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Federal Prison No More: FTX’s Caroline Ellison Now In Community Confinement
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key witness in the FTX prosecutions, was quietly moved from federal prison to community confinement on October 16, 2025, with the transfer happening largely under the radar. Related Reading: Trump Signals Possible Pardon For Convicted Samour...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Bitwise’s 2026 Crypto Forecast: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Poised For New Record Highs
In its latest report, asset manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, Bitwise, has shared an optimistic 2026 outlook for the crypto market, anticipating significant growth, while predicting new all-time highs for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Megatrends In Crypto? Bitwise beg...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
This $0.035 New Crypto Could Be the First to Explode in 2026, Investors Rush as It Hits 250%
Heavy market action does not often begin with a bang. They tend to start with silent advances, emerging involvement and products start to make sense before the majority. The focus of creditors as they position themselves to invest in 2026 is on projects which remain in their early stages but already exhibit existence of genuine […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Binance’s US Return Strategy: CZ’s Stake At Risk In Potential Recapitalization
Amid significant regulatory shifts under President Trump’s administration, Binance is gearing up to relaunch in the United States, potentially reducing the stakes held by its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Following years of legal hurdles that culminated in Zhao serving time in prison, his recent ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Did Crypto Investors Stop Believing In The Four-Year Cycle? Analyst Weighs In
With only two weeks left of 2025, market participants wonder whether the Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of the crypto market will continue to struggle or begin recovering. An analyst discussed the current market sentiment and the impact it may have on market performance. Related Reading: XRP Price Must ...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Coinbase appoints UK ex-finance minister George Osborne to run advisory council
By Elizabeth Howcroft and Phoebe Seers Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase COIN.O has appointed former British finance minister George Osborne to run its internal advisory council, the company said on Thursday, as it aims to expand its influence with governments beyond the U.S.The c...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE dips below $25 as bearish on-chain and derivatives signals intensify
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price steadies at $24.51 at the time of writing on Thursday after correcting nearly 15% so far this week. The price pullback is further strengthening with HYPE’s falling social dominance and Open Interest (OI).Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - December 18
Dec 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Activist Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of over $1 billion in Lululemon Athletica LULU.O and is bringing a potential CEO ca...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Ethereum Risks Slide To $2,000 If December Closes Below This Level: Analyst
A cryptocurrency analyst has explained where Ethereum could go next based on a long-term Parallel Channel forming in its monthly price chart. Ethereum Has Been Trading Inside A Parallel Channel For The Last Few Years In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a long-term pattern that ...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Optimism Grows In Crypto Market Structure Bill After Wednesday’s Senate Banking Meeting
On Wednesday, a bipartisan meeting of the Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for discussions surrounding the anticipated crypto market structure bill. Despite the absence of any markup hearings scheduled for this week, industry representatives...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
BitMine Goes Shopping As Ethereum Dips: $140M Buy Spotted On-Chain
Two massive Ethereum transactions have just flowed out from FalconX, with Lookonchain linking them to ETH treasury company BitMine. BitMine Has Received 48,049 Ethereum From FalconX In a new post on X, on-chain sleuth Lookonchain has pointed out how BitMine appears to have acquired 48,049 ETH from a...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Solana (SOL) Fights to Hold $120—Is the Next Move Lower?
Solana failed to settle above $132 and nosedived. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $130 and might decline further below $120. SOL price started a fresh decline below $130 and $128 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $128 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE breaks key support amid declining investor confidence
Dogecoin (DOGE) trades in the red on Thursday, following a 4% decline on the previous day. The DOGE supply in profit declines as large wallet investors trim their portfolios. Derivatives data shows a surge in bearish positions amid declining retail interest.
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Thu, Dec 18
Crypto Scammers Face Heat As SAFE Crypto Act Draws Top US Enforcers
A bipartisan bill introduced on Dec. 15, 2025 would form a national response to rising cryptocurrency fraud, aiming to give law enforcement and regulators new tools to stop scams as they happen. Related Reading: Trump Signals Possible Pardon For Convicted Samourai Wallet Co-Founder According to the ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Russia Rejects Crypto As Legal Tender, Finance Official Confirms
According to statements reported by Russian news agencies, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, said cryptocurrencies “will never become money” in Russia and should be treated only as investment instruments. He said that where a payment is required, it must be ...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
