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Crypto cards are quietly becoming the main way stablecoins reach the real economy.
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Aiming to create a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund,” HB 2080 advanced past its second reading.
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Polymarket now shows a 95% chance the Fed keeps rates unchanged in January, with just a 6% probability of a 25 bps cut, as global central bank chiefs publicly voice support for Chair Jay Powell.
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Senator Lummis and Senator Wyden, introduce bipartisan legislation to clarify that blockchain developers who don’t handle user funds are not treated as money transmitters. The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to protect innovation and prevent overreach.
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Momentum Wanes, Drama Builds: Bitcoin Stuck in the $90K Crossfire
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$ZEC has tumbled amidst recent foundation turmoil but has rebounded somewhat since its 24H low under $400. Buy the dip or wait for dust to settle?
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Zerion Wallet Integrates TRON to Support the Mass Adoption of Stablecoin Payments
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Bitcoin social mentions hit a monthly high on Jan 6th, with over 220K posts on X in a single day.
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Bitcoin ETF flows in the U.S. surged to $697.2M on January 5, marking a strong start to the year, with inflows showing significant investor interest.
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Venezuela’s Caracas Stock Exchange surged ~17% in one session. Markets are reacting to reports of the U.S. capturing President Maduro—fueling expectations of political change, capital flight into equities, and another hedge against bolívar instability.
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Bitcoin blasts back over $93,000
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Bitcoin blasts back over $93,000
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Saylor hints at another Bitcoin purchase from Strategy, with $BTC currently hovering around $91K.
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AEON Brings Scan-to-Pay Crypto Payments to X Layer, Expanding Real-World Adoption Across Emerging Markets AEON, the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the new AI economy, today announced a strategic integration with X Layer, the high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by OKX. This collaboration brings AEON’s scan-to-pay capability directly to X Layer, enabling seamless real-world crypto payments across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through this integration, users can now pay with X Layer–based assets at online and offline merchants, unlocking new use cases such as in-store retail, dining, convenience shopping, and local services by scanning the QR codes displayed at merchants. AEON’s settlement infrastructure already connects to over 50 million merchants across the emerging markets, with expansion into additional African and LATAM markets underway. As part of the collaboration, AEON’s Web3 mobile crypto payment solution is also now natively embedded into OKX Pay, the payment wallet built into the OKX mobile app. This means users in supported regions can access AEON’s scan-to-pay experience directly from OKX, using X Layer tokens for real-world transactions. This unified integration gives X Layer users frictionless payment options across multiple environments, bridging Web3 wallets and real-world spending. AEON has rapidly grown into the largest crypto payment settlement network leveraging QR codes and bank transfers. Within four months of launch, AEON has acquired over 20 million merchants and serves more than 200,000 users. Across emerging markets, AEON’s AI payment and Web3 mobile payment solutions already processed approximately 994k+ transactions and over $29M in volume, connecting 50M+ real-world merchants to the digital asset economy. By pioneering support for emerging AI payment standards such as x402 and ERC-8004, AEON is actively building the settlement layer for AI agents and agentic commerce, reshaping how value flows across the internet. Together, AEON and X Layer are pioneering a new standard for real-world blockchain utility, transforming X Layer tokens into spendable assets for daily life, and building critical payment infrastructure for the global AI economy. By combining X Layer’s high-performance Ethereum L2 with AEON’s global payment and AI settlement network, this partnership brings blockchain technology closer to everyday users, making crypto and AI economy more accessible, practical, and intuitive worldwide. About X Layer X Layer is OKX’s high-performance L2 which delivers low-latency transactions at extremely low cost. With negligible fees and full EVM equivalence, developers can deploy existing Ethereum contracts without modification and ship new features with confidence. The network is designed to handle high throughput while maintaining Ethereum-level security guarantees, giving builders a scalable environment for production-grade applications. About AEON AEON is the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the new AI economy. By pioneering support for emerging AI payment standards like x402 and ERC-8004, AEON is actively reshaping the internet’s production relations. Its AI payment and Web3 Mobile Payment solutions AEON Pay have processed 994k transactions with $29M+ in volume across 50M real-world merchants in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With the massive shift from the attention economy to the call-based economy, AEON provides the financial backbone required to power the next-gen agentic commerce at scale, and accelerate real-world adoption of crypto and AI.
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Silver Bulls Cry Foul as CME Margin Hike Risks Putting the Brakes on a Record Run Silver’s blistering rally collided with a familiar buzzkill in late December: higher margin requirements from CME Group, a move the exchange framed as routine risk management but that reignited long-running accusations of price suppression among silver’s most vocal supporters. Silver’s 2025 Surge Sparks Margin Hikes Over the past 30 days, silver’s spot price climbed roughly 48%, rising from the low $50s in late November to nearly $83 by late December, one of the sharpest short-term advances in decades. The move capped a year that saw silver gain more than 150%, powered by tight physical supply, heavy industrial demand, and renewed interest from investors seeking refuge from inflation and policy uncertainty. The rally’s tempo quickened in mid-December when silver finally punched through $60 an ounce, then kept running hard. Daily trading ranges widened, holiday liquidity thinned, and by the day after Christmas, silver printed an all-time high just shy of $83. Volatility, in other words, was no longer a footnote—it was the headline Enter the CME. As silver futures prices and volatility soared, CME, one of the largest financial exchanges in the world, announced another increase in margin requirements for silver (SI) futures contracts. Initial margins for front-month contracts were raised from $22,000 to $25,000 per contract, a roughly 13.7% increase, effective after the close on Dec. 29. Maintenance margins rose in tandem, and similar hikes were applied across other metals, including gold and platinum. From the CME’s perspective, the move is textbook. Margin requirements exist to protect the clearinghouse from defaults during violent price swings. When volatility spikes, so do margins. This is not new, and it is not unique to silver. Exchanges are in the business of survival, not cheering on parabolic charts. Silver Bulls Cry Foul as CME Margin Hike Risks Putting the Brakes on a Record Run Still, the timing did silver no favors. The margin hike coincided with a brief pullback that saw an estimated 67 million ounces in leveraged futures positions liquidated, reinforcing the belief among silver bulls that the exchange stepped in just as the rally got interesting. On X and in precious metals circles, the reaction was swift and familiar. Many framed the margin hike as deliberate interference designed to cool prices and protect large short positions, particularly those held by bullion banks. The argument goes like this: raise margins mid-rally, force leveraged longs to sell, knock the price down, and buy time for the paper market to catch its breath. Silver Bulls Cry Foul as CME Margin Hike Risks Putting the Brakes on a Record Run One post on X takes a pointed swipe at the CME, claiming it is quietly lending banks a helping hand. “The CME is helping banks cover shorts by forcing futures down (margin calls) so that they can go long by buying physical silver,” the social media user wrote. This narrative has deep roots. Silver enthusiasts point to repeated episodes—1980, 2011, and now 2025—where margin hikes arrived during strong rallies and were followed by sharp corrections. To them, it looks less like neutral risk management and more like a well-worn playbook. The ghost that inevitably gets summoned in these debates is the Hunt Brothers. In the late 1970s, Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt amassed massive silver positions through futures contracts and physical holdings, helping drive prices from roughly $6 an ounce to nearly $50 by January 1980. Silver Bulls Cry Foul as CME Margin Hike Risks Putting the Brakes on a Record Run Alarmed regulators and exchanges responded with aggressive rule changes, including steep margin hikes and restrictions that ultimately crushed the rally in what became known as “Silver Thursday.” To silver bulls, the parallels are irresistible. Margin hikes during a rally? Check. Forced liquidations? Check. Exchanges claiming risk control while prices implode? Check. The comparison writes itself, especially for traders who believe today’s paper silver market dwarfs available physical supply. But history is less cooperative than social media slogans. The Hunt Brothers’ episode was a concentrated, leveraged attempt by a small group to dominate the market. Today’s silver rally, by contrast, is being driven by structural factors that extend well beyond futures traders. Silver Bulls Cry Foul as CME Margin Hike Risks Putting the Brakes on a Record Run Industrial demand from solar panels, electronics, electric vehicles, and medical applications has collided with years of supply deficits, leaving inventories tight and physical premiums elevated. To many, that distinction matters. Margin hikes can flush out leveraged speculation, but they do not conjure new ounces of silver. Physical buyers—manufacturers, governments, and long-term investors—are largely insulated from futures margin mechanics. If supply remains constrained, price pressure has a habit of returning once the dust settles. There is also the inconvenient fact that the CME raised margins across multiple metals, not just silver. Gold, platinum, and palladium were all swept into the same advisory, undercutting the idea that silver was uniquely targeted. Volatility, not conspiracy, remains the simplest explanation. Also read: How Much Is Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Worth? Polymarket Bets Tell the Story None of this will satisfy silver’s true believers, and skepticism toward exchanges and banks runs deep for good reason. Past enforcement actions and opaque market structures have left lasting scars. Moreover, it’s worth recalling 2011 as well, when silver enjoyed a solid advance during that period, adding another chapter to its cyclical history. During the 2011 silver price run-up, exchanges such as the CME sharply tightened margin requirements on silver futures contracts. The CME lifted margins repeatedly—up to five increases in nine days—effectively doubling requirements from roughly 4% to 10% of notional value, forcing leveraged traders to unwind positions and helping drive a steep 30% drop in prices from near $50 to about $26 per ounce. Even so, saying that it is outright manipulation requires more evidence than uncomfortable timing and historical déjà vu. What this episode does point to is the risk of leverage in fast-moving commodity markets. Margin hikes are blunt instruments, but they are legal, predictable, and ruthless. Traders who rely on borrowed money inevitably find themselves at the mercy of rule changes that arrive precisely when volatility peaks. Silver’s 30-day sprint into record territory has already cemented its place as one of 2025’s standout performers. Whether the rally pauses, retraces, or reloads will depend far more on physical supply, industrial demand, and macroeconomic currents than on a single margin notice. The debate over manipulation, meanwhile, looks set to outlast them all. Still, attention will center squarely on silver on Monday, with investors fixated on the so-called ‘poor man’s gold.’
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Recession? Defaults? Silver and Gold Keep Surging, and Analysts Are Scared With gold and silver reaching record highs almost daily, leaving investment alternatives in the dust, analysts are scared about what this might mean for the wider economic ecosystem. Some believe this is not normal and might lead to a recession. GOLD’S AND SILVER’S BULL RALLY SCARE FINANCIAL ANALYSTS The relentless bull rally that gold and silver are experiencing is raising concerns among financial analysts, who believe that something may have broken. A recession might be just around the corner, some analysts predict. In a post-Christmas hike, gold reached $4,540 per ounce, and silver has now surpassed $76 on Comex, while Shanghai markets feature significant premiums with prices of over $80 per ounce. This metal escalade is poised to continue, as analysts note there are signs indicating there is still room for growth. Known gold bug Peter Schiff stated that one of these signs is the stagnation of mining stocks compared to the price of these metal commodities. “When the bulls don’t believe the rally, it has a long way to go,” he stressed. What’s more troubling is that there could be a physical delivery default incoming, as refiners that take 1,000-ounce bars and turn them into 1-kilogram ingots destined for Shanghai markets are at capacity. Nonetheless, Silvertrade claims that this will not stop industrial end users from taking delivery of this metal. Michael Gayed, an ETF portfolio manager, stated that this situation was not normal and that it should scare investors. Others agree, stressing that this massive move towards metals is not a good sign for the world’s economy, possibly signaling an upcoming recession. Strategist NoLimit assessed that this kind of move is part of a global loss of trust in the system, comparing it to similar setups before the dot-com bubble, the 2007 global financial crisis, and the 2019 repo market crisis. Jim Rickards recently predicted that gold might reach $10,000, with silver following along for the ride at $200 by 2026.
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Recession? Defaults? Silver and Gold Keep Surging, and Analysts Are Scared With gold and silver reaching record highs almost daily, leaving investment alternatives in the dust, analysts are scared about what this might mean for the wider economic ecosystem. Some believe this is not normal and might lead to a recession. GOLD’S AND SILVER’S BULL RALLY SCARE FINANCIAL ANALYSTS The relentless bull rally that gold and silver are experiencing is raising concerns among financial analysts, who believe that something may have broken. A recession might be just around the corner, some analysts predict. In a post-Christmas hike, gold reached $4,540 per ounce, and silver has now surpassed $76 on Comex, while Shanghai markets feature significant premiums with prices of over $80 per ounce. This metal escalade is poised to continue, as analysts note there are signs indicating there is still room for growth. Known gold bug Peter Schiff stated that one of these signs is the stagnation of mining stocks compared to the price of these metal commodities. “When the bulls don’t believe the rally, it has a long way to go,” he stressed. What’s more troubling is that there could be a physical delivery default incoming, as refiners that take 1,000-ounce bars and turn them into 1-kilogram ingots destined for Shanghai markets are at capacity. Nonetheless, Silvertrade claims that this will not stop industrial end users from taking delivery of this metal. Michael Gayed, an ETF portfolio manager, stated that this situation was not normal and that it should scare investors. Others agree, stressing that this massive move towards metals is not a good sign for the world’s economy, possibly signaling an upcoming recession. Strategist NoLimit assessed that this kind of move is part of a global loss of trust in the system, comparing it to similar setups before the dot-com bubble, the 2007 global financial crisis, and the 2019 repo market crisis. Jim Rickards recently predicted that gold might reach $10,000, with silver following along for the ride at $200 by 2026.
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TuringBitChain (TBC): Extending Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision of a Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System TBC (TuringBitChain) is a blockchain project developed as a hard fork of Bitcoin, designed to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient peer-to-peer digital transactions. Built on Proof of Work consensus and the UTXO model, TBC focuses on supporting large-scale payment activity and on-chain applications while maintaining decentralisation and transparent verification. As blockchain adoption expands beyond early experimentation into real-world financial use cases, limitations such as network congestion, elevated transaction fees, and constrained throughput continue to restrict usability across many networks. TBC positions itself as an infrastructure-focused blockchain designed to address these challenges through architectural enhancements aligned with Bitcoin’s original payment-oriented intent. In the Bitcoin whitepaper published in 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto stated: “A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.” TBC frames its development around this principle by prioritising scalable on-chain capacity, efficient transaction processing, and predictable transaction costs. Proof of Work Security and Network Integrity Security remains a foundational element of TBC’s design. The network operates on Proof of Work consensus, preserving Bitcoin’s established security assumptions and decentralised validation model while supporting a distributed ecosystem of miners and nodes. Satoshi Nakamoto addressed transparency and privacy trade-offs within blockchain systems, noting: “The system is designed to protect user privacy, but not absolutely. Every transaction is broadcast on the network.” He also commented on energy expenditure within Proof of Work systems: “The utility of the exchanges made possible by Bitcoin will far exceed the cost of electricity used. Therefore, not having Bitcoin would be the net waste.” TBC reflects this philosophy by treating Proof of Work as a necessary security investment. The network introduces efficiency-focused infrastructure optimisations intended to improve scalability and node accessibility while maintaining verifiable and transparent on-chain data. Techniques such as dynamic data pruning are designed to reduce storage overhead for lightweight nodes under typical operating conditions. Low Transaction Costs and Practical Payment Utility Payment usability is a central commercial objective for TBC. High transaction fees and congestion have limited blockchain suitability for everyday transfers, microtransactions, and remittances across many networks. Satoshi Nakamoto cautioned against excessive defensive mechanisms that undermine legitimate use, stating: “We have to make the barrier high enough to prevent spamming, but low enough to still allow legitimate use.” TBC addresses this challenge by expanding block capacity and optimising transaction validation. The network is designed to support high transaction volumes while maintaining verification efficiency, enabling transaction costs that are designed to remain low under typical network conditions. This approach supports use cases requiring frequent transfers, predictable fees, and payment scalability. Throughput and On-Chain Scalability Scalability remains a critical requirement for blockchain networks seeking broad adoption. In 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto observed: “I’m sure that in 20 years there will either be very large transaction volume or no volume.” TBC responds to this challenge through a large block architecture intended to support higher transaction throughput compared to traditional Bitcoin-based implementations. By leveraging parallel UTXO validation and optimised block processing, the network is designed to handle sustained transaction growth directly on chain, reducing reliance on layered scaling solutions. This scalability supports payment processing, data-intensive applications, and blockchain use cases often associated with enterprise and large-scale deployments. UTXO-Based Smart Contracts and On-Chain Applications Although Bitcoin was not originally positioned as a smart contract platform, Satoshi Nakamoto highlighted the extensibility of its scripting system, stating: “The scripting language is designed to be flexible and extensible… advanced features such as multi-signature transactions, time locks, and more complex logic to be added in the future.” Building on this foundation, TBC introduces a UTXO-based smart contract framework designed to enable advanced on-chain logic while preserving Bitcoin’s transaction architecture. Smart contracts execute independently at the transaction output level, reducing global state congestion and improving execution efficiency. The network supports decentralised applications, on-chain token standards, and digital assets, with full data storage maintained on chain to enhance transparency, auditability, and long-term data integrity. Conclusion Bitcoin was introduced as an open experiment. In his final communications, Satoshi Nakamoto wrote: “ Bitcoin is an experiment. Let’s see how it plays out.” He also stated: “If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince you, sorry.” TBC positions itself as part of this ongoing experiment, extending Bitcoin’s original payment-focused vision through modern scalability, cost-efficient transactions, and expanded on-chain functionality. By combining Proof of Work security, large block throughput, and UTXO-based programmability, TBC presents a blockchain infrastructure designed for real-world adoption and sustained transaction volume.
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Gold hits a new all-time high, surpassing $4,400 per ounce.
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Gold hits a new all-time high, surpassing $4,400 per ounce.
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Is a generational shift in wealth building is underway
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Elon Musk posts "Energy is the true currency."
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Inflation Cools and Stocks Rise, So Why Is Bitcoin Still Floundering? The cryptocurrency rallied momentarily Thursday morning before dropping back to $85K later in the day. Why Is Bitcoin Stuck With Inflation Cooling and Stocks Up? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its long-awaited Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Thursday, revealing cooler-than-expected inflation data. Stocks rose on the news, and so did bitcoin, albeit temporarily. The cryptocurrency swung up to $89K before nosediving to $85K, reinforcing an unpredictable pattern that has once again left pundits somewhat vexed. “We need to know what happened on October 10,” crypto trader Elliot Wainman wrote. “It’s VERY apparent that the market broke that day and nothing has been the same since.” Headline inflation for November came in at 2.7%, lower than the 3.1% predicted by economists. The last reading from September showed a 3% CPI. October’s data was never collected due to the 43-day government shutdown. The closure also caused November’s report to be published eight days behind schedule. Core inflation, which subtracts food and energy categories due to their volatile nature, rose 2.6%, also lower than predicted. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which has been having a tough time fulfilling its dual mandate of maintaining stable prices and full employment, may take a more dovish stance in 2026 if inflation continues to cool. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has been caught between a rock and a hard place as both inflation and unemployment have trended upward over the past few months, today’s report notwithstanding. But odds of a January cut remain relatively low, according to the CME Fedwatch Tool, although most experts seem to agree that a March reduction is highly likely. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all surged 0.85%, 1.44%, and 0.23% respectively, but bitcoin was treading water, dipping 0.37% at the time of reporting. “We haven’t seen Bitcoin or Alts trade like this since 2018,” Wainman said. “We need answers.” Overview of Market Metrics Bitcoin was trading at $85,472.12, down 0.37% for the day and 6.02% for the week, according to Coinmarketcap data at the time of writing. The digital asset’s price fluctuated between $85,242.71 and $89,412.66 over the past 24 hours. Daily trading volume climbed 14.61% to $48.62 billion and market capitalization remained flat at $1.71 trillion. Bitcoin dominance rose by 0.08% to 59.80%, as several high-profile alts shed more than 8%. Total bitcoin futures open interest dropped 1.20% to $56.35 billion, according to Coinglass. Liquidations remained elevated on Thursday, totaling $176.22 million. Long investors lost $112.28 million, twice as much as short sellers, who saw $63.94 million in liquidations.
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DEXes are done for?
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DEXes are done for?
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Liquidations up 108% ($665M) in the last 24 hours Market is bearish, 51.12% of positions are short
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Courts are recognizing that tokens alone aren’t securities. The focus is now on the investment contract.
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This week saw significant developments across the financial and cryptocurrency landscapes. The Federal Reserve's rate cut, notable advancements in blockchain adoption, and ongoing discussions about Bitcoin’s role in the market.
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$ZEC is now only 6% down on the month, regaining most of its losses with a 33% climb in the last week. Dead cat or second wind?
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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency just announced banks can act as intermediaries for crypto transactions without extra regulatory scrutiny. This is the latest in the Trump administration's push to integrate digital assets with traditional finance.
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Technicals Signal Caution, Not Capitulation Bitcoin currently sits at $89,618, with a market capitalization of $1.78 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $45.76 billion. Over the past day, its price has oscillated within a narrow band from $88,420 to $91,290—suggesting hesitation among both bulls and bears. This isn’t a stampede; it’s more of a tense chess match at the $90K psychological frontier. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The hourly chart gives us a polite shrug. Bitcoin recently attempted to reclaim momentum after being rejected at $92,600, only to stumble back to $88,100. Since then, the price has meandered sideways between $89,200 and $89,900, with all the enthusiasm of a sleepy Sunday afternoon. Volume is notably light, signaling indecision or possibly apathy. If price manages to break above $90,000 with volume, then a move toward $91,000 to $91,500 becomes more plausible. But if it slips below $88,000 with conviction, it could mean we’re in for another slide. Bitcoin Price Watch: Technicals Signal Caution, Not Capitulation BTC/USD 1-hour chart via Bitstamp on Dec. 6, 2025. On the 4-hour chart, a rounded top has formed—never a good hairstyle, and rarely a good sign in price action. After rebounding from $83,800 to $94,000, bitcoin began a soft decline back to the $88,000 to $90,000 zone. While that sounds calm, the structure whispers “fatigue.” A break above $91,500 with accompanying volume would mark a shift toward optimism. But another rejection near $93,000 or a failure to hold above $88,500 could open the gates to revisit $85,000—or worse, $80,537, where capitulation was previously observed. Bitcoin Price Watch: Technicals Signal Caution, Not Capitulation BTC/USD 4-hour chart via Bitstamp on Dec. 6, 2025. The daily chart doesn’t sugarcoat it: Bitcoin is still healing from a sharp downtrend that dropped it from around $111,000 to a low of $80,537. A modest relief rally ensued, but the latest price action around $90,000 reflects a consolidation phase, not a triumphant return. Rejection at $95,000, where the last upward push fizzled, has kept traders cautious. Until bitcoin closes above that level with strong volume, the trend remains technically unbroken. This is a market waiting for proof—not promises. Bitcoin Price Watch: Technicals Signal Caution, Not Capitulation BTC/USD daily chart via Bitstamp on Dec. 6, 2025. Oscillators are offering the emotional support of a lukewarm cup of coffee. The relative strength index (RSI) clocks in at 43, indicating neutral momentum. The Stochastic oscillator reads 65, also neutral. The commodity channel index (CCI) sits at a limp 0. Meanwhile, the average directional index (ADX) shows a value of 35—strong enough to suggest a trend exists, but without revealing who’s driving. The Awesome oscillator at -3,658 and the momentum indicator at -848 hint at fading strength. The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) is the lone optimist, registering a -2,422 level with a bullish signal. Moving averages, on the other hand, have taken a decidedly skeptical stance. Every single exponential moving average (EMA) and simple moving average (SMA) from 10-period to 200-period—with the lone exception of the 20-day SMA—registers a bearish alignment. Notably, the 200-period SMA stands far above at $109,295, pointing to how far bitcoin has drifted below its long-term trajectory. The 10-day EMA and SMA hover just above $90,000, suggesting short-term resistance isn’t letting go without a fight. So where does that leave us? Statistically, the probability of a bullish reversal from this structure, at least today, is about 35%—an underdog, but not without hope. Bears still hold the higher ground, with a 65% chance of forcing a retest of the recent lows if bitcoin fails to hold above key support at $88,000. Should the asset break $95,000 with strength, odds flip quickly in favor of a trend change. Until then, every candle tells the same story: hesitation, not conviction. Bull Verdict: If bitcoin holds the $88,000–$90,000 support band and breaks decisively above $91,500—followed by a volume-backed push past $95,000—it could signal the early stages of a trend reversal. Confirmation above $100,000 would cement a new bullish phase. Until then, the bulls are tiptoeing, not charging. Bear Verdict: Failure to defend the $88,000 level—especially on strong volume—opens the door to retests of $85,000 and potentially the previous low at $80,537. A break below that would solidify the continuation of the broader downtrend, with downside targets potentially extending toward $78,000 or even $74,000. The burden of proof remains squarely on the bulls.
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The SEC has updated the agenda for its Dec. 15 roundtable on crypto, financial surveillance, and privacy — featuring Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox, and other crypto and blockchain leaders.
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The SEC has updated the agenda for its Dec. 15 roundtable on crypto, financial surveillance, and privacy — featuring Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox, and other crypto and blockchain leaders.
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$ZEC, which had shown remarkable strength even during the recent market downturn, has finally broken down, shedding nearly 18% in the last 24H and over a third of its value in the last week. Is the privacy narrative over?
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Historic: Bolivia to integrate stablecoins into its banking system as legal tender Bolivia's Economy Minister, José Gabriel Espinosa, stated that digital currencies will be integrated into the country's financial services, making it one of the first countries to accept cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional banking. Espinosa stated that this is part of a broader modernization drive. Economy Minister: Bolivia Pioneers the Acceptance of Digital Currency Banks Facts Bolivia is about to integrate digital currencies into its financial system, marking a significant step forward in Latin America. In a recent interview, José Gabriel Espinosa stated that the country will begin integrating digital currencies into its banking system, allowing banks to begin offering services using these tools. Among these services, he mentioned savings accounts, credit cards, and loans, all of which are crypto-based. The focus of the proposal will be on stablecoins, which, due to current exchange rate controls, offer citizens an alternative to protect against devaluation and inflation. Espinosa stated that this measure will be used to enable stablecoins to "start acting as legal tender." "You can't regulate cryptocurrencies globally, so you have to accept them and use them effectively," he said, noting that this new approach could help increase financial inclusion in the country. Why it matters Bolivia's latest crypto measures complete a change in the situation that had previously prevented banks from providing services to customers who recently purchased cryptocurrencies, integrating these instruments into its payment system. Cryptocurrency adoption in Bolivia has surged since the lifting of the ban on crypto trading. Trading volumes increased by more than 100% shortly after the ban was lifted. Importantly, this change could make stablecoins a key component in energy supply. The government previously vetoed this opportunity with an executive order, but it was eventually overturned by newly elected President Rodrigo Paz. Looking ahead: Although Bolivia is a small economy in a large world, its adoption of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins could serve as a model for other countries to follow. If positive, we will have to wait and see how this project plays out and how it impacts existing financial systems.
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Historic: Bolivia to integrate stablecoins into its banking system as legal tender Bolivia's Economy Minister, José Gabriel Espinosa, stated that digital currencies will be integrated into the country's financial services, making it one of the first countries to accept cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional banking. Espinosa stated that this is part of a broader modernization drive. Economy Minister: Bolivia Pioneers the Acceptance of Digital Currency Banks Facts Bolivia is about to integrate digital currencies into its financial system, marking a significant step forward in Latin America. In a recent interview, José Gabriel Espinosa stated that the country will begin integrating digital currencies into its banking system, allowing banks to begin offering services using these tools. Among these services, he mentioned savings accounts, credit cards, and loans, all of which are crypto-based. The focus of the proposal will be on stablecoins, which, due to current exchange rate controls, offer citizens an alternative to protect against devaluation and inflation. Espinosa stated that this measure will be used to enable stablecoins to "start acting as legal tender." "You can't regulate cryptocurrencies globally, so you have to accept them and use them effectively," he said, noting that this new approach could help increase financial inclusion in the country. Why it matters Bolivia's latest crypto measures complete a change in the situation that had previously prevented banks from providing services to customers who recently purchased cryptocurrencies, integrating these instruments into its payment system. Cryptocurrency adoption in Bolivia has surged since the lifting of the ban on crypto trading. Trading volumes increased by more than 100% shortly after the ban was lifted. Importantly, this change could make stablecoins a key component in energy supply. The government previously vetoed this opportunity with an executive order, but it was eventually overturned by newly elected President Rodrigo Paz. Looking ahead: Although Bolivia is a small economy in a large world, its adoption of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins could serve as a model for other countries to follow. If positive, we will have to wait and see how this project plays out and how it impacts existing financial systems.
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Anthropic rolls out @claudeai Opus 4.5, calling it their best model yet for coding, agents, and complex reasoning.
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Crypto Clarity Act Gets New Hope for Action in December as Coinbase Chief Pressures DC Growing optimism in Washington is raising expectations for crypto clarity in the U.S., as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's renewed efforts signal increased momentum behind legislation he hopes will soon reach the president's desk, promising clearer standards, greater confidence, and future growth. Armstrong rekindles DC's fire with bold push for the CLARITY Act Growing legislative momentum in Washington is reshaping expectations for crypto regulation in the U.S. Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said on social media platform X on November 18th that he is back in the capital to push for market structure legislation, indicating that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could reach the president's desk soon. [bn_top_ad] The Coinbase CEO explained: I'm back in DC to push for market structure legislation. There's been a lot of great progress since my last visit, which is great. I hope to have the CLARITY Act updated in December and get it to the president's desk soon after. His latest visit follows a trip in October, where he met with lawyers in detail. He stated at the time: "I've met with 25 senators over the past two days, trying to clarify the market structure. I'm pleased to report that there's a high urgency and momentum!" He also told policymakers: "We appreciate the hard work of senators from both parties, contributing to clear rules for digital assets, even during the government shutdown. Building a better financial system requires strong rules that protect consumers and foster innovation here in the United States." Read more: Coinbase CEO Meets with 25 Senators in 48 Hours as U.S. Crypto Regulation Nears Progress Armstrong also emphasized on November 18th: This bill will further unlock crypto in the U.S. with clear rules that will benefit all businesses, protect customers, and allow creators to push forward! His repeated visits to Washington, D.C., reflect the bipartisan dialogue entering its final stages. Analysts say the CLARITY Act could regulate exchanges, brokers, and coin offerors, reducing uncertainty around custody, settlement, and liquidity. Supporters say clear standards could increase institutional participation and preserve U.S. capacity, while critics say clearer laws could enhance consumer protections. Crypto advocates suggest that legislation could improve capital markets and help maintain U.S. leadership as other jurisdictions advance digital asset frameworks. FAQ What drives the momentum behind the CLARITY Act? The bill is gaining momentum as policymakers seek standardized digital asset regulations to reduce uncertainty and expand institutional participation. How will the new rules on crypto market structure affect U.S. exchanges? They could regulate operations for exchanges, brokers, and coin offerors, clarifying custody, settlement, and liquidity requirements. Why are industry leaders promoting blockchain-based investments? They claim that blockchain-based fundraising is more efficient, transparent, and fair for entrepreneurs and investors. What role does Washington play in pushing for crypto legislation? Frequent meetings with lawyers and officials reflect the expanding bipartisan support for clear digital asset regulations.
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Bitcoin retraces back to $92,000, holding onto it's 6-month low.
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Bitcoin retraces back to $92,000, holding onto it's 6-month low.
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Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Extend Losing Streak as Solana ETFs Hold Firm Bitcoin slipped under the $93,000 mark Sunday for the first time since May, stamping in a bearish death cross and dragging its losing streak even further into the red. Bitcoin Buckles, Igniting Fresh Waves of Extreme Fear Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, tapped an intraday low of $92,929 before clawing back to $94,625 by 8 p.m. EST, off by roughly a percentage point over 24 hours with $66.14 billion in trading volume powering the action. By the time 8 a.m. rolled around on Monday, BTC had inched a bit higher, holding steady at $95,305. Yesterday’s move beneath $93,000 arrived right after a confirmed death cross on the daily chart — the 50-day moving average dipping under the 200-day moving average — a technical formation widely treated as a bearish cue that has often preceded deeper drawdowns. An hour later, despite Strategy buying nearly a billion worth of bitcoin, BTC’s price trickled downward to $93,506. By 9 a.m., bitcoin is exchanging hands at $93,607 per coin after the flush. BTC/USD 1-hour chart via Bitstamp on Nov. 17, 2025. A death cross doesn’t seal any fate; it simply reflects shifts in momentum and trend, and plenty of outcomes are on the table. Meanwhile, market sentiment has crumbled into “extreme fear,” with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index (CFGI) revisiting levels last seen in May as retail traders buckle and social-dominance alarms flare. Profit-taking after October’s all-time high above $126,000, persistent dormant coin distribution, and waning hopes for a December Federal Reserve rate cut all nudged the market lower. Toss in worries about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and an array of doom-and-gloom narratives, and the tone has taken a hit. Also read: Strategy Nears 650,000 Bitcoin After Its Latest 8,178 BTC Grab Broader risk-off vibes have also pressed on assets like equities, with technology names sliding and institutional outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accelerating for five straight weeks. Bitcoin has now wiped out nearly all gains logged since early 2025, marking its longest consolidation and losing streak in ages, amplified by thin weekend liquidity and fading spot demand.
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Bitcoin slips back below $94,000
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Bitcoin dips back under $95K
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Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to a new all-time low of 2.39M $BTC, signaling tightening supply as price holds near $105K.
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According to @al62crypto: - Google searches for “crypto privacy” are at record highs - Zcash’s shielded supply is soaring past 4M $ZEC - Tools like Railgun, Zashi, and Aleo’s USAD are driving growth
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Uniswap leadership has proposed activating the long-debated “fee switch” — diverting part of protocol revenue to burn UNI and boost its value. The plan also includes burning $800M in tokens and closing the Uniswap Foundation. $UNI is up 40%
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Bitcoin blasts back over $105,000
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