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DraftKings targets Kalshi, Polymarket's lead with predictions market launch
DraftKings has officially entered the prediction markets industry with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone mobile app and web platform that allows users to trade on real-world outcomes. DraftKings Predictions is a CFTC regulated platform launched by DraftKings. The platform is available in 38 states and allows trading on sport and financial outcomes. DraftKings […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 20
Aster, Lighter close in on Hyperliquid's lead in perps DEX markets
The Aster DEX and Lighter have been gaining ground in the decentralized perpetual futures (perps) DEX market that Hyperliquid has long been the dominant player, often capturing over 50% of open interest and generating massive revenues through its Layer 1 blockchain. The Aster DEX has enjoyed a surge in trading volume thanks to various factors, […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 20
Quantum Computing Will Trigger A Bitcoin Supply Shock: Michael Saylor
Quantum computing has become a durable risk narrative for Bitcoin. This week, Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn sat down with Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor addressing the issue, shortly after Saylor posted his own “Bitcoin Quantum Leap” thesis on X. “The Bitcoin Quantum Leap: Q...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 20
Citi Analysts Project Bitcoin Price Could Reach $189,000 Next Year In Bullish Scenario
The Bitcoin price has experienced a significant correction after reaching all-time highs above $126,000 in October, currently trading just above $87,900. This marks a notable 30% decline over the past few months. Despite this setback,analysts at Citi express optimism for the cryptocurrency’s f...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 20
141,000 Transactions: Here’s Why The Cardano Network Is Roaring Back To Life
The Cardano network is showing signs of activity as on-chain data reveals a sharp increase in transactions tied to the movement of $NIGHT tokens. Transaction data surrounding $NIGHT tokens has now grown into new milestones in just a few weeks after launch. Although the entire market conditions are f...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 19
Bitcoin Recent Dips Reveal Market Structure Issue Not Coming From Selling Pressure
The Recent volatility in the Bitcoin market pullbacks is being widely interpreted as a wave of selling pressure, but the underlying data tells a different story. On-chain metrics show little evidence of broad holder distribution, suggesting that these dips are not being driven by investors exiting t...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 19
US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Lawyer Mike Selig As New CFTC Chair
The US Senate voted to confirm Mike Selig as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a package of nominations that passed 53–43. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Remain Calmer Than Nvidia Through 2026, Bitwise Predicts Based on reports, the vote took place on December 18, 2025, and the...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 19
Ethereum Exchange Supply Just Crashed To New Lows, Why This Is Bullish For Price
CryptoQuant has released a new report, highlighting a significant shift in Ethereum’s exchange supply dynamics and institutional behavior. According to the data, the amount of ETH held on crypto exchanges has crashed to unexpected lows. The decline coincides with growing institutional accumulation, ...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 19
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Leads as the Best Crypto to Buy for 2026 as Ethereum (ETH) Eyes Recovery
As the crypto market starts looking beyond current volatility and towards a more fundamental long-term strategy, increasingly, investors are looking to pinpoint the best crypto to buy in preparation for a further massive growth cycle, due to materialize through 2026 and beyond. Investors are entering the market, looking for projects that are a cut above […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 19
Musk wins appeal and restores 2018 Tesla pay deal worth $56 billion
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, two years after a lower court struck down the compensation deal as "unfathomable."The ruling overturns a decision...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Another XRP Milestone: Ripple Exec Celebrates RLUSD Anniversary With $1 Billion Market Cap
Ripple’s U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin RLUSD has reached a $1 billion market capitalization just one year after launch, marking another milestone for XRP and the broader Ripple ecosystem. The milestone was highlighted by Ripple executive Jack McDonald, who pointed to a combination of regulatory comp...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 19
XRP ETFs Grow Past $60M As Price Struggles To Respond
XRP-linked exchange-traded funds reached about $60 million in assets under management on December 17, according to market reports, even as XRP’s spot price slid. Related Reading: 5,606 Bitcoin: Lightning Network Sets Fresh Capacity Record At the time of reporting, XRP was trading around $1.86, down ...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 19
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...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 19
Klarna partners with Coinbase to add USDC capital from institutional investors
Klarna partnered with Coinbase to tap USDC-based capital from institutional investors. The payment and zero-interest loan service branched into crypto, also planning to launch a native stablecoin in 2026.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 19
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. While price remains historically high...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 19
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. While this is great for Bitcoin’s status as digital gold, it has led investors to seek out greater levels of value […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 19
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. Cryptopolitan […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 19
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. Russian […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 19
