Bitcoin rallies thwarted by fading Fed rate cut odds, softening US macro
Bitcoin continued to sell near $90,000 as investors reacted to weak US jobs data and slowing economic growth by shifting into safer assets.
US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt
Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price.
Pro-crypto US Senator Lummis won’t seek reelection in 2026
Cynthia Lummis is one of the key Republicans responsible for pushing members of Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill under consideration in the Senate.
SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives
In the latest update on the FTX saga, the SEC confirmed Caroline Ellison had consented to a officer-and-director bar, preventing her from leading any companies for 10 years.
Crypto Biz: Bank stablecoins get a rulebook; Bitcoin gets a land grab
FDIC reveals a path for bank-issued stablecoins under the GENIUS Act as corporate BTC treasuries expand, Anchorage buys Securitize’s RIA arm and Bhutan taps reserves.
Blockchain Association says no to expanding stablecoin yield prohibition
Expanding the stablecoin yield prohibition to include the application layer is an anti-competitive practice, industry advocacy groups say.
Galaxy predicts stablecoins will overtake ACH transaction volume in 2026
In its annual predictions report, Galaxy’s analysts said onchain dollar transfers could process more volume next year than the US bank system that handles payroll and bill payments.
Price predictions 12/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK
Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but negative investor sentiment, combined with selling at the range highs, is preventing the formation of a stronger bull trend.
DraftKings eyes crypto offerings as it expands into prediction markets
DraftKings launches a prediction markets app in 38 states, setting the stage for future crypto-linked contracts under a regulated US derivatives framework.
Samourai co-founder claims Biden-era lawfare in calling for Trump pardon
Keonne Rodriguez said on social media that he will report to prison on Friday to begin his five-year sentence for operating an illegal money transmitter.