Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

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 […]

The cryptocurrency has floundered since reaching an all-time high in early October, but it’s not exactly clear why. Are Traders Exhibiting Symptoms of Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome? In his book “Irrational Exuberance,” published in 2000, Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller put the blame of market bubbles squarely on the shoulders of overzealous investors. Shiller went on […]

A looming global asset unwind is how Robert Kiyosaki frames what he calls a 30-year bubble rupture, urging investors toward bitcoin and other hard assets as he warns of accelerating instability across major markets. Robert Kiyosaki Calls 30-Year Bubble Bursting, Doubles Down on Bitcoin Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, […]

Soaring Japanese bond yields ignited a rush out of risk assets, hammering bitcoin below key levels as the yen carry trade unwound and volatility ripped through crypto and metals, intensifying fears of deeper rate-driven losses. Peter Schiff Cites 10-Year JGB at 1.84% and Rising as Bitcoin and Other Crypto Get Killed Bitcoin’s latest drop drew […]

Ripple’s expanded Singapore license clears the way for broader regulated crypto payment services, sharpening its push to deliver faster, more efficient digital asset infrastructure across a region central to Asia Pacific’s accelerating blockchain adoption. MAS Greenlight Boosts Ripple’s Digital Token Integration With Global Rails Ripple announced on Dec. 1 that the Monetary Authority of Singapore […]

Jordan is set to lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading, with the Jordan Securities Commission confirming that a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework will be ready before the end of the year. Shift from Prohibition to Regulation Jordan is moving to lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading, with the government and the Jordan Securities Commission […]

Saudi Arabia has outlined a fresh trove of nearly 11 million tonnes of copper, zinc, gold, and silver resources in the Najran region, marking one of the Kingdom’s most intriguing early-stage mineral finds of the decade. Saudi Arabia Reports Major Polymetallic Discovery in Najran Region Saudi Arabia’s Almasane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK) has identified […]

Bitcoin’s price on Sunday just before 8 p.m. Eastern time flashed a dramatic breakdown as a wave of heavy selling torched support and dragged the price from the mid-$91,000 region into the high-$86,000s in a matter of minutes. After a decent stretch of quiet, orderly trading, everything snapped at once. After hovering around the $91,000 […]

While decentralized perpetual exchanges, or perp DEXes, clocked an eye-popping $1.2 trillion in volume in October, the data reveals their November tally eased slightly, trading a bit softer than the prior month’s fireworks. While the dip clocked in at just $70 billion, November’s perp DEX haul still loomed 71.7% above September, making it clear the […]

Blackrock says its spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have become its most profitable product line, with allocations nearing $100 billion, according to comments from its Brazil director. Blackrock Executive: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Near $100B in Allocations Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with more than $13.4 trillion in assets under management (AUM), says its spot bitcoin […]

As inflation and currency turmoil intensify across Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey, crypto use is surging, signaling a pivotal shift that is fueling new momentum for Ripple’s expanding foothold in these rapidly evolving markets. Ripple Confirms Tremendous Traction as Africa and Turkey Reshape Demand Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared earlier this week on social media platform […]

Mounting stress from a rapidly unwinding yen carry trade is reviving fears of a broad market slide, driving Robert Kiyosaki’s latest warning that investors brace for turbulence by shifting toward assets he says can hold firm as volatility accelerates. Robert Kiyosaki Renews Alarms on Global Market Stress Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich […]

Stablecoins are rapidly shifting from trading tools to a backbone of global payments, with soaring settlement volumes and accelerating adoption placing Ripple’s RLUSD in a strategic position as blockchain-based transactions outpace legacy networks worldwide. Ripple Executive Highlights Expanding Stablecoin Utility Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa Reece Merrick […]

Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies just scooped up 14,618 ETH for its balance sheet, according to onchain records. Meanwhile, plenty of market watchers are waiting to see whether Michael Saylor’s Strategy picks up its shopping spree again after last week’s timeout. Tom Lee Doubles Down While Saylor Hints at a Possible Black Friday Buy […]

A dedicated mortgage broking service for cryptocurrency investors has been launched in Australia, aiming to help holders of digital assets translate their crypto wealth into property ownership. Bridging Mortgages and Crypto Strategies A new player has entered the mortgage market with the launch of Mortgage On Chain, Australia’s first broking service dedicated to cryptocurrency investors. […]

Artemis, a blockchain analytics platform, stressed that while several issuers tried to make inroads in the non-USD stablecoin market, they have failed to dent the dollar hegemony in the asset class. Nonetheless, euro stablecoins have shown consistent growth. Artemis: Non-USD Stablecoins Are Virtually Non-Existent, Euro Stablecoins Show Consistent Growth The Facts Data from Artemis, a […]

Turkmenistan has passed a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdymukhamedov on Nov. 28, that officially legalizes and regulates virtual assets, starting next year. A Strategy for Economic Diversification The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has taken a major step into the digital economy, passing a law that officially legalizes and regulates virtual assets, including […]

A new article by Nic Carter, partner at Castle Island Ventures, raises alarms about the vulnerability of bitcoin before the emergence of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). Carter believes that such an event will happen circa 2035, sooner than expected. Nic Carter Awakens Quantum Concerns: Q-Day To Arrive In 2025 The Facts Nic Carter, […]