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Solana Gains Institutional Momentum as New On-Chain Bond Deal and XRP Integration Build Hype
Solana (SOL) is gradually entering a new phase of institutional visibility as recent developments in tokenized finance and cross-chain asset integration draw increasing attention to the network. Related Reading: What’s Happening With The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Prices Recently? From a high-p...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 13
SEC Chair Touts Crypto-Led Shift To On-Chain Finance
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is leaning into a message that would’ve sounded borderline heretical in Washington not that long ago: the rails are changing, and crypto-native infrastructure is going to be part of it. “As I told @MariaBartiromo last week, US financial markets are poised to move on-chain,” Atk...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 13
OCC green lights Ripple, BitGo, Paxos national trust bank charter applications
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced conditional approvals for five national trust bank charter applications from cryptocurrency-related firms, Ripple, BitGo, and Paxos, alongside Circle and Fidelity Digital Assets. All five companies are responsible for issuing stablecoins. However, Fidelity is yet to issue its own stablecoin, still allegedly said to be […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Crypto's Tether launches public offer to buy Italian soccer club Juventus
USDT issuer Tether on Friday announced that it has submitted a binding, all-cash proposal to acquire majority (65.4%) of Italian soccer club Juventus Football Club, via Exor, the holding company that owns the club. This transaction is reportedly fully backed by Tether’s own capital, will depend on regulatory approvals and Exor’s acceptance. In a press […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Cardano Sentiment Turns Cautious as NIGHT Token Fallout and $0.45 Resistance Cap Price Action
Cardano is about to end the week with a complex mix of technical pressure, token fallout, and shifting sentiment, as ADA struggles to break beyond its familiar resistance zone. Related Reading: ‘No Time To Experiment’: Russia To Establish Strict Crypto Regulations In 2026 The market is attempting to...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 12
‘I Buy XRP From Now On,’ Says World’s Highest-IQ Claimant
Young Hoon Kim — the social-media personality who styles himself as the “IQ 276” record holder — just gave the XRP crowd a fresh piece of rocket fuel. “I buy XRP from now on,” Kim wrote on X on Friday, in what appears to be his first straight-up XRP shoutout after days of near-constant Bitcoin evang...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 12
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding regulated crypto infrastructure for institutional clients
Coinbase and Standard Chartered have expanded their partnership to develop a broader range of crypto services, targeting institutional clients and focusing on regulated access to digital asset markets. The collaboration centers on building trading, custody, staking, and lending capabilities designed to meet institutional requirements for security, compliance, and settlement efficiency. The partnership brings together Coinbase, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Reaction To Fed Policy Turns Bearish After Each FOMC Update
The Bitcoin’s behavior around US Federal Reserve announcements has become one of the most consistent market patterns of the year. After every FOMC update, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has reacted with a noticeable downside move, underscoring how closely the asset is now tied to shifting intere...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 12
Crypto Has Changed — CFTC Withdraws Years-Old Virtual Currency Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced on Dec. 11, 2025 that it has withdrawn its 2020 interpretive guidance on when a crypto trade counts as “actual delivery,” a move the agency said responds to major changes in crypto markets and trading practices. Related Reading: Satoshi Lives Again:...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 12
Ripple (XRP) Holders Diversify Into This $0.035 Token Analysts Call the Next Big Cryptocurrency for Portfolio Growth
XRP again manages to attract the attention of the institutional market, given that the XRP-related ETFs recently attracted more inflows than the Ethereum and Solana markets combined. This comes at a time when $935M of assets have been committed to XRP ETFs, with $245M of assets committed to XRP ETPs last week. The token is […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Trump said he’s choosing between Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh for the next Fed chair
Donald Trump on Friday said he’s down to either Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh for the next Federal Reserve chair, telling The Wall Street Journal that both men would help bring interest rates to the level he wants, which is “around 1% or even lower.” Trump explained that Warsh, who once served as a Fed […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Bitcoin stays weak as rising prices trigger renewed selling from holders
Bitcoin keeps losing ground as every minor rise in price draws quick selling from investors who bought close to its October peak. The largest cryptocurrency slipped 3.6% to $89,502 on Friday during New York hours and has now fallen almost 30% since hitting a record high of $126,000 on October 6. Even with the Federal […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Did Amazon Strike A 5 Billion XRP Deal With Ripple? Expert Answers
Crypto expert Crypto Sensei has drawn attention to rumors that Amazon struck a 5 billion XRP deal with Ripple. The expert explained what the deal is really about and what Ripple’s end goal is using the altcoin. Expert Clarifies Rumors Of Amazon’s 5 Million XRP Deal With Ripple In an X post, Cr...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 12
Zcash (ZEC) Approaches Critical Breakout Zone With Bulls Targeting Higher Levels After Recent Surge
Zcash’s latest price movement has pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight, as momentum builds around a potential breakout from a long-standing resistance zone. Related Reading: What’s Happening With The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Prices Recently? After a sharp climb th...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 12
Avalanche (AVAX) Battles for Institutional Adoption, but Top Traders Are Shifting to GeeFi (GEE) for Massive ROI by Q2
While established blockchains navigate a complex market, GeeFi is demonstrating what unstoppable momentum looks like with its highly successful presale. The project’s initial funding stage was completed in less than fourteen days, bringing in an impressive $500,000 and signaling strong market confidence. This powerful start has transitioned into a high-velocity Phase 2, which has now […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
AI tools are expected to generate $263 billion in global online holiday sales
This holiday season, more people are turning to computer programs that use artificial intelligence to help them pick out presents. Big stores like Walmart and Target are working fast to make sure they show up when customers use these tools. Salesforce, a business research company, put out a report last month saying AI will help […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Is In Trouble As Leading DeFi Platform Threatens Exit
Shiba Inu’s Layer-2 network, Shibarium, is facing a serious challenge after a prominent decentralized finance platform within its ecosystem publicly warned that it may abandon the chain entirely. K9 Finance DAO, a liquid staking protocol built on Shibarium, announced it has set a firm deadline to re...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 12
Ethereum (ETH) Price Targets $3,500, As This $0.035 ETH-Based Token Emerges as Top Crypto To Buy for DeFi Exposure
Ethereum saw a massive rally after it broke out of the descending price channel, shooting from $3,100 to $3,400 in a matter of hours as short sellers were squeezed out of the market. Volumes have risen to near $30 billion, and market sentiment strongly favors the outcome of the FOMC meeting. Now that the technical […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 12
