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As Bitcoin hovers near $87,000, the global cryptocurrency market has seen a high-stakes battlefield. On one side, corporate giants Strategy and BitMine Immersion Technologies poured billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum. On the other, a massive infrastructure shock in China and a wave of bearish options trading threaten to pull the rug out from under the recent rally.Strategy Buys $980M BitcoinMichael Saylor’s Strategy continues its relentless march toward total Bitcoin saturation. In an 8-K filing this Monday, the company disclosed the purchase of another 10,645 BTC for approximately $980.3 million.Strategy has acquired another 10,645 BTC. – Source: StrategyTracker.Strategy’s latest purchase marks…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Mastercard is expanding its Crypto Credential system to self-custody wallets through a partnership with Polygon and Mercuyo. The firm has broadened its presence in the crypto space via collaborations with Ripple, Chainlink, Revolut, and other blockchain platforms. Mastercard, an American multinational financial services corporation, has secured a strategic collaboration with the Polygon (POL) blockchain. Leveraging this partnership, Mastercard will enable crypto payments for its customers and merchants. Mastercard Leveraging Polygon for Crypto Payments As disclosed in an X post, Mastercard chose the Polygon blockchain to…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Chainlink’s (LINK) co-founder has disclosed that market dynamics and efficiency benefits have been the two major driving forces of institutions going on-chain.  He disclosed that blockchain adoption has been hindered by unfounded negative claims about the technology and crypto.  Co-founder of Chainlink (LINK), Sergey Nazarov, has in his latest appearance on the New Era Finance Podcast, spoken about several topics within the ecosystem, including the ongoing adoption of on-chain protocols, the “game theory” behind the institutional investment in crypto and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and much…

What to know Masked raiders stole a £450,000 watch and forced a £1.5M crypto transfer in Oxford A 24-year-old man has been charged; five others arrested and released on bail Police warn the case reflects a rising trend of violent “wrench attacks” on crypto holders A man has been charged after a violent robbery in Oxford last month in which masked attackers forced a victim to hand over cryptocurrency worth around £1.5 million. The robbery took place on the afternoon of November 4. Two men and three women were travelling by car from Oxford to London when masked raiders entered…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson slammed Donald Trump’s TRUMP meme coin and his family’s involvement in crypto, saying it politicized the industry and threatens its credibility in Washington. Hoskinson told Decrypt that Trump and his family’s crypto ventures, including the OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) token and World Liberty Financial, have blurred the line between personal interest and policy. “The minute that Trump Coin got launched, it went from ‘crypto is bipartisan’ to ‘crypto equals Trump equals bad, equals corruption,’” Hoskinson said. “You don’t go do something, and then create…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Bitcoin price rose more than 1% in the past 24 hours to trade at $87,803 as of 2:45 a.m. EST on trading volume that rose 24% to $61.9 billion. BTC topped the $87k level after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November rose 2.7% from a year earlier, below consensus expectations of 3.1% That bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve will have more scope to deliver additional interest rate cuts in 2026. 🚨 BREAKING 🚨 US #CPI inflation…

The U.S Senate has confirmed two regulators with openly pro-crypto views to lead key financial agencies, signaling a clear shift toward more constructive oversight. The confirmations passed as part of a broader package of nominations in a 53–43 Senate vote, marking a notable shift in the regulatory tone toward digital assets.Mike Selig has been officially appointed as the new Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), while Travis Hill will take over as Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Together, the two appointments could reshape how digital assets are regulated, traded, and banked in the US. Both appointments…

What to know: Arthur Hayes said HYPE is close to his buy zone but wants a dip below $20, adding to short-term fear. HYPE is down over 60% from its peak, with weak momentum and key price levels already broken. Token unlocks add pressure, but some large buyers are quietly accumulating at lower prices. HYPE is under heavy pressure again. Over the past few days, HYPE has seen sharp price drops, rising fear among small investors, and recently after strong opinions from Arthur Hayes. HYPE is currently trading near $23.91, down more than 60% from its all-time high. In just…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage US President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly picks Mike Selig and Travis Hill will lead two key financial regulators after receiving Senate confirmation yesterday. The Senate approved Selig and Hill as part of a broader package of nominees in a 53–43 vote, clearing the way for Selig to take over as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and for Hill to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Selig To Take Over From Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham Once sworn in, Selig will take over from the…

Key Highlights: Metaplanet launches Sponsored ADR to simplify U.S. investing. MSCI may exclude Bitcoin-heavy firms, such as MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, risking forced selling. BOJ rate hike adds more macro pressure despite ADR benefits. Metaplanet Inc., a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is making it easier for the people in the U.S. to buy its shares. The company, through its official X account, announced that the company’s shares will be available on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market under the ticker MPJPY, today, December 19, 2025. *Notice Regarding Establishment of Sponsored ADR (American Depositary Receipt) Program* pic.twitter.com/gDrjWk43z9 — Metaplanet Inc.…