Bitcoin Surges on Japan Rate Hike News
Bitcoin ($BTC) rose 2.5% to aim for $88,000 following Japan’s interest rate hike to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years, with analysts predicting no further increases until at least 2027. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Surges After Dip Near $1.80
$XRP advanced 4.26% to $1.85 after early weakness, supported by VivoPower’s partnership with Lean Ventures for Ripple shares, indicating institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Digital Euro Launches Pending EU Approval
The European Central Bank has completed technical work for a digital euro, awaiting legislative approval from the European Council and Parliament. #Update #Crypto
MoonPay Valuation Surges to $5B with NYSE Backing
MoonPay is set for a $5 billion valuation as Intercontinental Exchange considers investment; CFTC’s Caroline Pham to join as chief legal officer. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Prediction Markets Signal Slower Climb
Bitcoin dips 5.5% in December, with prediction markets indicating a slower climb to $100K. Speculation continues as traders assess future trends. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Terraform Labs Fallout: Jump Trading Sued $4B
Todd Snyder sues @JumpTrading for $4B, alleging unlawful profits and role in Terraform’s 2022 collapse. Jump Trading faces scrutiny over TerraUSD/LUNA crash.
US Treasuries Transfer to Blockchain via Canton
@DTCC and @DigitalAsset are set to tokenize U.S. Treasury bonds using the Canton Network, following SEC’s No-Action Letter. This initiative aims to enhance financial infrastructure by integrating traditional and digital ecosystems. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Mining Booms in Libya’s Cheap Power
Libya’s Bitcoin mining, fueled by cheap electricity, peaked at 0.6% of global hash rate but faces crackdowns linked to power shortages; nine miners received three-year sentences in late 2025. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Surges Above $87000 Yen Slides
Bitcoin $BTC surged to $87,109.59 as the Japanese yen fell to 156.03 per USD after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Ponzi Promoter Gets 6-Year Sentence
Magdaleno Mendoza sentenced to 71 months for IcomTech crypto Ponzi scheme, ordered to pay $789K restitution and forfeit $1.5M in assets. #Breaking #Legal
XRP Crashes as Pattern Reemerges
$XRP price declines as a familiar pattern re-emerges, signaling potential market volatility. Investors should monitor closely for further developments. #Update #Crypto $XRP
SEC Confirms Crypto Innovation Privacy Focus
U.S. regulators indicate a positive shift for crypto, highlighting innovation and privacy as the SEC outlines new regulatory paths. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin: Senate Approves Pro-Crypto Trump Picks
Michael Selig and Travis Hill confirmed as chairs of CFTC and FDIC, respectively, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory shift. Selig supports $XRP amid SEC’s Ripple case. #Update #Regulation
Tokenized Capital Summit Draws 2500 Attendees
Over 2,500 participants attended the Tokenized Capital Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, featuring speakers like @CharlesHoskinson and executives from @Crypto.com discussing tokenized assets in private capital markets. #Update #Crypto