Author: John Smith
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has authorized national banks to intermediate crypto transactions through riskless principal trades, according to new guidance released by the agency. Summary The OCC authorized national banks to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions through riskless principal trades. This allows them to intermediate fully offsetting digital asset purchases and sales without taking market risk. The guidance comes amid broader 2025 policy shifts as U.S. banking regulators roll back earlier restrictions. The OCC published Interpretive Letter 1188 on December 9, formally permitting national banks to participate in transactions where they briefly purchase digital assets from one customer…
Circle stock showed signs of potential decline as a technical indicator signaled a sell opportunity, according to market analyst Ali Martinez, despite recent positive business developments for the stablecoin issuer. Summary Circle shares saw a decline after hitting a sell signal on the TD Sequential indicator; the stock erased earlier gains this year. Despite market fluctuations, Circle has expanded its regulatory presence, securing Financial Services Permission in the UAE to operate as a money services provider. Circle has also launched USDCx, a stablecoin with enhanced privacy features through a partnership with Aleo blockchain, and partnered with Bybit to boost global…
Two major Wall Street financial institutions have adjusted their Bitcoin price forecasts as institutional participation patterns shift, according to recent analyst reports. Summary Standard Chartered has lowered its near-term Bitcoin price forecast due to declining corporate treasury participation. Bernstein has revised its Bitcoin forecast upwards for the end of 2026 and beyond. Both institutions remain broadly positive on Bitcoin despite recent declines and ETF outflows. Standard Chartered has reduced its near-term Bitcoin projections while maintaining a positive long-term outlook, citing declining corporate treasury participation and slower exchange-traded fund inflows. The bank now expects Bitcoin to reach a lower level by…
Ethereum price continued its uptrend today, Dec. 9, its highest point since Nov. 13, and 30% above its lowest level in November. Summary Ethereum price has rebounded in the past few days as demand rose. The token is about to flip the Supertrend indicator from red to green. Ether shorts liquidations rose to over $120 million on Tuesday. Ethereum (ETH) token soared to a high of $3,380 as the crypto market bounced back ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision, scheduled on Wednesday. The coin is rising as market participants boost their odds for a cut. Polymarket and Kalshi…
XRP price continues to compress inside a tightening triangle pattern, increasing the probability of a major breakout as price approaches the apex between key support and resistance levels. Summary XRP’s trading range is tightening, hinting that a major move is approaching. Market attention is building as price hovers near a crucial decision point. A surge in trading activity could determine whether XRP trends higher or breaks lower. XRP (XRP) price is showing one of its clearest structural patterns in months as price compresses into a multi-week symmetrical triangle. With higher lows forming beneath lower highs, the asset is now coiling…
Aster token price forms a clear double-bottom pattern at high-time-frame support, raising expectations of a potential rebound toward the $1.06–$1.09 resistance zone. Summary Buying interest is returning as Aster stabilizes at a crucial price level. Recent trading behavior hints at momentum gradually shifting upward. A breakout above near-term resistance could attract renewed market attention. Aster (ASTR) token price is showing early signs of a potential bullish reversal as price action develops a clear double-bottom structure around a major high-time-frame support level. After weeks of selling pressure, the token is stabilizing at a region where historical reactions have generated strong upside…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Digital asset treasury strategies, or DATS, broke crypto wide open for retail investors. Now they’re about to break themselves if they don’t evolve fast. The party’s over for DATS 1.0. Summary DATS 1.0 has collapsed: Pure treasury companies now trade at or below NAV as the market treats passive crypto holdings like commodity exposure, not innovation. Passive yields aren’t a business: Staking-only models are being repriced toward zero premium, while leaders are using digital assets as working…
Bitcoin perpetual futures open interest has stayed below 310K BTC since October’s liquidation, signaling muted leverage and weaker speculative activity. Summary Glassnode data show BTC perpetual futures open interest has failed to recover above roughly 310K BTC since an October leverage reset. Funding rates have trended lower, highlighting fading leveraged long conviction and traders’ reluctance to pay a premium for upside exposure. The “ghost town” in perpetuals suggests a quieter, de-risked derivatives backdrop that can dampen volatility versus prior stages of the cycle. Bitcoin’s (BTC) perpetual futures market has experienced a significant decline in speculative activity, with Open Interest remaining…
Cardano’s ADA price is currently trading near $0.43 on Binance, sitting just under short‑term resistance around $0.45 while intraday support clusters near $0.42–$0.40. The structure favors a choppy, leveraged range with a slight downside skew into late December unless bulls reclaim $0.45–$0.47 on convincing volume. Summary ADA is currently trading below major MAs, stuck between $0.38 support and $0.48 resistance with derivatives driving much of the action. Recent network turbulence and the upcoming Midnight launch are currently shaping sentiment, keeping investors cautious but engaged. A decisive move above $0.45–$0.47 could currently unlock $0.50–$0.60, while a loss of $0.38 risks a…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin holds steady in the high $80,000s as traders shift attention toward newer payment-focused projects showing real activity on the ground. Summary Bitcoin remains stable near key resistance, prompting traders to explore faster-growing infrastructure projects. Remittix is gaining attention after launching its wallet on the App Store and earning a top CertiK security ranking. Interest is rising in “PayFi” platforms that can move crypto directly into bank accounts, offering real-world utility beyond price speculation. As Sunday trading wraps up,…