Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulationsBybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.Dec 23, 2025Amin Haqshanas
CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departsCFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.Dec 23, 2025Brian Quarmby
Crypto altseason unlikely in 2026 as ‘blue-chip survivors’ to win out: AnalystCoinEx’s Jeff Ko tells Cointelegraph there likely won’t be an altseason in 2026 as liquidity will flow into the top cryptocurrencies.Dec 23, 2025Martin Young
Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rallyBitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.Dec 23, 2025Martin Young
BlackRock pins Bitcoin ETF as major theme alongside T-bills, tech stocksBlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion asset manager's homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the market heads into 2026.Dec 23, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Bitmine’s stash crosses 4M ETH after latest $40M buyBitmine’s Ether holdings now exceed 4 million tokens worth over $12 billion, following nearly 100,000 ETH in purchases over the past weekDec 23, 2025Brian Quarmby
Recent Bitcoin miner capitulation may signal bottom is near: VanEckBitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices.Dec 23, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Wall Street’s bid on crypto dominated 2025, but what’s the demand outlook for 2026?Fed policy shifts and crypto-friendly regulation point to a bullish 2026, but AI risk, ETF flows and consumer stress could test demand.Dec 22, 2025Ray Salmond
Palmer Luckey’s Erebor hits $4.3B valuation as regulators advance bank charterLuckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking.Dec 22, 2025Sam Bourgi
EU council endorses offline and online versions of digital euroThe Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version.Dec 22, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debtThe transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile.Dec 22, 2025Nate Kostar
Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchainArizona proposals target crypto tax exemptions and protections for blockchain node operators, with some measures requiring voter approval in 2026.Dec 22, 2025Turner Wright
Strategy boosts USD reserve with $748M stock sale, skips Bitcoin purchasesThe company sold about 4.5 million common shares last week, lifting its cash reserves to $2.19 billion while pausing Bitcoin purchases.Dec 22, 2025Nate Kostar
David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘Following Michael Selig’s confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer “clear regulatory guidelines” for digital assets.Dec 22, 2025Turner Wright
How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain futureBehind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight.Dec 22, 2025SK Arora
Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward onchain financeFrom niche experiment to $7 billion market, tokenized US Treasurys are quietly becoming a major driver of institutional onchain yield.Dec 22, 2025Sam Bourgi
Price predictions 12/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCHBitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but higher levels are expected to attract strong selling by the bears.Dec 22, 2025Rakesh Upadhyay
JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: ReportThe move by the traditional banking giant would represent a significant deepening of ties to the crypto industry and change in CEO Jamie Dimon’s approach to digital assets.Dec 22, 2025Turner Wright
Ether analysts see ‘upward breakout’ as ETH price returns to $3KEther rebounded 16% to reclaim $3,000 as whales accumulate heavily, exchange supply hits nine-year lows and network activity surges.Dec 22, 2025Nancy Lubale
Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets pushCoinbase is buying The Clearing Company as it expands into prediction markets and broadens its product lineup beyond crypto trading.Dec 22, 2025Sam Bourgi
Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.Dec 22, 2025Aaron Wood
Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor saysGhana legalizes cryptocurrency and gives its central bank authority to regulate and license providers to reduce fraud and systemic risks.Dec 22, 2025Helen Partz
Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinSharesCrypto funds broke three weeks of net positive flows, after US investor sentiment took a hit following delays to the long-awaited CLARITY Act, set to reach the Senate in January 2026.Dec 22, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: ReportBinance let a network of 13 high‑risk accounts move $1.7 billion in crypto, including $144 million, after its 2023 US plea deal, according to the Financial Times.Dec 22, 2025Christina Comben
Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalationCritics say the decision to fast-track a brand ownership vote exposed weaknesses in how one of DeFi’s largest DAOs handles governance process.Dec 22, 2025Ezra Reguerra
DEX adoption, HIP-3 fuel $200 HYPE case as rivals threaten Hyperliquid’s dominanceCantor Fitzgerald is predicting a HYPE rally to $200 by 2035, but rival DEXs are attracting a growing share of crypto traders as they emerge with lucrative reward farming systems.Dec 22, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Bitcoin ‘Santa rally’ targets $120K as key BTC metric flips bullishBitcoin approached $90,000 amid Santa rally speculation, backed by bullish derivatives and chart patterns that target a BTC price above $100,000.Dec 22, 2025Nancy Lubale
Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rulesHong Kong’s insurance regulator is reportedly weighing a proposal to let insurers invest in cryptocurrencies with a 100% capital charge.Dec 22, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto platforms as global exchanges explore marketIndonesia’s OJK has identified 29 licensed digital asset and crypto trading platforms, just weeks after tightening digital asset rules.Dec 22, 2025Christina Comben
$90K BTC vs. record gold price: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin saw new warnings of a BTC price breakdown as gold and silver hit new all-time highs in the shadow of Japanese market instability.Dec 22, 2025William Suberg