Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Arthur Hayes recently argued that the altcoin season never actually stopped; instead, he said it has become “nuanced” and “decoupled.” Market data from much of 2025 supports this view, showing massive gains in certain niches while others stagnated. The Altcoin Disappointment and Hayes’ Counter-Narrative As 2025 draws to a close, bargain-hunting investors are frustrated that […]

Grayscale signals a sustained crypto bull market heading into 2026, forecasting rising valuations across sectors, a new bitcoin high, and accelerating institutional adoption driven by macro risk, regulatory clarity, and deeper ties to traditional finance. Grayscale Sees Institutional Era Defining Crypto Markets In 2026 Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published a report titled “2026 Digital […]

Reports of a large-scale hack involving Trust Wallet, a popular multi-currency wallet, flooded social media on Thursday. Known blockchain security influencer ZachXBT stated that hundreds were affected, and that over $6 million was siphoned from victims’ wallets. Over $6 Million Siphoned from Trust Wallet Users Several victims have been affected by a mystery hack hitting […]

As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January. Bitcoin Enters Thin Holiday Markets as Options Loom Bitcoin is heading into Christmas week stuck in […]

Silver’s breakout above $70 is stoking inflation fears and dollar anxiety, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warning the move could foreshadow deeper currency erosion while fueling a bullish path toward $200. Silver Rally Fuels Kiyosaki’s Inflation Alarm and Bullish Price Forecast Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that silver trading […]

This week has been an absolute roller coaster in the precious metals space, with price action doing cartwheels and headlines barely keeping up. Spot silver on the Shanghai Gold Exchange finished Dec. 24, 2025, at a premium to futures contracts, a classic case of backwardation that hints at a snug physical market in China. China’s […]

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead. Bitwise Forecasts 10 Predictions as Bitcoin Decouples From Stocks and Follows Crypto-Specific Catalysts Bitwise Asset Management, a U.S.-based asset manager, […]

Crypto scams are rapidly migrating into private group chats, where fraudsters pose as trusted experts, use AI-powered deception, and funnel retail investors toward fake trading platforms, prompting a fresh SEC warning about rising losses and evolving tactics. SEC Warns Crypto Group Chats Are Breeding Ground for Investor Scams Crypto-related fraud is increasingly emerging from online […]

Vaneck’s digital assets outlook signals a stronger, steadier crypto market, spotlighting bitcoin’s improving structure, a capital-intensive mining shift, and selective growth in stablecoins and payments as speculation fades and fundamentals take hold. Vaneck Sees Bitcoin Stability, Mining Upside, and Targeted Crypto Adoption Vaneck, a global investment firm known for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and digital asset […]

JPMorgan is reportedly weighing cryptocurrency trading for institutional clients as regulatory clarity and demand push Wall Street closer to digital assets, signaling a broader thaw between traditional banking and crypto markets. JPMorgan Explores Crypto Trading as Wall Street Warms to Digital Assets Global banks are gradually reassessing their relationship with digital assets as client demand […]

A market regime shift is already underway, according to veteran credit strategist Larry McDonald, who says early signs of a credit accident are flashing beneath record equity prices as markets head into 2026. As Credit Stress Spreads Toward 2026, Larry McDonald Sees Opportunity in Hard Assets As investors close out 2025, a widening gap has […]

Asset tokenization is nearing a breakthrough moment as institutional adoption accelerates, with Grayscale signaling the sector could scale 1,000-fold by 2030 and become a core pillar of global capital markets. Tokenized Assets Projected for 1,000x Expansion as Grayscale Flags Structural Shift in Capital Markets Asset tokenization is emerging as a structural shift in digital finance […]

Bitwise says shifting crypto narratives are really bullish for Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins, citing structural demand, ETF accumulation exceeding issuance, and regulatory momentum that could drive the market’s next growth phase into 2026 and beyond. ‘Really Bullish’ Bitwise Call Frames Breakout Pressure for Ethereum and Solana if CLARITY Act Passes Shifts in crypto market narratives […]

Crypto market optimism is surging as unified SEC and CFTC leadership points to clear rules, lighter friction, and stronger U.S. backing, accelerating expectations for institutional adoption and a decisive regulatory turning point for digital assets. Digital Asset Sentiment Rises With SEC and CFTC Leadership Seen Converging on Clarity Bullish developments across U.S. financial regulation are […]

Bitmine has crossed a notable threshold in corporate crypto accumulation, reporting ethereum holdings of more than 4 million tokens after a rapid buildup over the past several months. Bitmine’s Ethereum Stack Tops 4 Million Tokens Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that it now holds approximately 4.066 million ethereum, representing about 3.37% of the network’s circulating supply, […]

Senate leaders have locked in a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act, signaling real momentum on long-awaited U.S. crypto market structure rules that could redefine SEC and CFTC authority and unlock institutional adoption. January Markup Set for Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks shared on social media […]

While Tom Lee, Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, keeps predicting a bullish 2026 for bitcoin tied to the end of quantitative tightening (QT) and a dovish Federal Reserve, other Fundstrat analysts point to a significant market drop in H1 2026. Fundstrat Divided? Bulls Face Bears in Crypto Market Predictions The Facts Fundstrat Global […]

Ethereum developers are preparing the network’s next major upgrade, known as Glamsterdam, with early plans pointing to a rollout in the first half of 2026 as technical details continue to be debated. Glamsterdam Signals Ethereum’s Next Big Protocol Shift in 2026 Glamsterdam follows December 2025’s Fusaka upgrade and represents the next step in Ethereum’s long-term […]

Jump Trading faces a $4 billion lawsuit accusing the firm of secretly manipulating the Terra ecosystem and profiting from the collapse that erased roughly $40 billion in investor value. As reported by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, the lawsuit was filed Dec. 19, 2025, by the court-appointed plan administrator overseeing the wind-down of Terraform […]

XRP is moving toward a historic inflection point as Ripple advances the XRPL Lending Protocol, introducing protocol-level, fixed-rate institutional credit that could unlock scalable yield, deeper liquidity, and new balance-sheet flexibility across global onchain markets. XRP Entering First Protocol-Level Credit Era as XRPL Lending Targets Institutional Liquidity Ripple shared on Dec. 19 that a new […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns the global economy is heading toward a crash driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts, rising inflation, and a weakening dollar, urging investors to prepare now by shifting into real assets and cryptocurrency. Kiyosaki Reinforces Bullish Stance on Bitcoin and Metals as Fed Policy Deepens Inflation Risk Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling […]

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched a new service enabling charities in the emirate to accept cryptocurrency and virtual asset donations. Establishing a Regulated Framework The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has introduced a new service allowing charitable associations and institutions in the emirate to accept donations in cryptocurrency and […]

Coinbase sent a clear message to scammers, warning that anyone who tries to steal from its customers will face law enforcement action, as the company vows to track offenders, recover funds, and bring perpetrators to justice. Coinbase Sends a Direct Warning as It Works With Law Enforcement Against Those Stealing From Customers Crypto exchange Coinbase […]

Federal prosecutors moved to return seized cryptocurrency after a court ordered forfeiture tied to an elderly-targeted scam, clearing the way for restitution as authorities traced bitcoin and USDT used in a multistate fraud scheme. Forfeiture Order Finalizes Recovery of Bitcoin and Tether From Elder Fraud Scheme A federal court action advanced efforts to recover funds […]

The world tuned in this week as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) nudged its key short-term interest rate up by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a throwback level last seen in 1995. The central bank added that further hikes remain on the table if economic and price conditions line up with its projections. The Rate […]

Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure. Ripple Expands Prime Brokerage Ties as Institutional Crypto Demand Grows Institutional momentum in crypto market infrastructure accelerated with a high-profile expansion. Ripple announced Dec. 18 a […]

The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok’s U.S. Pivot More than two billion users have now downloaded what was once an obscure Chinese short-form video-sharing application, an impressive number that likely saved the app […]

Coinbase-backed Base App launches globally, rolling out a social-first crypto platform that blends trading, payments and earning into a single onchain experience designed to push blockchain tools to mainstream users across more than 140 countries. Coinbase Accelerates Consumer Crypto Adoption as Base App Exits Waitlist and Scales Worldwide The expansion of consumer crypto platforms continues […]

SEC staff guidance clarifies how existing securities laws apply to crypto assets, detailing custody, capital, trading, and recordkeeping expectations while signaling flexibility for broker-dealers and market infrastructure handling bitcoin, ether, and other digital assets. SEC Staff Lays out How Securities Rules Apply to Crypto Markets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published on Dec. […]

Over the past year, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology has advanced substantially, and this month, Shenzhen, China-based MicroBT introduced its newest mining machine, boasting an unprecedented hashrate of 1,035 terahash per second (TH/s), equivalent to 1.35 petahash per second (PH/s) of raw computing power. MicroBT Crosses the Petahash Rubicon With a New Whatsminer At the […]