Bhutan Pledges 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Economic Zone

Key Notes Bhutan’s Bitcoin pledge is one of the biggest by any nation for infrastructure development. The country claims it will hold and manage the Bitcoin for the long run instead of selling. GMC aims to be a mindfulness-based global hub that uses digital assets alongside finance, tourism, and technology. The Kingdom of Bhutan announced the world’s largest Bitcoin BTC $86 513 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $1.73 T Vol. 24h: $44.30 B pledge to support its new economic zone called the Gelephu Mindfulness City. The South Asian country, with…

THETA Price Hits 2020 Lows as Company and Its CEO Accused of Fraud?

Key Notes THETA has dropped to its 2020 price range despite multiple crypto rallies passing by. Long-term charts show repeated lower highs with THETA down more than 97% from ATH. Whistleblower lawsuits allege insider-driven price inflation and misleading partnerships. THETA has returned to price levels last seen in 2020 after erasing gains from multiple bull market rallies along the way. The long-term weekly chart shows a clear distribution structure, with each recovery attempt capped by a descending trendline stretching back from the 2021 peak. Despite brief rallies between late 2020…

XRP’s Price Action Sends A Warning Despite Positive ETF Flows

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OpenSea Integrates Gaming Token POWER for NFT Marketplace Payments

Key Notes Players can now spend Fableborne rewards directly on OpenSea NFTs without converting to ETH or stablecoins first. The Power Protocol enables value earned in one game to be used across multiple digital environments and applications. OpenSea plans to launch its SEA token in Q1 2026 with 50% revenue allocated toward buybacks. OpenSea has added support for the $POWER token as a payment option across its NFT marketplace. The token is earned through gameplay within the Power Protocol ecosystem, led by Pixion Games’ flagship title, Fableborne. The update allows…

PancakeSwap, YZi Labs Announce Zero-Fee Prediction Market on BNB Chain

Key Notes YZi Labs backs the new platform using UMA’s Optimistic Oracle for dispute resolution and fast settlement verification on-chain. Prediction markets hit $28 billion in 2025 volume with weekly peaks above $2.5 billion as mainstream exchanges enter the sector. Probable integrates with PancakeSwap’s existing DeFi ecosystem to compete against established platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. PancakeSwap has introduced “Probable”, a new on-chain prediction market on BNB Chain incubated within its ecosystem and supported by YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, marking the DEX’s latest attempt to broaden beyond spot trading…

RedotPay Raises $107M to Drive Stablecoin Adoption, Expand Card Services

Key Notes The funding round was led by Goodwater Capital with backing from major crypto investors including Pantera and Circle Ventures. RedotPay achieved unicorn status at $1 billion valuation during its April 2025 funding round after raising $40 million in 2023. Stablecoin market capitalization has surged to $310 billion in 2025, surpassing Coca-Cola’s market cap with 50.95% growth year-to-date. RedotPay recently announced the successful closing of $107 million Series B fundraise led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, Circle Ventures, and previous investors. The Hong Kong-based…

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…

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…

Private Investment Firm Shares Why XRP Is Their Leading Investment

A private investment firm has outlined why XRP constitutes the largest share of its portfolio. The firm explains that its investment rationale is anchored in XRP’s Proven operational performance and functional utility rather than aspirational projections, community momentum, or speculative price expectations. As a result, the position reflects a deliberate focus on infrastructure value, reinforcing XRP’s status as a core long-term holding rather than a tactical crypto trade. Why XRP Aligns With A Function-First Investment Approach The investment firm’s reasoning positions XRP as a natural fit for a portfolio strategy…