Author: Kryptonews

Crypto and stock performance since January 2024 suggests that the new “altcoin trading” is just stock trading.The S&P 500 returned roughly 25% in 2024 and 17.5% in 2025, compounding to approximately 47% over two years. The Nasdaq-100 delivered 25.9% and 18.1% over the same period, for a cumulative gain near 49%.The CoinDesk 80 Index, tracking the next 80 crypto assets after the top 20, fell 46.4% in 2025 first quarter alone and sat down roughly 38% year-to-date by mid-July.The MarketVector Digital Assets 100 Small-Cap Index dropped to its lowest level since November 2020 by late 2025, erasing over $1 trillion…

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The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25 basis point Fed rate cut failed to dramatically sway the Bitcoin price. The rate cut initially caused a momentary spike in volatility, driving BTC toward $89,000. However, Bitcoin rapidly recovered, cementing its position in the $90K – $93K consolidation range.Although the market’s sideways movement tested the patience of short-term traders, analytics confirm a significant shift toward market stabilization. Downward pressure on Bitcoin is fading; the second wave of post-FOMC selling proved markedly weaker, indicating a strong base is now forming.Bitcoin Sees Historic On-chain Supply ShockThe most bullish factor is the extreme conviction visible in on-chain…

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YO Labs, the development team behind YO Protocol, has raised $10 million in a Series A round to expand its crypto yield optimization platform.Venture capital firm Foundation Capital led the round, joined by Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures, and Launchpad Capital.The San Francisco-based company plans to use the funding to bring its yield optimization protocol to more blockchains and improve its infrastructure.YO Protocol is designed to help users earn yield on crypto assets by automatically rebalancing capital across multiple decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols while factoring in risk. It currently offers users access to USD, EUR, BTC, and gold-based yield products.Unlike most…

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Key NotesFederal banking regulator greenlit applications from top crypto platforms to operate as nationally chartered institutions.Charter approvals signal Washington’s evolving stance on integrating digital assets into traditional banking frameworks.Companies must fulfill specific regulatory requirements before launching full-scale trust banking operations. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced conditional approval for five national trust bank charter applications from five major crypto companies on Dec. 12. Benefiting from this announcement are Ripple, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, Paxos, and Circle. According to a press release, the OCC conditionally approved applications for de novo (brand new) national trust bank charters for…

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Key takeawaysIn 2025, oil-linked capital from the Gulf, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private banking networks, has emerged as a significant influence on Bitcoin’s liquidity dynamics.These investors are entering Bitcoin primarily through regulated channels, including spot ETFs.Abu Dhabi has become a focal point for this shift, supported by large pools of sovereign-linked capital and the Abu Dhabi Global Market, which serves as a regulated hub for global asset managers and crypto market intermediaries.Oil-rich investors cite diversification, long-term portfolio construction, generational demand within private wealth and opportunities to build supporting financial infrastructure as key drivers of this interest.Since Bitcoin…

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The decline in exchange deposits and downward price pressure also comes as large investors and short-term holders realize their losses. The Bitcoin market is currently seeing easing pressure after a period of intense selling from investors. The declining pressure is evident in reduced deposits into exchanges and a significant recovery in bitcoin’s (BTC) price over the last three weeks. Analysts at the research firm CryptoQuant reported that continued low selling pressure could trigger a relief rally in BTC. This uptrend could be supported by the 25 basis points interest rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve during the just-concluded…

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Barclays expects a more tepid year for crypto in 2026, with trading volumes trending down and investor enthusiasm waning. In a wide-ranging year-end report published Friday, the bank flagged a difficult backdrop for digital asset exchanges like Coinbase (COIN), citing unclear catalysts for renewed activity and a slow start to token adoption efforts.Retail-facing exchanges, which benefited from surging trading interest during the crypto bull runs of prior years, are now facing a more subdued environment. Barclays analysts noted that trading volume in spot markets — key revenue drivers for companies like Coinbase and Robinhood (HOOD) — has cooled sharply. Without…

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Bitcoin (BTC) eroded $90,000 support into Sunday’s weekly close as predictions saw BTC price volatility next.Key points:Bitcoin is seen breaking its sideways trading range as volatility hits “extreme” lows.Traders wait for a breakout as the weekly close approaches.Bear market fears spark another $50,000 BTC price bottom target.Bitcoin breakout move “around the corner”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed flat BTC price moves over the weekend, with strong horizontal resistance in place overhead. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewRepeated attempts to break higher through the week failed, but Bitcoin’s tight trading range now led to forecasts of a major move.“Extreme low…

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Key Takeaways Tether submitted a binding offer to acquire Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus in an all-cash deal. Tether intends to invest €1B in the club post-acquisition, backed by internal capital and long-term support. Share this article Tether has submitted a proposal to acquire a controlling 65.4% stake in Juventus Football Club through an all-cash deal, targeting the shares held by Exor.The stablecoin issuer said it intends to invest €1 billion into Juventus following completion of the deal, supporting the club’s performance, infrastructure, and long-term growth. The bid reflects Tether’s interest in building globally relevant institutions and deepening its presence…

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In little over a month between October and November of 2025, the price of Bitcoin declined by more than 25%. In the very recent past, a major decline in such a short space of time would have sent investors and institutions — large and small — running for the hills. But while Bitcoin’s most recent decline did send negative ripples through the blockchain space, the institutions didn’t flinch. Instead, they doubled down.Corporate adoption is often the first step towards wider adoption, and the signals coming from the top suggest the promises of mass uptake made by the Bitcoin-faithful for the…

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