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KuCoin to Delist Cross Margin Services for SAND and IOTX in Late December 2025

KuCoin trading platform will delist cross margin services for SAND and IOTX on December 30 and 31, 2025, according to a KuCoin announcement. During the delisting period, cross margin trading, lending, and borrowing for these tokens will be suspended. Users are advised to close positions, repay loans...

Dormant Ethereum Wallet Active After 10.4 Years, Transfers $5.9M Worth of ETH

An Ethereum Virtual Machine wallet, inactive for 10.4 years, was recently activated and moved 2,000 ETH—worth about $5.9 million. The funds, originally mined under Proof of Work, were valued at around $620 in 2015. The transaction highlights one of the longest-dormant Ethereum wallets to show activi...

Trump Media Sells 2,000 Bitcoin Amid Merger With TAE Technologies

Bitcoin breaking news: Trump Media and Technology Group sold 2,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $174.76 million, bringing its holdings under 10,000 coins. The firm had bought 451 Bitcoin the day before, briefly raising its total to 11,542. No public reason was given for the transfer. Trump Media also a...

Japan's BOJ Warns of Inflation Risks in October Policy Meeting Minutes

Japan's BOJ October policy meeting minutes, released on December 24, 2025, showed several members flagging inflation risks. On-chain data suggests rising price pressures, with one member noting inflation expectations at 2%. Another linked fiscal policy to economic forecasts. A minority saw core infl...

Hacktivist Sells 1,300 BTC in 7 Days, Still Holds 4,100 BTC

A hacktivist tied to the Mt. Gox breach, Aleksey Bilyuchenko, moved 1,300 BTC—$114 million—across seven days to an unknown exchange, per Arkham’s Emmett Gallic. The addresses still hold 4,100 BTC, worth $360 million, with 2,300 BTC sold so far. Traders evaluating risk-to-reward ratio may watch this ...

AI Outperforms Human Traders in Crypto Futures Tournament

A two-week crypto market tournament titled 'Human vs AI' ended on December 23, 2025, with AI models outperforming human traders. Hosted by Aster, 70 humans and 30 AI models traded crypto futures with $10,000 each. Humans lost over 32% of their capital, while AI losses stayed under 4.5%. Only eight A...

Philippines Blocks Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers, Coinbase and Gemini Affected

The Philippines is blocking unlicensed virtual asset providers, with Coinbase and Gemini among the affected platforms. ISPs are complying with orders from the National Telecommunications Commission to restrict access to 50 unauthorized trading sites. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing for st...

IMF Softens Stance on El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy Amid Stronger Economic Growth

The IMF has softened its stance on El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy amid stronger economic growth. The country’s 4% 2025 GDP forecast and improved fiscal discipline have eased concerns. Economic calendar trading remains a key focus for investors tracking policy shifts. The government has ended mandato...

Trump Administration Imposes Visa Ban on Former EU Commissioner Breton Over DSA Dispute

What is the latest move in the Trump administration’s stance on digital regulation? Officials have imposed a visa ban on Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner and key architect of the Digital Services Act (DSA), alongside four anti-disinformation activists. The administration claims they pressure...

XRP Price Slumps 35.47% in Q4 2025 Amid Rising Institutional Interest

XRP price dropped 35.47% in Q4 2025, according to BitJie, the worst quarterly loss since the 2022 Terra crash. Despite the drop, Pumpius said institutional interest is rising, with XRP ETFs pulling in more than $1 billion and Ripple launching Ripple Prime after acquiring Hidden Road. Position-buildi...

PBOC to Conduct 400 Billion Yuan MLF Operation on December 25

The People's Bank of China announced on December 24, 2025, a 400 billion yuan long-term MLF operation for December 25, 2025, with a one-year term. The operation will use fixed quantity, interest rate bidding, and multi-price winning bids to support stable price conditions and ensure sufficient liqui...

Cryptocurrency Market Dips Amid Weak Performance and Holiday Season

The cryptocurrency market dipped 1.7% in the past day and 15% in the past year, with a total market cap of $2.94 trillion, as per BitJie. This weak performance contrasts with the 17% gain in the Nasdaq 100 index. Bitcoin hovered below $87,000, with the fear and greed index in a neutral range. Trader...

Bitcoin Miners See Windfall as Hash Rate Drops, Solo Miners Strike Riches

Bitcoin news reports that Bitcoin miners are reaping rewards as the network hash rate fell 4%, the biggest drop since April 2025. On December 19, a solo miner earned 3.152 BTC ($271,000) using $100 in NiceHash power. Another miner mined block 928985 on December 23, earning 3.12 BTC ($281,000). The l...

JPMorgan Eyes Institutional Crypto Trading Expansion Amid Evolving Regulatory Landscape

JPMorgan is reportedly considering expanding its institutional crypto market services, including spot and derivative products. The plan is in early stages and not yet confirmed. The bank may start with execution services, routing orders externally. It has previously used Bitcoin and Ether as loan co...

Spain to Enforce Full Crypto Compliance by 2026 Under EU MiCA Framework

Spain is set to enforce a full compliance framework for cryptocurrency by 2026 under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The reform aligns with the EU MiCA regulation, which will go live in December 2024. Spain aims to complete its implementation by mid-2026, with the CNMV in charge of overs...

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