Solana Eyes Consolidation Amid Brazil Institutional Access and ETF Inflows

Solana's institutional access expanded with Valour's approval to list its Solana ETP on Brazil's B3 exchange, alongside continued ETF inflows of $3.64 million daily. Despite this, SOL price remains fragile, trading near $128 within a $122–$145 range amid Bitcoin's weakness....

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham transitions to private sector with MoonPay

Caroline Pham is set to leave the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after four years of employment. She will now work with MoonPay as its Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. With Caroline Pham’s exit from the CFTC to join the crypto payment company, MoonPay, Mike Selig, a crypto lawyer will fill her role....

Nikkei 225 Falls 1.60% as Tokyo Market Opens; KOSPI Dips 1.39% in South Korea

Nikkei 225 Falls 1.60% as Tokyo Market Opens; KOSPI Dips 1.39% in South Korea...

From Cycles To Continuity: Why Bitcoin’s 4-Year Pattern May Be Breaking

Bitcoin has lost more than 30% of its value since early October, triggering a sharp shift in market psychology. What was once viewed as a routine correction is increasingly being interpreted by analysts as a potential cycle top. Sentiment has deteriorated quickly, with fear and apathy replacing the optimism that dominated earlier in the year....

XRP Poised to Benefit from Global Liquidity Shift, Says DAG CEO

As global financial systems face mounting strain, Digital Ascension Group (DAG) CEO Jake Claver argues that XRP could benefit from a structural transformation in how liquidity moves across markets....

Federal Reserve Withdraws 2023 Crypto Guidance for Banks

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FedWatch Update: 24.4% Chance of January 25bp Rate Cut; 44.4% Likelihood of 25bp Cut by March (9.5% for 50bp)

FedWatch Update: 24.4% Chance of January 25bp Rate Cut; 44.4% Likelihood of 25bp Cut by March (9.5% for 50bp)...

Prediction Markets vs Meme Coins: Is This Where Crypto’s Next Alpha Lives?

Prediction markets are emerging as one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto just as meme coins retreat from their recent peak, setting up a broader debate across the industry about where speculative capital is heading in 2026....

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Active Wallets Drop to 2023 Lows as Liquidity Thins — Can BTC Reclaim $100K and Invalidate the Bears?

On-chain data reveals that the number of active Bitcoin wallets has declined to 2023 lows, indicating that even as prices fluctuate, fewer market participants are conducting transactions. Bitcoin price prediction metrics suggest that the price must reclaim the $100,000 psychological threshold to prevent a deep bear market decline....

Critical Alert: Upbit Suspends Polygon Network Deposits and Withdrawals

BitcoinWorld Critical Alert: Upbit Suspends Polygon Network Deposits and Withdrawals In a sudden move that has caught the attention of the crypto community, South Korean exchange giant Upbit has announced a temporary suspension of all deposit and withdrawal services for assets on the Polygon network....

Federal Reserve quietly reverses anti-crypto stance with new policy

The U.S has continued its positive stride in crypto regulations with the Federal Reserve announcing the reversal its restrictive 2023 stance...

Coinbase Expands Platform to Include U.S. Stock Trading and Solana DeFi Integration

Coinbase is expanding its platform to include traditional stock trading for U.S. customers, allowing commission-free access to thousands of equities and ETFs alongside its crypto offerings. This move bridges digital assets and conventional finance, enabling seamless trading five days a week....

Coinbase Unveils Prediction Markets, Stock Trading and Solana DeFi Integration

Coinbase signaled its platform is expanding beyond digital assets, with U.S....

Best XRP Buy Zone? Analyst Breaks Down The Key Levels

Will Taylor, founder of CryptoinsightUK, frames XRP’s “best buy area” as a risk-to-reward question, not a certainty call. In his latest YouTube video from Dec....

Coinbase adds stock trading, prediction markets in ‘everything app’ push

Coinbase is racing toward its goal of creating an “everything app” with its platform adding a slew of new offerings, including stock trading and prediction markets....

Coinbase Secures Final Approval for Strategic Stake in Indian Exchange CoinDCX

BitcoinWorld Coinbase Secures Final Approval for Strategic Stake in Indian Exchange CoinDCX In a significant move for the global cryptocurrency landscape, Coinbase has officially secured the final regulatory green light for its strategic investment in India’s leading exchange, CoinDCX....

Why Coinbase Says Younger Investors Are Betting on Crypto First

A new Coinbase report argues that Gen Z and Millennials are abandoning traditional wealth-building playbooks in favor of crypto, non-traditional assets, and hands-on trading strategies that sharply diverge from older generations. Coinbase Q4 Report Reveals Sharp Shift in U.S....

Bitcoin’s failed breakout at $90K triggers fresh liquidations — here’s what the charts show

Bitcoin’s wick to $90K set off a wave of short liquidations, but momentum failed quickly....

Coinbase rolls out stock trading, prediction markets and more in bid to become the ‘Everything Exchange’

Coinbase is dramatically expanding the assets available to trade on its platform, including novel cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures, stocks and prediction markets, starting with Kalshi....

Bitfinex Goes Free. Will Crypto Exchanges Face A 2019 Schwab Moment?

When Schwab eliminated commissions in 2019, it triggered $26 billion in brokerage consolidation....

Revolutionary XRP Algorithmic Trading Service Launches for Accredited Investors

BitcoinWorld Revolutionary XRP Algorithmic Trading Service Launches for Accredited Investors For high-net-worth individuals and accredited investors, managing digital asset portfolios just became more sophisticated. Digital Wealth Partners (DWP), a registered investment advisory firm, has launched a dedicated XRP algorithmic trading service....

Explosive Accusation: California Governor Claims Trump Colluded with Crypto Criminals

BitcoinWorld Explosive Accusation: California Governor Claims Trump Colluded with Crypto Criminals In a stunning political broadside, California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a direct attack on former President Donald Trump, accusing him of colluding with crypto criminals ....

Dogecoin to $0.05? Analyst Issues Shocking 60% Crash Warning

A technical analyst predicts Dogecoin faces significant downside risk even if Bitcoin stages a near-term rally. The warning comes as historical patterns from 2022 appear to be repeating across cryptocurrency markets. Pseudonymous analyst VisionPulsed outlined the bearish scenario in a video posted on YouTube....

CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham to Join MoonPay as CLAO: Report

Key Highlights Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the U.S....

Jito Foundation Considers US Return for Solana MEV Platform Amid Regulatory Clarity

The Jito Foundation is relocating back to the United States following recent regulatory improvements in the crypto sector, including clearer guidelines on digital assets....

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Plummets to 17: What Extreme Fear Means for Your Portfolio

BitcoinWorld Crypto Fear & Greed Index Plummets to 17: What Extreme Fear Means for Your Portfolio Is the crypto market signaling a major buying opportunity or a warning to step back? The latest reading of the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has plunged to a mere 17, firmly entrenched in the ‘Extreme Fear’ zone....

Coinbase Unveils ‘Everything Exchange’ with USDC Yield, Stock Trading, AI Advisor, and Asset Tokenization

Coinbase Unveils ‘Everything Exchange’ with USDC Yield, Stock Trading, AI Advisor, and Asset Tokenization...

Federal Reserve officially backs off 2023 bank crypto restrictions permanently

The Fed dropped its old 2023 rule and replaced it with a new policy that gives state member banks room to use innovative tools without being stuck under the limits created two years ago. The Board said the financial system changed enough to make the earlier rule useless....

Crypto Market Prediction: Bitcoin's Perfect Recovery Picture, Ethereum's (ETH) Time to Recover is Now, Is It Cardano's (ADA) Best Time on the Market?

The market is seeing real recovery potential, but it can only happen if bears become exhausted enough....

Solana gains institutional access in Brazil – But why is SOL still stuck?

Brazil’s B3 listing boosted visibility, but sentiment stayed tied to Bitcoin’s weakness....

Silvergate $10M settlement opens claims for FTX-linked depositors

A class-action lawsuit against crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank in California is inviting claimants connected to FTX or Alameda Research accounts....

Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Address on December 18 as White House Highlights 11 Months of Achievements and 3-Year Policy Agenda

Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Address on December 18 as White House Highlights 11 Months of Achievements and 3-Year Policy Agenda...

SBI Ripple Asia Targets Institutional XRP Yield Through Doppler Collaboration

XRP is gaining momentum with institutions as new yield and tokenization models take shape in Asia, positioning the XRP Ledger for compliant, enterprise-grade finance and expanding XRP’s role as a productive digital asset....

XRP Rich List: Can Long-Term Holders Realistically Retire on Crypto Gains?

Many long-term XRP holders view their investment as a potential path to financial independence. Within this context, the XRP Rich List has become a frequent reference point for investors assessing their chances of retiring on crypto gains alone....

Federal Reserve Policy Shift May Open Doors for Banks in Crypto Innovation

The Federal Reserve has withdrawn its restrictive 2023 policy on novel activities, replacing it with a new framework that enables banks to engage in digital-asset and blockchain innovations responsibly....

Ethereum Exchange Reserves Hit 2016 Lows as Price Nears Critical Support

The Ethereum price correction is heading for a bearish breakdown from the support trendline of a head and…...

Expert Predicts Bitcoin’s Plunge to Continue

Bitcoin dropped to $85,314, reflecting investor concerns over risk. The crypto oracle predicts further declines below $76,000....

Coinbase Announces Entry Into Prediction Markets, Stocks

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CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands

The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector....

Solana Faces Critical Test Near $100 as Macro Pressure and Network Upgrades Collide

Solana (SOL) is approaching a decisive moment as its price drifts closer to the psychologically important $100 level, caught between weakening market momentum and a series of structural changes unfolding across the network....

Coinbase expands beyond crypto with rollout of U.S. stock trading

More on Coinbase Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Presents at 53rd Annual Nasdaq Investor Conference Transcript Dark Side Of Weekly Payouts: CONY Is The Lesser Evil Than ULTY Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Presents at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S....

Bitcoin’s $90K Surge May Signal Liquidity Grab and Downside Pressure

Bitcoin's brief surge to $90,000 was driven by a liquidity grab targeting short positions, but it reversed due to exhausted momentum and heavy downside liquidation clusters. This rejection highlights market imbalances favoring potential downward moves toward $84,000 support levels....

Jito Foundation Returns to US: A Hopeful Signal for Crypto’s Regulatory Future

BitcoinWorld Jito Foundation Returns to US: A Hopeful Signal for Crypto’s Regulatory Future In a move signaling renewed confidence, the Jito Foundation—the team behind the popular Solana liquid staking protocol—has announced plans to return its operations to the United States....

Best Crypto To Buy Now 17 December – XRP, Sky, MemeCore

With the possibility of a 2026 bull run once US regulators pull their fingers out and deliver legislation, the pre-Christmas period might just be the best time to buy crypto. Bitcoin has been moving below $90,000 since Sunday. Over the past 24 hours, BTC slipped about 0.6% and is currently changing hands near $86,860....

Fed withdraws Biden-era policy statement, encourages bank innovation

More on Crypto Bitcoin: Set For The 2026 Macro Reset Ethereum Turns Bullish As It Tests Heavy EMA Ceiling After $13M Inflows (Technical Analysis) Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Big Bitcoin Bull Blinks Bitcoin reverses brief $90K spike as U.S....

Texas Doubles Bitcoin Buy With Second $5 Million, Bringing Holdings To $10 Million

Texas has added another $5 million in bitcoin to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under Senate Bill 21....

Perplexity AI Predicts the Price of Pi, Bitcoin, and Solana By the End of 2025

Perplexity’s AI-powered ChatGPT rival, Perplexity AI, has released a fresh set of highly volatile projections for Pi Network, Bitcoin, and Solana as the month draws to a close. The model suggests that all three cryptocurrencies face the potential for sharp price moves in either direction over the coming weeks....

The FTX Trial’s Key Witness Is Already Leaving Prison – Here’s What Changed

Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive of Alameda Research and a central figure in the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, has been quietly moved out of a federal prison facility after serving roughly 11 months of a two-year sentence....

FDIC Proposal May Enable Banks to Issue USDC-Like Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act

The FDIC's new proposed rule, approved on December 16, allows U.S. banks to issue dollar-backed stablecoins through dedicated subsidiaries, ensuring full backing by cash or U.S. Treasuries while maintaining safety and soundness under the GENIUS Act....

Coinbase gets nod from Indian regulators to acquire CoinDCX stake

The regulatory approval followed an October notice from Coinbase saying that the exchange would be investing an undisclosed amount into the Indian exchange....