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Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here's an early release from custody

The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX's collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January.

70% of Ether positions are 'long' as whale accumulation tightens ETH supply

Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out?

Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025

Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime.

XRP price below $2: Negative sentiment signals ‘strong rebound’ ahead

XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path.

Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians

Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance.

Web3 and DApps in 2026: A utility-driven year ahead for crypto

Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2.

Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama

Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration.

Trump family-linked USD1 supply up $150M as Binance rolls out yield program

The USD1 stablecoin added $150 million to its market capitalization after Binance announced an incentive program offering up to 20% yield.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin aspirations were brought closer to earth in 2025

Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.

Three signs that Bitcoin is finding its market bottom

Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilizes, miners capitulate, and liquidity conditions turn supportive.

Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price

Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

Kraken’s pending IPO and the wave of crypto companies seeking public listings may help the industry attract more TradFi capital.

Bitcoin is stuck below $90K until these market conditions improve

Bitcoin holds near $87,000 as on-chain activity and exchange inflows fall, signalling tight liquidity and looming volatility.

How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana

Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance.

Crypto downturn reveals gap between VC valuations and market cap

Several VC-backed crypto projects now trade at market capitalizations well below the valuations assigned during their last private funding rounds.

Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs

Philippine regulators are tightening control over crypto access, signaling that global exchanges must secure local licenses to operate.

Trend Research quietly becomes one of Ethereum’s largest whales with 46K ETH buy

Trend Research’s 46,379 ETH purchase vaults the private company into the top tier of ETH treasuries, behind only SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies.

HashKey secures $250M for new crypto fund amid ‘significant interest’

HashKey Capital has raised $250 million in commitments for the first close of its fourth crypto fund amid continued institutional demand despite volatile market conditions.

Extended crypto ETF outflows shows institutions disengaging: Glassnode

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have recorded sustained outflows since early November, which Glassnode says signals institutional disengagement.

Bitcoin ‘never crossed’ $100K if adjusted for inflation, says Alex Thorn

Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says Bitcoin's $126,000 peak translates to $99,848 after being adjusted for inflation, falling short of its milestone six-figure mark.

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