On Jan. 5, 2025, bitcoin is trading at $93,055 per unit, commanding a market cap of $1.85 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume totaling $38.07 billion and an intraday price band stretching from $90,925 to $93,169. In short, bitcoin is not whispering right now — it is clearing its throat loudly and making sure the market

The new bill would bar federal officials from trading prediction‑market contracts based on insider information, such as knowledge about military attacks on foreign powers. Representative Ritchie Torres (D‑NY) will support the introduction of the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026, which would prohibit elected officials, political appointees and Executive Branch employees from buying, selling

In 2025, $IREN, $APLD, and $CIFR led the Bitcoin mining sector, each delivering >200% 1-year returns. But the bigger story sits beneath the leaderboard: the market clearly favored certain types of companies over the past year. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin

The number is taken from a mid-2025 report by Chainalysis, remarking on the reach and potential of cryptocurrencies in Argentina. While the initial use case of crypto was related to stablecoins and preserving purchasing value, analysts claim this is also evolving. Argentina Enters 2026 With High Crypto Adoption Levels and an Evolving Ecosystem The Argentine

In 2025, mounting concerns over sustainability and the concentration of artificial intelligence power among a handful of U.S. corporations underscored the growing importance of decentralized AI. The 2025 AI Flashpoint: A New Era of Geopolitics The year 2025 stands as the definitive flashpoint for the global artificial intelligence “arms race.” In the United States, the

The Ministry of Defense Export Center of Iran, referred to as Mindex, is now accepting payments in cryptocurrency for advanced weaponry equipment, such as drones and ballistic missiles. This would be the first time that a country publicly accepts crypto for this kind of equipment. Report: Iran Now Taking Crypto For Advanced Weaponry, Sidestepping Sanctions

Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities. Strategy’s 2025 Path Sharpens as Bitcoin Weight Meets Index Pressure Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) stands as the

Bitwise is moving to list 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs on NYSE Arca, expanding U.S. market exposure to major protocol tokens as regulatory filings signal a broader push into diversified digital-asset products. NYSE Arca Listing Planned as Bitwise Registers 11 New Crypto ETFs Asset management firm Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment with the U.S. Securities

Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in either direction. Bitcoin Stalls Near $90K as Liquidity Thins Bitcoin is set to enter the new year much as it ended the last one, trapped in

The pilot will evaluate a solution linking a domestic QR payment platform to USDC on the Coinbase-incubated Base platform. BC Card stated that a medium to long-term partnership would follow this demonstration to build a compliant Korean won settlement process for merchants. Coinbase Partners With BC Card To Run USDC Payment Pilot in Korea BC

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security? Part VI The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. With the legal landscape still fragmented and formal

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

Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash Era Bitcoin’s 2025 mining story begins with a

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Venezuela’s oil income relies largely on USDT payments, JPMorgan freezes accounts belonging to Latam-based stablecoin companies, and Argentina’s Milei signed an NDA with Libra’s organizers. Amidst Sanctions and Tanker Seizures, 80% of

The start of Trump’s second administration in January 2025 fueled optimism in crypto markets, driving bitcoin to record highs, but each time the euphoria quickly gave way to volatility. The sharp corrections wiped out billions in leveraged positions and left 1.6 million traders liquidated on Oct. 10 alone. The Reality Check: Volatility and the Deleveraging

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As traders prepare for 2026, the top crypto exchanges 2025 continue to define what transparency, innovation, and security mean

Arthur Hayes recently argued that the altcoin season never actually stopped; instead, he said it has become “nuanced” and “decoupled.” Market data from much of 2025 supports this view, showing massive gains in certain niches while others stagnated. The Altcoin Disappointment and Hayes’ Counter-Narrative As 2025 draws to a close, bargain-hunting investors are frustrated that

The legendary economist and best-selling author states that the elements driving up the whole metals market, with gold at its front, will continue next year. In a recent interview, Rickards explained that he would not be surprised if gold reaches prices of $10,000 and silver follows with $200 in 2026. Jim Rickards Bets on a

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs slipped back into the red. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, underscoring selective investor demand. Ether Turns Red Again as Bitcoin ETFs Sink Further Risk appetite cooled further across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the holiday-shortened week approached,

Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency notice must complete Identity Verification Level 2 (proof of address/KYC 2) by 22 January 2026 to retain

The Milwaukee-based company that offers payment solutions to millions of customers worldwide will implement QR payments in Argentina through its Clover platform. Fiserv becomes the first company of its kind to reach this milestone in Argentina, allowing customers to pay in crypto and merchants to receive pesos. Fiserv Pioneers Crypto Payments With Clover in Argentina