Crypto Market News Today, December 9: Democrat Meeting for Crypto CMSB as Saylor Bought More Bitcoin, 25BPS Rate Cut Coming
Whisper storming around Washington has pushed crypto market structure bill, or CMSB, discussions back into the space, and we can say that the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Democrats reportedly met privately to review Republicans’ compromise draft, just as we brace for a potential rate cut and renewed optimism from the latest Saylor and his […]
Cardano Price Defends $0.40 But Targets Downside as Binance Back NIGHT Crypto
My wife left me because I couldn’t stop buying at this Cardano price…but she won’t be sneering when ADA USD goes to $18-$20. Right, anon? Right?! When I told my financial advisor this, he said, “Based anon, never give up on your dreams or whatever you call that.” So, anyway, why has the Cardano ADA […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today, December 9 – Bitcoin Dips on FOMC Nerves, Whale Loads Up on ETH, BTC ETF Flows Turn Red: Next Crypto to Explode?
The market appears cautious today, with total capitalization close to $3.2 trillion as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting. Bitcoin BTC $90,342.12 0.63% Bitcoin BTC Price $90,342.12 0.63% /24h Volume in 24h $37.13B <!– ? –> Price 7d Learn more , after scaling $92,000 yesterday, dipped below $90,000 before stabilizing. It […]
Coinbase Adds PLUME Crypto and JUPITER as Year-End Liquidity Tightens Across Crypto Markets
Coinbase just opened spot trading for Plume Crypto and Jupiter coin on December 9, giving both assets direct access to one of the world’s largest regulated exchanges. Trading for PLUME-USD and JUPITER-USD went live after 9 AM PT once liquidity thresholds are met. Risk asset bros, we are so BACK. Institutions will also receive full […]
Privacy Coin Zcash Exposed – Half of All Transactions Now Tracked
Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham announced on Tuesday that it has labeled over 53% of Zcash transactions, linking approximately $420 billion in volume to identifiable individuals and institutions, despite Zcash’s reputation as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. The platform’s new tracking capability covers both shielded and transparent transactions, with 48% of transaction inputs and outputs and 37% of […]
Why Is Crypto Down Today? – December 9, 2025
After starting the week with an increase, the crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation falling by 1.2%. It currently stands at $3.17 trillion. 86 of the top 100 coins have gone down over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $116 billion. TLDR: […]
CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Tokenized Assets as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started a pilot program allowing tokenized assets in U.S. derivatives markets. The initiative covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and tokenized real-world assets. Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham announced the launch of a digital-assets collateral pilot program allowing BTC, ETH, and USDC to be used in U.S. derivatives markets, alongside […]
IREN Raises $2.3B, Repurchases Debt in Balance Sheet Overhaul
The bitcoin miner extended maturities, reduced coupon costs and strengthened its capital structure.
The CFTC just authorized Bitcoin, ETH, USDC only for US leverage, leaving XRP, SOL stranded in risky limbo
The United States has signaled a clear distinction between crypto assets suitable for trading and those best suited for use as collateral in the derivatives markets. On Dec 8, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authorized Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as eligible margin under a digital assets pilot program. […]
No Direction: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Dec. 9, 2025
HashKey Seeks Historic IPO as Hong Kong Bets Big on Regulated Crypto
HashKey Holdings Limited has taken a major step toward becoming Hong Kong’s first publicly listed cryptocurrency exchange, having filed its initial public offering (IPO) and opened subscriptions for local and international investors. This is the first time a homegrown crypto trading platform has sought a public listing. A First for Hong Kong According to the […]
Bitcoin’s ‘bear flag pattern’ targets $67K as BTC spot demand slumps
The absence of new buyers and weakening ETF demand are factors likely to keep the Bitcoin price pinned below $93,000 as a bear flag targets $67,000.