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These new contracts complement existing Spot-Quoted Bitcoin and Ether futures and are available for trading alongside major U.S. equity indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Spot-Quoted futures allow investors to trade positions in terms tied to the spot market, with the added benefit of longer-dated expiries, eliminating the need to frequently roll positions. Enhancing Market Access and Flexibility Spot-Quoted futures are designed for both everyday and institutional traders, offering precision and accessibility through smaller contract sizes. Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, highlighted that more than 1.3 million Spot-Quoted…

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Stablecoin payments company RedotPay has raised $107 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding in 2025 to $194 million.The round was led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital and Circle Ventures, alongside continued backing from existing investors, including HSG.Founded in Hong Kong, RedotPay offers stablecoin-based payment products, including a card that enables users to spend digital assets, stablecoin-powered payout rails for cross-border transfers, and services that allow users to access and hold stablecoins through multicurrency accounts and a peer-to-peer marketplace.RedotPay has more than 6 million registered users in over 100 markets, processes more…

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Key Highlights Bitcoin’s fear and greed index is indicating Extreme Fear Despite this, Bitcoin has witnessed a small rebound with 2.2% surge in 24 hours, soaring its price over $87,000 According to a popular analyst, BTC price movement depends on a “cost-basis returns cycle.” On December 16, Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index dropped to a new low, indicating Extreme Fear, which sparked widespread fear in the cryptocurrency community.  JUST IN: The #Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index hit a new low in “Extreme Fear” 👀 HODL! ✊ pic.twitter.com/siDOccdFlT — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) December 16, 2025 Bitcoin Soars 2.2% On a Daily…

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The Bank of Canada has signaled it will only approve high-quality stablecoins tied to central bank currencies to ensure stablecoins serve as “good money” under the country’s upcoming stablecoin regulations, expected in 2026.“We want stablecoins to be good money, like bank notes or money on deposit at banks,” Governor Tiff Macklem told the Montreal Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.Stablecoins should be pegged 1:1 to fiat: MacklemMacklem wants the stablecoins to be pegged at a one-to-one ratio to a central bank currency and backed by “high-quality liquid assets” that can be easily converted into cash. Such assets typically include Treasury bills…

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Lawrence Jengar Dec 16, 2025 23:09 Algorand (ALGO)’s November 2025 report highlights network stability, increased wallet and transaction numbers, and ongoing decentralization efforts despite a decline in USD-denominated TVL. In November 2025, Algorand (ALGO)’s ecosystem exhibited stable growth, as detailed in the latest Algo Insights Report by the Algorand Foundation. Despite a slight softening in momentum compared to October, the network’s fundamentals remained robust, according to the report published on December 16, 2025. Network Expansion and Decentralization Algorand’s network continued to expand, with the number of wallets increasing by 1.4%, reaching 48.50 million.…

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Key takeaways:Bitcoin ETF outflows and a 31% drawdown from the peak have raised doubts, but metrics indicate that institutional investors are not abandoning Bitcoin.Bitcoin’s shifting correlation with gold and steady volatility suggest price behavior remains intact despite the short-term market pressure.Bitcoin (BTC) gained 3% on Tuesday after selling off to the $85,000 level on Monday. An uptick in outflows from the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds appears to show institutional investor demand softening since the Oct. 10 crash. This reduces the likelihood of Bitcoin trading above $100,000 by year-end. Spot Bitcoin ETFs daily net flows, USD. Source: CoinglassThe spot Bitcoin ETFs…

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The Obama Foundation has tapped a local talent with its latest commission for its highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center (OPC), set to open on Chicago’s South Side in 2026. Artist Theaster Gates will create an expansive frieze drawing drawing from the Johnson Publishing Company image archive and the Howard Simmon and photographic collections.  The new installation will occupy the Pendleton Atrium at the forthcoming OPC and celebrate the visual archives of the Chicago legacy magazines Ebony and Jet, both longtime sources of inspiration in Gates’s artistic practice.  Related Articles “I am deeply honored to be commissioned to create a new…

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In brief Bitwise is predicting a new Bitcoin all-time high in 2026 and the end of the four-year cycle. The firm cited a weakening impact of the halving, the expectation of rate cuts, and a reduced risk of major blow-ups. The firm also thinks Solana and Ethereum can make new all-time highs, on the condition that the CLARITY Act is passed into law. Crypto investment firm and index fund manager Bitwise thinks Bitcoin will hit new all-time highs again in 2026, even after falling into a rut over the last two months.The firm is predicting that the leading crypto asset…

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Except for Ethereum’s fluctuating price action in the past few weeks following a broader market volatility, another key area is drawing notable attention in the sector. ETH’s price has been exhibiting bearish performance, and at the same time, its supply dynamics have been demonstrating a negative trend. Net Negative Ethereum Supply Persists Even with the current bearish state of the market, the supply dynamics of Ethereum are hinting at a quiet but powerful signal to the market. In a post on the social media platform X, Leon…

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After an active morning, bitcoin BTC$87,842.78 stayed largely flat in the $87,500 area in U.S. afternoon trade, holding gains around the 2% over the past 24 hours. Altcoins, including ether ETH$2,954.69, XRP$1.9312 and solana SOL$128.79 showed similar upside action. Crypto-related stocks were also seeing bounces after Monday’s plunge, including a 3% gain for Strategy (MSTR) and a 1% advance for Coinbase (COIN). Read more: Bitcoin bounces from Monday’s worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says“Clients are positioned with cautious optimism,” said Josh Barkhoarder, head of sales at FalconX. “In the short term, most expect crypto to remain range-bound…

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