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CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ5MDAtM2Y0ZS03Y2JmLThjMjEtNmUzM2JhYzUyMTdlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs">CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.

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Michael Selig Takes Over CFTC as Caroline Pham Departs

Michael Selig has been sworn in as CFTC chair, and acting chair Caroline Pham says she will leave the agency for MoonPay.

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Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rally <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ4ZWUtN2Y5MC03MGMyLWFhZjUtMGUzNjk3Zjg1NjhkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rally">Bitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.

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Bitcoin Perpetual OI Surges As Funding Rates Double

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rose as funding rates doubled, while $23 billion in options expire Friday with max pain at $96,000.

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Wall Street’s bid on crypto dominated 2025 but what’s the demand outlook for 2026? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ3Y2ItNzc3Yi03MzhkLWJiODktNmMyM2YyN2M2Njc4LmpwZw==.jpg">Federal Reserve policy and crypto-friendly regulation could be setting the market up for a bullish 2026, but there are still a handful of hurdles investors should be aware of.

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TradFi Ruled Crypto In 2025, Will Fed Rate Cuts Trigger New Highs In 2026?

Will Fed interest rate cuts, the AI build-out and expanding crypto adoption by traditional finance lead to new price highs for BTC, Ether and Solan...

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Palmer Luckey’s Erebor hits $4.3B valuation as regulators advance bank charter <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ3NzctNmYxYS03YzAyLWI5OGItMzY3Njc3NjljNzBiLmpwZw==.jpg">Luckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking.

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Palmer Luckey’s Erebor valued at $4.35B after OCC, FDIC approvals

Digital bank Erebor, co-founded by Palmer Luckey, has reached a $4.35 billion valuation following a $350 million raise, as approvals from the OCC a...

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ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ3ZGItOTdlZi03NjQ3LWIxNjctMWZhOTA4NGFlZjljLmpwZw==.jpg">The transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile.

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ETHZilla Sells $74.5M in Ether to Repay Debt, Discloses in SEC Filing

ETHZilla sold 24,291 ETH for $74.5 million to redeem convertible debt, cutting its Ether holdings to about 69,800 ETH, according to a Form 8-K filing.

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Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchain <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ3OGQtOGQ2Ni03ZGNlLThhZTgtOWYzYmRmZjY3YTRlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchain">Two bills and one resolution proposed by state lawmaker Wendy Rogers could allow Arizona voters to change the state's taxation laws applied to digital assets and blockchain.

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Arizona Lawmaker Proposes Barring Taxes on Crypto and Blockchain

One of the bills prefiled by Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers on Friday proposed barring cities, towns, and counties from imposing taxes or fees ...

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David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjMzNzYtMzNiMC03YjRjLWI3MDktZDg4MjdhMjEwYzhlLmpwZw==.jpg">Following Michael Selig's confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer "clear regulatory guidelines" for digital assets.

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David Sacks: CFTC, SEC chairs are Crypto Regulation ‘Dream Team‘

The US Senate is expected to vote on a crypto market structure bill after the holidays, legislation that could clarify the roles the SEC and CFTC h...

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Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward on-chain finance <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2YWYtOWM4MC03MzdlLThjYjUtODVjYzBhYTczZjE4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward on-chain finance">From niche experiment to $7 billion market, tokenized US Treasurys are quietly becoming a major driver of institutional onchain yield.

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Tokenized US Treasurys Surge 50x as Institutions Chase On-Chain Yield

Tokenized US Treasurys grew from under $200 million to nearly $7 billion since January 2024, led by BlackRock’s BUIDL and rising institutional de...

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Price predictions 12/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2ZDctZDhiMC03OGM4LWFjYTYtNTQ2MmQzNzBjM2E1LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but higher levels are expected to attract strong selling by the bears.

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Price Prediction: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin bulls are attempting a comeback, but are expected to encounter strong selling by the bears near overhead resistance levels.

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JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2NzQtNjE4NC03MGI3LTg2N2UtMWQ3ZjNjZTgyMGNmLmpwZw==.jpg">The move by the traditional banking giant would represent a significant deepening of ties to the crypto industry and change in CEO Jamie Dimon’s approach to digital assets.

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JPMorgan Explores Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients: Report

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Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2ODMtMzdhNS03ZDJlLWFkNjItOTdhMjk2OWM4OWVjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push">Coinbase is buying The Clearing Company as it expands into prediction markets and broadens its product lineup beyond crypto trading.

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Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company, Expands Prediction Markets Strategy

Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, a startup specializing in on-chain prediction markets, as it expands into event-based markets ...

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Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40% <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1ODktZjRhMS03ZjlhLWFlMzktODNhYTQ5ZmZkNDliLmpwZw==.jpg">The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.

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World Liberty Financial’s token is down over 40% on the year, and Donald Trump is facing more and more accusations of conflicts of interest.

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Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1ZmUtNzE3Zi03Mzk0LTlmMzktNzk2YjIwMWYyYjA3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says">Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency and gives its central bank authority to regulate and license providers to reduce fraud and systemic risks.

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Ghana Legalizes Crypto Under Central Bank Oversight

Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency trading and empowers its central bank to regulate the market, aiming to curb risks while promoting innovation and fi...

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Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinShares <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2MjQtOTgwZC03YTg4LWJlZDUtMDUzYTU3NDMyY2JhLmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto funds broke three weeks of net positive flows, after US investor sentiment took a hit following delays to the long-awaited CLARITY Act, set to reach the Senate in January 2026.

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Clarity Act Delays Trigger $950M Crypto Fund Outflows

Crypto funds saw $950 million in outflows for the first time in four weeks, as US investor sentiment took a hit from the delays to the Clarity Act.

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Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1ZTAtYTQyNy03NjhhLWEyNWItOWYyYmNlYWQ4ZDEzLmpwZw==.jpg">Binance let a network of 13 high‑risk accounts move $1.7 billion in crypto, including $144 million, after its 2023 US plea deal, according to the Financial Times.

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Binance Let Suspect Accounts Move $1.7B Even After $4.3B US Plea Deal

Binance let 13 high‑risk accounts move $1.7 billion in crypto, including $144 million after its 2023 US plea deal, despite red flags and ties to ...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Crypto Today: Coinbase Opposing New Crypto Bill Compromise

Today in crypto, Coinbase is opposing a new version of a key crypto bill, US lawmakers discussed tokenization and a UK review called for a temporar...

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Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalation <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1YmQtNzQxZi03OWMyLTg2ZmEtYWIzYTFiZDc0YmI4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalation">Critics say the decision to fast-track a brand ownership vote exposed weaknesses in how one of DeFi’s largest DAOs handles governance process.

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Aave Governance Vote Draws Backlash Over Snapshot Escalation

A dispute over timing and consent in Aave’s latest governance vote highlights growing tensions around decentralization, process control and DAO l...

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Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ0ZTMtNjk1YS03ZWMwLWFmNjYtNDg4MmJkYzlmYTc1LmpwZw==.jpg">Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reportedly weighing a proposal to let insurers invest in cryptocurrencies with a 100% capital charge.

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Insurers May Soon Hold Crypto with Hong Kong Rule Review

Hong Kong regulators are weighing a proposal that would open the door for insurers to invest in crypto, while requiring dollar-for-dollar capital b...

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Bitcoin ‘Santa rally’ targets $120K as key BTC metric flips bullish <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1YmUtMjZmNS03MTJkLTg4MDQtMTJlMGYzM2MzZmNkLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin approached $90,000 amid Santa Rally speculation, backed by bullish derivatives and chart patterns that target a BTC price above $100,000.

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Bitcoin Price Charges at $90K: Will the Santa rally be a Letdown?

Bitcoin hits intra-day high of $89,850 as analysts debate a Santa Rally to $100K-$120K fueled by short squeezes and bullish metrics.

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$90K BTC vs. record gold price: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1NWEtNjI0Yy03ZDBmLTgyN2EtYzIwZmJhMTQxMjY0LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin gained new warnings of a BTC price breakdown as gold and silver hit new all-time highs in the shadow of Japanese market instability.

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

Bitcoin faces calls for and end-of-year price rebound as gold and silver hit all-time highs into Christmas.