Many expected Strategy’s mega purchase to put the wind in bitcoin’s sails; instead, the asset tumbled to $85K. Michael Saylor’s Near-Billion Bitcoin Purchase Precedes Sharp Drop Michael Saylor is a man of conviction. At a time when pessimism seems to have permeated every corner of the crypto ecosystem, the 60-year-old billionaire chairman of bitcoin treasury […]

The SEC’s crypto task force held its sixth roundtable event, hosting representatives from digital asset advocacy groups and other organizations.

TL;DR Ripple expands RLUSD to multiple L2s via Wormhole in 2026. Targets 24/7 trading liquidity across regulated, high-utility chains. Holds $1B+ supply and new $500M funding round. Ripple says RLUSD will extend beyond XRP Ledger and Ethereum and reach multiple Layer 2 networks in 2026, with Wormhole providing cross-chain tooling. Ripple frames the plan around […]

TL;DR U.S.-listed XRP ETFs post 30 consecutive trading days of net inflows, outperforming Bitcoin and Ether ETFs over the same period. Since launching in mid-November, the products attract nearly $975 million, lifting total assets to about $1.18 billion with no recorded redemptions. The consistent inflow pattern contrasts with recent outflows from BTC and ETH ETFs […]

Texas has become one of the first states to buy cryptocurrency with a $5 million stake in an exchange-traded fund pegged to bitcoin.

Introduction: AI-Based Cloud Mining Overview In 2025, AI-powered cloud mining apps are increasingly used by everyday users to participate in Bitcoin mining. Rather than managing hardware, electricity costs, and mining software, cloud mining apps offer users a way to participate in mining through managed services. Many beginners and intermediate users look for apps that advertise […]

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   The launch of the DMI (Digital Markets Infrastructure) by the LSEG (London Stock Exchange) is not only a step toward innovation but also a notable development for market infrastructure, which has long faced multi-day post-trade processes. Now, DLT can significantly reduce post-trade timelines. In some pilots, faster or near-real-time […]

Itaú Asset Management recommends investors allocate 1% to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin primarily for diversification benefits. The advice aligns with other major firms (e.g., Bank of America, BlackRock), suggesting BTC should be a small, steady add-on sized to risk tolerance, not a core holding. Despite Bitcoin’s volatility, Itaú argues its status as a […]

Bitcoin has tanked again in a typical and now repetitive late Sunday slump, sending the asset below $88,000 briefly. “Mass amounts of economic data from the government shutdown have officially arrived,” said the Kobeissi Letter, highlighting key inflation reports out this week. Meanwhile, US President Trump has touted the success of his trade tariffs, claiming […]

This week’s top stories: Shiba Inu whale spike; XRP and BTC gain Wall Street traction; Ripple’s $500 million share sale.

Ethereum (ETH) has entered another period of tight price compression, a phase that has left traders split between expectations of a renewed rally and concerns about a deeper correction. As of December 15, the Ethereum price trades near the $3,100 level, drifting sideways after several failed attempts to reclaim higher resistance zones. The narrowing range […]

Michael Saylor explains why governments should consider Bitcoin-backed digital banks. It is time to examine the potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin banks.

The Central Bank of Brazil will issue a comprehensive new provision mandating that Virtual Asset Service Providers report specific required data, precisely defining the information these companies must disclose. The new regulatory instruction aims to standardize compliance mechanisms for the emerging digital asset sector, with the ruleset taking effect in February. Brazil to Update Information […]

AARP is urging Wisconsin lawmakers to better protect people from cryptocurrency scams, especially when it comes to crypto kiosks.

In a market where investors are increasingly looking for projects with strong fundamentals, GeeFi is demonstrating its potential with a highly successful presale. The project’s first stage sold out its 10 million token allocation and raised $500,000 in just over seven days. This initial velocity has continued, pushing the total funds raised past the $1 […]

Barclays predicts a muted 2026 for crypto, with declining spot trading volumes and fading investor engagement pressuring exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood. Event-driven spikes, regulatory clarity via the CLARITY Act, and tokenisation initiatives could influence activity, but near-term growth is expected to remain subdued. Coinbase faces headwinds from weaker spot volumes and rising costs, while […]

Despite the positive developments around Ripple and the impressive inflows into the growing number of XRP ETFs in the US, the price of the underlying asset continues to disappoint and has yet to stage a notable recovery. Now, though, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez argued that XRP has finally flashed a bullish sign. According to […]

The market might be willing to enter a more bullish phase, but there is certainly not enough fuel to keep up a proper uptrend.

The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rates on Friday, a historically bearish signal for riskier assets like Bitcoin.

Crypto pundit Crypto Wimar has explained why the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices crashed, highlighting the continuous selling pressure. The crypto market is also at risk of further downward pressure due to macro factors such as the impending Japan rate hike.  Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And XRP Prices Crashed In an X post, Crypto Wimar […]

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller is increasing his asset management firm’s exposure to a bet on the future of American healthcare. Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office boosted its stake in Natera Inc. (NTRA) by 4.19% in the third quarter of 2025. The firm now holds 3,214,532 shares, valued at $517.4 million. The position accounts for 12.74% of the […]

DeFi yield optimization platform YO Protocol raises Series A funding to expand risk-aware yield engine across multiple blockchain ecosystems. YO Labs announced a $10 million Series A financing round on December 14, 2025, led by Foundation Capital with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures, and Launchpad Capital. The funding will support the expansion of YO […]

A newly discovered loophole in one of the web’s most used development tools is giving hackers a new way to drain cryptocurrency wallets. Cybersecurity researchers have reported a surge in malicious code uploaded to legitimate websites through a vulnerability in the popular JavaScript library React — a tool used by countless crypto platforms for their […]

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Bear markets have a way of clarifying what matters. Narrative-driven and over-owned majors bleed first, while anything tied to real adoption, fees, and solving genuine problems starts to stand out. Now investors are debating Chainlink vs. Digitap ($TAP) and which is a better altcoin to buy at the current levels. Chainlink is trading around $13-$14 […]

10x Research’s Markus Thielen says Bitcoin’s four-year cycle still exists but is now driven by politics, liquidity and elections rather than the halving.

A US bank executive is facing federal fraud charges after allegedly steering his institution into a years-long scheme that enriched friends, neighbors, and favored borrowers while concealing the truth from regulators and his own board. Prosecutors say Danny Seibel, 54, the former president and CEO of the First National Bank of Lindsay, has been charged […]

Ever wondered which crypto could skyrocket while the market is still figuring out its next move? Digital assets are constantly shifting, and traders are keeping a close eye on every spike and dip. With Ethereum stabilizing at eye-catching levels and XRP showing renewed market interest, the crypto world is lighting up for investors chasing the […]

YoungHoon Kim has shared his bullish outlook for the XRP cryptocurrency.

Veteran market trader Peter Brandt has reignited debate around XRP after issuing sharp remarks about the token’s most loyal supporters. Drawing from a career that spans more than five decades, Brandt grouped XRP alongside silver when describing markets where bullish belief often holds firm despite repeated price swings and long periods of disappointment. According to […]

Ether prices took a little dip but remain above $3,100 while Bitcoin crashed below $90,000 and has not recovered at the time of writing. Analyst ‘DrBullZeus’ observed that ETH has been trending lower for a while now, but the structure here is starting to look familiar. “Price is struggling with the descending trendline, similar to […]

Fed Cuts 0.25pt, Bitcoin Not a Tulip, JPMorgan Blockchain Breakthrough, Do Kwon Sentenced, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec. 10, 2025, aligning with CME futures pricing, commentators argued that bitcoin is not a speculative “tulip” despite enduring […]