Coinbase has filed lawsuits against Illinois, Michigan, and Connecticut, while challenging state efforts to regulate prediction markets and asking federal courts to clarify who has oversight authority. In its filings, the crypto exchange is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, arguing that prediction markets fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]

XRP-linked exchange-traded funds reached about $60 million in assets under management on December 17, according to market reports, even as XRP’s spot price slid. At the time of reporting, XRP was trading around $1.86, down more than 8% in the last week. That gap between ETF growth and a falling spot price has left some […]

TL;DR Strategic Partnership: Ripple invests in TJM to enhance institutional crypto trading, clearing services, and financing reliability. Ripple Prime: Core platform streamlines operations, boosts capital and collateral efficiency, and strengthens clearing stability for hedge funds. Digital Expansion: Alliance empowers TJM to broaden access to digital assets, meeting rising institutional demand for diversification, custody, and innovative […]

Coinbase has sued Connecticut, Illinois and Michigan in federal court, arguing that state officials are unlawfully trying to regulate prediction markets as gambling products. The crypto exchange wants judges to confirm that event-based contracts on its platform fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), not state gaming regulators, Coinbase’s […]

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A persistent bearish trend has led to widespread declines across many altcoins over the past week. As a result, some market participants are researching alternative crypto assets that may behave differently during periods of market stress. However, evaluating crypto assets during a bear market remains challenging, as many price movements are driven by speculation rather […]

Aptos Labs has proposed AIP-137, which introduces optional “post-quantum” account signatures to protect user funds against future threats from powerful quantum computers. If approved by governance, the network will support SLH-DSA (formerly SPHINCS+), a stateless, hash-based signature scheme recently standardised by NIST as FIPS 205. The upgrade is entirely opt-in, allowing users to proactively migrate […]

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price.

Banking giant Wells Fargo is set to distribute $1.3 million in a new class action settlement. The lawsuit alleges the bank sent improper and misleading correspondence to mortgage customers in West Virginia who were enrolled in its COVID-19 forbearance program. Plaintiff David Kirkpatrick claims Wells Fargo sent letters to borrowers that improperly addressed how deferred […]

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan says Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to break from its historical four-year cycle as institutional adoption and regulatory progress reshape the market. On the Bankless YouTube channel, Hougan argues that the forces traditionally used to explain Bitcoin’s cyclical behavior have weakened, while new structural drivers now play a larger role. Hougan […]

The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok’s U.S. Pivot More than two billion users have now downloaded what was once an obscure Chinese short-form video-sharing application, an impressive number that likely saved the app […]

Will a bounce back of Solana (SOL) lead to a test of the $130 area?

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has disclosed that the government holds more than 210 bitcoin seized through criminal investigations, placing the island among the world’s top government holders of the asset by volume. The disclosure, confirmed by legislator Ko Ju-chun, […]

CryptoQuant has released a new report, highlighting a significant shift in Ethereum’s exchange supply dynamics and institutional behavior. According to the data, the amount of ETH held on crypto exchanges has crashed to unexpected lows. The decline coincides with growing institutional accumulation, a trend often viewed as an early signal of a bullish price outlook. […]

Terraform Labs’ court-appointed administrator has sued Jump Trading for secretly supporting the TerraUSD stablecoin, misrepresenting its stability, and profiting from the ecosystem’s collapse. As a result, Todd Snyder is seeking $4 billion in damages from the firm’s co-founder, William DiSomma, and Kanav Kariya, a former intern who later became president of its crypto-trading business. Details […]

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a consultation on a proposed Directive requiring Crypto-Asset Service Providers to submit prudential and financial information. The initiative follows a previous CySEC consultation on proposed fees and reporting under MiCA. The consultation is open until 12 January 2026. Responses must be submitted via email in Word format, […]

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In the last few years, casino gaming has started to change faster than anyone expected. Players once lined up at smoky tables; now they tap shiny apps on their phones. Behind this new scene stands a rising star: blockchain. When mixed with the thrill of slots and cards, the result is the modern crypto casino, […]

A top strategist at JPMorgan Chase says Americans are about to receive a significant financial boost that will fuel more consumer spending. In a new CNBC interview, the bank’s chief global strategist David Kelly says US taxpayers are estimated to receive a much higher tax refund next year. Kelly attributes the expected increase to retroactive […]

TL;DR: CF Benchmarks, backed by Kraken, models Bitcoin reaching $1.4 million by 2035 by capturing one-third of the global store-of-value market. The analysts argue 2% to 5% portfolio weights can lift risk-adjusted returns and expand the efficient frontier as liquidity and derivatives mature. They project volatility grinding toward 28% over a decade, while noting other […]

TL;DR The CLARITY Act will not reach the Senate in 2025; political disagreements are delaying the vote and pushing the legislative timeline to early 2026. The deadlock centers on DeFi regulation: Democrats are pushing for identity and AML controls, while the industry and Republicans warn about innovation moving offshore. The debate adds partisan tensions tied […]

New research models how crosschain price gaps and capital friction are eroding efficiency as tokenized markets scale across blockchains.

Hoskinson says Trump’s crypto ventures, including a meme coin, politicised the industry and discouraged open criticism. He argues personal crypto projects blurred policy boundaries and weakened U.S. regulatory credibility. Despite losing political access, Hoskinson says integrity mattered more than remaining silent. Charles Hoskinson has warned that President Donald Trump’s direct involvement in cryptocurrency has created […]

JPMorgan rejects trillion-dollar stablecoin forecasts, projecting a US$500–600bn market by 2028 aligned with crypto growth. Most stablecoin expansion remains driven by crypto trading, particularly derivatives and DeFi activity. Payments growth alone is unlikely to push supply higher due to competition from tokenised deposits and CBDCs. JPMorgan has reiterated its position that the stablecoin sector is […]

More than 125 organizations and companies are pressing Congress to preserve stablecoin rewards, warning that reinterpreting the GENIUS Act would limit consumer choice, weaken competition, and unravel a hard-won regulatory balance. Industry Coalition Defends Stablecoin Rewards Under GENIUS Act A coalition of digital asset and fintech groups moved to head off potential limits on stablecoin […]

Should traders expect Binance Coin (BNB) to test the $900 area soon?

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD ($NAKA) Board Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program KindlyMD Inc., the healthcare firm operating a Bitcoin treasury through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, said Wednesday its board has authorized a share repurchase program, giving management discretion to buy back stock as shares trade below the value of the company’s bitcoin holdings. The Nasdaq-listed […]

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1250 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.1235. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1250 level. The price is trading below the $0.1220 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line […]

We’re thrilled to announce that ZKP is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ZKP trading is live as of December 19, 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 court‑appointed administrator of Terraform Labs has sued Jump Trading, alleging the high‑speed trading firm illegally profited from and helped fuel the Terra ecosystem’s $40 billion collapse. The complaint, filed in federal court in Illinois, seeks $4 billion in damages from Jump, its co‑founder William DiSomma and former Jump Crypto president Kanav Kariya, the Wall […]

North Korea's yearly cryptocurrency thefts have accelerated, with Kim's state-backed cybercriminals plundering just over $2 billion worth of …

Key Takeaways: Coinbase launched Custom Stablecoins, enabling companies to issue branded stablecoins backed by assets like USDC. Coinbase partners with Kalshi to roll out regulated prediction markets directly inside the Coinbase app. The launches strengthen Coinbase’s push to become an “Everything Exchange” spanning crypto, payments, and onchain financial products. Coinbase is accelerating its shift beyond […]