New Whale Emerges After Fresh Wallet Withdraws 300 BTC From Binance in $26.7M Move
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Key Takeaways: A newly created wallet has withdrawn 300 BTC worth approximately $26.7 million from Binance, signaling fresh accumulation activity. The transaction raises speculation about new institutional entrants, OTC deals, or strategic long-term holding behavior. Large withdrawals from centralized exchanges often correlate with tightening supply and shifting market sentiment. A major on-chain movement has caught […]

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SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become a ‘Financial Panopticon’ Without Privacy Safeguards
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins warned that blockchain could enable mass financial surveillance if privacy protections are not built into regulation. Atkins said regulators must balance national security obligations with individuals’ rights to conduct lawful financial activity privately. He argued that privacy-preserving crypto tools could support compliance while avoiding a “financial panopticon.” Without appropriate guardrails, blockchain […]

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Spain’s regulator sets out MiCA transition rules for crypto platforms
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Spain’s securities regulator, CNMV, has spelled out how it plans to run MiCA in practice, using a new Q&A to tell crypto companies what to expect.

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Analyst Pushes Back on Steve Hanke’s Claim Bitcoin Lacks Value
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Bitcoin’s latest pullback has reignited a long-running argument over whether the asset has any real value, after economist Steve Hanke dismissed it as having “zero fundamental value” on X earlier today. The comment landed during a volatile session that saw BTC dip toward the mid-$80,000 range, drawing sharp pushback from analysts and crypto figures who […]

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Monero (XMR) Jumps 15%, Now Most Profitable Top 20 Crypto
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Monero has outperformed Bitcoin, Zcash and top altcoins on the top 20 crypto list with a 15% weekly gain.

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American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC
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Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC) has entered the top 20 publicly traded bitcoin treasury companies by holdings after growing its strategic reserve to approximately 5,098 BTC as of December 14, according to company disclosures. The Miami-based firm said its bitcoin […]

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XRP Price Forecast: Key Factors That Could Propel It To $3 In Early 2026
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As the week began, the XRP price experienced a 4% decline, bringing it nearly 50% below its all-time highs. However, analysts forecast significant gains for one of the market’s leading altcoins in January 2026, citing three major catalysts that could reshape its market outlook. A Major Step Towards Broader Access In a recent analysis, Sam […]

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Libra’s Launch Was Calculated: New Revelations Hint at Milei’s Involvement
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A local media article alleges that Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones Godoy, two crypto entrepreneurs, were present when Libra was launched, and that Milei was briefed on the launch’s status to prepare the post supporting it. New Report Claims President Milei Had Direct Involvement in Libra’s Launch The Facts Local media published a damning article […]

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Visa Goes All-In on Stablecoins With New Advisory Practice
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On December 15, Visa officially launched its Stablecoins Advisory Practice under Visa Consulting & Analytics, signaling a decisive shift from experimentation to execution. The new unit offers hands-on guidance to banks, fintechs, and enterprises looking to issue, integrate, and scale stablecoin-based payment systems. According to WatcherGuru, the advisory practice has already completed more than 20 […]

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Oxidizing Kraken, Part 2: from bet to backbone
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By Simon Chemouil, Senior Director of Engineering It’s time to tell how that early bet became the default way we build backend systems, what we learned about scaling people and software together, and how new AI tools are influencing how we build today. Goals and outcomes Large-scale rewrites rarely end well. They drift, they stall, […]

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The Winklevoss Twins Just Launched Gemini Predictions in the US
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Gemini started offering prediction markets across the United States this week, capping a five-year effort to secure federal approval and entering a sector that has drawn billions in trading volume this year. Gemini Launches Prediction Markets Nationwide After Five-Year Regulatory Wait The crypto exchange, founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, rolled out Gemini […]

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SVR-Based <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Price Prediction Using a Hybrid FISA-Rao and Firefly Algorithm … – MDPI
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Cryptocurrency is a type of digital asset that uses cryptographic techniques to secure transactions, regulate the creation of new units, and verify …

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UK Sets October 2027 Deadline to Regulate Crypto
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Key Takeaways: The UK will formally regulate crypto assets starting October 2027, bringing the sector under existing financial laws. The framework aligns Britain more closely with the U.S. regulatory approach rather than the EU’s MiCA regime. Regulators aim to boost consumer protection, curb scams, and give crypto firms long-awaited legal certainty. Britain is preparing to […]

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Geode Lists GEODE Coin on BitMart.com as Part of Ongoing Decentralized Infrastructure Expansion
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December 15, 2025 – Tampa, Florida The Geode Foundation – a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and community empowerment through blockchain innovation – today proudly announces the primary exchange listing of its native cryptocurrency, GEODE, on BitMart.com. This milestone marks GEODE’s trading debut, opening the doors for broader adoption and liquidity in a […]

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From QT to QE – Liquidity’s Return and the Rise of Tokenized Assets
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HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   Monetary cycles define eras of opportunity. For years, we lived under quantitative tightening. Liquidity was withdrawn, balance sheets were reduced and capital became expensive. Central banks wanted restraint, and they got it. Risk appetite collapsed, valuations fell and growth assets – from venture capital to digital infrastructure – suffered. […]

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Crypto Market Meltdown: $140B Gone in Hours, What Happened?
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TL;DR Crypto markets lost $140 billion in a matter of hours, pushing total cap down to $3.02 trillion, as Bitcoin broke key support and fell to $85,200. The sell-off accelerated through derivatives, with $2 billion in open interest at $85,000, encouraging spot and futures selling to cover shorts. The market remains under technical stress and […]

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Bitcoin exchange reserves hit new low as price momentum lags
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Bitcoin Exchange Reserve metric hit a fresh all-time low near the end of 2025, with about 2.751 million BTC held on exchanges, even as Bitcoin traded around $86,500 after falling from above $126,000. Under normal conditions, declining reserves imply holders are moving coins off exchanges into cold storage, reducing potential sell supply. This time, the […]

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Custodia renews bid for Fed master account in rehearing push at Tenth Circuit
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Custodia Bank is asking the full Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the US Fed’s decision denying it a master account, which would allow it to process payments directly.

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Circle Taps Axelar’s Core Developers in Push to Expand Crosschain Capabilities
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Circle is set to acquire the engineering team and proprietary technology from Interop Labs, the initial developer of the Axelar cross-chain network. The acquisition aims to strengthen Circle’s interoperability efforts by integrating Interop’s expertise into Circle’s enterprise blockchain (Arc) and its native cross-chain transfer solution (CCTP) for USDC. Axelar will continue operating as an open-source, […]

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Bitcoin May Be Repeating 1929 Great Depression, Top Bloomberg Strategist Warns
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Once in a while, Mike McGlone from Bloomberg puts an uncomfortable Bitcoin chart on the table and attaches a date investors would rather forget.

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Atkins, Peirce Stress Balancing Crypto Transparency and Privacy at SEC Roundtable
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Bitcoin Magazine Atkins, Peirce Stress Balancing Crypto Transparency and Privacy at SEC Roundtable SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins just addressed the ongoing SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy by touching on the dual nature of public blockchain technology and the need to balance government oversight with individual privacy rights. Atkins underscored […]

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Ethereum Meets Wall Street: JPMorgan Rolls Out Tokenized Fund
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JPMorgan Asset Management has introduced a tokenized money-market fund built on the Ethereum blockchain, according to company filings and industry reports. The fund, called My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY), issues shares as digital tokens that live on the public Ethereum network and are aimed at qualified investors through the bank’s Morgan Money platform. JPMorgan […]

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Bubblemaps Mocks Soulja Boy’s Apology, Calls Out Repeat Offender Behavior in Crypto Promotions
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American rapper and record producer, DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as “Soulja Boy,” is once again in the spotlight over his past involvement in crypto and NFT promotions. This time, he is at the receiving end of a fresh wave of criticism from the on-chain analytics platform, Bubblemaps. Soulja Boy’s Apology The rapper recently posted […]

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Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns for Axelar Holders
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Circle, the prominent issuer of USDC stablecoin, announced its arrangement to acquire Interop Labs, the developer of Axelar network, triggering controversy on social media regarding token and equity ownership implications that potentially impact tokenholders. Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns About the Future of Axelar The Facts Circle, the issuer of USDC, is preparing […]

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‘The Best Years Are Definitely Ahead’ – Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Says Fundamentals Point to Long-Term Bullishness for Bitcoin and Crypto
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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes basic market dynamics favor crypto bullishness despite recent price woes. In a new interview with CNBC, Lee predicts that crypto’s “best years are still definitely ahead.” “Today, there are only four million Bitcoin wallets with $10,000 in them. There are 900 million IRA and brokerage accounts globally that have $10,000, so […]

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CME Group Launches Spot-Quoted Futures for XRP and Solana
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CME Group just launched spot-quoted XRP and Solana (SOL) futures, expanding its crypto offerings. The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace says it introduced the new contracts to meet growing demand from traders. The new futures are listed on CME and CBOT, complementing existing spot-quoted Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) products. Investors can now hold positions in spot-market […]

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After a Rocky Year, What's the Future of <b>Cryptocurrency</b>? – KQED
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2025 was supposed to be crypto's year. President Trump began his term by announcing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and promised to back the market …

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XRP vs Digitap ($TAP): Market Direction and Use Case Comparison for 2026
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Cryptocurrency markets remain mixed as major assets show varying levels of momentum. This environment has prompted some investors to reassess which types of projects may offer long-term utility. For readers seeking broader context on market dynamics, our overview of cryptocurrency trading provides additional background on how investors navigate these cycles. While XRP maintains activity around […]

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Bitcoin drops under $86K as $2.78B in BTC whale selling overwhelms active dip buyers
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Data shows traders bought the Bitcoin price dip, but $2.78 billion in selling by larger entities completely overshadowed the bulls. Can BTC hold above $86,000?

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Despite Growing ETF Inflows for Ripple (XRP), Top Traders Still Choose GeeFi (GEE) as Their Best Investment for 100x
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The crypto market is moving quickly, and GeeFi is standing out with its impressive presale numbers. The project finished its first funding round in less than two weeks, raising a solid $500,000. This strong demand shows that investors see real value here. The momentum has carried over into Phase 2, which has already brought in […]

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Tom Lee: JP Morgan’s Latest Crypto Move Is Bullish for Ethereum
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BitMine’s Tom Lee has shown a reaction of high optimism to JP Morgan launching a tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Bitcoin’s Weekly Close Signals Imminent Drop Below $84,000 Toward $70,000 Floor
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Weekly Close Signals Imminent Drop Below $84,000 Toward $70,000 Floor Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Bitcoin price is looking lethargic heading into this week. Last week saw prices reject once again from the $94,000 resistance level. The bulls were not able to gain any momentum whatsoever as the price bled down into Sunday […]

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