Ghana Recovers Over US$15 Million from International <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Fraud Network
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Ghana successfully recovered more than 15 million dollars from an international cryptocurrency fraud network that targeted Ghanaian and British …

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2025 Overview of Widely Used Crypto Mining Apps (Year-End Review)
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Since the emergence of cryptocurrency, numerous mining platforms have been introduced, though many have closed due to operational challenges, limited transparency, or unsustainable business models. Others have adapted to market developments and continued to grow. Mining has evolved from early home-based setups with high noise and power usage to modern large-scale operations managed through data […]

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Jump Trading hit with $4B lawsuit tied to $50B Terra crash: WSJ
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Terraform Labs sued Jump Trading and senior executives for $4 billion, alleging the firm manipulated Terra’s ecosystem and unlawfully profited from the crash, the WSJ reported.

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Pi Network (PI) Price Targets, Cardano’s (ADA) Defining Moment, and More: Bits Recap Dec 19
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The past several days have been quite turbulent for Pi Network’s PI and Cardano’s ADA. In the following lines, we will touch upon their performances and outline some of the future targets (according to analysts). Ethereum (ETH) will also be in focus, as it appears to be approaching a pivotal moment that may shape its […]

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Rip Higher or Roll Over? Prediction Market Wagers Suggest a Slower Climb Ahead for Bitcoin
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With bitcoin off 5.5% for the month of December on a returns basis, plenty of eyes are squinting at the chart and asking what comes next. To size things up, we leaned into the wisdom of the crowd and peeked at what today’s most active prediction markets are betting on. Myriad Bettors Still Favor $100K, […]

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for December 18
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Can the drop of Bitcoin (BTC) continue to the $85,000 area?

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NYSE Owner in Talks to Invest in Crypto Firm MoonPay: Report
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Bitcoin Magazine NYSE Owner in Talks to Invest in Crypto Firm MoonPay: Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), the operator of the New York Stock Exchange, is in discussions to invest in crypto payments company MoonPay, people familiar with the matter said, per Bloomberg.  The potential funding round could value MoonPay at roughly $5 billion, up […]

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USDAI Partners with PayPal to Use $PYUSD for AI Infrastructure Financing
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PayPal has extended the use of its PYUSD stablecoin to the technology sector after partnering with USD.AI, a specialized credit protocol. As reported by both companies this Thursday, loans aimed at AI infrastructure financing—including GPUs and data centers—will be denominated in PYUSD. This alliance allows artificial intelligence companies to receive funds directly into their PayPal […]

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Benjamin Cowen flags a new Bitcoin reset as market apathy returns
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TL;DR Analyst Benjamin Cowen warns Bitcoin may be entering a bear-market reset phase. He points to fading momentum, investor apathy, and historical midterm-year pressure. Short-term rallies are seen as part of a broader down-cycle, not a trend reversal. Analyst Benjamin Cowen, founder of Into The Cryptoverse, is again warning that Bitcoin may be sliding into […]

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Bitcoin Mirrors Q1 2025 Playbook, Is It Headed To $70,000 Before Year’s End?
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As the market volatility continues, Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to hold its short-lived momentum and reclaim a key resistance level for the second time this week. Some market watchers have affirmed that the flagship crypto may continue to have a disappointing end-of-year rally and potentially reach new lows before the pain is over. New Lows […]

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Fidelity macro lead calls $65K Bitcoin bottom in 2026, end of bull cycle
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Fidelity’s director of macro is predicting a Bitcoin bottom near $65,000 in 2026, but remains a “secular bull” despite predicting an end to the current four-year cycle.

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Lagarde Hands Digital Euro Next Steps to EU Lawmakers
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The ECB has completed all technical and preparatory work for the digital euro, with President Christine Lagarde confirming that issuance now depends on the European Parliament and Council passing the necessary legislation in 2026. While rates were left unchanged and inflation is projected to return to the 2% target by 2028, Lagarde stressed the digital […]

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Bitcoin Bull Market Not Over, Says Realvision’s Jamie Coutts
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Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Realvision, believes the Bitcoin bull market isn’t over yet despite substantial falls over the past few months. Coutts told the Tapping Into Crypto podcast that the weakness in crypto is due to macro conditions creating a risk-off environment but he believes Trump is likely to “goose” the US economy […]

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xStocks bringing tokenized equities to TON blockchain and Telegram’s 1 billion users
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xStocks, the gold standard for tokenized equities, are launching on TON, the open network for everyone, bringing permissionless, onchain U.S. equity exposure to the decentralized internet network. The launch is supported by seamless integration with non-custodial TON Wallet, natively embedded in Telegram, enabling users to access tokenized stocks directly within the messaging app. Expanded access […]

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Footy star learns his fate after admitting to stealing $140000 in <b>cryptocurrency</b> from a mate
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Former NRL star Trent Merrin has learnt his fate in court after he admitted to stealing $140000 worth of cryptocurrency from an ex-teammate at the …

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Binance Lists Meteora (MET) With $3.4M Token Rewards as Solana DeFi Liquidity Race Heats Up
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Key Takeaways: Binance has listed Meteora (MET) and launched a $3.4 million MET token voucher campaign across trading and referrals. The promotion runs from November 14 to November 28, 2025, covering spot trading, volume competitions, and user referrals. The listing highlights rising exchange support for Solana-based DeFi liquidity infrastructure tokens. Binance has rolled out a […]

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Bank of America Says Investors Dangerously Low on Cash, Triggering Ominous Signal for Markets: Report
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Bank of America is flagging rising risks on Wall Street as investor cash levels fall to record lows. BofA’s December Global Fund Manager Survey shows global investors holding just 3.3% of their portfolios in cash, the lowest level ever recorded, reports Barron’s. The survey also finds allocations to stocks and commodities at their highest levels […]

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$9,000,000,000,000 Wall of US Debt Incoming As Fed Unleashes Money Printers: Peter St Onge
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Former Heritage Foundation think tank economist Peter St Onge just issued a fresh warning about inflation. In a new video update, the economist says the Federal Reserve’s decision to end quantitative tightening (QT) and start buying short-term U.S. Treasury bills will likely cause inflation to jump higher once again. “The Federal Reserve just announced it’s […]

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Bernie Sanders Pushes for Data Center Development Pause to Let ‘Democracy Catch up’ With AI
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Bernie Sanders says he will push for a moratorium on new AI‑powering data centers, arguing that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) needs stronger democratic oversight. The Influence of the Billionaire Class U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-VT, has said he will push for a moratorium on the construction of data centers powering what he […]

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Erik Voorhees Swaps Nine-Year Dormant Ethereum for Bitcoin Cash
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Erik Voorhees just moved dormant Ethereum stash, converting to Bitcoin Cash in a rare portfolio rebalancing move.

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Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo
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Bitcoin Magazine Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo Fold Holdings, Inc. ($FLD), a publicly traded Bitcoin financial services company, just announced that its platform is now available in all 50 U.S. states. The expansion follows a strategic partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, which recently became one of the first […]

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) Crashes 60% From ATH: What’s the Next Stop?
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Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading near $24 at press time, showing a sharp drop of more than 60% from its all-time high. The token has lost over 10% in the last 24 hours and nearly 13% in the past week. Market data shows weak momentum and further downside risks unless buyers return soon. As a result, […]

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Cypherpunk values are dying, but they’re 'Not Dead Yet'
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The values that are baked into the foundations of crypto — privacy, self-sovereignty, decentralization — are eroding, and we’re running out of time to address the problem.

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Trump-Linked World Liberty Backs USD1 With Treasury-Fueled Expansion
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World Liberty Financial has put forward a proposal to tap a portion of its token treasury to grow USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin linked with the project. The plan would free up about $120 million to back listings, liquidity programs and partner incentives. Treasury Move Could Add Firepower To USD1 Based on reports, WLFI’s proposal would […]

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VOOI is available for trading!
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We’re thrilled to announce that VOOI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VOOI trading is live as of December 18, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

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Former Pump.fun Dev Sentenced To Six Years In Prison Over $2 Million Solana Fraud
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TL;DR Ex-Pump.fun developer Jarett Dunn sentenced to six years for stealing $2M in Solana. Dunn’s defense of “whistleblowing” was dismissed by the court. Pump.fun faces a major fraud lawsuit in the U.S. alleging insider manipulation. A London judge sentenced Jarett Dunn, a former Pump.fun developer, to six years in prison after Dunn took about $2 […]

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From Chat to Stock: xStocks Puts Tokenized U.S. Equities Inside TON Wallet on Telegram
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xStocks has launched its tokenized equities on the TON blockchain, enabling Telegram users to buy and trade fully collateralized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs directly through the platform’s integrated TON Wallet. The move expands onchain access to traditional financial assets for nearly 100 million users within Telegram’s growing ecosystem. xStocks announced its deployment on […]

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Missouri Attorney General launches investigation into <b>cryptocurrency</b> kiosks – YouTube
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The Missouri Attorney General has announced that her office has begun a statewide investigation into companies using cryptocurrency kiosks …

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Bitcoin Falls Below $85,000 as Altcoins Decline and Assessing Digitap’s ($TAP) Payment Utility in 2026
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Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $85,000 overnight, triggering a market-wide liquidation. This sudden drop came as investors anticipated interest hikes from the Bank of Japan this week. With the top 10 cryptocurrencies bleeding, investors are searching for the best altcoins to buy to hedge against losses. Specifically, investors are rushing to join Digitap ($TAP), an upcoming […]

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Ripple CEO Celebrates 30 Days of XRP ETF Inflows as Price Drops Below 2 USD
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US spot XRP ETFs recorded over $1 billion in net inflows since November, achieving 30 consecutive days of positive growth. XRP’s performance contrasts with major outflows in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, driven by expanded institutional access from firms like Vanguard and Bitwise. Despite strong fund inflows, the XRP token price remains 47% below its all-time […]

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Kyrgyzstan Launches Gold-Backed Dollar Stablecoin in Emerging Market Pivot
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The small Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a new US dollar-pegged, gold-backed stablecoin, USDKG, issued by a fully government-owned entity. The new stablecoin combines the perceived strength and stability of a government-issued, gold-backed token, with the speed and convenience of digital currency, potentially reducing friction for global remittances which are […]

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SoFi Enters Stablecoin Race With Bank-Issued US Dollar-Backed Token
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SoFi has launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by its nationally chartered bank, pushing a regulated lender directly into the fast-evolving world of onchain settlement. SoFi Brings Stablecoins Inside the Banking Perimeter SoFiUSD is designed to support 24/7, near-instant settlement for banks, fintechs, and enterprise partners using a public, permissionless blockchain, according […]

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