Month: December 2025

Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Targeting AAVE, UNI, SUI, More

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Bitwise’s filings span DeFi, layer-1s, privacy coins, and AI-linked tokens, signaling a broad bet on altcoin demand. Asset manager Bitwise has submitted filings for 11 new single-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This batch targets major altcoins, including Aave (AAVE), Uniswap (UNI), and Sui (SUI), signaling a direct challenge to current regulatory boundaries that have largely confined ETF approvals to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and, more recently, Solana and XRP. Bitwise Pushes Deeper Into Altcoin ETFs According to the filings, the proposed products will…

Low Interest Rates, Money Printing to Drive BTC Price in 2026: Crypto exec

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Bitcoin’s price could rise in 2026 as easing monetary policy injects “massive” liquidity into markets, according to Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto exchange and wallet company Abra, though other analysts sound more cautious notes. Speaking to the Schwab Network, Barhydt said he expects a “ton” of liquidity injections from the US Federal Reserve next year as policymakers continue cutting interest rates, potentially reviving quantitative easing and boosting risk assets such as Bitcoin, adding: “We are seeing quantitative easing light right now. The Fed is starting to buy its own bonds.…

LBank Unveils Advent Calendar Campaign With BlackFort, MEW, LC, and SHIB Community Collaboration

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[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, December 30th, 2025] LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the ongoing success of its Advent Calendar Christmas 2025 campaign, a festive, community-driven initiative in collaboration with BlackFort (BXN), MEW (Cat in a Dogs World), LC, and the vibrant SHIB community. Running from December 15, 2025, through January 3, 2026, the campaign unites diverse crypto communities through exciting activities, generous giveaways, and spotlight features on key partners, fostering engagement and shared holiday spirit during this dynamic season. BlackFort Exchange Network (BXN) has been a standout…

US Lawmakers Expected to Address Market Structure Markup in January

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With Congress in recess until the new year, sources familiar with the progress of a digital asset market structure bill are expecting consideration in early 2026. Members of the US Senate Banking Committee are expected to move forward with consideration of a digital asset market structure bill in the second week of January after months of delays. According to reports and people familiar with the matter, the Banking Committee could hold a markup for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act during the second week of January. The event would mark progress…

Standard Chartered Analysts Predict 330% XRP Price Surge After This Happens

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Standard Chartered analysts have predicted that the XRP price could surge by around 330%. They also outlined catalysts that could spark this price surge, which would lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for the Ripple-linked token.  Standard Chartered Predicts XRP Price Surge To $8 Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Hendrick, has predicted that the XRP price could surge to $8 by the end of 2026, which represents an increase of around 330%. This would also mark a new all-time high for the token, with its…

Is ETH Going to $8,500? The Chart Pattern You Need to See

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Ethereum nears $4,800 resistance with $8,500 target in sight as traders monitor key patterns, whale accumulation, and declining short interest. Ethereum (ETH) is nearing key resistance levels as the market watches for a breakout. The price is trading around $2,970 at press time, showing little change over the past day. Over the past week, ETH has gained close to 2%. Technical charts and trading activity suggest a larger move may be forming. Market Watches $4,800 as a Decisive Level Analyst Javon Marks has pointed to $4,800 as a major…

US bank Upgrades TeraWulf Price Target, Offers Bullish Mining Prediction

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Investment banking company Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has turned more bullish on Bitcoin miner TeraWulf, citing what it sees as a looming shift in the company’s business mix that investors have yet to fully price in. In a Wednesday report, KBW said it upgraded TeraWulf (WULF) to “outperform” from “market perform” and raised the company’s share price target to $24 from $9.50.  According to the bank, the reassessment was based on investors “underappreciat[ing] the magnitude of the BTC mining to HPC [high-performance computing] leasing mix shift in 2026-2027 and robust…

BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum as Markets Cool into Year-End

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BitMine’s ETH stockpile swells over $12 billion as aggressive buying continues during holiday slowdown. Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies has continued to aggressively expand its ETH holdings even as prices struggle below $3,000. In fact, blockchain tracker Lookonchain found that the company bought another 32,938 ETH, worth about $97.6 million. Ethereum Stockpile The data also shows BitMine staked an additional 118,944 ETH, which is roughly $352 million. The purchases were executed over a four-hour window on Tuesday and come as crypto markets remain subdued in the final stretch…

Trump Media To Issue Digital Tokens to Shareholders

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Trump Media and Technology Group, operator of US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, said Wednesday it plans to roll out a blockchain token for shareholders that entitles them to perks and rewards. The DJT token will be launched in collaboration with crypto exchange Crypto.com, and the distribution to existing shareholders set at a 1:1 ratio, or one token per share owned, according to the announcement from the company. The token “may” include rewards and perks for DJT shareholders, including discounts on the Truth Social media platform, the Truth+ media…

Rep. Warren Davidson criticizes US crypto policy, calls it a threat to Bitcoin’s core principles

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Key Takeaways Rep. Warren Davidson warns that US crypto regulation is undermining Bitcoin’s vision. Davidson criticizes the GENIUS Act for favoring banks and enabling a ‘wholesale CBDC.’ Share this article Rep. Warren Davidson warns that US crypto regulations, including the GENIUS Act and the pending CLARITY Act, are pushing digital assets into account-based systems that threaten Bitcoin’s original purpose of financial freedom, weaken self-custody, and open the door to greater surveillance through digital IDs and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The congressman, who recently introduced a bill that would allow…