Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

What is happening in crypto? According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data shows that at 00:17, 103 million BLUR tokens (worth approximately $3.32 million) were transferred from an anonymous address (starting with 0x5365...) to Coinbase Prime. The move comes amid increased activity in the crypto market, wi...

Ripple, BitGo, DigitalAssets, Paxos, and Circle received conditional trust bank charters from the USOCC on December 13. The move comes as on-chain data shows rising institutional interest. Fear and greed index readings suggest market sentiment is stabilizing. The approvals mark a key step for crypto...

BitGo has received conditional approval from the OCC to become a bank. The crypto custodian plans to convert its South Dakota trust company into a federally chartered national trust bank. This move will let it custody digital assets and offer regulated services without state-by-state approvals. The ...

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally approved Ripple’s application for a national trust bank. The move aligns with broader efforts in Countering the Financing of Terrorism. BTC as hedge against inflation remains a key focus for institutional players. The approval bri...

BitGo has secured regulatory approval to operate banking services, according to market reports. The move comes amid ongoing bitcoin ETF approval discussions and a broader regulatory crackdown on crypto firms. The approval allows BitGo to expand its financial offerings under regulatory oversight.

Solana price prediction has drawn attention as the altcoins to watch near $140 resistance. Coinbase’s expanded support boosts SOL’s reach for 100 million users. The US Spot Solana ETF continues to attract inflows, adding $671 million over six days. Bitwise CIO Matthew Hogan noted their ETF buys 3–4x...

What is EIGEN? On December 13, 2025, 4.69 million EIGEN tokens (worth $21.36 million) were moved from Uniswap to an anonymous address (0x4817...). The tokens were then transferred to another anonymous address (0xC2C3...). Crypto on-chain data shows the movement occurred within a short time frame. No...

On-chain news shows that 22,300 SOL, valued at around $3.01 million, was moved from an anonymous address (8ZozA...) to Fireblocks Custody on December 13, 2025 at 23:56. Arkham data confirms the transfer. Inflation data for SOL remains a key watchpoint for market participants.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has launched a stablecoin deposit feature, allowing crypto holders to fund their accounts with USDC. The service enables 24/7 instant deposits via Ethereum, Base, and Solana. Available to verified U.S. clients, the feature uses Zero Hash and will expand to more regions. Us...

Japan to Hike Interest Rates for First Time in 11 Months, Bitcoin Reacts Amid **Countering the Financing of Terrorism** Measures The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its December 18-19 meeting, ending a 11-month pause. The move targets inflatio...

On-chain data from December 12, 2025, shows mixed performance among the top 100 crypto tokens by market cap. Merlin Chain (MERL) rose 15.98% to $0.4076, while Tezos (XTZ) fell 4.65% to $0.4933. Mantle (MNT) gained 7.76%, Sky (SKY) climbed 4.74%, and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose 3.28%. On-chain analysis r...

Satoshi’s final forum post on Dec 12, 2010, marked the project’s shift to community control. The 575th message included a 0.3.19 build with early DoS protections. Satoshi voiced concerns over government interest and wanted the project to grow without a central figure. This move is now seen as key to...

L.xyz is drawing attention as Solana’s DeFi ecosystem shifts focus to execution quality. The platform blends a hybrid AMM and order book model for fast, precise trades. Audits show the LXYZ token has a fixed supply of 500 million with no mint or freeze authority. Traders are eyeing governance, staki...

Coinbase has added Solana token trading via a built-in DEX, allowing users to trade on-chain without needing traditional listings. The update, revealed at the Solana Breakpoint event, gives 100 million users direct access to Solana’s token ecosystem. Andrew Allen noted the feature will expand to tok...

Market analysis points to strong growth potential in Sei Network (SEI), Monad (MON), and Ethena (ENA), as highlighted by recent AI-driven insights. Sei Network gained traction after being added to Coinbase COIN50 and Vanguard DIME, with a major performance boost. Monad handles over 2.5 million daily...