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Bitcoin holds near $90.5K as markets price in a 25 bps Fed rate cut, with major banks aligning on expectations ahead of the key FOMC meeting on Dec 9–10. Growing confidence in a Fed “insurance cut” boosts crypto sentiment as liquidity rises and analysts say softer policy could support Bitcoin and risk assets. Bitcoin is trading near $90,549 as investors grow confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the upcoming FOMC Meeting Date and Time. Market-based predictions continue to strengthen, with Polymarket placing the odds of a 25-basis-point cut at 94%, while the CME FedWatch Tool indicates…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg urged state lawmakers Wednesday to criminalize unlicensed crypto operations, warning that a $51 billion criminal economy is thriving in regulatory blind spots that let criminals launder gun, drug, and fraud proceeds with impunity. Speaking at New York Law School on Wednesday, Bragg laid out crypto enforcement as a second-term priority alongside guns and shoplifting, demanding legislators close loopholes that allow unlicensed operators to evade prosecution despite facilitating massive money laundering operations. “We need systemic accountability like on steroids here,” Bragg said. “In fact, actually, I want you to be a little scared. And then to…
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The crypto market lacks clear direction. Bitcoin BTC$90,576.06 is still in its boring range-play between $90,000 and $95,000, and there’s little cheer in the broader market, as evidenced by over 2% declines in the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) and CoinDesk 80 (CD80) indexes. ZEC is the only major token to have gained more than 3% over 24 hours. The lackluster action could be due to traders pushing back any plans for bullish bets until after the tomorrow’s Fed’s interest-rate meeting, which could bring volatility. “Mindful of the potential for significant two-sided volatility…
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has asked the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to suspend college sports-related prediction markets, arguing they replicate sports betting without the protections required of licensed sportsbooks. In a letter sent to the CFTC, the NCAA said it is “requesting that the Commission suspend collegiate sport prediction markets” until “a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place,” citing risks to student athletes, consumers, and competition integrity. College sports related contracts have approximately $320 million in volume on decentralized betting platform Polymarket, according to data aggregator Polymarket Analytics. The NCAA argued that prediction…
In a groundbreaking move for Southeast Asian cryptocurrency adoption, a firm founded by the Malaysian Crown Prince has launched RMJDT, a stablecoin directly pegged to the Malaysian ringgit. This development represents a significant step toward integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, potentially transforming how digital transactions occur within the region’s growing economy. What Makes This Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin Different? Bullish Aim, the company behind this initiative, has introduced RMJDT on the Zetrix blockchain network. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, this ringgit-backed stablecoin maintains a 1:1 value with the Malaysian currency through reserves of actual ringgit and short-term government bonds. This backing mechanism provides…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has thrown his weight behind Senator Tim Scott’s market structure proposal. He has called it a “massive step forward” for the industry. Garlinghouse’s support is rooted in Ripple’s own scars from years of regulatory ambiguity. “Ripple (and I) know firsthand that clarity beats chaos, and this bill’s success is crypto’s success,” he said. As reported by U.Today, the bill recently saw a total of 137 amendments, and there are intense debates happening behind closed doors. The Ripple boss has indicated that the company remains “at the table” instead of simply walking away. The Ripple boss is…
Investors in Europe gain a new way to access innovation in security and orbit with the launch of the space defense ETF ARKX on Borsa Italiana. ARKX, an active UCITS ETF at the crossroads of space and defense Defense and space: how innovation is changing the industry How ARKX invests in innovation and dual-use technologies UCITS structure, fees and access for European investors An ESG framework tailored to a defense-space ETF Portfolio structure and top ten holdings Outlook for space and defense innovation ARKX, an active UCITS ETF at the crossroads of space and defense ARK Invest Europe has listed…
In a significant development for U.S. cryptocurrency users, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has issued a public call for legislative action, stating that a comprehensive crypto market structure bill is urgently needed to resolve a regulatory deadlock that prevents the popular trading platform from offering staking services in multiple states. This declaration, made via social media platform X, underscores a critical tension between consumer demand for innovative financial products and the current, fragmented state of American digital asset regulation. The situation highlights how regulatory uncertainty continues to stifle product development and limit consumer choice in the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem. Crypto…
The NFT market has witnessed a significant surge in sales this week.Particularly, CryptoPunks have occupied all the top ten sales in the NFT landscape this week. As per the data from Phoenix Group, CryptoPunk #3043, CryptoPunk #6785, and CryptoPunk #7950 have emerged as the top 3 names on the list. These remarkable sales underscore the growing investor confidence in the NFT sector. TOP #NFT SALES IN THE LAST 7DAmong the largest sales in the last 7D are:#CryptoPunksLargest Sale: CryptoPunk #3043 – $133.98K pic.twitter.com/JlDzR7Qax1 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) January 18, 2026 CryptoPunk #3043 Leads NFT Sales of…
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared one of his strongest beliefs about the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency market, stating that it could easily grow 10-20x over the next decade. Hougan’s assessments were included in a comprehensive note to investors. Bitwise CIO Makes Stunning Prediction: “The Crypto Market Could Grow 10–20X in the Next 10 Years” In his statement, Hougan recalled the comments made by US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins last week. Atkins predicted that all US stock markets will migrate to blockchain within a few years, highlighting the scale of this transformation. Hougan noted…