Category: Other Crypto News

Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company, Expands Prediction Markets Strategy

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Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, an on-chain prediction markets startup that spans digital assets, politics, sports and culture, as it expands its push to become an “Everything Exchange” offering a broad range of investment products. In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Coinbase said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Clearing Company, with the transaction expected to close in January. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition marks a rapid turnaround for The Clearing Company, which was founded earlier this year…

Pundit Shares Why XRP Will Become Expensive And A $1,000 Price Tag Is Possible

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Crypto pundit BarriC has explained why an XRP rally to $1,000 is possible, even though it could mean the altcoin would have a market cap of almost $100 trillion. The pundit also raised the possibility of XRP rallying to as high as $50,000, which he described as “absolutely possible.” Why XRP Could Rally To $1,000 In an X post, BarriC stated that XRP will have to become extremely expensive so that it can be fractionalized and allocated to every bank and financial institution globally. He noted that this will be…

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Ends 2025 in the Red

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World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto portfolio project, started the year with high hopes. But as the year draws to a close, the fund has barely seen gains. US President Donald Trump announced the launch in September 2024 while he was still on the campaign trail for the 2024 elections. Led by his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, it marked a significant shift in tone for crypto policy in the US. The program started strong. It launched its own World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance token and made…

Fundstrat Predicts Ethereum Drop To $1,800 In H1 2026

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A screenshot attributed to Fundstrat Research is stirring debate over whether Tom Lee’s firm is projecting a sharp first-half 2026 correction in crypto markets—despite Lee’s recent public bullishness on Ethereum. Wu Blockchain shared the image via X, describing it as an internal client note titled “2026 Crypto Outlook: Near-Term Headwinds, Second-Half Upside,” timestamped Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 7:34 p.m. ET. Fundstrat’s Bearish Call Vs. Tom Lee’s Bull Case The document is credited to Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, and includes a base-case scenario calling for a…

Aave Governance Vote Draws Backlash Over Snapshot Escalation

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A governance vote at decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave sparked a backlash from key stakeholders after a proposal on ownership of Aave’s brand assets was escalated to a snapshot vote amid unresolved discussion.  The proposal asks the community whether Aave (AAVE) token holders should regain control over the protocol’s brand assets, including domains, social handles, naming rights and other intellectual property through a DAO-controlled legal vehicle.  Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the community was interested in a decision, announcing that the proposal had been moved to a vote. “We…

Expert Predicts The Most Realistic Timeframe For XRP Price To Reach $100

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Expectations around XRP reaching the $100 price level have circulated within the crypto industry in the past few months, often resurfacing during periods of strong bullish momentum. As 2025 draws to a close, those expectations are facing reevaluations.  Despite intermittent rallies during the year and strong conviction among long-term holders, XRP is currently trading far from triple-digit territory. This gap between optimism and market reality has pushed some voices within the XRP community to reassess timelines to reach such a valuation. Zach Rector Pushes The $100 XRP Perspective To 2030…

Will the Santa rally be a Letdown?

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Bitcoin (BTC) charged toward $90,000 during the early Asia trading hours on Monday as a key market metric suggested a “tactical” upside potential for BTC price.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin is up 6.5% from recent lows, fueling “Santa Rally” hopes with targets up to $120,000.  Short liquidations are dominating, which can provide fuel for the bulls. Bitcoin price must not fall below $84,000 for a sustained recovery. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView ”Santa rally” talk returns as BTC gains $5,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting an…

The Bitcoin Bull And Bear Cases That Crypto Traders Should Know About

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The recent Bitcoin price decline has already triggered a major sell-off wave across the crypto market, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. While trading below $90,000, there are a number of implications for the pioneer cryptocurrency depending on the next move. The tug-of-war between the bulls and the bears makes either direction possible, and with major levels lying at risk, a crypto analyst has analyzed what the consequences of each move could be. How Bitcoin Price Could Play Out Either Way Crypto analyst HAMED_AZ analyzes the…

Bitcoin Stalls at $90,000 as Gold Hits New All-Time Highs

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Bitcoin (BTC) counts down to Christmas at a crossroads with bulls and bears locked in a struggle for control. Bitcoin price targets become increasingly divergent as frustration builds over the lack of a breakout. Japan ruffles feathers with record bond yields as gold and silver smash all-time highs. Bitcoin is anything but price discovery as the Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator sees multiyear lows. The Coinbase Premium is back in the red, with US sellers staying strong. Sentiment bets give rise to calls for a contrarian market move higher. Bitcoin end-of-year…

Hyperliquid Clarifies HYPE Token Shorting By Ex-Employee

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Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has addressed community concerns about a wallet that was believed to be linked to the internal team selling large amounts of HYPE (HYPE). Co-founder Iliensinc said on Hyperliquid’s Discord channel Monday that the wallet flagged by the community for shorting HYPE belongs to an ex-employee who was terminated in the first quarter of 2024. “This individual is no longer associated with Hyperliquid Labs, and their actions do not reflect our team’s standards or values,” Iliensinc wrote, referring to the address 0x7ae4…1028. The clarification followed weeks after…