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Crypto Market Structure Bill Stalled: Senate Banking Committee Pushes Markup To Early 2026
The anticipated US crypto market structure bill, seen as a landmark piece of legislation following the GENIUS Act, is unlikely to pass this year as Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott announced the postponement of a committee vote.Instead, discussions regarding the bill are expected to resume i...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 16
XRP Hasn’t Entered A Bear Market Yet; Analyst Shares Why
Crypto analyst Dark Defender has been one of the most vocal supporters of XRP, and this stance has not changed despite the altcoin’s current price action. If anything, the analyst believes that the current downtrend actually plays into the XRP long-term target, claiming that the cryptocurrency remai...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 16
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC extends sell-off, approaching December lows
Bitcoin (BTC) continues its price correction, trading below $86,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive day of decline. Mixed sentiment is seen among institutional investors, as Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds record outflows while Strategy adds BTC to its reserves.
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Tue, Dec 16
Terra Founder Do Kwon Could Face 30-Year Sentence In Potential South Korean Trial
After receiving a 15-year sentence last week, Terraform Labs’ co-founder and former CEO, Do Kwon, could face another major sentence in a potential second trial if extradited to his home country, South Korea. Related Reading: Ex-Terra Insider Calls Do Kwon Case ‘Backwards’ In Explosive X Thread Terra...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 16
US Bitcoin Session Leads December Returns After Weak November
Data shows Bitcoin has witnessed a notable amount of gains during the US trading session in December so far, a shift compared to the November trend. Bitcoin Has Performed The Best During US Trading Session This Month As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Amer...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 16
Ripple Announces RLUSD Growth Strategy: L2 Expansion On Ethereum Planned For 2026
Ripple, the issuer of the fast-growing RLUSD stablecoin, has recently announced an ambitious multichain strategy aimed at enhancing its presence in the crypto space. This initiative will see RLUSD integrated into Layer-2 (L2) solutions on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, facilitated by a partnership w...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 16
Will Bitcoin Suffer A 20% Decline After Japan’s Rate Hike? Historical Patterns Suggest So
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a 4% drop, falling below the $86,000 mark on Monday, as market speculation grows regarding the cryptocurrency’s future following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate decision. In a recent poll conducted from December 2 to 9, an overwhelming 90% of economists—63...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 16
Ripple (XRP) Bulls Aim to Regain Control as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Holders Gear Up for Generational Gains
Ripple (XRP) is on the cusp of yet another critical phase, with bulls fighting for dominance after a phase of consolidation. Although XRP is still a liquid, major altcoin with strong market presence, its current phase is indicative of the fundamental shift that is occurring in the broader crypto markets. As the potential for growth […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 16
Bitcoin Hyper Secures $29.5M as Investors Back Bitcoin’s Next Major Leap Beyond the Base Layer
Monday, 15 December 2025 – Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) has reached $29.5 million in presale capital, driven by a strategy that addresses one of Bitcoin’s most persistent constraints without making any changes to Bitcoin itself. With BTC dipping below $90,000, it’s becoming clearer that Bitcoin’s valuation...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 16
Bitcoin Hyper Secures $29.5M as Investors Back Bitcoin’s Next Upgrade Beyond the Base Layer
Monday, 15 December 2025 – Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) has raised a total of $29.5 million in presale funding, positioning itself by addressing one of Bitcoin’s most persistent constraints without making any changes to the Bitcoin network itself. With BTC recently dropping back below $90,000, questions ar...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 16
