Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Citadel faces its worst annual return since 2018, with on-chain data showing significant losses in natural gas trading. As of December 18, the flagship fund returned 9.3%, with gains in equities and fixed income offsetting early-year commodity losses. Trading volume in energy markets has dropped sha...

Euro-backed stablecoin market cap has crossed $1 billion, up 100% year-to-date, according to Token Terminal data. The market performance shows strong momentum, with the euro-pegged segment gaining traction among traders and institutions. The rise reflects increased demand for stablecoins tied to the...

Garrett Jin, a trader believed to hold 200,000 ETH, remains bullish on BTC and ETH price, setting initial targets at $106,000 and $4,500. According to AiCoin, he sees macroeconomic headwinds easing and the U.S. stock market as stable. His $693M long position is currently down $42.55M, with ETH bough...

Ethereum (ETH) rebounded from 2773 to 2980 in one day, with a 6% gain. The move followed $420 million in liquidations, easing selling pressure and hinting at institutional buying. Volatility indicators show ETH near the 120-day moving average, with RSI leaving oversold levels. A 7.5% staking yield a...

According to AiCoin, BTC climbed from $85,200 to $88,000 in five hours after the Bank of Japan raised rates. Open interest analysis shows growth outpaced price, with positive funding rates signaling new longs. ETH outperformed BTC, while SOL and XRP saw open interest drop. The altcoin seasonality in...

A U.S. court has sentenced IcomTech Ponzi scheme senior promoter Magdaleno Mendoza to 71 months in prison under EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation pressures. Mendoza admitted to the fraud and must pay $789,218.94 in restitution, forfeit $1.5 million, and give up a California property. The scheme...

Bitcoin news shows the price climbing from $85,200 to $88,000 in five hours after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 30-year high. Open interest and funding rates suggest new long positions in Bitcoin futures. The fear and greed index remains elevated. Solana and XRP saw falling open interest, whil...

Bitcoin news highlights a potential recovery as the NVT ratio moves closer to equilibrium, shifting from -0.58 to -0.32. Analysts note this trend aligns with historical accumulation phases. Institutional demand has dropped, with US ETFs reducing holdings by 24,000 BTC in Q4 2025. Altcoins to watch m...

Metaplanet is now available in the U.S. via ADR on the OTC market under the ticker MPJPY. The listing gives U.S. investors access to the firm’s Bitcoin balance sheet. Altcoins to watch may include this new entrant as trading volume builds. The ADR is backed by existing equity. Metaplanet has a Miami...

The U.S. Senate will start reviewing the crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, in January. The bill aims to clarify federal oversight of digital assets and the regulatory roles of the SEC and CFTC. It passed the House in July 2025 with bipartisan support and was signed into law by former Pr...

A recent crypto analysis by Grok suggests XRP could reach $20 by 2028 if Ripple continues to focus on the token. The report points to Ripple’s acquisitions of Hidden Road and GTreasury, plus its conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, as key moves. Grok’s price analysis estimates XRP...

Douyin has issued the *Douyin Community Financial Industry Convention (Trial)*, banning the promotion of illegal virtual currency activities such as trading intermediation and pricing services. The rules target hyping virtual assets, illegal stock tips, money laundering, and fundraising violations. ...

Bhutan staked 320 ETH ($906,500) via Figment on December 17, 2025, marking its first foray into staking. A similar move occurred on November 27. Institutional staking now dominates Ethereum, with professional platforms controlling over 99% of validators. Liquid staking tokens hold 31-33% of staked E...

Economists predict the US economy will grow in 2026, but high unemployment is expected to persist. AI investments are fueling expansion without boosting hiring, causing labor market stagnation. The fear and greed index reflects mixed signals as wage growth slows and job opportunities shrink. College...

Mangoceuticals (MGRX) has launched a token launch initiative with Cube Group, forming Mango DAT, LLC to deploy up to $100 million in a Solana-focused digital asset treasury strategy. The plan targets 7–8% annualized staking yields, with active management aiming to boost returns to 8–20%. The move ta...