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2025 Crypto IPO Surge: Circle, Bullish, eToro Go Public; Kraken Files for $20B Listing

A bullish trend emerged in the crypto market in 2025 as Circle, Bullish, and eToro all went public on major exchanges. Kraken filed for a $20 billion IPO after raising $800 million. Circle’s NYSE listing hit three trading halts due to demand, while Bullish’s Nasdaq debut followed a failed SPAC. eTor...

BTC ETF 'Record Outflows' Miss Broader $46.7B Inflows in 2025

Bitcoin ETF outflows on December 24 hit $175 million, but inflows and outflows over 2025 show a much larger picture. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs still hold $113.8 billion in assets, with cumulative net inflows reaching $56.9 billion since January 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT alone has drawn over $62 billion, w...

Inversion CEO Expresses Greater Bullishness on XRP Than Ethereum

Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos said he’s more bullish on XRP than Ethereum, citing Ripple’s execution and business growth. During a recent podcast, he contrasted Ripple’s acquisition strategy with Ethereum’s ecosystem, noting how XRP can grow into its valuation. He also criticized crypto-native ...

Bitcoin Slumps as Gold and Stocks Outperform in Year-End Rally

Bitcoin price today fell nearly 2% in 24 hours, missing the typical year-end 'Santa rally' as gold, silver, and US stocks surged. The market rally pushed traditional assets to new highs, while Bitcoin and Ethereum remained below their peaks. XRP also declined over the past week. Year-to-date, Bitcoi...

China's Silver Export Ban Sparks 'Metal War' and Pressures Bitcoin in Q1 2026

Bitcoin news broke as China’s silver export ban, effective January 1, 2026, fuels a “metal war” and shifts capital from crypto. Silver prices jumped 70% in Q4 2025 to $79/oz, while Bitcoin fell 25%. Fear and greed index data shows weak institutional demand, with Trump’s tariffs adding pressure. Hecl...

Bitcoin 2026 Price Forecasts Range From $65K to $250K Amid 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment

Bitcoin price prediction for 2026 spans from $65K to $250K as market sentiment remains bearish. Analysts like Samson Mow and PlanC see a bull run lasting through 2035, while Mike McGlone and Jurrien Timmer warn of a 60% drop. Hoskinson and Kendrick forecast $250K and $150K, citing institutional dema...

Fed Meeting Minutes to Be Key Focus Amid Low Liquidity in Early 2026

CFT concerns remain in the spotlight as global financial markets face exceptionally low liquidity at the start of 2026. With major macroeconomic data quiet until mid-January, the Fed’s December meeting minutes, due at 03:00 on Tuesday, will be closely followed for hints on rate policy. Traders are w...

JPMorgan Freezes Stablecoin Startups' Accounts Amid Venezuela Sanctions

on-chain news reports that JPMorgan has frozen accounts of stablecoin startups Blindpay and Kontigo, both Y Combinator-backed. The startups face scrutiny for ties to Venezuela, a U.S. sanctions target. JPMorgan cited crypto compliance rules like KYC, AML, and OFAC as the reason. The move highlights ...

Bitmain Cuts Bitcoin Mining Hardware Prices Amid Shrinking Profits

Bitmain has slashed prices for several Bitcoin mining ASICs, including the S19e XP Hydro and S19 XP+ Hydro, as falling Bitcoin price today and shrinking mining profits force operators to cut costs. With Bitcoin price prediction models showing continued volatility, the price cuts bring some units clo...

ETH Approaches 3000 USDT as Options Expiry and Whale Activity Intensify

Ethereum (ETH) is trading near 2930 USDT, close to the 3000 USDT level as the options market sees heavy activity. A $6 billion options expiry and hedging by market makers are fueling volatility. Whale activity has seen over 800,000 ETH added in 30 days, while retail remains on the sidelines. AiCoin’...

Ethereum ETFs Lose $564M in December 2025 Amidst Mass Redemptions

Ethereum news broke as Ethereum ETFs lost $564 million in December 2025, suffering one of the largest outflows in the sector’s history. ETH price today remained stuck between $2,800 and $3,300 for seven weeks, falling 41% from its peak. Total liquidity in the ETF space dropped 37.5% to $17.86 billio...

BSC Mainnet to Launch Fermi Hardfork on January 14, 2026

BSC is set to deploy the Fermi Hardfork on January 14, 2026, at 2:30 AM, per on-chain news from Coinrise. The upgrade will enhance BSC’s efficiency, security, and validator flexibility. Version v1.6.5 introduces a new gas fee cap and removes the handshake mechanism. The update also improves filterma...

Bitcoin Holds at $87K Amid Tight Consolidation Before Potential Breakout

Bitcoin remains near $87,382 as of Dec. 27, 2025, with a market cap of $1.74 trillion and $30.6 billion in 24-hour volume. The Bitcoin chart shows consolidation between $86,673 and $88,965, with mixed signals ahead of a potential breakout. Daily charts show a descending pattern, while shorter timefr...

Ripple CTO Warns Against Mandatory Crypto Wallet Updates

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has warned against forcing users to rush crypto updates, stressing that mandatory crypto policy updates can lead to errors and scams. He said users should choose when to install crypto updates, giving them time to research and understand changes. Schwartz added that urgent ...

Stablecoin Startups Lose Key Banking Services Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Stablecoin regulation is tightening as two Y Combinator-backed stablecoin startups lost key banking services after JPMorgan raised compliance concerns. The regulatory crackdown is intensifying, with traditional banks pulling back support amid stricter oversight. The move reflects broader instability...

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