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• Solana Network Sees 68% Crash In 3 Years, What’s Going On?

  10-12-2025 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Solana network has seen its validator count crash by more than 68% over the past three years, falling from thousands of active nodes to just around 800. The massive decline in validators has sparked discussions about whether this could become a threat to the blockchain network or a natural pruning of inactive nodes to increase efficiency. 
  Solana loses 68% Of Its Validators In 3 Years
  A new report from Criptonocias reveals that Solana has experienced a dramatic decline in the number of
  
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• XRP Price Holds Above $2 Again — What’s Next For The Altcoin?

  13-12-2025 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  The XRP price has been on a steep downward spiral throughout the second half of 2025, falling from its all-time high of around $3.65. However, finding support at the $2 mark has been a consistent theme during the altcoin’s period of decline.
  Most recently, the XRP price fell this week from its local high close to $2.20 before bouncing back from the $2 mark. While the coin’s value continues to hover around this psychological price point, below is a look at other relevant levels that c
  
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• Should I Buy Bitcoin Now? Key Factors to Consider

  13-12-2025 13:09 via crypto-news.net
  Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. The author may hold positions in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies mentioned in this article. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own... Read more
  
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• Strategy survives first Nasdaq 100 shakeup since entering the index

  13-12-2025 13:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Strategy remains in the Nasdaq 100 as MSCI considers excluding firms whose crypto holdings exceed 50% of total assets.
  
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• Bitcoin Bearish Signals Are ‘Hard To Ignore’: Analyst Warns Of Drop To April Lows

  13-12-2025 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  As Bitcoin (BTC) tries to hold the $90,000 barrier, some analysts affirm that the flagship crypto’s bear market signals are becoming clearer, suggesting that a breakdown to new lows could be around the corner.Bitcoin Bear Flag Raises Concerns
  On Friday, Bitcoin shredded its Thursday gains, dropping 3.2% intraday to retest the $89,500-$90,500 support zone once again. The cryptocurrency has been trading between the $84,500-$94,500 range for the past four weeks, briefly falling to a seven-mon
  
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• Spot volumes drop 66% in ‘lulls’ that often precede next cycle leg: Bitfinex

  13-12-2025 12:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitfinex said the recent 66% slide in spot trading volumes echoes lulls seen before next leg in the cycle.
  
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• XRP Price To Reach $27: The Technical Formation That Paints 1,300% Surge

  13-12-2025 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has again predicted that the XRP price could reach $27. This time around, he outlined the technical formation that could spark a parabolic surge for the altcoin as it eyes the $27 target. 
  How The XRP Price Could Reach $27
  In an X post, Egrag Crypto stated that the Linear Regression targets for the XRP price are $3.4, $10, and $27. He further explained that, as of this month, these three major price levels stand out based on the long-term Logarithmic Linear Regre
  
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• Solana’s Long-Awaited Firedancer Launch Sparks 5% Rally

  13-12-2025 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  Solana’s network took a notable step this week as Firedancer, a validator client developed by Jump Crypto, began running on the mainnet, and markets reacted quickly.According to Solana’s announcement, the client moved out of a controlled testing phase and is now active for real-world validation.
  Traders pushed SOL up about 5%, with the token trading close to $140 during the initial move.
  Firedancer Goes Live On Mainnet
  During more than 100 days of controlled tests, a small set of val
  
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• Brazil’s largest private bank advises investors to allocate 3% to Bitcoin in 2026

  13-12-2025 08:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Brazil’s largest private bank says Bitcoin can improve portfolio diversification and hedge currency risk despite a volatile year for the asset.
  
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• Kalshi To Power Coinbase New Internal Prediction Platform, Insider Reveals

  13-12-2025 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to a report from CNBC, Coinbase (COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, is preparing to launch its own prediction market in collaboration with Kalshi, one of the largest federally regulated financial exchanges in the country. 
  Coinbase Teases Major Updates
  The anticipation surrounding the prediction market has been building for nearly a month. Recently, a screenshot of what appears to be Coinbase’s prediction markets dashboard was shared by Silicon Valley rese
  
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• XRP Mildly Undervalued On MVRV: What About Bitcoin, Ethereum?

  13-12-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP is in a mild undervalued zone according to the 30-day MVRV Ratio. Here’s how other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum compare.
  XRP 30-Day MVRV Ratio Shows Negative Returns
  In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has talked about how the 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio is currently looking for the different top coins in the cryptocurrency sector like Bitcoin and XRP.The “MVRV Ratio” is a popular indicator that keeps track of the ratio
  
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• Crypto groups slam Citadel for urging tighter DeFi tokenization rules

  13-12-2025 06:37 via cointelegraph.com
  The DeFi Education Fund has led a rebuttal to Citadel Securities’ call for the SEC to bring DeFi platforms under securities laws if dealing in tokenized stocks.
  
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• Crypto Exchange Binance To Assist Pakistan In Tokenizing $2 Billion In Government Bonds

  13-12-2025 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  As Pakistan continues to deepen its involvement in the digital asset landscape, the country has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto exchange Binance, aiming to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves to enhance liquidity and attract foreign investors.
  $2 Billion Asset Tokenization Initiative
  According to Reuters, the agreement sets the stage for a potential collaboration focused on allowing the tokenization and bl
  
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• Ethereum Trades Near Whales’ Cost Basis For The Fourth Time Since 2021 – Historic Test

  13-12-2025 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum is trading above the $3,200 level as bulls attempt to push the price back toward higher resistance zones, but market sentiment remains fragile. Fear and uncertainty continue to dominate as several analysts warn that the broader trend may still point toward a potential bear market. Yet, beneath the volatile price action, key on-chain data is revealing a development that could shape Ethereum’s next major phase.According to a new report from CryptoQuant, a historic signal tied to the
  
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• Binance’s USD1 Stablecoin Push Deepens Relationship With Trump’s Crypto Platform

  13-12-2025 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has broadened support for USD1, the stablecoin tied to World Liberty Financial and US President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, reports disclosed. The exchange added new spot pairs including ETH/USD1, SOL/USD1 and BNB/USD1, and enabled fee-free swaps between USD1 and other major stablecoins.Binance Will Shift Collateral Into USD1
  The exchange will convert all collateral backing its Binance-Peg BUSD (B-Token) into USD1 at a 1:1 ratio, a pr
  
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• XRP Whale Activity Spikes At The Bottom – A Classic Pre-Rally Signal

  13-12-2025 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP has been under clear pressure in recent sessions, sliding toward its lowest price of the year as the broader crypto market continues to absorb heavy selling. Sentiment remains fragile, and many traders have shifted into defensive positioning while awaiting clearer macro signals.According to a new report from CryptoQuant, however, the underlying picture is more complex than the price chart suggests. Despite the short-term decline, XRP whales are becoming increasingly active, showing no hesita
  
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• Stablecoin giant Tether makes $1B bid to buy Juventus FC

  13-12-2025 02:11 via cointelegraph.com
  Tether says it will buy the controlling stake Exor has in Juventus, along with all remaining shares, an offer Exor has reportedly rebuffed.
  
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• Dogecoin Tightens Up: Symmetrical Triangle Converges With High-Timeframe Wyckoff Setup

  13-12-2025 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin is entering a pivotal phase as its price action tightens within a symmetrical triangle, aligning with a high-timeframe Wyckoff setup. The combination of higher lows, compressed structure, and developing Wyckoff signals suggests growing strength beneath the surface, raising the possibility that DOGE is quietly preparing for its next major move.
  MTF Range Strategy: Longs At Discount, Shorts At Premium
  According to an update by  Wyckoff Insider via the lens of a multi-timeframe (MTF)
  
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• Solana Gains Institutional Momentum as New On-Chain Bond Deal and XRP Integration Build Hype

  13-12-2025 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Solana (SOL) is gradually entering a new phase of institutional visibility as recent developments in tokenized finance and cross-chain asset integration draw increasing attention to the network.
  Related Reading: What’s Happening With The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Prices Recently?
  From a high-profile commercial paper issuance to plans for bringing XRP onto Solana, the blockchain is positioning itself at the center of experiments that could reshape how digital assets interact with trad
  
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• Tokenization benefits ‘light at first,’ but will expand if democratized: NYDIG

  13-12-2025 00:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Regulations must evolve for tokenized real-world assets to be better integrated with DeFi, so their immediate benefit won’t be significant, says NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro.
  
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• ‘I Buy XRP From Now On,’ Says World’s Highest-IQ Claimant

  13-12-2025 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  Young Hoon Kim — the social-media personality who styles himself as the “IQ 276” record holder — just gave the XRP crowd a fresh piece of rocket fuel. “I buy XRP from now on,” Kim wrote on X on Friday, in what appears to be his first straight-up XRP shoutout after days of near-constant Bitcoin evangelizing.I buy #XRP from now on.
  — YoungHoon Kim, IQ 276 (@yhbryankimiq) December 12, 2025
  Why The XRP Endorsement Now?
  And, yeah, the XRP Army did what it alw
  
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• What is Bitcoin on Cash App? How to Buy, Sell, and Send BTC

  12-12-2025 23:38 via crypto-news.net
  Cash App, the mobile payment service from Block, Inc., allows users to buy, sell, and send Bitcoin directly within the app. For people already familiar with Cash App for peer-to-peer payments, this feature offers a simple entry point into cryptocurrency without needing to sign up for a separate trading platform. This article explains how Bitcoin works on... Read more
  
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• SOL struggles as Solana TVL slides and memecoin demand fades

  12-12-2025 23:11 via cointelegraph.com
  SOL demand cools as its total value locked drops by $10 billion and memecoin trading slumps. Traders’ lack of appetite for long leverage could further complicate the situation.
  
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• Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Reaction To Fed Policy Turns Bearish After Each FOMC Update

  12-12-2025 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bitcoin’s behavior around US Federal Reserve announcements has become one of the most consistent market patterns of the year. After every FOMC update, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has reacted with a noticeable downside move, underscoring how closely the asset is now tied to shifting interest-rate expectations and broader macro sentiment. 
  What Future FOMC Meetings Could Mean For Bitcoin
  In an X post, analyst CryptoMichNL has mentioned that the Federal Reserve (FED) is
  
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• Senior Vanguard analyst says Bitcoin is no better than a plush toy

  12-12-2025 22:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The comments followed the asset management company’s policy change allowing its clients to trade crypto exchange-traded funds.
  
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• Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US

  12-12-2025 22:22 via cointelegraph.com
  The US regulator's green light lets Bitnomial’s clearinghouse support prediction markets linked to crypto and economic events, expanding its regulated product and clearing offerings.
  
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• Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze

  12-12-2025 22:06 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin mining hash price, a critical metric for determining profit margins in the industry, is hovering near record lows.
  
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• Zcash (ZEC) Approaches Critical Breakout Zone With Bulls Targeting Higher Levels After Recent Surge

  12-12-2025 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Zcash’s latest price movement has pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight, as momentum builds around a potential breakout from a long-standing resistance zone.After a sharp climb this week, traders are watching whether ZEC can extend its gains or whether technical pressures will stall the advance.
  The token surged more than 9% to reach around $455, standing out in a broader market that has mostly moved sideways despite renewed optimism following the U.S. Federal R
  
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• Crypto Biz: How Ripple quietly convinced Wall Street

  12-12-2025 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Ripple’s post-SEC rebound is drawing Wall Street backing, including a $40 billion valuation deal with downside protection— and some investors betting on XRP.
  
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• Hate Ticketmaster? Onchain RWA tickets may succeed where regulators haven’t

  12-12-2025 21:40 via cointelegraph.com
  TIX is developing a DeFi-based settlement layer for live events, using onchain tickets to unlock venue financing and simplify payouts.
  
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