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Japan watchdog to probe AI search engines over possible antitrust violations
The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to conduct a fact-finding investigation into search engines that use generative artificial intelligence. It is expected to target companies such as Japanese tech giant LY Corp. and US firms Google and Microsoft. Japan’s antitrust watchdog suspects that the unauthorized use of articles from news organizations by IT companies in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
New MacSync malware variant bypasses macOS security, Jamf and SlowMist warn
While reviewing the detections of its in-house YARA rules, Jamf Threat Labs claims it observed a signed and notarized stealer that did not follow the typical execution chains seen in the past. According to 23pds from Slowmist, this stealer is a new variant of the MacSync variant famous for bypassing macOS security. Slowmist claims user […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Bitmine’s Ethereum Bet Explodes Past $12 Billion After Massive Buying Spree
BitMine Immersion Technologies crossed a major milestone this week as its Ethereum holdings moved past the 4 million mark, company reports and on-chain trackers show. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Shift Could Take A Decade, Crypto Exec Says According to a Dec. 22 company disclosure, BitMin...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 23
This New Altcoin Under $0.1 Could Be the Best Crypto to Buy for 800% Upside Potential, Here’s Why
New cryptos have a narrow span of becoming salient before becoming a topic of discussion in every market cycle. This stage normally arrives when the infrastructure is in its final stages and supply is already getting tighter. Price often reacts later. The trend is beginning to take shape around a DeFi crypto with less than […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Blockchain-Powered Streaming Platform Wins Early Bulls as Users Herald Alternative to SolStake and Centralized Services
A new decentralized streaming platform is entering the Web3 landscape, offering creators a blockchain-native alternative to existing centralized and Solana-based streaming services. With a focus on token-gated access, real-time payouts, and support for diverse content categories, the anticipated platform aims to address longstanding challenges in monetization, moderation, and community engagement. Limitations Are Part of the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Pump.fun whale exits PUMP at $12 million loss as memecoin slide deepens
One of the largest holders of Pump.fun’s PUMP token decided to exit its position at a steep loss. This marked one of the most painful capitulation trades seen in the meme coin market this quarter. Fresh data shows that a wallet (3QB9kH) transferred its entire PUMP balance of around 3.8 billion tokens (approx worth $19.53 […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP extends losses amid suppressed network activity
Ripple (XRP) is extending its decline below $1.90 at the time of writing on Tuesday, as headwinds intensify across the crypto market. Negative market sentiment has persisted despite a surge in inflows to XRP spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) .
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Tue, Dec 23
Hong Kong arrests 15 after $6.4 million crypto-linked daylight robbery
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 15 people in connection with a daylight robbery in which thieves made off with 1 billion yen (approximately $6.4 million) in cash from employees of a Japanese cryptocurrency company, though the stolen funds remain at large. Seven suspects have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery following what the authorities […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Dogecoin’s 53,000% Surge Shows Renewed Interest, But Why Is DOGE Price Lagging?
Dogecoin has seen a significant surge in its futures trading volume, indicating renewed interest among investors. However, the DOGE price is still lagging, hovering just above the psychological $0.10 level, amid the broader crypto market downtrend. Dogecoin Sees 53,000% Surge In Futures Trading Volu...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 23
Flare launches yield-bearing XRP product to expand DeFi use
Flare Network launched a new yield-bearing XRP product called earnXRP in an effort to bring more tokens into decentralized finance and increase its onchain utility. earnXRP, which officially went live on Monday, was developed through a collaboration between Upshift Finance, Clearstar, and Flare Network, a Layer 1 blockchain supporting XRP-focused decentralized applications (dapps). The yield-earning […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Dead? Why This Cheap Crypto Under $0.04 Could Be Your Best Bet for 2026
It seems like with the closing of 2025, when it comes to crypto trends, everything is about Shiba Inu and the rising fame for a new DeFi platform, Mutuum Finance (MUTM). It seems like Shiba Inu has had one of the lowest years, while Mutuum Finance has gained fame because of it being the cheapest […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-APi Group, Elf Beauty, Tesla
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including APi Group, Elf Beauty and Tesla, on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTSAPi Group Corp APG.N: RBC raises target price to $45 from $40Elf Beauty Inc ELF.N: Jefferies cuts target ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Why Analysts Are Predicting XRP Price Volatilty This Week
Financial markets have shown unusual ripples this week, unsettling risk assets and leading to outlooks among analysts about how much volatility might be coming for XRP.One important under-the-surface development feeding that nervousness is an event in Japanese financial markets that has broader impl...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 23
Japan under pressure to intervene as the yen hits an 11-month low
Japan’s yen yesterday crashed to an 11-month low against the US dollar, triggering a direct warning from Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama that Japan would “take bold action” soon. There’s no set price number that would trigger action, and Japan’s officials won’t commit to an exact rate. The yen’s weakness began right after the Bank of […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
U.S. economy beats 3.2% forecast with 4.3% Q3 2025 growth
The U.S. economy expanded by 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, based on fresh numbers released Tuesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That growth rate caught most economists off guard, especially since Bloomberg’s survey of forecasters had pegged the number at just 3.2%. The new GDP data comes after weeks of delay caused […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
Aixcrypto Establishes UAE Subsidiary And Obtains Web3 Operations License Approval To Support Global Ai And Web3 Expansion
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Aixcrypto Holdings Inc AIXC.O:AIXCRYPTO ESTABLISHES UAE SUBSIDIARY AND OBTAINS WEB3 OPERATIONS LICENSE APPROVAL TO SUPPORT GLOBAL AI AND WEB3 EXPANSIONReuters
Tue, Dec 23
JPMorgan Eyes Crypto Services As Institutional Demand Grows – A Boost For BTC Price?
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is considering offering cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients, based on reports from Bloomberg and Reuters. The move is reported to be in early stages and has not been confirmed by the bank. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s $126K Sprint May Be Over — Fidelit...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 23
India wants to pump $32 billion into its banking system liquidity in just a month
India will inject historic $32 billion worth of rupee liquidity into its banking system over the next month, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday. The central bank confirmed it will carry out open market bond purchases worth 2 trillion rupees ($22.34 billion) between December 29 and January 22, alongside a $10 […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
BTC loses correlation with M2 money supply after historically tracking liquidity expansion
BTC decoupled from the M2 money supply, after tracking the liquidity metric during previous bull markets. BTC is expected to either break down further, as liquidity shifts to other markets, or to catch up and rally to a higher range.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 23
