Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000.

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Key Highlights Bitcoin’s fear and greed index is indicating Extreme Fear Despite this, Bitcoin has witnessed a small…

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Hedera’s HBAR token is trading near its lowest levels in more than a year, reflecting both broader crypto market weakness and project-specific headwinds. Related Reading: Crypto Market Structure Bill Stalled: Senate Banking Committee Pushes Markup To Early 2026 After a steady decline through November and December, HBAR has slipped into a tight consolidation range, with […]

The of Securing the Blockchain Imagine a world without banks, governments, or middlemen controlling your money. That’s the promise of blockchain technology—the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Decentralization sounds revolutionary: everyone participates equally, trust is built into the […] The post The High Price of Securing the Blockchain appeared first on Blockmanity.

Markets brace for as analysts warn As the crypto world holds its breath, markets brace for Japan rate hike signals from the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Analysts are sounding the alarm, predicting a sharp drop that could push BTC below […] The post Markets brace for Japan rate hike as analysts warn Bitcoin price could crash by 20-30% appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Trades Near $87,000 as Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear’ The Bitcoin price hovered above $87,000 as prices stabilized, even as investor sentiment plunged into extreme fear. This post Bitcoin Price Trades Near $87,000 as Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Ben Pasternak, founder of the memecoin launchpad Believe, is accused of unauthorized token sales linked to AI firm Kled.

The grim unemployment numbers had little impact on bitcoin, which was already in the doldrums, but stocks were sent tumbling. Shutdown Jobs Report: The Official Numbers Are In, and They’re Ugly When economists submitted their predictions of unemployment for the past two months, they expected bad news, and on Tuesday, jobs data published by the […]

The company said the funds will support acquisitions, licensing efforts and expanded hiring as it enters new markets.

CoinShares data shows cautious optimism returning as capital flows rise, even as Bitcoin lags and volatility lingers across crypto markets.

Coinbase has expanded its spot and futures trading options following the addition of three new cryptocurrencies.

Except for Ethereum’s fluctuating price action in the past few weeks following a broader market volatility, another key area is drawing notable attention in the sector. ETH’s price has been exhibiting bearish performance, and at the same time, its supply dynamics have been demonstrating a negative trend. Net Negative Ethereum Supply Persists Even with the […]

Solana's (SOL) price has remained stable above the $120 support level since November 21.

With the US Senate set to break for the holidays, Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Justice and Treasury Department officials to disclose any potential investigations into the DeFi platform.

Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption continued to climb. Stablecoin Payments Firm Redotpay Raises $107M in Series B Round The latest round brings Redotpay’s total capital raised in 2025 to $194 million, according to […]

Global merchants turn to crypto invoice generators to cut payment friction and streamline cross-border transactions. Cross-border businesses deal with late payments, friction-heavy checkout flows, and customers who hold very different digital assets. Merchants want a payment experience that works without…

The company has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement after its shares traded below $1 for 30 consecutive business days.

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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor believes that the upcoming "quantum lead" will make Bitcoin stronger..

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A crypto analyst has shared his latest forecast for the Bitcoin price, highlighting a potential downturn. His analysis breaks down technical indicators and macroeconomic data to predict key movements in the coming months and years. The report has outlined several bearish targets for Bitcoin, cautioning traders to forego excessive bullish expectations, especially as the market […]

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XRP fails to find demand under $2 as futures volume on Binance fell by 96% and traders’ use of leverage hits new lows. Is $1 XRP the next stop?

Bitcoin has recorded a sharp decrease in its exchange netflow, suggesting increased buy activity among investors, positioning its price for a big upswing soon.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise Says Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Dead, Predicts Bitcoin New Highs in 2026 Bitwise is predicting that bitcoin will break from its historic four-year cycle and reach new highs in 2026. This post Bitwise Says Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Dead, Predicts Bitcoin New Highs in 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued its first official proposal outlining how banks can obtain approval to issue payment stablecoins, marking the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework moving from statute to execution. FDIC Opens Door for Bank Stablecoins With New Approval Framework The FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking, approved by the agency’s board on December […]

S&P 500 concentration reaches historic highs as the top 7 stocks contribute 26% of earnings, dominating multiple key sectors. The post S&P 500’s top 7 stocks account for 26% of earnings, reflecting historic concentration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto market today: XRP Ledger Foundation issues urgent upgrade; max pain price for Shiba Inu bulls revealed; Solana's price surge might be closer.

Meta tests its Instagram TV app on Amazon Fire TV in the US, bringing short-form Reels videos and shared accounts to bigger screens. The post Meta tests Instagram TV app on US Amazon Fire devices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

According to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave.

United Kingdom legislators are working on a bill that could expand the nation’s financial law to cryptocurrencies by 2027. While the bill is still in progress, investors’ attention has turned to DeepSnitch AI, the next big crypto that many believe will outshine most OGs in 2026. DeepSnitch AI has already crossed $800K, signaling huge trust from investors. [...] The post Next Big Crypto To Buy Before 2026: DeepSnitch AI’s 100X Appeal Draws Attention as UK Signals Expansion of Financial Laws Into Crypto appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key Highlights The FDIC has proposed a first rule outlining how FDIC-supervised banks can apply to issue payment…

Crypto executives pushed the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to reconsider its approach to blockchain privacy, arguing that not all users of these tools are criminals. Related Reading: Crypto Wallets Targeted In JavaScript Library Exploit—Cybersecurity Firm The meeting, the SEC’s sixth crypto-focused roundtable this year, drew sharp exchanges between regulators and industry representatives […]

TLDR São Paulo’s Court of Auditors will host Brazil’s first public auction with all documents on blockchain. Blockchain ensures documents are cryptographically sealed, timestamped, and tamper-evident to prevent fraud. Ten state-owned warehouses will be sold via the Nordeste Leilões platform in partnership with InspireIP. The initiative addresses longstanding issues like fake websites and inconsistent records [...] The post Blockchain Technology Secures Public Auction Process in Brazil appeared first on Blockonomi.

Theoriq has officially launched its Mainnet, marking a major milestone in the evolution of decentralized finance.

Quantum computing and DATs are overhyped risks for 2026, says Grayscale, while predicting new highs for Bitcoin.

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A U.S. spot Hyperliquid ETF (exchange-traded fund) could soon hit the markets.  According to a Bloomberg ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, the amended filing on the 15th of December, alongside the inclThe post Bitwise updates HYPE ETF filing - Will the 'imminent' launch keep price above $20? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced a new framework that outlines how banks can apply to issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries as part of the implementation of the country’s stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act.  FDIC’s First Move On GENIUS Act In a statement, Acting Chair Travis Hill emphasized that the proposed process is […]

On December 15, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the finalization of new legislation that will bring the cryptoasset sector under the same regulatory umbrella as traditional financial products, with the rules slated to fully come into force from 2027.

As institutional capital returns to crypto, Investor Hash emerges as a secure, AI-driven cloud mining platform. As institutional capital becomes active again in the cryptocurrency market, digital asset trading is increasingly vibrant. Investors are seeking efficient, secure, and transparent investment…

Gold strongly outperformed Bitcoin in 2025, resulting in a 50% decline in the BTC-to-gold ratio. Will the trend flip in BTC’s favor in 2026?

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TLDR The FDIC approved a proposed rule to create an application process for payment stablecoin issuance through subsidiaries. Applicants must detail activities, ownership structures, and include an engagement letter with a public accounting firm. The proposal focuses only on payment stablecoins and excludes other digital asset activities. The GENIUS Act requires full asset backing and [...] The post FDIC Advances Stablecoin Application Framework Under GENIUS Act appeared first on Blockonomi.

Following the sudden pullback observed across the cryptocurrency market, the price of XRP has fallen sharply, causing it to revisit the $1.8 threshold. With XRP’s price facing heightened bearish pressure, traders appear to be stepping back, raising questions about the current price action. Leverage Unwinds Across XRP Markets XRP’s waning price action is starting to […]

Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize’s wealth management business, Securitize For Advisors, adding an advisor-focused platform to its regulated digital asset services stack. Anchorage Digital Takes Over Securitize For Advisors The deal, announced this week, brings Securitize For Advisors under Anchorage Digital’s umbrella, though financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement. The unit provides registered […]

, remember your fundamentals Headlines scream about massive Web3 hacks and billions lost in crypto heists, painting a picture of blockchain’s immutable dangers. But here’s the twist: most of these breaches don’t start with fancy smart contract exploits. They begin […] The post When Securing Web3, Remember Your Web2 Fundamentals appeared first on Blockmanity.

BitMine Immersion, the company chaired by Tom Lee, dropped to $31.12, its lowest level since Dec. 2. It has dropped by ~80% from its highest point this year, bringing its valuation to $13 billion.

AAVE price faces major support breakdown amid the formation of an inverted flag pattern. The U.S. SEC has…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s proposal outlines how banks could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins as US regulators move from legislation to rule-making.

The four-year probe that had been a major source of uncertainty for the Aave project.

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, betting on Fusaka and staking to drive a longer-term thesis.

BitGo partners with Tempo to deliver secure onchain payment infrastructure, offering custody, wallet, and stablecoin tools for enterprises. The post BitGo partners with Tempo to enhance onchain payment infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Hyperscale Data’s Bitcoin treasury totals $75.5M, nearly 98% of its market capitalization. The company holds 498.4633 BTC, combining mined coins and open-market acquisitions. $31.5M in cash is allocated for future Bitcoin purchases via dollar-cost averaging. Weekly reports track BTC holdings as Hyperscale moves toward its $100M DAT target. Hyperscale Data (NYSE American: GPUS) has [...] The post Hyperscale Data Allocates Nearly Entire Market Cap to Bitcoin Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Transparency is one of the things that the cryptocurrency industry is commonly praised for. But for many, the true potential of digital currencies lie within the exact opposite – privacy. Among the many privacy coins out there, Monero’s XMR stands as the undisputed king for many. However, its otherwise sophisticated privacy technology, ring signature, stealth […]

In volatile market conditions, projects with consistent growth stand out — assets backed by strong fundamentals show relative resilience. While price action across several altcoins remained chopThe post Chainlink's price stalls - But here's why smart money keeps moving in appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The privacy-focused crypto asset zcash (ZEC) has retreated sharply from its peak just above $741 on Nov. 15, sliding to a low of $411 as of Tuesday, Dec. 16. Meanwhile, ZEC rival monero ( XMR) has continued to push higher, advancing more than 15% over the past seven days. Privacy Coin Shakeout Leaves Zcash Reeling […]

Aave’s regulatory cloud lifted this week after founder Stani Kulechov confirmed that the U.S. SEC has formally closed its four-year investigation into the protocol.  But almost immediately, a seThe post After SEC relief, Aave confronts its biggest governance question yet appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin Magazine MetaMask Launches Native Bitcoin Integration for 30 Million Active Users MetaMask, the leading Ethereum-born wallet with over 30 million monthly active users, has rolled out native Bitcoin support, enabling direct BTC management without wrapped tokens or bridges. This post MetaMask Launches Native Bitcoin Integration for 30 Million Active Users first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Bitcoin recently dropped to two-week lows around $87,600, due to selling pressure attributed to the Bank of Japan. However, Michael Saylor, the strategy chair of Strategy, has once again hinted at a massive Bitcoin purchase, indicating that the institutional appetite for digital assets remains voracious despite short-term price action. On the other hand, smaller investors [...] The post The Next Crypto to Hit $1 in 2026: Strategy Buys the Bitcoin Dip as DeepSnitch AI Offers Investors a Path to Massive Wealth appeared first on Blockonomi.

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American Bitcoin ranks among the top 20 BTC treasury firms, holding 5,098 Bitcoin and unveiling new share-based exposure metrics. The post American Bitcoin enters top 20 BTC treasuries after disclosing 5,098 Bitcoin reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead.

Tokenized Treasury funds pushed closer to the $9 billion mark this week, rising 0.94% over the past seven days as onchain demand for yield-bearing government debt continues to hold firm. Tokenized Treasury Market Inches Higher as Issuers Jockey for Share Data compiled from the tokenized Treasury sector, according to rwa.xyz stats, shows total value climbing […]

TLDR Individuals using electricity illegally for crypto face fines from 15,000 to 37,000 somoni. Groups committing large-scale offenses risk fines up to 75,000 somoni or 2–5 years imprisonment. Organized groups on an especially large scale may face 5–8 years in prison. Illegal mining has caused electricity shortages and financial losses exceeding 32 million TJS. Tajikistan [...] The post Tajikistan Criminalizes Illegal Electricity Use for Cryptocurrency Mining appeared first on Blockonomi.

World Liberty Financial is beginning to show early signs of stabilization after completing a full Market Auction Theory rotation.

The Solana-linked product expands Valour’s Brazil footprint as demand for regulated crypto exposure grows among regional investors.

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply Strategy owns 3.2% of all Bitcoin, spending nearly $2 billion in the past two weeks to grow its BTC treasury to 671,268 BTC. This post Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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RedotPay, an app that lets you send cryptos like USDc to bank accounts, has raised $107 million in a Series B round.

The world’s largest Ethereum treasury company shows no signs of fear or doubt as it continues to aggressively accumulate the asset.

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply Strategy owns 3.2% of all Bitcoin, spending nearly $2 billion in the past two weeks to grow its BTC treasury to 671,268 BTC. This post Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Coinbase stock price rose by 1.4% on Tuesday as investors waited for the upcoming predictions market launch.

Crypto pundit Chain Cartel has raised several key points following SWIFT’s latest comment on its move to adopt blockchain technology. The pundit claimed that Ripple’s XRPL network best suits what SWIFT is trying to achieve and suggested that the two firms collaborate.  Pundit Points To Ripple’s XRPL After SWIFT’s Announcement In an X post, Chain […]

Gold and Bitcoin are once again locked in a high-stakes competition. On the 16th of December, gold rose to $4,305 per ounce, just below its $4,381 record from two months earlier. However, at pressThe post Gold closes in on ATH as Bitcoin falls again - Time to rotate again? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The CEO's significant share purchase may boost investor confidence, potentially enhancing Strive's market position and growth prospects. The post Strive stock jumps after CEO discloses over 515,000 share purchase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

While a poll suggested that the percentage of crypto ownership dropped in the UK, the amount of digital assets held increased, with a majority reporting Bitcoin and Ether holdings.

Sui price consolidates at key support near $1.31 as falling open interest signals fading bearish momentum and raises the possibility of a developing trend reversal.

The SEC has closed its four-year investigation into Aave with no enforcement, marking a pivotal moment for DeFi. The post SEC concludes 4-year investigation into Aave Protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As volatility weighs heavily on the market, fresh insights are shedding light on who is really driving activity in the XRP ecosystem. A crypto analyst has shared new observations, revealing that a specific demographic continues to dominate XRP trading activity. The analyst explained that this trend has held steady despite the cryptocurrency experiencing notable downside […]

PI has once again slipped below $0.20.

Bitcoin Magazine Tether Leads $8 Million Investment in Lightning-Powered Payments Startup Speed Tether has invested in Speed1, a company using Lightning and stablecoins for instant global payments. This post Tether Leads $8 Million Investment in Lightning-Powered Payments Startup Speed first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

As mining goes institutional in 2025, Eden Miner opens retail access to hashrate investing through a new model. The year 2025 marks a watershed moment for global computing infrastructure. With Microsoft rebooting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant and partnering…

Web3.Market brings the marketplace model to blockchain development, offering reusable dApp code, developer tools, and infrastructure resources to help teams build faster. #partnercontent

The proposed rule could enhance regulatory clarity and stability in the US financial system, potentially boosting trust in digital currencies. The post FDIC proposes new rule for bank-issued payment stablecoins under GENIUS Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cardano is approaching a key support that fueled a 216% increase in the past.

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Ethereum's [ETH] fund market premium has flipped back into positive territory, signaling stabilizing institutional demand after recent volatility.  This shift matters because fund premiums track The post Ethereum: Why ETH could retest KEY support before price recovery appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Valour receives approval for Solana ETP listing on Brazil's B3 exchange, offering regulated access to Solana for local investors. The post DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Valour gains Brazil approval to list Solana ETP on B3 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

These new contracts complement existing Spot-Quoted Bitcoin and Ether futures and are available for trading alongside major U.S. equity indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Spot-Quoted futures allow investors to trade positions in terms tied to the spot market, with the added benefit of longer-dated expiries, eliminating the […] The post CME Group Introduces Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL Futures appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Monero has outperformed Bitcoin, Zcash and top altcoins on the top 20 crypto list with a 15% weekly gain.

Биткоин снова уперся в собственный парадокс: чем он ценнее как «база доверия», тем сильнее хочется использовать его не только как хранилище, но и как средство для платежей, DeFi и ончейн‑продуктов. И тут начинаются проблемы. Базовый слой Bitcoin по дизайну медленный, ограниченный по пропускной способности и дорогой в периоды перегрева. На нем далеко не уехать. Да, […]

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Solana has become one of the first major Layer-1 networks to publicly demonstrate a functioning post-quantum signature system. This follows the 16 December announcement of a deep security collaborThe post Solana tests quantum-resistant signatures in landmark security upgrade appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin liquidity grabs continued at the Wall Street open, with traders hoping that a breakthrough of resistance would propel the BTC price toward the $100,000 zone.

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Following its massive reorganization of 600 million tokens, Ripple has transferred over $152 million worth of XRP to Binance wallets, sparking renewed market attention.   On December 12th, according to Whale Alert, 75,316,328 XRP were transferred from Ripple (50) address to the sub-wallet “rnU65s,” and subsequently to the Binance activation wallet “rpxh7h.” At current prices, [...] The post Ripple Transfers Over $152 Million in XRP to Binance After Reorganizing 600 Million Tokens – Will XRP Fall Below $2? appeared first on Blockonomi.

As volatility and market fatigue continue to challenge retail crypto traders, IODeFi is positioning itself as an alternative approach to digital asset participation—one that prioritizes automation, infrastructure, and system-driven execution over constant market speculation. For many market participants, active crypto trading has become increasingly demanding, requiring constant monitoring of charts, news cycles, and price movements. [...] The post IODeFi Introduces Automated Crypto Income Model as Alternative to Active Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today? The cryptocurrency market has taken a sharp hit, leaving investors wondering . Overnight, the total crypto market capitalization plunged by nearly $177 billion, dropping 5.7% from recent highs before finding some footing around […] The post Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today? appeared first on Blockmanity.

Shiba Inu price is forming a double bottom at key high-time-frame support, with value area confluence suggesting downside exhaustion and the potential for a bullish rotation if support holds. The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price is beginning to show early signs…

Bitcoin’s pullback sparked fresh debate after Steve Hanke called the asset “highly speculative” and valueless.

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Fewer Brits now own crypto compared to 2024 despite Bitcoin price recently hitting a new record high.

$667 million leveraged positions have been liquidated across the market in the last 24 hours, with Ethereum seeing larger liquidations than Bitcoin.

Can the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) fix above $88,000 this week?

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A Bitcoin investor just lost his entire retirement fund to a pig butchering scam despite repeated warnings. The painful reality is that above $5.5 billion vanished to romance scams in 2024, with AI-generated fake personas making attacks nearly impossible to spot. For investors hunting for the best crypto to invest in, the calculus is headed [...] The post Best Crypto to Invest In 2026: DeepSnitch AI Presale Climbs 88% as Protection Tools Go Live appeared first on Blockonomi.

The XRP token stabilized after the Bureau of Labor Statistics published the latest jobs report. This report showed that the economy created 64k jobs in Nov.

Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds Stablecoin Settlement Option for U.S. Banking Partners Visa’s latest move marks the first time U.S.-based financial institutions can settle directly with the payments network using […]

Bitcoin whale accumulation surged as major holders acquired 54,000 BTC worth $4.66B in a week, the fastest pace since 2012. The post Bitcoin whales accumulate 54K BTC worth $4.66B as market trades sideways appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ethereum price wobbled as weak onchain activity, low futures demand and aggressive selling by holders favored a potential ETH price drop to $2,300.

Ripple is taking a significant step in that direction with the launch of RLUSD on its first Layer 2 networks. The official debut is planned for next year, pending regulatory approval. Testing will begin on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain, in partnership with Wormhole and its Native Token Transfer standard. This marks a pivotal moment […] The post Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin Across Multiple Layer 2s appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.