Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

David Sacks praised the CFTC and SEC picks as a "dream team" for digital asset regulation, saying the U.S. is ready to set clear rules for crypto markets. He highlighted the potential for stronger liquidity and crypto markets under the new leadership, citing Bitjie and White House support. Sacks emp...

Whale activity trading on Hyperliquid hit $5.31 billion as of December 23, 2025, with short positions slightly edging out longs. Longs totaled $254.7 million (47.97%) and showed a $25.2 million loss, while shorts at $276.3 million (52.03%) gained $34.8 million. A major whale, 0xb317..ae, opened a 5x...

Bitcoin may follow a bullish trend in 2026 as the Russell 2000 Index registers a breakout above key resistance. After correcting from $126,000 to $87,000, BTC remains in a consolidation phase. Analyst @AO_btc_analyst notes a recurring pattern where Bitcoin gains momentum after the Russell 2000 shows...

Ozak AI ($OZ) is projected to outperform Bitcoin and Solana in 2025 ROI, according to CaptainAltcoin. The AI-driven DePIN token is in Phase 7 at $0.014, with early investors seeing up to 1,000x returns. Backed by Meganet, Pyth Network, and Phala Network, Ozak AI uses cutting-edge technology to deliv...

Aave founder Stani Kulechov bought 84,033 $AAVE tokens worth $12.6 million in a week, despite a $2.2 million unrealized loss. On-chain data shows he added 32,660 tokens ($5.15M) to his holdings. The move reflects ongoing confidence in the DeFi platform amid mixed market performance. The $AAVE market...

Ethereum’s 2025 has been marked by identity confusion, with upgrades like Dencun and Fusaka failing to solidify its role in liquidity and crypto markets. The Dencun upgrade did not revive Ethereum’s narrative, while the December Fusaka upgrade introduced EIP-7918 and PeerDAS to shift toward a 'B2B s...

Aave token fell nearly 18% in a week, the worst performer among top 100 altcoins to watch. The sell-off came amid a governance dispute over brand and domain control. A major holder sold 230,000 AAVE tokens, triggering a 10% intraday drop. Founder Stani Kulechov bought $12.6 million in AAVE, but mark...

Bitcoin news reports that the cryptocurrency is facing the strongest selling pressure in three years, according to on-chain analyst Joao Wedson of Alphractal. The buy-sell pressure differential is dropping, showing aggressive selling as orders to sell far outpace buying. Holder retention is rising, ...

Bitcoin news shows the price nearing $90,000, fueling expectations of a 'Santa Rally' ahead of year-end. Bitcoin analysis suggests rising buying interest is boosting short-term sentiment. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Super, a Layer 2 project, is gaining attention during its presale. The solution aims to enhan...

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy faces a critical test with rising volatility indicators and shifting market sentiment. As of mid-December 2025, the company holds 670,000 bitcoins, or 3.2% of the total supply. It fully transitioned to a Bitcoin-focused financial entity after being the first public f...

BitMine's Ethereum holdings now exceed 4 million ETH amid market volatility. The company’s treasury holds 4.00 million ETH, valued at $12.1 billion, as part of a $13.2 billion fund. CEO Tom Lee called the milestone significant, highlighting the firm’s role in connecting Wall Street and blockchain. W...

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, urged long-term investors to consider Cardano-based DEXes, forecasting potential 100x growth once stablecoins and cross-chain bridges are fully developed. Reacting to a post by stake pool operator YODA, he stressed the importance of foundational infrastructure ...

Russian Central Bank links Bitcoin mining to ruble stability amid Countering the Financing of Terrorism concerns. Governor Elvira Nabiullina told RBC Media that mining inflows support the currency’s exchange rate. The bank had long pushed for a crypto ban but now sees mining as a macroeconomic facto...

Kaspersky has issued a warning about a new malware called Stealka targeting crypto users. The threat, discovered in late 2025, steals information including browser credentials and wallet data. It spreads via GitHub and SourceForge, posing as pirated software. Using advanced obfuscation, it evades tr...

Four Pillars announced a token launch plan for a yen stablecoin in partnership with Startale, set for Q2 2026. The update came via social media on December 23, 2025. The project aims to offer a fiat-backed digital asset. what is the stablecoin’s use case? Details remain pending. The collaboration ma...