Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:19

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire Allaire spent 2025 pushing regulated digital dollars into the mainstream, shaping U.S. policy and unveiling Arc as the foundation for institutional blockchain finance.

Most Influential: Carlos Domingo

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Carlos Domingo The Securitize CEO ground through the uncool years of tokenization while NFTs, FTX and memecoins soaked up the hype. With billions in tokenized assets, a SPAC listing in the works and BlackRock as a flagship client and backer, Carlos Domingo’s early bet is finally paying off.

Most Influential: Caroline Pham

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Caroline Pham As an acting chairman at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Caroline Pham pulled no punches in pursuing crypto-friendly policy aims.

Most Influential: Paul Atkins

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Paul Atkins Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto.

Most Influential: Vlad Tenev

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Vlad Tenev Robinhood has acquired Bitstamp, launched staking services for ether and solana, and added new tokens for US users, including XRP, SOL, and BNB.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Falls 4.1%, Leading Index Lower

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2025. Dec. 17. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Falls 4.1%, Leading Index Lower Sui (SUI) was also an underperformer, declining 2.4% from Tuesday.

The Deepfake Reckoning: Why Crypto’s Next Security Battle Will Be Against Synthetic Humans

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2025. Dec. 17. 14:00

The Deepfake Reckoning: Why Crypto’s Next Security Battle Will Be Against Synthetic Humans Crypto platforms must adopt proactive, multi-layered verification architectures that don’t stop at onboarding but continuously validate identity, intent, and transaction integrity throughout the user journey, argues Ilya Broven, chief growth officer at Sumsub.

Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:56

Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal The bitcoin miner deepened its pivot into AI infrastructure with a $7 billion long term lease backed by Google.

Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:47

Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump There's a major difference between ensuring liquidity in short-term rate markets and the quantitative easing that juiced risk assets after during Covid and after 2008 financial panic.

Uniform Labs’ Multiliquid targets structural gap in $35 billion tokenized asset market

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:45

Uniform Labs’ Multiliquid targets structural gap in $35 billion tokenized asset market The new protocol offers instant swaps between tokenized money market funds and stablecoins as regulators scrutinize yield-bearing stablecoin models.

TradFi giant EquiLend backs Digital Prime to link $40 trillion pool with tokenized markets

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:30

TradFi giant EquiLend backs Digital Prime to link $40 trillion pool with tokenized markets The partnership will focus on Tokenet, Digital Prime's institutional lending network, and introduce new features like regulated stablecoin collateral.

Wall Street giant DTCC Picks privacy focused blockchain Canton Network for tokenization

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:00

Wall Street giant DTCC Picks privacy focused blockchain Canton Network for tokenization Canton creator Digital Asset will help tokenize DTC-custodied U.S. Treasury securities.

Moon Pursuit Capital launches $100 million market-neutral crypto fund

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:00

Moon Pursuit Capital launches $100 million market-neutral crypto fund The new quantitative vehicle aims to deliver risk-managed returns across crypto market cycles as the firm readies a global expansion push.

Securitize to offer first fully onchain trading for real public stocks in early 2026

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:52

Securitize to offer first fully onchain trading for real public stocks in early 2026 The platform offers full legal ownership, with shares issued and recorded onchain, and provides real shareholder rights and self-custody.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:12

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote Norges Bank, which holds a 0.3% stake in Metaplanet voted in favor of for all five proposals ahead of the Dec. 22 EGM.

Ripple’s Asia venture looks to make XRP a yield-bearing asset

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:00

Ripple’s Asia venture looks to make XRP a yield-bearing asset SBI Digital Markets, a unit regulated by Singapore’s Monetary Authority, has been appointed as the institutional custodian, offering segregated custody for client assets.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists Bitcoin slipped overnight, dragging the broader crypto market lower as traders remained cautious with few external cues to provide direction.

How China’s strengthening yuan could support bitcoin prices

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:24

How China’s strengthening yuan could support bitcoin prices The yuan has rise to its highest in over two months against the dollar.

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low, breaking historical cycle patterns

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:12

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low, breaking historical cycle patterns Repeated distribution waves from long-term holders highlight how this bitcoin cycle is breaking from historical norms.

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub

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2025. Dec. 17. 10:15

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Memecoin boom turns into capitulation one year after $150 billion market peak

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2025. Dec. 17. 08:51

Memecoin boom turns into capitulation one year after $150 billion market peak Daily memecoin volume slumped to just under $5 billion this month after surging more than 760% to near $87 billion in 2024 as interest in the pop-culture crypto tokens evaporated.

Bitcoin trades near key price safety net that Strategy already breached

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2025. Dec. 17. 07:14

Bitcoin trades near key price safety net that Strategy already breached The safety net is the 100-week average, which has stalled the downtrend.

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3 trillion floor

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2025. Dec. 17. 05:48

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3 trillion floor BTC's weak tone contrasted with moderate gains in major Asian equity indices, which drew strength mostly from expectations of fiscal stimulus.

Grayscale outlines top crypto investing themes for 2026 as institutional adoption grows

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2025. Dec. 17. 05:44

Grayscale outlines top crypto investing themes for 2026 as institutional adoption grows Grayscale says macro demand for alternative stores of value and regulatory clarity are underpinning a sustained crypto bull market heading into 2026.

DOGE exits range as selling pressure builds at key levels

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2025. Dec. 17. 04:18

DOGE exits range as selling pressure builds at key levels The $0.1310–$0.1315 zone is now a resistance area, with further downside likely if volume remains high on declines.

Why XRP’s drop below $1.93 shifts short-term market structure

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2025. Dec. 17. 04:12

Why XRP’s drop below $1.93 shifts short-term market structure The move followed multiple failed attempts to sustain momentum above recent resistance, leaving XRP vulnerable once support levels were tested again.

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall, recover on trading debut in Hong Kong

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:36

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall, recover on trading debut in Hong Kong Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:36

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

Hyperliquid’s $200 billion pitch: Is this next Solana-scale DeFi bet?: Asia Morning Briefing

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:13

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

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

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2025. Dec. 16. 21:25

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin

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2025. Dec. 16. 20:45

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin We can quibble over the exact timeline, but the quantum future is an approaching certainty, argues Arpa Network CEO Felix Xu. The time to act is now, while we still can.

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

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2025. Dec. 16. 20:41

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

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

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2025. Dec. 16. 19:18

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000 BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:58

U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags The influential Democrat is the most vocal critic of the crypto legislation, and she continues to throw rhetorical sand in the gears of the negotiation.

BNB tops $870, outperforming crypto majors as volume surges

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:36

BNB tops $870, outperforming crypto majors as volume surges Market participants are watching whether BNB can hold above $870 and challenge resistance at $880, with a break higher potentially targeting $900.

Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:35

Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain Backed by U.S. Treasuries, USDM1 marks a new model for digital public finance and universal basic income in underserved regions.

Polkadot advances as Coinbase unlocks integration with USDC stablecoin

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:13

Polkadot advances as Coinbase unlocks integration with USDC stablecoin The exchange partnership sparked measured buying as volume rose 17% above monthly averages.

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:13

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies After its latest purchase, the company now holds 5,098 bitcoin worth nearly $450 million

U.S. FDIC proposes first U.S. stablecoin rule to emerge from GENIUS Act

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2025. Dec. 16. 16:29

U.S. FDIC proposes first U.S. stablecoin rule to emerge from GENIUS Act The banking regulator began its formal rulemaking process to set up the procedures by which depository institutions can start stablecoin subsidiaries.

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:54

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says Crypto markets remain "fragile," said Samer Hasn from XS.com. Traders are either stepping aside or being forced out.

CoreWeave collapse sparks fears of cracks in AI infrastructure boom

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:34

CoreWeave collapse sparks fears of cracks in AI infrastructure boom Bitcoin miners who pivoted business plans to high-performance computing benefitted greatly this year, but have seen sharp declines of late.

Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:17

Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes The São Paulo auction will record every document involved in the process on blockchain, making it a public, traceable, tamper-evident record.

Most Influential: Tyler Williams

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Tyler Williams Williams has helped cement crypto gains in Congress alongside White House allies.

Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked.

Most Influential: Guy Young

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Guy Young Young sparked a new category of digital assets, yieldcoins, that sits at the intersection of DeFi rails and TradFi basis trades.

Most Influential: Jerome Powell

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Jerome Powell Powell’s decisions as Fed chair have continued to have a massive impact on bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency markets.

Most Influential: Peter Schiff

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Peter Schiff Peter Schiff, the outspoken gold advocate and notorious bitcoin critic, has been vindicated by the market’s performance, cementing his stance after years of skepticism towards digital assets.

Bulls beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey flashing contrarian sell signal

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:46

Bulls beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey flashing contrarian sell signal Bitcoin could see further declines if traditional markets sharply pull back, or just possibly a broad tumble in stocks could set the stage for a bull run in crypto.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:35

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026 Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said BTC is likely to hit all-time highs next year, with lower volatility and weaker equity correlations reshaping how institutions view the asset.

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:29

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 3.9% as Index Moves Higher

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:28

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 3.9% as Index Moves Higher Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, rising 3.9% from Monday.

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.

Strata protocol developer Frontera Labs raises $3 million in seed round

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Strata protocol developer Frontera Labs raises $3 million in seed round The funding will help the London-based team expand Strata, a DeFi protocol that structures onchain yields into senior and junior tranches.

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%

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2025. Dec. 16. 13:37

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6% Combined with softer than expected October data, this morning's numbers point to at least a modestly weaker jobs market as the economy heads into the end of the year.

Filecoin falls on above-average volume, drops below $1.30 support amid wider slide

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:56

Filecoin falls on above-average volume, drops below $1.30 support amid wider slide The token is currently testing support in the $1.27-1.28 range, now has resistance at $1.30.

Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:18

Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges The Wyoming-based cryptocurrency bank argued that the three-judge panel undermined state banking authorities, raising “serious constitutional questions”

Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:00

Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain.

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:52

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking The proposals outline a "similar approach" to regulating crypto as in TradFi, echoing the U.K. Treasury's intention to extend financial rules to crypto.

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs saw largest outflows in a month as prices tumbled Monday

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:33

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs saw largest outflows in a month as prices tumbled Monday Monday once again emerges as a pressure point for bitcoin, aligning ETF outflows with recurring bitcoin lows.

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs see largest outflows since Nov. 20 as BTC declines

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:33

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs see largest outflows since Nov. 20 as BTC declines Monday once again emerges as a pressure point for bitcoin, aligning ETF outflows with recurring bitcoin lows.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters Bitcoin and ether extended losses alongside weak equities, while oversold signals offered a tentative glimmer of hope for battered altcoins.

XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:01

XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch ETF inflows can remain positive even during market drawdowns because they reflect allocation decisions rather than near-term trading signals, one trader said.

KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk after failing to meet minimum share price levels

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2025. Dec. 16. 10:09

KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk after failing to meet minimum share price levels The health-care and bitcoin treasury firm has six months to lift its share price above $1 for 10 consecutive days.

Bitcoin slump deepens as most of top 100 tokens fall below key trading signals

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2025. Dec. 16. 07:46

Bitcoin slump deepens as most of top 100 tokens fall below key trading signals Crypto's bear grip squeezes tighter as 75 of top 100 coins trade below 50- and 200-day SMAs.

Bitcoin's bearish turn deepens as 75 out of top 100 coins trade below key averages; Nasdaq resilient

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2025. Dec. 16. 07:46

Bitcoin's bearish turn deepens as 75 out of top 100 coins trade below key averages; Nasdaq resilient Crypto's bear grip squeezes tighter as 75 of top 100 coins trade below 50- and 200-day SMAs.

StraitsX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

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2025. Dec. 16. 06:38

StraitsX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading.

StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

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2025. Dec. 16. 06:38

StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading.

New React bug that can drain all your tokens is impacting 'thousands of' websites

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:25

New React bug that can drain all your tokens is impacting 'thousands of' websites Attackers are using the vulnerability to deploy malware and crypto-mining software, compromising server resources and potentially intercepting wallet interactions on crypto platforms.

Cathie Wood's Ark goes on massive $59 million stock buying spree amid crypto carnage

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

Cathie Wood's Ark goes on massive $59 million stock buying spree amid crypto carnage Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multiday sell-off

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multiday sell-off Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multi-day selloff

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multi-day selloff Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

Bitcoin, ether and XRP extend losses as year-end caution builds

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2025. Dec. 16. 04:35

Bitcoin, ether and XRP extend losses as year-end caution builds Global markets mirrored this trend, with Asian equities and U.S. equity futures softening, while the dollar hovered near two-month lows.

Why Dogecoin’s drop below $0.13 is drawing institutional attention

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2025. Dec. 16. 03:52

Why Dogecoin’s drop below $0.13 is drawing institutional attention DOGE's short-term direction depends on holding above the $0.1290–$0.1280 zone, with $0.1300 as immediate resistance.

Bitcoin, AI stock slide sees over $500 million in bullish bets wiped out

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2025. Dec. 16. 03:23

Bitcoin, AI stock slide sees over $500 million in bullish bets wiped out Data shows 181,893 traders were liquidated, with long positions accounting for over 87% of total losses.

Why bitcoin ETFs look like they’re falling short, even as their role grows: Asia Morning Briefing

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2025. Dec. 16. 02:39

Why bitcoin ETFs look like they’re falling short, even as their role grows: Asia Morning Briefing What looks like underperformance reflects a structural shift: ETF flows now smooth volatility rather than amplify crypto rallies.

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

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2025. Dec. 16. 01:00

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime.

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

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2025. Dec. 16. 00:00

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts.

Nasdaq, home of Coinbase, Strategy stocks, seeks 23-hour trading amid investor demand

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2025. Dec. 15. 22:22

Nasdaq, home of Coinbase, Strategy stocks, seeks 23-hour trading amid investor demand Crypto's 24/7 trading has influenced investor expectations, with Nasdaq acknowledging that many of its clients are already active overnight.

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:34

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets Crypto-related stocks suffered far deeper declines as bitcoin slumped well below its recent trading range.

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:32

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year The Senate will not hold a market structure markup hearing this month, pushing any progress toward a new crypto law to next year.

Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:17

Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market FIL dropped to $1.24 as the technical breakdown accelerated on heavy volume, 380% above average.

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:04

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model.

UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges

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2025. Dec. 15. 19:03

UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges Crypto lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling reinforces limits on exchange liability and rejects claims tied to speculative future gains following BSV’s delisting

Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles The narrowing spread between yields on STRD and the 10-year U.S. Treasury could signal boosted demand for the preferred stock.

BlackRock continues its aggressive push into crypto with seven new global job openings

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

BlackRock continues its aggressive push into crypto with seven new global job openings The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.

BlackRock expands crypto bet with 7 senior hires across U.S. and Asia

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

BlackRock expands crypto bet with 7 senior hires across U.S. and Asia The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.

Hedera Slides to Lowest Point in a Year as Crypto Market Plunges

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:36

Hedera Slides to Lowest Point in a Year as Crypto Market Plunges Volume surged 86% above average during resistance rejection, though late-session breakout signals potential reversal from bearish structure.

BNB falls below key support as crypto market cap slips toward $3 trillion

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:18

BNB falls below key support as crypto market cap slips toward $3 trillion The decline appeared technical, rather than tied to BNB-specific negative news, and was accompanied by a wider crypto market downturn.

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:17

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns Roughly 400,000 bitcoin mining machines shut down in China, according to former Canaan chairman.

Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:19

Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future.

Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:16

Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business The bank has bought the Securitize For Advisors unit, bringing the RIA-focused crypto wealth management platform in-house.

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:07

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures These are CME’s smallest crypto contracts to date, aimed at active participants who prefer to trade in spot market terms without managing contract expiries or rollovers.

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:54

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.