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The rise of AI-powered no-code tools that allow users to create applications through linguistic prompts rather than computer code, decentralized through blockchain technology, will challenge Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) dominance of the cloud computing market.No-code tools will democratize access to app creation and custom-tailored user experiences that will require constant updates and maintenance from AI, Lomesh Dutta, vice president of growth at the Dfinity Foundation, a non-profit organization that guides development of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem, told Cointelegraph.This rise of user-created applications eliminates the need for centrally managed software solutions stored on centralized servers. AWS continues to dominate…

A 23-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with stealing roughly $16 million in cryptocurrency from around 100 Coinbase users through an alleged phishing and social engineering scheme, prosecutors said Friday. Key Takeaways: Prosecutors say a Brooklyn man stole about $16M in crypto by posing as a Coinbase employee. The alleged scheme relied on social engineering, with funds laundered through mixers, swaps and crypto gambling sites. Authorities seized some assets, set bail at $500,000, and say efforts to recover more funds are ongoing. According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Ronald Spektor posed as a Coinbase representative and contacted victims under…

Bitcoin (BTC) versus gold has entered classic bottom territory as a key support retest begins.Key points:Bitcoin drops to 20 ounces of gold for the first time since early 2024.This represents a the border between bull and bear-market territory, analysis says.A three-year Bitcoin uptrend versus gold is now almost lost.Bitcoin vs. gold: Bullish divergence at supportAnalysis from crypto trader, analyst and entrepreneur Michaël van de Poppe on Saturday predicted “more upside on the horizon” for Bitcoin.Bitcoin has struggled in gold terms as the precious metal stays near all-time highs through the Q4 crypto market correction.Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows…

The XRP ETF green streak continues, while the rest are seeing mostly outflows. It has been well over a month since the first spot XRP ETF hit Wall Street on November 13 with a record-breaking trading volume of almost $60 million. With four more such financial vehicles launching since then, demand for them has slowed over time, but it remains higher than for essentially all other spot crypto ETFs. XRP ETFs Streak Goes On Recall that Canary Capital’s XRPC went live for trading on US soil on November 13 and, aside from the aforementioned trading volume record, it attracted…

Key Takeaways XRP spot ETFs have seen daily inflows since launching. Total assets under management in XRP ETFs have reached $1.2 billion. Share this article US XRP exchange-traded funds have accumulated $1.2 billion in assets following an unbroken streak of daily inflows since their market debut, according to aggregated data from issuer websites and market trackers.Canary’s XRP ETF currently holds the top position with $335 million in assets under management. 21shares and Grayscale follow with over $250 million and $220 million, respectively, just ahead of funds managed by Bitwise and Franklin Templeton.These funds have collectively attracted $1 billion in net…

In Brazil, cryptocurrency adoption isn’t being led by traders betting big on volatile tokens. It’s being shaped by younger, more cautious investors, often using stablecoins and tokenized bonds as a way to protect their wealth.According to new data from local cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin, shared with CoinDesk via a report titled “Raio-X do Investidor em Ativos Digitais,” the fastest-growing cohort of the investor base this year was under 24.Participation among that age group increased 56% from the previous year, with many opting for low-volatility assets, such as stablecoins and digital fixed-income products, as their entry point, the report said. These…

Key takeawaysLarge market participants are steadily reducing exposure, creating sustained selling pressure across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP.Global macro tightening, including Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations and muted reactions to Fed cuts, is weighing on risk appetite.Buyer demand is weakening, with slower treasury accumulation and fewer aggressive dip buyers than in past cycles.Bitcoin is testing critical long-term technical levels that have historically preceded extended drawdowns.BitMine Immersion Technologies (ticker: BMNR) said it held 3,967,210 Ether (ETH) as of Dec. 14, 2025. Alongside its Ether position, the company disclosed holdings of 193 Bitcoin (BTC), a $38-million equity stake in Eightco Holdings (Nasdaq: ORBS)…

Key Takeaways:The European Central Bank (ECB) says its technical work on the digital euro is largely complete, shifting the decision to EU lawmakers.ECB President Christine Lagarde frames the digital euro as a financial stability anchor, not a bid to compete or set global examples.The project gains urgency amid rising geopolitical risks, private stablecoins, and rapid changes in global payment systems.The European Central Bank has moved a step closer to introducing a digital euro, with President Christine Lagarde confirming that the institution’s core work is done and political decisions now take center stage. Speaking on financial stability and digital currency, Lagarde…

Through Orbs Markets, users can now move NEAR tokens directly onto the Solana network, opening the door to one of crypto’s most active trading and application ecosystems. This launch reflects a broader industry trend. As blockchains mature, users no longer want to choose just one chain. They want speed, low fees, and deep liquidity wherever it exists. Bringing NEAR to Solana answers that demand. How NEAR Moves to Solana The process is designed to be straightforward. If you hold NEAR or another supported token through intents, you can now withdraw directly to Solana using Orbs Markets. Users visit the withdrawal…

It’s become fashionable of late to dismiss bitcoin’s BTC$88,111.80 four-year cycle — and the inevitable boom and bust it brings — as an anachronism.Just in the past week, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood have thrown their considerable weight behind the idea of dismissing the four-year cycle. Each noted the ETFs along with regulatory and institutional acceptance that have blended bitcoin into the traditional financial system. Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset and there’s no reason for it to follow the same pattern today as it did years ago.Defining the cycleThe four-year cycle is a price pattern…