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The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version. The Council of the European Union (EU) the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro design, A Friday document outlined the council’s position on the digital euro, including alignment with the ECB on launching online and offline variants simultaneously ECB President Christine Lagarde that t rest with EU lawmakers Read more

Bitcoin is heading to its worst Q4 since 2018, down nearly 22% as macro pressure and fading demand weigh on prices.

Solana Mobile has ended software update and security patch support for its Saga smartphone. The company warned that compatibility with new software or services “cannot be guaranteed,” and that Saga-specific customer support is now limited to general inquiries, according to Solana Mobile’s help-center notice. Solana Mobile said the change “does not affect Seeker devices,” which […] The post Solana Mobile ended Saga security patches, exposing owners to a critical wallet risk you can’t ignore appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ETHZilla has sold 24,291 ETH for $74.5M to redeem secured convertible notes, trimming holdings to about 69,800 ETH. The Nasdaq firm has dropped its mNAV dashboard and has shifted disclosures to revenue and cash flow as shares have fallen about 96% from August highs. The post Peter Thiel-Backed ETHZilla Dumps $74.5M in ETH, Abandons Treasury Strategy – What Went Wrong? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile. Crypto treasury company ETHZilla said in a filing with US regulators that it sold part of its Ether holdings to repay outstanding convertible notes amid a broader market downturn. The company disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission the sale of 24,291 Ether (ETH) for $74.5 million at an average price of $3,068.69 per token, leaving about 69,800 ETH on its balance sheet as of Friday. The company said it expects to use all or a significant portion of the proceeds to redeem its outstanding senior secured convertible notes. Read more

Two bills and one resolution proposed by state lawmaker Wendy Rogers could allow Arizona voters to change the state's taxation laws applied to digital assets and blockchain. Arizona state Senator Wendy Rogers has proposed two bills and a resolution in an effort to change the state’s laws on taxing digital assets. In legislation prefiled with the Arizona Senate on Friday, Rogers proposed amending state statues to exempt virtual currency from taxation (SB 1044), barring counties, cities and towns from taxing or fining entities running blockchain nodes (SB 1045), and amending the state constitution’s definition of property taxes to clarify rules on digital assets (SCR 1003). The blockchain node bill may move through the state legislature, but the crypto tax bill and resolution would require a vote by Arizona voters during the next general election, in November 2026. Read more

New trading pairs will become available on Binance Spot on December 24.

Monero Price Prediction: XMR has traded above its 2021 high, posting 146% gains year over year and 27% in 30 days. Traders have watched $500 for a breakout, while a pullback toward $400 remains possible. Bitcoin Hyper, a Layer 2, has reported $29.50M raised and staking up to 39% APY into early 2026. The post Monero Price Prediction: Can XMR Reach $500 In 2025 – 146% Gains YoY Make It Possible appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ghana has legalized cryptocurrency trading, ending years of uncertainty and placing exchanges and other virtual asset firms under Bank of Ghana licensing, supervision, and compliance rules. Officials have linked the shift to rising crypto use, FX swings, inflation, and financial crime risks in 2025. The post Ghana Just Legalized Crypto Trading – Here’s the Catch appeared first on Cryptonews.

Here are the biggest corporate crypto treasury bets of 2025 and what they reveal about how far Strategy’s Bitcoin playbook has spread.

The company sold about 4.5 million common shares last week, lifting its cash reserves to $2.19 billion while pausing Bitcoin purchases. Strategy added $747.8 million in net proceeds from the sale of common stock last week to its cash reserves and paused its Bitcoin purchases, as the company rebalances its assets amid the crypto downturn. According to a post by Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, the company's cash reserves now stand at $2.19 billion, while its crypto stash is at 671,268 Bitcoin (BTC). A filing with regulators shows Strategy sold 4.535 million shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR) during the Dec. 15-21 period, generating $747.8 million in net proceeds through its at-the-market offering program. The company did not sell any preferred stock during the period. Read more

Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

Tension builds near $88K as adoption accelerates, Bitcoin price prediction weighs breakout risk against a decisive descending channel test. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: $88K Standoff as Coinbase, Metaplanet, and Ghana Shift the Game appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin won't be broken by quantum computers soon, but preparing the network for risks could take five to ten years.

New research suggests complex cognitive challenges, from StarCraft II to musical training, can slow neural aging by years.

Bitcoin’s 2025 was billed as the year of the “supercycle,” powered by record institutional access and a friendlier policy backdrop out of Washington. However, it is ending very differently. Into December, the world’s largest digital asset is not pricing in a new paradigm so much as grinding through a performance problem. The rally has faded, […] The post Bitcoin on-chain data just confirmed a “demand vacuum” that threatens to drag prices down to this uncomfortable range appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP, Solana, and Ethereum stand out as top crypto buying opportunities during year-end market de-risking, with technical indicators showing oversold conditions and analysts anticipating a 2026 bull market driven by Fed liquidity policies injecting trillions into financial systems. The post Best Crypto To Buy Now 22 December – XRP, SOL, ETH appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Bitcoin Munari is entering the final window of its presale. With this, the focus of investors has shifted from access mechanics to the integrity of the transition. Pricing, supply distribution, as well as post-presale participation conditions are currently fixed, which places the project into a phase of execution ahead of the official public trading. The […]

JPMorgan has explored institutional crypto trading, weighing spot and derivatives while building blockchain rails. The bank has tokenized a money-market fund on Ethereum and structured a Solana bond for Galaxy Digital as Wall Street peers plan trading rollouts in 2026. Plans hinge on client demands. The post Wall Street Giant JPMorgan Quietly Exploring Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.