Oil prices jump as US-Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. JPMorgan and Moody’s warn of inflationary pressure and Fed policy implications.
Bitcoin holds as Fold’s $66M notes, BTC collateral reviewed
Fold $66 million debt, Bitcoin-backed convertible notes, BTC collateral: analysis of verification and how repayment or overhang affects liquidity, dilution.
Stablecoins edge toward rules as Senate weighs CLARITY Act
Committee timeline and policy options shape the CLARITY Act markup, stablecoin rewards and yield, SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction, affecting banks and crypto firms.
Oil markets assess Israel strike amid IHL scrutiny
Israel strikes Iranian police station, international humanitarian law (IHL), proportionality and distinction frame legality; OHCHR and NGOs cite civilian risk.
Elon Musk Denies New Mega-Merger Rumors
Elon Musk clarifies rumors around a supposed new mega-merger, as past major acquisitions like Twitter continue to influence market dynamics.
Kraken Releases December 2025 Proof of Reserves
Kraken reveals its Proof of Reserves for December 2025, affirming transparency and asset backing.
Scott Bessent Denies Tariffs Cause Inflation
Scott Bessent attributes inflation to service sector, not tariffs, in recent interview.
USDOJ Announces Compensation for CLEU Stock Scheme Victims
DOJ initiates victim compensation in China Liberal Education Holdings pump-and-dump case.
Trump Seeks $1 Billion from Harvard
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard, citing ‘heinous illegalities’ after failed settlement talks.
India to Shift Oil Purchases from Iran to Venezuela
India plans to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, following a U.S.-brokered deal.
Trump-Schumer Immigration Deal Passes Senate Amid Controversy
Trump and Schumer’s immigration funding deal passes Senate, avoiding shutdown, focuses on DHS funding and immigration reforms.
Kraken Lists USAT Stablecoin for Trading Access
Kraken lists USAT, a Tether-backed stablecoin, for trading, signaling a new era in regulated digital currency.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair
Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair nominee, markets react to Warsh’s hawkish stance on inflation.
Tesla Invests $2B in xAI Amidst AI Expansion
Tesla’s $2B investment in xAI marks strategic AI growth, without direct cryptocurrency impact.
CFTC Plans New Rules for Prediction Markets
CFTC to establish new rules for prediction markets, withdrawing prior bans for regulatory clarity.
Bybit Launches Dual Prize Pool Event for Traders
Bybit hosts a $120,000 dual prize pool event every Wednesday, featuring a 100% win rate lucky draw for active traders.
Peter Schiff Explains the Gold Surge: Real Yields, Fed Cuts, and the DXY Breakdown
Peter Schiff on gold prices explains why $5,000 gold signals a collapsing dollar, falling real yields, and Federal Reserve easing in 2026. Learn how inflation, DXY, and silver are driving a global shift back to real money.
BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Options-Based BTC Funds Expand
BlackRock has filed a preliminary Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, an options-based Bitcoin fund that aims to generate yield from IBIT call options.
Meta Denies WhatsApp Chat Access Amid Privacy Lawsuit
Meta faces lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims, executives deny chat access allegations.
Senator Warren Seeks Delay in Trump’s DeFi Charter
Senator Warren calls for delay in World Liberty’s charter review over Trump ties.
CZ at Davos Signals a New Crypto Cycle Built on Tokenization, Payments, and AI
CZ at Davos outlined how tokenization, crypto payments, and AI will drive the next phase of global crypto adoption as governments and financial institutions begin integrating blockchain into core economic infrastructure.
Saga Pauses EVM Chain After $7M Exploit: What It Means for Cosmos and Cross-Chain Security
Saga Pauses its EVM chain after a $7M exploit involving cross-chain minting and liquidity drains, triggering a Saga Dollar depeg and raising serious security concerns across the Cosmos ecosystem.
Vitalik Buterin Signals Full Return to Decentralized Social in 2026
Vitalik Buterin signals a full return to Decentralized Social in 2026, shifting his social media activity to protocol based networks like Lens and Farcaster as Ethereum moves back toward self sovereignty and privacy.
Zama Token Sale: Public Auction Goes Live Today as the Market Faces a $55M FDV Price Discovery Test
Zama token sale analysis covering the public auction, $55M FDV floor, sealed-bid Dutch auction mechanics, and how to interpret ZAMA’s TGE.
Bitmine Ethereum Holdings Rise as Corporate ETH Accumulation Accelerates
Bitmine Ethereum holdings rise above 4.2 million ETH as the company accelerates its corporate treasury strategy through large-scale accumulation and staking infrastructure.
Yat Siu Declares Crypto’s Trump Trade Over
Yat Siu explains crypto industry maturation post-2025 trade policies impact. Compliance and utility tokens as future focus.
Trump Administration Considers Contractors for Venezuelan Oil Security
Trump administration deliberates using private contractors in Venezuela for oil security amid local instability and investment concerns.
Venezuelan Leader Machado Proposes Sharing Nobel Peace Prize with Trump
Venezuelan leader Machado proposes sharing Nobel Peace Prize with Trump as diplomatic gesture during U.S. meeting.
Ethereum Sentiment Mirrors Pre-Rally Conditions, Says Santiment
Ethereum sentiment neutral-negative amid staking demand, resembling pre-rally conditions: Santiment analysis.
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Proposal for 2027: Implications for Crypto Markets
Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget proposal could reshape defense equities, with no direct impact on cryptocurrency markets.
Stripe Partners with Crypto.com for Direct Crypto Payments
Stripe’s integration with Crypto.com enables direct crypto payments, supporting stablecoins like USDC.
Moody’s Projects Stablecoins as Key in 2026 Finance
Moody’s 2026 outlook sees stablecoins as core infrastructure for tokenized finance settlements.
Folks Finance Plans 2026 Roadmap with Incentives Announced
Folks Finance reveals its 2026 roadmap with new incentives and project details, aiming at crypto advancements.
Polymarket Introduces Betting on U.S. Housing Prices
Polymarket and Parcl launch U.S. housing price prediction markets, leveraging Parcl’s indices for settlement.
U.S. Sanctions’ Continued Impact on Venezuelan Petro
Explore ongoing U.S. sanctions affecting Venezuela’s Petro amidst financial and crypto markets challenges.
Melania Memecoin Launch Sparks Controversy and Market Surge
Melania Trump memecoin sees massive initial profits followed by rapid decline, spurring ethical and financial scrutiny.
Bitcoin Drops 3.14% Amid Market Decline
Bitcoin’s value falls below $87,000, marking a six-day decline, as crypto market impacts observed.
Bitcoin Spurs Record SEC Filings in 2025
Bitcoin drives record SEC filings in 2025 with growing institutional demand.
OpenAI’s Rumored $100 Billion Funding Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed reports of OpenAI’s major $100 billion funding round lack official verification.
ECB Approves Digital Euro Preparations Pending Legislation
ECB completes digital euro technical prep; awaits legislative approval for potential 2029 release.
Crypto Market Awaits True Bottom: Santiment Analysis
Crypto market optimism hinders bottom expectations. Santiment projects possible retest of Bitcoin lows. Review data and market reactions.
SEC Proposes Officer Bans for Former FTX Executives
The SEC seeks multi-year bans for ex-FTX execs Ellison and Wang for defrauding investors using FTX customer funds.
Modern Treasury and Paxos Forge Stablecoin Partnership
Modern Treasury partners with Paxos to integrate stablecoin payments, enhancing enterprise financial workflows.
Uniswap to Vote on UNI Token Burn Proposal
Uniswap initiates vote on significant UNI token burn by December 25, impacting governance and protocol fees.
BNB Price Plummets as Crypto Market Faces Downtrend
BNB dives nearly 4% amid broader crypto market selloff and Bitcoin’s volatility.
Upbit Suffers Major Hack, 44.5 Billion KRW Stolen
Upbit faces major hack; 44.5 billion KRW in Solana assets stolen. CEO ensures user protection.
Zcash Foundation Emphasizes Community Engagement in 2025 Reports
Zcash Foundation’s 2025 reports highlight community openness and ecosystem developments. Discover key changes and insights.
HashKey Targets Hong Kong’s First Crypto IPO
HashKey plans Hong Kong IPO, targeting $215 million with shares priced between $0.76–$0.89.
SpaceX Announces Potential 2026 IPO Amidst Rising Valuation
SpaceX hints at a 2026 IPO, targeting $30B raise with a $1.5T valuation.
Viberate Faces Unrelated Nigerian Artist 2025 Speculation
Viberate (VIB) unaffected by Nigerian artist 2025 wealth claims, official sources report.