Acting CFTC chair to join MoonPay after leaving agency
In recent developments, the sole remaining CFTC commissioner, Caroline Pham, said earlier this year that she would leave the agency after the US Senate confirms a replacement. Looking closer, market…
Jito Foundation to return to US amid ‘clearer rules’ for digital assets
In recent developments, jito Labs’ CEO said the foundation was forced offshore due to hostile regulators under the previous SEC leadership. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Bitcoin $70K flush would reset cycle, not confirm new bear market: Analyst
In recent developments, the likelihood of a Bitcoin correction to $70,000 has increased, but one analyst said the price drop would confirm a macroeconomic reset, rather than the start of…
Coinbase adds stock trading, prediction markets in ‘everything app’ push
In recent developments, coinbase is racing toward its goal of creating an “everything app” with its platform adding a slew of new offerings, including stock trading and prediction markets. Looking…
Coinbase gets nod from Indian regulators to acquire CoinDCX stake
In recent developments, the regulatory approval followed an October notice from Coinbase saying that the exchange would be investing an undisclosed amount into the Indian exchange. Looking closer, market participants…
‘Cautious in the Short Term’— Options Markets Temper Bitcoin Optimism D…
In recent developments, bitcoin hovered between $87,477 to $90,317 on Dec. 17, 2025, as derivatives data shows futures traders holding their nerve while options markets quietly leaned defensive. Bitcoin Derivatives…
Bitcoin Price Freezes in Place, Trapped Between Fatigue and Fear
In recent developments, bitcoin price’s $87,106, anchoring a $1.73 trillion market with $42.92 billion in 24-hour trading volume and a tightly wound price band between $86,282 and $87,918, reflects a…
Major Web3 Investor Shima Capital Shuts Down Following SEC Fraud Claims
In recent developments, shima Capital is shutting down after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused founder Yida Gao of inflating his track record to defraud investors. Founder Departure and Fund…
Tether Invests $8 Million in Speed to Advance Lightning Network Payments
In recent developments, tether leads strategic funding round for Speed, supporting Lightning Network and stablecoin-powered global payment infrastructure. Tether announced on December 16, 2025, a strategic $8 million investment in…
Price predictions 12/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK
In recent developments, bitcoin and altcoin rallies are being capped by heavy selling near the intraday range highs, leading some analysts to revise their end-of-year price estimates. What do technical…
