The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, which highlights the ounces of gold required to purchase one BTC, has retraced to 20 ounces per BTC, down roughly 50% from around 40 ounces in December 2024. Rather than a collapse in Bitcoin (BTC) demand, this sharp shift reflected the unique macroeconomic regime of 2025, where gold’s asset performance dominated that…
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is moving forward with rule-making under the US GENIUS Act by proposing a framework for how regulated banks could apply to issue payment stablecoins, a key early step in implementing the law’s stablecoin provisions. In a 38-page document posted to the FDIC’s website, the agency detailed proposed approval requirements…
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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…
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A new poll conducted on behalf of the UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), suggests that cryptocurrency ownership in the country decreased over the previous 12 months, but the overall amount of digital assets held is growing. According to the results of a YouGov poll released by the FCA on Tuesday, the percentage…
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Bitcoin (BTC) struck at ask liquidity at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as markets reacted to mixed US employment data. Key points: Bitcoin buyers and sellers square off for control amid conflicting US employment numbers. Nearby order-book liquidity begins to get shaken out at the Wall Street open. BTC price targets include $95,000 in the event…
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Custodia Bank, a crypto‑focused bank founded by Bitcoin advocate Caitlin Long, is doubling down on efforts to obtain a master account at the US Federal Reserve by filing a new petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. On Monday, the Wyoming-chartered company filed a petition asking all active judges of…
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Spain’s national securities regulator, the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), has published a dedicated Q&A laying out how it intends to apply the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on the ground. The document outlines what crypto companies can expect on authorizations, notifications, day-to-day conduct and the transitional regime, pushing platforms toward…
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The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a series of consultations on proposed rules for digital asset markets, marking the next phase in the government’s effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets. The proposals, published across three consultation papers, cover crypto trading platforms, intermediaries, staking, lending and borrowing, market abuse, disclosures…
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Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders continued to reduce their BTC exposure as their holdings fell to the lowest levels since April. Key takeaways: Bitcoin long-term holders reduced their supply to 72%, the lowest since April BTC price is at risk of a deeper correction to $68,500 if key support levels fail. Bitcoin long-term holder supply falls…
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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out prediction markets in the United States after securing key regulatory approval. Gemini launched its in-house prediction market, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states, the exchange announced in an X post on Monday. Provided via affiliate Gemini Titan, Gemini Predictions…
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