Crypto Market News Today, December 19: BOJ Hikes Rates, Bitcoin Steady as Ethereum Bounces
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally pulled the trigger, and as usual, the Bitcoin angle shows up in market conversations. The central bank raised its benchmark rate to 0.75%, a level Japan hasn’t seen since 1995. That sounds dramatic, but…
How Will Markets React When $2.7B Bitcoin Options Expire Today?
Another week has come to a close, and another batch of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are expiring, while spot markets continue to fall. Around 31,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Dec. 19, and they have a…
Senate confirms pro-crypto Michael Selig as CFTC chairman
A long-awaited decision in Washington is now set to reshape leadership at the U.S. derivatives regulator. Summary The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the 15th CFTC chairman. Selig brings prior experience from both the CFTC and the SEC’s…
Jump Trading sued for $4 billion over Terraform Labs fallout: Report
Key Takeaways Todd Snyder, who manages the liquidation of the Terra ecosystem, is suing Jump Trading for $4 billion. The crash of TerraUSD and LUNA tokens led to significant investor losses and cascading failures in the crypto sector. Share this…
Crypto Correlations Hit Record Highs as BTC-SOL Reaches 0.99
Ethereum emerged as the most connected asset, showing strong alignment with Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin. Analytics platform DefiLlama has reported an elevated degree of price synchronization among leading cryptocurrencies. Over the past week, several major trading pairs showed correlation…
Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL) Get a Big Boost as CME Group Rolls Out New Offerings
The first XRP futures launched in May this year on CME. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has doubled down on its engagement with some of the most popular altcoins – XRP and SOL – by launching Spot-Quoted futures tracking…
Coinbase Launches Solana DEX Trading for 100M Users
Coinbase has begun expanding its native support for Solana, introducing Solana-based DEX trading directly inside its app. The move gives the exchange’s 100 million users immediate access to every token launched on Solana without waiting for listings, and it marks…
Solana Lending TVL Soars to $3.6B as New Protocols Battle for Market Dominance
Solana’s lending markets have seen rapid growth as the network continues to expand its on-chain finance capabilities, according to a report by RedStone. The report found that Solana has maintained 100% uptime for 12 months, delivered transaction finality in roughly…
What next for Avantis price after the 73% recovery?
Avantis whale activity remains weak despite strong short-term price gains. Technical breakout hints at reversal, but confirmation needs $1.00 break. TVL surge and new listings boost adoption amid rising volatility. After a steep correction that erased much of its September…
Trading Fees, Safety & Trading Experience
With hundreds of crypto exchanges on the market, selecting the best one for your trading needs can be challenging. Over time, we’ve seen various popular choices among traders, including MEXC and Gate.io. In this article, we’ll compare MEXC vs Gate.io,…
How Ripple Is Taking Over The Asian Payments Market Using The XRP Ledger
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to a post by Stellar Rippler, Ripple could be using the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to expand its influence and prepare for a large wave of financial…
Imagen Network to Support Kadena Chainweb EVM for Enhanced Interoperability
Imagen Network expands its blockchain interoperability by integrating with Kadena’s Chainweb EVM, enabling scalable, low-fee execution and seamless creator experiences across chains. October 22, 2025 8:49 AM EDT | Source: Kaj Labs London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – October 22,…
64% of UAE Wealth Managers Want Better Crypto and Digital Asset Solutions: Survey
UAE investors are charging ahead in the digital asset space, crushing global adoption rates and creating a massive opportunity for traditional wealth managers to evolve—or risk being left behind in the race to dominate crypto finance. UAE’s Crypto Momentum Signals…
Retiree loses over $3 million worth of XRP in suspected wallet compromise
Key Takeaways A North Carolina resident lost $3 million in XRP due to a hack of his Ellipal hardware wallet. Stolen XRP was dispersed across hundreds of wallets to obscure the trail, highlighting self-custody risks. Share this article A retired…