Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Solana-based DEX Lifinity is shutting down after a near-unanimous community vote. The project will wind down operations and distribute $42 million in treasury assets as USDC to LFNTY token holders. An extra $1.4 million in development funds will also be released. Token holders may get $0.90–$1.10 pe...

Coinbase has sued Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut, arguing predictive markets should fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not state gambling laws. The firm cited concerns over stablecoin regulation and Countering the Financing of Terrorism as key reasons for federal oversight. Coinbase plans to launch ...

Krishna Bhimavarapu, an economist at State Street, said the Bank of Japan’s 0.75% rate hike could speed up U.S.-Japan rate convergence. Japan faces strong macroeconomic tailwinds next year, which may support BoJ’s normalization path amid potential Fed rate cuts. Tighter liquidity and crypto markets ...

Garrett Jin, known as the '1011 insider whale,' posted on X on December 19 that a Bitcoin and Ethereum bull run has started, with price targets of $106,000 and $4,500. He cited strong Ethereum news and AI-driven demand for power, chips, and memory. The fear and greed index, he noted, reflects a mark...

Investor story concerns are rising as Bitcoin developers downplay quantum computing risks. While Adam Back says threats are decades away, critics like Nic Carter warn of capital flight due to lack of action. Aptos is testing post-quantum signatures, signaling early preparation. The Bitcoin adoption ...

On-chain data from Polymarket as of December 19, 2025, shows a 91% chance the Bank of Japan will hold interest rates steady in January, with an 8% chance of a 25-basis-point hike. The crypto market remains closely watching central bank moves ahead of the policy decision.

MYX tumbled 11% as fear and greed index turns bearish, with liquidity and TVL shrinking fast. TVL dropped $1.16M in eight days to $22.64M, while protocol revenue fell 99.37% to $105. Open interest slid 14% to $21.27M, and spot volume plunged to $44.74M. Altcoins to watch may face more pressure if MY...

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart says Bitcoin ETFs could overtake gold in AUM long-term. Gold ETFs now hold $289 billion, while Bitcoin ETFs have $112 billion. Seyffart points to Bitcoin’s volatility and role in active trading strategies as key factors. Institutional adoption and leveraged tools giv...

A senior promoter in a Spanish-language crypto Ponzi scheme was sentenced to 71 months in prison. Magdaleno Mendoza, tied to IcomTech, defrauded investors in the crypto market from 2018 to 2019 by offering fake daily returns. He must pay $789,218.94 in restitution and forfeit $1.5 million. Mendoza h...

XRP has dropped nearly 50% from its peak of $3.66 to below $2, dragging down top altcoins amid growing bearish sentiment. A potential double-top pattern suggests downside risk near $1, with support around $1.78 seen as critical to stave off further correction. A weekly close below $2 would confirm t...

PENGU dropped 20% as SEC-related news and weak December liquidity pressured the memecoin. The fear and greed index shows extreme fear, with Bitcoin news offering little relief. The price now hovers near $0.0093, a key support level. Bulls need a move above $0.013 for a recovery. Recent court filings...

Intuit has made a partnership announcement with Circle to integrate USDC across its core financial products, including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. The move supports near-instant settlement, lowers transaction friction, and enables 24/7 global payments. Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the ...

BTC price consolidates near $85K–$92K as liquidity clusters and Fibonacci levels shape near-term moves. A 3.2% BTC treasury controlled by a single strategy is tightening supply, adding upward pressure. Traders watch key zones for signs of a breakout or pullback, with the fear and greed index signali...

The U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Selig as the 15th CFTC chairman, as crypto market oversight remains a key focus. Selig, with experience at the CFTC and SEC’s Crypto Task Force, will replace acting chair Caroline Pham. During his hearing, he stressed a lighter regulatory approach but backed strong ...

Japan's interest rate hike triggered a bullish trend in the crypto market. On December 19, the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest since 1995. Market sentiment shifted quickly, with Bitcoin surging over 2% shortly after the announcement. Analysts like Eugene Ng Ah Sio...