Strategy, the company led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has successfully held its place in the Nasdaq-100 Index following the index’s annual reconstitution. While this strengthens its position in major markets, another key decision is still ahead, as MSCI will rule on January 15 whether to remove bitcoin-focused companies like Strategy.Strategy Retains Nasdaq-100 PositionAccording to Nasdaq’s official reconstitution announcement made on Friday, the index added six new companies and removed six others, but Strategy remained unchanged. The update will take effect on December 22 and secures Strategy’s position in the Nasdaq-100 for another 12 months, marking a full year since it first…
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The XRP price is currently in a decisive standoff, as its price is capped despite robust fundamentals, but a wavering market sentiment is preventing it from rising. Ripple’s recent regulatory breakthrough represents a historic shift for the crypto landscape, yet the XRP price has yet to show some response on the chart.So far, it has been missing significant moves from many positive news stories, similar to other altcoins this quarter, but reflecting negative news immediately on the chart. However, unlike any other altcoin, the resilience in holding $2 is still commendable, and that was only possible for XRP due to…
The new Phantom Prediction Markets feature supports tokenised event trading across multiple categories. Crypto exchanges such as Gemini and Coinbase are also moving into US prediction markets. Regulatory challenges persist, with recent legal action involving the state of Connecticut and Kalshi. Crypto wallets are increasingly becoming gateways to real-world financial activity, and Phantom’s latest move highlights that shift. The crypto wallet application has partnered with regulated prediction market Kalshi to embed event-based trading directly into its wallet interface. The integration allows users to engage with outcome-driven markets without moving funds to external platforms. It also reflects a broader push by…
Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has… Share Last updated: December 13, 2025 Tether has launched an all-cash bid to acquire Italy’s Juventus Football Club, an offer that was reportedly swiftly turned down. Key Takeaways: Tether made a $1.1 billion all-cash bid to buy Juventus, but Exor swiftly rejected the offer. Tether signaled it remains interested and is…
Solana has announced a partnership with the world’s largest universal exchange, Bitget, that will provide instant access to 100 million users without traditional exchange listings. The collaboration is a major change in terms of the distribution and accessibility of cryptocurrency assets, enabling the means to eliminate the middleman barriers that have historically brought down the token adoption and development in the liquidity market. Solana x Bitget: Key Details Through Bitget’s innovative Universal Exchange platform, Solana tokens will be immediately available to users along with stocks, ETFs, and other asset classes. This seamless integration allows Solana’s ecosystem to have an unprecedented…
Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has… Share Last updated: December 13, 2025 The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has opened the doors of the federal banking system to a new wave of digital-asset firms, clearing five crypto companies, including Circle and Ripple, to launch national trust banks. Key Takeaways: The OCC has conditionally approved…
Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú, is standing firm on its Bitcoin view even after this year’s pullback. In its latest outlook, the bank advises investors to keep around 1% to 3% of their portfolio in Bitcoin as they look toward 2026. With a message that short-term drops do not cancel out Bitcoin’s longer-term role in diversification and protection against uncertainty. At the moment, Bitcoin is trading near the $90,100 level, down about 2.3% over the past day on a USDT basis.Why Bitcoin Still Has a PlaceAccording to Itaú analyst Renato Eid, Bitcoin does not behave like stocks, bonds, or local…
Cardano price correction could extend another 15% before hitting a key support trendline at $0.34. Market sentiment weakened following the launch of Cardano’s Midnight Network sidechain. The open interest associated with the Cardano futures contract has plunged to $694 million, registering weak participation from market speculators. ADA, the native cryptocurrency of the Cardano ecosystem, fell 3.58% during Friday’s market hours to trade at $0.41. The selling pressure aligns with broader market pullback as investors react to the Federal Reserve rate cut. Along with macroeconomic jitters, Cardano price faces additional pressure amid technical breakdown, token fallout, and lack of speculative force.…
Cardano (ADA) price has signaled a midterm bullish rebound in the coming weeks. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $18 billion, has seen reduced selling pressure over the past three weeks, increasing the odds of a near-term rebound.Moreover, ADA price has established a robust support level above $0.4, following the heavy crypto selloff that began in early October 2025. Main Reasons Why Cardano Price Will Rebound in the MidtermHigh demand from whalesAccording to on-chain data analysis from Santiment, Cardano whale accounts, with a balance of between 100k and 100 million, added 26,770 ADA coins since the beginning…
Crypto betting has evolved far beyond simple Bitcoin wagers. As Web3 betting platforms grow, trust has become the defining factor separating reliable services from high-risk alternatives. While many online crypto betting sites still operate with limited oversight, licensed Web3 platforms combine blockchain transparency, regulated frameworks, and crypto-native payments to create a more secure betting environment. The key difference lies in accountability: where anonymous casinos rely on blind trust, regulated crypto betting platforms aim to verify fairness, protect user funds, and deliver consistent, transparent settlement. Review Criteria Each crypto betting platform in this review was evaluated using the following criteria: Licensing…
