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Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act Unveiled: New Task Force To Combat Digital Asset Scams
In a new bipartisan initiative to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, Senators Elissa Slotkin and Jerry Moran have unveiled the “SAFE Crypto Act,” which aims to establish a federal task force designed to address the increasing risks associated with digital asset scams. New Task Force Proposed The SA...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins, but party may fizzle next year
Trump's administration eases crypto oversight, boosting industry in 2025Crypto market structure legislation stalled in Senate, causing uncertaintyIndustry expecting SEC "innovation exemption" in early 2026 By Hannah Lang Dec 18 (Reuters) - After celebrating Donald Trump's second p...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
EDENA Capital raises $100M to expand digital securities exchanges into emerging markets
EDENA Capital Partners has raised $100 million from New York-based investment firm GEM to expand its government-approved digital securities infrastructure in emerging markets. According to a press statement shared with Cryptopolitan, the Singapore-based blockchain firm said the funding see through the launch of Security Token Offering (STO) exchanges in Indonesia and Egypt, trading assets like […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC steadies near $87,000 as strong ETF inflows offset bearish pressure
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to stabilize, holding near $87,000 on Thursday after this week’s pullback. Institutional demand shows signs of optimism, as US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded fresh inflows of over $457 million on Wednesday.
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Thu, Dec 18
xStocks tokenized equities land on Telegram via TON Blockchain
People can now trade tokenized versions of American stocks right inside the Telegram messaging app. The xStocks platform started running on TON Blockchain on December 18, 2025, and works through Wallet in Telegram, giving roughly 100 million users access to buy and sell shares any time of day. Users can buy tokenized shares of Tesla […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
XRP Ledger Adds Military-Grade Security Via Payments Engine Standard
Ripple has published the first formal specification of the XRP Ledger’s Payment Engine, positioning it as a foundational upgrade for protocol safety as XRPL moves into a more feature-dense era. The document was released in partnership with formal methods firm Common Prefix and is intended to become ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
XRP Risks Double-Top Crash Toward $0.40, Peter Brandt Warns
Veteran chartist Peter Brandt is flagging what he calls a “potential double top” on XRP’s weekly chart, a classic reversal setup that, if confirmed, would argue for materially lower prices — even as other traders point to a washed-out weekly RSI reading that has historically aligned with prior botto...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
This Cheap Crypto Could Be the Next 50x Altcoin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Surges 250% Ahead of Q1
The crypto market tends to incentivize projects much earlier than it is apparent. The largest moves tend to begin when growth becomes evident but little attention has been given. With Q1 around the corner, the opportunist investor is searching for altcoins that are already performing, but cheap enough to provide substantial returns. Such a search […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
BTCC Exchange Unwraps $2 Million Holiday Prize Pool with Luxury Rewards in Christmas Celebration Month Campaign
December 18, 2025 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, kicked off the holiday season with its Christmas Celebration Month campaign, putting $2 million in prizes on the table for traders. The announcement comes alongside the exchange’s December Proof of Reserves, which show a total reserve ratio of 128%, and the upcoming Green Dollar Coin […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Maple Finance Price Forecast: SYRUP rebounds as whale wallets accumulate amid market weakness
Maple Finance (SYRUP) price is extending its gains for the third consecutive day, trading above $0.27 on Thursday, despite the weakness in the crypto market this week. The ongoing price rebound is further supported by large whale wallets accumulating SYRUP during recent price dips.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Federal Prison No More: FTX’s Caroline Ellison Now In Community Confinement
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key witness in the FTX prosecutions, was quietly moved from federal prison to community confinement on October 16, 2025, with the transfer happening largely under the radar. Related Reading: Trump Signals Possible Pardon For Convicted Samour...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Bitwise’s 2026 Crypto Forecast: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Poised For New Record Highs
In its latest report, asset manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, Bitwise, has shared an optimistic 2026 outlook for the crypto market, anticipating significant growth, while predicting new all-time highs for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Megatrends In Crypto? Bitwise beg...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
