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Vote on Trump’s CFTC chair pick could come today, US senator says

Senators could vote on Michael Selig's nomination to head the CFTC, which, if successful, is expected to lead to the departure of acting Chair Caroline Pham.

Bitcoin rallies fail at $94K despite Fed policy shift: Here’s why

Bitcoin price breakouts continue to be rejected at $94,000, even as traders’ long-term view of US monetary policy and the crypto market turns bullish.

Bank of Mexico warns fragmented global rules expose stablecoins to stress, arbitrage

The Bank of Mexico's new stability report flags liquidity, contagion and regulatory-arbitrage risks as crypto adoption accelerates in Latin America.

Bhutan goes for gold, announces sovereign-backed RWA token

The Himalayan Kingdom mines Bitcoin, holds digital asset reserves, and has embraced blockchain technology to modernize its financial system.

Texas grid is heating up again, this time from AI, not Bitcoin miners

ERCOT reported a record surge in large-load requests, with AI data centers surpassing Bitcoin miners and reshaping Texas’s grid planning and reliability outlook.

US SEC's Crenshaw takes aim at crypto in final weeks at the agency

Caroline Crenshaw, the financial agency’s sole remaining Democratic commissioner, is expected to depart in January, 18 months after her official term ended.

Belarus blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia clamps down on crypto gray area

Belarus blocked major crypto exchange domains the same day Russia signaled it may ease regulated crypto access requirements while clamping down on the gray market.

Prediction markets bet Bitcoin won’t reach $100K before year’s end

Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the Oct. 10 crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.

Bitcoin treasuries stall in Q4, but largest holders keep stacking sats

Bitcoin treasury adoption slowed during the fourth quarter, but the largest firms continued to accumulate BTC, with public companies now holding over 4.7% of the total Bitcoin supply.

Trust Wallet taps Revolut for crypto purchases in Europe

Trust Wallet’s “zero-fee” crypto purchases through Revolut arrive weeks after the fintech unicorn hit a $75 billion valuation in a private share sale.

Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: ETH price poised for 80% rally in 2026

Ether's inverse head-and-shoulders pattern and rebound from a key accumulation zone signal a potential 80% rally in 2026.

Bitcoin due 2026 bottom as exchange volumes grind lower: Analysis

Bitcoin analysis warned that the next BTC price bottom may appear in 2026 as exchange trading volume enters a long grind lower.

UK FCA makes pound stablecoin payments 2026 priority

The UK’s financial watchdog has put British pound‑pegged stablecoin payments on its 2026 growth agenda, as London scrambles to keep its edge in digital finance.

Coinbase opens Solana DEX access as CeFi and DeFi converge

Coinbase has plugged directly into Solana’s fast-growing DeFi ecosystem, letting users trade any Solana token via DEX rails without a formal listing.

Bubblemaps challenges PEPE’s fair launch, alleges 30% of genesis supply bundled

About 30% of the initial PEPE supply was bundled under the same entity, which sold $2 million worth of tokens the day after launch, according to Bubblemaps.

Poland resubmits vetoed crypto bill with ‘not even a comma’ changed

The Polish government reintroduced an identical version of an 84-page crypto bill that was vetoed by the president, raising questions about local versus centralized EU oversight.

UAE telco giant e& taps dirham stablecoin for bill payments pilot

The MoU marks a cautious step toward real-world stablecoin payments in the UAE, with e& assessing how AE Coin may integrate into its digital channels.

XRP transaction fees drop 89%: Is price headed below $1.75?

XRP price risked a 15% drop to as low as $1.73, fuelled by collapsing transaction fees, reduced speculator appetite and a weakening technical structure.

Norway’s central bank says CBDC ‘not warranted,’ cites strong payment system

Norway rules that a digital krone is unnecessary for now, highlighting its strong payment rails and the uncertain benefits of both retail and wholesale CBDCs.

State Street, Galaxy and Ondo join tokenized cash race with 24/7 sweep fund

State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Asset Management are launching a tokenized private liquidity fund on Solana, with Ondo expected to invest $200 million.

Satoshi Nakamoto statue lands on NYSE in sign of changing times

There are five other Satoshi statues made by Valentina Picozzi located around the world, in Switzerland, El Salvador, Japan, Vietnam and Miami, in the US state of Florida.

Australian regulator eases rules for stablecoins and wrapped tokens

Australia’s securities regulator has removed licensing requirements for stablecoin intermediaries and approved omnibus accounts, reducing compliance costs.

GOP hardliners vexed as defense bill advances without CBDC ban

Conservatives in the Republican Party are frustrated that a promised ban on central bank digital currencies didn’t make it into a must-pass defense bill that’s now on its way to the Senate.

A16z Crypto opens office in South Korea as it bets on Asia

A16z Crypto has opened its first Asian office in Seoul, South Korea, led by former Polygon Labs executive SungMo Park, with the venture capital firm noting the region’s dominance in global adoption.

MSCI’s Bitcoin snub is like penalizing Chevron for oil: Strategy CEO

The MSCI Index is consulting on whether to exclude Bitcoin and other digital asset treasury companies that have a balance sheet with more than 50% of their assets in crypto.

CFTC Innovation Council adds prediction market, exchange CEOs

The CFTC's new CEO Innovation Council includes leaders from crypto exchanges like Kraken and traditional stock exchanges such as Nasdaq to discuss market structure reforms.

Payments giant Stripe acquires team from crypto wallet app Valora

Stripe has hired Valora’s builders to work on its crypto initiatives, as the wallet’s app shifts ownership back to Celo’s cLabs. 

Gemini soars 14% as new license opens door to US prediction markets

An affiliate of the crypto exchange Gemini received a designated contract market license, and it now plans to offer prediction markets in the US.

Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said crypto was one of many industries that banks had denied services to, and it could refer its findings to the Justice Department.

Survey finds 6 in 10 of Asia’s rich plan to ramp up crypto buying

Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 found that 87% of Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are already exposed to crypto, with an average allocation of approximately 17%.

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