According to a superseding indictment filed Oct. 29, 2025, federal prosecutors allege that a Social Engineering Enterprise stole more than $245 million in cryptocurrency and laundered the proceeds. The filing charges the defendants with racketeering, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. The indictment says the group grew from gaming friendships […]

At the moment, a couple of cryptocurrencies in particular have a tendency to steal the spotlight. There's XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) Ripple's fintech coin …

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback from crypto firms to help develop new rules intended to broaden access to investments while increasing protection for high-risk products. The proposals aim to change how firms classify clients, manage conflicts of interest, and use digital engagement tools, particularly concerning retail access to investment products. The […]

The average return of companies holding crypto in their balance sheets, commonly referred to as Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), has fallen to -43% as the ongoing crypto market downturn significantly impacts these organizations. While larger corporations have weathered the losses, smaller startups are experiencing more severe financial strain. Digital Asset Treasures Are Down 43% YTD, […]

Cardano whales have offloaded massive amounts of the token on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, in less than an hour.

Bitcoin Magazine Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services Argentina is considering a major shift in its approach to bitcoin.  Argentina’s central bank, the Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), is reportedly drafting rules that would allow commercial banks to offer bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services to customers. If […]

The latest trial explored multiple stablecoins and showed tokenized US Treasurys can be reused instantly across counterparties on shared infrastructure.

The Dogecoin price is already struggling amid the bearish pressure that has dominated the crypto market recently. After the initial fall to $0.2, DOGE bulls had attempted to hold support, pushing for a rebound. However, with the bearish headwinds of the last quarter of the year, the Dogecoin price has since succumbed and is now […]

Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Right Now With $1,500: XRP (Ripple) vs. Zcash. December 09, 2025 — 04:20 am EST. Written by Alex Carchidi for The …

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham announced on Dec. 8 a US digital assets pilot program that lets certain cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether and USDC, be used as tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, according to her official statement and post on X. I’m launching a digital assets pilot program for BTC, ETH and USDC that will […]

Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing […]

Wide crypto-tracking funds will become more popular as investors will seek exposure as the market becomes more complex, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.

The old halving-driven price peaks are not a reliable guide anymore, according to Standard Chartered.

Ripple executive Luke Judges has revealed his track record with Solana projects, and suggested XRPL can learn from Solana’s practical approach to engineering and developer tools as it refines its ecosystem strategy. Judges said that while Solana is “far from perfect”, XRPL should look to mirror its focus on speed and provide developers with effective […]

Bitcoin Magazine Is Bitcoin Miner Capitulation A Golden Opportunity? Bitcoin miner hash rate has experienced a significant decline since mid-October, falling sharply despite years of near-uninterrupted growth. This pullback reflects genuine bitcoin miner capitulation driven by deteriorating profitability in the face of Bitcoin’s recent price weakness. However, could this bitcoin miner shift actually provide a […]

XRP Spot ETFs have nearly crossed the $1 billion mark in assets under management (AUM), marking one of the quickest ramps since Ethereum, according to Ripple’s CEO. Rapid Fund Growth In Weeks According to the disclosure, the four XRP ETF products now hold about $1.23B in total net assets, which equals 597 million XRP at […]

We’re thrilled to announce that NIGHT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NIGHT trading is live as of December 9, 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 […]

New scam on the rise in Hawaii: Officials, others warn of cryptocurrency ATM fraud – Hawaii News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

Key Takeaways: Binance has completed every licensing requirement set by Abu Dhabi’s FSRA. The exchange says more than 300 million people have created accounts on the platform. The developments show how major crypto companies are adjusting to tighter oversight. Two different milestones from Binance landed almost at the same time, and together they sketch a […]

Bitcoin retail investors have been sending fewer BTC to Binance per day than at any time in history, despite the new highs of the 2025 bull market.

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, December 9, 2025 — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, has published its latest independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) report conducted by blockchain security and audit firm Hacken. MEXC continues to safeguard core […]

TL;DR PNC integrated direct Bitcoin trading into its private banking platform through Coinbase, centralizing the management of digital assets. The platform allows high-net-worth clients to buy, sell, and custody Bitcoin in a secure and regulated environment, without manual intervention. The initiative marks a milestone in U.S. banking. The company plans to expand access and roll […]

TL;DR: Bitcoin has retreated from above $92,000 toward $90,000, pulling total crypto market capitalization back near $3.16 trillion and pressuring previously strong performers. Hyperliquid’s 9% daily drop and losses across Quant, Kaspa and other major altcoins underscore a broad risk-off tone despite a handful of isolated gainers. Investors are bracing for a potential Federal Reserve […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reacts as Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reveals pilot program for digital assets.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is a Relief, Not a Theory: Pakistan’s Case for Crypto Adoption At the Bitcoin MENA conference, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the government-backed Pakistan Crypto Council and chief advisor to Pakistan’s finance minister, delivered a message that framed bitcoin not as a speculative asset, but as a practical solution to structural economic […]

Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA event in Abu Dhabi, Michael Saylor encouraged nation-states to facilitate the creation of high-yield, zero-volatility, Bitcoin-backed bank accounts. Saylor said these accounts would need to be backed by a Bitcoin treasury company with sufficient reserves to over-collateralise holdings at a 5:1 ratio and would require full approval from national banking […]

The XRP price is currently more than 45% below its all-time high and continues to decline amid broader market uncertainty. Despite the slow price action and weak momentum, a crypto analyst has projected that XRP could explode to $50 soon, providing reasons for his ambitious forecast. He boldly stated that the cryptocurrency will not experience […]

We’re thrilled to announce that ADI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ADI trading is live as of December 9, 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 […]

The value of cryptocurrency can be volatile. Author: wfaa.com. Published: 5:44 AM CST December 9, 2025. Updated: …

Cardano (ADA), currently trading near $0.42, has become a topic of discussion among market participants examining how utility influences long-term relevance. Some analysts note that ADA’s performance may depend on increased network activity, while others question whether its academically oriented approach limits broader ecosystem growth. This range of viewpoints has led some users to explore […]

NFT sales fell to $320 million in November — their lowest this year — with early December off to a weak start as top collections slide across the board.

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit is making one of its biggest security resets ever. The exchange has deleted every old deposit address on its platform. Users now must generate new addresses before making any deposits. This move doesn’t come lightly. It follows the Nov. 27 security breach where hackers managed to drain about 44.5 […]