Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Crypto markets look stable on the surface, but traders remain uneasy as the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan (BOJ) line up back-to-back risk events. Crypto is quiet for now, though the stability feels temporary. Markets Steady as Traders Brace for FOMC and BOJ Some days feel too quiet, like the market is holding its […]

U.S. banks won fresh clarity as the OCC confirmed they can execute riskless principal crypto transactions, opening regulated pathways for customer trades while reinforcing safety and compliance expectations across the growing digital-asset market. OCC Clarifies Bank Role In Riskless Principal Crypto Trades The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Dec. 9 […]

Tom Lee says the future of finance is being built on Ethereum, and he’s betting big that tokenization—not nostalgia for four-year bitcoin cycles—will drive the next decade of digital-asset growth. Fundstrat’s Founder and Bitmine Boss Tom Lee Makes the Case for an Ethereum-Powered Future Tom Lee, a veteran Wall Street strategist who plays central roles […]

A new CFTC pilot program opens the door for regulated tokenized collateral in U.S. derivatives markets, signaling broader acceptance of bitcoin, ether and stablecoins while removing barriers that once constrained digital asset innovation. CFTC Launches Tokenized Collateral Pilot and Pulls Back Outdated Rules Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham on Dec. […]

French fintech Lyzi is expanding its European footprint by enabling cryptocurrency payments at Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux, where customers can purchase luxury cars using bitcoin, tezos, stablecoins, and over 80 digital assets. Dealerships Emphasize Innovation and Service French fintech firm Lyzi has partnered with two luxury car dealerships—Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux—to […]

Stable introduces Layer 1 blockchain network designed specifically for stablecoin transactions powered by USDT as the native gas token. Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain network, announced its Mainnet launch in New York, unveiling a dedicated stablecoin and payments network alongside the Stable Foundation and its native STABLE token. The network aims to expand digital assets […]

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 […]

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 […]

Robert Kiyosaki escalates his alarm over the weakening U.S. dollar and widening wealth pressures, urging Americans to brace for inflation he believes will strain traditional savings and accelerate the shift toward alternative stores of value. Kiyosaki Renews Dollar Warning as Inflation Fears Rise Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has […]

Bitcoin’s projected climb gained fresh momentum as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Binance CEO Richard Teng voiced bullish long-term expectations, reinforcing broad confidence that the asset could push higher amid strengthening market structure and growing institutional participation. Industry Leaders Share Bullish Bitcoin Targets Bitcoin’s long-term momentum continues to draw bullish outlooks from major industry leaders […]

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with healthy inflows, while ether ETFs logged another day of red. Solana and XRP maintained momentum with steady entries, signaling that investor appetite is shifting more broadly across the crypto ETF landscape. BTC ETFs Turn Positive as Solana and XRP Post Gains Some trading days feel […]

Blackrock’s chief executive explained a dramatic pivot toward bitcoin’s long-term potential, framing the asset as protection in an era of fiscal strain while championing tokenization as the next force set to reshape global markets. Blackrock CEO Backs Bitcoin While Advancing Tokenization of All Assets Blackrock CEO Larry Fink shared last week at the New York […]

Robert Kiyosaki urges people to brace for deepening financial turmoil by building new income streams, securing essential trade skills, and accumulating hard assets as he warns of a severe global downturn approaching 2026. Kiyosaki’s Recession Playbook and Asset Warnings Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has weighed in on what […]

JPMorgan sees bitcoin primed for a powerful climb as gold-like trading patterns and shifting market dynamics set the stage for major upside potential in the months ahead. JPMorgan Flags Bullish Bitcoin Momentum Global investment bank JPMorgan said bitcoin could advance toward $170,000 within the coming months, outlining a bullish scenario tied to its tendency to […]

Ripple is escalating its defenses against a surge of XRP fraud as deepfake-driven scams intensify, spotlighting rising holiday-season risks and the company’s expanding threat-mitigation network that is sharply reducing successful crypto impersonation attacks. Ripple Ramps Crypto Fraud Shields as XRP Thieves Deploy Deepfakes Ripple issued an insight this week highlighting heightened holiday-season fraud and urging […]

Federal authorities recovered more than $1.7 million in stablecoins linked to a crypto scam, marking a pivotal move that clears the way for victims to recoup losses and underscores how traceable digital assets can help unravel complex fraud schemes. US Recovers Millions From Crypto Fraud Scheme U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia […]

The XRP Ledger is increasingly framed as purpose-built infrastructure for high-volume financial settlement, signaling its expanding role in supporting tokenized activity and real-world value flows across institutional environments. XRPL Positioning for Scaled Tokenized Finance Reece Merrick, Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa at Ripple, shared on social media platform X […]

The SEC’s upcoming financial surveillance roundtable spotlights how rapidly evolving crypto privacy tools could reshape oversight while raising new questions about consumer protection and regulatory transparency. SEC Outlines Speakers and Timing for Financial Surveillance Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on Dec. 5 its updated program for the rescheduled Roundtable on Financial […]

Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors. Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based financial institution Mashreq, has announced the launch of a new multi-asset investment product that incorporates an allocation to bitcoin […]

According to the latest figures, President Donald Trump has logged 320 days of his second term, and his approval rating has slipped from the brief highs that followed his Jan. 20 inauguration. Meanwhile, prediction markets indicate Democrats are currently positioned to snag a few congressional slots, giving them a legitimate opening to reclaim a House […]

Grayscale Investments signals that bitcoin’s sharp pullback still aligns with bullish market behavior, spotlighting macro shifts and expanding institutional demand that could set the stage for potential new highs in 2026. Grayscale Cites Signs of a Crypto Bottom While Forecasting Next-Year Highs Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments’ research team published a report on Dec. 1 […]

Ripple’s expanded push into unified digital asset infrastructure signals a bid to anchor real-time global finance by fusing treasury intelligence, custody, liquidity and settlement into a single enterprise platform. Ripple Broadens Its Institutional Finance Ambitions Growing institutional demand for real-time financial infrastructure is reshaping how companies design digital asset systems. Ripple published on Dec. 4, […]

Stablecoins’ rapid global expansion is reshaping financial access and payments, offering new efficiencies while raising urgent concerns over monetary control and regulatory gaps that policymakers worldwide are now scrambling to confront. IMF Warns of Expanding Stablecoin Influence The International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailed on Dec. 4 that stablecoins can widen financial access and support innovation […]

The murder of Danilo Kuzmin, the 21-year-old son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in Vienna, is strongly suspected to be a case of crypto-related robbery and violence. Cryptocurrency as the Core Motive The brutal murder of Danilo Kuzmin, a 21-year-old Ukrainian student and the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in the Austrian capital, Vienna, is increasingly […]

Bank of America’s new guidance urging a modest digital-asset allocation underscores how crypto is moving into mainstream wealth strategy, signaling accelerating adoption even as market volatility persists. Bank of America Opens the Door to Crypto Allocation Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) said its wealth management units now see room for clients to include crypto in […]

The cryptocurrency almost crossed into $94K territory after a lackluster jobs report nudged up the odds of an interest rate cut by the Fed. Bitcoin Climbs on Weak Labor Data Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to human resources firm ADP in its latest jobs report, published Wednesday. But instead of sending markets […]

Vanguard has published new guidance outlining what investors need to know about crypto exposure, pairing expanded access to third-party digital-asset funds with a push for clearer understanding of product structure, risks and how these holdings fit into broader portfolios. $11T Vanguard Drops ‘What Investors Need to Know’ With New Crypto ETF Access Vanguard, which oversees […]

Ripple’s latest tie-up with Redotpay unlocks instant NGN payouts from XRP and stablecoins, extending fast digital-asset settlement to emerging-market users seeking quicker, cheaper cross-border liquidity. Ripple Payments Powers XRP and Stablecoins Across Fresh NGN Gate Ripple announced on Dec. 2 that Redotpay integrated Ripple Payments to expand its stablecoin payout network and launch its “Send […]

Coinbase’s new instant-unstaking option promises faster access to locked crypto rewards, giving U.S. users fresh flexibility and liquidity while demand for yield-driven staking continues to intensify across major tokens. Coinbase Introduces Instant Unstaking for US Users Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Dec. 1 that instant unstaking is now available to users in the […]