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President Trump’s speech re-echoed his openness to engage in key crypto policy to position the U.S. as a global crypto powerhouse. U.S. Government Wants to Lead the Way on Bitcoin Donald Trump, incoming U.S. president delivered a goodwill speech at the crypto policy summit in Washington organized by the Blockchain Association. In his speech, Trump […]

The cryptocurrency landscape stands at a historic crossroads as the battle between XRP and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enters its most critical phase. Since December 2020, this legal confrontation has shaped the future of digital asset regulation, with implications reaching far beyond the immediate case. The potential impact of Donald Trump’s election adds another layer of complexity to an already intricate situation. The Evolution of SEC’s Cryptocurrency Stance Under SEC  Chair Gary Gensler’s leadership, the commission has maintained an aggressive enforcement approach toward digital assets. The SEC’s strategy of classifying various cryptocurrencies as securities has led to numerous enforcement actions against industry players. This strict interpretation of securities laws has particularly affected the relationship between Ripple and Coinbase, with many exchanges temporarily delisting XRP following the initial SEC lawsuit. Related Reading: 3 Reasons Ripple (XRP) Could [...]

The Senate Banking Committee has canceled a planned vote on the reappointment of Caroline Crenshaw.. The post SEC Reappointment Of Caroline Crenshaw Canceled By Senate Banking Committee appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting wBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.

A concerning trend has emerged among young UK investors who are making crucial financial decisions at an alarming speed, with two-thirds finalizing important investment choices in less than 24 hours.Moreover, according to the country’s market watchdog, they fail to see the difference between purchasing a hyped air fryer or smartwatch and buying Bitcoin or another trading product.Young Investors Rush Investment Decisions, FCA Study WarnsThe Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA’s) survey of 2,000 UK investors aged 18–40 reveals a striking pattern of rapid-fire investment decisions. A significant 14% of respondents make investment choices in under an hour, while only 11% take more than a week to evaluate opportunities.The digital landscape heavily influences modern investment behavior. An overwhelming 85% of young investors acknowledge the significant impact of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube on their investment decisions. More notably, 43% rely on these platforms as [...]

PRESS RELEASE. Innovative Crypto Project Aims to Revolutionize Whale and Ocean Conservation with Community-Driven Funding and Real Utility The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to bold promises, but Oh Whale stands apart by merging blockchain technology with a mission for real-world impact. The project has officially launched its presale, offering early supporters a chance […]

The Lido community has voted to end staking services on Polygon, due to significant challenges that has limited adoption. Lido Shuts Down Polygon Staking Lido Finance has announced it will be effectively discontinuing its staking service on Polygon. According to a Dec. 16 blogpost, the decision was reached after an extensive decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) […]

Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETP enters the European market with competitive rewards and low fees.

You can buy a car with Bitcoin in 2025 — explore the benefits, risks and top crypto-friendly dealerships, along with essential tips for a smooth purchase.

Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have logged 16 consecutive days of positive daily inflows, renewing optimism for ETH’s potential new all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks. However, for ETH to reach this milestone, it must surpass the critical resistance level of $4,000. Ethereum Spot ETFs Attracting Consistent Inflows According to data from SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETF inflows have remained consistently positive since November 22. The cumulative net inflows total $2.32 billion, with a significant $1.5 billion added between November 22 and December 16 alone. Related Reading: Ethereum Finally Set For A New All-Time High? Here’s What Analysts Say Breaking it down by weekly inflows, the week ending December 13 saw net inflows of $854.85 million, closely followed by $836.69 million during the week ending December 6. Moreover, the total net assets held by Ethereum ETFs have climbed to $14.28 billion, which represents approximately 2.93% of ETH’s total circulating supply. [...]

As we approach the end of the year, Bitcoin (BTC) continues flying to new highs, setting bullish expectations for the rest of the cycle. Bitfinex’s latest reports suggest when BTC’s peak could come and how much climbing might be left for the flagship crypto. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Hit $180,000 If These Cycle Top Indicators Are Absent, Says VanEck’s Sigel Bitcoin’s ‘Unique’ Cycle In its latest Alpha Report, Bitfinex highlighted the crypto industry’s big strides in adoption and mainstream recognition this year, which have differentiated this cycle from previous ones. Notably, the launch and increasing institutional demand of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed expectations and attracted a “new class of investors” to the crypto space. Per the report, this cycle has been “unique” as these new investors brought by ETFs and increasing confidence in the sector sent BTC’s price to a new ATH ahead of the Halving event, historically leading the flagship [...]

The Bitcoin funding rate over the 30-day EMA signals “no visible signs of late-cycle overheating,” according to a crypto analyst.

Key Takeaways Ohio lawmakers seem particularly passionate about cryptocurrency. In today’s turbulent global economy, their willingness to test new financial solutions like Bitcoin is both bold and refreshing. Texas and The post Ohio Takes the Lead in the Cryptocurrency Race: Is Bitcoin Becoming a State Reserve Asset? appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

Law enforcement’s swift action seized $900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement’s Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Monday that bitcoin seized during a […]

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.50 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might soon aim for a move above the $2.62 resistance. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.50 zone. The price is now trading above $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.53 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.62 resistance. XRP Price Pops Above $2.50 XRP price started a decent upward move above the $2.50 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $2.55 and $2.62 resistance levels. The price even spiked above $2.70 before the bears appeared. A high was formed at $2.7267 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below $2.620. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.3272 swing low to the $2.7267 high. The price is now trading [...]

Ethereum price failed to settle above the $4,000 zone. ETH is correcting gains and might struggle to stay above the $3,820 support zone. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $4,100 zone. The price is trading below $3,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3,940 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it fails to stay above the $2,820 support zone. Ethereum Price Fails Again Ethereum price struggled to stay above the $4,000 level and underperformed Bitcoin. ETH started a fresh decline and traded below the $4,000 support zone. There was a move below the $3,980 and $3,940 support levels. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3,940 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even dipped below the $3,850 level. A low was formed at $3,837 and the price is now consolidating losses. Ethereum price is now trading below [...]

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed the reason why Solana (SOL) has recently been lagging behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Solana Realized Cap Growth Has Slowed Down Recently In a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed about how the recent performance of Solana has stacked up against the two largest coins in the sector. “Looking at price performance, SOL outpaced both ETH and BTC for most of Q4 2024,” notes the analytics firm. “However, since early December, ETH has taken the lead, outperforming the other two assets.” As it stands right now, Bitcoin is up around 18% over the past month, Ethereum 28%, and Solana 3%. Thus, SOL has clearly fallen off after being the market leader just earlier. Related Reading: Bitcoin Top Here? What Historical HODLer Selloff Pattern Says What could be behind this shift in the market? The answer to the question could lie in the capital flows that these cryptocurrencies have recently been observing. In order to estimate the capital [...]

Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead backs the U.S. proposal for a strategic bitcoin reserve, urging a pivot from gold to “digital gold” to secure financial leadership. Dan Morehead Champions US Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Dan Morehead, founder and managing partner of hedge fund and venture capital firm Pantera Capital, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ last week […]

In a post on X dated December 17, 2024, Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Asset Management, shared his personal top three predictions for the crypto sector in 2025. His insights come at a time when the crypto market has experienced significant growth, and after Bitwise released its annual top 10 crypto predictions for the next year. #1 Bitcoin Structured Products Surge Park predicts that by 2025, Bitcoin structured products will see an asset influx of at least $5 billion. He states, “The cold, hard truth is that most private wealth managers and institutions remain hesitant about taking on directional Bitcoin exposure.” Related Reading: Crypto Watchlist: Top 5 Coins To Watch This Week He elaborates that products like buffered notes and principal-protection ETFs will be pivotal in bridging this gap, offering tailored exposure to Bitcoin’s volatility to meet institutional preferences. “I predict that buffered notes, principal-protection ETFs, and similar instruments will [...]

Parody X account Richard E. Ptardio was given memecoins bearing his likeness, which he donated to charity.

Ohio has become the third US state behind Texas and Pennsylvania to see bills introduced to establish Bitcoin reserves as part of the state treasury.

The entity claiming to have built the “airdrop tech” for the HAWK meme coin now blames Haliey Welch for the token’s implosion. Hawk Meme Coin Business Partner Turns on Haliey Welch Overhere, the company claiming to have launched the HAWK meme coin – named after Internet sensation Haliey Welch, also known as Hawk Tuah Girl […]

Is China secretly stacking Bitcoin and gearing up to unban it? Let me break down why I think they’re about to make a huge move—and sooner than you think.

The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings. Coin Metrics’ new report reveals […]

A notable financial expert and wealth mentor, Linda Jones, has explained why XRP is a good long-term investment. In her video “Why Do I Hold XRP?”, she underlines the cryptocurrency’s potential to change finance. Many investors are watching XRP as a crypto market challenger due to Ripple’s progress and institutional involvement. Related Reading: The $589 XRP Dream: Believers Aren’t ‘Delusional’ Enough, Expert Says Ripple Institutional Adoption Expanding XRP is becoming more popular among financial institutions as a result of Ripple’s aggressive positioning of its coin as a means of facilitating faster and less expensive cross-border transactions. More than 300 major financial institutions, including banks and payment processors, have embraced the XRP Ledger (XRPL), enhancing its legitimacy and usefulness. This growing acceptance is crucial because it shows how the altcoin is being used in actual financial systems. I love this video! The best! ???? #XRP #Ripple https://t.co/lt3gAl0E0F [...]