Senate approves Trump’s pro-crypto picks to lead CFTC and FDIC
Key Takeaways Michael Selig and Travis Hill have been confirmed to head key US financial regulators. The CFTC and FDIC are shifting their approach to digital assets and bank regulations. Share this article Lawmakers voted late Thursday to confirm Michael…
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…
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…
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…
Coinbase and Standard Chartered expand crypto prime services for institutions
Key Takeaways Coinbase and Standard Chartered are partnering to expand crypto prime services for institutional clients. This collaboration aims to broaden access to digital asset services for large investors. Share this article Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding their partnership…
LUNC price dives after Do Kwon sentence: here’s why it may dive by 45%
The LUNC price has dived by over 45% from its highest point this week, a move that has erased millions of dollars in market value. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) token dropped to a low of $0.00004587, its lowest level since……
Juventus owner rejects acquisition offer from Tether
Key Takeaways Exor N.V. has rejected Tether Investments’ offer to acquire its shares in Juventus Football Club. Exor and the Agnelli family reaffirm their commitment to retaining ownership and supporting Juventus. Share this article Juventus owner Exor N.V. has turned…
$310 Billion Stablecoin Market Hits New High While Yield Plays Lose Ground
Stablecoins are back on the move, with the fiat-pegged token economy notching another all-time high by clearing the $310 billion mark during the second week of December. Stablecoin Market Reaches a New Peak Tapping $310 Billion In mid-November, stablecoins logged…
Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Break Out of Its Sideways Range After Weeks of Tight Trading?
Solana (SOL) is still stuck in a tight range, moving between $124 and $145 with no strong push in either direction. On-chain analyst Ali said the token has held this sideways pattern for several days, bouncing between the same levels…
Ethereum ETFs Lose $19.4M as ETH Struggles Near $3,000
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $19.41 million in net outflows on December 12 as ETH price stalled near the $3,000 level. Summary Ethereum ETFs posted $19.41M in net outflows on December 12 amid mixed fund activity. BlackRock ETHA saw inflows, but…
As US Pressure Against Venezuela Builds, Polymarket Bettors Handicap Maduro’s Exit Timing
Over the past year, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have heated up heading into late 2025 under President Trump, marked by U.S. maritime strikes, tanker seizures, and sanctions aimed squarely at Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Polymarket bettors say the odds…
SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors
Key Takeaways The SEC issued guidance explaining custody options and security tips for retail crypto asset investors. Investors must carefully choose between self-custody and third-party custody, each with distinct risks and responsibilities. Share this article The SEC’s Office of Investor…