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Circle launches USDCx on Aleo to offer ‘banking-level privacy’ for stablecoin payments
Circle has rolled out USDCx, a new version of its stablecoin built on the Aleo blockchain. The token aims to give users what the industry calls “banking-level privacy” by hiding transaction details from public view. Aleo cofounder Howard Wu said the project tackles a core issue: blockchains are public, and that doesn’t work for institutions […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP steadies above $2.00 as supply in profit drops to 13-month low
Ripple (XRP) is extending its consolidation above a key $2.00 support level at the time of writing on Tuesday, as the broader cryptocurrency market struggles with increasing macroeconomic uncertainty.
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Tue, Dec 9
Michael Saylor Pitched Bitcoin To ‘Every’ Middle East Sovereign Wealth Fund
In a fireside chat with Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich at BTC MENA 2025, Michael Saylor turned a technical conversation about Bitcoin treasuries into a direct pitch to the Middle East’s sovereign wealth funds and banks, outlining how a nation or large financial institution could attract tens of trill...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 9
Pundit Highlights The Condition That Will Trigger A 2,300% XRP Rally To $50
The XRP price is currently more than 45% below its all-time high and continues to decline amid broader market uncertainty. Despite the slow price action and weak momentum, a crypto analyst has projected that XRP could explode to $50 soon, providing reasons for his ambitious forecast. He boldly state...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 9
Best Crypto to Buy in December 2025: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Is a Better 100x Pick Than Shiba Inu (SHIB)
As the market moves into December, investors in the market are looking for the best crypto to buy before the upcoming wave of capital inflows rearranges the entire market. Though meme cryptos such as Shiba Inu (SHIB) remain very well-known in the community today, many respected experts believe that the era of sentiment, driven investing […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Google’s new AI glasses rattle Meta and Ray-Ban maker in early trading
Shares of EssilorLuxottica, the Ray-Ban maker tied to Meta through its smart-glasses partnership, crashed by 4.8% on Monday after Google said it will roll out its first AI-powered glasses in 2026. Meta’s stock also slipped by 1% in premarket trading as of press time. Google said it plans to release two types of glasses. One […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Justice Department shuts down $160M Nvidia AI chip smuggling route to China
The US Justice Department on Tuesday confirmed it shut down a China‑linked smuggling ring that moved or tried to move more than $160 million worth of Nvidia AI chips out of the United States and into banned markets, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. Two businessmen were arrested, while […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
NFT trading volume slows to $320M in November, as market cap falls to $3.06B from January’s $9.2B
NFT trading volumes have fallen to their weakest level of the year while the global crypto market tries to regain bullish momentum in the last leg. November reportedly generated around $320 million in NFT sales. This was barely half of October’s $629 million and more than 66% below January’s $900 million-plus peak. The massive dip […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Buterin urges Musk to steer X away from rising anti-EU sentiments
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes the backlash towards the European Union is “getting unhinged,” and is asking Tesla and xAI CEO Elon Musk to help make social platform X a “death star laser” for hate speech. Buterin has stepped into the debate over Europe’s approach to digital regulation, after US government officials and opinion leaders […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
BTCC partners with TradingView, expanding access to its suite of Perpetual Futures
In this post: BTCC, a crypto exchange firm, has announced the integration of its Perpetual Futures trading pairs with TradingView, allowing BTCC users to access more than 400 Perpetual Futures markets directly on TradingView charts. TradingView has over 100 million traders worldwide, expanding access to BTCC’s suite of Futures markets. According to BTCC, the integration […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Traders bet on future dollar weakness as ECB rates expected to climb in 2026
The dollar is catching heat from every side. Global rate expectations are drifting apart fast, and it’s not looking good for the greenback. Investors are stacking bets that the European Central Bank (ECB) could hike rates in 2026, even while the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut borrowing costs again this week. The contrast […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
BMW begins automating cross-border FX transfers using JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform
BMW AG has begun using a blockchain-based platform to automate part of its foreign exchange operations, the German carmaker announced on Tuesday. BMW is now relying on JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Kinexys network for cash reserve transfers between its European and US accounts. The system automatically moves euros from BMW’s Frankfurt accounts to New York […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Crash To $15,000 Using Gold Chart
Following the Bitcoin price crash below $100,000 back in November, different bearish predictions have begun to make the rounds in the crypto community. For some, this crash signifies the end of the bull market, ushering in the dreaded bear market. While some of the predictions have been conservative...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 9
XRP Secures $1B AUM Milestone, Sets ETF Speed Record In The US
XRP Spot ETFs have nearly crossed the $1 billion mark in assets under management (AUM), marking one of the quickest ramps since Ethereum, according to Ripple’s CEO. Related Reading: All-In On XRP: Why This Leading Investor Sold His Entire Bitcoin Stack Rapid Fund Growth In Weeks According to the dis...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 9
Street View: Analysts positive as Kinder Morgan delivers in-line 2026 forecast
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan KMI.N on Monday forecast higher 2026 profit compared with the 2025 outlook on the back of strong natural gas demand KMI's median PT is $31.00BROKERAGES BULLISH ON 2026 EXPECTATIONS RBC Capital Markets ("sector perform", PT: $30) says given the growth of KM...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Investors reward Apple’s low AI spending as rivals like Meta and Microsoft slump
Apple’s stock took heavy pressure earlier in the year as the company faced nonstop complaints over the absence of a clear AI plan under chief executive Timothy Donald Cook. At that point, the lack of an AI push had been treated as a liability by traders long enough that the term ‘Tim Cooked’ became viral […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Russia plans to make banks integrate the digital ruble into their apps
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is not currently planning to create a proprietary mobile application for the upcoming digital version of the national fiat. The regulator is convinced it’s going to be cheaper and more efficient if Russians use the apps of commercial banks they already know well. Established banking applications would allow Russians […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
