XRP sentiment plummets, which could set token up for rally: Santiment
Santiment says social sentiment toward XRP has hit its lowest levels since October, entering the fear zone, but suggested that has preceded a rally in the past.
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EU Opens Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s New AI Policy For WhatsApp
The EU Commission’s probe excludes Italy, where the country’s competition authority is already pursuing separate proceedings against Meta.
DOGE ETF Buzz Meets Bearish Reality as Dogecoin Prints Fresh Lower Lows
Technical analysis shows DOGE failed to hold key support levels, suggesting continued downside unless buyers reclaim critical price points.
Precious Metals Soar, Bitcoin Stalls as Investors Hedge Fed ‘Policy Error’
Markets are hedging a Fed misstep, driving gold and silver higher while Bitcoin lags as traders reassess risk.
Ex-Signature Bank execs launch blockchain-powered bank N3XT
Signature Bank founder Scott Shay has created N3XT, a bank aiming to provide instant 24-hour payments on a private blockchain.
XRP at Risk of $2.05 Retest, Analysts Warn, as Bitcoin Gives Back Weekly Gains
Spot XRP ETFs have now attracted nearly $850 million in inflows since launching in mid-November — one of the strongest altcoin ETF starts on record — suggesting long-horizon capital continues to accumulate exposure.
Solana and Coinbase’s Base connect together using Chainlink
Base launched a Chainlink-secured bridge to Solana, enabling crosschain asset transfers between the Ethereum layer-2 and the Solana blockchain.
Here’s How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday’s Inflation Report
A softer inflation report could lower the 10-year Treasury yield and support cryptocurrencies.
OpenAI Ordered to Hand Over 20M ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case
A federal judge rejected OpenAI’s bid to limit discovery, directing the company to produce de-identified user logs central to the case.
Strategy won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin if stock drops, Bitwise CIO says
Strategy has $1.4 billion in cash, no debt due until 2027, and Bitcoin’s price is above the company’s cost basis, making a sale unlikely, argues Matt Hougan.
Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto’s Next Breakout Will Come From Infrastructure, Not Narratives, Hashed Says
The Korean venture firm’s 2026 thesis argues that stablecoins, AI agents, and on-chain credit markets are becoming the foundation of a real digital economy, with Asia emerging as the first region where enterprise adoption is taking shape.
SOL price capped at $140 as altcoin ETF rivals reshape crypto demand
SOL struggles to extend its gains as declining activity, falling leverage demand and competition from newly launched spot altcoin ETFs challenge Solana’s price rebound.
Meta shares climb on report of possible 30% metaverse budget cut
Meta is reportedly cooling on the metaverse with planned 30% cuts in its virtual reality research department, Reality Labs, which shareholders seemingly support.
Stablecoin Adoption Could Stifle Central Bank Control, IMF Warns
Stablecoins have the potential to broaden individuals’ access to financial services, but that may come at the cost of central banks, per IMF.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Expects Bitcoin to Hit $180K Next Year
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks Bitcoin will be trading at $180,000 at the close of 2026, nearly double the current price.
Myriad Moves: Bitcoin and Ethereum Recovery Odds Rise as Traders Flip Bullish
Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on where Bitcoin and Ethereum are headed next, plus odds of another major liquidation event.
Hua Xia state-linked Chinese bank tokenizes $600M in yuan bonds
The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.
Former Binance.US CEO launches stablecoin platform ahead of L1 network
After securing $20 million in seed funding for the project in January, Brian Shroder announced a step toward 1Money’s planned stablecoin network.
Solana and Ethereum Network Base Are Now Connected Thanks to Coinbase and Chainlink
Solana and Base are now connected thanks to a new bridge secured by Chainlink’s interoperability protocol and crypto exchange Coinbase.
CNBC taps Kalshi to bring real-time prediction data into financial coverage
Kalshi will provide real-time prediction data across CNBC’s TV, digital and subscription platforms beginning in 2026 as part of a mult-year partnership.
Canton Network Creator Snags Strategic Investment from Wall Street Giants
BNY, Nasdaq, iCapital and S&P Global invested in Digital Assets, powering blockchain infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets.
Ether outpaces Bitcoin’s trend change: Is ETH on track for a 20% rally?
ETH outperformed Bitcoin in terms of spot ETF flows and short-term returns. Technical charts suggest traders are positioning for a 20% upmove.
In wake of crypto’s leverage wipeout, SEC approves ‘SUI-on-steroids’ ETF
The SEC approved a 2x leveraged ETF tied to SUI as regulators warn that excessive leverage continues to amplify volatility across crypto markets.
Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto
Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken announced a strategic partnership signalling acceleration of crypto adoption across Europe and a clear intention to compete with Wall Street.
Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ
Gold advocate Peter Schiff faced Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao during an event panel in Dubai, arguing that tokenized gold is a better store-of-value asset than Bitcoin.
Privacy-First ‘Alien’ Identity System Aims to Prove Users Are Human in the Age of AI
Alien’s privacy-focused decentralized app verifies users without storing biometrics or government IDs. Here’s how it works.
After Faking Death, Zerebro Founder Unveils AI-Penned Manifesto and New Solana Coin
The manifesto argues for a future in which AI and humans will converge biologically, chemically, and surgically in a new form of humanity.
Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says
Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin’s recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent’s Paul Howard said.
Bitcoin price action, investor sentiment point to bullish December
An emerging bullish Bitcoin trend challenges a decade-long bearish seasonal pattern. Will BTC hit new highs before the end of 2025?
IMF lays out guidelines for addressing stablecoin risks, beyond regulations
The fund identified “strong macro-policies and robust institutions” as a response to the potential risks of stablecoins, above a patchwork of global regulations.