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SEC Wraps Up Investigation Into Aave Protocol, Confirms CEO Stani Kulechov
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its investigation into the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave (AAVE), marking a significant development in the ongoing evolution of regulatory approaches within the cryptocurrency industry. Stani Kulechov, the founder a...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
Robinhood launched preset NFL combo trades and real-time player contracts that work like parlays
Robinhood just turned its prediction markets into something way bigger by rolling out preset combo trades that function like parlays and real-time NFL player contracts. The whole thing now looks like a hybrid between a sportsbook and a trading platform, except it sits inside an app people already use for stocks and crypto. Robinhood is […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
XRP’s Price Action Sends A Warning Despite Positive ETF Flows
Despite recent positive closes from spot XRP ETFs, the cryptocurrency’s price action is sending a clear warning to traders. Market structure remains weak, and without signs of a confirmed reversal, short-term risks persist. XRP’s current behavior highlights that bullish sentiment from ETFs alone isn...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
Trump Signals Possible Pardon For Convicted Samourai Wallet Co-Founder
United States President Donald Trump said he would review the case of Keonne Rodriguez, a co-founder of the Samourai Wallet, and signaled he might consider clemency. Related Reading: Venezuela’s Currency Troubles Drive Stablecoin Use Higher — Research According to reporters present at a White House ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 17
OpenAI is in early talks with Amazon for a deal that may exceed $10 billion
OpenAI is holding early talks with Amazon for a deal that could bring in at least $10 billion and push its valuation past $500 billion, and the whole thing is tied to Amazon’s push to get its Trainium chips into the big leagues. OpenAI allegedly started speaking with Amazon around October, and that timing lines […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Solana (SOL) Loses Momentum—Could Sellers Take Control Again?
Solana started a recovery wave above the $126 zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $132 zone. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $126 and $128 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $130 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key be...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE stabilizes amid plans to burn assistance fund
Hyperliquid (HYPE) stabilizes above $26 at press time on Wednesday after three straight days of losses. Hyperliquid Foundation has started a validator vote to reduce supply by burning the assistance fund, which holds over 37 million HYPE tokens.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 17
Caroline Ellison moved from federal prison to community confinement after serving about eleven months
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison was on October 16 moved out of the low‑security Danbury Federal Correctional Institution in Connecticut, according to information from Business Insider. The transfer happened quietly and places Caroline closer to release than many expected when she reported to prison last year, though her release date remains February 20, 2026, which […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge Triggers Near-$600 Million Crypto Long Flush
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets have witnessed a sharp retrace during the last 24 hours, which has resulted in a long squeeze on derivatives exchanges. Crypto Long Liquidations Have Neared $600 Million During The Past Day According to data from CoinGlass, the latest sharp price action in...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
This XRP Veteran Whale Exited With $721 Million In Profit, On-Chain Data Shows
A whale-sized XRP investor holding since more than five years ago finally transferred their coins this month, locking in a huge amount of profit. XRP Whale Recently Realized Over $721 Million In Profits In a new post on X, Glassnode senior researcher CryptoVizArt.₿ has talked about a huge profit-tak...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 17
XRP Price Recovery Looks Fragile—Can Bulls Break the Cap?
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.90. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $2.00 resistance. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.9050 zone. The price is now trading below $2.00 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line formi...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
Tesla must change Autopilot and FSD language after a California judge ruled the marketing was deceptive
A California administrative law judge on Tuesday ruled that Tesla used deceptive wording when it promoted Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. The judge said the company should face a 30-day suspension of its license to sell cars in the state, along with a separate 30-day suspension of its manufacturing license, according to the California Department of […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Visa Deepens Crypto Push With New Stablecoin Advisory Unit
According to reports, Visa has created a new stablecoin advisory service through its Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) division. Related Reading: Venezuela’s Currency Troubles Drive Stablecoin Use Higher — Research The initiative is designed to help banks, fintechs, merchants, and other large co...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 17
Why Ethereum Is Chosen As A Settlement Layer For New Money Market Fund
In a significant milestone for the evolution of on-chain finance, a new money market fund has selected Ethereum as its primary settlement layer toward blockchain-native infrastructure for traditional financial products. This decision reflects growing confidence in ETH security, scalability, ecosyste...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
HashKey opened with a brief 3% rise but ended the session down 2.1%
HashKey stepped into the Hong Kong stock exchange with a quick 3% lift, but the excitement faded fast as the stock slid 2.1% by press time. The exchange raised $206 million in the IPO after pricing shares at HK$6.68, close to the top of the HK$5.95–HK$6.95 range.It also pulled in about HK$1.6 billion, a big […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Ethereum Price Forecast: Active addresses plunge to May levels amid resumption in US selling pressure
Ethereum (ETH) weekly active addresses have plunged sharply in December, declining from 440K to 324K, levels last visited in May. The decline in active addresses has also pushed down the number of transactions on the network to July lows.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 17
Ethereum Price Ranges Under $3K—Is Direction About to Change?
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,000. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim to start a recovery wave if it clears $3,025. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $3,050 zone. The price is trading below $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bea...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
