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Bitcoin price at ‘critical’ point as whale moves $348M BTC to exchanges

A whale moved 4,000 Bitcoin to Binance, sparking fresh fears of a deeper BTC price drop if the $81,500 support level is lost.

Polymarket shows stronger retention than most DeFi, wallets and exchanges

As crypto platforms explore prediction market integrations, retention data highlights why sustaining user engagement remains one of the industry’s most challenging tasks.

Bitcoin institutional buys flip new supply for the first time in 6 weeks

Bitcoin buying power from institutions flipped the daily mined BTC supply for the first time since the start of November, new data showed.

KuCoin taps Tomorrowland festivals as MiCA-era on-ramp for European fans

KuCoin is using a freshly minted MiCA license to wire crypto payments and perks into Tomorrowland’s flagship festivals.

Hyperliquid governance vote aims to permanently sideline $1B Assistance Fund

The proposal seeks a binding social consensus that the funds will never be accessed through future protocol upgrades.

HashKey crypto exchange sees bumpy Hong Kong debut after $206M IPO

HashKey debuted on Hong Kong’s HKEX following a $206 million oversubscribed IPO, with the stock seeing notable volatility on its first day of trading.

SEC lawsuit puts Shima Capital’s future in question as wind-down message surfaces

Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund.

Bitcoin could go ‘sub-$50K if quantum isn’t solved by 2028: Capriole

Quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole says the price of Bitcoin could plummet if the network doesn’t develop resistance to quantum computing.

Bhutan pledges 10K Bitcoin to develop its ‘mindfulness city’

It’s estimated that Bhutan has around 11,286 Bitcoin in total, a stash worth over $986 million, making it the fifth-largest known holder among countries.

Saylor’s Bitcoin stash will be very hard for anyone to match: Pomp

While it may be possible for a public company to catch up to Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bitcoin holdings, it is probably unlikely, Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says.

Lightning Network hits record capacity on crypto exchange adoption

Lightning Network’s capacity reached an all-time high as exchanges increased adoption, while a new Taproot Assets update has enabled multi-asset transactions.

SAFE Crypto Act will have scammers shaking in their boots: Crypto lawyer

Newly proposed legislation could see the US Treasury, FinCEN, the Secret Service, and law enforcement coordinate to catch crypto scammers and fraudsters.

Exodus, MoonPay to roll out stablecoin in early 2026, joining gold rush

Exodus partnered with MoonPay to launch a USD-backed stablecoin for everyday payments, integrating it into Exodus Pay for self-custodial transactions.

US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages.

Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe

Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app. 

Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins

Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital.

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise

The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen.

Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $358M outflow: Are investors abandoning BTC?

Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000.

RedotPay raises $107M Series B led by Goodwater for stablecoin payments

The company said the funds will support acquisitions, licensing efforts and expanded hiring as it enters new markets.

US senator sounds alarm on DeFi, cites PancakeSwap amid market structure delay

With the US Senate set to break for the holidays, Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Justice and Treasury Department officials to disclose any potential investigations into the DeFi platform.

Bitcoin treasury Kindly MD faces potential delisting after Nasdaq price notice

The company has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement after its shares traded below $1 for 30 consecutive business days.

Three reasons trader demand for XRP evaporated: Is $1 next?

XRP fails to find demand under $2 as futures volume on Binance fell by 96% and traders’ use of leverage hits new lows. Is $1 XRP the next stop?

SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says

According to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave.

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell 50% in 2025: Here’s why

Gold strongly outperformed Bitcoin in 2025, resulting in a 50% decline in the BTC-to-gold ratio. Will the trend flip in BTC’s favor in 2026?

US banks could soon issue stablecoins under FDIC plan to implement GENIUS Act

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s proposal outlines how banks could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins as US regulators move from legislation to rule-making.

Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, betting on Fusaka and staking to drive a longer-term thesis.

How scammers target crypto users during the holidays and how to stay protected

From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead.

Solana enters Brazil’s main exchange as Valour expands regulated crypto access

The Solana-linked product expands Valour’s Brazil footprint as demand for regulated crypto exposure grows among regional investors.

UK crypto ownership dropped to 8% in 2025: YouGov poll

While a poll suggested that the percentage of crypto ownership dropped in the UK, the amount of digital assets held increased, with a majority reporting Bitcoin and Ether holdings.

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