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Winklevoss-led Gemini rolls out prediction markets in 50 US states

Gemini says its prediction markets are now live nationwide via affiliate Gemini Titan after it secured a CFTC Designated Contract Market license

Bitcoin sharks stack at fastest pace in 13 years, with BTC down 30%

Past record spikes in Bitcoin accumulation preceded major rallies, including a 900% surge in 2012 and a 350% rise in 2011.

Most crypto sectors lagged Bitcoin over past 3 months: Glassnode

Bitcoin fell 26% in three months but outperformed most crypto sectors as Ether dropped 36%, AI tokens fell 48%, and memecoins dipped 56%.

Ripple pilots RLUSD on Ethereum L2s in multichain push

Ripple is testing RLUSD on layer 2s Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain, after the token initially launched on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in 2024.

MetaMask adds Bitcoin support after teasing it 10 months ago

Users can now buy, swap, send, and receive Bitcoin directly within the popular Ethereum-focused wallet, expanding its multichain reach.

Over 1 in 20 emails are malicious, warns internet giant Cloudflare

Cloudflare found over 5% of global emails were malicious in 2025, peaking near 10% in November, with more than half of them containing deceptive links.

Crypto urges SEC to see the good in blockchain privacy tools

US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins says the agency must find how to allow people to use blockchain privacy tools “without immediately falling under suspicion.”

US crypto market structure legislation delayed until early 2026

The Senate Banking Committee delayed crypto market structure hearings until 2026 amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations.

Bitcoin to hit new all-time high within 6 months: Grayscale

Grayscale’s 2026 outlook cites institutional demand and clearer US regulation as key catalysts for Bitcoin’s surge in the first half of 2026. 

Trump to ‘look into’ recently convicted Samourai Wallet co-founder

Trump has already pardoned two crypto heavyweights, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in October and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in January.

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

SBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026.

Bitcoin, altcoins sell off as Fed chair switch-up, AI bubble fears spook markets

Crypto markets slid as traders turned risk-averse amid renewed Fed leadership speculation, tightening liquidity and broader macro uncertainty.

SEC commissioner says Crypto is ‘helping to nudge reassessment’ on privacy

The SEC's crypto task force held its sixth roundtable event, hosting representatives from digital asset advocacy groups and other organizations.

Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent

The agreement adds a key interoperability engineering team to Circle, strengthening its crosschain infrastructure and support for multichain applications.

SEC ’eased up on’ 60% of crypto enforcement cases under Trump: Report

The financial regulator dropped several cases against crypto companies in 2025, and is reportedly “no longer actively pursuing a single case against a firm with known Trump ties.”

Bitcoin drops under $86K as $2.78B in BTC whale selling overwhelms active dip buyers

Data shows traders bought the Bitcoin price dip, but $2.78 billion in selling by larger entities completely overshadowed the bulls. Can BTC hold above $86,000?

Anchorage Digital deepens RIA market push by acquiring unit of Securitize

The deal folds adviser-facing tools into Anchorage’s platform while allowing Securitize to remain focused on tokenizing real-world assets.

Bitget tests TradFi trading with forex, gold and stock derivatives using USDt

The new feature gives select users access to traditional market derivatives, with positions margined and settled in USD during a limited testing phase.

Price predictions 12/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin rallies continue to be capped by selling near the intra-day range highs, and the expectation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike could amplify the downturn in BTC and altcoins.

Bitcoin parabola breakdown raises chance for 80% correction: Veteran trader

The Bitcoin parabola broke, leading some analysts to predict an 80% drawdown in BTC price. Will growing demand from traditional finance and strategic crypto reserves nullify all bearish predictions?

Digital asset ETPs post third straight week of net inflows, led by US demand

Bitcoin and Ether accounted for the largest allocations, while short-Bitcoin products posted net outflows, according to CoinShares data.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin flips ProCap in corporate BTC treasury race

Corporate Bitcoin buying continues as American Bitcoin surpasses ProCap, even as proxy stocks decline and volatility grips the crypto market.

How Bitcoin whales move markets, and the signals to ignore

In this new Cointelegraph in-depth video, we delve into the world of Bitcoin whales, the evolving market structure and how to avoid the pitfalls they set for retail investors.

Bitcoin sees ‘pure manipulation’ as US sell-off liquidates $200M in an hour

Bitcoin fell below $87,000 as Wall Street selling contrasted with Strategy’s announcement of a 10,000+ BTC buy over the past week.

Crypto ATM operator to expand to Texas, citing friendly regulation

Bitcoin Bancorp will join Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, and others offering crypto ATMs to the Lone Star State, which has begun gaining Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

Strategy adds nearly $1B in Bitcoin as market slump pressures MSTR stock

Michael Saylor’s company increased its Bitcoin holdings to 671,268 BTC following back-to-back weeks of purchases exceeding 10,000 BTC.

XRP sinks below $2 despite $1B in ETF inflows: How low can price go?

XRP ETFs recorded inflows for 20 consecutive days, but its price lost key technical support levels, sparking fears of a drop to $1.40.

Memecoins will rise from the dead, but in a new form: Crypto exec

Memecoins were never about memes, jokes, or financial nihilism; it is the underlying technology and its implications that are promising.

Firestorm erupts in Aave governance forum over CoW Swap fees

Members of the Aave DAO clashed with Aave Labs, with some arguing that the company was not acting in the best interests of token holders.

Why oil-rich investors are fueling Bitcoin’s next liquidity wave

From petrodollars to ETFs, oil-rich investors are entering Bitcoin via regulated rails, deepening liquidity while reshaping market structure.

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