The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets. The commission has launched a digital assets pilot program covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and tokenized real-world assets. In its Dec .…

Ethereum (ETH) is entering a phase that analysts say resembles the early stages of its strongest market cycles, driven by institutional accumulation, shrinking exchange supply, and new proposals aimed at stabilizing the network’s economics. Related Reading: ‘Something Big’ Is Coming For XRP, Says Toroso Investments Portfolio Manager As large investors deepen their presence and developers […]

Bitcoin [BTC] has spent the past year being pulled in two directions. One is Wall Street’s neatly packaged ETFs, the other is back to its roots of “not your keys, not your coins.” And insteadThe post Bitcoin, ETFs, and the 'dual strategy' analysts are talking about today appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Coinbase’s renewed push into India marks a decisive step for its global expansion, reviving user onboarding and signaling confidence in a market still shaped by strict tax rules and evolving regulatory expectations. Coinbase Reopens Access as India’s Crypto Climate Shifts Market conditions continue to evolve for global crypto platforms. Crypto exchange Coinbase reportedly resumed onboarding […]

Large-scale Bitcoin transfers by major firms like Galaxy Digital may influence market dynamics and investor sentiment amid ongoing volatility. The post Galaxy Digital transfers 900 Bitcoin to newly created wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Nvidia's China export approval may bolster its market position, highlighting the strategic importance of global tech trade policies. The post Jim Cramer backs holding Nvidia as shares edge up on China export approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is attempting to reclaim the $92,000 level as bullish momentum gradually returns after weeks of uncertainty. The market has spent nearly two months in a corrective phase, shedding roughly 36% from its highs, yet signs of stabilization are beginning to emerge. A new CryptoQuant report from analyst Darkfost highlights a striking deviation from typical […]

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The crypto market is stuck in a volatility feedback loop. Unsurprisingly, Bitcoin [BTC] price is acting as the main volatility engine. BTC’s price action has been extremely choppy lately, fuelingThe post Bitcoin price enters ‘controlled volatility’ phase – What this means for $90K appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Jonathan Gould says crypto companies should have a path to supervision in the banking system, which can evolve to embrace blockchain.

While crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions.

The pilot program allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDC for margin collateral, provided strict reporting criteria are followed.

Bernstein’s latest outlook signals bitcoin entering a longer, institution-led bull phase, with resilient ETF flows and expanding corporate adoption pointing to powerful structural momentum that could reshape crypto’s trajectory. Bernstein Projects Extended Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bullish sentiment around bitcoin continues to build as global equity research and brokerage firm Bernstein issued a revised outlook. The […]

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The private discussions signal a potential bipartisan effort to shape crypto regulations, impacting future market stability and investor confidence. The post Senate Democrats meet privately to review GOP compromise proposal for crypto market structure bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The United States’ new national security strategy has renewed debate across the crypto community after omitting any direct reference to digital assets or blockchain technology. Related Reading: ‘Something Big’ Is Coming For XRP, Says Toroso Investments Portfolio Manager Released by the Trump administration, the document outlines the nation’s long-term security priorities and technological ambitions, yet […]

The market is certainly not ready for a rapid reversal, but at the same time, there are solid institutional inflows that can turn the situation around sooner rather than later.

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XRP’s rapid ascent in the U.S. investment market gained fresh momentum as its spot ETFs crossed a major asset milestone, underscoring soaring demand for regulated crypto access and expanding traditional investor reach, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. XRP Spot ETF Surge Reshapes Institutional Crypto Demand XRP’s growing prominence in the U.S. crypto investment market […]

Strategy stock remains in a prolonged downtrend. Still, its total Bitcoin holdings are around 660,624 BTC, worth about $49.35 billion.

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Institutional investors are quietly reshaping the narrative around XRP, with the latest analysis report from the billion-dollar asset manager WisdomTree confirming what insiders have long suspected. According to the report, XRP is garnering institutional interest and demand on a global scale. While retail traders debate short-term price movements, smart money capital inflows into XRP are […]

A potential Bitcoin drop could impact investor confidence, highlighting the need for strategic risk management amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The post 10x Research founder warns of 60% Bitcoin drop tied to 2026 US midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Digital asset treasuries (DATs), adopted a strategy popularized by Michael Saylor. Now they're likely regretting it.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin has responded to rising concerns about the uncertainty of the chain’s scaling roadmap and its impact on future gas (transaction) prices.  His proposal? Have aThe post Why Vitalik’s 'gas futures market' idea has split experts appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Binance won full authorization under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s framework, advancing its global legitimacy and opening broader regulated access as the exchange positions itself to shape a safer, more structured digital-asset landscape. Binance Gains Global Authorization Under ADGM Framework A significant regulatory milestone was shared on Dec. 7 as global crypto platform Binance announced that […]

In South Korea, crypto takes a back seat, according to Kookmin Ilbo. Here's what we know.

Following the arrest, the authorities seized over $1.8 million and other valuable assets from the criminals.

Helix's 24/5 equity pricing could revolutionize after-hours trading, enhancing market efficiency and accessibility for global investors. The post Helix launches 24/5 real-time equity pricing for major equities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple’s $500 million share sale in November raised its valuation to $40 billion, with institutional investors taking a cautious approach amid crypto volatility.

Analysts warn that the so-called reparation loans proposal revealed by the EU on Wednesday, which would transfer part of the over $200 billion in Russian assets frozen to support the Ukrainian war effort, might fundamentally alter the global economic landscape. EU’s Reparation Loan Proposal Could Potentially Impact World Economics The proposal of a so-called reparations […]

A major institutional partnership was announced on December 8th, with global crypto exchange Crypto.com and European crypto ETP issuer 21Shares forming a strategic alliance to expand regulated access to the Cronos (CRO) ecosystem.

Trend watch: Modern Bitcoin infrastructure, with ETFs and exchanges, reduces the need for large balances in single addresses.

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Bitcoin's rejection at the short-term range highs is caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, liquidations and stagnant spot ETF flows. Will clearer signals from the US economy boost BTC volumes?

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Zcash’s bullish sentiment improved as the broader market rebounded and buyers extended the recent breakout attempt. Strong intraday momentum and a rise in long-side positioning added pressure to theThe post Zcash jumps 16% yet liquidity warns caution – Can ZEC break $385? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The first week of December wrapped and BTC closed out the day at $90,349 per coin on Bitstamp, leaving it 28.45% shy of its all-time peak above the $126,000 zone. With three weeks still on the clock this year, we posed a curious question to a lineup of today’s most capable artificial intelligence (AI) models: […]

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Key Highlights The U.S. CFTC has announced the launch of a pilot program, which allows major firms to…

Trump is expected to announce Jerome Powell’s successor before Christmas, accelerating uncertainty around future Federal Reserve policy.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] has launched a pilot program that allows digital assets—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC—to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markThe post Bitcoin and Ethereum cleared as collateral under new CFTC program appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Dogecoin's price has fallen to the projected 2.0 Fibonacci extension, or the $0.131 low.

South Korea moved to tighten rules for cryptocurrency platforms after a major breach at Upbit that sent shockwaves through the local market and government halls. Related Reading: Trump’s New Security Strategy Leaves Crypto And Blockchain Out Government Pushes Bank-Level Rules According to government and industry reports, the Upbit breach on November 27, 2025 involved the […]

Yield trading platform, Spectra, has introduced yield tokenization that splits interest‑bearing tokens into principal tokens and yield tokens. Principal tokens guarantee fixed returns at maturity, while yield tokens allow speculation or hedging on future yield rates. Benefits for Users and the Ecosystem Spectra, a yield trading platform, recently launched on the Flare blockchain, introducing a […]

Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets The CFTC launched a U.S. pilot program allowing Bitcoin to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. This post CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The CFTC launched a digital asset pilot allowing BTC, ETH, and USDC as derivatives collateral under the GENIUS Act. The post CFTC launches digital assets pilot, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Improving retail crypto and major TradFi investor sentiment align with the recent uptick in Bitcoin price, but sell orders and short positions in the $93,000 range threaten to cap the rally.

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With crypto token buybacks at full throttle across the market, Ethena Labs continued its aggressive accumulation of ENA.  That steady purchasing supported price stability, and the team returned toThe post Ethena Labs cuts ENA’s exchange supply - $0.30 retest possible ONLY IF… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Tether joins 70M round for Generative Bionics, Europes largest robotics spinoff, to fund industrial AI and humanoid robot deployment. The post Tether invests €70M in Generative Bionics to back Europe’s largest robotics spinoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Speaking in Abu Dhabi, the Strategy CEO said nations could use Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit markets to offer regulated accounts with higher yields.

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TLDR Comptroller Jonathan Gould pushes back against traditional banks’ objections to crypto firms seeking trust charters. Gould highlights OCC’s role in supporting innovation and overseeing both new and existing banks fairly. In the past year, 14 companies, including crypto firms, applied for bank charters The OCC recently granted Erebor a provisional charter, signaling a shift [...] The post Comptroller Gould Supports Crypto’s Path to Trust Charters Despite Bank Resistance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple and the XRP ecosystem have entered one of their most important weeks to date. A series of regulatory and market-structure breakthroughs has pushed the token deeper into the core of federally supervised financial infrastructure, and this carries implications far beyond short-term sentiment, starting with its advancement into new territory under the Commodity Futures Trading […]

Recent data shows the Coinbase Premium Index has finally clawed its way out of a long streak of discounts since the end of October, and it’s now lounging comfortably in positive territory. Meanwhile, bitcoin prices in South Korea are still riding high, holding their own in premium territory too. Coinbase and Korea Premiums Glow Amid […]

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Key Highlights In the latest statement, the OCC revealed a major development that approves new federally chartered banks…

TLDR Mantra’s CEO John Patrick Mullin accuses OKX of publishing false migration dates for the OM token. Mullin urges OM holders on OKX to withdraw their tokens, citing a technically impossible migration timeline. The official migration can only begin after January 15, 2026, according to Mantra’s governance documents. OKX’s failure to communicate since April’s market [...] The post Mantra CEO Urges OM Holders to Withdraw Tokens from OKX appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both crashed about 12% in November and over 30% in Q4. But these reasons will determine which coin performs better in December.

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The demand for Solana is likely to keep increasing in the coming years. Treasury companies continued to add Solana [SOL] to their holdings, a statement that would have seemed absurd 2-3 years ago. The post Retire by 2030: How much Solana do you actually need to own today? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The bill is alive, but the path to passage is now delayed, with critical language still pending from the White House and political dynamics unresolved.

CoreWeave plans a $2 billion convertible note offering as it scales AI infrastructure, following a yearlong pursuit of Core Scientific for added power capacity.

Crypto market today: Shiba Inu sees an enormous exchange outflow; David Schwartz explains his XRP Ledger push; BTC just picked up a warning from trading legend.

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The data was provided by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, and may partly explain the recent bitcoin downturn. Layoffs Climb to a Grim Milestone: Nearly 1.2 Million…and Counting A Chicago-based outplacement firm quietly announced a rather dire metric that appears to have largely gone unnoticed: American employers have laid off nearly […]

Over the past day, the XRP price has been fluctuating, dipping to $2 before bouncing back about 1.3%. And the timing couldn’t be more interesting, with traders nervously eyeing tomorrow’s Fed meeting, which might set the mood for the whole…

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit Strategy’s Michael Saylor claims he met with every Middle East sovereign wealth fund to pitch Bitcoin-backed credit, positioning digital capital as a yield-generating alternative to traditional fixed income. This post Strategy’s Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The Terraform Labs co-founder could face up to 40 years in prison in South Korea, but a judge questioned whether the country would ignore his US sentence.

Double Zero, the infrastructure blockchain, could be witnessing a turnaround after a month-long decline that saw its value drop by 25%. Recent data showed that its performance has been growing steadiThe post Double Zero climbs 10% after 25% drop - 2Z’s turnaround begins? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin For Corporations [BFC] has formally urged MSCI to withdraw its proposed digital-asset exclusion rule, arguing that it risks removing dozens of legitimate companies from major global indexes siThe post ‘This proposal unfairly targets a single asset class’ — Bitcoin For Corporations challenges MSCI appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The USDT-powered network launches with support from Bitfinex, Hack VC, Tether executives and other investors following a $28 million seed round.

Crown has raised $13.5 million in a Series A round led by Paradigm as the São Paulo fintech expands its institutional stablecoin infrastructure and the circulation of its Brazilian real–pegged token, BRLV. Crown Expands Institutional Stablecoin Push With Paradigm-Led $13.5M Funding In a note shared with Bitcoin.com News, Crown disclosed it raised $13.5 million in […]

U.S. President Donald Trump is zeroing in on a new Fed Chair nominee. This could be a huge support for big gains in Bitcoin’s price.

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Robinhood Markets moved into Indonesia this week by signing deals to buy two local firms, a step that gives it instant access to a big pool of investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: Fidelity CEO Confirms Personal Holdings, Hails BTC As ‘Gold Standard’ The plan covers both a licensed brokerage and a regulated crypto trader, and […]

Polymarket integrated Monad for native deposits, enabling faster MON and USDC transactions and improving multi-chain access for users. The post Polymarket integrates Monad for native deposit support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Scaramucci's endorsement highlights growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin, potentially accelerating its adoption as a mainstream asset. The post Anthony Scaramucci praises Strategy’s new Bitcoin investment as ‘smart stuff’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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U.S. and Canadian digital asset treasury firms face steep losses in 2025, with median stock prices down 43% and struggling to recover.

The US government has approved Nvidia exports of H200 AI chips to China following updates to export policy. The post US government to permit NVIDIA H200 chip exports to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Financial Conduct Authority asked for companies linked to digital assets to weigh in on policy proposals in February and March 2026.

Sometimes an asset’s performance shows more in its on-chain metrics than in macro trends. Sure, Q4 macro volatility has triggered back-to-back crashes across the board, but the real pain is deeper tThe post Bitcoin miners face all-time high costs: Here’s what it means for BTC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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XRP spot ETF inflows approach $1 billion, marking rapid institutional adoption and strong investor demand for regulated crypto exposure. The post XRP spot ETFs near $1B AUM amid sustained institutional demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP ETFs have smashed $1 million the fastest since Ethereum (ETH) ETFs .

Key Highlights Pye Finance has announced the closing of a funding round of $5 million, led by popular…

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Coalition Pushes Back Against MSCI Proposal Targeting Bitcoin-Heavy Companies Bitcoin For Corporations (BFC) challenged MSCI’s plan to exclude companies with over 50% of assets in digital assets, arguing it unfairly penalizes operating businesses. This post Bitcoin Coalition Pushes Back Against MSCI Proposal Targeting Bitcoin-Heavy Companies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Are investors jilting Hedera (HBAR) for other tokens like Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Chainlink (LINK)?

Farcaster abandons social graph for wallet-driven growth, making in-app wallet functionality the core product to boost adoption.

Ripple’s successful $500 million strategic funding round that valued the company at $40 billion reportedly included rare and stringent protections for investors. Guaranteed Returns and Put Options According to a Bloomberg report, Ripple’s successful $500 million strategic funding round, which valued the company at $40 billion, included unusual protections for investors. These concessions reportedly gave […]

Luke Judges highlights how XRP Ledger’s tech and developer tools could take cues from Solana to stay competitive among layer-1 networks.

Markets spent weeks speculating that Strategy (MSTR) might be forced to unload part of its $60B Bitcoin stack. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan shut that fear down by confirming the company will not sell Bitcoin even if its stock dips below NAV. Hougan highlighted Strategy’s financial strength, such as its $1.4B cash reserves and no debt [...] The post Best Crypto Presale: Strategy Confirms No Bitcoin Sell-Off as DeepSnitch AI Rockets 74% appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The discussions could shape the US's global leadership in crypto, impacting regulatory clarity and market stability for digital assets. The post Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo CEOs to discuss crypto market rules with senators: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum saw a bounce back above the $3,000 price market, with bullish sentiment gaining momentum among investors, especially those on centralized exchanges. Even with the market experiencing sideways movements, the overall supply of ETH on crypto exchanges has fallen sharply, hitting unprecedented levels. Lowest Supply Of Ethereum On Exchanges Recent signals from on-chain metrics indicate […]

Binance (BNB), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated an investigation following allegations of insider trading involving one of its employees.  Binance Uncovers Alleged Misuse Of Insider Information On December 7, Binance’s internal audit team received a report claiming that an employee had exploited insider information to make posts on official social media, thereby gaining […]

Oobit has expanded its crypto payments platform to the United States, enabling Americans to connect self-custody wallets to pay at Visa-supported checkouts worldwide. Oobit Enters U.S. Market, Tapping Bakkt Infrastructure for Nationwide Coverage According to the note shared with Bitcoin.com News, Oobit’s expansion into the United States marks the company’s largest global rollout to date, […]

Active Bitcoin addresses have declined since spot ETF launches as investors shift exposure to ETF products. The post Decline in active Bitcoin addresses since 2024 ETF launches indicates institutional shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Is political “de-banking” a thing? The narrative quickly spread throughout the crypto community. At least one bank boss is denying the allegations.

XRP had a tense week as whales offloaded 510 million tokens, triggering intense debate over whether the market could absorb the sudden supply shock.  Over several sessions, whales keep trimming poThe post XRP stays resilient despite 510mln sell-off – Why THIS zone matters now appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum’s base-layer transaction fees have fallen to their lowest levels of the year, even as capital locked across the ecosystem remains relatively stable.  Latest Glassnode and DeFiLlama dataThe post Ethereum fees hit new lows as upgrades shifts activity to Layer-2 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

MetaMask offers free Solana ID minting through December 22 ahead of Breakpoint 2025, unlocking perks across the Solana ecosystem. The post MetaMask offers free Solana ID minting ahead of Breakpoint 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grayscale argues Bitcoin’s market structure has evolved beyond the old four-year rhythm. Institutional flows and macro dynamics have reshaped BTC’s price behavior.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Bulls Eye $94K Breakout Ahead of Crucial FOMC Rate Cut Decision Bitcoin closed the week at $90,429 after testing $84,000 support and $94,000 resistance, with bulls now banking on Wednesday's FOMC meeting for a rate cut to fuel upward momentum toward $101,000. This post Bitcoin Bulls Eye $94K Breakout Ahead of Crucial FOMC Rate Cut Decision first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

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MetaMask offers free Solana ID minting through December 22 ahead of Breakpoint 2025, unlocking perks across the Solana ecosystem. The post MetaMask offers free Solana ID minting ahead of Breakpoint 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ADGM’s recognition of USDT as an accepted fiat-referenced token lets licensed companies offer regulated custody, marking a step for stablecoins in the UAE.

U.S. SEC formally closes investigation into Ondo Finance without filing charges, sparking discussions across the crypto community.

TLDR The UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy targets illicit finance and crypto-assets used to evade sanctions. The plan includes stronger enforcement, expanded sanctions, and enhanced whistleblowing frameworks. International collaboration is a key focus, with a summit planned for June 2026 to combat money laundering. The UK aims to improve transparency and accountability within its institutions through new [...] The post UK Expands Anti-Corruption Efforts with Focus on Crypto and Illicit Finance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.0825, a level it has remained at in the past few days. This price is about 15% above the lowest level this year.

Google plans to introduce advertising to its Gemini AI platform by 2026 as it expands AI driven tools across search and marketing. The post Google plans to introduce ads on Gemini AI platform by 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), is reportedly drafting rules that would allow commercial banks to offer bitcoin. This post Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Dogecoin price action is beginning to show subtle signs of stabilization, raising the question of whether a local bottom may be forming.

Ondo joins the Blockchain Association after clearing an SEC investigation, backing policy work on tokenized Treasuries in the US. The post Ondo Finance joins Blockchain Association to advance US digital asset policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.