Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas

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2025. Dec. 26. 16:01

Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack

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2025. Dec. 26. 16:00

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.

Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street

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2025. Dec. 26. 15:23

Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

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2025. Dec. 26. 11:01

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

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2025. Dec. 26. 09:53

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.

Bitcoin’s $70,000 to $80,000 zone highlights gap in historical price support

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2025. Dec. 25. 14:00

Bitcoin’s $70,000 to $80,000 zone highlights gap in historical price support Five years of CME futures data shows where bitcoin has, and has not, built meaningful price support.

Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules

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2025. Dec. 25. 12:00

Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:57

Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.

XRP ETF inflows cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:46

XRP ETF inflows cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.

XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:46

XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move

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2025. Dec. 25. 04:48

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says

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2025. Dec. 24. 18:54

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."

Filecoin drops 2% as crypto markets weaken

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2025. Dec. 24. 15:36

Filecoin drops 2% as crypto markets weaken Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.

The Protocol: Aave community split

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:46

The Protocol: Aave community split Ethereum’s Glamsterdam, Bitcoin and quantum computing, and new Eigenlayer governance proposal

EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:42

EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.

WhiteFiber NC-1 deal is promising, says B. Riley, seeing 127% upside after stock price plunge

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:31

WhiteFiber NC-1 deal is promising, says B. Riley, seeing 127% upside after stock price plunge The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.

XRP price reaction muted even as new income-generation opportunity appears

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:25

XRP price reaction muted even as new income-generation opportunity appears XRP's price action aligns with broader market trends, but, contrarily, negative social sentiment may signal a potential rebound.

Aptos' APT drops as token tracks broader crypto market weakness

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2025. Dec. 24. 13:51

Aptos' APT drops as token tracks broader crypto market weakness APT has support at $1.56 and resistance at $1.63, per CoinDesk technical models.

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

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2025. Dec. 24. 13:41

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:54

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

Trump Media moves $174 million bitcoin after fresh purchase

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:54

Trump Media moves $174 million bitcoin after fresh purchase The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:32

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:03

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support Measured against U.S. money supply, gold is back at levels that marked major historical peaks, while bitcoin retraces toward a key cycle floor.

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:56

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:20

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins.

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:02

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade

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2025. Dec. 24. 06:55

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade Gold is rallying on rate cut expectations and geopolitical risk, while bitcoin has struggled to hold key psychological levels and remains sensitive to the same forces that tend to hit equities and other risk assets.

ETH, SOL, ADA slump as bitcoin weakness lingers despite record stocks jump

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2025. Dec. 24. 06:11

ETH, SOL, ADA slump as bitcoin weakness lingers despite record stocks jump Investors are showing increased risk aversion, with significant outflows from crypto investment products last week.

Dogecoin loses $0.13 floor as derivatives positioning signals bigger swings ahead

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2025. Dec. 24. 05:14

Dogecoin loses $0.13 floor as derivatives positioning signals bigger swings ahead The $0.13 level is crucial; if Dogecoin can reclaim it, a short-covering bounce is possible, but failure may lead to further declines.

XRP weakens after losing support, with $1.85 next in focus

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2025. Dec. 24. 05:10

XRP weakens after losing support, with $1.85 next in focus XRP's price action was characterized by high volume at resistance, suggesting larger players were selling into strength.

‘Most important tokenholder rights debate’: Aave faces identity crisis

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2025. Dec. 23. 21:09

‘Most important tokenholder rights debate’: Aave faces identity crisis The Aave community has become sharply divided over control of the protocol’s brand and related assets, intensifying an ongoing dispute over the relationship between the DAO and Aave Labs.

Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager says

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2025. Dec. 23. 20:25

Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager says VanEck's David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year, says VanEck

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2025. Dec. 23. 20:25

Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year, says VanEck VanEck's David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:40

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.

Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:38

Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say Digital asset treasury companies — the year's worst performers — were also hardest hit on Tuesday.

JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:08

JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say The Wall Street giant's move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet's Owan Lau.

AI trade isn’t dead: An inside look into Wall Street's lucrative data center deals

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:41

AI trade isn’t dead: An inside look into Wall Street's lucrative data center deals Megawatts are still trading hands, and the AI trade is very much alive, according to investment banker Joe Nardini, as miners pivot to HPC and buyers chase scarce power.

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:21

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026 Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.

Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:04

Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts The announcement comes just days after Bybit said it had returned to the U.K.

Aptos' APT declines amid slump in wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:52

Aptos' APT declines amid slump in wider crypto markets APT declined on heavy volume as the CoinDesk 20 index fell 2.8%.

Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:30

Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise The company manages a portfolio of consumer brands and holds about 2 million SOL, making it the fourth-largest solana treasury of any public company.

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:28

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn The crypto merchant bank's head of research said bitcoin's price in 2020 dollar terms peaked out this year at $99,848.

ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings

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2025. Dec. 23. 15:57

ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings Concerned that a CBDC will drain funds from traditional banks, regulators are considering caps on how much digital euro citizens can hold to ensure it's purely for payments.

Filecoin drops as bears test support

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:55

Filecoin drops as bears test support The storage token faced selling pressure at the $1.33 resistance level while institutions accumulated on the dips.

Bitcoin bulls eye possible tailwind as U.S. dollar index continues to leg lower

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:47

Bitcoin bulls eye possible tailwind as U.S. dollar index continues to leg lower Metals and other hard assets continue their surge to new records as the greenback stumbles, but crypto has not responded.

XRP holders can now earn yield without selling their tokens

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:34

XRP holders can now earn yield without selling their tokens Flare's earnXRP is a simple way to put tokens to work while staying fully exposed to XRP's price action.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Drops 3.7% as All Index Constituents Decline

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:09

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Drops 3.7% as All Index Constituents Decline Internet Computer (ICP) was also an underperformer, down 2% from Monday.

Polkadot's DOT slips 4.5% as token underperforms wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:01

Polkadot's DOT slips 4.5% as token underperforms wider crypto markets DOT is facing pressure as it tries to retake the $1.76 support/resistance level.

Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:00

Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading The national banks regulator OCC released a statement signaling a shift in rules that will have significant crypto market consequences across the United States.

BNB slips toward $850 as market pullback weighs on token

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2025. Dec. 23. 13:58

BNB slips toward $850 as market pullback weighs on token The decline comes as bitcoin sank back to $87,000 in Tuesday trade.

Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade

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2025. Dec. 23. 13:28

Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade The two funds — STBQ and TKNQ — each come with a 69 basis point expense ratio.

Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains

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2025. Dec. 23. 11:53

Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains Trendline from record highs capped BTC's recovery attempt Monday.

Crypto Markets Today: Cardano-based NIGHT crashes, ZEC, XMR also drop

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2025. Dec. 23. 11:29

Crypto Markets Today: Cardano-based NIGHT crashes, ZEC, XMR also drop Most tokens that debuted this year are trading below their initial valuations.

Strategy's increased dollar buffer covers more than 2 years of dividend obligations

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2025. Dec. 23. 10:55

Strategy's increased dollar buffer covers more than 2 years of dividend obligations The company expanded its USD buffer runway beyond 2027, supporting dividends and reduces refinancing risk ahead of the next bitcoin halving.

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed bitcoin momentum, VanEck says

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2025. Dec. 23. 10:09

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed bitcoin momentum, VanEck says VanEck data shows declining bitcoin mining activity has historically preceded strong returns in bitcoin.

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, Gold and Copper, as the 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, Gold and Copper, as the 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Bitcoin trails gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Aave falls 18% over week as dispute pulls down token deeper than major crypto tokens

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2025. Dec. 23. 06:45

Aave falls 18% over week as dispute pulls down token deeper than major crypto tokens The move added to selling pressure that had already been building since the governance proposal moved to a Snapshot vote.

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders see further fatigue

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2025. Dec. 23. 05:06

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders see further fatigue Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders predict further declines

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2025. Dec. 23. 05:06

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders predict further declines Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.

Dogecoin breaks short-term support, eyes lower demand zone

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2025. Dec. 23. 04:38

Dogecoin breaks short-term support, eyes lower demand zone Trading volume surged to 721 million tokens, indicating active repositioning rather than thin price movement.

XRP struggles near $1.90 as mixed technical signals emerge

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2025. Dec. 23. 04:34

XRP struggles near $1.90 as mixed technical signals emerge Price action remained contained within a relatively tight range, with total volatility of about 2.7%, reflecting indecision rather than capitulation.

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

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2025. Dec. 22. 20:46

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:45

Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance Bitcoin for the moment was unable to hold the $90,000 level reached prior to the U.S. market open.

BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:32

BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows An FT report alleged Binance failed to stop suspicious transactions, despite agreeing to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. criminal case in 2023.

Coinbase agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:01

Coinbase agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push The deal brings a team with specialized experience building event-based trading systems, including veterans from Polymarket and Kalshi.

ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ether in effort to trim debt load

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:53

ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ether in effort to trim debt load This is the company's second sale of part of its ETH treasury, following a $40 million sale in October to fund share repurchases.

U.S. bipartisan lawmakers draw up tax bill with stablecoin and staking relief

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:18

U.S. bipartisan lawmakers draw up tax bill with stablecoin and staking relief New House proposal would exempt some stablecoin payments from capital gains taxes and allow stakers to defer income recognition for up to five years.

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:01

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes

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2025. Dec. 22. 15:46

CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes Behind the move is a sharp narrowing in the profitability of the basis trade, in which traders attempt to capture a spread by buying spot bitcoin while selling BTC futures.

Filecoin climbs after breaking above $1.29 resistance zone

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2025. Dec. 22. 15:07

Filecoin climbs after breaking above $1.29 resistance zone Technical momentum built as institutional flows drove price through key resistance levels amid an 87% volume surge above average.

The clock is ticking for crypto tax loss harvesting

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:35

The clock is ticking for crypto tax loss harvesting Investors might be able to take advantage of the recent crypto market downturn in order to lower their taxable income.

JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:22

JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand The largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:13

Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85 Shares of the bitcoin miner jumped higher last week on its $7 billion pact with Google-backed Fluidstack.

BitMine buys $300 million in ether, crossing 4 million ETH treasury milestone

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:12

BitMine buys $300 million in ether, crossing 4 million ETH treasury milestone Thomas Lee's ETH treasury firm acquired nearly 99,000 tokens last week as crypto markets slid.

Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:00

Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says Kalshi's markets aggregate information from diverse traders with financial incentives, creating a "wisdom of the crowd" effect, the platform said.

Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:59

 Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says A tax change in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may steer gamblers toward blockchain-based prediction markets to reduce their IRS bill, Coinbase said.

Aptos Gains 4.5% to $1.63, outpacing broader crypto market

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:32

Aptos Gains 4.5% to $1.63, outpacing broader crypto market The APT token has support at $1.59 and resistance at $1.65.

Stock market's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin bulls

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:19

Stock market's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin bulls A time-honored Wall Street pattern could bring relief to battered BTC bulls as the year end nears.

Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:16

Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, boosting cash reserve by $748 million last week

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:16

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, boosting cash reserve by $748 million last week Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:11

Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits Futures open interest rose steadily as BTC pushed higher, climbing toward $60 billion across major venues.

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years

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2025. Dec. 22. 12:18

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years Even if quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography are decades away, the work required to update software, infrastructure and user behavior would be measured in years, not months.

Aave slides as community debates over who controls the brand

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2025. Dec. 22. 12:12

Aave slides as community debates over who controls the brand A dispute over who controls Aave’s brand and online assets has moved to a vote, sending the token sharply lower.

Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset

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2025. Dec. 22. 10:14

Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38.

Bullish bitcoin plays on Bitfinex swell to highest since early 2024

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2025. Dec. 22. 10:06

Bullish bitcoin plays on Bitfinex swell to highest since early 2024 Margin long positions continue to climb, signaling strong conviction despite bitcoin’s weakness.

Uniswap vote, U.S. GDP: Crypto Week Ahead

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2025. Dec. 22. 09:16

Uniswap vote, U.S. GDP: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 22.

Uniswap token burn moves closer to reality as 99% voters favor ‘fee switch’ proposal

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2025. Dec. 22. 07:41

Uniswap token burn moves closer to reality as 99% voters favor ‘fee switch’ proposal The protocol’s “UNIfication” proposal has already crossed quorum, with more than 69 million UNI tokens voting in favor and virtually no opposition as of Monday.

Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies

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2025. Dec. 22. 07:28

Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies Public consultation on the proposal will occur from February to April 2025, with legislative submissions expected later that year.

Binance opens up ways for users to generate income using ETH options

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2025. Dec. 22. 06:00

Binance opens up ways for users to generate income using ETH options Binance has opened up ether options to all users, allowing them to earn passive income.

Dogecoin slips below $0.129 as range support gives way

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2025. Dec. 22. 05:37

Dogecoin slips below $0.129 as range support gives way Despite attempts to rebound, selling interest kept pressure on the downside, leaving DOGE in a technically vulnerable position.

XRP weakens after repeated price-action failures near $1.95

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2025. Dec. 22. 05:27

XRP weakens after repeated price-action failures near $1.95 A loss of $1.77 could lead to a significant drop, with the next major support around $0.80.

Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026

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2025. Dec. 21. 21:25

Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026 Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.

Incoming voter on interest rate policy, Cleveland Fed's Hammack says no more cuts

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2025. Dec. 21. 15:11

Incoming voter on interest rate policy, Cleveland Fed's Hammack says no more cuts "My base case is that we can stay here for some period of time," Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told the WSJ.

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