Compliance, Credibility, and Consumer Trust in the New Age of Crypto ATMs

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2025. Dec. 14. 17:00

Compliance, Credibility, and Consumer Trust in the New Age of Crypto ATMs Bitcoin Depot’s Scott Buchanan argues that crypto ATM operators must continually strengthen their safeguards and make things safer and more transparent for users — protective actions that not only benefit individual crypto users but also bolster the market’s integrity and support its long-term growth.

Barclays Sees ‘Down-Year’ for Crypto in 2026 Without Big Catalysts

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2025. Dec. 14. 15:00

Barclays Sees ‘Down-Year’ for Crypto in 2026 Without Big Catalysts Spot trading volumes are cooling, and investor enthusiasm is fading amid a lack of structural growth drivers, analysts wrote in a new report.

YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol

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2025. Dec. 14. 15:00

YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol The protocol automates yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols, factoring in risk, and offers access to various assets.

From Wall Street to the World Cup: How Football Became Crypto’s Biggest Gateway Drug

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2025. Dec. 14. 14:00

From Wall Street to the World Cup: How Football Became Crypto’s Biggest Gateway Drug As institutions are laying the groundwork for wider crypto adoption from the top down, it’s being met by rising interest from football fans from the ground up.

Bitcoin Drops Below $89K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Drops Below $89K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin dipped below $89,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and imminent U.S. and global data releases kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and imminent U.S. and global data releases kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and looming U.S. and global data kept traders cautious.

Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:00

Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

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2025. Dec. 13. 19:00

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000 Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:23

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index The annual Nasdaq 100 rebalance saw six companies dropped and three new additions, with changes taking effect on December 22, but bitcoin treasury company Strategy hung onto its spot.

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:19

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:00

After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026 "2026 is where we find out if crypto IPOs are a durable asset class," according to Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at global law firm White & Case.

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:40

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor The stablecoin giant, which currently has a 10% stake in Juventus, recently offered to buy out the Agnelli family’s 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal.

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:10

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign The NFT brand’s animated segments will air on the Sphere across Christmas week, signaling the crypto company's move into real-world consumer markets.

MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:00

MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs As leading index provider MSCI considers excluding digital asset treasuries (DATs) from its suite of indexes, it’s worth considering the risk profile of these investment vehicles to determine if they truly meet these benchmarks, says Nic Puckrin, co-founder of Coin Bureau.

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

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2025. Dec. 13. 15:42

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025

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2025. Dec. 13. 15:00

State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025 CoinDesk is unveiling its annual list of the individuals who have shaped the crypto industry and the discourse around it this year.

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

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2025. Dec. 13. 14:00

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Crypto’s Machine Learning ‘iPhone Moment’ Comes Closer as AI Agents Trade the Market

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2025. Dec. 13. 13:00

Crypto’s Machine Learning ‘iPhone Moment’ Comes Closer as AI Agents Trade the Market Recall Labs, a firm that has run 20 or so AI trading arenas, pitted foundational large language models (LLMs) against customized trading agents.

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points

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2025. Dec. 13. 12:00

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.

Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence

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2025. Dec. 12. 22:20

Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence The investing giant had asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to treat DeFi players like regulated entities, and the DeFi crowd pushed back.

Crypto Firm Tether Says It Wants to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus

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2025. Dec. 12. 20:59

Crypto Firm Tether Says It Wants to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus The issuer behind the most popular stablecoin said that if the bid succeeds, it prepares to invest $1 billion in the football club.

Crypto Firm Tether Moves to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus

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2025. Dec. 12. 20:59

Crypto Firm Tether Moves to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus The issuer behind the most popular stablecoin said that if the bid succeeds, it prepares to invest $1 billion in the football club.

Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive

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2025. Dec. 12. 18:30

Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive The firm has begun offering stablecoin account funding for U.S. retail clients, joining a growing list of brokerages racing to keep pace with crypto-native rivals.

DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support

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2025. Dec. 12. 17:16

DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support The Polkadot token erased earlier gains amid elevated volume, falling from a high of $2.09 to $1.97.

Hedera Tumbles 4% as Altcoins Continue to Suffer

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2025. Dec. 12. 17:14

Hedera Tumbles 4% as Altcoins Continue to Suffer Hedera's native token retreated from resistance levels as institutional volume surged during key reversal hour.

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Trust Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:39

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Trust Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks.

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:39

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:04

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:02

Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets.

Prediction Markets Are Coming to Phantom's 20M User Via Kalshi

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:10

Prediction Markets Are Coming to Phantom's 20M User Via Kalshi Phantom users will be able to chat and trade Kalshi's prediction markets with any Solana-based tokens, CEO said.

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum The bridge uses Chainlink's CCIP to ensure consistent behavior across chains, mirroring the behavior of underlying assets.

Most Influential: Michael Saylor

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Michael Saylor Despite facing a year of tough conditions for bitcoin treasury companies, Michael Saylor’s Strategy developed new ways to make money — and acquire more bitcoin for its vast holdings — in 2025.

Most Influential: David Bailey

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: David Bailey Bailey’s Strategy-inspired bitcoin treasury company, KindlyMD, exemplified the struggles of many of its peers this year.

Most Influential: Jesse Pollak

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Jesse Pollak Base, the layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, exploded in popularity this year.

Most Influential: Tom Lee

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Tom Lee A longtime fixture on Wall Street, Tom Lee’s pivot to crypto comes as the traditional finance industry is increasingly embracing digital assets.

Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Zhao’s exit from Binance did little to dim his prominence.

UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:44

UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:23

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report The Polish government reintroduced crypto legislation without changing a single period, after telling the president he needs to sign it to avoid Russian-linked security threats.

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:20

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets The token has major support at the $1.36 level and resistance at $1.40.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.2%, Leading the Index Higher

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:17

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.2%, Leading the Index Higher  Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, rising 4.5% from Thursday.

MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:12

MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA German payments processor DECTA expects euro-pegged stablecoins to gain traction in payments and tokenized finance as MiCA takes full effect across the EU.

U.S. SEC Gives Implicit Nod for Tokenized Stocks

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:17

U.S. SEC Gives Implicit Nod for Tokenized Stocks Clearing and settlement company the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. said a subsidiary had received a no-action letter to offer tokenized real-world assets.

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecoin: Fortune

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:05

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecoin: Fortune YouTube has added PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. content creators, marking one of PYUSD’s most high-profile use cases yet.

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecon: Fortune

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:05

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecon: Fortune YouTube has added PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. content creators, marking one of PYUSD’s most high-profile use cases yet.

Ripple Payments Lands First European Bank Client in AMINA

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:53

Ripple Payments Lands First European Bank Client in AMINA AMINA is said to be able to process cross-border flows involving fiat currencies and stablecoins, including Ripple’s own RLUSD.

XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:45

XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion One of the amendments in the new release corrects an accounting error affecting Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) held in escrow.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Stuck in Post-Fed Range as Altcoins Slump Deepens

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Stuck in Post-Fed Range as Altcoins Slump Deepens Bitcoin remains trapped in a range despite the U.S. rate cut, while altcoins and memecoins struggle to attract risk appetite amid shifting investor behavior.

From Lockstep to Lag, Bitcoin Poised to Catch Up With Small Cap Highs

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2025. Dec. 12. 10:50

From Lockstep to Lag, Bitcoin Poised to Catch Up With Small Cap Highs The Federal Reserve begins Treasury bill purchases later Friday, starting with $8.2 billion as part of its reserve management program.

Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions

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2025. Dec. 12. 09:04

Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions The companies will explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions for institutional clients.

Boring Bitcoin's Green Light Moment Incoming?

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2025. Dec. 12. 07:11

Boring Bitcoin's Green Light Moment Incoming? BTC continues to bore traders with its directionless price action. But some indicators are pointing to renewed bullishness.

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Eye Next Wave of Rate Cuts

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2025. Dec. 12. 06:30

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Eye Next Wave of Rate Cuts Traders appeared more focused on preserving trend structure than chasing upside, with flows concentrated in large-cap assets.

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Next Wave of Rate Cuts

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2025. Dec. 12. 06:30

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Next Wave of Rate Cuts Traders appeared more focused on preserving trend structure than chasing upside, with flows concentrated in large-cap assets.

Dogecoin Hovers Near Key Support as Fed Easing Fails to Spark Risk Rally

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2025. Dec. 12. 05:45

Dogecoin Hovers Near Key Support as Fed Easing Fails to Spark Risk Rally Despite elevated trading activity, Dogecoin faces resistance near $0.1425, and its future movement is likely dependent on broader market sentiment.

Stablecoins Get Backing From Cross-Party UK Lawmakers Urging Pro-Innovation Rules

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2025. Dec. 12. 05:43

Stablecoins Get Backing From Cross-Party UK Lawmakers Urging Pro-Innovation Rules The group calls for a forward-looking framework to maintain the U.K.'s fintech leadership and attract international investment.

XRP Lands on Solana, Ethereum and Others, in Boost for Ripple Ecosystem

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2025. Dec. 12. 04:45

XRP Lands on Solana, Ethereum and Others, in Boost for Ripple Ecosystem Wrapped XRP will be tradable on Solana, Ethereum and other chains, allowing exposure across DeFi applications without unregulated third-party bridges.

CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules

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2025. Dec. 11. 22:36

CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules The CFTC granted the operators of Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini and LedgerX permission to skip certain recordkeeping requirements.

Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:58

Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud The Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in August.

U.S. Financial-Risk Watchdog, FSOC, Erased Digital Assets as a Potential Hazard

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:31

U.S. Financial-Risk Watchdog, FSOC, Erased Digital Assets as a Potential Hazard From Donald Trump's crypto-friendly regulators, the yearly report that once flagged financial-stability risks is no longer issuing "vulnerability" warnings.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:24

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure Downward pressure on bitcoin is losing steam, with the market stabilizing but not yet out of the woods, said one analyst.

Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge

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2025. Dec. 11. 20:21

Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge Coinbase tapped Chainlink services for $7 billion bridge, but broader crypto weakness weighed on price.

U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:55

U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto In what are likely her final days at the agency, the acting chairman checked another box from President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.

Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:52

 Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool The updated protocol, x402 V2, allows developers to combine payments, enable secure wallet access, and add new features via a clean, modular design.

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:47

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony District Judge Paul Engelmeyer offered the Terraform Labs co-founder the chance to postpone his sentencing date, in light of hundreds of victim impact statements shared with the court in the past 24 hours.

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:23

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:16

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana Galaxy’s onchain debt deal, where JP Morgan acted as arranger, was settled in USDC stablecoin and backed by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

Binance Overhauls Stablecoin Trading with Trump-Linked USD1

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2025. Dec. 11. 18:16

Binance Overhauls Stablecoin Trading with Trump-Linked USD1 The exchange is adding new USD1 trading pairs and replaces BUSD collateral with the token.

El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:51

El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students The nation that first adopted bitcoin as legal tender is looking to pioneer AI-powered education in 5,000 Salvadoran schools with xAI’s Grok

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:36

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital The planned deal will bring Corbiere’s equity and event-driven strategies under Blockstream’s asset management arm.

Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:30

Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes Slumps across equity, options and crypto trading in November raised concerns that retail investor momentum may be fading.

Aptos Slumps 7% as Token Unlock Weighs on Sentiment

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:05

Aptos Slumps 7% as Token Unlock Weighs on Sentiment Trading volumes jumped 38% above monthly averages as institutional players repositioned ahead of a scheduled token unlock.

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:58

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

ICP Extends Decline as Breakdown Below $3.40 Reinforces Bearish Structure

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:36

ICP Extends Decline as Breakdown Below $3.40 Reinforces Bearish Structure ICP slid 4.28% as a sharp reversal from early highs pushed the token below short-term support, with volume surging during key inflection points.

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:24

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower The token is now trading in a tight range, with buyers defending the $864-$867 zone and sellers capping gains near $868.50, as traders appear cautious.

Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:24

Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response New fund enables Save the Children to hold bitcoin, pilot digital wallets, and speed up emergency aid delivery.

Cross-Chain Liquidity Protocol LI.FI Raises $29M in Series A Extension

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:22

Cross-Chain Liquidity Protocol LI.FI Raises $29M in Series A Extension The Berlin-based bridging and swap infrastructure provider has now raised $51.7M in total funding and processed more than $60B in onchain volume.

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:16

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut The U.S. dollar, along with precious metals and bond yields, is reacting as expected to easier financial conditions, but crypto remains in a bearish trend.

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization Trends

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization Trends Tokenized Money Market Funds were the breakout asset in 2025. Institutional adoption, regulatory shifts, and new cash rails point to 2026 as the year of acceleration.

BONK Extends Slide as Resistance Rejection Pushes Token Back Toward Support

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:33

BONK Extends Slide as Resistance Rejection Pushes Token Back Toward Support BONK fell 4.5% as resistance near $0.00001010 capped early strength, sending the token into a tight consolidation band around $0.00000910.

Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:24

Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital The USDGO token will be issued under U.S. federal oversight and backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar assets.

Most Influential: Cathie Wood

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Cathie Wood Throughout crypto’s ups and downs, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has remained unflaggingly bullish on the industry’s future.

Most Influential: Arthur Hayes

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Arthur Hayes BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has re-emerged in recent years as one of the industry’s most consistently influential macro thinkers.

Most Influential: Shayne Coplan

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Shayne Coplan Once mired in legal trouble that included federal probes and law enforcement raids, Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan has emerged victorious this year, casting off the yoke of regulatory scrutiny and growing the prediction market he founded into a $9 billion betting empire.

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains The integration enables users to move these assets across different networks and applications, leveraging Chainlink's secure oracle networks.

Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee Lee shaped the exchange that defines Korea’s crypto market, but even after his exit this year, the country’s hyperactive retail engine will keep moving.

Most Influential: The Social Media Traders

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: The Social Media Traders Crypto Twitter’s social media traders turned their X dashboards into public PnL reality shows in 2025, sending billions in volume through memecoins and perp DEXs in real time.

Crypto Trading Volumes Deteriorated Across Board Last Month as Market Slumped: JPMorgan

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:36

Crypto Trading Volumes Deteriorated Across Board Last Month as Market Slumped: JPMorgan Bitcoin, ether and most majors fell last month as spot, derivatives and stablecoin volumes dropped and U.S. crypto ETPs saw heavy outflows.

DYdX Launches Solana Spot Trading, Opens Access to U.S. Users

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:00

DYdX Launches Solana Spot Trading, Opens Access to U.S. Users The launch marks a notable shift for the decentralized exchange, which has until now been known almost entirely for its derivatives markets.

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:00

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.

Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:50

Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem The project aims to make crypto more accessible to everyday users, building on Klarna's recent launch of KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin.

Filecoin Declines 7%, Breaking Below $1.43 Support

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:44

Filecoin Declines 7%, Breaking Below $1.43 Support The token now has support at the $1.37 level and resistance at $1.43.

Cardano Ecosystem Gets a Privacy Boost as Midnight’s NIGHT Goes Live

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:41

Cardano Ecosystem Gets a Privacy Boost as Midnight’s NIGHT Goes Live The network uses a dual-state architecture that separates public and private data while allowing controlled disclosure to auditors, institutions or counterparties.

Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:31

Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation.

Fifth XRP Spot ETF on the Way After CBOE Approval of 21Shares Application

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:01

Fifth XRP Spot ETF on the Way After CBOE Approval of 21Shares Application Once live, the ETF will track the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), giving investors exposure to XRP via a regulated fund structure without handling the asset directly.

XRP Edges Toward Another U.S. Spot ETF After Cboe Approves 21Shares' Fund

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:01

XRP Edges Toward Another U.S. Spot ETF After Cboe Approves 21Shares' Fund Once live, the ETF will track the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), giving investors exposure to XRP via a regulated fund structure without handling the asset directly.

Sky's Keel Starts $500M Investment Campaign to Boost RWAs on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 12:00

Sky's Keel Starts $500M Investment Campaign to Boost RWAs on Solana The Tokenization Regatta aims to allocate funds and support to projects bringing tokenized real-world assets to the Solana network.