Robinhood looks better placed than Coinbase for prediction-market upside, Mizuho says

Robinhood looks better placed than Coinbase for prediction-market upside, Mizuho says

Mizuho has indicated that Robinhood may have a more favorable position compared to Coinbase in the context of prediction markets. According to the bank, the rationale behind this…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance

Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance

Macquarie has indicated that discussions in the U.S. Senate regarding market structure legislation, along with the parallel rulemaking under the GENIUS Act, are progressing…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Russia Draws Firm Line on Digital Assets, Keeping Crypto Out of Domestic Payments

Russia Draws Firm Line on Digital Assets, Keeping Crypto Out of Domestic Payments

Russia has reaffirmed its strict stance on cryptocurrencies, maintaining a clear divide between digital assets and traditional fiat currency. Despite the growing global interest…

12/17/2025 3 min read

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Bitcoin Miner Hut 8's Stock Soars After Inking $7 Billion Google-Backed AI Deal

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8's Stock Soars After Inking $7 Billion Google-Backed AI Deal

Hut 8, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, recently announced a significant data center deal valued at $7 billion, supported by financial backing from Google. This…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, moving from an intraday low close to $86,200 to surpass the $90,000 mark. This upward movement was primarily fueled by aggressive spot…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally

Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally

Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market have led to notable gains in mining stocks, trading platforms, and cryptocurrency infrastructure firms. Companies such as Hut 8,…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Central African Republic’s Crypto Experiment ‘Riddled With Red Flags,’ Says Report

Central African Republic’s Crypto Experiment ‘Riddled With Red Flags,’ Says Report

A recent report from the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime has raised concerns about the Central African Republic's (CAR) foray into cryptocurrency. The…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant price increase, surpassing the $90,000 mark during the early hours of the U.S. trading session. This surge is attributed to various…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Most Influential: Carlos Domingo

Most Influential: Carlos Domingo

Carlos Domingo, the CEO of Securitize, has navigated through challenging times in the tokenization space while other segments, such as NFTs, FTX, and memecoins, captured the…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Most Influential: Caroline Pham

Most Influential: Caroline Pham

Caroline Pham, serving as the acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been a significant figure in shaping policies that favor the cryptocurrency…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire

Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire

In 2025, Jeremy Allaire played a pivotal role in advancing the concept of regulated digital currencies within the United States. His efforts were significant in shaping policy…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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Did Bitcoin's 4-year cycle break, and is the bull market really over?

Did Bitcoin's 4-year cycle break, and is the bull market really over?

Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle is facing significant challenges due to the influence of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), corporate treasuries, and macroeconomic…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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