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Crypto Controversy: SKorean Lawmaker Scrutinized Over Family’s Exchange Links
Kim Byung-kee, the floor leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, is under fresh scrutiny after reports linked his family ties to a major crypto exchange with his recent parliamentary actions. Related Reading: Times Square Goes Crypto: XRP “589” Catches Ex-CFTC Chair’s Eye Based on reports, ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
Top Crypto Gainers: Canton, Four, Plasma rally secures double-digit gains
Canton (CC), Four (FORM), and Plasma (XPL) are the top-performing crypto assets over the last 24 hours with double-digit gains. The extended recovery in Canton is gaining traction while Four and Plasma target a decisive close above the 200-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the 4-hour chart.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 31
End Of Bitcoin Distribution? Key Data Reveals A Shift In LTH Behavior
Bitcoin continues to trade below the $90,000 level, struggling to regain bullish momentum as market sentiment deteriorates. A growing number of analysts are now openly calling for a broader bear market, pointing to persistent weakness, failed breakouts, and declining risk appetite across crypto. Des...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
What Happens If The Bitcoin Price Closes 2025 In The Red? Analyst Answers
Bitcoin is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with an unusual setup. Despite printing a new all-time high in October, the price has since pulled back enough to put the annual performance at risk of closing negative. That difference puts into context how the current cycle should be interpreted an...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Bitcoin Price Resists Breakdown, Support Level Holds—for Now
Bitcoin price trimmed all gains and dived below $88,000. BTC is now recovering losses from the $86,700 support but faces many hurdles. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $88,000 zone. The price is trading above $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a declin...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Analysts predict a short-lived rebound for Bitcoin in Q1 2026
Bitcoin faces a difficult start to 2026 after giving back most of its earlier gains in the past 3 months, as Cryptopolitan has been extensively reporting. The OG crypto had gone on a monster rally earlier this year making one all-time high after another, mostly thanks to Trump taking back the White House. But recent […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Bitcoin Supply In Profit Sets The Stage For Bullish Cross In Q1 2026
Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 mark, reflecting a market that has failed to recover bullish momentum after weeks of consolidation. Repeated attempts to reclaim higher levels have stalled, reinforcing growing skepticism among analysts who now openly discuss the risk of a broader bear...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Metaplanet Discloses $451 Million Bitcoin Buy To Close Q4 2025
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has just announced that it accumulated 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter of 2025. Metaplanet Spent $451 Million On Bitcoin In Q4 2025 As revealed by Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich in a new X post, the Bitcoin treasury company participated in some fresh a...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
Mutuum Finance Enters Phase 7 After Explosive Sellout – Is MUTM The Best Cryptocurrency Coin to Buy Before $2.5?
Today in cryptocurrency news, the spotlight is on Mutuum Finance once again following the amazing performance at presale. Mutuum Finance has now entered Phase 7 after a very quick sellout in Phase 6. With many people currently looking to know what cryptocurrency to buy now, MUTM is quickly becoming one of the best cryptocurrency to […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Price wars and sales drop put China EV makers on survival footing for 2026
China’s electric vehicle market is no longer exploding, it’s tightening. The gold rush is fading, and automakers are being dragged into a brutal fight to survive. In 2025, both Tesla and BYD posted lower sales, with Tesla down 7.4% and BYD falling 5.1% from the year before. The drop got uglier in November, when BYD’s […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
EIA postponed U.S. oil report to after market close after DOGE‑era cuts
The EIA delayed its Weekly Petroleum Status Report by several hours on Monday, leaving oil traders without expected data during active market hours. The report covers U.S. crude oil and refined product inventories for the week ended Dec. 19, and it was scheduled for release at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. But early that morning, the […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Ethereum Nearing A Turning Point? Supply-Demand Structure Suggest A Shift Is Coming In 2026
Ethereum is once again struggling to regain the $3,000 level, highlighting the fragile state of the market as selling pressure continues to weigh on price action. After multiple failed attempts to push higher, ETH remains locked below key resistance, reflecting broad uncertainty and a lack of convic...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
Bitcoin Retail Optimism Returns To End 2025—What Usually Follows?
Data shows crowd sentiment on social media has tilted toward optimism again for Bitcoin. Here’s what history suggests could happen next. Bitcoin Social Volume Suggests Rise Of Greed In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how social media sentiment toward Bitcoin is looki...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Tesla’s fading order turns into an $800 million wealth setback for the board
A $2.9 billion deal with Tesla and L&F Co. has collapsed into just $7,386 on paper, a 99% plunge that has blown a massive hole in the company’s value and crushing the fortune of the family that own it by over $660 million. Hur Jae-hong, chairman and CEO of L&F, watched his listed holdings fall […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Materials sector earnings seen rising ~20% in 2026 as U.S. tariffs strengthen pricing power
Earnings in the materials sector are expected to climb about 20% in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. That would make it the best performance in five years for the group, second only to tech. Companies from Nucor to Sherwin-Williams, and packaging giants like Smurfit WestRock and Ball Corp., are in the spotlight. The rise is […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Here’s The XRP Fractal That Says Price Is Headed To $27
A technical analysis shared by EGRAG CRYPTO outlines a specific fractal structure that he believes is still guiding XRP’s broader price behavior. The model does not frame the move as inevitable, and it leaves room for uncertainty. Instead, it outlines a conditional roadmap based on how XRP continues...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Enters The Same Zone That Preceded Its Last Historic Breakout – What To Know
XRP is once again trading in a zone that closely mirrors the conditions seen before its last historic breakout, drawing fresh attention from market watchers. Key momentum indicators suggest selling pressure is fading, while long-term holders appear to be quietly absorbing supply. Although price acti...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
SoftBank completes its full $40 billion investment in OpenAI with a final $22 billion payment
SoftBank has officially wrapped up its monster $40 billion investment in OpenAI, finishing things off with a final payment of around $22 billion, according to a report from CNBC. Allegedly, the last tranche may have even been closer to $22.5 billion, but either way, it’s done. The Japanese conglomerate now holds over 10% ownership in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
China now demands chipmakers prove 50% of their tools are domestically made to get state approval for new capacity
Chipmakers now face a hard requirement before adding new factory capacity, as they must show that at least 50% of their equipment is domestically made to secure state approval, according to a report from Reuters. Three people familiar with the process said authorities have allegedly delivered this message directly to companies seeking clearance. The rule […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
