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Ethereum is grinding sideways just above the psychological $3,000 level, teasing traders with near-breakout tension. As of Dec. 22, 2025, ethereum is priced at $3,049, commanding a market cap of $368 billion and backed by a 24-hour trading volume of $17.78 billion. Price action has remained compressed in a tight intraday range of $2,969 to $3,065, echoing indecision rather than inertia. Ether Chart Outlook On the daily chart, ethereum’s broader structure is best described as a strategic standoff between bulls and bears. After a rejection near $3,450, the asset retraced with conviction, but didn’t capitulate—rather, it appears to be consolidating…

BlackRock–Ripple tokenization rumor goes viral, but fact-check shows no official partnership or plan to move $5.3T in ETF liquidity onto XRPL. BlackRock is exploring tokenization, and Ripple is expanding RLUSD use cases, but claims of a joint $5.3T ETF project remain unverified and misleading. A viral rumor has been spreading across the crypto community claiming that BlackRock is set to partner with Ripple to build the infrastructure for tokenizing its $5.3 trillion in ETF liquidity. If true, this would be one of the biggest steps toward blockchain-based finance in history. But does the evidence actually support this claim? Where Did…

Key Takeaways The Bank of Russia proposes rules allowing both qualified and non-qualified investors access to crypto assets with different restrictions. New regulations would recognize digital currencies and stablecoins as assets, but not allow their use for domestic payments in Russia. The Bank of Russia has proposed a new crypto regulatory framework that would widen access to the crypto market while maintaining strict safeguards. Under a concept released by the central bank on Tuesday, both retail and professional investors would be allowed to acquire digital assets, subject to tiered restrictions and testing requirements. Retail investors would be limited to the…

Ethereum shows neutral momentum, but prominent market analyst Captain Faibik predicts a breakout by January. Ethereum (ETH) has recently crossed the $3,000 mark again, currently trading at $3,032.64 amid a 1% increase in the last 24 hours. The price has been fluctuating between $2,945.80 and $3,050.84. Notably, the steady upward trend towards the higher end of its 24-hour range suggests that Ethereum is finding solid support above the $3,000 level, as buyers are stepping in to maintain upward pressure. However, Ethereum’s performance over the past week and two weeks tells a different story, with a 3.9% decline in the last…

Lithuania’s central bank, Lietuvos bankas, urged virtual currency exchange and depository wallet operators that do not intend to seek authorization under the EU’s MiCA framework to begin an orderly wind-down of their operations. The transitional period for obtaining licenses ends December 31, 2025. The guidance targets operators included in lists maintained by the State Enterprise Centre of Registers who do not intend to provide services under Regulation (EU) No 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets. After the transitional period expires, accepting new clients and custody of crypto-assets without proper licensing will constitute illegal financial activities. Operators Must Execute Client Communication Plans…

Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $3,000 level after showing pockets of bullish strength over the weekend. Buyers briefly managed to push the price higher, but momentum has struggled to build, and ETH remains vulnerable below a key psychological threshold. As volatility compresses, market conviction appears fragile. Many analysts are increasingly calling for lower prices, arguing that recent rebounds lack the follow-through required to shift the broader structure back into a sustained uptrend. On-chain data helps explain this hesitation. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, Ethereum’s Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator remains in positive territory, with the latest reading hovering…

The ongoing US government shutdown is poised to directly impact thousands of air travellers, as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Wednesday. In the latest update, a 10% reduction in flights will be implemented at 40 major airports starting Friday morning if the impasse is not resolved. The decision, officials said, is a direct result of the mounting strain on the nation’s air traffic control system, where essential employees have been working without pay for over a month, leading to critical issues with fatigue and staffing. A system under unprecedented strain Copy link to section Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Bryan…

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has reminded Crypto-Asset Service Providers operating in Cyprus of the deadline to apply for authorisation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. According to CySEC, the deadline for submitting an application under MiCA is 27 February 2026. The regulator referred to its earlier announcement, which outlined the transitional arrangements for existing providers. CASPs that are currently offering services under the national framework may continue operating during the transitional period. This applies until their application is approved or rejected or until the end of the transitional period on 1 July 2026, whichever comes first. [#highlighted-links#] CySEC…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,980. ETH is now consolidating and faces a key barrier near the $3,080 level. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $3,000 zone. The price is trading above $2,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a rising channel forming with support at $2,975 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,080 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Important Resistance Ethereum price started a decent increase above $2,880, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to surpass the $2,920…

Strive (ASST), an asset management company building a bitcoin BTC$102,854.44 treasury, is looking to raise $160 million after upsizing the initial public offering of 2 million of its Variable Rate Series A perpetual preferred stock (SATA) and pricing it at $80 per share. The offering, scheduled to close on Nov. 10, was increased by 750,000 shares, the company said in a Wednesday release. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including bitcoin and bitcoin-related investments, working capital and potential business acquisitions. The Dallas-based company holds the 17th largest stash of bitcoin by a publicly traded corporation, according to…