Bitcoin in ‘dip-buying mood’ as BTC price skirts $105K into FOMC
Bitcoin sees classic BTC price sell-side pressure into the Federal Reserve’s next key decision on interest rates.
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Ethena Labs partners with Trump’s World Liberty Financial
The announcement comes fresh on the heels of World Liberty’s purchase of $500,000 worth of ENA tokens.
Avara founder backs proposal to offboard Polygon markets from Aave
The initial proposal from Morpho Labs and Allez Labs sought to capture a 7% yield from stablecoins held in Polygon’s proof-of-stake bridge.
4 more virtual asset trading platforms licensed in Hong Kong
Cryptocurrency traders in Hong Kong now have a choice of seven platforms for buying and selling four cryptocurrencies.
Price analysis 12/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, SHIB
Bitcoin’s pullback after hitting a new all-time high above $108,000 has started a correction in select altcoins, signaling profit booking by the bulls.
South Korean prosecutors seek 6 months for lawmaker who allegedly hid crypto
National Assembly member Kim Nam-kuk left South Korea’s Democratic Party in 2023 after allegations of cashing out $4 million in crypto holdings.
Plume Network secures $20M for tokenization platform
Investors in the round include Brevan Howard Digital, Haun Ventures, Lightspeed Faction and Galaxy Ventures.
HashKey Group launches Ethereum layer-2 HashKey Chain mainnet
The launch follows a successful testnet period where 50 projects were deployed and more than 24.72 million transactions were completed.
5 real use cases for useless memecoins
Memecoins are criticized for being useless, despite being heaps of fun and a path to riches. Here are the 5 real uses for useless memecoins.
What will the Bitcoin price be in 2025 and 2045?
Daniele Bernardi shares key insights into the future price of Bitcoin.
Trump’s inauguration may trigger crypto sell-off, says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes published a “Trump Truth” blog post forecasting a massive crash in crypto markets following Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January.
How US crypto communities are celebrating the holidays IRL
Web3 communities across the US are celebrating the holidays in person at special events as the Bitcoin bull run continues.
Deutsche Bank builds L2 blockchain on Ethereum: Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank is building a layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum using ZKsync to enhance compliance in regulated finance.
PancakeSwap SpringBoard, explained: No-code token launching simplified
PancakeSwap SpringBoard makes launching tokens easy with a no-code solution. This guide explores its features and role in transforming DeFi.
MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko
A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region.
Coinbase slammed for linking WBTC delisting to Justin Sun
Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting WBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.
Binance Australia sued over alleged consumer protection breaches
The Australian financial services regulator sued Binance Australia Derivatives for allegedly misclassifying over 500 retail clients, denying key legal protections.
Bitwise launches Solana staking ETP in Europe amid US approval delays
Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETP enters the European market with competitive rewards and low fees.
How to buy a car with Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025
You can buy a car with Bitcoin in 2025 — explore the benefits, risks and top crypto-friendly dealerships, along with essential tips for a smooth purchase.
UK seeks feedback on AI’s use of copyrighted material in training
One of four policy proposals floated by the UK in an AI and creative industry consultation would see AI firms allowed to use copyrighted material without the rights holders’ permission.
Bitcoin funding rate signals no signs of ‘late-cycle overheating’ — Analyst
The Bitcoin funding rate over the 30-day EMA signals “no visible signs of late-cycle overheating,” according to a crypto analyst.
Metaplanet tips first operating profit in 7 years, boosted by Bitcoin
Metaplanet projects it will turn its first operating profit since 2017 and said it wants to go beyond just buying Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy.
Phishing scammers spoof Ledger’s email to send bogus data breach notice
Scammers are spoofing the support email for hardware wallet maker Ledger, prompting users to share their seed phrases under the pretense of checking for a compromise.
Bitcoin, Ethereum combo fund to lead ‘wave’ of crypto ETFs in 2025: Analysts
Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart expect Litecoin and Hedera will also get spot ETFs, but aren’t convinced there’ll be much demand for them.
Bitcoin may hit $200K by mid-2025 as price drops ‘will remain mild,’ says Bitfinex
Bitfinex analysts believe the increasing Bitcoin institutional adoption will create strong demand-side pressure, making Bitcoin price dips in 2025 short and temporary.
1 in 5 US voters traded, invested in or used crypto, says new poll
A recent Emerson College poll found around 19% of US voters had used crypto, and a majority had a favorable opinion of Donald Trump.
Parody X account donates $69K to charity after gifted memecoins peak at $1M
Parody X account Richard E. Ptardio was given memecoins using his likeness which he later donated to charity after his holdings reached a peak of $1 million.
Ohio lawmaker introduces Bitcoin reserve bill allowing state to buy BTC
Ohio has become the third US state behind Texas and Pennsylvania to see bills introduced to establish Bitcoin reserves as part of the state’s treasury.
Bitcoin ETFs flip gold funds in AUM: K33 Research
On Dec. 16, US spot and derivative Bitcoin ETFs collectively broke $129 billion in net assets, surpassing gold ETFs for the first time.
US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers
Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their alleged roles in money laundering for North Korea.