Silk Road-linked wallets still hold about $38.4 million worth of BTC, with millions potentially sitting in other unseized wallets.

The Solana network has seen its validator count crash by more than 68% over the past three years, falling from thousands of active nodes to just around 800. The massive decline in validators has sparked discussions about whether this could become a threat to the blockchain network or a natural pruning of inactive nodes to […]

VanEck announced that it will rename its current Gaming ETF to the “VanEck Degen Economy ETF” beginning in 2026, following board approval on December 5, 2025. According to the firm, the fund will track the “Degen Economy Index” which includes companies generating at least 50% of their revenue from digital finance, cryptocurrency exchanges, iGaming, and […]

TL;DR: Bitcoin and Ethereum stalled or fell slightly following the Fed’s third consecutive 25 basis point rate cut. The Fed did not commit to further cuts in the new year but will resume buying short-term Treasury bills. Uncertainty increases with the possible nomination of a new, more pro-crypto Fed Chair favoring rapid cuts. The Federal […]

Bitcoin’s pullback may be losing steam, according to new analysis from Cryptoquant researchers, who say easing exchange inflows and exhausted sellers are setting the stage for potential volatility ahead. Cryptoquant Analysts Highlight Shrinking Whale Deposits Into Exchanges Bitcoin’s recent rebound is no accident, according to new data from Cryptoquant and its researchers, who point to […]

We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice  Here’s the new asset being added to Kraken’s margin collateral […]

Hundreds of Bitcoin wallets tied to the defunct Silk Road darknet marketplace have suddenly reactivated, sending about $3.14 million in BTC to a newly created address in their largest move in years. Blockchain data provider Arkham reports that the transfers came from a cluster of long-dormant wallets and landed in a Bech32 address starting with […]

The SE Enterprise, formed through online gaming connections, targeted wealthy cryptocurrency investors across the United States.

Bitcoin mining is a competitive process where specialized computers solve complex math puzzles to validate network transactions and release new coins onto the blockchain. Now, the definitive answer to how long it takes to mine 1 Bitcoin is that it would take an individual decades, mainly because of the constantly rising network hash rate and […]

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released guidance clarifying that banks are permitted to facilitate riskless principal crypto transactions on behalf of their customers. Essentially, this means US banks will now be able to act as brokers, matching crypto buyers with sellers, while holding none of the crypto assets themselves. It’s […]

Ethereum whales holding at least 10,000 ETH have scooped up more tokens in the last month, buying off over 800,000 ETH in just 30 days.

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC) continued to expand its BTC treasury, adding roughly 416 BTC over the past week and lifting total holdings to about 4,783 BTC as of Dec. 8, according to a company update released Wednesday.  The latest […]

XRP ETFs absorbed 506 million tokens in under a month, strengthening the case that price discovery is likely on the table for 2026.

The shift isn’t subtle anymore. It’s loud. It’s happening in real time. And it’s being led by the biggest buyers in the space, the ones who don’t trade for a quick flip, but stack for the long haul. This week delivers three clear signals: institutional accumulation is accelerating, supply is tightening, and the market is […]

Surging about 4% in the past 24 hours, Stellar (XLM) goes through December with a mix of optimism and caution as new payment integrations and institutional pilots draw attention back to the network’s utility. However, despite signs of growing real-world use, XLM continues to trade near a critical long-term support level, leaving traders divided on […]

Strategy Inc warns that MSCI’s plan to drop digital-asset-focused companies from major indexes could distort global markets, curb bitcoin-driven innovation, and trigger significant investment fallout. Strategy Argues MSCI Digital-Asset Policy Misrepresents Bitcoin Treasury Models Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), a publicly traded bitcoin-treasury and enterprise-analytics company, submitted a detailed letter to the MSCI Equity Index Committee […]

Branch County woman loses thousands in cryptocurrency scam. by Colin Roose | News Channel 3. Tue, December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM.

Key Takeaways: Circle gains a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, enabling regulated USDC payment and settlement services across the UAE. The company appoints former Visa executive Dr. Saeeda Jaffar to lead Circle’s Middle East & Africa strategy and institutional partnerships. The approval strengthens the UAE’s position as a global […]

TL;DR: Software agents are evolving from clicks to autonomous settlement, using wallets created by code. This shift turns payments into API calls, favoring Bitcoin and stablecoins for their 24/7 settlement and low cost. Machine wallets act as permission systems with defined spending rules, increasing auditability. Software autonomy is no longer limited to making purchases or […]

Is the search for the best crypto presale becoming the central strategy for investors aiming to capture early market gains as cycles shift and fresh narratives emerge? The ongoing expansion of blockchain projects has created intense curiosity around opportunities that deliver structured growth. MoonBull, Bitcoin Cash, Avalanche, Hedera, Cronos, Litecoin, Toncoin, BullZilla, La Culex, and […]

A trial of tokenised US Treasury (UST) transactions on the Canton Network has showcased, for the first time, that tokenised assets can be passed between counterparties and reused. The project involves multiple financial institutions including Circle, whose USDC stablecoin was combined with USTs to settle transactions onchain in the pilot’s first phase. Advances in tokenised […]

Twenty One Capital dropped nearly 20% on its trading debut despite a 3% rise in Bitcoin, opening at US$10.74 and closing at US$11.42 (AU$16.53–AU$17.58). The company entered the market with 43,514 BTC, valued over US$4.05 billion (AU$6.24 billion), making it the third-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Bitfinex. While holding […]

XRP ETFs’ streak establishes them among the fastest-growing class of major crypto-asset vehicles.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Formally Urges MSCI to Keep Digital Asset Treasury Companies on Global Indexes Strategy, the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company, has submitted a formal response to MSCI’s consultation on digital asset treasury companies (DATs), urging the index provider not to exclude companies whose digital asset holdings exceed 50% of total assets. In its […]

Mubadala Capital teams up with Kaio to test tokenized access to private market strategies, signaling growing sovereign interest in onchain real-world assets.

Solana failed to stay above $142 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $140 and might find bids near the $135 zone. SOL price started a downside correction below $142 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $135 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line […]

PNC Bank has entered the digital-asset market in a landmark move that makes it the first major U.S. bank to offer direct Bitcoin trading to its Private Bank clients. The launch is powered by Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, marking a major step forward in the integration of digital assets into the country’s traditional banking system. Today […]

Rising confidence in crypto’s role in U.S. banking gained traction as the OCC signaled openness to chartering digital-asset firms, underscoring that modern trust bank activity and financial competitiveness increasingly hinge on integrating emerging technologies. OCC Signals Expanding Pathways for Crypto Integration Growing confidence in crypto’s place in national banking in the U.S. was highlighted as […]

Former users of QuadrigaCX could receive additional payments now that a co-founder of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange has forfeited the …

Solana (SOL) and SUI have both reached sizable market capitalizations, raising questions about whether they still provide significant upside from current levels. Meanwhile, some analysts have discussed smaller-cap assets such as Digitap ($TAP), noting that these early-stage tokens may carry higher volatility. Solana (SOL): Has the Market Reached a Local Peak? Solana has experienced a […]

Vitalik Buterin downplayed Ethereum’s recent brush with finality loss, saying temporary delays are fine if the wrong block is not finalized, and experts mostly agree.

TL;DR: SHIB whale activity reached its highest level since June, with 406 transfers exceeding $100,000. A 1.06 trillion SHIB increase on exchanges suggests large holders are preparing liquidity for massive moves. The price holds a technical equilibrium level, indicating a consolidation phase preceding directional Shiba Inu Whale Volatility. The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token is entering […]