Binance Suspends Employee That Used Official X Account to Promote BNB Chain Token
Crypto exchange Binance has disciplined an employee after they used a brand account to promote the launch of a meme coin they helped create.
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Watchdog asks for crypto industry feedback on UK investment reforms
The Financial Conduct Authority asked for companies linked to digital assets to weigh in on policy proposals in February and March 2026.
XRP needs a Solana-style strategy to keep up: Ripple executive
Luke Judges highlights how XRP Ledger’s tech and developer tools could take cues from Solana to stay competitive among layer-1 networks.
Bitcoin ETF Giant BlackRock Files to Launch Ethereum Staking ETF
Investment firm BlackRock filed the S-1 registration statement for a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, separate from its existing ETHA fund.
Ondo Finance Says Biden-Era SEC Investigation Closed With No Charges
Ondo Finance said that tokenization’s future looks brighter in the U.S. following the SEC’s closure of a years-long probe into its business.
Why Grayscale thinks Bitcoin will ignore the 4-year cycle this time
Grayscale argues Bitcoin’s market structure has evolved beyond the old four-year rhythm. Institutional flows and macro dynamics have reshaped BTC’s price behavior.
40% of Canadian Crypto Users Flagged for Tax Evasion Risk, Canadian Tax Authority Reveals
Canada’s tax agency says legal gaps limit its ability to track crypto-related income as it recovers $100 million through audits and pushes for tighter regulation.
Tether’s USDt awarded key regulatory status in Abu Dhabi
ADGM’s recognition of USDT as an accepted fiat-referenced token lets licensed companies offer regulated custody, marking a step for stablecoins in the UAE.
Script to Nuke AI Features from Windows 11 Goes Viral Amid Privacy Backlash
A GitHub script that disables Copilot, Recall, and other AI components in Windows 11 is going viral, echoing ongoing concerns about Microsoft’s push.
The easiest and safest methods for gifting crypto at Christmas in 2025
Discover safe ways to give crypto in 2025. Learn about gift cards, exchanges, hardware wallets and essential security and tax guidance.
Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $352 Million to Extend Rebound While XRP Funds Remain Hot
Bitcoin ETFs capture $352 million as bearish bets retreat, hinting investor pessimism may have reached its low point.
BlackRock files for listing staked Ether ETF
The fund, if approved by the SEC, would give BlackRock investors indirect exposure to staked Ether — one of the industry’s first following the 2024 approval of spot Ether ETFs.
Tom Lee’s BitMine Buys $429 Million in Ethereum as ETH Rebounds
Ethereum is up nearly 11% on the week, and top ETH treasury firm BitMine is still adding to its $12 billion stash.
Bitcoin gives up $90K at US open as two-week exchange outflows near 35K BTC
Bitcoin failed to successfully retest the yearly open after US sell-side pressure reentered to start the week, keeping volatility firmly in control.
ICP Rises, Keeping Price Above Key Support Levels
Internet Computer rose, keeping the price above the $3.40 support zone, with early session volume spikes failing to produce a sustained breakout.
Wall Street piles in: How Ripple’s quiet pivot led to a $40B valuation
Ripple’s $500 million raise shows its post-SEC shift is working, as Wall Street piles in under a deal reportedly offering rare protections and guaranteed returns.
Ripple’s big Singapore win: What the expanded license allows now
Singapore’s MAS has widened Ripple’s MPI license scope, enabling regulated token services, end-to-end payments and major growth across Asia-Pacific.
UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy Targets Crypto Sanctions Evasion
As part of the newly announced strategy, the UK will host an Illicit Finance Summit next year focused on enhancing international cooperation.
CoreWeave Stock Falls 8% on $2B Convertible Debt Offering
Though remaining sharply higher than their IPO price, shares have struggled over the past six months, losing 50%.
Strategy Drops Nearly $1 Billion on Bitcoin, Marking Largest BTC Buy in Months
Strategy unveiled its largest Bitcoin purchase in over 100 days, but the company’s stock price was little changed on Monday.
Digital Assets to Shift From Disruption to Integration in 2026, CoinShares Says
‘Hybrid finance’ is taking hold as traditional institutions tokenize funds and deposits on public blockchains.
CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025
CoinDesk presents our annual list of the most influential individuals in crypto this year.
Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.
Pye Finance Raises $5M Seed Round Led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures
The platform aims to make locked Solana staking positions tradable via an onchain marketplace.
Most Influential: Donald Trump
Without the turnaround of Donald Trump on crypto, the road toward a U.S. governmental embrace of the new technology would likely have been a steeper climb.
Most Influential: Rep. French Hill
Rep. French Hill’s name may or may not end up on any of the final legislation that becomes crypto law in the U.S., but he was the one driving it forward.
Most Influential: Ross Ulbricht
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.
Most Influential: David Sacks
The White House AI and Crypto Czar was one of the first, and most prominent, Silicon Valley representatives to be named to a major role in Trump’s new administration.
Most Influential: Sen. Bill Hagerty
The Tennessee Republican sponsored the first piece of stablecoin legislation to become a U.S. law.
New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-proof processing marketplace
Brevis has launched ProverNet, a ZK-proof marketplace where provers can earn by computing proofs and apps can buy proving capacity.