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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Advocates For Modernizing Crypto Regulations– Here’s How
In remarks made on December 4, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins expressed an optimistic outlook for the cryptocurrency industry. Atkins emphasized the SEC’s intent to modernize its rules to facilitate an on-chain market environment, leveraging distributed ledger technolo...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 6
Crypto miners in Russia's Caucasus region continue operating, defying ban
Residents of a tiny Russian republic in the North Caucasus are persistently minting cryptocurrencies in defiance of stringent restrictions on the activity, local media revealed. Illegal mining has caused over a billion rubles’ worth of damage to utilities in Russia’s southernmost region this year alone. That’s despite an ongoing crackdown that already relies on high-tech […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $90,000 — Is The Recovery Over?
The Bitcoin price has had a mixed performance over the past week, with both sides of the market divide struggling to establish dominance. In the latest battle between the bulls and bears, the premier cryptocurrency appears to be succumbing to pressure from the latter group. As this weekend approache...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 6
Zcash joins SEC roundtable as pressure on Bitcoin grows
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has invited Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox to participate in its December 15 roundtable on privacy and financial surveillance. The invitation comes amid debates between privacy advocates and prominent figures like Strategy founder Michael Saylor, who is not in support of implementing Zcash-style privacy features in Bitcoin. The SEC’s Crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
India police arrests suspect for scamming doctor in $122,000 crypto investment fraud
An Indian native is being held in connection to a cryptocurrency investment scam worth Rs. 1.1 crore ( approximately $122,000). The City Cyber Crime Police accused the Gujarat native of scamming an unsuspecting victim by promising him high returns through investments in digital assets. The accused, Parmar Prateek Bipinbhai of Bapunagar, was taken into custody […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Crypto Sell-Off: Binance, Coinbase, Dump Over $2 Billion In Bitcoin As Prices Dip Below $90,000
The cryptocurrency market experienced another wave of liquidations on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) prices dipping below the critical support level of $90,000. This decline followed a brief rally that had seen its price rise approximately $3,000 above this threshold earlier in the week. Crypto Market F...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 6
Bitcoin Settles In Consolidation Zone – Levels To Watch
Bitcoin (BTC) trades just below $90,000 after a fluctuating week of price action resulted in a net loss of 1.8%. Despite initial hopes of a resurgence in late November, the premier cryptocurrency is now 29.16% away from its all-time high. Going by the price action, popular analyst with the X usernam...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 6
Google's Gemini leads surge as chatbots close gap on OpenAI's ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has seen a decline in the user growth of its chatbot ChatGPT, according to new data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The chatbot presently leads the space, accounting for 50% of global downloads on mobile devices and 55% of the monthly active users. However, others are now outpacing the firm […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Will Ripple (XRP) Rise As This DeFi Crypto Gains Momentum?
XRPL experienced a massive increase in on-chain activity, with more than 1.05 million payments being made between different wallets within one day. However, despite this high activity, the price of XRP has seen some selling pressure, falling by 6.7% to around $2.04 with its trading volumes doubling to $4 billion. This seeming contradiction between strong […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Indiana lawmaker pushes legislation to include Bitcoin in pensions, investment funds
An Indiana lawmaker has introduced legislation that would increase access to digital exposures for savers in the Midwestern state. In addition, the lawmaker also wants local governments to be prevented from establishing rules that could limit the growth and use of digital assets in the state. The proposal, submitted by Rep. Kyle Pierce (R), would […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Japan's expected rate hike, tightened yen funding to pressure leveraged BTC positions
Japan’s shift toward a higher interest-rate environment is beginning to influence global risk markets, placing Bitcoin in a weakened position as investors brace for the end of three decades of ultra-low funding costs. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark rate to 0.75% at the December policy meeting, the highest level since […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Former DEA agent Paul Campo hit with digital assets money laundering charges
A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent has been charged with money laundering using digital assets. According to an indictment unsealed at a Federal Court in Manhattan, the agent, who agreed to oversee the DEA’s financial operations, was charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars. The indictment noted that he first worked as a […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
Italy’s Market Watchdog Gives Crypto Firms A Clear Order: Act Or Exit
According to a press release from Consob on December 4, 2025, Italy’s securities regulator told crypto and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that they must secure authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regime (MiCA) by December 30, 2025, or stop serving Italian clients. Related ...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 6
Dogecoin (DOGE) Could Struggle For Gains While Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Phase 6’s 95% Sellout Makes It The Crypto To Invest In
A marked reduction in whale activity is now causing concern over the immediate fate of Dogecoin, as statistics indicate a sharp downturn in whale activity with a commensurate sharp reduction in large transactions. The number of transfers of DOGE above $1 million is down to merely four, compared with a recent high of 38, which […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 6
