Crypto news today
Brazil's crypto community sets election priorities as only 8% of lawmakers take a crypto stance
Why it matters: Pressure on candidates could speed up balanced crypto regulation in Brazil, Latin America's largest market.
Ethereum at $2,495 as ETF outflows hit $407.3 million over three days
Why it matters: ETF outflows and a hawkish Fed are capping ETH's upside; a break above $2,530 or below $2,380 will set the direction.
Four central banks in eight days: bitcoin holds between $75,000 and $77,000
Why it matters: Synchronized tightening by four central banks is squeezing liquidity and yen carry trades, which could limit capital inflows into bitcoin ETFs.
Tunica-Biloxi tribe launches first tribal prediction market app in the US
Why it matters: Prediction markets are gaining a new distribution channel through tribal structures, expanding the market and setting a regulatory precedent.
CoinEx to shut down on Dec. 22 after nine years
Why it matters: The closure of an exchange with billions of dollars in turnover tests confidence in claims of fully backed reserves.
Lummis blasts Democrats over failed investor protection bill
Why it matters: The bill's failure prolongs regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. and heightens risks for digital asset investors.
Bitcoin hits two-week high of $81,000 despite CLARITY Act failure and Fed, BOJ rate hikes
Why it matters: Bitcoin held up and rose amid three negative events, indicating resilient demand and a possible end to the correction.
XLM breaks above $0.19, up over 6% for the week
Why it matters: Holding above $0.19 would confirm buyers' return and open the path to $0.20, otherwise a pullback to $0.184 is possible.
Ohio begins accepting cryptocurrency for business registrations and fees
Why it matters: The expansion of crypto acceptance by U.S. government agencies strengthens the legitimacy of digital assets as a means of payment.
Hyperliquid launches native lending, HYPE hits new high above $90
Why it matters: Hyperliquid is expanding its ecosystem into lending, giving HYPE holders access to dollar liquidity without selling the token.
Yahoo Finance ends partnership with Polymarket
Why it matters: Losing a major media partner weakens Polymarket's retail distribution amid falling volumes and a team restructuring.
Bitcoin back above $80,000, $198 million in positions liquidated
Why it matters: The rally is supported by the SEC's regulatory relief on tokenized stocks, which boosts demand for blockchain infrastructure.
Polymarket speeds up page loads: composite markets 8x faster, sports 4x
Why it matters: Faster interface reduces friction for traders and boosts Polymarket's competitiveness in the prediction market.
Investor JackYi: Bitcoin will break $80,000, bets on trading infrastructure and on-chain finance
Why it matters: A major investor's view supports the bullish narrative and points to sectors where capital may flow.
Ceará prosecutors charge 13 with money laundering via crypto from pirate IPTV
Why it matters: The case shows how mining and crypto are used to launder proceeds from piracy, increasing regulatory pressure on illegal schemes.
Trader opens 450 BTC long as Bitcoin breaks $80,000
Why it matters: A large long on the break of $80,000 reflects growing risk appetite, but one position does not define the market trend.
Stablecoin market cap on Tron grows by $4.8 billion in 90 days
Why it matters: Tron strengthens its position as the main network for stablecoins and DeFi settlements, supporting demand for TRX and USDT on the network.
CFTC sends crypto asset rule for interagency review
Why it matters: The rule could accelerate the emergence of clear requirements for crypto asset trading in the U.S. and affect exchanges and brokers.
AVAX breaks falling wedge: analysts expect rally to $60
Why it matters: The wedge breakout and rising derivatives activity could boost demand for AVAX, but the sustainability of the move depends on volumes and the development of RWA infrastructure.
BlackRock: main driver of Bitcoin ETFs is financialization, not custody
Why it matters: The flow of BTC into ETF wrappers reduces free supply on exchanges and strengthens traditional finance's influence on Bitcoin's price.