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CZ's lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén rejects allegations that the former Binance CEO's presidential pardon involved pay-to-play arrangements, while Democratic senators demand investigations into financial connections with Trump's family crypto platform. The post Was CZ’s Pardon Bought? His Lawyer Says Media Got It Wrong appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Scaramucci family has poured over $100 million into American Bitcoin, the mining and treasury company cofounded by Eric Trump, as Bitcoin transcends political divisions between former adversaries. The post Scaramucci Family Pours $100M Into Trump Sons’ Bitcoin Mining Firm appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP price prediction and ETF outlook: SEC fast-tracking boosts hopes for a Bitwise XRP ETF, but TradFi hesitation and tight technical structure signal a major move ahead. The post XRP Price Prediction: TradFi View Shows Investor Hesitation – Is XRP a Top-Four Asset No More? appeared first on Cryptonews.

PI is among the few altcoins in the green weekly now.

A $10,000 wager on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) at launch would be worth $19,870 today, nearly double the return of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and edging past gold’s own stellar run. However, that 98.7% gain masks the bigger picture that, for several months in 2025, IBIT holders were sitting on returns exceeding 150%, […] The post How much is $10k invested in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF at launch worth today? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Japan’s FSA plans to reclassify crypto as financial products, enforce new disclosure and insider trading rules, and cut the crypto tax rate from 55% to a flat 20%. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing an overhaul of the country’s crypto regulatory framework, moving to classify digital assets as “financial products” under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The plan would introduce mandatory disclosures for 105 cryptocurrencies listed on domestic exchanges, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), and bring them under insider trading regulations for the first time, according to a Sunday report from Asahi Shinmun. If enacted, exchanges would be required to disclose detailed information about each of the 105 tokens they list, including whether the asset has an identifiable issuer, the blockchain technology underpinning it and its volatility profile, per the report. Read more

Will XRP recover or plunge even lower in the next seven days?

Ethereum price prediction: ETH must reclaim $3,653 to break its bearish structure as it trades near a key triangle apex and major trendline support. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Must Reclaim $3,653 to Flip Bearish Structure appeared first on Cryptonews.

ASTER is the other substantial gainer from the larger-cap alts.

Bitcoin price prediction turns cautious as ETF inflow costs near $90K, unrealized profits shrink, and liquidity risks grow. Key levels signal volatility ahead. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Liquidity Crisis Looms? Bianco Ties 2025 Performance to This Key Chart Metric appeared first on Cryptonews.

Upbit operator Dunamu posted $165 million in Q3 net income, driven by a market rebound and stronger investor confidence following new US crypto legislation. Upbit operator Dunamu reported a surge in profitability for the third quarter of the year, posting 239 billion won ($165 million) in net income. The figure marks an increase of more than 300% compared to the same period last year, which stood at $40 million, local news outlet Chosun Biz reported, citing regulatory filings with the Financial Supervisory Service. The filing reportedly showed strong momentum across all key metrics. Consolidated revenue climbed to $266 million, up 35% from the previous quarter, while operating profit rose 54% to $162 million. Net income also jumped 145% quarter-over-quarter from $67 million. Read more

Chinese money laundering networks are increasingly using Bitcoin and USDT to bypass strict capital controls. The post Crypto Emerges as Key Tool in China’s Money Laundering Networks: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Steak ‘n Shake is expanding into El Salvador after becoming one of the most prominent US fast-food chains to adopt Bitcoin payments. The post Crypto-Friendly American Fast Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake Expands Into El Salvador appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US DOJ is seeking to seize over $15 million in USDT tied to North Korean state-backed hacking unit APT38. The post US DOJ Seeks to Seize $15M in USDT Tied to North Korean Hackers appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market is heating up again as investors seek early opportunities ahead of the 2026 bull run. Presale tokens are gaining popularity because they often offer strong potential returns and unique real-world applications. These initiatives encompass a diverse range of areas, including gaming, artificial intelligence, and blockchain infrastructure. This new wave of presales shows […]

Dogecoin rebounding sharply from a heavy-volume flush while Shiba Inu broke key support before staging an aggressive intraday reversal.

Eric Balchunas speculated which would be the next spot XRP ETF to hit the US markets.

Solari Capital, led by AJ Scaramucci, has put more than $100 million into American Bitcoin, the mining firm tied to President Trump’s sons. The Scaramucci family has invested over $100 million into American Bitcoin, the mining company tied to US President Donald Trump’s sons. The funding came through Solari Capital, the investment firm founded by AJ Scaramucci, which led the company’s $220 million round in July, months before American Bitcoin went public through a reverse merger in September, according to a report from Fortune. The miner did not previously disclose its backers. AJ Scaramucci told Fortune that Solari Capital contributed “over $100 million,” though he did not reveal the exact amount. His father, Anthony Scaramucci, also participated with a smaller investment. Read more

The market remains bearish with XRP struggling to break above the $2.23–$2.24 resistance zone.

Here's the latest on the Pi Network front.