Author: Kryptonews

Perpetuals trading platform Synthetix is returning to Ethereum’s mainnet, with its founder arguing the network is now more than capable of supporting high-frequency financial applications after years of network congestion drove derivatives activity elsewhere.“By the time perp DEXs became a thing, the mainnet was too congested, but now we can run it back,” Synthetix founder Kain Warwick told Cointelegraph during an interview on Wednesday. “It’s kind of crazy that there really hasn’t been a Perp DEX on mainnet,” he added, explaining that reduced demand after the perp DEX exodus, combined with ongoing scaling improvements, has made Ethereum layer 1 more viable…

With expectations building around a potential 2026 crypto bull market, especially if U.S. regulators finally deliver clear digital asset legislation, the weeks leading into Christmas present a strategic buying window for investors.Bitcoin has remained under the $90,000 mark since Sunday. Over the last 24 hours, BTC has held its price around $87,000.One notable development is Bitcoin’s gradual loss of market dominance since summer. Historically, this pattern often precedes periods where capital rotates into alternative cryptocurrencies. Against this backdrop, assets like Shiba Inu, XRP and Cardano stand out as some of the most interesting crypto projects to monitor right now.Shiba Inu…

When markets dip sharply, skilled investors view it as a strategic entry point. Bitcoin’s recent 30% price correction has shook out many inexperienced participants, but seasoned market players are moving in with confidence. Wallet data suggests that the so-called ‘sharks’—investors holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC—are accumulating at their fastest pace in over a decade. This signals that the smart money believes this downturn might just be a golden opportunity.Numerous on-chain analytics platforms including Glassnode and Santiment have recorded a noticeable uptick in the number of shark wallets. These mid-sized holders are quietly but aggressively accumulating BTC, providing a strong…

Brazilian stock exchange B3 announced a move deepening its ties to digital assets through the launch of a tokenization platform and stablecoin for settlements, starting in 2026.In a Tuesday notice to investors, B3’s vice president of products and clients, Luiz Masagão, said the exchange plans to launch a tokenization platform for traditional assets, starting with stock market offerings. He added that B3 would also issue its own stablecoin as “a tool to enable trading in tokens.”“The great value of having this tokenization platform connected to the traditional ecosystem is that assets are fungible,” said Masagão. “The token buyer won’t know…

Key Highlights Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) is reportedly in discussion to make a major investment in the cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay.  The owner of NYSE is in advanced discussions to participate in a new funding round for MoonPay, which could value the crypto firm at approximately $5 billion This report comes after the revelation that CFTC’s Acting Chairman, Caroline D. Pham, is likely to join MoonPay Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), the leading company that owns the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is negotiating a major investment in the cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay.  According to Bloomberg, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), the…

The long-awaited Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, is moving closer to passage, with a Senate markup expected in January, says White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks.Sacks posted to X on Thursday that Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott and Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman had confirmed that the bipartisan crypto bill will reach the Senate next month. ”We are closer than ever to passing the landmark crypto market structure legislation that President Trump has called for. We look forward to finishing the job in January!” Source: David SacksThe CLARITY Act would define crypto securities…

Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, has appointed George Osborne, a former United Kingdom chancellor of the exchequer, to run the company’s internal advisory council.The decision to appoint Osborne, who began working as a Coinbase advisor in 2024 during its battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is part of Coinbase’s strategy of expanding its influence with foreign governments, according to Reuters.Osborne announced the new lead position on Thursday, framing it as a learning opportunity. He said:“Serving on Coinbase’s advisory council for over two years, I have seen the blockchain revolution and the potential to spread ownership to…

Joerg Hiller Dec 18, 2025 11:06 LDO price prediction points to $0.85 target within 4 weeks as RSI at 33.12 and Bollinger Band position signal oversold bounce potential from current $0.51 levels. Lido DAO (LDO) has reached a critical juncture at $0.51, testing its 52-week low while multiple technical indicators suggest an oversold condition. Our comprehensive LDO price prediction analysis points to a potential recovery toward $0.85 over the next month, representing a 66% upside from current levels. LDO Price Prediction Summary • LDO short-term target (1 week): $0.67 (+31%) – Breaking above…

David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernay are reuniting for the new film, “Heist of Benin,” more than a decade after their Academy Award-winning film “Selma.” Oyelowo will star in the film, which is set in modern-day London and described as “a thriller that intertwines art, love and restitution.” DuVernay will direct from a screenplay by Jesse Quiñones, based on an original idea. The project was announced on Tuesday during Canal+’s ORIGINAL+ presentation at the Olympic in Paris and marks the first feature film collaboration between DuVernay and Oyelowo since 2014’s “Selma.” In that film, Oyelowo portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. amid the 1965…

In brief While crypto traders may have hoped for it, predictors on Myriad are don’t believe a Santa rally is coming for crypto majors. Predictors also think it’s unlikely that President Trump will pardon developer Keonne Rodriguez by February. On the other hand, predictors favor Steve Harrington to make it through the “Stranger Things” finale alive. Crypto traders haven’t had much to cheer about during the holiday season. But headed into the final stretch of 2025, predictors on Myriad can express their discontent (or uncommon bullishness) by predicting whether or not Santa will bring a rally which would send Bitcoin back…