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New research argues Bitcoin’s post-halving rallies were driven by global liquidity, not reduced coin issuance.

The CFTC license will let Gemini offer event contracts in the U.S., joining Kalshi and Polymarket in a booming market.

The launch adds to Bhutan’s broader blockchain push, including Bitcoin reserves, Binance Pay integration and hydro-powered BTC mining.

Bitcoin options traders are tempering expectations for a Santa rally and are now looking to $130,000 and $180,000 strikes in Q1, 2026.

The Himalayan kingdom introduced TER, a Solana-based token backed by physical gold and issued through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Regional church leaders met to establish guidelines for the use of AI in ministry, education, and content.

An affiliate of the crypto exchange Gemini received a designated contract market license and it now plans to offer prediction markets in the US. Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has scored a license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer prediction markets in the US. Gemini said on Wednesday that its affiliate, Gemini Titan, received a designated contract market license from the CFTC and “plans to enter into the prediction markets space.” The company said that “starting shortly,” its US users would be able to trade event contracts on its web platform. Gemini also said it would expand its US derivatives offerings to include crypto futures, options and perpetual contracts. Read more

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said crypto was one of many industries that banks had denied services to, and it could refer its findings to the Justice Department. The nine largest US banks restricted financial services to politically contentious industries, including cryptocurrency, between 2020 and 2023, according to the preliminary findings of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The banking regulator said on Wednesday that its early findings show that major banks “made inappropriate distinctions among customers in the provision of financial services on the basis of their lawful business activities” across the three-year period. The banks either implemented policies restricting access to banking or required escalated reviews and approvals before giving financial services to certain customers, the OCC said, without giving specific details. Read more

Two Bitcoin wallets linked by analysts to Silk Road–era activity last moved 3,421 BTC in May this year. Now, follow-on activity on Dec. 10 added a fresh pulse to a year of dormant-supply awakenings. According to the Digital Watch Observatory, the May spends totaled about 3,421 BTC, roughly $322.5 million at the time. The sequence […] The post Silk Road Bitcoin wallets just woke up, but one critical on-chain detail defies the usual crash narrative appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 found that 87% of Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are already exposed to crypto, with an average allocation of approximately 17%. More than half of wealthy Asian investors in a recent survey say they plan to increase their portfolio exposure to cryptocurrency over the next few years. Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 found that 6 in 10 of the surveyed Asian high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are prepared to increase their crypto allocations based on a strong two- to five-year outlook. It polled 270 HNWIs with more than $1 million in investable assets and professional investors with over ten years of experience across ten APAC countries, mainly in Singapore, but including Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand. Read more

Authorities say Paxful was used by money launderers and other criminals—and that the Bitcoin exchange knew about it.

Meme coins lead 2025 with 25% investor interest, while AI agents surge dramatically.

President Donald Trump may have just dropped a cryptic hint about his next meme coin move, and traders are watching closely.In a recent Truth Social post, Trump used the term “$BIG” while discussing a legal case involving the NCAA. That single word has triggered intense speculation that a new Trump-linked token could be on the […] The post Trump Coin Price Prediction: Trump Just Teased a New Token Launch – 100x Potential? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC-registered transfer agent, Superstate, just enabled direct issuance of SEC-registered shares on Ethereum and Solana, settling primary sales in stablecoins and recording ownership to a transfer agent’s ledger that treats the blockchain as the master file. The company’s Direct Issuance Programs let issuers deliver tokens that represent the same legal equity with voting and […] The post A new loophole just proved you don’t actually own your shares – but the fix is already live on Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Federal Reserve officials approved another 25 basis point interest rate reduction at Wednesday's FOMC meeting, with Bitcoin remaining steady around $92,000 as traders had already priced in the cut and analysts highlight the Fed's planned $40 billion Treasury bill purchases could inject liquidity into risk assets. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Fed Delivers Another 25 bps Cut – Can BTC Finally Break Above $100K? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin price prediction has detailed how DOGE has rebounded from oversold levels and held its $0.130 support as US-listed ETFs, institutional demand and the Fed rate decision shape scenarios for moves toward $0.20 in 2025 and $0.40 by mid-2026, alongside interest in PEPENODE. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Must Hold This One Level – Or Say Goodbye to That 100% Breakout Target appeared first on Cryptonews.

ZEC may have only scratched the surface of its bullish potential this cycle – Zcash price predictions eye a continuation. The post Zcash Price Prediction: After a 1,000% Rally, Is This Just a Dip or Is the Bull Market Over? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump Billionaires Club on iOS and Android will launch by year's end and offer $1 million worth of the president's meme coin as rewards.

Crypto markets have gained 2% as Ethereum, Cardano and Monero have risen ahead of the Fed decision, while PEPENODE has raised over $2.3m and is promoted as a best sub-$0.01 altcoin with virtual mining nodes and 560% APY staking. The post Best Altcoin to Buy Now Under $0.01 – 10 December appeared first on Cryptonews.