AlphaTON eyes meme-sized $420.69M raise for TON, AI expansion after baby-shelf exit
AlphaTON exits baby-shelf limits and plans a meme-sized $420.69 million fundraising program despite being a nano-cap with a steep stock decline.
Crypto
Italy sets hard MiCA deadline for crypto platforms to comply
Italy’s markets regulator sets firm MiCA deadlines, forcing VASPs to seek authorization or exit by Dec. 30, and urges investors to check providers’ compliance plans.
Ethereum sees 25% validation drop post-Fusaka as Prysm bug nears finality loss
A 25% dip in Ethereum’s voting participation coincided with a bug in the Prysm consensus client shortly after the Fusaka upgrade, with the network just 9% away from losing finality.
Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients
Kraken VIP members are paired with a specialist relationship manager, backed by 24/7 support and early insight into Kraken’s full product ecosystem.
Italy Launches ‘In-Depth’ Review of Crypto Risks
Regulators launch probe months after Italy’s central bank warned that crypto’s mainstream integration poses systemic financial dangers.
US investors consider crypto less as risk-taking drops: FINRA study
FINRA found the number of people invested in crypto was steady from 2021 to 2024, but fewer were considering either buying more or investing for the first time.
Solana, XRP, ETH Extend Losses as Bitcoin’s $91K Support Back in Focus
The one-month chart shows BTC still locked inside a descending structure from early November’s highs, with the latest rebound producing another lower high.
Bitcoin unlikely to replicate January’s surge to new high: 21Shares founder
Bitcoin’s downturn has barely anything to do with “anything crypto specific,” but it’s unlikely to surge early next year, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.
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.
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.