How the new US crypto bill could finally define commodities and securities
The new US crypto bill could settle the commodity-versus-security debate and reshape compliance, trading and innovation. Since its inception, the US cryptocurrency industry has faced a regulatory challenge: determining when a digital asset qualifies as a security and when it qualifies as a commodity. This uncertainty has hindered institutional adoption,Continue Reading
Digital Chamber seeks to guide crypto policy across US states
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said in a statement that through collaboration with nonprofit Future Caucus, the initiative hopes to develop leaders ready to introduce and support crypto legislation.Continue Reading
XRP ‘structurally fragile’ as 41.5% of supply at a loss
XRP supply in profit is at its lowest levels in 12 months, and one analyst has warned of further downside if investors decide to cut their losses. Could XRP ETFs bring the bulls back?Continue Reading
Why Brazil is using Bitcoin as a treasury asset and what other nations can learn
Brazil isn’t buying Bitcoin for sovereign reserves. Instead, cities, corporates and B3 products are creating a regulated path to treasury use.Continue Reading
Crypto firm LevelField secures Illinois approval to buy Chicago bank
LevelField could become the first crypto-friendly FDIC-insured bank to offer crypto services after receiving approval from the Illinois financial regulator to acquire Burling Bank. Digital asset-focused fintech firm LevelField Financial said it has secured conditional regulatory approval to acquire Chicago-based Burling Bank, marking one of the most notable crypto-banking acquisitionsContinue Reading
ETH falls to 4-month low under $3K: Is the bull market over?
ETH price fell below $3,000 for the first time since July. Cointelegraph explains what is required for a trend reversal. Key takeaways: ETH falls to a 4-month low despite recent layer-2 growth cutting base fees and boosting Ethereum’s use in tokenization and stablecoin. ETH may recover as global risks easeContinue Reading
Aave launches retail savings app with up to 9% APY to compete with banks
With higher yields and flexible deposits, Aave’s new app marks a deeper move into the consumer banking terrain as inflation drives demand for better savings tools. Aave, a popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has unveiled a new savings app that offers higher-yield deposit options and real-time interest tracking for retailContinue Reading
How market structure votes could influence 2026 crypto voters
A community director at the advocacy organization Stand With Crypto said US lawmakers’ voting records on a pending market structure bill could impact their reelection chances. With the longest US government shutdown in the country’s history now over, some lawmakers have turned their attention to passing a digital asset marketContinue Reading
VALR Partners With Mukuru to Launch USDC Wallet on Whatsapp
African crypto exchange VALR has partnered with financial services platform Mukuru to launch a USDC wallet integrated into Whatsapp. Bridging Finance to the Masses via Whatsapp The leading African crypto exchange, VALR, has forged a significant partnership with Mukuru, a leading financial services platform, to launch a USDC wallet. ThroughContinue Reading
Japan Eyes 20% Tax Rate for Top Crypto Assets
Japan’s financial regulator is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its crypto taxation framework by proposing to classify 105 digital assets, including bitcoin and ether, as financial products. If approved, the move would cut tax rates for many crypto traders and introduce new insider trading safeguards. FSA Moves Toward Reclassifying CryptoContinue Reading
Cardano Trader Vaporizes $6M in ADA After Stablecoin Swap Goes off the Rails
According to onchain analyst ZachXBT, one Cardano user watched $6.05 million worth of cardano ( ADA) vanish while trying to swap into a stablecoin called USDA. With liquidity running on fumes, the stablecoin’s price shot to absurd highs, turning a routine trade into a very expensive lesson. Dormant Cardano WalletContinue Reading
Bitcoin Is Floundering, but Saylor Is Digging in His Heels
“If you’re going to be a bitcoin investor, you need a 4-year time horizon and you need to be prepared to handle the volatility in this market,” said Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor. Bitcoin Struggles, but Saylor Doubles Down At a time when skeptics are projecting gloom and doom over bitcoin’sContinue Reading
XRP traders hope fresh wave of ETF launches will restore the bull trend
A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20. Key takeaways: Four spot XRP ETFs are set to go live across major US exchanges, unlocking institutional capitalContinue Reading
Cboe to launch perpetual-style Bitcoin and Ether futures in US
The exchange’s 10-year Bitcoin and Ether contracts mimic perpetuals through daily cash adjustments, giving users a regulated way to trade crypto futures in the US. Cboe Global Markets plans to launch new Bitcoin and Ether “Continuous Futures” on Dec. 15, offering long-term, perpetual-style exposure to both assets on its futuresContinue Reading
$1T crypto market drawdown masks Bitcoin’s strong fundamentals: Coinbase exec
Despite a $1 trillion crypto wipeout, a Coinbase executive said Bitcoin’s decline is structural and not bearish since few fundamentals have changed since its September price peak. Key takeaways: Bitcoin fundamentals remain intact despite the $1 trillion drop in the crypto total market cap. Long-term holders and institutional investors continueContinue Reading