Crypto Gauge Weighed Down by NEAR’s 4.1% Decline
A broad-based cryptocurrency index edged lower on December 17th, reflecting a day of cautious and selective trading across digital asset markets. The gauge closed at...
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CME Group expands crypto derivatives with spot-quoted XRP and Solana futures
In a significant move that signals the deepening institutionalization of the cryptocurrency market, CME Group has expanded its regulated derivatives suite beyond Bitcoin and Ether....
Santa Rally hopes face AI reality check
by Nathan Blake
The Santa Rally, that familiar pattern of year-end market strength, is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While historical data shows positive returns in roughly 79% of...
Hollywood director guilty of scamming Netflix, spent proceeds on crypto
The recent conviction of Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch for defrauding Netflix of $11 million is more than a sensational entertainment headline; it’s a stark...
Spanish authorities dismantle network linked to crypto ‘wrench attack’ murder
by Jack Lawson
A recent and brutal crime in Spain has cast a stark light on a growing danger in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Spanish police, in coordination with...
BTC, ETH, SOL and ADA pull back ahead of Fed meeting as markets price a 25-basis-point rate cut
by Emily Carter
A wave of cautious optimism swept through cryptocurrency markets on December 10, 2025, as major digital assets posted gains in the final hours before the...
CFTC pilot opens path for crypto collateral in derivatives markets
In a landmark decision that bridges the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot...
Argentina Plans to Allow Banks to Trade Cryptocurrencies by 2026
by Jack Lawson
In a significant policy shift, the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) is actively working on a framework to allow traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency services to...
Vanguard to Allow Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP ETF Trading in Major Crypto Pivot
by Emily Carter
In a seismic shift for traditional finance, Vanguard—the world’s second-largest asset manager and one of crypto’s most persistent skeptics—has opened its gates. Starting December 2,...
Mike Selig’s nomination to the CFTC advances in parallel with crypto bill
by Nathan Blake
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Michael Selig, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), for...