Cryptocurrency news

• SEC clears DTCC to offer securities market tokenization service

  12-12-2025 03:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation plans to tokenize stocks, ETFs, and US Treasurys next year after receiving an SEC no-action letter.
  
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• Bitcoin institutional buys flip new supply for the first time in 6 weeks

  17-12-2025 10:56 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin buying power from institutions flipped the daily mined BTC supply for the first time since the start of November, new data showed.
  
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• KuCoin taps Tomorrowland festivals as MiCA-era on-ramp for European fans

  17-12-2025 10:45 via cointelegraph.com
  KuCoin is using a freshly minted MiCA license to wire crypto payments and perks into Tomorrowland’s flagship festivals.
  
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• The Bearish Structure That Puts Bitcoin Price At $92,550, And Then $82,000

  17-12-2025 10:30 via newsbtc.com
  Struggling under the weight of notable selling pressure, the Bitcoin price has since lost its hold on the $90,000 support, leading to a sustained downtrend through the middle of December. Despite calls for a bottom, the cryptocurrency does not seem to be heading in that direction, and some analysts have shared reasons as to why this is the case. Crypt analyst Lingrid maps out the trajectory of the Bitcoin price, showing a bullish short-term, but ultimately ending with more declines.
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• Hyperliquid governance vote aims to permanently sideline $1B Assistance Fund

  17-12-2025 10:17 via cointelegraph.com
  The proposal seeks a binding social consensus that the funds will never be accessed through future protocol upgrades.
  
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• HashKey crypto exchange sees bumpy Hong Kong debut after $206M IPO

  17-12-2025 09:55 via cointelegraph.com
  HashKey debuted on Hong Kong’s HKEX following a $206 million oversubscribed IPO, with the stock seeing notable volatility on its first day of trading.
  
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• SEC lawsuit puts Shima Capital’s future in question as wind-down message surfaces

  17-12-2025 09:43 via cointelegraph.com
  Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund.
  
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• Chainlink’s Top Whales Reverse Course, Quietly Scoop Up $263M In LINK

  17-12-2025 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  On-chain data shows the top 100 whales on the Chainlink network have again started accumulating the asset recently, retracing their earlier distribution.
  Top Chainlink Addresses Have Been Adding Since The Start Of November
  In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about the latest trend in the holdings of the top Chainlink addresses. Santiment defines “top addresses” as the 100 largest wallets on the network.This category would naturally include the largest
  
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• XRP Price Must Defend This Level To Avoid 50% Breakdown, Analyst Warns

  17-12-2025 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  As the crypto market recovers from the latest pullback, XRP is attempting to climb up from its recent lows. Some analysts have suggested that the cryptocurrency must defend its current levels or risk a 50% drop to levels not seen since 2024.XRP At Make-Or-Break Level
  Amid the start-of-week market correction, XRP recorded a 6% drop toward its lowest level in weeks. The price lost $2.00 support on Monday morning and continued to lose key levels despite uninterrupted institutional interest.
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• Bitcoin could go ‘sub-$50K if quantum isn’t solved by 2028: Capriole

  17-12-2025 07:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole says the price of Bitcoin could plummet if the network doesn’t develop resistance to quantum computing.
  
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• XRP’s Price Action Sends A Warning Despite Positive ETF Flows

  17-12-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Despite recent positive closes from spot XRP ETFs, the cryptocurrency’s price action is sending a clear warning to traders. Market structure remains weak, and without signs of a confirmed reversal, short-term risks persist. XRP’s current behavior highlights that bullish sentiment from ETFs alone isn’t enough to drive a sustained rally, making caution essential for anyone entering the market.
  New Year Volatility Hits Crypto Markets Hard
  Efloud, in a recent update, highlighted th
  
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• SEC Wraps Up Investigation Into Aave Protocol, Confirms CEO Stani Kulechov

  17-12-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its investigation into the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave (AAVE), marking a significant development in the ongoing evolution of regulatory approaches within the cryptocurrency industry. 
  Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of the Aave protocol, confirmed the end of the four-year investigation in a post on social media, expressing relief and optimism about the future of DeFi.
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• Bhutan pledges 10K Bitcoin to develop its ‘mindfulness city’

  17-12-2025 07:00 via cointelegraph.com
  It’s estimated that Bhutan has around 11,286 Bitcoin in total, a stash worth over $986 million, making it the fifth-largest known holder among countries.
  
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• SaucerSwap Unveils Redesigned Platform and New Brand Identity for Hedera DeFi

  17-12-2025 06:47 via crypto-news.net
  Fernandina Beach, USA/Florida, December 15th, 2025, Chainwire SaucerSwap Labs, the team behind Hedera’s leading decentralized exchange, today unveiled a fully redesigned platform and refreshed brand identity. The update delivers modernized navigation, integrated analytics, and a new visual design system while preserving the audited smart contracts and non-custodial architecture that users rely on. “Whether you’re discovering... Read more
  
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• Saylor’s Bitcoin stash will be very hard for anyone to match: Pomp

  17-12-2025 06:44 via cointelegraph.com
  While it may be possible for a public company to catch up to Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bitcoin holdings, it is probably unlikely, Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says.
  
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• Lightning Network hits record capacity on crypto exchange adoption

  17-12-2025 06:22 via cointelegraph.com
  Lightning Network’s capacity reached an all-time high as exchanges increased adoption, while a new Taproot Assets update has enabled multi-asset transactions.
  
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• Solana (SOL) Loses Momentum—Could Sellers Take Control Again?

  17-12-2025 06:18 via newsbtc.com
  Solana started a recovery wave above the $126 zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $132 zone.SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $126 and $128 against the US Dollar.
  The price is now trading below $130 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $132 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price could continue to move up if it clears $130 and $132.Solana Price Faces Res
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge Triggers Near-$600 Million Crypto Long Flush

  17-12-2025 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets have witnessed a sharp retrace during the last 24 hours, which has resulted in a long squeeze on derivatives exchanges.
  Crypto Long Liquidations Have Neared $600 Million During The Past Day
  According to data from CoinGlass, the latest sharp price action in the cryptocurrency market has accompanied a huge amount of liquidations over at the derivatives side of the sector.“Liquidation” here naturally refers to the forceful closure that any ope
  
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• SAFE Crypto Act will have scammers shaking in their boots: Crypto lawyer

  17-12-2025 05:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Newly proposed legislation could see the US Treasury, FinCEN, Secret Service, and law enforcement coordinate to catch crypto scammers and fraudsters.
  
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• Crypto lawyer says SAFE Crypto Act could deter scammers

  17-12-2025 05:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Newly proposed legislation could see the US Treasury, FinCEN, the Secret Service, and law enforcement coordinate to catch crypto scammers and fraudsters.
  
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• XRP Price Recovery Looks Fragile—Can Bulls Break the Cap?

  17-12-2025 05:28 via newsbtc.com
  XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.90. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $2.00 resistance.XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.9050 zone.
  The price is now trading below $2.00 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.9520 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $2.00.XRP Price Faces Resistance
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• Why Ethereum Is Chosen As A Settlement Layer For New Money Market Fund

  17-12-2025 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  In a significant milestone for the evolution of on-chain finance, a new money market fund has selected Ethereum as its primary settlement layer toward blockchain-native infrastructure for traditional financial products. This decision reflects growing confidence in ETH security, scalability, ecosystem maturity, and qualities that institutional investors and asset managers increasingly demand when moving regulated financial instruments onto public blockchains.
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• Exodus, MoonPay to roll out stablecoin in early 2026, joining gold rush

  17-12-2025 04:27 via cointelegraph.com
  Exodus partnered with MoonPay to launch a USD-backed stablecoin for everyday payments, integrating it into Exodus Pay for self-custodial transactions.
  
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• Ethereum Price Ranges Under $3K—Is Direction About to Change?

  17-12-2025 04:18 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,000. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim to start a recovery wave if it clears $3,025.Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $3,050 zone.
  The price is trading below $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $2,900 zone.Ethereum Price Starts C
  
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• Cantor Fitzgerald Projects Major Growth For Hyperliquid (HYPE) In Explosive New Report

  17-12-2025 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Cantor Fitzgerald, one of the world’s leading asset management firms, has released an in-depth report highlighting the promising future of the decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid (HYPE). 
  The 62-page analysis predicts significant growth for both the platform and its native token over the next decade, painting a bullish outlook for investors. 
  Hyperliquid As ‘The Exchange Of All Exchanges’
  As detailed in the report, Hyperliquid operates as a decentralized exchange
  
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• US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

  17-12-2025 03:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Regroups After Losses—Is Directional Break Near?

  17-12-2025 03:44 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price declined further and traded below the $87,000 support zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $89,350 zone.Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $87,500 zone.
  The price is trading below $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
  There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair might continue to move up if it settles above the $89,350 zone.Bitcoin Price Consoli
  
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• Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe

  17-12-2025 03:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app. 
  
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• TechCrunch Founder Names XRP Among His Largest Crypto Positions

  17-12-2025 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  Michael Arrington, the founder of TechCrunch and CrunchBase, has placed XRP among his largest personal crypto holdings, according to a recent social post.He listed XRP as one of his top five positions by dollar value, alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Immutable. The disclosure landed plenty of attention online and reignited debate about who is buying what and why.
  Arrington’s Holdings And Community Reaction
  Reports have disclosed that his post drew heavy engagement, with replies runn
  
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• Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins

  17-12-2025 02:28 via cointelegraph.com
  Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital.
  
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