Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says
The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."
The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."
Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move
Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.
Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE
The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.
The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.
XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted
XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.
XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.
Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.
Bitcoin’s $70,000 to $80,000 zone highlights gap in historical price support
Five years of CME futures data shows where bitcoin has, and has not, built meaningful price support.
Five years of CME futures data shows where bitcoin has, and has not, built meaningful price support.
Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension
Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.
Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.
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Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters
The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.
The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.
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Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street
The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.
The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.
Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas
Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.
Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.
Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack
Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.
Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.
Bitcoin’s rebound fades as XRP slips to $1.86 even with ETF assets at $1.25B
XRP remains in a tight trading range, with sellers defending the $1.90 resistance and buyers supporting the $1.86 level, indicating a potential decisive move soon.
XRP remains in a tight trading range, with sellers defending the $1.90 resistance and buyers supporting the $1.86 level, indicating a potential decisive move soon.
Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity
The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.
The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.
Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026
Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.
Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.
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BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE trade higher as precious metals rally keeps macro focus
Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.
Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.
Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap
Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026.
Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026.
Bitcoin tops $90,000, Oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter
Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says
Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.
Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.
Digital Yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework
The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.
The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.