Crypto is growing very fast. From getting banned in many countries to become a major medium of payments in others. It has even started to change how people borrow and spend.

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As Bitcoin continues to move above the $90,000 mark, Altcoins began to reach new highs. The sector has recently reclaimed a key two-year level that could set the stage for a retest of 2021's highs.

With Bitcoin gearing up for a massive rally, Altcoin Daily's latest analysis paints an exciting market picture. Institutional players like BlackRock and Fidelity are fueling the hype by predicting Bitcoin to hit $110,000-$125,000 in the short term and potentially skyrocketing to $745,000 long-term.

WalletConnect rolled out the eligibility checker for the first season of its airdrop, allowing users to stake tokens for governance.

Kristoffer Krohn unsuccessfully argued in his appeal that the SEC had not established that the Green Boxes were securities offerings or investment contracts in its complaint.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, recently expressed his concerns over the ongoing hype surrounding memecoins and called for a shift in focus toward developing more meaningful blockchain applications.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled against the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), siding with six plaintiffs-appellants.

Bitwise, one of the listed companies that issued Bitcoin spot ETF in January, has proposed the crypto mixed-based ETF to the authorities.

Low-income households with high crypto exposures saw the largest increase in mortgage and auto loan originations and balances, US Treasury research revealed.

The Trump administration is considering empowering the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate digital assets like bitcoin and ether.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering creating a dedicated “AI czar” position to coordinate federal policies and spearhead advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, made headlines again. This time, it wasn't about tech but how he handles his crypto fortune. Recently, he sold some meme coins for $81,800 and donated over $1 million to a non-profit. There's more to this story than just numbers, though. Let's break it down.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is pushing for sweeping crypto regulations by 2026, tackling market abuse, decentralized assets, and trading platform oversight in its evolving framework.

Oracle Corporation sued Crypto Oracle claiming it had “egregiously and flagrantly violated” a past settlement agreement and court injunction.

Exploring the role of private blockchains in enhancing security and automation in future smart homes as IoT connectivity grows.

Act I launches a $1 million innovation fund with a community-focused development approach⁠for AI meme projects.

On Tuesday, CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer shared on X: “I always find it hilarious when I read ‘time to dump crypto' when I have owned and backed crypto since Thestreet.com days. Remember that?” As co-founder of the financial website, Cramer was an early observer of the financial landscape, including emerging digital assets.

Could a shake-up at the SEC be just what crypto needs? There's buzz about Paul Atkins stepping in after Gary Gensler steps down. If true, it might be great news for blockchain and digital assets. Let's dig into why Atkins is getting so much attention—and what he could change for the better.

MicroStrategy MicroStrategy acquires 55,500 SBTC for ~$5.4B at ~$97,862 per Bitcoin. Solana Solanas monthly cumulative DEX volume surpasses $100B for the first time.

The Kraken NFT marketplace will be discontinued to focus on new products and services.

Donald Trump's team is considering handing the regulation of crypto exchanges and spot markets for cryptocurrencies deemed commodities to the CFTC.

Trump administration could move spot crypto market oversight to CFTC, giving more regulatory clarity to the industry.

Morocco is advancing a draft law to regulate cryptocurrencies, aiming to balance risks and opportunities amid growing adoption. A New Chapter Unfolds: Morocco's Journey Toward Crypto Regulation Gains Momentum Morocco's central bank governor, Abdellatif Jouahri, revealed Tuesday at a conference in Rabat that Bank Al-Maghrib, the country's central bank, is advancing plans to regulate cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken reportedly is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, saying it will move more resources into new offerings.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the recent moves in bitcoin and shares his thoughts on the space.

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and one of the crypto aides of President-Elect Trump's campaign, has referred to the newfound state of the crypto as a determinant element among single-issue voters. Bailey reported that during this election, the crypto block moved to deliver over 3 million voters, spending over $200 million.

The incoming Donald Trump administration is considering expanding the regulatory authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to cover the $3 trillion digital asset market. This potential move is part of an initiative to reshape financial regulations in the U.S. under President-elect Trump.

The U.S. President-elect's administration is considering the commodity trading authority to take over the crypto regulations.

The cryptocurrency market has faced a notable downturn, losing 2.10% in value over the past 24 hours. The market capitalization now stands at $3.17 trillion, marking its lowest point in five days.

The founder's comments are part of a wider debate regarding meme coin creators boosting low-cap altcoins with extreme and risky stunts.

Electricity shortages have caused problems for many economies, limiting Russia's AI ambitions, although the country has cut on the energy-consuming crypto mining in some areas. Crypto mining activities and AI data centers are reportedly consuming huge amounts of energy as well as water to cool servers.

The UK's Economic Secretary to the Treasury has said the Digital Securities Sandbox is set to help facilitate the adoption of distributed ledger technology across capital markets.

The CFTC's altered role could include regulating crypto exchanges and spot markets dealing with digital assets deemed commodities, such as bitcoin and ethereum.

The combined market capitalization of L2 coins and tokens is on an upward trend. After months of stagnant trading, L2 tokens are regaining value.

Vanilla Finance's pre-seed investment round marks the beginning of a transformative journey in the cryptocurrency trading space.

Iran's Central Bank is preparing to launch its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), called the Digital Rial, to modernize its banking infrastructure and enhance financial operations, according to local media reports. Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin revealed the plans on Nov. 25 at the 11th Annual Conference on Modern Banking and Payment Systems.

Donald Trump's incoming administration has plans to hand over most of the crypto industry's regulatory power to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a direct move to strip the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its grip on the $3 trillion crypto market—a market that's been stuck in a regulatory disaster for years.

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Bitwise Asset Management has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a joint Bitcoin-Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, the ETF will give investors exposure to the two largest cryptocurrencies without requiring them to hold the assets directly.

Morocco is advancing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies, according to the governor of the country's central bank.

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The incoming Trump administration wants to expand the power of the CFTC by granting it oversight of a significant portion of the $3 trillion digital asset market.

More and more analysts bring up a potential altseason.

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A closely followed trader in the crypto space says there may be opportunities for select altcoins once Bitcoin (BTC) stabilizes. Pseudonymous analyst The Flow Horse tells his Telegram subscribers that the more liquid altcoins within the top 100 could present good entry points for bulls after their 50% dips.

Fairshake, a US Super PAC supporting the crypto industry, has already accumulated $103 million to spend on the 2026 midterms. In the 2024 election, Fairshake heavily invested in pro-crypto candidates from both parties.