DeFi protocols face make-or-break test as Discord scams escalate

DeFi protocols are locking down or abandoning Discord support as scams, DM phishing and a Zendesk-linked ID breach expose users to escalating security and impersonation risks. Decentralized finance protocols are withdrawing from public Discord servers, citing security concerns as the… дальше »

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Ripple CEO Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill

Garlinghouse had urged the industry to stay "at the table," citing Ripple's own legal scars to argue that "clarity beats chaos" and that "this bill's success is crypto's success.". дальше »

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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest draft of the CLARITY Act, warning that the bill, as written, would leave the U. дальше »

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Pakistan signs deal with Trump linked WLFI for dollar-pegged stablecoin

Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm connected to World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform backed by the family of US President Donald Trump, to explore the use of a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a source involved in the deal. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren urges OCC to pause WLFI bank charter review over Trump conflict of interest

A senior U.S. senator is urging banking regulators to halt review of a crypto firm’s bank charter, citing unresolved conflicts tied to President Trump. A dispute over crypto regulation and presidential business ties is now moving directly into the banking… дальше »

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UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears

They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference. дальше »

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OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts

Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations. дальше »

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Crypto-Targeted Kidnappings in France Overshadow NFT Paris Cancellation

While NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 were officially cancelled on January 5, citing a global crypto market collapse and unsustainable costs, the surge in crypto-related violence has added a troubling backdrop to the announcement. дальше »

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Ethereum co-founder reiterates support for Roman Storm, citing privacy

The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked. дальше »

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Zcash Core Developers Quit Overnight, Triggering Governance Crisis as ZEC Faces Sharp Market Test

Key Takeaways: Zcash’s entire core development team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) resigned, citing “constructive discharge” tied to governance disputes. Former ECC CEO Josh Swihart says board actions made it The post Zcash Core Developers Quit Overnight, Triggering Governance Crisis as ZEC Faces Sharp Market Test appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ripple Rules Out IPO After $500M Share Sale, $40B Valuation, and Nearly $4B Acquisition Spree

Key Takeaways: Ripple confirms it has no plans for an IPO, citing a strong balance sheet and ample private capital. A November 2025 share sale valued Ripple at $40 billion, The post Ripple Rules Out IPO After $500M Share Sale, $40B Valuation, and Nearly $4B Acquisition Spree appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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BitMEX taps Chainlink to power 24/7 equity perps

In an X post, Chainlink described the move as enabling “a new generation of markets across stocks, ETFs, & much more,” citing its Data Streams product as the backbone. дальше »

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Win for Strategy: MSCI keeps crypto treasury companies in indexes

MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms. дальше »

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Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next?

Coinbase (COIN) stock price jumped 8% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy,” citing stronger long-term growth prospects. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next? appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Here Are All the Reasons Why Coinbase’s 2026 Vision Isn’t Winning Fans

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled the company’s ambitious 2026 roadmap, promising a global “everything exchange”. While the vision is bold, users and developers alike are signaling frustration, citing a widening gap between Coinbase’s stated priorities and their on-the-ground experiences. дальше »

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SkyBridge’s Scaramucci bets on Solana, Avalanche and TON as 2026 altcoin winners

Scaramucci names Solana, Avalanche and TON as top altcoins, citing 2025 whale selling, 2026 rate cuts and U.S. crypto regulation as key drivers. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci identified Solana, Avalanche and TON as his top three cryptocurrency altcoin selections,… дальше »

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Bitwise seeks SEC approval for 11 crypto ETFs covering Bittensor, Tron and DeFi tokens

Bitwise filed for 11 crypto strategy ETFs with mixed direct and indirect exposure. The proposed ETFs target assets like TAO, TRX, UNI, ZEC, Aave, and other tokens. Bitwise remains bullish, citing ETF demand, institutions, and easing cycles. дальше »

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David Beckham-Backed Prenetics Global Ends Bitcoin Accumulation To Focus On IM8 Brand

Prenetics Global Limited, a supplements company backed by David Beckham, has announced that it will no longer accumulate Bitcoin daily, citing the decline in the [...] дальше »

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Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users

Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts. дальше »

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Former BitMEX CEO Hayes predicts Zcash could reach $1,000 on privacy demand

Arthur Hayes, former chief executive of BitMEX, has forecast that Zcash could reach a four-figure price level, citing privacy narrative demand. дальше »

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XRP ETF “supply shock” fears face pushback as on-chain data shows 16B on CEXs

XRP traders clash over whether spot ETFs and escrow rules are draining exchange liquidity, with validators citing 16B XRP on CEXs versus viral 1.5B shock claims. A debate over XRP supply constraints has emerged among cryptocurrency market participants following circulation… дальше »

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Why Serious Investors Are Comparing DOGEBALL to BNB When Ranking the Best Meme Coins 2026

Serious investors are comparing DOGEBALL to early BNB, citing live utility, a short whitelist presale, real gaming use cases, and Q1 2026 upside. дальше »

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AI16Z hit with DAXA trading alert, Bithumb and Coinone issue investment warning

South Korea’s cryptocurrency market is witnessing heightened scrutiny over AI16Z, a token that has recently rebranded as ElizaOS (ELIZAOS) following a contract migration. The South Korean exchange regulator Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) has placed AI16Z under a trading alert on Bithumb’s platform, citing concerns over untimely disclosures and a lack of transparency that could […] дальше »

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President Trump presses Fed for rapid rate cuts after strong 4.3% GDP jump

Trump urges faster Fed rate cuts after 4.3% GDP growth, with Kevin Hassett citing AI-driven productivity gains as proof inflation risks remain contained. President Donald Trump has called for interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth, arguing that robust… дальше »

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Crypto deal volume hits record $8.6B in 2025 amid regulatory tailwinds

With Washington flipping the script on digital assets, crypto companies struck $8.6 billion in deals in 2025, notching the industry’s busiest mergers and acquisitions year to date. According to a Financial Times report citing PitchBook data, 267 deals were recorded… дальше »

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Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.

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The Next Millionaire Maker? Top Traders Are Choosing GeeFi (GEE) Over Ripple (XRP) as Presale is Skyrocketing

GeeFi presale accelerates as traders favor GEE over XRP, citing a live wallet, high staking yields, and strong ROI expectations ahead of listings. дальше »

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Citigroup sets Bitcoin’s base price target at $143,000 amid ETF demand

Citigroup sets a Bitcoin price target of $143,000, citing renewed ETF interest and outlining scenarios for both growth and decline. The post Citigroup sets Bitcoin’s base price target at $143,000 amid ETF demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Analyst On Why Solana’s Design Makes It A Natural Fit For China Amid Spike In Institutional Interest

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Solana’s Decentralization Claim Falls Apart As Validator Count Collapses

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Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, citing Fusaka and future staking as part of a longer-term thesis. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley

The bank kept its buy rating on the stock and $74 target, citing a Microsoft GPU ramp and ample funding options. дальше »

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Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet As Keonne Rodriguez prepares to surrender to federal prison on December 18, advocates urge President Trump to pardon the Samourai Wallet co-founders, citing prosecutorial misconduct and a disputed interpretation of unlicensed money transmission laws that even FinCEN rejects. дальше »

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Belarus Blocks Bybit, OKX, Citing “Inappropriate Advertising”

Belarus blocks major crypto exchanges, citing 'inappropriate advertising' and reversing its pro-crypto stance. The post Belarus Blocks Bybit, OKX, Citing “Inappropriate Advertising” appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Bitcoin is no tulip, says ETF analyst Eric Balchunas

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas rebuts Bitcoin–tulip comparisons, citing 17 years of recoveries, ETF demand, and halving-driven scarcity as proof of lasting asset value. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has challenged comparisons between Bitcoin and the Dutch tulip mania of 1637, citing… дальше »

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Strike CEO Jack Mallers Debanked by JPMorgan as Bank Faces Epstein Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine Strike CEO Jack Mallers Debanked by JPMorgan as Bank Faces Epstein Tensions JPMorgan Chase abruptly closed Strike CEO Jack Mallers’ accounts, citing “concerning activity,” reigniting crypto debanking fears amid the bank’s ongoing Epstein controversies. дальше »

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Dogecoin rises on ETF anticipation and market optimism

Dogecoin climbs ahead of Grayscale ETF launch, with analysts citing meme enthusiasm and institutional inflows as key price drivers amid technical uncertainty. Dogecoin began the week with gains, according to market data, with the increase attributed to anticipation surrounding the… дальше »

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Japan Exchange Group may require new audits for crypto-rich firms

Japan Exchange Group is considering stricter oversight measures for publicly listed companies that accumulate large cryptocurrency holdings, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Mastercard Partners With Polygon Labs for Expanding Self-Custody Wallets

Mastercard selected Polygon Labs to support verified username transfers in self-custody wallets, citing the network’s speed and reliability. The post Mastercard Partners With Polygon Labs for Expanding Self-Custody Wallets appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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“This Too Shall Pass”: Crypto Veteran Urges Calm in Bitcoin Bear Market

John Deaton has recalled a couple of times that he was caught in the middle of the Bitcoin bear market, citing that the current situation will pass. The post “This Too Shall Pass”: Crypto Veteran Urges Calm in Bitcoin Bear Market appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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JPMorgan sees limited downside for Bitcoin, upside potential toward $170,000

JPMorgan sets Bitcoin’s support price near $94K, citing rising mining costs. Analysts project Bitcoin could climb to $170K based on gold market parity. Bitcoin’s downside seen as limited after network difficulty raises production cost. дальше »

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JPMorgan turns bullish on Circle, citing growing stablecoin adoption

JPMorgan has shifted to a more optimistic stance on Circle, the leading stablecoin issuer behind USDC, reflecting growing institutional confidence in the role of digital dollars within mainstream finance. дальше »

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Coinbase Rejects Delaware, Heads to Texas Amidst Rising Corporate Migration

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Rejects Delaware, Heads to Texas Amidst Rising Corporate Migration Coinbase announced it will leave Delaware to reincorporate in Texas, citing the state’s “new business hub” status and more innovation-friendly environment. дальше »

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Cathie Wood Cuts Bitcoin Price Target from $1.5M to $1.2M Citing Stablecoin Growth

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood lowered her Bitcoin forecast to $1. 2 million per coin by 2030, attributing the adjustment to stablecoins' rapid expansion in payments and savings. The post Cathie Wood Cuts Bitcoin Price Target from $1. дальше »

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Cathie Wood sees stablecoins as ‘negative’ for Bitcoin: find out more

Influential investor Cathie Wood has downwardly revised her most optimistic forecast for Bitcoin, citing the rapid ascent of stablecoins as a disruptive force. Speaking this morning with CNBC, the founder and chief executive of Ark Invest acknowledged that digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies are increasingly fulfilling the role she once envisioned for BTC. As […] дальше »

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Samourai Devs Could Face Maximum Sentence in Controversial Privacy-Related Case

Prosecutors demand maximum prison terms for Samourai Wallet creators Rodriguez and Hill, citing $237M in illicit funds through privacy features. The post Samourai Devs Could Face Maximum Sentence in Controversial Privacy-Related Case appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Nasdaq issues warning to TON Strategy over $272M Toncoin purchase

Nasdaq has reprimanded TON Strategy for its $272.7 million Toncoin purchase and PIPE deal, citing missed shareholder approval rules. дальше »

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China Sentences Five Over $166 Million in Illegal USDT Currency Conversions

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Charles Hoskinson Reacts to Scott Bessent’s Bitcoin Post

Cardano founder reacted to a recent post by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, citing that it is profoundly magical to see him posting about Bitcoin. The post Charles Hoskinson Reacts to Scott Bessent’s Bitcoin Post appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Bybit halts new user onboarding in Japan, citing ‘emerging’ regulations

Bybit’s pause comes as Japan’s FSA considers reforms that could allow banks to hold Bitcoin and operate licensed exchanges.

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