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Coinme Resumes Full Operations In Washington State
Dec 30 (Reuters) - COINME RESUMES FULL OPERATIONS IN WASHINGTON STATECOINME: REACHED AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO STAY AGENCY'S TEMPORARY ORDER TO CEASE AND DESISTFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Something Big Is Coming — Investor Hints At XRP ETF Breakthrough This Week
Investor Paul Barron’s hint at “big news” has reignited attention on XRP exchange-traded funds this week, sending the community into speculation over possible upcoming announcements or launches. Related Reading: Crypto Heat Fizzling Out? US Search Interest Plunges As Retail Shy Away Traders and hold...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
Shiba Inu Lead Dev Issues Must-Read Year-End Letter: What You Must Know
Shiba Inu lead developer Kaal Dhairya published a year-end letter on Dec. 29 describing what he called the most difficult period in the project’s history, outlining post-hack recovery steps, law-enforcement engagement, and a proposed on-chain claims system meant to track repayment to affected users....Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
Disputes over stablecoin governance delays South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act until 2026
South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act is facing delays as unresolved disagreements over stablecoin oversight and governance continue to divide key financial authorities. While the proposed legislation is expected to introduce wide-ranging investor protection measures, officials now claim that formal submission is unlikely to occur until the new year. Digital Asset Basic Act faces submission […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Microsoft's Satya Nadella takes big leadership swings in race to catch up to AI leaders
Microsoft’s leader Satya Nadella has been busy shifting roles and responsibilities at the tech company this year, bringing in new talent and moving people around as the firm tries to stay on top in the artificial intelligence race. The head of the 50-year-old company has brought in big names like Jay Parikh, who led the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Grayscale highlighted the growing preference for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies
In the last quarter of 2025, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies witnessed a significant surge in performance and market capitalization dominance within the sector. This change in investors’ attitude has seen the sector defy broader crypto market headwinds, including volatility, pullbacks in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Why are privacy coins surging despite […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Still Has A Path To $28 This Cycle, Analyst Says
XRP could still reach $28 this cycle under a “non-base-case” scenario driven by an altcoin-heavy rotation, according to CryptoInsightUK analyst Will Taylor, who argued that XRP’s multi-year technical compression leaves room for an outsized move if market structure and sentiment align. In his Dec. 27...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
South Korean investors stay committed to BitMine despite 82% stock drop in 2025
BitMine, the U.S.-listed Ether hoarder backed by Peter Thiel and run by former Wall Street strategist Tom Lee, has become South Korea’s second most bought overseas stock in 2025. That’s despite the fact that its BNMR stock collapsed by 82% since early July. According to the Financial Times, South Korean retail traders poured a net $1.4 billion into BitMine this year alone, ranking it just […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Russia’s justice department drafts amendments to criminalize illegal crypto mining
The Russian justice ministry has prepared harsh new penalties for miners minting cryptocurrencies outside the law. The measures aimed at curbing illegal mining activities across the country include hefty fines, “forced labor” and even prison sentences. Moscow to prosecute illegal miners under updated criminal law The Ministry of Justice in Moscow is proposing amendments to […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Canadian scammer posing as Coinbase support exposed in $2 million crypto theft
A scammer posing as support personnel from Coinbase defrauded more than $2 million in cryptocurrency during 2025 by staging social engineering attacks. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT exposed the Canadian threat actor, known as Haby or Havard, using on-chain analysis and social media evidence. The scammer made calls to Coinbase users with phone numbers claiming to be […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Iran’s Currency Crisis Triggers Protests, CEO Says Bitcoin Offers Exit
According to local reports, protests spread through Iran’s capital city Monday as the rial plunged to record lows and families watched savings shrink. The currency traded at about 1.4 million rials to the US dollar, and the rial has lost over 40% of its purchasing power since the two-week war ...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
Ripple (XRP) Army Divided: Which Crypto to Buy Today for Long-Term as Half Rotate Into This Under $0.05 Giant
Ripple’s XRP began the fourth week of December under increased pressure as market movement weakened around the $1.90 region, symbolizing an escalating level of indecision in the market. This indecision has led to heightened debate among XRP market proponents about the best crypto to buy for now. While XRP technical indicators are mixed and the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Will Bitcoin Price Crash Today? BlackRock’s BTC Moves Shakes Market
BlackRock has transferred a significant amount of BTC to the crypto exchange Coinbase, sparking concerns about a sell-off. This comes as the Bitcoin price continues to struggle to break above $90,000 successfully. Bitcoin Price At Risk as BlackRock Transfers BTC Arkham data shows that Blackrock depo...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC recovers to $87,000 as retail optimism offsets steady ETF outflows
Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $88,000 at press time on Tuesday, following a rejection at $90,000 the previous day. Institutional support remains mixed amid steady outflow from US spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Strategy Inc.’s acquisition of 1,229 BTC last week.
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Tue, Dec 30
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Unveils His Crypto Predictions For 2026
Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi published a category-by-category set of 2026 crypto predictions on X late Monday, arguing next year will “surprise, both to the upside and to the downside” even if “the trend lines mostly continue.” Bitcoin And Crypto Predictions For 2026 His headline macro call pair...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
