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The native token of the decentralized smart contract platform Sui (SUI) kicked off the week with an all-time high of $4.96, buoyed by an overall bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market. The momentum was short-lived, as SUI experienced a significant retracement on Friday, plummeting nearly 30% to $3.49. However, the token rebounded swiftly, stabilizing at approximately $4.55, representing a 12.8% increase from the week’s low and just 8.9% shy of its record price, SUI Surges Amid Market Volatility In stark contrast, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have continued to experience downward corrections following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed)0 recent decision regarding interest rates. The Fed’s dovish stance has negatively impacted risk assets, contributing to a generally bearish sentiment in the market that led the market’s leading crypto, to retrace almost 10% from the record high of $108,000. The volatility surrounding SUI led to nearly $14 million in [...]

A South Lake Tahoe man, Daniel Chartraw, 51, faces a 12-count federal indictment for wire fraud linked to a cryptocurrency trading scheme, per U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Arrested recently, Chartraw allegedly misled investors through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, by falsely promoting a proprietary algorithm for high returns. Instead of investing funds, […]

XRP’s rally today could be short-lived, as a bearish reversal pattern hints at a potential 20%-plus correction ahead.

Spacecoin XYZ has taken its first step in launching its extra-terrestrial decentralized physical infrastructure network.

Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […]

The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]

Bitcoin buying led by Coinbase launches BTC price action back toward the six-figure mark.

Discover the risks of fake crypto liquidity pools, common scam tactics and practical strategies to identify and steer clear of fraudulent projects.

Craig Wright, the fake creator of Bitcoin ($BTC) and a figure perennially drenched in crypto.. The post Fake Satoshi’ Craig Wright Receives One-Year Prison Sentence appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Google said that advertisers who want to promote crypto exchanges and software wallets in the United Kingdom must be registered with the FCA.

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing its first seven-day decline in eight weeks, prompted by hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) that have led traders to sell off the asset, which has more than doubled in value this year.  Bitcoin Rebounds To $97,500 After Historic ETF Outflow The market’s leading cryptocurrency saw a drop of as much as 5.3% to $92,149 on Friday, following a record high of just above $108,000 earlier in the week. Since then the Bitcoin price has recovered the $97,500 mark, down approximately 5% since Sunday.  This downturn has also affected smaller cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH)  and Dogecoin (DOGE), despite a generally positive performance in US equities. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Loses Momentum: Could A Drop To $75,000 Signal The Final Correction? The shift in sentiment is further highlighted by a significant outflow from US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest directly in Bitcoin. On Thursday, these funds recorded a historic outflow of [...]

The infamous Bitfinex hacker was sentenced to five years in prison in November for money laundering after he hacked and stole 120,000 bitcoin. Bitfinex Hacker Apologizes in New Video Ilya Lichtenstein, husband to disgraced crypto hip hop satirist Heather Morgan or “Razzlekhan,” has released a five-minute video from prison, promising to make amends once he […]

Recent technical analysis has revealed that the XRP price is consolidating after breaking key resistance levels to new highs. A crypto analyst has warned of an impending XRP price crash, urging investors not to get distracted as the RSI is still significantly above 50%. Discussing his predictions through short and long-term XRP price charts, the analyst shows that the cryptocurrency is firmly positioned in a bullish trend despite impending corrections.  XRP Price RSI Hints At Potential Crash On the 4-hour XRP chart, a double tap structure is highlighted in the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a technical indicator used to measure the momentum of a cryptocurrency. This double tap pattern typically signals further downward movement before a price stabilization.   Related Reading: This Analyst Predicted The Dogecoin Price Crash 2 Days Ago, Full Prediction Shows A Further 30% Decline According to Dark Defender, a crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), the RSI’s recurrent dips into oversold [...]

Ripple’s chief legal officer has urged Congress to focus on innovation-friendly crypto regulation, rejecting punitive measures and abstract policies amid growing criticism of the SEC’s approach. New Congress, New Rules? Ripple’s Vision for Crypto Regulation Unveiled Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for a pragmatic approach to cryptocurrency regulation in the upcoming Congress. […]

Tether has announced a $775 million strategic investment with video sharing platform Rumble just weeks after the platform announced it would be adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet.

Rumble, the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider has just inked a $775 million deal with Tether, the heavyweight of stablecoins. This blockbuster investment signals a partnership between two giants, both devoted to championing decentralization and the freedom of speech. Rumble Gains $775 Million Backing from Tether As revealed in a statement shared with Bitcoin.com […]

Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit an all-time high of $108,364, only to tumble to $92,118 within three days. This dramatic price drop coincides with growing political unease in the U.S., as the federal government faces a potential shutdown. Despite the downturn, some anticipate the emergence of a “God candle” that could mark bitcoin’s most impressive rebound […]

The Brazilian Senate scheduled a meeting to discuss the future and possibilities of crypto markets in 2025. The meeting will debate the opportunities and challenges that the adoption of these presents for the Brazilian state. Multi-Partisan Group Proposed to Discuss Crypto in the Brazilian Senate Next Year Crypto is becoming a common subject in legislative […]

The market for Dogecoin (DOGE) is contracting: the memecoin shed more than 25% of its value during the last three days. The broader market is still bearing the brunt of Bitcoin’s crash, worrying both investors and speculators. Related Reading: SUI The Rising Star: Analyst Foresees Over $25 Breakthrough Market Overview: A Sudden Change The recent drop in the value of crypto assets has caused around $787 million to be lost through liquidations of different types of digital assets. Dogecoin, which is often considered as a joke, has been among the hardest hit. Approximately $29 million in DOGE liquidations were recorded recently, with bullish positions suffering the most losses, according to CoinGlass data. In a mere 24 hours, the price of Dogecoin plummeted to a low of $0.34 before ultimately stabilizing at approximately $0.365, a 6.05% decline. Macroeconomic issues influencing more general market movements can help to explain this fall. The Federal Reserve’s concern about interest rate [...]

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has raised $60.6 million (9.5 billion yen) through two bond issuances to bolster its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Metaplanet Completes $60.6 Million Bond Issuance for Bitcoin Purchases The Tokyo-based company announced the completion of its fifth bond series issuance on Dec. 20, raising 5 billion yen. This follows a previous tranche […]

Developers will soon be able to deploy Solana-based AI agent applications on Injective and bridge a variety of cryptocurrencies between them.

  Over the past 12 days, Dogecoin (DOGE) has endured a sharp decline, shedding more than 40% of its value. After trading above $0.48 on December 8, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency briefly sank to $0.2638 by December 20, prompting a wave of speculation about its near-term direction. The backdrop to this drawdown has been the broader crypto market’s response to US Federal Reserve policy signals, with the latest downturn largely attributed to more hawkish projections from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). While the Fed’s December meeting delivered a widely expected 25 basis point rate cut, the real shock came from the revised dot plot, which pointed to fewer future cuts than previously anticipated. The market had hoped for three rate cuts in 2025, but the FOMC’s guidance now leans toward just two, suggesting a more cautious approach amid persistent inflationary pressures. This shift in outlook triggered broad-based selling in risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin [...]

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase's wBTC controversial delisting, Deutsche Bank’s blockchain, USDT in Europe, FTX creditors repayment and BVNK’s move to the United States.

The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $680 million in outflows with the broader crypto market continuing to face a downturn. Biggest Outflow Day for Bitcoin ETFs The broader crypto market downturn finally caught up with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs registering a total net outflow of $680 million on Dec. 19. […]

The entire crypto market has been riddled with a notable decline in the past 24 hours, led by Bitcoin’s break below the $100,000 price level again. Dogecoin wasn’t left out of this decline, which saw its price crashing by almost 15% and eventually reaching below $0.31. However, technical analysis suggests that this price decline is very natural in Dogecoin’s current trajectory. This technical analysis offers a silver lining for Dogecoin enthusiasts, as it frames the pullback as a natural phenomenon within the broader ongoing bull cycle. Weekly Golden Cross And Its Implications For The Dogecoin Price Crypto analyst Kevin (Kev_Capital_TA) took to the social media platform X to highlight the significance of Dogecoin’s weekly golden cross amidst the ongoing market downturn. According to Kevin, Dogecoin experienced a weekly golden cross back in early November, coinciding with the US election period. Historically, such technical indicators signal strong bullish momentum to the upside. [...]

On Friday afternoon, crypto markets appeared to catch their breath, though traders remained on edge, bracing for bitcoin’s next twist. At press time, BTC was trading at $96,800 to $97,150 per coin, while the broader crypto economy stood at $3.34 trillion—down 2.7% after some recovery. Bears Take a Breather Despite recent turbulence, the crypto market […]

The acquisition brings Metal Blockchain solutions to Bonifii’s portfolio of credit unions.

A solid recovery in Bitcoin price is a hint that bulls have not given up on BTC and altcoins as they continue to buy dips below key support levels.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the latest venture by incoming US President Donald Trump, has generated a lot of interest in the cryptocurrency space. WLFI has been working on strategic projects in the field of decentralized finance. By quickly acquiring digital assets, the project has attracted the interest of both skeptics and enthusiasts in the crypto world. Related Reading: Ethereum To Outpace Solana In 2025, Bitwise CIO Asserts Trump, WLFI Add 722 Ether To Its Inventory During the latest power play, WLFI took advantage of market downturn to buy 722 Ether worth approximately $2.5 million. Using this strategic acquisition, they have managed to increase the total Ethereum holdings to as high as 15,598 tokens, which can now be valued at approximately $53 million. The acquisition itself will clearly indicate WLFI’s move into becoming a major player within the DeFi landscape. The main goal of the project is to democratize crypto loans, therefore challenging traditional financial [...]

Coinbase has issued a formal response to a lawsuit filed by BiT Global, a company tied to Justin Sun. The dispute arose after Coinbase announced it would delist wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) from its platform on December 19. BiT Global alleges that the delisting is defamatory and aims to monopolize the tokenized Bitcoin market. The lawsuit highlights concerns over Coinbase’s decision, accusing the exchange of anti-competitive behavior.Meanwhile, Coinbase introduced Apple Pay support for fiat-to-crypto conversions, reflecting US regulatory trends and Apple's growing interest in digital assets.Coinbase Responds to wBTC LawsuitThe conflict stems from changes in the custodianship of wBTC. In August, BitGo announced it would share two of the three operational keys for wBTC with BiT Global and its Singapore-based subsidiary. Coinbase raised concerns about these changes, citing increased protocol risk due to Sun’s involvement.Bit Global, the custodian recently added to WBTC through its partnership [...]

Interestingly, Haliey Welch was not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and her most recent response may explain why. HAWK Memecoin Investors File Suit Disgruntled investors will finally have their day in court after buying the HAWK memecoin on December 4, only to see it implode and lose more than 90% of its value […]

Nic Carter lays out his arguments against a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

Meme coins are taking a beating, with the market turning red as traders rush to cash out. But even in the midst of the selloff, two new projects are grabbing attention. Flockerz (FLOCK) and Crypto All-Stars (STARS), both in their ICO phase, offer a clear contrast to the declining fortunes of established meme coins. Meme […]

The Bitcoin price has dropped below the $100,000 psychological level and is now holding between the $96,000 and $98,000 range. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez provided insights into why Bitcoin could be holding well within this range.  Why The Bitcoin Price Is Holding Steady Between $96,000 And $98,000 In an X post, Ali Martinez noted that one of the most important support levels for the Bitcoin price is between $98,830 and $95,830, where 1.09 wallets bought over 1.16 million BTC. This explains why Bitcoin is holding steady between $96,000 and $98,000 as investors who bought between this level continue to provide huge support for the flagship crypto.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Trading Volume Rises Over $6.5 Billion As Liquidations Cross $31 Million, What’s Going On? As Martinez suggested, it is important for these holders to continue to hold steady as a wave of sell-offs could send the Bitcoin price tumbling even below $90,000. The flagship crypto dropped below $100,000 following the [...]

I'm in favor of BIP 21Q – it's a clever way to resolve known problems with Bitcoin denominations.

BPCE’s crypto subsidiary, Hexarq, is the second banking crypto outfit to receive a nod from French regulator AMF after Société Générale’s Forge.

Bitcoin’s price retracement from its new all-time high of $108,353 on Tuesday to around $96,000 (a -11.5% pullback) has ignited intense speculation about whether the current bull cycle is nearing its peak. To address growing uncertainty, Rafael Schultze-Kraft, co-founder of on-chain analytics provider Glassnode, released a thread on X detailing 18 on-chain metrics and models. “Where is the Bitcoin TOP?” Schultze-Kraft asked, before laying out his detailed analysis. Has Bitcoin Reached Its Cycle Top? 1/ MVRV Ratio: A longstanding measure of unrealized profitability, the MVRV ratio compares market value to realized value. Historically, readings above 7 signaled overheated conditions. “Currently hovering around 3 – room to grow,” Schultze-Kraft noted. This suggests that, in terms of aggregate unrealized profit, the market is not yet at levels that have previously coincided with macro tops. 2/ MVRV Pricing Bands: These bands are derived from the number of days MVRV has spent at extreme [...]

2024 cemented the UAE’s status as a global crypto hub as its landscape changed substantially with new stablecoin regulations, tax exemptions and stricter marketing rules.

Explore key Bitcoin metrics like the Puell Multiple and MVRV Z-Score to understand this cycle’s progress, anticipate price peaks, and prepare for Bitcoin’s potential path toward $200K.

Cathie Wood predicts a surge in M&A activity under Trump’s administration, driven by deregulation and reduced FTC barriers.

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged over 9% on Friday to a 24-hour low of $92,118 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Leads $1.4 Billion in Derivatives Liquidations This crash marks one of the most dramatic dips for the cryptocurrency this month. The wider crypto scene didn’t fare much better, shrinking by 11.94% to a total […]

Sui Network, the layer-1 blockchain, has gained interest in the cryptocurrency space due to its excellent performance and speed. Since its launch in May 2023, Sui quickly positioned itself as a huge player in the blockchain platform sphere, especially in real-time applications such as gaming and DeFi. Related Reading: Solana Poised For Growth In 2025 With Record $173 Million Q3 Funding—Report SUI: Surge In Popularity The expanding user base and market performance of SUI reflect a rise in interest. Lately, the price of the altcoin attained an unprecedented peak of nearly $5. Analysts predict that the coin may see further appreciation, potentially attaining $5.10, or even $6, by year-end. Sui’s unique design lets it handle up to 300,000 transactions per second, making it faster than blockchains that process transactions one by one. This speed appeals to both users and developers. Several elements also contribute to this impressive feat, among them the introduction of new features like [...]

Ethereum’s price is down today after it failed to hold the $3,500 support level, and panic selling threatens deeper corrections.

The cryptocurrency industry is under immense pressure, according to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, who recently.. The post Robinhood CEO: Crypto Industry Facing “Relentless Assault” appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Since Donald Trump’s election victory on November 5, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a substantial rally, reaching record highs above $108,000. However, this momentum has recently faltered, with the cryptocurrency dropping below the critical $100,000 mark, This has prompted analysts to speculate on a potential deeper correction with some experts believing Bitcoin could dip to levels around $85,000 or even $75,000 before resuming its upward trajectory. Is It A Temporary Setback Or The Calm Before A Final Surge? Analyst Morecryptoonl highlights that the current market dynamics suggest a substantial likelihood of Bitcoin moving toward $85,000. This projection stems from the observation that the recent wave of price action lacked the strength typically seen in bullish trends, failing to reach key extension levels.  The “overlapping and corrective nature” of the rally highlighted by the analyst further supports the idea that a significant pullback may be imminent. Should this scenario [...]

Love him or hate him, Martin Shkreli, aka Pharma Bro, is calling shorts on Bitcoin.. The post Martin Shkreli Loads Up MicroStrategy Shorts: Will Pharma Bro Beat Saylor? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Ethereum layer-2 networks now lock over $13.5 billion in stablecoins, driving total market capitalization to $205 billion.

Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain combining Bitcoin and Ethereum’s features, has integrated with Babylon, a bitcoin (BTC) staking protocol, to achieve Bitcoin-Secured Network (BSN) status. Babylon Collaboration Expands BOB’s Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem According to BOB’s announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the partnership marks a significant development in BOB’s roadmap, enhancing […]

Investors have filed a lawsuit against the creators and promoters of the Hawk Tuah (HAWK).. The post Investors Sue Entities Behind HAWK Memecoin, Alleging Unregistered Securities Offering appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist infamous for falsely claiming to be Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi.. The post Craig Wright Gets One-Year Suspended Sentence For Contempt Of Court In UK appeared first on 99Bitcoins.