Author: Isabella Taylor

Crypto prices today are edging higher as traders position for the Federal Reserve’s December interest rate decision and a possible shift in liquidity conditions. Summary Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins rose ahead of the Fed policy decision. Traders expect a 25bp cut with mixed historical reactions after FOMC events. Analysts see possible short-term swings, with key support near $87,000. The total cryptocurrency market value rose 3% to $3.2 trillion, extending a quiet recovery across major assets. Bitcoin gained 2.3% in the past day to $92,496, while Ethereum increased 6% to $3,312. Solana rose 3.9% to $138, continuing its steady climb.…

Aave Labs has proposed deploying Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet launch to capture early liquidity and borrowing demand. Summary Aave Labs reopened its ARFC to deploy Aave V3 on MegaETH at Day 0. Incentives include 30M MegaETH points and a 6% MEGA KPI reserve. Proposal follows MegaETH’s $1B pre-deposit event and Aave’s recent product updates. Aave Labs has submitted a new governance proposal to launch Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet Day 0, aiming to draw fast user growth, deep liquidity, and strong borrowing demand. The Dec. 8 proposal reopens an earlier discussion to prepare a V3 deployment on…

TRUMP memecoin is launching a Trump-themed mobile game to revive engagement after an 87% price slide from its all-time high. Summary TRUMP announces Trump Billionaires Club, a mobile game with NFT collectibles and token-based gameplay. A $1 million prize pool in TRUMP tokens targets early user onboarding and retail excitement. The launch follows a steep token drawdown and aims to renew activity through gamified incentives. The TRUMP memecoin has unveiled Trump Billionaires Club, a Trump-themed mobile game built to inject fresh engagement into the token’s ecosystem after a steep 87% drawdown from its early-2025 peak.  Announced on Dec. 9 through…

21Shares has just filed an updated prospectus for its eagerly anticipated 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR), pushing the product one step closer to gaining regulatory approval—just in time for a fresh wave of investor interest in crypto-linked exchange-traded products. Summary 21Shares has filed an updated prospectus for its 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR). The ETF is one step closer to regulatory approval and launch, with a lower management fee of 0.30%. 21Shares is seeding its product with 20,000 shares priced at $25 each, as traders anticipate a potential rally similar to Solana’s. For those who’ve been following the saga, the 21Shares XRP…

Two major Wall Street financial institutions have adjusted their Bitcoin price forecasts as institutional participation patterns shift, according to recent analyst reports. Summary Standard Chartered has lowered its near-term Bitcoin price forecast due to declining corporate treasury participation. Bernstein has revised its Bitcoin forecast upwards for the end of 2026 and beyond. Both institutions remain broadly positive on Bitcoin despite recent declines and ETF outflows. Standard Chartered has reduced its near-term Bitcoin projections while maintaining a positive long-term outlook, citing declining corporate treasury participation and slower exchange-traded fund inflows. The bank now expects Bitcoin to reach a lower level by…

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has authorized national banks to intermediate crypto transactions through riskless principal trades, according to new guidance released by the agency. Summary The OCC authorized national banks to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions through riskless principal trades. This allows them to intermediate fully offsetting digital asset purchases and sales without taking market risk. The guidance comes amid broader 2025 policy shifts as U.S. banking regulators roll back earlier restrictions. The OCC published Interpretive Letter 1188 on December 9, formally permitting national banks to participate in transactions where they briefly purchase digital assets from one customer…

Circle stock showed signs of potential decline as a technical indicator signaled a sell opportunity, according to market analyst Ali Martinez, despite recent positive business developments for the stablecoin issuer. Summary Circle shares saw a decline after hitting a sell signal on the TD Sequential indicator; the stock erased earlier gains this year. Despite market fluctuations, Circle has expanded its regulatory presence, securing Financial Services Permission in the UAE to operate as a money services provider. Circle has also launched USDCx, a stablecoin with enhanced privacy features through a partnership with Aleo blockchain, and partnered with Bybit to boost global…

Visa unveiled new survey data highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency on consumer spending, marking a generational shift in shopping behavior this holiday season. Summary Visa’s survey shows nearly 50% of U.S. shoppers are using AI tools for holiday shopping. Gen Z is outpacing other generations in digital-first shopping behaviors, including using digital wallets. As shoppers embrace new technologies, concerns about transparency, security, and online scams remain, with 61% preferring human customer service and 66% worried about potential online scams this season. According to the survey, nearly half of U.S. shoppers are now using AI tools…

The Federal Reserve’s final meeting of 2025 kicked off on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with the central bank expected to announce its last monetary policy decision of the year at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Summary The Fed is expected to announce a 0.25% rate cut on Wednesday, marking its third reduction of 2025. Historically, Bitcoin tends to rally after rate cuts. Despite volatility, both Bitcoin and Ethereum showed positive movement ahead of the announcement. Investors are anticipating a 0.25% rate cut, marking the third such reduction of the year, with data from the CME Group showing a 90% probability of…

The Fartcoin price has been stuck in a narrow range today, trading between $0.3619 and $0.4035. It’s currently sitting at $0.3616 — more than a 10% drop for the day. Even so, the overall trend hasn’t broken, since Fartcoin is still up 4.3% this week and nearly 15% for the month. What we’re seeing is basically dips being bought while short-term traders take profits at the top. So, with all that going on, let’s break down the chart and see what the Fartcoin price prediction could be in the short term. Summary Fartcoin is trading in a narrow range between…