Gold and silver may be approaching the final chapter of their current long-term cycle, with 2026 shaping up as a potential turning point that could usher in a multi-year downturn, according to veteran technical analyst Avi Gilburt. In an interview first reported by Kitco News and authored by Neils Christensen, Avi Gilburt, founder of Elliottwavetrader, […]

The head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital is confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000, but this might not happen next year.

A former bank executive used his position at the lender to drain more than $140,000 from two US government programs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas says Kaylee Ree Lunn, 37, of Holliday, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for running a scheme that siphoned government funds […]

Brazil’s crypto market showed signs of maturity in 2025, with higher transaction volumes, larger per-user investments and growing demand for low-risk products.

The rapid growth of cryptocurrency markets has created new challenges for financial regulators and policymakers. This column discusses the 'crypto …

Although the Bitcoin price has recently displayed swift recovery to the upside, the broader picture still mirrors a bleak future for the flagship cryptocurrency. A new on-chain evaluation has surfaced, which suggests that Bitcoin’s recent price recovery could be happening within a broader, weak trend, with macroeconomic factors acting as the major influences. Weak Japanese […]

Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, claims that the Quantum threat against Bitcoin grows every day, and there is a high probability that it might “break” Bitcoin in the medium term. Edwards warns that Bitcoin must upgrade to be quantum-resistant as soon as possible. Quantum Strikes Again: Analyst Warns Quantum Risk For Bitcoin Could Materialize […]

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: […]

North Korea Just Had Its Biggest Year Ever Stealing Cryptocurrency · A Record-Breaking Haul for North Korean Hackers · The Bybit Breach: Crypto's …

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 […]