Trump wants tech firms to 'pay their own way' as power demand soars
" alt="Trump wants tech firms to 'pay their own way' as power demand soars">The POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Microsoft first to make changes this week.
Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report
">Meta's Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development.
Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers
" alt="Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers">The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements.
Ethereum must pass 'walkaway test' to endure for 100 years: Buterin
">Quantum resistance, scalable architecture, and a better block-building model that resists centralization pressures are needed if Ethereum is to pass the test of time.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
3 ETH price charts predict a sharp move to $4K is brewing
">ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.
Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy
">With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million.
Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails
">The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia.
Trump-linked World Liberty brings $3.4B stablecoin into crypto lending markets
">World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.
Crypto custody company BitGo seeks up to $201 million in US IPO
">BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks leading the deal.
Strategy makes biggest Bitcoin purchase since July 2025, adds $1.25B in BTC
">Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.
Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapses
" alt="Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapses">The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token can turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.
70 economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro
">Seventy economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning private stablecoins and foreign payment firms threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed firms
" alt="Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed firms">DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations would make it difficult for licensed firms to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.
Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade
">Bitcoin drove $404 million of crypto ETP outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.
OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts
" alt="OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts">Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.
Powell investigation may introduce ‘risk premia’ for Bitcoin: Analysts
">Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.
Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100
" alt="Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100">Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.
Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality
">From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.
Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
">Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data.
Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge
" alt="Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge">A Coinbase executive says changes to the GENIUS Act could weaken US dollar stablecoins as China moves to boost the digital yuan by allowing interest-bearing wallets.
Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents
" alt="Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents">Ethereum transactions were the most costly in May 2022 when fees were over $200 per transaction on average. They have been declining since.
Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: Report
">Binance let a network of 13 high‑risk accounts move $1.7 billion in crypto, including $144 million, after its 2023 US plea deal, according to the Financial Times.
Bybit relaunches UK platform via Archax under FCA promotion rules
" alt="Bybit relaunches UK platform via Archax under FCA promotion rules">Bybit is relaunching in the UK with a stripped‑back spot and P2P platform, reopening a market it exited after the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) 2023 crackdown.
XRP’s familiarity helps push ETFs past $1B assets: Exec
">XRP has a “number of reasons” that are attracting traditional investor dollars, which has helped to push XRP ETFs over $1 billion in assets, says CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung.
NFT winter deepens: Monthly sales hit lowest point of the year
">NFT sales fell to $320 million in November — their lowest this year — with early December off to a weak start as top collections slide across the board.
Bullish posts record Q3 earnings, but shares keep sliding
" alt="Bullish posts record Q3 earnings, but shares keep sliding">Bullish posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter, but the strong results failed to sway investors, with the company’s share price continuing to decline.
DeFi players launch alliance to champion Ethereum to policymakers
" alt="DeFi players launch alliance to champion Ethereum to policymakers">Major DeFi protocols on Ethereum have banded together to counter the so-called “outsized influence” of centralized crypto firms on US policymaking.
Nasdaq issues warning to TON Strategy over $272M Toncoin purchase
">Nasdaq has reprimanded TON Strategy for its $272.7 million Toncoin purchase and PIPE deal, citing missed shareholder approval rules.
Onchain revenue nears $20B in 2025, marking a maturity test for crypto: Research
">Blockchain fees are set to reach $19.8 billion this year, demonstrating the technology’s growth beyond speculation into real, user-driven economic activity.
DYdX planning US market entry by 2026: Report
">DYdX President Eddie Zhang reportedly said the decentralized exchange would offer spot trading for cryptocurrencies as part of its move into the US later this year.
Core Scientific falls short of shareholder votes for CoreWeave buyout
" alt="Core Scientific falls short of shareholder votes for CoreWeave buyout">CoreWeave has been trying to acquire Core Scientific for over a year in one of the most-watched M&A deals in crypto.
How an all-time-high gold sell-off could push Bitcoin to $200K
">As investors exit gold for digital assets, Bitcoin could be the next big winner — possibly crossing the $200,000 barrier.
Google announces quantum advantage, 13,000 times faster than supercomputers
" alt="Google announces quantum advantage, 13,000 times faster than supercomputers">Google's Willow quantum computer processor was able to map out the features of a molecule 13,000 times faster than a modern supercomputer.
Crypto, Fintech push back against banks’ war on open banking
">The Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation and fintech allies urged the CFPB to finalize an open banking rule ensuring consumers, not banks, control their data.
Bitcoin eyes CME gap below as BTC price dips 2.5% to risk $100K collapse
">Bitcoin price dropped 2.5% on the day to attempt to fill the latest weekend CME futures gap, while traders warned that $100,000 could fail as support.
US political turmoil tests ‘institutional confidence’ as crypto ETFs bleed
">The outflows come as “No Kings” protests sweep across the US amid a prolonged government shutdown and political division, deepening market risk aversion.
Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards
">Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
How to read crypto charts in 2025 (even if you’re a beginner)
">Patterns, tools and indicators are key to making smarter crypto trading decisions. They help you spot trends and anticipate market moves with better insight.
Bolivia’s new president backs blockchain to tackle government corruption
">Bolivian President-elect Rodrigo Paz plans to use blockchain for public procurement and include crypto in asset declarations for a new fund.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Crypto funds’ two-week inflow streak ends: Here’s what went wrong
">Onchain investors were more bearish to the Binance liquidity cascade, while crypto ETP traders have largely shrugged off the Friday crash, according to CoinShares.
Quantum computers could bring lost Bitcoin back to life: Here’s how
">Quantum computing could enable the reverse engineering of private keys from publicly exposed ones, putting the security of Bitcoin holders at risk.
China Merchants Bank tokenizes $3.8B fund on BNB Chain in Hong Kong
">CMBI’s tokenization initiative with BNB Chain builds on its previous work with Singapore-based DigiFT, which tokenized its fund on Solana in August.
Altcoins typically dump hard before altseason. Will history repeat?
">Crypto analysts identified historical patterns showing that major market dumps preceded altcoin rallies, suggesting altseason could be just ahead.
US Senate confirms Treasury official as government shutdown continues
" alt="US Senate confirms Treasury official as government shutdown continues">As the Treasury’s Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Jonathan McKernan can influence policies on banking and a US digital dollar.
OpenAI hits $500B valuation, surpassing SpaceX as world’s largest startup
">Tether is estimated to be the crypto company closest to rivaling OpenAI’s $500 billion valuation, far ahead of Coinbase, Ripple and Circle.
Memecoins attract users, but platforms reap the profits: Report
">Galaxy Research’s latest report finds that memecoins draw new users into crypto, but the spoils go to enrich launchpads, exchanges and bots rather than traders themselves.
From coffee shops to airlines: Who accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025
">Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025.
Strategy adds $22M in Bitcoin, now holds more than 640K BTC
">Strategy’s latest $22.1 million Bitcoin purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 640,031 BTC, acquired for around $47.35 billion.
New York’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams drops reelection bid
">New York City Mayor Eric Adams is officially out of the mayoral race, plunging the city’s pro-crypto push into limbo.
Bitchat searches, downloads spike in Madagascar amid protests
" alt="Bitchat searches, downloads spike in Madagascar amid protests">Protests erupted in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, last Thursday over ongoing water and power cuts, with demonstrations later spreading across the country.
New advanced X account takeover attack targets crypto community
" alt="New advanced X account takeover attack targets crypto community">A new, hard-to-spot phishing campaign is hijacking crypto personalities’ X accounts by abusing X’s app authorization system to bypass passwords and 2FA.
Crypto treasury share buybacks could signal a ‘credibility race’ is on
">Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, told Cointelegraph treasury companies are competing to see who can create the most enticing structure.
Bitcoin price $150K target comes as analyst sees weeks to all-time highs
">Bitcoin can easily return to price “expansion” based on data from the NVT leading indicator, new BTC price research from CryptoQuant concludes.
DBS, Franklin Templeton, Ripple team up to launch tokenized lending
" alt="DBS, Franklin Templeton, Ripple team up to launch tokenized lending">DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple will offer tokenized trading and lending services on the XRP Ledger to attract institutional investors.
How a $123M crypto scam in Australia laundered millions through a ‘legit’ business
"> Australian authorities busted a $123-million crypto fraud. The scheme used seemingly legit businesses for crypto money laundering.
Elon Musk’s lawyer to chair $200M Dogecoin treasury: Report
">Elon Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro is set to chair a planned $200 million Dogecoin treasury company backed by House of Doge, as memecoin treasury vehicles begin to emerge.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Venezuela’s crypto adoption surges amid inflation and currency collapse
">From corner shops to big retailers, Venezuelans are embracing stablecoins as inflation soars and the bolívar loses over 70% of its value.
