Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Derived from 528btc, MSCI is reportedly considering removing Strategy, a major holder of Bitcoin, from its key global benchmark index, with a decision expected on January 15, 2026. If the removal is finalized, passive funds tracking the MSCI index would be forced to sell $8.8 billion worth of shares...

Citing 528btc, Antithesis, a startup specializing in deterministic simulation testing for distributed systems, has raised $105 million in a Series A round led by Jane Street. The platform helps engineers identify edge cases in live networks, including blockchain protocols, by reproducing bugs. Antit...

Derived from Ourcryptotalk, The Sandbox has integrated its $SAND token with Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, enabling fast, low-cost transactions, staking, and transfers. The integration allows millions of Coinbase users to access The Sandbox’s voxel-based experiences with up to 90% lower ...

According to Jinse, decentralized exchange Ostium, founded by two Harvard graduates, has completed a $20 million A-round funding. The round was led by venture capital firm General Catalyst and the cryptocurrency division of quantitative trading firm Jump Trading, with participation from Coinbase Ven...

As reported by HashNews, YZi Labs, a major shareholder of CEA Industries, Inc., has issued a notice to BNC asset manager 10X Capital, accusing it of lacking transparency and good governance. YZi Labs claims 10X Capital may be violating the strategic service agreement between the two parties and plan...

Based on BitcoinSistemi, November 2025 marked one of the worst months for the crypto market in three years, with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting their second-worst monthly performances. The U.S. government shutdown and broader macroeconomic pressures contributed to the downturn, while gold rose 7%. On-...

Based on AICryptoCore, Bank of America announced a new policy allowing wealth management advisors to recommend 1% to 4% of client portfolios in regulated Bitcoin ETFs starting January 5, 2026. The move aligns with growing client demand and industry trends, enabling institutional participation withou...

Derived from 36 Crypto, ETF clients purchased $89.65 million worth of XRP, raising total ETF-held net assets to $723.05 million. The XRP Ledger Spot Volume Bubble Map indicates a cooling phase, with green clusters signaling oversold conditions and reduced trading pressure. Analysts note the alignmen...

Citing 528btc, Hyperliquid Strategies has received shareholder approval to merge with Sonnet BioTherapeutics and Rorschach I LLC, clearing the final hurdle for its transformation into a digital asset fund focused on HYPE tokens. The new entity plans to raise up to $1 billion and acquire at least $26...

As per Coindesk, Antithesis, a Northern Virginia-based startup, raised a $105 million Series A led by Jane Street. The company provides deterministic simulation testing for blockchain networks, including Ethereum, to identify edge cases and vulnerabilities before deployment. The funding also include...

As per AiCoin, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will discuss Bitcoin and cryptocurrency at a New York Times event tomorrow.

According to CoinRepublic, BlackRock moved 44,140 ETH valued at $135.36 million to Coinbase, raising concerns about Ethereum’s price stability. This follows continued outflows from the BlackRock Ethereum ETF (ETHA), with $88.7 million in net outflows reported. The move comes despite Vanguard listing...

According to 36 Crypto, PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD has surged in adoption, expanding its market capitalization from $1.28 billion in September to $3.8 billion as of December 3, 2025. The growth is attributed to cross-chain access via Solana and Arbitrum through Layer Zero, as well as PayPal’s new P2P...

According to CryptoDaily, November 2025 marked one of the worst months for the crypto market in three years, driven by the U.S. government shutdown and broader macroeconomic pressures. Bitcoin recorded its second-worst monthly performance, while Ethereum saw its second-worst month in the same period...

In accordance with Coinotag, Georgia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hedera to explore integrating its public registry onto the blockchain and tokenizing real estate. The MoU, signed by the Ministry of Justice, aims to enhance property rights protection, transparency, and reliabi...