This week’s top stories: XRP, SHIB, DOGE and SOL.

Litecoin price declined amid recent market volatility, and Poain BlockEnergy Inc. has described a stable-value, contract-based staking model as an alternative for investors seeking predictable payouts. The crypto market is experiencing increased uncertainty, and Litecoin (LTC) has been widely discussed in financial commentary this week. Market data show the LTC price moved downward by approximately […]

The US Department of Justice announced that Magdaleno Mendoza, a senior promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme IcomTech, has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for his role in the fraud and for illegally reentering the United States after multiple deportations. The sentence was imposed by US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe following […]

The BNPL giant will tap USDC-denominated funding via Coinbase as it explores stablecoins for treasury and capital markets use.

On December 18, 2013, a cryptocurrency investor felt compelled to pen a message rallying his fellow shellshocked troops on the Bitcointalk forums, …

The Bitcoin price looks set to end the year in the red, having produced one of its worst Q4 performances in recent years. However, it appears that the new year 2026 might bring the relief majority of the market expects. According to a recent evaluation, the Bitcoin price structure suggests that a deeper correction looks […]

Bitcoin venture capitalist Nic Carter has reignited the debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security with a sweeping report on quantum computing risk, arguing that the real danger is not just cryptography, but how the Bitcoin community responds under pressure. Quantum Fear or Hard Truth? Nic Carter’s long-form thread on X lays out a sobering case: while […]

A crypto user has lost 50 million USDT to an address spoofing scam despite growing awareness campaigns.

Bitcoin price expectations diverged into the weekly close as $150,000 targets met calls for a drop to levels not seen in over a year.

[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, United States, December 21st, 2025] Self-Custody Wallet Eliminates Cross-Chain USDT Friction with Integrated Swaps, Bridges, and Anti-Scam Protection Gem Wallet, a fully open-source self-custody wallet, today announced a comprehensive USDT infrastructure spanning 10+ blockchains, addressing the fragmented stablecoin experience that has plagued crypto users. With USDT now exceeding $140B in […]

HumidiFi and its native WET token are reshaping decentralized finance. Positioned within Solana’s expanding ecosystem, the project has gained attention for its innovative design and community-first vision. It stands out as a driver of liquidity, governance, and participation, signaling new possibilities for the evolving DeFi landscape. Let’s take a closer look at how it works: […]

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The price of Ethereum endured significant selling pressure over the past week, reflecting the current climate of the crypto market. The latest data shows that the spot US-based Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) did not have it any better, as significant capital flowed out of the market in the past week. Ethereum ETFs Weekly Outflow Exceeds […]

World Liberty Financial is pushing deeper into growth mode. The protocol has opened a new community vote focused on accelerating adoption of its stablecoin, USD1, marking the latest step in a broader strategy that combines supply discipline with ecosystem expansion. The proposal, now live on WLFI’s governance forum as of December 17, 2025, asks token […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns the global economy is heading toward a crash driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts, rising inflation, and a weakening dollar, urging investors to prepare now by shifting into real assets and cryptocurrency. Kiyosaki Reinforces Bullish Stance on Bitcoin and Metals as Fed Policy Deepens Inflation Risk Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling […]

The crypto community is taken aback by the new changes to the Shiba Inu official X account, but this is what happened.

Crypto and Web3 projects market themselves as decentralized but still rely on centralized cloud infrastructure to power applications.

Binance has publicly identified and blacklisted several individuals and companies for pretending to be official “listing agents,” offering bounties as high as $5 million for information that helps stop this fraud. The direct strike against a long-running scam aims to protect crypto projects from paying large fees for false promises of getting tokens listed on […]

North Korea remains dominant threat to cryptocurrency security in 2025, even while confirmed incidents have decreased, according to a report by …

Ripple’s XRP token looked poised to recapture the $2 level on Dec. 17, but investors showed no interest at the higher price. The token has sunk back to $1.85 amid rising macroeconomic concerns. Even previously top altcoins to buy that appeared relatively stable are being hit hard, as risk-off sentiment shows no signs of easing. […]

Ethereum’s derivatives market is showing signs of a decisive shift beneath the surface, and price action is about to return above the $3,000 mark. On-chain data suggests trader behavior on major exchanges is shifting into a more accumulative phase. Even as ETH continues to linger below the psychologically important $3,000 price level, this metric indicates […]

TL;DR HumidiFi Overview: Built on Solana, HumidiFi operates as a liquidity-optimizing AMM, integrating with major platforms to reduce slippage and enhance trade execution. WET Token Utility: WET powers governance, liquidity incentives, and ecosystem rewards, ensuring sustainability and long-term growth within HumidiFi’s DeFi framework. Price Predictions 2026–2032: Forecasts highlight volatility yet strong growth potential, with WET […]

Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes just initiated a new crypto purchase. Analysts at Lookonchain say Hayes moved $3.53 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) in just over 24 hours. Approximately $1.5 million of the ETH was sent to the institutional crypto asset firm Galaxy, suggesting Hayes may be looking to sell. Meanwhile, Hayes used a portion of […]

A pastor and businessman from New York has admitted to a tax evasion scheme that cost the US government millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says Paul Mitchell, the lead pastor of a local church and the president of an educational daycare business, has pleaded guilty to stealing $3.22 million from his employing […]

Michael Saylor has stepped back into the center of the Bitcoin debate. This time, the topic isn’t price. It’s quantum computing. In a recent post on X, Saylor argued that quantum computing will not break Bitcoin. Instead, he says it will force the network to evolve. Stronger cryptography. Clearer rules. A leaner supply. “The Bitcoin […]

Can the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) return above $90,000 next week?

XRP is moving toward a historic inflection point as Ripple advances the XRPL Lending Protocol, introducing protocol-level, fixed-rate institutional credit that could unlock scalable yield, deeper liquidity, and new balance-sheet flexibility across global onchain markets. XRP Entering First Protocol-Level Credit Era as XRPL Lending Targets Institutional Liquidity Ripple shared on Dec. 19 that a new […]

Bitcoin’s fundamental properties make it a better long-term bet than gold, according to Bitcoin maximalist and analyst Matthew Kratter.

Bitcoin has slipped into standby mode as the weekend unfolds, with price action remaining compressed inside a familiar range. Volatility is muted, momentum is lacking, and traders are largely focused on well-defined scalp levels rather than expecting a decisive move. With the holiday period approaching, patience and precision are taking center stage as the market […]

The collective value of meme-inspired cryptocurrencies went past $150 billion in December 2024, driven by a wave of political-themed tokens following the U.S. election. This record-breaking peak, documented in CoinGecko’s newly released 2025 State of Meme Coins report, was followed by a steep 69% decline within a year, illustrating the extreme volatility and sentiment-driven nature […]

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Solana (SOL) price has experienced significant volatility, and Poain offers a stablecoin staking option that the company describes as an alternative for some users. Currently, the price of Solana (SOL) has been reported in a range around $126–$133, largely reflecting broader cryptocurrency market movements. Price movements depend on supply and demand, ecosystem activity and market […]