Author: Kryptonews

Despite a decline from all-time highs, Bitcoin has still performed better than most other cryptocurrency sectors in recent months, indicating that capital and investment continue to favor Bitcoin, according to Glassnode.Over the past three months, “the average return across nearly all crypto sectors has underperformed Bitcoin,” reported onchain analytics platform Glassnode on Tuesday.“This persistent relative weakness highlights a market environment where capital concentration favours BTC.”The comments came in response to a post from institutional-grade reporting platform Bitcoin Vector stating that the first half of the year was Bitcoin-dominated, but “the picture flipped” in the second half. Bitcoin Vector explained that…

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Brent broke below $60 and sent a shock across the oil market, dropping to $59.96 after a steady grind lower through 2025. WTI followed the move and sat near $55. Traders watched the decline build for months as supply kept rising while demand stayed weak. The market has been flooded by fresh barrels from OPEC+ and producers across the Americas, and forecasts show that imbalance getting even worse next year. The year’s loss deepened fast, and no one seemed surprised anymore. The shift in mood also came from renewed hope that Russia’s war in Ukraine could move toward a settlement.…

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The cryptocurrency market is flashing deep bearish signals as the year-end approaches. As of writing, data from TradingView showed that 75 of the top 100 coins by market value traded below both their 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs), indicating across-the-board weakness in the digital asset market. This indicates capital flight from the crypto market in the wake of industry leader bitcoin’s BTC$86,304.44 slide to $87,000 from the record high of over $126,000 in early October. The 50- and 100-day SMAs filter out day-to-day noise and smooth out price action to spot broader momentum shifts, and traders and investors…

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US President Donald Trump says he will review the case of convicted Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez, hinting he will explore the possibility of a pardon.Samourai Wallet co-founders Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were sentenced on Nov. 19 to five and four years in prison on charges stemming from their involvement in the crypto mixing protocol.“I’ve heard about it, I’ll look at it,” Trump said when asked about the case at a press conference about the Mexican border at the White House on Monday.“Okay, let’s take a look at it. You know, you’ll have to tell me. I don’t know…

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The Financial Stability Oversight Council has removed crypto from its list of systemic financial threats in its 2025 annual report. This is a dramatic regulatory shift attributable to the transformation happening under the Trump administration. The 86-page document, approved December 11, eliminates the dire warnings about digital assets that dominated previous years, instead emphasizing responsible growth and regulatory clarity for the sector.The FSOC’s latest assessment contrasts sharply with its 2024 report, which warned that stablecoins represented an acute vulnerability to runs absent appropriate risk-management standards. This year’s report acknowledges crypto’s role in innovation and economic development, while noting that recent…

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Grayscale analysts forecast a crypto market resurgence, arguing that rising demand could push Bitcoin to a new all-time high in the first half of 2026.The asset manager made the prediction as part of a 2026 outlook report published on Monday, which also explored ten key investing themes for the year.Commenting on Bitcoin (BTC), Grayscale said the price will skyrocket in H1 2026, on the back of increased macro demand for alternative value stores and improved regulatory clarity in the US. The firm argued that this will also coincide with the end of the supposed Bitcoin four-year cycle:“We expect rising valuations in…

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Key Highlights: Bitcoin (BTC) drops below the $86,000 mark today, December 16, 2025. Gold prices rise as investors move from risky assets to traditional safe haven. BTC ETFs experienced outflows on December 15, 2025. On December 16, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply and was hovering around the $85,500 mark. In the past week, the token was hovering over the $90,000 mark but as the market sentiments turned negative, the token price dropped by almost 4%. At press time, the price of the token stands at $86,203.36 with a dip of 3.8% within the last 24-hours as per CoinGecko. BTC 24-hours…

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Bitcoin (BTC) is down 30% from its $126,200 peak, trading just above the $85,000 support and fueling concerns of a deeper pullback toward the $70,000 region. Still, onchain data showed institutions and high-net-worth individuals are accumulating BTC.Key takeaways:Bitcoin sharks accumulated aggressively at 2012-level speeds, signaling a dip-buying trend.Heavy selling by long-term and OG whales continues to cap upside, keeping near-term downside risks elevated. BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingViewMid-sized Bitcoin traders add 54,000 BTC in a week Bitcoin “sharks,” entities holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC, increased their collective holdings to about 3.575 million BTC from roughly 3.521 million BTC over…

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sharply scaled back its enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency industry since President Donald Trump returned to office. Key Takeaways: The SEC has dropped or paused nearly 60% of crypto cases since Trump took office. Enforcement pullbacks include major cases against Ripple and Binance. The agency denies political motives, calling the shift a policy reset. The agency has dismissed or paused close to 60% of crypto-related cases, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times.While enforcement activity continues across traditional markets, cases involving crypto firms have been disproportionately affected by withdrawals,…

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Felix Pinkston Dec 16, 2025 07:36 Animoca Brands Corporation Limited is set to conduct its 2025 Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. AEDT, offering both in-person and online participation options for shareholders. Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, a prominent figure in the digital assets and blockchain industry, has announced the date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting will take place on December 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. AEDT, according to Animoca Brands. Participation Details Shareholders have the option to attend the AGM either in person or via…

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