Why Is Solana Leading Crypto Mindshare Going Into 2025?
Solana emerged as the blockchain with the strongest mindshare going into 2025, based on recent data tracking both social engagement and real economic activity across the crypto market. The network’s lead did not come from short bursts of attention. Instead, it reflected steady on-chain use and a large, active presence across major social platforms. Among […]
Why Is XRP Falling as Ripple Signals a “Big Week” With Futures, ETFs, and Stablecoin Progress?
XRP slipped further as Ripple pushed ahead with its expansion plans, keeping price action and company developments on separate tracks. A hinted “big week” has shifted attention toward futures products, potential ETF moves, and progress around regulated stablecoins. XRP stayed under pressure as the broader crypto market remained weak. At the time of publication, the […]
Bitcoin Sees $200M Liquidations – What Does It Mean for Ethereum and Institutional Demand?
Bitcoin fell below the $87,000 level shortly after Wall Street opened on Monday, as fresh selling pressure set off a wave of liquidations across bullish positions. The move picked up speed around the opening bell. Several traders pointed to activity on Binance and the trading firm Wintermute as key sources of new supply entering the […]
Texas Goes Full Crypto Mode as Bitcoin ATM Operator Eyes 200 New Machines
Texas’ role as a center of U.S. crypto activity is set to expand further after Bitcoin Bancorp said it plans to deploy up to 200 licensed Bitcoin ATMs across the state beginning in the first quarter of 2026. The state is adding to an already dense network of crypto kiosks operating under one of the […]
Solana Changes the Game for XRP: Phantom Brings Native Swaps, Perps, and Yield
Ripple’s XRP has crossed a line many thought unreachable. Solana opened doors that stayed locked for years. Phantom now supports XRP access for millions of users. No bridges slow movement. No wrapped detours frustrate traders. DeFi tools finally meet XRP demand. Speed meets scale in real conditions. This shift feels structural, not promotional hype. Market […]
$4K Rally or $2K Crash? 4 AIs Speculate What Is More Likely for ETH by Christmas
The past few months have been quite turbulent for Ethereum (ETH), whose price currently hovers at around $3,100. The big question now is whether the asset can make a final pump for the year and tap $4,000 by Christmas, or it might be headed toward a major retreat to $2,000. To gain additional insight, we […]
New React bug that can drain all your tokens is impacting ‘thousands of’ websites
Attackers are using the vulnerability to deploy malware and crypto-mining software, compromising server resources and potentially intercepting wallet interactions on crypto platforms.
ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multi-day selloff
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.
Analyst: Fed Policy and Midterms Could Drive Bitcoin to $600K in 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering near $90,000, with traders weighing near-term macro pressure against growing conviction that early 2026 could mark a defining phase for the crypto market. The focus is shifting from short-term volatility to whether easing U.S. monetary policy and political tailwinds could set the stage for an aggressive upside move that some analysts […]
Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit a New All-Time High by Early 2026
Grayscale says Bitcoin is not done with this cycle. In its 2026 outlook, the asset manager projects that BTC will set a fresh all-time high in the first half of next year, arguing that the market is shifting into a more mature, institution-led phase. The firm expects 2026 to accelerate what it calls structural shifts […]
PYUSD Stablecoin Issuer PayPal Seeks State-Chartered Bank License
Payments giant PayPal formally applied for a Utah state-chartered industrial bank license on Monday, joining a number of fintech and crypto firms seeking bank charters to expand their services. The digital payments company aims to create an industrial loan arm called PayPal Bank to offer business lending solutions to “small businesses in the US.” Additionally, […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Dec. 16, 2025 – Bitcoin Drops Under $86,000 as Extreme Fear Deepens Crypto Market Rout
Cryptocurrency markets opened the day under broad pressure, with losses accelerating across major sectors as risk sentiment deteriorated sharply. DePIN tokens led the sell-off, sliding nearly 6%, while Bitcoin fell 4% to break below the $86,000 level and Ethereum dropped more than 4% below $3,000. Weakness extended across Layer 1s, Layer 2s, DeFi, PayFi, and […]