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Bitcoin Trapped In Post-Breakdown Compression, A Violent Move Brewing?
Bitcoin is stuck in a tight consolidation after its sharp rejection from the $100,000 region, with price compressing into a narrow range that reflects growing market tension. As momentum builds beneath the surface, attention is focused on a decisive breakout or breakdown that could define Bitcoin’s ...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Solana DEXs end dominant 2025 with fifth straight month leading trading volume
Solana became the DEX leader in December, passing all other popular L1 and L2 chains for the fifth month in a row. Solana DEX trading was boosted by Pump Swap, HumidiFi, and the effect of the Axiom trading bot.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Sui Plans Private Transactions For 2026, Mysten Labs Co-Founder Confirms
Mysten Labs co-founder and chief product officer Adeniyi Abiodun said Sui will add “private transactions” in 2026, framing privacy as a prerequisite for scaling on-chain payments to mainstream users while still staying inside regulatory guardrails. In a post on X, Abiodun wrote: “Private transaction...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
S&P 500 index ends 2025 split between extreme winners and clear losers
The S&P 500 is set to close 2025 with a 17% rally YTD, thanks mostly to AI and Nvidia, the most valuable company on earth and the year’s best performer globally for the third time in a row. Money followed chips, data, and the physical infrastructure needed to run large models, so most stocks tied […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Chinese automakers defy EU tariffs, capture close to 13% of Europe's EV market
Chinese car manufacturers hit a record in November. They grabbed 12.8% of Europe’s electric vehicle market despite facing new tariffs from the European Union. Dataforce numbers seen by Bloomberg show Chinese brands also passed 13% in hybrid vehicle sales across the EU, EFTA countries, and the UK. BYD and SAIC Motor are leading. Newer players […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
World’s 500 richest people added $2.2T in 2025 on stocks, crypto, and commodities
The 500 richest people on Earth added a record $2.2 trillion to their net worth this year. That brought their total combined fortune to $11.9 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The explosion in wealth came as stocks, crypto, and commodities all surged. This happened under President Donald Trump’s second term, kicked off by […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
XRP Sees 80% Spike In Major Metric, Why This Matters For Price Appreciation
XRP has recorded a notable surge in one of its most closely watched derivative indicators, which brings attention to how traders are positioning around the asset. Data shows that open interest tied to XRP derivatives jumped by about 80% within a very short four-hour window in the recent trading day,...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
OpenAI is handing out bigger paychecks to workers than any tech startup ever
OpenAI is handing out bigger paychecks to its workers than any other technology startup has done before, based on financial records the company showed to investors. The artificial intelligence company gives each worker around $1.5 million in stock compensation on average. This calculation covers all of its roughly 4,000 employees. That number stands more than […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
This New Crypto Could Be the Cheapest Opportunity with 500% Potential Ahead of Q1 2026
The largest crypto gains do not usually begin when everybody is buying. According to the views of trade analysts in the market, the most promising cryptocurrency to invest in is the one that frequently appears silent before it engages and gains momentum. Rather than pursue assets that have already rocketed, most investors are now searching […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Peter Brandt vindicated after calling silver's crash to $70
A trader with decades of experience told silver investors to watch out just before prices took a dramatic swing this week. Peter Brandt issued his warning over the weekend, and the market proved him right within hours. Brandt was on X congratulating people who made money betting on silver and platinum lately. But he added […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Riot Platforms On Dec 30, Entered Into Sales Agreement For Offering Of Up To $500 Million Common Stock - SEC Filing
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Riot Platforms Inc RIOT.O:RIOT PLATFORMS: ON DEC 30, ENTERED INTO SALES AGREEMENT FOR OFFERING OF UP TO $500 MILLION COMMON STOCK - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001104659-25-125315]Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Bitwise files for 11 new crypto ETFs tracking altcoins like Aave, Zcash, and Ethena
Bitwise filed for 11 crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, with the aim to offer exposure to Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Ethena (ENA), and other altcoins.
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Wed, Dec 31
BitMine Loads Up On $98 Million Worth Of ETH As 2025 Winds Down
According to market reports, BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired roughly $97.6 million worth of Ethereum on Tuesday, buying about 32,938 ETH as investors trimmed positions near the end of the year. Related Reading: Crypto Controversy: SKorean Lawmaker Scrutinized Over Family’s Exchange Links The...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
Ukrainian Binance users face new fiat withdrawal restrictions
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has reportedly suspended direct withdrawals to bank card accounts for traders in Ukraine. Local media revealed the restriction is part of a revamp of Binance’s fiat channels in the region that affects other services as well. The platform later said the measure does not concern all Ukrainian users. Crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 31
Dogecoin Near $0.11–$0.12 Offers ‘Incredible Risk/Reward,’ Says Analyst
Crypto analyst Matt Hughes, who posts as “The Great Mattsby,” called the $0.11–$0.12 zone “incredible” risk/reward for Dogecoin in a Dec. 30 X post, sharing a weekly DOGE/USDT chart to argue the support is clearly defined. Another trader pushed back, saying traders may be “better off picking a good ...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
Cardano Approves Critical Integrations Budget In Key Governance Vote
Cardano’s governance process closed out 2025 with a tangible green light: the “Critical Integrations Budget Info Action” has been ratified, a step EMURGO framed as foundational to getting priority ecosystem integrations funded and executed. In a post on X late Tuesday, EMURGO said the action cleared...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 31
Crypto Headed For A $10 Trillion Future? Hoskinson Says RWA Is The Key
Charles Hoskinson isn’t backing away from big predictions. The Cardano founder says crypto is still early, despite years of growth and repeated boom-and-bust cycles. In his view, the industry is setting up for something much larger—both in size and in reach. Related Reading: Crypto Heat Fizzling Out...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 31
