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…
Ripple gets OCC approval to become national trust bank, joining BitGo and others
Key Takeaways The OCC granted conditional approvals for five national trust bank charters, including Ripple and BitGo. Approved firms may offer federally regulated crypto custody and trust services pending final requirements. Share this article The Office of the Comptroller of…
Espresso co-founder Jill Gunter reports $30k crypto stolen
Jill Gunter, co-founder of Espresso, reported Thursday that her crypto wallet was drained due to a vulnerability in a Thirdweb contract, according to statements posted on social media. Summary Crypto veteran Jill Gunter reported the theft of over $30,000 in…
SEC Sets Bullish Tone on On-Chain Markets as Blockchain Settlement Becomes Strategic Priority
The SEC is signaling a decisive push to move U.S. financial markets onto blockchain infrastructure, framing on-chain settlement as a priority upgrade that could reshape post-trade systems and regulatory strategy under Chair Paul Atkins. Paul Atkins Says US Markets Are…
BNB Chain hits new record of 8,384 TPS, marking 26% increase
Key Takeaways BNB Chain reached a new record of 8,384 transactions per second, a 26% increase from its previous high. BNB is trading near $874, flat on the day and up 8% since the start of December. Share this article…
Crypto News Catch Up | Dec. 7 – 13, 2025
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Polygon price crashes as transactions rise after Madhugiri hardfork, as expert questions its valuation
Polygon price continued its steady downtrend this week, even as the network’s activity surged after the Madhugiri hard fork. Summary Polygon price has slumped to the lowest point this year. The network activated the Madhugiri hard fork this week. The…
Silver Breaks Into Record Territory—Schiff Says ‘The Silver Train Can’t Be Stopped’
Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing a warning on inflation, monetary policy, and hard-asset demand, as rising yields and the Fed’s latest pivot fuel a powerful rotation into precious metals. Silver Bull Case Tightens as Fed QE Return Sends…
David Sacks defends Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence
Key Takeaways David Sacks defended the Trump administration’s executive order on artificial intelligence. The order outlines federal policy for AI oversight and development in the US. Share this article Trump’s AI and crypto czar David Sacks defended the administration’s executive…
why are Bitcoin and top altcoins tanking?
The recent crypto crash resumed today, Dec. 13, with Bitcoin and most altcoins being in the red and the market capitalization falling by over 2% in the last 24 hours. Summary The crypto market is crashing today as a risk-off…
SEC Educates Retail Investors on Holding Crypto as Custody Decisions Become Market-Critical
The SEC is educating retail crypto investors on how the storage of digital assets can determine whether holdings survive hacks, bankruptcies, or shutdowns, while urging closer scrutiny of custodians and stronger personal security as crypto risks persist. SEC Lays out…