Crypto

Bitcoin is expected to rally 20% short term, but there's a catch.

The total cryptocurrency market cap stands just north of $3 trillion.

The growth rate of USDT’s market cap has plunged by two-thirds since November, signaling a major contraction in crypto market liquidity.

StraitsX will expand its Singapore dollar and US dollar stablecoins to Solana by early 2026, targeting payments, DeFi and AI use cases. Singapore-based StraitsX plans to bring its Singapore dollar-backed XSGD and US dollar-backed XUSD to the Solana blockchain by early 2026. The rollout, announced in collaboration with the Solana Foundation, will allow users to settle transactions in Singapore dollar- and US dollar-backed stablecoins using Solana’s high-speed, low-cost infrastructure, the issuer said in a Tuesday blog post. “Launching XSGD and XUSD together on Solana will be game-changing. It unites CEX support, AMM liquidity, lending pools, and everyday payments on a single high-performance chain,” said Tianwei Liu, co-founder and CEO of StraitsX. Read more

The initiative will see approximately 1,000 engineers recruited to build AI infrastructure across federal agencies.

The amount of Bitcoin in long-term holder wallets hit cyclical lows, but is it enough to help the bulls avoid a decline toward $68,000? Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders continued to reduce their BTC exposure as their holdings fell to the lowest levels since April. Key takeaways: Bitcoin long-term holders reduced their supply to 72%, the lowest since April Read more

Bitcoin breaks below key support, analysts eye $74K–$81K as bottom range before a 4–8 week rally. Market waits for macro data impact.

Gemini says its prediction markets are now live nationwide via affiliate Gemini Titan after it secured a CFTC Designated Contract Market license Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out prediction markets in the United States after securing key regulatory approval. Gemini launched its in-house prediction market, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states, the exchange announced in an X post on Monday. Provided via affiliate Gemini Titan, Gemini Predictions enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events with “near instant execution” and full transparency. Read more

Bitcoin slipped below $85,000 overnight, triggering nearly $600 million in liquidated long positions across crypto markets within 24 hours as expectations mounted that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates this week. As of press time, Bitcoin recovered slightly to around $86,000. The drop wiped out $218.7 million in Bitcoin long positions and $213 […] The post Bitcoin plummeted below $85,000 today, but $600M in liquidations hides a much scarier macro catalyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Nexo steps into the Australian Open as crypto partnerships make a steady comeback across the sports world.

Cryptocurrency markets have tanked again in a pattern that is becoming tediously familiar in recent weeks. 

"By Christmas, Ethereum is more likely to challenge the upside than suffer a deep collapse," ChatGPT stated.

End of Fed tightening, possible rate cuts, and rising liquidity could favor risk assets like Bitcoin in 2026.

Bitcoin's drop to $85,800 has pushed new whales into 2023-level losses, while on-chain data reveals short-term holders buying the dips.

PayPal is seeking a state-chartered bank license as it deepens lending, deposits, and crypto-linked settlement services in the U.S.

The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime.

The crypto market corrected as a shake-up in the Trump administration’s Fed chair pick spooked traders, and growing US macroeconomic challenges led investors to risk-off. Key takeaways: Leverage surges in the crypto market, with $527M in liquidations in 24 hours, signaling growing caution among traders. Tighter liquidity and rising AI debt risks push traders to exit riskier assets, contributing to a market correction. Read more

The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts.

The asset manager said quantum threats were real but unlikely to affect crypto markets or valuations in the near term.