Dubai, UAE, December 16th, 2025, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been named Best Centralized Exchange (CEX) in the Judges’ Choice category and one of the Best Exchanges in Latin America (LATAM) at the BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025. The BeInCrypto 100 Awards are presented by BeInCrypto, an independent global cryptocurrency news and media platform, and recognize companies, products, and initiatives across the crypto and Web3 sector. The inaugural 2025 edition honored 100 winners across multiple categories and regional divisions, including Global, LATAM, and APAC. Winners were selected through a two-stage process combining evaluation by a…
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President Donald J. Trump has announced that he will deliver an address to the nation tomorrow night at 9:00 PM EST, live from the White House. The announcement has already sparked speculation across financial markets, especially in crypto.Analysts say the speech could act as a short-term catalyst, with markets likely to react sharply depending on Trump’s tone and key topics. As traders prepare for the event, one question dominates the conversation:Will crypto dump or pump after the address?Why This Address Matters for CryptoCrypto markets have been highly sensitive to macro and political signals, and Trump’s words historically move sentiment fast.…
The CME Group has launched Spot-Quoted XRP futures, giving traders a new way to gain exposure to XRP using a regulated futures contract that closely tracks the current market price of the token.These contracts are designed to make futures trading easier to understand, especially for self-directed and active traders who want pricing that looks similar to what they see on major financial websites.What are Spot-Quoted futures?Spot-Quoted futures are a new type of futures contract that trade at or very close to the spot price of the underlying asset. The spot price is the current market price of an asset, such…
Over the past years, the institutional knock against Solana was simple: the network broke under pressure.This week, the network quietly absorbed a distributed denial-of-service attack peaking at about 6 terabits per second, according to data from delivery network Pipe. This was corroborated by Solana co-founders, including Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal.If those figures are accurate, the assault ranks among the largest in internet history, behind only record incidents reported by Google Cloud and Cloudflare.Scale of Solana DDoS Attack (Source: Pipe Network)Meanwhile, the more important detail, though, is not the size of the attack but the lack of visible impact. Unlike…
VeChain experienced an exceptional bull run in 2021, where the overall cryptocurrency market soared in value. VET went ballistic in the charts, reaching an all-time high of $0.28 in April 2021. Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Cardano, XRP, and Solana, among others, hit a peak.Now, while that was historical data, the present-day market scenario paints a bleaker picture. The altcoin is no longer a money-making machine as the bull run has come to a screeching halt. The bears have been mostly in control for four years, leaving no space for price improvements.In this context, will VeChain be…
XRP-linked ETFs have surpassed $1B in net inflows, defying broader market dips. Ethereum sees significant downward pressure amid whale exits. Broad markets remain deteriorated due to liquidity crunches. Cryptocurrencies extended their weakness on Tuesday, with Bitcoin sliding toward $85K. The value of all digital assets has declined by 3% over the past day to $2.96 trillion. Sentiments are deteriorating daily due to thin liquidity, as even fundamentally healthy projects are failing to sustain prolonged upsides. Amidst the gloomy outlook, investors are becoming more defensive, with institutional players reducing exposure as they rotate to narratives dominating the current landscape. This divergence…
While the larger cryptocurrency market is facing yet another price correction, Monero (XMR) is going the other way around. According to CoinGecko’s Monero data, the privacy-focused crypto asset has rallied 0.4% in the last 24 hours, 10.8% in the last week, 5.9% in the 14-day charts, and a whopping 91.6% since December 2024. Despite the rally, XMR has faced a 2.9% correction over the previous month. Let’s discuss why Monero (XMR) is seeing a rally, while other assets are crashing.Source: CoinGeckoWhy Is Monero (XMR) Rallying While The Market Is Falling?Source: FinanceMagnateMonero’s (XMR) price surge is surprising, given that the crypto…
Learning how to buy Ethereum helps you take control of your first crypto decision. Ethereum, ranking just below Bitcoin, is a top choice for many due to its versatility and potential for growth, despite its volatility. Whether you’re looking to buy ETH as an investment or to explore its use in decentralized applications, understanding the process is key to making informed decisions.In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of buying Ethereum in 2025, covering everything from choosing the right platform to securing your investment. Our goal is to simplify the journey so you can confidently navigate the…
Journalist Tanzeel Akhtar Journalist Tanzeel Akhtar Part of the Team Since Feb 2018 About Author Tanzeel Akhtar has been reporting on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since 2015. Her work has appeared in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk, Bitcoin… Share Last updated: December 16, 2025 Tether announced it has led an $8 million investment in Speed1, Inc., a payments infrastructure company building global settlement rails using the Bitcoin Lightning Network and stablecoins.The funding round also included participation from Ego Death Capital. The investment aligns with Tether’s broader push to expand real-world payment use cases for USDT while…
Every few weeks, crypto aggregators run breathless headlines about capital rotating from Bitcoin into Ethereum. A whale swaps $200 million on THORChain, Ethereum ETFs inflows tick up for three consecutive days, a bridge records its highest weekly volume since 2021. Each time, the narrative forms instantly: institutional money is rotating up the risk curve, altcoin season looms, Bitcoin dominance has peaked. Most of these stories collapse within 72 hours. The THORChain whale turns out to be one address rebalancing over three weeks, a rounding error against Ethereum’s $8 billion daily spot volume on centralized exchanges. The ETF inflows reverse when…
