No, Stablecoins Don’t Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So

A recent New York Times piece misleadingly suggests that stablecoins facilitate money laundering by criminal actors. However, the article reveals that crypto-to-cash conversion services and inadequate compliance measures by financial companies are the primary mechanisms enabling such activities....

Federal Reserve Chair Faces Trump’s Demanding Ultimatum for Rate Cuts

BitcoinWorld Federal Reserve Chair Faces Trump’s Demanding Ultimatum for Rate Cuts In a move that could send shockwaves through global markets, former President Donald Trump has declared he will make interest rate cuts a non-negotiable demand for the next Federal Reserve Chair....

$64 Million in ADA Dumped in Minutes: Who’s Selling?

Cardano whales have offloaded massive amounts of the token on the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, in less than an hour....

OCC Chief: Banks Blocking Crypto Custody Is 'Recipe for Irrelevance'

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould warned that restricting national trust banks from digital assets would stifle innovation....

No Direction: Crypto Daybook Americas

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HashKey Seeks Historic IPO as Hong Kong Bets Big on Regulated Crypto

HashKey Holdings Limited has taken a major step toward becoming Hong Kong’s first publicly listed cryptocurrency exchange, having filed its initial public offering (IPO) and opened subscriptions for local and international investors. This is the first time a homegrown crypto trading platform has sought a public listing....

Bitcoin's ‘bear flag pattern’ targets $67K as BTC spot demand slumps

The absence of new buyers and weakening ETF demand are factors likely to keep the Bitcoin price pinned below $93,000 as a bear flag targets $67,000....

Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025-2030: The Astonishing Growth Potential of BTC

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025-2030: The Astonishing Growth Potential of BTC As Bitcoin continues to dominate the cryptocurrency landscape, investors worldwide are asking one crucial question: How high can BTC price realistically go in the coming years? With institutional adoption accelerating and global economic factors creating perfec...

XRP History Is Repeating. Nobody Believed It Until It’s Too Late

History often whispers before it roars. Market cycles return with familiar rhythms , yet most traders ignore these signals until momentum becomes undeniable. XRP now sits in a moment that feels eerily familiar to seasoned analysts. The structure, sentiment, and technical landscape echo a period that reshaped the asset’s trajectory eight years ago....

1 Week to Go: Key Date Announced for XRP Futures Traders

World's leading derivatives marketplace CME Group has revealed countdown to a crucial date for XRP futures traders....

VeChain Unveils New 'Hayabusa' Consensus and Tokenomics Upgrade

With more than 5.5 million app users in the last year, VeChain is focusing on tangible use cases for crypto that “you can hold in your hands.”...

Polygon’s Game-Changing Madhugiri Hard Fork: A 33% Surge in Network Efficiency

BitcoinWorld Polygon’s Game-Changing Madhugiri Hard Fork: A 33% Surge in Network Efficiency The Polygon network just leveled up. In a decisive move to cement its position as a leading Ethereum scaling solution, Polygon has successfully implemented the Madhugiri hard fork....

Tassat Wins U.S. Patent for 'Yield-in-Transit' Onchain Settlement Tech

The IP covers intraday, block-by-block interest accrual during 24/7 settlement and underpins Lynq, an institutional network Tassat co-launched in July....

ClearToken launches FCA-regulated digital assets settlement service

ClearToken, a digital asset clearing house that recently achieved regulatory approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, has announced the launch of its digital asset settlement solution....

Elite Traders May Exploit Retail Inefficiencies in Bitcoin-Linked Prediction Markets

Crypto prediction markets are seeing a surge in retail participation, but elite traders are capitalizing on information asymmetry and spreads from casual bettors, leading to losses for 83% of users per Dune data. Professional desks are increasing activity to extract profits from this dynamic....

Ethereum Foundation Transfers 5,748 ETH to Kraken, Worth $17.89 Million

Ethereum Foundation Transfers 5,748 ETH to Kraken, Worth $17.89 Million...

‘Elite’ traders hunt dopamine-seeking retail on prediction markets: 10x Research

Rising retail participation incentivizes data-driven, “elite” traders to use “information asymmetry” and spreads caused by casual investors seeking a quick buck, 10x said....

XRP Sparks Debate Over Solana’s Winning Strategy

Ripple's internal debate is centered on strategies of Solana and its applicability to XRP. Judges values Solana’s pragmatism and speed, advocating for a strategic approach....

Polygon’s Madhugiri Upgrade Cuts Consensus Time to 1 Second, Aiming to Enhance Stablecoin and RWA Scaling

Polygon's Madhugiri hard fork reduces block consensus time to one second, boosts network throughput by 33%, and supports key Fusaka EIPs for efficient mathematical operations, paving the way for stablecoin and RWA scaling. Madhugiri upgrade achieves 33% higher throughput for faster transactions....

Greenlane spends $8 million on BERA tokens, holds $32 million in reserves

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin surrendered gains from earlier in the week, fell back toward $90,000 as traders braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision....

Shiba Inu Whales Spike To 6-Month High: What’s Brewing?

Shiba Inu has just logged its most intense burst of large-holder activity in half a year, raising questions over whether fresh volatility – and potentially renewed selling pressure – is around the corner....

This New Crypto Hits 250% Growth As Investors Prepare For a Potential 15x Upside, Here’s the Math

One of the up-and-coming altcoins is catching attention as it has recorded a 250% growth and a considerable number of traders are now questioning whether this is the onset of more....

Bitcoin price today: edges down to $90k ahead of pivotal Fed decision

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xMoney Announces Three New Stablecoins to Bolster Global Payments Industry

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Trump Addresses Major Global Issues in Bold Interview

Trump emphasized his actions during his presidency to prevent a Russia-Ukraine war. He criticized Biden's policies, suggesting the risk of a World War III escalation....

Ripple XRP Price Prediction 2025-2030: Can XRP Finally Reach $5?

BitcoinWorld Ripple XRP Price Prediction 2025-2030: Can XRP Finally Reach $5? Will XRP finally break free from its legal shackles and surge to new heights? As one of the most debated cryptocurrencies, Ripple’s XRP has captured investor attention with its unique position in cross-border payments and its ongoing battle with regulators....

Uniswap price prediction 2025-2031: Will UNI keep steady?

Key takeaways : Uniswap (UNI) might reach as high as $10.54 in 2025. Estimates for Uniswap’s average price in 2028 range from $24.60 to $28.12. UNI’s average price in 2031 will be $43.93, with a maximum price of $45.69. Uniswap, a DeFi protocol founded in 2018 by former mechanical engineer Hayden Adams....

Revealed: Hyperscale Data’s Bold $75M Bitcoin Investment Fund Expansion

BitcoinWorld Revealed: Hyperscale Data’s Bold $75M Bitcoin Investment Fund Expansion In a powerful move signaling deepening institutional faith, a New York Stock Exchange-listed company is making a massive bet on Bitcoin. Hyperscale Data has announced plans to dramatically expand its internal Bitcoin investment fund to a staggering $75 million....

Why Is Crypto Down Today? – December 9, 2025

After starting the week with an increase, the crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation falling by 1.2%. It currently stands at $3.17 trillion. 86 of the top 100 coins have gone down over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $116 billion....

XRP Prints 707,000,000 in 24 Hours: Is This Enough?

XRP's network performance is certainly showing a specific level of dominance that occurred after the introduction of ETFs....

Bitcoin ETFs Trigger Stunning Shift: Why Retail Investors Are Abandoning Binance

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin ETFs Trigger Stunning Shift: Why Retail Investors Are Abandoning Binance Bitcoin soared to a thrilling new all-time high in 2024, yet a quiet revolution is unfolding behind the scenes. While prices climbed, a key metric for retail participation has collapsed....

Privacy Coin Zcash Exposed – Half of All Transactions Now Tracked

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham announced on Tuesday that it has labeled over 53% of Zcash transactions, linking approximately $420 billion in volume to identifiable individuals and institutions, despite Zcash’s reputation as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency....

ADI is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that ADI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ADI trading is live as of December 9, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken....

Ethereum Foundation Stuns Market: $17.89 Million ETH Deposit to Kraken Sparks Speculation

BitcoinWorld Ethereum Foundation Stuns Market: $17.89 Million ETH Deposit to Kraken Sparks Speculation A staggering transaction has sent ripples through the crypto community. On-chain data reveals an address linked to the Ethereum Foundation moved 5,748 ETH, worth approximately $17.89 million, to the Kraken exchange....

BMW Deploys JPMorgan Kinexys Blockchain to Automate FX and Accelerate Cross-Border Payments Using Cryptocurrency Tech

BMW Deploys JPMorgan Kinexys Blockchain to Automate FX and Accelerate Cross-Border Payments Using Cryptocurrency Tech...

Hacken Releases MEXC’s Audit, Confirms Full Asset Backing and Strengthened Transparency Standards

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Tether Pours Funds Into Italian Humanoid Robots Aiming For A Smarter Future

Tether Investments has joined a €70 million funding round for Generative Bionics, a company spun out of the Italian Institute of Technology. According to the announcement , the move is aimed at speeding work on humanoid robots and Physical AI systems built for industry use....

BitMEX integrates Mercuryo to enable fiat-to-crypto conversions

BitMEX, the crypto derivatives exchange, has partnered with global payment infrastructure provider Mercuryo to launch a new fiat-to-crypto on-ramp for its users, according to information shared with Finbold on Tuesday, December 9. The integration enables traders to buy cryptocurrencies directly on BitMEX using more than 30 fiat currencies....

Terra Luna Price Prediction: Can LUNA 2.0 Achieve a Remarkable $1 Recovery by 2025?

BitcoinWorld Terra Luna Price Prediction: Can LUNA 2.0 Achieve a Remarkable $1 Recovery by 2025? The cryptocurrency world witnessed one of its most dramatic collapses in 2022 when the original Terra Luna ecosystem imploded, wiping out billions in market value....

EU launches antitrust probe into Google AI

The European Union has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s operations, primarily over concerns regarding its use of web publisher content and YouTube videos to train its AI models....

Bitcoin Recovers to $93K, but Can the Rebound Last?

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Ripple Holds as ETF Demand Surges Past $897 mn and Builds Momentum Toward $1 bn

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Revolutionary Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin Launches: Malaysian Royalty Enters Crypto Arena

BitcoinWorld Revolutionary Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin Launches: Malaysian Royalty Enters Crypto Arena In a groundbreaking move for Southeast Asian cryptocurrency adoption, a firm founded by the Malaysian Crown Prince has launched RMJDT, a stablecoin directly pegged to the Malaysian ringgit....

Strategy buys 10,624 more bitcoins

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False rumors of BlackRock ASTER ETF filing fails to spark rally

Rumors of a BlackRock ASTER ETF filing sparked speculative chatter on social media platform X, but several opinion leaders have confirmed the shared snapshot of the submission is fake. On Monday, a social media post suggested that BlackRock had submitted an S-1 registration for a staked version of the ASTER ETF....

SemiLiquid Unveils Programmable Credit Protocol, Built with Avalanche, Advancing Institutional Credit on Tokenised Collateral

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Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority....

Will the Fed Crash Bitcoin (BTC) or Spark a $100K Rally?

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding shakily above $90,000 as traders assess the next move ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year. Some market participants are watching for a possible year-end rally, while others see signs of weakness....

Polygon deploys Madhugiri hard fork, aims for 33% throughput boost

Polygon’s hard fork cuts consensus time to one second, supports Fusaka EIPs and lays the groundwork for stablecoin and RWA-focused scaling....