Day: December 16, 2025

Tether Heads $8M Funding for Speed to Boost Lightning Stablecoin Payments

Key Notes Tether and ego death capital invested $8M in Speed1, which serves 1.2 million users with Lightning and stablecoin payment rails. Speed processes over $1.5 billion in annual volume, offering instant BTC and USDT settlement for merchants and consumers globally. The investment extends Tether’s strategy to embed USDT in Bitcoin infrastructure alongside recent deals with Zengo, Fizen, and Ledn. Tether has led an $8 million strategic investment in Speed1, Inc., aiming to scale Lightning-native, stablecoin-powered payments for global commerce. The move deepens Tether’s push into Bitcoin BTC $87 389…

US Unemployment Jumps to 4.6%, Crypto Analysts Expect Bitcoin Bull Run

Key Notes Labor market weakness persists with only healthcare and construction sectors actively hiring workers. Fed may implement additional rate cuts and increased liquidity measures throughout 2026 to stimulate economy. Bitcoin trading at $88,000 shows modest recovery following unemployment data release and negative economic outlook. The United States unemployment rate came in worse than expected on December 16, at 4.6% versus the forecasted 4.5%—both higher than the previous data at 4.4%. While a stalled job market could signal a recession, crypto analysts believe this data could trigger economic dynamics that…

Chainalysis Unveils Hexagate: Enhancing Blockchain Security with Real-Time Protection

Timothy Morano Dec 16, 2025 18:03 Chainalysis introduces Hexagate, a real-time security platform aimed at protecting blockchain foundations and developers, amid increasing threats to decentralized finance and web3 protocols. In response to the escalating threats facing decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 protocols, Chainalysis has launched Hexagate, a real-time security platform designed to safeguard blockchain environments. According to Chainalysis, over $2.17 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency services in the first half of 2025, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced security measures. A Unified…

Shiba Inu Scores US Regulated Derivatives Entry Via Coinbase

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According to reports, Coinbase has launched regulated futures linked to Shiba Inu, opening the token to trading on a US derivatives venue. The new products include perpetual-style contracts and monthly futures tied to what Coinbase calls the 1k SHIB index (a 1,000 token index), with trading scheduled to run 24/7. The rollout began on December 5, 2025, as part of a broader push by the exchange to add altcoin derivative listings under US rules. Regulated Futures Hit The Market Reports have disclosed that the perpetual contracts operate like offshore swaps…

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Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

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Why holidays attract crypto scammers The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, family and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals. Scammers take advantage of increased online shopping, festive promotions and emotional spending to trick people into handing over their money. For cryptocurrency users, these scams can be especially damaging because crypto transfers are typically irreversible. Scammers know crypto transactions are irreversible, and many people are still learning how to handle their assets safely. So, how do scammers target crypto…

Valour to Launch Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 Exchange

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Valour, a subsidiary of publicly listed digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has received approval to launch a Solana exchange-traded product (ETP) in Brazil, offering local investors regulated exposure to one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as institutional interest in the region continues to grow. The product, Valour Solana (VSOL), is scheduled to begin trading on Wednesday following approval from Brazil’s main stock exchange, Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3 S.A.), DeFi Technologies announced Tuesday. The Solana (SOL) product will join Valour’s expanding lineup of Brazil-listed ETPs, which already provide exposure…

Cardano Price Prediction: SuperTrend Indicator Flips Bearish – 80% Crash If This Happens Next

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez flagged a key warning sign as the SuperTrend indicator just flipped bearish on the weekly chart. The last time this happened, ADA plunged by 80%, raising concerns that a deeper drop could be on the horizon. The last time the SuperTrend flipped bearish, Cardano $ADA dropped 80%. pic.twitter.com/s6B6vP0yzh — Ali Charts (@alicharts) December 14, 2025 The previous weekly SuperTrend flip occurred in early December 2021, shortly after Cardano printed three consecutive weekly red candles. At that point, ADA traded near $1.38. Over the following months, Cardano…

ADA Enters Critical Phase as Cardano Price Slips Back to Multi-Year Support Levels

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Cardano’s ADA token has returned to a familiar but uncomfortable zone. After months of lower highs and failed recovery attempts, the price has slid back toward long-term support levels that have defined its structure for more than two years. Related Reading The move comes amid a broader market pullback, as risk appetite weakens across equities and crypto, but ADA’s decline is also being shaped by internal technical signals that traders are finding hard to ignore. ADA currently trades near $0.38–$0.39, down approximately 5.57% over the past 24 hours. That drop…