offer a tax advantage over traditional gambling due to changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
JPMorgan weighs offering Bitcoin, crypto trading to institutional clients
JPMorgan is exploring offering Bitcoin and crypto trading services to its institutional clients amid rising demand and regulatory shifts.
Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says
Ghana has legalized cryptocurrency trading by passing the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, empowering the central bank to regulate the industry.
Strategy boosts cash reserves to $2.2B, pauses Bitcoin purchases
Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases while increasing its cash reserves to $2.2 billion by selling shares.
Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinShares
Delays in the Clarity Act caused $952 million in crypto fund outflows, reversing three weeks of positive flows, according to CoinShares.
Aptos (APT) Gains 4.5%, outpacing wider crypto market
Aptos (APT) rose 4.5% to $1.63, outperforming the broader crypto market despite muted trading volume.
Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: Report
Binance reportedly allowed suspicious accounts to move $144 million after its $4.3 billion US settlement, raising governance concerns.
S&P 500's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin (BTC) bulls
The S&P 500's historical Santa rally may offer optimism for Bitcoin bulls due to increased institutional adoption via ETFs.
Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits
Bitcoin surpassed $90,000 in European hours, but caution remains due to the upcoming U.S. trading session where rallies often reverse.
Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalation
A rushed Aave governance vote on brand asset control caused backlash from stakeholders who felt norms were bypassed.
Quantum Computers Unlikely to Threaten Bitcoin in the Near Term, Experts Say
Experts largely agree that quantum computers pose no immediate threat to Bitcoin's security, though timelines for potential risk vary widely.
DEX adoption, HIP-3 fuel $200 HYPE case as rivals threaten Hyperliquid’s dominance
Hyperliquid's HYPE token is forecasted to reach $200 by 2035, driven by DEX adoption and HIP-3, despite threats from rivals like Lighter DEX.
BlackRock moves $182M in Bitcoin and $91M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred $182 million in Bitcoin and $91 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime's institutional platform.
Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules
Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reviewing capital rules to potentially allow insurers to allocate capital to cryptocurrencies.
DTCC and JPMorgan just set the on-chain schedule, but the pilot relies on a controversial “undo” button
DTCC and JPMorgan are piloting tokenized settlement where DTCC's system uses a reversible 'undo' button for on-chain entitlements, paired with JPMorgan's on-chain cash product, MONY.
Stockings Full of Yield: A Holiday-Season Comparison of Tokenized Treasury Platforms
Tokenized U.S. Treasury products saw market cap growth in 2025, with yields ranging from 2.3% to 4.2% by Christmas.
Bitcoin News: BTC upgrade against quantum computing threat might take years
Upgrading Bitcoin to counter potential quantum threats could realistically take 5 to 10 years due to necessary logistical changes.
BTC price finds its legs as gold rises to another record: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin rose over 1% to $89,800 while gold hit a record high of $4,420 amid light economic news.
Crypto funds shed $952M but XRP and Solana buck the outflow trend
Crypto investment products saw $952M in outflows last week, primarily from Bitcoin and Ethereum, while XRP and Solana attracted new capital.
Aave drops as community debates over who controls the brand
A governance dispute over control of Aave's brand assets caused the AAVE token price to drop sharply by 11%.
Ethereum Price Jumps 10% on Reversal Cues — But History Warns Of A Ceiling
Ethereum has jumped over 10% since December lows, supported by bullish divergence and reduced selling pressure, but faces a critical resistance ceiling.
Crypto Investors Keep Pulling Billions as US Lawmakers Stall on CLARITY Act
Crypto investment products saw nearly $1 billion in net outflows in December due to prolonged U.S. regulatory uncertainty, especially the stalled CLARITY Act.
Bitcoin ‘Santa rally’ targets $120K as key BTC metric flips bullish
Bitcoin is targeting $120K amid hopes for a 'Santa rally,' supported by bullish derivatives data and holding above critical $84,000 support.
Crypto Markets Today: Gold tokens shine while BTC price rises to $89,000
Gold-backed tokens surged, while Bitcoin rose to $89,800 amid broader market stability and cautious institutional sentiment.
3 Altcoins That Could Face Major Liquidation Risks During Christmas Week
Ethereum, Midnight (NIGHT), and Audiera (BEAT) face significant liquidation risks due to market imbalances and high open interest.
Ghana legalizes Bitcoin and crypto trading under new regulatory framework
Ghana has legalized crypto trading by enacting the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, establishing a regulatory framework.
Aave Whale’s $37.6M Selloff Triggers 10% Price Drop Amid Governance Dispute
A large AAVE holder sold $37.6 million in tokens, causing a 10% price drop amid controversy over a rushed governance proposal.