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US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently stated that the Fed will soon expand its balance sheet again — effectively preparing for a new phase of quantitative easing. The news sent crypto investors into a frenzy in anticipation of a surge in fresh liquidity. At the same time, skeptics warned that it could inflate a dangerous bubble. Powell Hints at Quantitative Easing The Federal Reserve has recently announced the conclusion of its quantitative tightening program, confirming plans to halt balance-sheet reductions as of December 1. “Our long-stated plan has been to stop balance sheet runoff when reserves are somewhat above…

Key Takeaways Fetch.ai launched the first AI-to-AI payment system using USDC and FET through its platform ASI:One. Personal and business AIs can now autonomously execute bookings and payments using on-chain transactions and Visa integration. Fetch.ai announced the first AI-to-AI payment system, allowing personal AIs to complete transactions autonomously via ASI:One, its proprietary agentic AI platform. The system supports payments by Visa, as well as on-chain transactions using USDC and FET. In its first live use case, a Personal AI built on ASI:One planned a shared dinner, booked a reservation through OpenTable, and completed the payment, all while the user was…

Russia is reportedly discussing new options for managing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This includes the potential use of its electricity for Bitcoin mining. The idea surfaced during recent comments by Vladimir Putin according to reporting by Kommersant. The discussion forms part of broader talks involving the future operation of the plant and possible cooperation with the United States. Zaporizhzhia Plant Enters Strategic Talks Kommersant reported that Russia is holding discussions with the U.S. Which involve the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. It’s the largest nuclear facility in Europe. Vladimir Putin reportedly acknowledged that joint management ideas are…

Coming out of the weekend, the Ethereum price had attempted another recovery alongside Bitcoin, but eventually, the recovery attempt failed again. Taking to TradingView, crypto analyst DomicChaina explains what is happening behind this phenomenon and why the Ethereum price is unlikely to see any meaningful recovery. As it stands, it seems the leading altcoin is more likely to suffer a rejection toward new monthly lows than actually stage a rebound. Technical Factors Drive Ethereum Price Further Down The crypto analyst highlights some technical developments that point to the Ethereum price being stuck in a bearish phase. One of the major…

In a move that could reshape the landscape of digital finance, the owner of the world’s most famous stock exchange is reportedly eyeing a major MoonPay investment. According to Bloomberg, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – the powerhouse behind the New York Stock Exchange – is in active discussions to pour capital into the cryptocurrency payments processor. This potential partnership represents more than just another funding round; it signals a seismic shift in how traditional financial giants view crypto infrastructure. Why Is This MoonPay Investment Such a Big Deal? When the parent company of the NYSE considers a MoonPay investment, the financial…

Ethereum price remained below the important support level at $3,000 as demand for the coin eased modestly. ETH dropped to a low of $2,935 on Wednesday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $4,945. This article provides an ETH price prediction and what to expect in the near term. Ethereum price prediction Copy link to section The daily chart shows that the ETH price has plunged in the past few months. It has crashed from the year-to-date high of $4,945 to the current $2,2935. The token formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA)…

Chris Larsen just broke into the global top‑200 richest people, and it happened fast.The move came after the U.S. government and Wall Street shifted their tone toward crypto. The Securities and Exchange Commission ended its five‑year lawsuit against Ripple back in August, clearing a major weight off the company. Then this Wednesday in San Francisco, investors tied to Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities put $500 million into Ripple, valuing the company at $40 billion, according to Bloomberg. The timing was almost rude. The new valuation plus a roughly 9% rise in XRP this year pushed Chris into billionaire territory…

Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume traded, said it has returned to the U.K. two years after stricter rules around the promotion and marketing of crypto services forced it out. The company, which boasts some 80 million users worldwide, restarted U.K. services including spot trading on 100 currency pairs on Thursday, the company said . The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been vigilant in regulating advertising and marketing of crypto services to British residents. Rules it introduced in October 2023 led to several crypto firms ending operations in the country. A change of tone might be on the cards,…

Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes sold another 682 Ethereum, worth around $2 million, on Wednesday. The move follows a similar trade executed over the weekend, when Hayes swapped 680 ETH for 1.2 million ENA. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold 682 Ethereum worth roughly $2 million on Tuesday, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) has just deposited another 682 $ETH($2M) into #Binance to sell and rotate into high-quality DeFi tokens. In the past week, he has sold a total of 1,871 $ETH($5.53M), and bought 1.22M $ENA($257.5K), 137,117 $PENDLE($259K), and 132,730 $ETHFI($93K).… pic.twitter.com/2mddOY3H1t — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 24, 2025 Hayes also…

Seven-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady, stepped into one of biotechnology’s thorniest debates this week when he revealed that his dog Junie was a genetic clone of Lua, the pit bull mix he once shared with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. The disclosure placed one of the world’s most famous athletes at the center of a growing commercial market for pet cloning. The field continues to raise ethical questions about animal welfare, scientific oversight, and how far private companies should push genetic engineering. Brady said Texas-based Colossal Biosciences had created Junie using a blood draw taken shortly before Lua died in…