SBI Ripple Asia Taps Doppler to Bring Institutional Yield to XRP Ledger
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SBI Ripple Asia and Doppler Finance have signed an MOU to develop institutional-grade yield infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation natively on the XRP Ledger. The partnership aims to transform XRP from a payment-centric token into a productive, yield-bearing asset by using Doppler’s on-chain framework and SBI’s regional financial network. To ensure institutional compliance, SBI […]

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Crypto Industry in 2025: Five Defining Trends – And One Prediction for 2026
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If you only watched the price ticker this year, you might think 2025 was just another boom-and-bust cycle. Bitcoin (BTC) roared to $126,000, headlines screamed about “digital gold,” and then the inevitable gravity of Q4 set in, bringing all of us back down to earth. A lot was happening behind the charts. From Washington and […]

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New push in Tucson area to remove <b>cryptocurrency</b> ATMs | Local News – KVOA
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A nonprofit organization is campaigning to remove cryptocurrency ATMs in Southern Arizona, citing a rise in financial scams targeting seniors.

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Overview of NFT-Based Gambling Platforms
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NFT-based gambling platforms have emerged alongside broader interest in blockchain-based ownership systems and digital gaming. Unlike traditional platforms that operate through internal systems, some NFT-based gambling sites use public blockchains for certain components. Tables, access passes, or visual elements may exist as NFTs rather than internal database entries.This setup may appeal to users who prefer […]

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SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives
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In the latest update on the FTX saga, the SEC confirmed Caroline Ellison had consented to a officer-and-director bar, preventing her from leading any companies for 10 years.

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Draftkings Taps CFTC Framework to Launch Predictions Marketplace App
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On Friday, Draftkings launched a standalone predictions app regulated under federal commodities law, formally entering the growing U.S. prediction markets sector and expanding beyond traditional sports betting into event-based contract trading. Draftkings Brings Event Contracts to U.S. Users via New Predictions Platform Draftkings announced the debut of Draftkings Predictions on Dec. 19, introducing a mobile […]

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Coinbase CEO Stuns Crypto X, Issues Unexpected Take on Solana
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong surprises crypto community with an unexpected Solana statement.

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In Bitcoin briefly surged above $89,000 on Thursday as a sharply cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report came in. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price was trading near $88,374, down roughly 2% over the past 24 hours, according to market data. The […]

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‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Warns US Economy Flashing Historical Signal That Preceded Multi-Year Bear Markets
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An investor who famously nailed the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 by shorting mortgage-backed securities is issuing a new warning on the US economy. Former Scion Asset Management head Michael Burry is sharing a chart from Wells Fargo and Bloomberg showing the percentage of the average US household’s net worth allocated to real estate and […]

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5,836,521 Americans Alerted After Hackers Breach Credit Reporting Firm – Names, Social Security Numbers and More Potentially Exposed
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A massive data breach at a credit reporting firm has potentially exposed the personal information of more than 5.8 million Americans. The breach was disclosed by the US-based financial services firm 700Credit in a notice posted by the Maine Attorney General’s Office. The incident may have compromised names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, and other […]

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Coinbase Sues Illinois, Michigan, and Connecticut Over Prediction Market Crackdown
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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) […]

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XRP ETFs Grow Past $60M As Price Struggles To Respond
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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 […]

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Ripple Partners with TJM to Elevate Institutional Trade Infrastructure
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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 […]

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Coinbase Asks Courts to Bar States From Regulating Prediction Markets
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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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Consumer Reports supports bipartisan bill to protect consumers from crypto scams
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… cryptocurrency scams which continue to cause significant financial harm across the country. The Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of …

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Bear Market Overview: 5 Crypto Tokens to Watch During Downturns
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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 […]

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Aptos Moves to Future-Proof Security With Post-Quantum Signatures
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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 […]

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US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt
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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.

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Wells Fargo To Hand Out $1,300,000 Over Lawsuit Alleging Bank Sent Improper Letters to Customers
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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 […]

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Bitwise CIO Says ‘One-Time Generational Forces’ Will Overwhelm Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle
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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 […]

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TikTok Becomes American and Bitcoin and Stocks Are Loving It
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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 […]

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Solana (SOL) Price Analysis for December 19
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Will a bounce back of Solana (SOL) lead to a test of the $130 area?

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Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million
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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, […]

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Ethereum Exchange Supply Just Crashed To New Lows, Why This Is Bullish For Price
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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. […]

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Terraform Labs Sues Jump Trading for $4B Over Alleged $1B Profit from Terra Collapse
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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 […]

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CySEC Imposes New Reporting Rules on Crypto Firms for MiCA Compliance
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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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Brooklyn man charged with stealing nearly US$16 Million by pretending to be … – Demerara Waves
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… cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The defendant – who used the handle … cryptocurrency wallet. He then allegedly emptied out those accounts …

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The Future of Casino Gaming on Blockchain
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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, […]

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$4,000 in Refunds Heading To US Taxpayers in 2026, Triggering Major Economic Boost: JPMorgan Chase Forecast
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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 […]

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Kraken-Linked Research Firm Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $1.4M by 2035
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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 […]

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U.S. Senate Delays CLARITY Act, Crypto Rules Pushed to 2026
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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 […]

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Fragmentation drains up to $1.3B a year from tokenized assets: Report
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New research models how crosschain price gaps and capital friction are eroding efficiency as tokenized markets scale across blockchains.

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