Day: December 19, 2025

Crypto Scammers Deceive Woman, Steal $80,000 in a Brutal Fake Investment Scam

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io A woman believed she had found a legitimate cryptocurrency investment after seeing her money rapidly grow on an online platform. What started as a small investment quickly escalated into a devastating loss when hidden fees, fake taxes, and withdrawal barriers appeared. This video breaks down how the scam worked, the psychological tactics used to trap victims, and why recovering stolen cryptocurrency is nearly impossible. If you invest or are considering investing in crypto, this story is a critical warning about how realistic…

Solana (SOL) Support Shattered, Potential $100 Test Looms, Says Analyst

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Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…

Coinbase Sues Three US States Over Prediction Market Products

Key Notes Coinbase filed lawsuits in Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut to preempt state regulation of its new prediction market products. The core legal argument is that prediction markets are commodities under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal CFTC, not state gambling authorities. Coinbase plans to launch the prediction markets for US customers in January 2026. Coinbase has filed lawsuits against financial regulators in Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut, launching an aggressive preemptive challenge to prevent states from regulating its planned prediction market products. The legal filings seek court orders to affirm…

Report: CAR’s Bitcoin-to-Memecoin Experiments Threaten Sovereignty Ahead of Election

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A new report warns that the Central African Republic’s rapid embrace of “opaque crypto projects” is exposing the country to foreign criminal influence and eroding state sovereignty ahead of the Dec. 28 election. A Warning of ‘State Capture’ The Central African Republic is facing a “grave risk of state capture” by foreign criminal organizations through […] Original

Bitcoin bulls eye 2026 as Tether CEO flags AI bubble as top market risk

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Tether’s Paolo Ardoino warns an AI bubble could hit Bitcoin in 2026 but says deeper crashes are unlikely as institutional demand and RWA tokenization grow. Summary Paolo Ardoino says a bursting AI bubble in U.S. equities is Bitcoin’s main 2026 risk due to ongoing correlation with capital markets.​ He does not expect new 80% drawdowns, citing growing holdings by pension funds, governments and long-term investors reshaping Bitcoin’s supply.​ Ardoino backs real-world asset tokenization, criticizes Europe’s MiCA regime, and warns crypto treasury firms must build real operating businesses. Tether CEO Paolo…

Crypto Market Digested Falling Inflation, Rising BOJ Rates

Key Notes The US CPI came in lower than the expected 3%. Japan’s CPI also declined, but the central bank increased the interest rates by 25 bps. Bitcoin, along with many leading altcoins, showed steady growth right after the macro announcements. The falling inflation in the US and Japan raised hopes for easier Fed policy, while Japan’s surprise rate hike added global tightening pressure. The US Consumer Price Index revealed a 2.7% year-over-year inflation for November, lower than the expected 3.1%, according to data from Investing.com. This was the first…

Altcoin season delayed as Bitcoin dominance rises

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Altcoins continue to lag behind Bitcoin as technical weakness and rising BTC dominance prevent a sustained rotation into the broader market. Summary Bitcoin dominance has climbed toward the 58–59% range, absorbing liquidity that would normally fuel an altcoin season. Most altcoins are trading well below their 200-day moving averages, showing limited recovery momentum across major exchanges. On-chain valuation metrics suggest Bitcoin is in an accumulation phase, reinforcing capital concentration in BTC over higher-risk assets. Altcoins continue to struggle, with technical pressure and capital rotation toward Bitcoin pushing any near-term hopes…

Larry Fink Is RIGHT About Bitcoin

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Anthony and John Pompliano break down what’s really happening in the bitcoin market — why price has stalled, how volatility is evolving, and what most investors are missing about the next phase of this cycle. We also dig into the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut debate, the broader economic backdrop, and how liquidity conditions are shaping risk assets — with a brief touch on BUD/S training and why discipline matters in markets and life. 🔊 Audio Podcast Listen to The Pomp Podcast on the…

Coinbase Sues 3 States Over Prediction Market Laws

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Coinbase is taking three US states to court in a bid to lock in federal protection for its planned prediction markets, opening a new front in the battle over whether event contracts are finance or gambling.​ The exchange has sued regulators in Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan, asking federal judges to declare that prediction markets listed on a US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated platform fall under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction, not 50 separate state gambling codes. In a Friday X post, chief legal officer…

Bitcoin Gains Near 3% Despite Bank of Japan Rate Hike

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Bitcoin (BTC) aimed for $88,000 on Friday after Japan’s central bank raised interest rates to 30-year highs. Key points: Bitcoin joins US stocks futures heading higher in a curiously bullish reaction to Japan’s interest-rate hike. Commentators argue that no further hikes will happen due to economic forces. Bitcoin continues to hammer out a bottom on longer timeframes. Arthur Hayes eyes BTC price, yen surge Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView showed 2.5% BTC price gains versus the daily open. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView In line with expectations, the Bank…