- Japan Tightens Again, Markets Act as if the Shift Is Already Priced In20 Dec 2025 02:30
The world tuned in this week as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) nudged its key short-term interest rate up by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a throwback level last seen in 1995. The central bank added that further hikes remain on the table if economic and price conditions line up with its projections. The Rate […] - Ripple Deepens Prime Brokerage Stack as Institutional Demand Pushes Execution and Clearing Capacity Higher20 Dec 2025 00:40
Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure. Ripple Expands Prime Brokerage Ties as Institutional Crypto Demand Grows Institutional momentum in crypto market infrastructure accelerated with a high-profile expansion. Ripple announced Dec. 18 a […] - TikTok Becomes American and Bitcoin and Stocks Are Loving It19 Dec 2025 23:05
The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok’s U.S. Pivot More than two billion users have now downloaded what was once an obscure Chinese short-form video-sharing application, an impressive number that likely saved the app […] - Draftkings Taps CFTC Framework to Launch Predictions Marketplace App19 Dec 2025 22:11
On Friday, Draftkings launched a standalone predictions app regulated under federal commodities law, formally entering the growing U.S. prediction markets sector and expanding beyond traditional sports betting into event-based contract trading. Draftkings Brings Event Contracts to U.S. Users via New Predictions Platform Draftkings announced the debut of Draftkings Predictions on Dec. 19, introducing a mobile […] - Casinobet Marks Strong First Year With 250,000 USDT Snowchain Season Campaign19 Dec 2025 21:00
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The EU convened to issue a 90-billion-euro loan ($105 billion) to support the Ukrainian cause against Russia during the next two years, which will be financed by most of the union countries. There was no agreement on leveraging Russian assets, as Belgium strongly opposed. EU To Lend Ukraine $105B During The Next 2 Years; Russian […] - Ether ETFs Outflow Streak Hits 6th Day as Bitcoin Bleeds Again19 Dec 2025 18:35
Bitcoin and ether ETFs both moved deeper into negative territory as investor caution resurfaced, while solana and XRP continued to attract steady inflows. The session reflected a market still rotating selectively rather than exiting crypto exposure altogether. Bitcoin and Ether Bleed as Solana, XRP Stay Resilient Momentum cooled quickly across the ETF landscape, with bitcoin’s […] - $GRANT Is Live: GrantiX Lists on BitMart and BingX After Successful IDOs19 Dec 2025 18:00
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 19th, 2025, Chainwire. GrantiX, an AI-powered SocialFi platform bringing impact investing on-chain, today announced the launch of its $GRANT token following a Token Generation Event and multiple sold-out IDOs. The token is now live and listed on BitMart and BingX, expanding […] - Michael Selig Confirmed as CFTC Chair, Putting Crypto Market Structure at a Regulatory Turning Point19 Dec 2025 16:40
The Senate confirmed Michael Selig to lead the CFTC, setting the stage for expanded crypto oversight, renewed momentum on digital asset regulation, and a reshaping of U.S. market structure policy as jurisdictional lines face mounting pressure. Senate Vote Signals Shift in Crypto Regulatory Direction A leadership change at a key U.S. market regulator marks a […] - The Silver Bullet: Prices Surpass Record Levels as Tech Demand Is Projected to Rise Dramatically19 Dec 2025 15:10
Silver prices have been on a tear this year, with prices more than doubling and marking nominal all-time highs several times. Even at current price levels, analysts expect more upside as state-of-the-art battery and data center tech continue to provide strong demand. Silver Will Continue To Soar High: Battery Tech and Data Center Demand To […]