Bitcoin's price has surged above $89,000, fueled by options expiry. The upcoming weekend is crucial for future price movements, relying heavily on weekend liquidity.

Lithuania mandates that all crypto firms obtain MiCA licenses by December 31, 2025, after which unlicensed platforms will be illegal. So far, only 30 of the 370 registered crypto companies have applied for these licenses.

Russia and the U.S. are discussing the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with Putin suggesting its electricity could be used for Bitcoin mining, potentially stabilizing power grids and providing miners with affordable energy.

Bitcoin's post-halving performance has deviated from historical trends, showing less volatility and behaving more like a stable asset rather than experiencing the expected strong gains.

Mike Novogratz attributes XRP's resilience to its dedicated community, the "XRP Army," suggesting that grassroots support can be more impactful than institutional backing, especially as XRP continues to thrive despite market challenges.

SBI Group plans to pilot a cashless payment system in Japan using USDC, a stablecoin, starting spring 2026, primarily for in-store payments via QR codes.

A security issue in the Trust Wallet browser extension has led to the loss of nearly $6 million in crypto, raising serious concerns among users during the Christmas period.

Stablecoins are starting to matter for something more useful than trading alone. The big idea heading into 2026 is simple: money that keeps a steady value needs real ways to move, settle, and spend

A new report by blockchain analytics firm AMLBot has revealed major differences in how the two largest stablecoin issuers, Tether and Circle, handle the freezing of crypto assets linked to illegal activity.

The essay discusses the volatility of crypto markets, highlighting how price movements often occur in steps due to changes in supply or project developments. It focuses on Mutuum Finance, which is entering a critical repricing window, indicating a potential shift in value.

Avalanche's AVAX token is currently priced at $12.24, experiencing a over 60% decline in value in the past year, highlighting market skepticism despite its advanced technological reputation.

Investors are considering which altcoins may excel by 2026, with an expert identifying eight promising coins across four key narratives.

Dogecoin begins 2025 strong but quickly drops to a yearly low after losing $0.13, a critical support level. The 4-hour chart indicates potential for a recovery above this threshold.

Bitcoin shows resilience around $87,000 despite altcoin losses, indicating a potential rise in BTC dominance while altcoins may underperform.

XRP price is declining, facing resistance at $1.78. A drop below this level could lead to further losses toward the $1.50 area unless buyers intervene.

Bitcoin is struggling to regain momentum this Christmas, trading below the $90,000 mark despite the festive mood in the market. There are hopes for a holiday rally amid the bearish price action.

Coinbase and Gemini have gone offline in the Philippines due to ISP-level blocks ordered by regulators, marking a shift to stricter enforcement of crypto licensing rules, while regulated platforms continue to expand in the country.

The crypto markets are volatile, with Chainlink (LINK) trading around $12 and continuing a downtrend. Despite reduced volatility, sellers dominate, and price action indicates instability, putting LINK at a crucial decision point for its future movement.

U.S. regulators have charged seven entities in a large cryptocurrency scam that used social media to defraud investors, resulting in losses exceeding $14 million for retail investors.