Gaming Platform Launches Feature to Unlock Utility for Legacy Sports NFTs
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
A sports gaming platform has introduced a new cross‑chain wallet linking feature that allows fans to verify ownership of non-fungible tokens across multiple blockchains and…

Caroline Ellison moved from federal prison to community confinement after serving about eleven months
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison was on October 16 moved out of the low‑security Danbury Federal Correctional Institution in Connecticut, according to information from…

Trump to interview pro-crypto Christopher Waller for next Fed Chair: WSJ
December 17, 2025 | theblock.co
On decentralized prediction markets platform Polymarket, Waller currently has a 15% chance of being nominated as the next chair.

Marshall Islands executed the world’s first on-chain UBI using USDM1 sovereign bond
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Marshall Islands executed the world’s first on-chain UBI using USDM1 sovereign bond on the Stellar blockchain.

HashKey shares slide 3% in Hong Kong debut after $206 million IPO
December 17, 2025 | theblock.co
HashKey Holdings, which operates Hong Kong's largest crypto exchange, raised $206 million in its initial public offering.

Crypto Tax Pressure Reaches Congress as Lawmakers Face Urgent Push to Rewrite Federal Rules
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Lawmakers are confronting rising pressure to modernize cryptocurrency tax policy as uncertainty clouds compliance, threatens U.S.

XRP Price Recovery Looks Fragile—Can Bulls Break the Cap?
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.90. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $2.00 resistance.

Tesla must change Autopilot and FSD language after a California judge ruled the marketing was deceptive
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
A California administrative law judge on Tuesday ruled that Tesla used deceptive wording when it promoted Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.

FTX insider Caroline Ellison moved to community confinement ahead of 2026 release
December 17, 2025 | cryptobriefing.com
Ellison's early release to community confinement highlights the justice system's flexibility in handling white-collar crime cooperation.

Visa Deepens Crypto Push With New Stablecoin Advisory Unit
December 17, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
According to reports, Visa has created a new stablecoin advisory service through its Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) division.

U.S. drops ‘systemic risk’ label for crypto in 2025 policy shift
December 17, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
FSOC shifts from risk warnings to integration, enabling banks and urging comprehensive crypto regulatory guidelines.

Why Ethereum Is Chosen As A Settlement Layer For New Money Market Fund
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
In a significant milestone for the evolution of on-chain finance, a new money market fund has selected Ethereum as its primary settlement layer toward blockchain-native…

HashKey opened with a brief 3% rise but ended the session down 2.1%
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
HashKey stepped into the Hong Kong stock exchange with a quick 3% lift, but the excitement faded fast as the stock slid 2.1% by press time.

Wormhole Anchors Ripple’s Multichain Push as RLUSD Expands Beyond Single-Chain Limits
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Wormhole is positioning Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for rapid multichain expansion, enabling native issuance across major Ethereum Layer 2 networks as Ripple targets scalable,…

Exodus, MoonPay to roll out stablecoin in early 2026, joining gold rush
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Exodus partnered with MoonPay to launch a USD-backed stablecoin for everyday payments, integrating it into Exodus Pay for self-custodial transactions.

Floki Inu price prediction 2025-2031: Can FLOKI surpass previous ATH?
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Floki Inu is a meme coin driven by its community, the Floki Vikings.

Ethereum Price Ranges Under $3K—Is Direction About to Change?
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,000. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim to start a recovery wave if it clears $3,025.

Cantor Fitzgerald Projects Major Growth For Hyperliquid (HYPE) In Explosive New Report
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Cantor Fitzgerald, one of the world’s leading asset management firms, has released an in-depth report highlighting the promising future of the decentralized exchange (DEX)…

Mapping 2 reasons why ONDO’s current dip is only temporary
December 17, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
ONDO’s decline appears temporary.

Why Bitcoin’s Current Weakness Is Structural, Not Emotional
December 17, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin has lost the critical $90,000 level and is now hovering near the $86,000 area, a zone that is quickly becoming the last meaningful support in the current structure.

US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages.

The Bank of Canada will only approve high-quality stablecoins
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
The Bank of Canada will only approve high-quality stablecoins that are fully backed and pegged 1:1 to a central bank currency.

Bitcoin Price Regroups After Losses—Is Directional Break Near?
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin price declined further and traded below the $87,000 support zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $89,350 zone.

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong
December 17, 2025 | coindesk.com
Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.

Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into…

Brazil to pilot blockchain transparency for state real estate auction
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
The Court of Auditors of the State of São Paolo wants to record every document in Brazil’s first public real estate auction in the blockchain.

Hyperliquid’s $200 billion pitch: Is this next Solana-scale DeFi bet?: Asia Morning Briefing
December 17, 2025 | coindesk.com
Cantor says Hyperliquid is trading infrastructure, not speculative DeFi, with HYPD and PURR offering exposure to fees, buybacks, and CEX share gains.

Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app.

FTC moves to settle Nomad crypto hack case after $186M theft
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
The FTC has proposed a settlement with Nomad’s operator, Illusory Systems, that requires improved security and the return of lost funds.

TechCrunch Founder Names XRP Among His Largest Crypto Positions
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Michael Arrington, the founder of TechCrunch and CrunchBase, has placed XRP among his largest personal crypto holdings, according to a recent social post.

Aster Dex’s Shield Mode goes live, but bears aren’t giving up yet
December 17, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
Aster DEX has launched Shield for Perps traders, but whale losses have continued to pile up.

Will Quantum Computing Suppress Bitcoin Prices In 2026? Grayscale Answers
December 17, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Quantum risk has been getting louder in the Bitcoin conversation over the past few months. The question is whether that noise translates into price pressure in 2026.

RedotPay raises $107 million Series B to expand stablecoin payments platform
December 17, 2025 | theblock.co
RedotPay says it processes over $10 billion in annualized volume and generates more than $150 million in annualized revenue.

Jimmy Cramer says Oracle has the power to crash hyperscaler AI capex boom
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Jimmy Cramer went straight at the AI spending war by saying Oracle could be the one company that forces the entire hyperscaler world to slow down.

Russia limits crypto to investment, rules out payments
December 17, 2025 | cryptobriefing.com
Russia's stance limits crypto's role in its economy, potentially stifling innovation and affecting global crypto market dynamics.

Exodus, MoonPay to launch US dollar stablecoin in early 2026
December 17, 2025 | theblock.co
The stablecoin will be used to power the Exodus ecosystem, including its upcoming easy-to-use payment feature.

Actors, Creators Launch Coalition to Push AI Rules Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
December 17, 2025 | decrypt.co
Artists, technologists and other creators formed a new group seeking standards for how AI is trained and used.

XRP and SOL Enter the Big Leagues With CME Group’s Latest Futures Launch
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
CME Group broadened its regulated cryptocurrency lineup, adding new spot-quoted futures that deepen access to digital assets and reflect growing demand for flexible, compliant…

Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital.

Trump open to Democratic SEC and CFTC picks to save crypto bill
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Trump is 'open' to working with Democrats at the SEC and CFTC, giving a glimmer of hope for the Senate's crypto bill.

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen.

Bitcoin Bottom Forecast: Top Expert Predicts $40,000 Target Next Year, Here’s The Analysis
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has been struggling to regain momentum in the market, failing to surpass its nearest resistance level of $94,000 for over a month.

Why is XDC’s price up today — And, can this rally actually last?
December 17, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
There was buying pressure in the lower timeframes, but the longer-term price structure and volume indicators signaled XDC bears were in control.

Smart Money Outflow: 14,000 Ethereum Hit the Market As Two Major Holders Exit Positions
December 17, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Ethereum is trading below the $3,000 level as selling pressure continues to weigh on the broader crypto market.

What $500 in This New Crypto Today Could Be Worth After the Incoming Phase 7 Price Increase
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
In crypto, the largest shifts are hardly visible at some point when all is clear.

Securitize to launch ‘real,’ not ‘synthetic’ stocks onchain as tokenization sector blooms
December 17, 2025 | theblock.co
Stocks on Securitize will be 'real, regulated shares' that are issued onchain and recorded on an issuer's cap table.

XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple-Linked Exposure Structure
December 17, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for…

ETFs will buy more than 100% of new BTC, ETH, SOL supply in 2026, Bitwise
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitwise, the world’s largest crypto index fund manager, has made a prediction that institutional demand for crypto ETFs will exceed the new Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana supply…

MetaX debut set to ignite Chinese AI chip rally
December 17, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
MetaX raised $585.8 million in its IPO, which was oversubscribed 2,986 times.

Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins
December 17, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system.

Bitcoin Could Break Records Again In 6 Months, Grayscale Says
December 17, 2025 | newsbtc.com
According to a Grayscale outlook released Monday, the asset manager expects rising demand for alternatives and clearer rules in the US to push Bitcoin to a new all-time high in…

VIRTUAL falls 10% – Can bulls defend the $0.70 level?
December 17, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
Why VIRTUAL prices could reverse despite dropping more than 10% in a single day.

Market Pullback Accelerates After Senate Postpones Long-Awaited Crypto Framework Bill
December 17, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
The market entered a sharper pullback this week after the Senate confirmed that a long-anticipated crypto structure legislation will not advance before the end of the year.

Why Americans May Have Less Money For Crypto In 2026
December 16, 2025 | beincrypto.com
Weaker income growth and rising job insecurity could leave Americans with little money for crypto in 2026, putting altcoins at greater risk than Bitcoin.

Liquidity pools into Binance as volatility returns
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Fresh data from CryptoQuant shows Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange tightening its grip on spot and derivatives trading, setting new records.

Ripple (XRP) Holders To Wait Longer For Profits As Experts Call This Cheap Crypto December’s Hidden Gem
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Ripple investors have been dealing with a pattern that is only too familiar, where the price is falling behind the influx of capital as well as the development of infrastructure.

Paypal Seeks Approval to Launch Paypal Bank as Lending, Deposits, and Capital Control Tighten
December 16, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Paypal is moving to become a deeper player in U.S.

XRP Liquidity Dries Up: Futures Buy Volume On Binance Falls from $5.8B to $250M
December 16, 2025 | newsbtc.com
XRP has slipped below the $2 level, a psychologically important threshold, as broader market conditions continue to deteriorate and selling pressure weighs on risk assets.

What The Clarity Act Means For Ripple And XRP Once Done
December 16, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Although the anticipated crypto market structure bill, also known as the CLARITY Act, has not yet been passed into law, its proposed framework is already influencing…

Examining SPX6900’s setup as memecoin sentiment shifts
December 16, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
SPX6900 hints at potential market reversal if $0.44 level holds.

MoonPay partners with Exodus to launch new stablecoin for everyday payments
December 16, 2025 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership could enhance global digital payment accessibility, offering a stable, regulated alternative to traditional financial systems.

Aussie Hero Meme Coin Rallies Community Support After Sydney Terrorist Attack
December 16, 2025 | beincrypto.com
A meme coin called HERO has gained traction over the past few days, created in honor of a man who helped disarm one of two attackers during a deadly assault at a Hanukkah…

Scammer Posing As JPMorgan Chase Convinces Woman To Withdraw $12,000 From Bank Account, Hand It to ‘FBI Agent’: Report
December 16, 2025 | dailyhodl.com
An elderly woman has lost $12,000 after a fraudster pretending to work at JPMorgan Chase duped her into thinking her account was in trouble.

Why Bitwise Expects New Bitcoin Highs in 2026—And the End of the 4-Year Cycle
December 16, 2025 | decrypt.co
Crypto investment firm Bitwise believes Bitcoin will set a new all-time high price in 2026 and end the typical four-year cycle.

Dogwifhat price prediction 2025 – 2031: Can WIF reach $10?
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Remember Dogecoin and Shiba Inu?

FTC Compels Nomad Operator to Repay Users After $186M Crypto Bridge Hack in 2022
December 16, 2025 | decrypt.co
Regulators said Illusory Systems misled users about security and failed to prevent a 2022 exploit that drained the Nomad cross-chain bridge.

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches record $684 billion, SpaceX now valued at $800 billion
December 16, 2025 | cryptobriefing.com
Musk's financial ascent and SpaceX's valuation surge could reshape global investment trends, influencing future tech and space exploration funding.

Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement
December 16, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

XRP ETF sees persistent inflows despite price weakness — Is a bullish divergence forming?
December 16, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
XRP has posted over 30 days of ETF inflows, pushing assets past $1.12 billion even as its price trends lower.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $358M outflow: Are investors abandoning BTC?
December 16, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000.

Bitcoin Treasury KindlyMD Faces Nasdaq Delisting With Stock Down 99%
December 16, 2025 | decrypt.co
KindlyMD has been warned of a potential Nasdaq delisting after shares fell below $1.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
December 16, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

XRP Falls Below $2 As $721 Million Profit-Take Hits Market
December 16, 2025 | newsbtc.com
One of the cleaner tells in crypto is when the old supply decides it’s time. Not “made a quick 20% and clipped it” time — years old.

Spain Sets Clear Path for Crypto Platforms Under New EU Rules
December 16, 2025 | bravenewcoin.com
Spain's financial regulator has published detailed guidelines on how cryptocurrency companies must comply with Europe's new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, clarifying…

HBAR Consolidates Near Lows While Analysts Map Potential Short-Term Bounce Scenarios
December 16, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Hedera’s HBAR token is trading near its lowest levels in more than a year, reflecting both broader crypto market weakness and project-specific headwinds.

Ethereum under pressure after failed $3.4K hold – What comes next?
December 16, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum’s pullback revealed how quickly confidence thins when leverage dominates positioning.

Best Crypto to Buy With $1,000 Before Q1 2026? Top Crypto Investors Favor Utility Over Hype
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
With the market looking into Q1 2026, attention is changing among the investors.

Trump Is 'Open' to Democrats at SEC, CFTC in Glint of Hope for Senate Crypto Bill
December 16, 2025 | decrypt.co
President Trump said he was open to nominating Democrats to two key financial regulators, after firing Democrats from several agencies this year.

Tesla hit a new record close at $489.88 after rising 3.1% on Tuesday
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Tesla is back in full swing as its stock (TSLA) closed at $489.88 on Tuesday, a new all-time high and the second straight day of breaking records.

Why the Bank of Japan Is So Critical for Bitcoin
December 16, 2025 | beincrypto.com
The Bank of Japan’s policy shift could unwind global liquidity and trigger Bitcoin liquidations, making it a major risk for crypto markets.

How tokenized US Treasuries are replacing DeFi’s foundation
December 16, 2025 | cryptoslate.com
For two years, decentralized finance operated on the concept that purely crypto-native assets could serve as the monetary base for a parallel financial system.

Gemini Launches Prediction Markets Across All 50 US States After Five-Year Wait
December 16, 2025 | bravenewcoin.com
Crypto exchange Gemini rolled out its prediction markets platform nationwide on December 15, bringing event-based trading to all 50 US states after securing federal approval.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Named as a Must-Buy in December 2025 as Phase 6 Presale Enters Final Hours
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quickly emerging as a top DeFi crypto as it increasingly draws mentions as a must-buy into December 2025.

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar
December 16, 2025 | coindesk.com
The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

Shutdown Jobs Data Finally Released, and It’s Not Pretty
December 16, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
The grim unemployment numbers had little impact on bitcoin, which was already in the doldrums, but stocks were sent tumbling.

Elizabeth Warren Sounds Alarm on Trump's Crypto Dealings, PancakeSwap
December 16, 2025 | decrypt.co
Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking answers on what she views as the potential national security risks of decentralized crypto exchanges.

RedotPay raises $107M Series B led by Goodwater for stablecoin payments
December 16, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
The company said the funds will support acquisitions, licensing efforts and expanded hiring as it enters new markets.

Ethereum Negative Supply Dynamics Hold As ETH Issuance Falls Behind Burns – Here’s What To Know
December 16, 2025 | bitcoinist.com
Except for Ethereum’s fluctuating price action in the past few weeks following a broader market volatility, another key area is drawing notable attention in the sector.

Why is PIPPIN’s price up today? 16.8% OI spike, whale power & more
December 16, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
The whale supply accumulation and the swift rally meant that PIPPIN holders might want to book profits instead of holding.

Who Really Sold The Dip? On-Chain Data Exposes Bitcoin’s True Sellers
December 16, 2025 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin has retraced to the $85,000 level, a critical support zone that bulls must defend to prevent a deeper breakdown.

Best Alternative to Avalanche’s (AVAX)? GeeFi (GEE) Presale Rockets Past 24M Tokens Sold in Under 2 Weeks
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
GeeFi is carving out a major name for itself in the cryptocurrency space, thanks to a presale that’s capturing widespread attention.

MetaMask Adds Bitcoin Support After 10-Month Wait
December 16, 2025 | bravenewcoin.com
MetaMask has officially launched native Bitcoin support, allowing its 30 million monthly users to buy, send, receive, and swap BTC directly within the wallet.

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin
December 16, 2025 | coindesk.com
We can quibble over the exact timeline, but the quantum future is an approaching certainty, argues Arpa Network CEO Felix Xu.

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde
December 16, 2025 | coindesk.com
After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services
December 16, 2025 | news.bitcoin.com
Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user…

US senator sounds alarm on DeFi, cites PancakeSwap amid market structure delay
December 16, 2025 | cointelegraph.com
With the US Senate set to break for the holidays, Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Justice and Treasury Department officials to disclose any potential investigations into the DeFi…

Retail sentiment turns deeply bearish — But data shows crypto may be near a rebound
December 16, 2025 | ambcrypto.com
Retail traders are expecting deeper declines across crypto, but sentiment metrics tell a different story.

USD1, the stablecoin deployed by Trump-linked WLFI expanded to Cantor Network
December 16, 2025 | cryptopolitan.com
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture majority-controlled by the family of President Donald Trump, has announced the expansion of its USD1 stablecoin onto the Canton…

Did MicroStrategy Make Its Worst Bitcoin Purchase of 2025?
December 16, 2025 | beincrypto.com
MicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin buy has quickly come under scrutiny. Just one day after the firm disclosed a major purchase, Bitcoin fell sharply.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Risks Deeper Decline as $120 Support Faces Mounting Pressure
December 16, 2025 | bravenewcoin.com
Solana price is consolidating above the critical $120 support zone, with compressed price action and conflicting technical signals leaving traders focused on whether a breakdown…