Bitcoin to hit new all-time high within 6 months: GrayscaleGrayscale’s 2026 outlook cites institutional demand and clearer US regulation as key catalysts for Bitcoin’s surge in the first half of 2026.Dec 16, 2025Brian Quarmby
Trump to ‘look into’ recently convicted Samourai Wallet co-founderTrump has already pardoned two crypto heavyweights, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in October and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in January.Dec 16, 2025Stephen Katte
Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new frameworkSBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026.Dec 16, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin, altcoins sell off as Fed chair switch-up, AI bubble fears spook marketsCrypto markets slid as traders turned risk-averse amid renewed Fed leadership speculation, tightening liquidity and broader macro uncertainty.Dec 16, 2025Marcel Pechman
SEC commissioner says crypto is ‘helping to nudge reassessment’ on privacyThe SEC’s crypto task force held its sixth roundtable event, hosting representatives from digital asset advocacy groups and other organizations.Dec 15, 2025Turner Wright
Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independentThe agreement adds a key interoperability engineering team to Circle, strengthening its crosschain infrastructure and support for multichain applications.Dec 15, 2025Nate Kostar
SEC has dismissed or paused most crypto enforcement cases under Trump: ReportThe financial regulator dropped several cases against crypto companies in 2025, and is reportedly “no longer actively pursuing a single case against a firm with known Trump ties.”Dec 15, 2025Turner Wright
Bitcoin drops under $86K as $2.78B in BTC whale selling overwhelms active dip buyersData shows traders bought the Bitcoin price dip, but $2.78 billion in selling by larger entities overshadowed the bulls. Can BTC hold above $86,000?Dec 15, 2025Biraajmaan Tamuly
Anchorage Digital deepens RIA market push by acquiring unit of SecuritizeThe deal folds adviser-facing tools into Anchorage’s platform while allowing Securitize to remain focused on tokenizing real-world assets.Dec 15, 2025Sam Bourgi
Bitget tests TradFi trading with forex, gold and stock derivatives using USDtThe new feature gives select users access to traditional market derivatives, with positions margined and settled in USDt during a limited test phase.Dec 15, 2025Nate Kostar
Price predictions 12/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCHBitcoin rallies continue to be capped by selling near the intra-day range highs, and the expectation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike could amplify the downturn in BTC and altcoins.Dec 15, 2025Rakesh Upadhyay
Bitcoin parabola breakdown raises chance for 80% correction: Veteran traderThe Bitcoin parabola broke, leading some analysts to predict an 80% drawdown in BTC price. Will growing demand from traditional finance and strategic crypto reserves nullify all bearish predictions?Dec 15, 2025Biraajmaan Tamuly
Digital asset ETPs post third straight week of net inflows, led by US demandBitcoin and Ether accounted for the largest allocations, while short-Bitcoin products posted net outflows, according to CoinShares data.Dec 15, 2025Nate Kostar
Trump-backed American Bitcoin flips ProCap in corporate BTC treasury raceCorporate Bitcoin buying continued as American Bitcoin surpassed ProCap, even as proxy stocks declined and volatility gripped the crypto market.Dec 15, 2025Sam Bourgi
How Bitcoin whales move markets, and the signals to ignoreIn this new Cointelegraph in-depth video, we delve into the world of Bitcoin whales, the evolving market structure and how to avoid the pitfalls they set for retail investors.Dec 15, 2025Giovanni Pigni
Traders cry ‘manipulation’ as US sell-off liquidates $200M in an hourBitcoin fell below $87,000 as Wall Street selling contrasted with Strategy’s announcement of a 10,000+ BTC buy over the past week.Dec 15, 2025William Suberg
Strategy adds nearly $1B in Bitcoin as market slump pressures MSTR stockMichael Saylor’s company increased its Bitcoin holdings to 671,268 BTC following back-to-back weeks of purchases exceeding 10,000 BTC.Dec 15, 2025Sam Bourgi
XRP sinks below $2 despite $1B in ETF inflows: How low can price go?XRP ETFs recorded inflows for 20 consecutive days, but its price has lost key technical support levels, sparking fears of a drop to $1.40.Dec 15, 2025Nancy Lubale
Ex-Canaan exec blames China shutdowns for 10% Bitcoin hashrate fallFormer Canaan co-chair Jianping Kong asserted that Bitcoin’s 10% hashrate fall in one day was caused by about 400,000 mining rigs shutting down in China’s Xinjiang region.Dec 15, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
How crypto is used in 2025: YouTube, Pokémon cards and moreBy the end of 2025, crypto still isn’t everyday money, but it is used for payments, games, collectibles and online work.Dec 15, 2025Yohan Yun
Visa creates stablecoin advisory team as onchain dollars go mainstreamVisa’s new stablecoin advisory arm shows how onchain dollars have gone from experiment to core payment rail, as banks and fintechs treat stablecoins as crypto’s killer app.Dec 15, 2025Christina Comben
Tajikistan’s mining crackdown shows how energy strain shapes crypto policyTajikistan’s new law criminalizing unauthorized crypto mining shows how global energy shortages are reshaping digital asset regulation.Dec 15, 2025SK Arora
JPMorgan launches its first tokenized money market fund on EthereumThe new Ethereum-based fund backed by JPMorgan allows qualified investors to earn US dollar yields and subscribe or redeem using cash or stablecoins.Dec 15, 2025Helen Partz
Bhutan deepens green Bitcoin strategy with Cumberland-backed infrastructureBhutan signs an MoU with Cumberland DRW to support Bitcoin reserve management and explore stablecoins, mining and AI compute in Gelephu Mindfulness City.Dec 15, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Soulja Boy token sparks backlash after Base co-founder posts purchase receiptZachXBT warned about Soulja Boy’s new Base memecoin after Jesse Pollak shared a receipt, reviving past allegations of rug pulls and promotions.Dec 15, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Vitalik Buterin pitches ZK-proofs to audit X algorithm and rankingsEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called on X to use blockchain and ZK-proofs to make its content-ranking algorithm verifiably fair and censorship-resistant.Dec 15, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
Bitcoin investor loses retirement fund in AI-fueled romance scamAn investor willingly sent his hard-earned Bitcoin retirement fund to a scammer, losing his entire stash after falling for a pig butchering scam despite repeated warnings.Dec 15, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Bears take over below $90K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin faced a new battle for support within a stubborn range and a busy week of macro data before the Christmas holiday period.Dec 15, 2025William Suberg
Bitcoin to $40K? Macro analyst Luke Gromen turns bearish on BitcoinGlobal macro analyst Luke Gromen is dialing back his Bitcoin enthusiasm, warning that the top crypto looks vulnerable as macro conditions, quantum‑risk narratives and technicals shift.Dec 15, 2025Christina Comben
South Korean regulator misses stablecoin bill deadline: What’s next?Following a missed key deadline, South Korea’s government aims to reach common ground on stablecoin regulation by January 2026.Dec 15, 2025Helen Partz