After the U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed the benchmark interest rate last week, attention now shifts to the Jan. 28, 2026, meeting, where current odds suggest the central bank is poised to leave the target rate exactly where it is. A Few Days Following the Last Cut, Traders Price in a January Fed Pause When it […]
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As US Pressure Against Venezuela Builds, Polymarket Bettors Handicap Maduro’s Exit Timing
Over the past year, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have heated up heading into late 2025 under President Trump, marked by U.S. maritime strikes, tanker seizures, and sanctions aimed squarely at Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Polymarket bettors say the odds of Maduro being pushed from power are ticking higher, with a 21% chance it happens […]
Read MoreBitcoin Mining Revenue Remains Thin — Yet Hashrate Refuses to Blink
Bitcoin has logged a third consecutive difficulty cut, and even with miner revenues under pressure, the network’s computing muscle is still holding firm above the 1.1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark. Bitcoin Hashrate Holds the Line as Difficulty Slides for the Third Time and Revenues Remain Tighter Than Ever Miners have successfully kept the network […]
Read MoreGoogle Trends Data Shows Bitcoin Quietly Holding Its Place as the Year Comes to a Close
While attention may look muted at first glance, Google Trends data shows that over the past year the search term “ bitcoin” has maintained a steady, well-paced level of relative interest throughout the period. Zooming out to a five-year view, Google search interest in bitcoin has held fairly consistent, though it remains parked at a […]
Read MoreSqueeze Incoming? Bitcoin’s $90K Compression Set to Pop Wide Open
This weekend, bitcoin is coasting along between the $89,250 to $90,500 range, giving off “maybe I will, maybe I won’t” vibes as it flirts with a breakout but lacks follow-through. With a market cap north of $1.8 trillion and $53.15 billion in daily volume, it’s attracting attention — but not committing to a clear direction […]
Read MoreOptions vs. Futures: Why Crypto’s Options Market Has 97% Room to Grow
The crypto market has become far less volatile in recent years, with Deribit’s Sidrah Fariq citing BTC DVOL remaining below 100 since 2022 as evidence of market maturation and a growing shift toward options and derivatives. Institutional Influx Drives Volatility Down The crypto market has become significantly less volatile compared to a few years ago. […]
Read MoreUK Regulator to Finalize Crypto Rules, Advance Stablecoin Framework in 2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize crypto rules, advance sterling stablecoin regulation, and enable fund tokenisation in 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate digital innovation. A Clear Path for Crypto and Stablecoins The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to significantly advance the regulation of the UK’s crypto sector in […]
Read MoreTRM Labs Underscores Venezuela’s Positive Crypto Adoption in a Risky Ecosystem
In a recent report, TRM Labs sustained that organic adoption dominates trading volumes, as stablecoins have become a key driver for Venezuelans navigating economic instability and exclusion from traditional global settlements and payments platforms, even in an ecosystem with structural risks. TRM Labs: Venezuela’s Organic Crypto Adoption Surpasses Illicit Activity TRM Labs, a global blockchain […]
Read MoreHTX Approved for Pakistan Crypto Exchange Registration
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Islamabad, Pakistan – 13 December 2025: HTX, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges with over 50 million registered users globally, today announced that it has officially obtained a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulation Authority (PVARA) to initiate the licensing […]
Read MoreYoutube Expands Creator Monetization Using Paypal USD Stablecoin
Youtube has reportedly begun letting U.S. creators receive payouts in Paypal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, Paypal USD (PYUSD), signaling a shift toward regulated digital currencies as mainstream payment tools and deepening stablecoins’ role in creator monetization. Youtube Expands Creator Payouts With Paypal Stablecoin Option Big technology companies continue to explore new ways to integrate digital assets into […]
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