Day: December 16, 2025

Spain’s CNMV Publishes New MiCA Q&A For Crypto Firms

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Spain’s national securities regulator, the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), has published a dedicated Q&A laying out how it intends to apply the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on the ground. The document outlines what crypto companies can expect on authorizations, notifications, day-to-day conduct, and the transitional regime, pushing platforms toward a clear “comply or quit” decision as MiCA comes into force. The move puts Spain alongside other EU member states, such as Italy, which are actively using MiCA’s transitional flexibilities rather than allowing prolonged regulatory…

BlackRock moves $140 million in Ethereum to Coinbase as ETH slides 6%

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Key Takeaways BlackRock transferred 47,500 Ethereum worth $140 million to Coinbase Prime. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) experienced volatile flows and net losses amidst market outflows. Share this article BlackRock transferred 47,500 Ethereum worth around $140 million to Coinbase Prime early today, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Ethereum was trading at $2,954 at press time, down over 6% in the last 24 hours, per CoinGecko. The digital asset dipped below $3,000 on Monday amid a market-wide selloff that saw Bitcoin sink under $86,000. BlackRock’s latest ETH deposit follows weeks of…

FCA Consults on Staking, DeFi and Exchanges in UK Crypto Push

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The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a series of consultations on proposed rules for digital asset markets, marking the next phase in the government’s effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets. The proposals, published across three consultation papers, cover crypto trading platforms, intermediaries, staking, lending and borrowing, market abuse, disclosures and decentralized finance (DeFi). The FCA said consultation responses are open until Feb. 12, 2026. The regulator stated that the proposals aim to support innovation while ensuring that consumers understand the risks associated with…

Analyst Suggests Six Digits First, More Pain Later

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Bitcoin is expected to rally 20% short term, but there’s a catch. Crypto prices fell as investors pulled back risk ahead of U.S. economic data, continuing a weak December trend. Bitcoin briefly slipped toward $85,300 before climbing to nearly $86,200. The cryptocurrency is still down by more than 4% over the past week Amid the ongoing downside pressures, a prominent analyst believes that Bitcoin could revisit the $97,000-$107,000 zone before a deeper correction. Bitcoin’s Next Move Crypto market analyst Doctor Profit said he expects Bitcoin to see a short-term…

Alexander Ray, our partner within the CTDG initiative and a Web3 entrepreneur, co-founder of Albus Protocol and JPool, has passed away

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For our team, this is not only the loss of a respected builder in the Web3 space, but the loss of a close and trusted partner with whom we worked side by side on strengthening validator infrastructure and staking systems within the Solana ecosystem as part of the CTDG initiative. The Web3 community lost a builder whose contribution deserves to be named with clarity and gratitude. For us, his absence is felt both professionally and personally – in the work we shared, the decisions we shaped together, and the long-term…

StraitsX to Launch XSGD and XUSD Stablecoins on Solana by 2026

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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. StraitsX…

Is Bitcoin Dropping Further? Why Experts Predict One Last Shakeout Before the Rally

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Bitcoin breaks below key support, analysts eye $74K–$81K as bottom range before a 4–8 week rally. Market waits for macro data impact. Bitcoin (BTC) is facing pressure after falling below important support levels. Several market watchers believe a final dip may come before a short-term recovery. This takes place as traders prepare for upcoming economic reports and low year-end liquidity. BTC Slips Below Key Trendline Bitcoin dropped below $86,500, breaking out of an upward channel that had been in place since late November. This move points to weakness in…

Bitcoin’s long-term holder stash drops to 8-month lows: BTC price to $68K?

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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 BTC price is at risk of a deeper correction to $68,500 if key support levels fail. Bitcoin long-term holder supply falls to April levels Long-term holders (LTHs), entities that have held Bitcoin for at least 155 days, have reduced their holdings to 14.3 million BTC in December from 14.8 million BTC in mid-July, according to data…

XRP Hasn’t Entered A Bear Market Yet; Analyst Shares Why

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Crypto analyst Dark Defender has been one of the most vocal supporters of XRP, and this stance has not changed despite the altcoin’s current price action. If anything, the analyst believes that the current downtrend actually plays into the XRP long-term target, claiming that the cryptocurrency remains inherently bullish. If the analyst is right, then it means that the XRP price could be gearing up for another major uptrend that could send it to new peaks. XRP Price Is Only In Wave 4, Not A Bear Market In the post…

Gemini Launches Regulated Prediction Markets In 50 US States

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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. The launch came shortly after Gemini Titan obtained a designated contract market license from the Commodity Futures Trading…