Author: James Wilson
Bitcoin price approached the $85,000 support level earlier today amid increased liquidations ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data later today. Summary Bitcoin price fell over 4% on Tuesday and retested the $85k support multiple times. Over $169 million in long positions were liquidated from the Bitcoin Futures market. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply from over $89,000 yesterday to a low of $85,427 today, before recovering slightly to $85,798 at press time, down 4.2% on the day. At this price, it is down 9.3% from last Thursday’s high and nearly 32% below its year-to-date high.…
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. Summary The FCA has opened a public consultation on new crypto rules to bring digital assets under regulatory oversight. Proposed measures cover crypto asset listings, capital requirements, staking services, and restrictions to prevent insider trading and market manipulation. According to a Financial Times report, the FCA unveiled three consultation papers on Tuesday with the goal of adapting its existing framework for traditional financial markets to accommodate cryptocurrencies and the specific risks they pose to consumers. The…
Solana’s exchange-traded fund market showed minor turbulence on Dec. 15, marking a rare shift in daily flows. Summary Bitwise Solana ETF saw a $4.6 million outflow on Dec. 15, ending a long inflow streak. The move came alongside low trading volume and a crypto market pullback. Despite the dip, cumulative Solana ETF inflows remain strong, led by fresh demand elsewhere. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF has recorded its first outflow, breaking a month-long streak of steady inflows as risk appetite softened across crypto markets. According to data from SoSoValue, the fund saw a $4.6 million redemption on Dec. 15, marking…
Whale exits AI agent tokens at up to 99% losses, crashing thinly traded Virtuals-linked markets and exposing liquidity risks in the AI narrative. Summary Ember data shows a whale closing AI agent and Virtuals-linked positions at 84%–99% losses as sector liquidity and sentiment collapse. Rapid on-chain transfers through Arkham-tracked wallets hit shallow order books, driving 8%–50% intraday drops across multiple AI agent tokens. The episode underlines how AI narrative tokens, launched during hype, remain too illiquid for large exits, amplifying slippage and recovery risk for whales. A cryptocurrency whale liquidated a portfolio of AI agent tokens at a 92% loss…
U.S. Senate Banking delays crypto market structure markup to early 2026, extending uncertainty over digital asset rules and agency oversight. Summary Senate Banking Committee will not hold a 2025 markup on crypto market structure legislation, pushing the process to early 2026. The delay leaves unresolved how the SEC and CFTC will split oversight of spot markets and digital asset securities. Extended uncertainty may slow U.S. crypto innovation as firms wait for clear federal rules on exchanges, brokers, and token issuers. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will not hold a markup on crypto market structure legislation in 2025, deferring the process…
United States President Donald Trump said he would look into the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, who was recently convicted for his involvement with the crypto mixing protocol. Summary Trump said he will review the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez when asked about the possibility of a pardon. Rodriguez and Hill pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business after initially denying the charges. When asked about the case during a Monday press conference, Trump said he has “heard about” the matter and would “look at it,” opening the door for a potential pardon. “Okay,…
Ethereum validators receive rewards from several activities, including attestations, proposing new blocks, sync committee duties, and MEV. Keeping track of these rewards in real time is useful for stakers, node operators, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate records for taxes. This article provides information on the best ways to monitor validator balance using on-chain balance trackers, open-source staking dashboards, validator data tools, and developer SDKs. Why Real-Time Validator Tracking Matters Tracking validator rewards is essential because validators rely on accurate data for: Reward monitoring: Tracking validator rewards is important, because validators need to know how much they are earning and…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP’s spot ETF has crossed $1b in assets, signaling rising institutional interest and reshaping how investors approach long-term XRP exposure. Summary XRP ETF net assets exceed $1B, with inflows nearing $991M and projections topping $10B by 2026. Analysts compare XRP ETF growth to early Bitcoin ETFs, pointing to increasing institutional participation and improving market sentiment. As focus shifts from short-term price action to yield and structure, platforms like BI DeFi are gaining attention as complementary income strategies. With the…
A well-known early Bitcoin holder is sitting on a steep paper loss as crypto prices slide and leverage begins to work in reverse. Summary An early Bitcoin holder is facing about $54M in unrealized losses on large BTC, ETH and SOL long positions. The drawdown comes as crypto markets weaken, liquidations rise, and fear levels deepen. Analysts continue to warn that high leverage remains risky during periods of macro and policy uncertainty. The data was shared on Dec. 16 by on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens. According to the analysis, the address, often referred to as a “Bitcoin OG,” is currently…
Japan’s push into regulated digital finance continues as SBI Holdings and Startale move to issue a yen-denominated stablecoin for global payments in 2026. Summary SBI Holdings and Startale have agreed to jointly develop a yen-denominated stablecoin under Japan’s regulatory framework. The token is planned for launch in Q2 2026 and will be issued and redeemed through SBI’s trust banking arm. The project aims to support cross-border payments, tokenized assets, and regulated onchain settlement tied to the yen. Japan’s push toward regulated digital finance is set to take a new step with plans for a fully compliant yen-backed stablecoin for both…