OCC Clears Circle, Ripple and Others to Launch Crypto National Banks
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has opened the doors of the federal banking system to a new wave of digital-asset firms, clearing five crypto companies, including Circle and Ripple, to launch national trust banks. Key Takeaways: The OCC has conditionally approved five crypto firms, including Circle and Ripple, to launch national […]
Crypto Market News Today, December 13: Why Is Crypto Down Just as the US Market Opens? Manipulation?
As market news today continues to puzzle investors, the very same question dominates every social media. Why is crypto down just as the US market opens? The timing feels almost scripted. Bitcoin’s sudden $2,000 drop in just 35 minutes wiped nearly $40 billion off its market cap, while $132 million in long positions were liquidated […]
From NFTs to Dinosaurs: Crypto Elite Turn to Ultra-Rare Tangible Assets
A 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil has become the newest trophy among crypto’s wealthy investors amid a shift from digital collectibles. Key Takeaways: Wintermute’s Yoann Turpin and other crypto investors bought a rare triceratops fossil, signaling a shift from NFTs to ultra-scarce physical assets. The fossil sits in Singapore’s Le Freeport alongside tokenized gold, fine art and […]
Solana’s Long-Awaited Firedancer Launch Sparks 5% Rally
Solana’s network took a notable step this week as Firedancer, a validator client developed by Jump Crypto, began running on the mainnet, and markets reacted quickly. According to Solana’s announcement, the client moved out of a controlled testing phase and is now active for real-world validation. Traders pushed SOL up about 5%, with the token […]
Kalshi To Power Coinbase New Internal Prediction Platform, Insider Reveals
According to a report from CNBC, Coinbase (COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, is preparing to launch its own prediction market in collaboration with Kalshi, one of the largest federally regulated financial exchanges in the country. Coinbase Teases Major Updates The anticipation surrounding the prediction market has been building for nearly a month. […]
ZCash Rally Raises Questions: How High Can ZEC Climb From Here?
ZCash — ZEC, has grabbed attention since its Bitget listing on December 3. The price jumped from $312.8 to $409.2, marking a 30.8% gain in days. Traders are debating whether this rally has room to run or if caution is warranted. While some analysts call the movement “coordinated,” momentum and price structures suggest ZEC could […]
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer hits Solana mainnet as the network aims to unlock 1 million TPS – The Block
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer hits Solana mainnet as the network aims to unlock 1 million TPS The Block Credit: Source link The post Jump Crypto’s Firedancer hits Solana mainnet as the network aims to unlock 1 million TPS – The Block appeared first on Coin24h.com.
Ripple Scores Major Victories but XRP’s Price Continues to Fight for Survival at $2
Ripple continues with its impressive 2025, having notched a new major banking partnership in Europe for the first time and gaining a conditional approval from the US OCC to charter a national trust bank. Both of these developments were announced in the span of less than 24 hours. Yet, the price of the underlying asset […]
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $90K Despite Trump’s Latest Big Statements
Bitcoin’s price tumbled on Friday afternoon by several grand, but it managed to find some relief at $90,000 and has remained there ever since, even though the US President made some major statements. The first involved the key interest rates in the country, which have been frequently related to the price of BTC, as each […]
Bitcoin Supply Tightens: Traders Watch for Holiday Season Upside
Bitcoin — BTC, was trading near $90,000 with a small 2% drop over 24 hours, raising questions about short-term direction. Despite the minor pullback, analysts note signs of a supply squeeze forming. Historically, these setups have triggered large rallies in Bitcoin. Exchange reserves are falling, and long-term holders continue to accumulate. Traders are watching closely […]
Brazil’s Largest Bank Itaú Backs Bitcoin as Long-Term Portfolio Hedge
Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú, is standing firm on its Bitcoin view even after this year’s pullback. In its latest outlook, the bank advises investors to keep around 1% to 3% of their portfolio in Bitcoin as they look toward 2026. With a message that short-term drops do not cancel out Bitcoin’s longer-term role in […]
Brazil’s largest private bank advises investors to allocate 3% to Bitcoin in 2026
Brazil’s largest private bank says Bitcoin can improve portfolio diversification and hedge currency risk despite a volatile year for the asset.