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What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?

Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge

Crypto markets swung sharply Thursday following a softer-than-expected U.S. CPI print, which briefly lifted bitcoin above $89,000 during U.S. hours.

(CoinDesk Data)

Markets

Polkadot's DOT Slips 2% on above average volume

The decline occurred on volume that was 35% above the token's 30-day average.

Polkadot Surges 4.61% to $1.79 with 35% Volume Increase Amid Stronger Crypto Market Trends

Markets

Filecoin price falls 1% after earlier strength, underperforms wider crypto markets

The storage token hit an intraday high of $1.26 before selling off sharply to trade down on the day.

Filecoin Price Breaks $1.20 Resistance with 4% Surge Amid Strong Buying
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ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates

With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns.

The European Central Bank Building. Photo from ECB Press.

Markets

Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle

A very supportive macro backdrop is being ignored for now, said Bitwise's Andre Dragosch.

BTC Realized Cap (Glassnode)

Markets

Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more

Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on December

Markets

ICP extends recovery to rise above $3; trading volume increases without spiking

Internet Computer pushed through the $3 level as steady buying demand lifted the token, with traders watching whether momentum can hold above former resistance.

ICP-USD, Dec. 18 (CoinDesk)
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Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise

Streamlined SEC approval is a key factor behind that prediction, but Bloomberg’s James Seyffart warned many of the products will struggle to survive.

Securities and Exchange Commission logo (CoinDesk)

Markets

BONK drops 6.2% as elevated volume marks shift at key technical levels

Speculative token selling accelerated as heavy volume formed near resistance before a sustained pullback.

BONK-USD, Dec. 18 (CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity

In its ongoing series of staff statements to illuminate the regulator's view on crypto matters, the Securities and Exchange Commission touched on broker custody.

Securities and Exchange Commission's Hester Peirce

Markets

CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035

The index provider applies capital market models to bitcoin, arguing institutional adoption supports long-term valuations and structured portfolio allocation.

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Crypto for Advisors: Predictions for 2026

Pantera Capital's Paul Veradittakit shares his 2026 crypto predictions: RWA tokenization, AI security advances, a big IPO wave, and the shift to institutional adoption.

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Markets

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind

JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked.

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Finance

DAWN raises $13M to expand decentralized broadband networks

The decentralized wireless protocol plans U.S. expansion and new international deployments as investors back a user-owned alternative to legacy internet providers.

Dawn (춘성 강/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Coinbase shares rise as ‘ambitious expansion’ wins analyst praise

The event marked a milestone that broadens the platform’s reach across new and traditional assets, the analysts said.

Coinbase
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