ECB Confirms DLT Transactions Coming in 2026 as Digital Euro Privacy Debate Heats Up

The European Central Bank has confirmed that it will begin allowing blockchain-based transactions to settle in central bank money in 2026, as political attention increasingly shifts to the unresolved privacy questions surrounding the proposed digital euro....

VISIONVAST Trading Center Enhances AML and Transaction Monitoring Framework

BitcoinWorld VISIONVAST Trading Center Enhances AML and Transaction Monitoring Framework New York, NY VISIONVAST Trading Center has strengthened its AML and transaction monitoring framework to support its compliance-oriented operating model and institutional-grade risk management....

AIXEBIT Exchange Updates User Identity Verification and Access Control Standards

BitcoinWorld AIXEBIT Exchange Updates User Identity Verification and Access Control Standards Seattle, WA Dec 19, 2025 AIXEBIT Exchange has announced an update to its user identity verification and access control standards, reflecting the platform’s continued efforts to reinforce account security, regulatory alignment, and operational discipline ac...

Ethereum’s network growth explodes in December — but price still lags

Ethereum is adding new wallets at its fastest pace in months, signaling rising on-chain activity and renewed user interest....

Trump Drives Change with Tax Moves and Exciting Crypto Predictions for 2026

Trump's tariff measures impact pharmaceutical companies positively. Coinbase anticipates developed global crypto regulations by 2026....

From $620 to $6 Million: Dormant Ethereum Whale Wakes Up After 10 Years

The person behind the wallet most likely bought the tokens in the first two weeks of the ICO sale.....

SEC obtains final judgments against three key figures in FTX collapse

More on Bitcoin USD, Ethereum USD Ethereum Stabilizes Near $2,820 After Losing Trend Support (Technical Analysis) Bitcoin: Set For The 2026 Macro Reset Ethereum Turns Bullish As It Tests Heavy EMA Ceiling After $13M Inflows (Technical Analysis) Bitcoin, ether set for 2026 comeback on crypto regulation, Citi says Bitcoin climbs on back of soft CPI d...

Dark Defender: XRP Is Unstoppable Based On This Coming Development

The cryptocurrency market is once again at a critical inflection point, with volatility compressing across major assets as traders search for the next decisive move. In such phases, broad sentiment often clouds judgment, making higher-timeframe signals especially valuable....

Prepare For Impact: Billionaire Shiba Inu Investor Moves Billions In SHIB To Exchanges

New reports have revealed that a billionaire Shiba Inu investor has transferred billions of SHIB tokens to a crypto exchange, setting the stage for possible market shifts. Typically, large exchange inflows of this size precede heightened market volatility as traders assess whether the move signals a distribution or a strategic repositioning....

Klarna partners with Coinbase to add USDC capital from institutional investors

Klarna is partnering with Coinbase to bring institutional stablecoin deposits. The payment and loan company will add USDC as a source of funding for its loans. Klarna announced it will allow USDC deposits, made possible through a Coinbase partnership....

Bitcoin Price Lags Network Utility: A Valuation Reset Is Underway

Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 level as volatility remains elevated and market conviction weakens. Short-term price swings have failed to establish a clear directional bias, reinforcing a broader sense of uncertainty among traders and investors....

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Takes Over as the Top Crypto to Invest In 2026

As Bitcoin grows as a macro asset in the global market, long-term forecasts for the value of BTC are increasingly trending toward steady and more passive levels of increasing value rather than hyperbolic expansion....

Silver hit a new record at $69.6/oz and ended the week up 8.1%

Silver pushed to a fresh record on Friday as buyers kept loading up and supply stayed tight. Spot prices moved up 2.3% to $69.6/oz, locking in a weekly jump of 8.1% after hitting $67.20 earlier in the session. The move capped a wild year where silver climbed 132%, far ahead of gold’s 65% rise....

Hardware Startups Face Bankruptcy Crisis: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes Are Failing

BitcoinWorld Hardware Startups Face Bankruptcy Crisis: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes Are Failing The hardware world just suffered a brutal reality check. In one devastating week, three prominent hardware startups—iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes—filed for bankruptcy....

Yann LeCun’s Revolutionary AMI Labs Startup Aims for $5B+ Valuation with World Model AI Breakthrough

BitcoinWorld Yann LeCun’s Revolutionary AMI Labs Startup Aims for $5B+ Valuation with World Model AI Breakthrough The AI world is buzzing with a seismic announcement: Yann LeCun, one of the godfathers of modern artificial intelligence, has officially confirmed his new startup, AMI Labs....

Tron Integrates with Base to Boost Cross-chain Access of TRX

Key Highlights Tron has announced its integration with Base, which will allow users access TRX directly within the…...

MANTRA, OKX have exchanged formal letters that signal a potential easing of tensions amid their recent public sparring

MANTRA and cryptocurrency exchange OKX have exchanged formal letters that signal a potential easing of tensions roughly one week following their public sparring over the migration of OM tokens....

Bitcoin Price Model Suggests Potential $1.4 Million by 2035

A new Bitcoin price model from CF Benchmarks predicts the cryptocurrency could reach $1.42 million per coin by 2035 in its base case, representing over 1,500% growth from current levels. This forecast assumes Bitcoin captures 33% of gold's market cap with 30.1% annualized returns....

Crypto Pioneers Dominate: Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Aster Thrill Enthusiasts

Hyperliquid offers a centralized exchange experience while users retain cryptocurrency control. Both Hyperliquid and Aster present user-friendly interfaces akin to centralized exchanges....

Bitcoin Poised to Rise to $1.4 Million by 2035, Analysts Say—Or Much Higher

A new price model suggests that Bitcoin could rise as high as $1.4 million per coin by 2035, as a base case....

Arthur Hayes argues new Fed liquidity tool “RMP” masks renewed money printing

The BitMEX co-founder's latest Substack essay argues the US Fed’s liquidity program mirrors quantitative easing mechanics that favor Bitcoin and other scarce assets....

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: The supply Imbalance Between The Assets Is Widening – Here’s What To Know

Given the heightened volatility in the broader cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has fallen below the pivotal $90,000 level, while Ethereum has dropped below the $3,000 price mark. Following the recent pullback, a key divergence has been spotted between the two leading cryptocurrency assets, which could shape the market dynamics....

$22.5M in HYPE losses – Can Hyperliquid stop the downtrend?

Amid prolonged downtrend, a whale losses on a (5x) long position surged to $22 million...

SEC Crackdown: Former FTX Executives Face 5-Year Officer Ban in Landmark Enforcement

BitcoinWorld SEC Crackdown: Former FTX Executives Face 5-Year Officer Ban in Landmark Enforcement In a decisive move that sends shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S....

Grinch rally: Crypto indices track lower through the week

The AI sector was the top loser on the week, trading down -26%...

Galaxy predicts stablecoins will overtake ACH transaction volume in 2026

In its annual predictions report, Galaxy’s analysts said onchain dollar transfers could process more volume next year than the US bank system that handles payroll and bill payments....

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CryptoAppsy updates crypto asset prices every five seconds from global exchanges. The app allows customized news filtering for critical updates on your portfolio....

Weekly Regulation Roundup: Pardons, Pullbacks, and a Pro-Crypto Reset in Washington

U.S. crypto regulation entered a new phase this week marked by a convergence with leadership changes and a visible retreat from the enforcement-heavy posture that defined the previous regulatory cycle....

DraftKings Launches Prediction Markets App in 38 States, Paving Way for Crypto-Linked Contracts

DraftKings has launched its Predictions app in 38 U.S. states, enabling users to trade contracts on sports and financial outcomes. This move establishes a regulated framework for future crypto-linked prediction markets, integrating derivatives standards to expand beyond traditional betting into event-based trading....

DraftKings eyes crypto offerings as it expands into prediction markets

DraftKings launches a prediction markets app in 38 states, setting the stage for future crypto-linked contracts under a regulated US derivatives framework....

FINX: A Fintech ETF Trapped Between Cycles

Summary The Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is rated Hold due to muted near-term growth prospects and a portfolio skewed toward mature fintech names. FINX's diversified holdings dilute narrative-driven upside, with legacy payments, SaaS, crypto, and international fintech each contributing distinct cyclical and macro sensitivities....

Price predictions 12/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but negative investor sentiment, combined with selling at the range highs, is preventing the formation of a stronger bull trend....

9 Best Crypto Staking Platforms – Top Choices for Max Yields 2026

As we head to 2026, savvy investors are no longer asking whether to stake crypto; they’re asking where to stake crypto. With volatility still part of the game, staking has become one of the most reliable ways to earn passive income while holding long-term positions. But not all platforms are created equal....

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Seeks Trump Pardon Ahead of Bitcoin Privacy Case Prison Term

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, is set to begin a five-year prison sentence for operating an illegal money transmitter and has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for a pardon, highlighting the absence of victims and political motivations behind the prosecution....

SEC Seeks 10-Year Ban for Ellison, 8 Years for Wang and Singh

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed proposed final consent judgments today seeking officer-and-director bars against three former FTX executives who testified against Sam Bankman-Fried, with Caroline Ellison facing a decade-long prohibition, while Gary Wang and Nishad Singh would receive eight-year restrictions....

Experts Are Choosing GeeFi (GEE) Over Avalanche’s (AVAX) Expansions as Phase 2 Drops Below 1M Tokens Remaining

Discovering the next breakout crypto project before it hits the mainstream is the path to achieving monumental financial growth. GeeFi has quickly become a key target for investment capital, starting with a sell-out Phase 1 that sold 10 million tokens , raised $500,000 , and cultivated a strong community of over 2,400 investors ....

Monero price prediction 2025-2031: Should you buy XMR now?

Key takeaways: Monero price prediction suggests a bullish trend, with XMR anticipated to reach $498.31 by the end of 2025. XMR could reach a maximum price of $1,866.42 by the end of 2028. By 2031, Monero’s price may surge to $4,279.58....

BTC Soars: Bitcoin’s Remarkable Rise Above $88,000 Signals Bullish Momentum

BitcoinWorld BTC Soars: Bitcoin’s Remarkable Rise Above $88,000 Signals Bullish Momentum The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin achieves a significant milestone. According to Bitcoin World market monitoring, BTC has risen above $88,000 , trading at $88,005.99 on the Binance USDT market....

Samourai co-founder claims Biden-era lawfare in calling for Trump pardon

Keonne Rodriguez said on social media that he will report to prison on Friday to begin his five-year sentence for operating an illegal money transmitter....

Moscow approves budget payments that can be made with the digital ruble

The executive power in Russia is ready to begin making budget payments in the digital ruble as early as this year, the finance ministry announced. The full-scale launch of the state-issued coin is slated to begin in the second half of next year, but the authorities in Moscow intend to start using it sooner....

Bitcoin Advocates Question Saylor’s View of BTC as Hard Asset Rather Than Money

Michael Saylor's updated Bitcoin thesis portrays BTC as a hard asset like crude oil, not primarily as electronic cash, sparking debate among advocates. MicroStrategy's strategy involves refining Bitcoin into financial products via stocks and notes, holding 671,268 BTC as of December 15, 2025....

Ethereum Leverage Ratio Hits Record High as Traders Pile Into Risky Bets

The derivatives market for Ethereum (ETH) on Binance hit a new extreme on December 19, when leverage tied to ETH positions climbed to its highest level ever recorded. The move shows traders leaning heavily into borrowed positions at a time when Ethereum’s price remains fragile, raising the stakes for both sharp rebounds and sudden pullbacks....

Arthur Hayes Views Fed’s RMP as Potential QE, Favoring Bitcoin and Scarce Assets

The Federal Reserve's reserve management purchases program, as analyzed by Arthur Hayes, functions similarly to quantitative easing by injecting liquidity into the economy, ultimately benefiting scarce assets like Bitcoin amid increased fiat money supply....

Bitcoin ETF IBIT Ranks Among Top 2025 Fund Flows Despite Negative Returns

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT, has emerged as a notable outlier on the 2025 ETF flow leaderboard, ranking sixth by year-to-date inflows despite posting a negative return for the year, according to data highlighted by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas....

Zcash price forecast following the Zebra 3.1.0 release

Zcash (ZEC) continues to demonstrate resilience in the cryptocurrency market, with recent developments shaping its near-term trajectory. Over the past 24 hours, Zcash (ZEC) has risen by 11.97%, outperforming a relatively flat crypto market, and currently trades just above $420....

The Last Time This Happened, XRP Price Rallied 850%

Throughout historically tumultuous crypto markets, patterns that once seemed obscure have at times become the focal point of trader anticipation—especially when the asset in question is Ripple’s XRP....

Bitcoin Volatility May Threaten Crypto Treasury Stability Amid Aave’s 2026 Plans

Crypto market volatility in 2025 has intensified, with Bitcoin dropping over 5% to $84,398 before recovering to $87,769, threatening digital asset treasury firms' net asset values and fundraising. This instability impacts corporate crypto strategies amid regulatory wins like Aave's SEC probe closure....

$2,500 Solana? Scaramucci Says The Setup Is Already In Motion

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said he still sees a path to Solana reaching $2,500 over a five-to-ten-year horizon, arguing that tokenization plus clearer US regulation could turn Solana into a core financial “rail system.” Scaramucci made the remarks in an interview with SolanaFloor filmed during last week’s Solana Breakpoint confere...

Bitcoin dips below $85K as DATs face ‘mNAV rollercoaster’: Finance Redefined

The volatility of the cryptocurrency market is threatening the stability of corporate crypto treasury companies, resulting in larger swings in their net asset value that threaten their fundraising abilities....

Conflux's co-founder has attacked RWA.xyz, accusing it of sharing biased data and selectively reporting blockchain networks

In a move that is sending ripples through the RWA ecosystem, one of Conflux’s founders, Yuanjie Zhang, who goes by Forgivenever on X and serves as a key ecosystem promoter — think Mert Mumtaz but for Conflux and RWAs — has publicly called out the RWA analytics platform RWA.xyz....