Solana’s institutional access expanded with Valour’s approval to list its Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 exchange, alongside continued ETF inflows of $3.64 million daily. Despite this, SOL price remains fragile, trading near $128 within a $122–$145 range amid Bitcoin’s weakness. Valour Solana ETP listing on B3 boosts regulated access for Brazilian institutions. Solana Spot ETFs […]

The Federal Reserve has withdrawn its restrictive 2023 policy on novel activities, replacing it with a new framework that enables banks to engage in digital-asset and blockchain innovations responsibly. This shift, announced on December 17, provides a clear pathway for crypto custody, tokenization, and stablecoin integrations while emphasizing risk management. The new policy adopts a […]

Coinbase is expanding its platform to include traditional stock trading for U.S. customers, allowing commission-free access to thousands of equities and ETFs alongside its crypto offerings. This move bridges digital assets and conventional finance, enabling seamless trading five days a week. Coinbase introduces stock trading as a commission-free brokerage, supporting equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]

Bitcoin’s brief surge to $90,000 was driven by a liquidity grab targeting short positions, but it reversed due to exhausted momentum and heavy downside liquidation clusters. This rejection highlights market imbalances favoring potential downward moves toward $84,000 support levels. Short liquidations clustered between $89,500 and $90,500 created a resistance wall that halted the rally. Post-liquidation […]

The FDIC’s new proposed rule, approved on December 16, allows U.S. banks to issue dollar-backed stablecoins through dedicated subsidiaries, ensuring full backing by cash or U.S. Treasuries while maintaining safety and soundness under the GENIUS Act. Key regulatory shift: Banks must use subsidiaries to isolate stablecoin activities from core operations, preventing volatility spillover. Strict timelines […]

The Jito Foundation is relocating back to the United States following recent regulatory improvements in the crypto sector, including clearer guidelines on digital assets. This move reverses its previous offshore operations prompted by hostile banking and SEC policies under Operation Chokepoint 2.0, signaling a more welcoming environment for blockchain innovation. Jito Foundation’s US return highlights […]

Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO, has been transferred from federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, to a New York City reentry office as of October 2025, with about two months left in her two-year sentence for her role in the FTX collapse. Transfer Details: Ellison moved on October 16, 2025, from FCI Danbury to a […]

Bitcoin experienced a short-lived rally to $90,000 before plummeting to $85,000, eroding trader confidence in a potential Santa rally. Market sentiment has shifted, with prediction platforms showing reduced odds of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 amid economic pressures and liquidity concerns. Bitcoin drops 2% to $85,921 after brief surge Prediction markets reflect declining faith, with Santa rally […]

The SEC sued Shima Capital founder Yida Gao for alleged investor fraud, claiming misleading fundraising claims that raised nearly $170 million. Gao resigned shortly after, leading to the fund’s wind-down and a proposed $4 million settlement including disgorgement and bans. SEC alleges Shima Capital misled investors with false return claims in pitch decks, inflating a […]

Solana’s institutional access expanded with Valour’s approval to list its Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 exchange, alongside continued ETF inflows of $3.64 million daily. Despite this, SOL price remains fragile, trading near $128 within a $122–$145 range amid Bitcoin’s weakness. Valour Solana ETP listing on B3 boosts regulated access for Brazilian institutions. Solana Spot ETFs […]

The Federal Reserve has withdrawn its restrictive 2023 policy on novel activities, replacing it with a new framework that enables banks to engage in digital-asset and blockchain innovations responsibly. This shift, announced on December 17, provides a clear pathway for crypto custody, tokenization, and stablecoin integrations while emphasizing risk management. The new policy adopts a […]

Coinbase is expanding its platform to include traditional stock trading for U.S. customers, allowing commission-free access to thousands of equities and ETFs alongside its crypto offerings. This move bridges digital assets and conventional finance, enabling seamless trading five days a week. Coinbase introduces stock trading as a commission-free brokerage, supporting equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]

Bitcoin’s brief surge to $90,000 was driven by a liquidity grab targeting short positions, but it reversed due to exhausted momentum and heavy downside liquidation clusters. This rejection highlights market imbalances favoring potential downward moves toward $84,000 support levels. Short liquidations clustered between $89,500 and $90,500 created a resistance wall that halted the rally. Post-liquidation […]

The FDIC’s new proposed rule, approved on December 16, allows U.S. banks to issue dollar-backed stablecoins through dedicated subsidiaries, ensuring full backing by cash or U.S. Treasuries while maintaining safety and soundness under the GENIUS Act. Key regulatory shift: Banks must use subsidiaries to isolate stablecoin activities from core operations, preventing volatility spillover. Strict timelines […]

The Jito Foundation is relocating back to the United States following recent regulatory improvements in the crypto sector, including clearer guidelines on digital assets. This move reverses its previous offshore operations prompted by hostile banking and SEC policies under Operation Chokepoint 2.0, signaling a more welcoming environment for blockchain innovation. Jito Foundation’s US return highlights […]

Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO, has been transferred from federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, to a New York City reentry office as of October 2025, with about two months left in her two-year sentence for her role in the FTX collapse. Transfer Details: Ellison moved on October 16, 2025, from FCI Danbury to a […]

Bitcoin experienced a short-lived rally to $90,000 before plummeting to $85,000, eroding trader confidence in a potential Santa rally. Market sentiment has shifted, with prediction platforms showing reduced odds of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 amid economic pressures and liquidity concerns. Bitcoin drops 2% to $85,921 after brief surge Prediction markets reflect declining faith, with Santa rally […]

The SEC sued Shima Capital founder Yida Gao for alleged investor fraud, claiming misleading fundraising claims that raised nearly $170 million. Gao resigned shortly after, leading to the fund’s wind-down and a proposed $4 million settlement including disgorgement and bans. SEC alleges Shima Capital misled investors with false return claims in pitch decks, inflating a […]