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Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Hut 8 inked a $7 billion data center deal with Google's financial backing, sending shares soaring Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG blends a USD peg with a gold reserve claim. Here’s what it signals for emerging markets and what to verify next. Kyrgyzstan has launched USDKG, a USD-pegged stablecoin that the project says is backed by physical gold rather than cash and short-term US Treasurys. The token was first deployed on Tron with a reported initial issuance of 50 million units, with plans to expand to Ethereum. This article explains why gold-reserve narratives and state-linked structures can appeal in remittance-heavy emerging markets that still price in dollars. Read more

U.S. senators have introduced the bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act to detect, disrupt, and prevent crypto-related fraud after a surge in scams cost Americans $9.3 billion in 2024. The post SAFE Crypto Act Targets Crypto Scams After $9.3B Losses — New Federal Task Force Looms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Michael Saylor delivered a characteristically bold take on Dec. 16 about Bitcoin and the quantum leap: “The Bitcoin Quantum Leap: Quantum computing won't break Bitcoin—it will harden it. The network upgrades, active coins migrate, lost coins stay frozen. Security goes up. Supply comes down. Bitcoin grows stronger.” The statement captures the optimistic case for Bitcoin's […] The post Michael Saylor says quantum will “harden” Bitcoin, but he’s ignoring the 1.7 million coins already at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A report shows the Central African Republic’s crypto initiatives, from Bitcoin adoption to CAR memecoin, have deepened elite control, exposed the country to foreign criminal networks, and failed to benefit citizens. The post CAR’s Crypto Push Hands Power to Elites, Foreign Criminal Networks, Report Warns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin surged from an intraday low near $86,200 to reclaim $90,000, driven by aggressive spot buying and a wave of short liquidations.

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, NY, USA, December 17th, 2025] Alex Konanykhin and Silvina Moschini, founders of Unicoin Following a decisive vote at the Special Shareholder Meeting on December 5, Unicoin shareholders have formally approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation to transition the cryptocurrency into a decentralized, community-driven asset. This strategic pivot ensures Unicoin’s classification […]

XRP trades near $1.90 after an 8% weekly drop, with analysts watching the $1.55–$1.70 support zone as technical signals suggest a possible bottom.

Mining stocks, trading platforms, and cryptocurrency infrastructure firms saw significant gains, including Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase.

The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime said that the CAR president’s embrace of crypto has offered few benefits.

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

The Securitize CEO ground through the uncool years of tokenization while NFTs, FTX and memecoins soaked up the hype. With billions in tokenized assets, a SPAC listing in the works and BlackRock as a flagship client and backer, Carlos Domingo’s early bet is finally paying off.

As an acting chairman at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Caroline Pham pulled no punches in pursuing crypto-friendly policy aims.

Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto.

Robinhood has acquired Bitstamp, launched staking services for ether and solana, and added new tokens for US users, including XRP, SOL, and BNB.

YouTube has added an opt-in option allowing eligible US creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD. YouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid. The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD. The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers. Read more

Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasuries and macro tailwinds are challenging BTC’s traditional four-year cycle, which could result in new all-time highs in 2026. Key takeaways: ETFs, treasuries and macro tailwinds may snap Bitcoin’s four-year boom-and-bust pattern. A bearish phase should not be ruled out before new all-time highs. Read more

The California governor has launched a new website taking aim at Trump’s presidential pardons, including those of crypto figures.

Aster has dropped by more than 20% in the past 7 days as traders were spooked by the market’s downturn. With market sentiment recently hitting record lows, does this favor a bearish ASTER price prediction?Recently, the Chief Executive Officer of Aster said that the project plans to launch its native blockchain, the Aster Chain.The project’s […] The post Aster Price Prediction: ASTER Price Plummets 20% in a Week – Is It Heading to Zero? appeared first on Cryptonews.

SHIB now has regulated exposure in the U.S. derivatives market – Shiba Inu price predictions could soon see a much bigger catalyst.  The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Should Traders Expect a SHIB Price Explosion as Coinbase Announces US Derivatives Access appeared first on Cryptonews.