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Ether ETFs snap outflow streak while XRP products post multi-week highs

Altcoin ETF flows are diverging, with Ether stabilizing, XRP drawing steady demand and smaller funds seeing uneven traction.

Hageman video fuels Senate chatter as Lummis leaves Wyoming seat open

Harriet Hageman’s “Soon” teaser on X sharpens talk of a 2026 Senate bid to replace crypto ally Cynthia Lummis, raising the stakes for Wyoming’s pro‑crypto brand.

Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.

Crypto altseaon unlikely in 2026 as ‘blue-chip survivors’ to win out: Analyst

CoinEx’s Jeff Ko tells Cointelegraph there likely won’t be an altseason in 2026 as liquidity will flow into the top cryptocurrencies.

CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs

CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rally

Bitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.

BlackRock pins Bitcoin ETF as major theme alongside T-bills, tech stocks

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion asset manager's homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the market heads into 2026.

Bitmine’s stash crosses 4M ETH after latest $40M buy

Bitmine's Ether haul now exceeds 4 million tokens worth over $12 billion after the company purchased nearly 100 million Ether in the past week.

Recent Bitcoin miner capitulation may signal bottom is near: VanEck

Bitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices.

Wall Street’s bid on crypto dominated 2025 but what’s the demand outlook for 2026?

Federal Reserve policy and crypto-friendly regulation could be setting the market up for a bullish 2026, but there are still a handful of hurdles investors should be aware of.

Palmer Luckey’s Erebor hits $4.3B valuation as regulators advance bank charter

Luckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking.

EU council endorses offline and online versions of digital euro

The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version.

ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt

The transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile.

Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchain

Two bills and one resolution proposed by state lawmaker Wendy Rogers could allow Arizona voters to change the state's taxation laws applied to digital assets and blockchain.

Strategy boosts USD reserve with $748M stock sale, skips Bitcoin purchases

The company sold about 4.5 million common shares last week, lifting its cash reserves to $2.19 billion while pausing Bitcoin purchases.

David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘

Following Michael Selig's confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer "clear regulatory guidelines" for digital assets.

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

Behind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight.

Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward on-chain finance

From niche experiment to $7 billion market, tokenized US Treasurys are quietly becoming a major driver of institutional onchain yield.

Price predictions 12/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but higher levels are expected to attract strong selling by the bears.

JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report

The move by the traditional banking giant would represent a significant deepening of ties to the crypto industry and change in CEO Jamie Dimon’s approach to digital assets.

Ether analysts see ‘upward breakout’ as ETH price returns to $3K

Ether rebounded 16% to reclaim $3,000 as whales accumulate heavily, exchange supply hits nine-year lows and network activity surges.

Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push

Coinbase is buying The Clearing Company as it expands into prediction markets and broadens its product lineup beyond crypto trading.

Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%

The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.

Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says

Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency and gives its central bank authority to regulate and license providers to reduce fraud and systemic risks.

Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinShares

Crypto funds broke three weeks of net positive flows, after US investor sentiment took a hit following delays to the long-awaited CLARITY Act, set to reach the Senate in January 2026.

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.

Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalation

Critics say the decision to fast-track a brand ownership vote exposed weaknesses in how one of DeFi’s largest DAOs handles governance process.

DEX adoption, HIP-3 fuel $200 HYPE case as rivals threaten Hyperliquid’s dominance

Cantor Fitzgerald is predicting a HYPE rally to $200 by 2035, but rival DEXs are attracting a growing share of crypto traders as they emerge with lucrative reward farming systems.

Bitcoin ‘Santa rally’ targets $120K as key BTC metric flips bullish

Bitcoin approached $90,000 amid Santa rally speculation, backed by bullish derivatives and chart patterns that target a BTC price above $100,000.

Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reportedly weighing a proposal to let insurers invest in cryptocurrencies with a 100% capital charge.

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