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A controversial Bitcoin development proposal would permanently ban Ordinals inscriptions and Bitcoin Stamps through consensus-level UTXO deletion, prompting fierce opposition from Core developer Greg Maxwell who called the approach "outright theft." The post New Bitcoin Proposal Could Permanently Ban Ordinals and NFT Transactions appeared first on Cryptonews.

Anthropic's Claude AI released 2026 price projections with bullish targets of $275–$400 for Solana, $5–$8 for XRP, and $4–$7 for SUI, driven by ETF adoption and institutional demand, while outlining bearish consolidation scenarios tied to macro headwinds and technical weakness. The post Anthropic’s Claude AI Predicts the Price of SOL, XRP, and SUI by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump-linked stablecoin, USD1, has seen a sharp surge in demand after Binance launched a high-yield promotion offering up to 20% returns, driving over $150 million in activity. The post Trump-Linked USD1 Surges $150M as Binance Unveils Massive 20% Yield Promo appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin and several major altcoins turned down from their overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears continue to sell on rallies. Key points: Bitcoin’s failure to sustain above $90,000 indicates a negative sentiment, where rallies are being sold into. Several major altcoins threaten to break below their recent lows. Read more

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges, blocking access to 50 trading platforms identified as operating without proper licenses, including Coinbase and Gemini. The post Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini: 50 Platforms Hit in Major Regulatory Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP trades near $1.85 as a rare 3-week Stochastic RSI signal reappears, pointing to slowing sell pressure and range-bound price action.

Chile has made a hard pivot. In a decisive Dec. 14 runoff, José Antonio Kast, a conservative former congressman and leader of the Republican Party, won the presidency with roughly 58% of the vote over leftist Jeannette Jara. It marks Chile’s starkest rightward shift since the return to democracy. Markets took it as a deregulatory […] The post Bitcoiners waiting for a “Bukele moment” in Chile are ignoring a $229 billion signal that matters more appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Venture capital funding for crypto gaming all but evaporated this year, causing games to shut shop and players to lose their communities.

The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX's collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January. Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, sentenced to two years in prison for her role in the misuse of clients’ funds at cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will be released in a matter of weeks following an update from US federal authorities. As of Wednesday, Ellison’s release from federal custody will be Jan. 21, according to information provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The former Alameda CEO was transferred out of prison in October and relocated to a Residential Reentry Management field office in New York City, where she had been expected to remain until Feb. 20, her initially announced release date.  The reason for the truncated four-week timeline for Ellison’s release was not publicly specified. However, many federal inmates are eligible for good-conduct credits and reentry programs. Read more

Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out? Ether (ETH) has experienced renewed accumulation from large whales over the past few days, despite the price being compressed under $3,000. However, recent onchain and futures data indicate growing pressure for a potential breakout.  Key takeaways: Large whales added over $2 billion worth of ETH in recent days despite muted price action. Read more

HashKey Capital, an asset management firm focused on crypto and blockchain investments, has announced the first closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV securing $250 million in commitments. The post HashKey Capital Secures $250M First Close for Fund IV, Targets $500M AUM appeared first on Cryptonews.

Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime. For years, the cryptocurrency industry has operated under a patchwork of conflicting regulations — at times banned outright, at others welcomed with arms wide open and often left uncomfortably in between. But 2025 marked a notable shift toward greater regulatory clarity in several major jurisdictions, as governments moved away from ambiguity and toward more structured cryptoasset frameworks. Five key jurisdictions recognized that clarity and accessibility in crypto licensing can coexist with consumer protection and financial integrity. The result has been a new generation of streamlined frameworks that balance innovation with oversight, making it easier for legitimate projects to launch and operate. Read more

Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.

XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path. Social sentiment toward XRP (XRP) has tanked into the “fear zone,” an occurrence that has preceded strong rallies in the past. Key takeaways: Social sentiment toward XRP has plunged into the "fear zone," levels that have historically preceded strong rallies.  Read more

Major cryptocurrencies including XRP, Solana, and Ethereum are trading at significant discounts from recent highs, with XRP 51% below peak, Solana down 50%, and Ethereum off 40% as thinning holiday liquidity creates potential accumulation zones ahead of 2026. The post Best Crypto To Buy This Christmas Eve, 24 December 2025 – XRP, SOL, ETH appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam, Bitcoin and quantum computing, and new Eigenlayer governance proposal

New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.

Ethereum continues to show signs of weakness, failing to build any significant recovery despite holding above local support. Market participants are showing hesitation, likely due to broader uncertainty and the lack of bullish momentum from Bitcoin. While ETH hasn’t broken down yet, it also hasn’t managed to flip any major resistances, which keeps it in […]

Fear grips markets as Bitcoin slips below $87,000, Bitcoin price prediction explores whether a Christmas reversal could catch bears offside. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Price Drops Below $87,000, But Is a Christmas Reversal Possible? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.