Author: James Wilson

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…

Aster has introduced a new trading feature aimed at traders who want speed and leverage without exposing their positions to the market. Summary Aster launched Shield Mode on Dec. 15, offering private BTC and ETH perp trading with leverage up to 1001x. Trades execute instantly with zero slippage, no public order book, and isolated margin for risk control. All Shield Mode fees are waived until Dec. 31, with new pricing models planned later. Aster has launched Shield Mode, a feature focused on private, high-leverage perpetual trading. The update was announced on Dec. 15 in a post on X by Aster…

Visa is doubling down on its role in the future of digital payments with the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a new service designed to help banks, fintechs, and businesses navigate the rapidly expanding stablecoin market. Summary Visa’s Stablecoins Advisory Practice will provide businesses with strategic insights and tailored recommendations to integrate stablecoins into their operations, from market fit to technology enablement. With the stablecoin sector booming and Visa’s own settlement volume hitting a $3.5 billion annualized run rate, the global payments giant aims to unlock new growth opportunities for clients by helping them capitalize on the benefits of…

It’s not every day the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes a step back and says, “You know what, maybe we’ll just let this one slide.” But that’s exactly what happened with crypto cases after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to a New York Times investigation. Summary A New York Times investigation reveals that over 60% of ongoing crypto cases were either paused, reduced, or dismissed after Trump’s re-election. This includes cases involving well-known Trump supporters like the Winklevoss twins and major industry players. While the SEC insists legal and policy shifts, not political ties,…

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. has strengthened its position in the digital asset space, purchasing over 102,000 Ethereum, as co-founder Tom Lee argues that the company’s long-term strategy remains solid despite market volatility. Summary The purchase brings BitMine’s Ethereum holdings to approximately 3.97 million ETH, valued at $12.2 billion, placing the company on track to meet its goal of acquiring 5% of the Ethereum network’s total supply. Lee, also the chair of BitMine, expressed confidence in the digital asset market, citing upcoming regulatory developments and his belief in the long-term potential of AI and blockchain technologies. As the company expands its…

The XRP price is trading sideways between $1.92 and $2.01 as of December 15, reflecting continued uncertainty in the broader crypto space. While the recent pullback has weighed on sentiment, XRP continues to benefit from solid fundamentals that could help drive a recovery.   For this XRP price prediction, we’re checking out the market conditions, the possible gains, and the downside, to see whether XRP can pick up bullish momentum. Summary XRP price is trading sideways between $1.92 and $2.01, reflecting market uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. XRP is down 3.7% in a day, 7.2% for the week, and nearly 14%…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Institutional investors poured around $50 billion into crypto ETFs this year. Fortune 500 blockchain adoption hit 60%. Major exchanges like Coinbase reported record revenue. The narrative is clear: crypto has finally achieved mainstream legitimacy. Summary Web3 growth is inflated: Up to 70% of reported users and marketing spend are bots or Sybil wallets, not real humans. The economics are broken: True user acquisition costs are 2–5× higher than reported, and most airdrops reward fake or extractive actors.…

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Tokyo,Japan:-Triathon is reshaping our understanding of future web3.0 and AI development with its revolutionary AI training platform and the concept of AI+DeSci. AI+DeSci harnesses AI’s analytical and automation capabilities to accelerate scientific discovery and applications, ensuring transparency and fairness through decentralization. This not only speeds up the innovation and dissemination of scientific knowledge but also ensures the openness of the scientific research process and broad community participation, promoting healthy development in the fields of science and technology. Triathon has not only driven the birth of a trustworthy and controllable AI project but has also established a new model combining AI…