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ETH nears $3K after cool CPI print but $553M Ether ETF outflow raises alarm

Ether (ETH) declined to $2,800, triggering $165 million in liquidations, with a 13% weekly drop amid broader risk-off sentiment. U.S.-listed Ether ETFs saw $553 million in outflows, reversing previous inflows and signaling fading institutional interest. ETH futures open interest and premiums declined, reflecting reduced leverage demand and cautious positioning. Cooling U.S. CPI data at 2.7% provided some relief, allowing ETH to rebound toward $2,950, but concerns over slowing Ethereum network activity persisted. DApp fees fell to $68 million, and staking levels dipped, indicating weaker on-chain demand and holding sentiment. Traders remain wary amid economic uncertainty and broader market risk aversion.

cointelegraph12/18 17:09

Coinbase pushes ‘everything exchange’ strategy with stock trading – Details

Coinbase has expanded into stock trading for U.S. users, allowing them to buy and sell equities using USDC within its app. This move integrates traditional stocks with crypto under one account, wallet, and transaction history. The rollout is part of Coinbase’s broader strategy to become a multi-asset platform, reducing reliance on crypto trading and competing with brokerages like Robinhood. The company also plans to offer event-based contracts and tokenized stocks for 24/7 trading. Despite regulatory uncertainties around event contracts, Coinbase aims to simplify portfolio management and diversify its product offerings beyond cryptocurrency.

ambcrypto12/18 17:02

How Cardano Plans to Become Something Bigger in 2026

Cardano is poised for significant ecosystem expansion in 2026, building on key 2025 achievements including full decentralization with the Chang hard fork. Major upcoming catalysts include the mainnet launch of the privacy-focused Midnight sidechain, the deployment of the high-throughput Ouroboros Leios scaling protocol targeting up to 10,000 TPS, and deeper Bitcoin DeFi integration to boost liquidity and engagement. These developments—enhancing scalability, privacy, and cross-chain functionality—position Cardano to attract institutional adoption and diversify use cases across multiple market segments.

TheNewsCrypto12/18 16:51

James Caputo Mucks His Hand by Mistake in the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event

At the WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event, a historic prize pool of $72,275,000 was overshadowed by a controversial hand involving James Caputo. In a multi-all-in situation, Caputo mistakenly mucked his cards after committing 1,175,000 chips, forfeiting the hand without seeing the flop. The incident, captured on video by Ryan Depaulo, showed Caputo saying "Call" to an initial all-in, but then discarding his hand after another player, Andre Moreira, moved all-in for 3,000,000. Depaulo, holding K♣ K♠, won the massive pot against Moreira's J♠ J♣. The video evidence confirmed the muck, ending the dispute. Depaulo later called for apologies on social media. The tournament continued with Martin Kabrhel as the chip leader among 202 players competing for the $10,000,000 top prize.

bitcoinist12/18 16:43

Aptos introduces post-quantum signatures before they’re urgently needed

Aptos is advancing a proposal to introduce post-quantum digital signatures as an optional security upgrade, addressing growing concerns that future quantum computers could eventually break current cryptographic systems. The Aptos Improvement Proposal AIP-137 would integrate the SLH-DSA (FIPS 205) signature scheme at the account level, making Aptos one of the first major blockchains to natively support quantum-resistant accounts. Existing accounts would remain unchanged, and adoption would be opt-in. This move reflects broader industry attention to quantum risks, with other networks like Solana also testing quantum-resistant solutions. While some in the crypto space, including Bitcoin pioneers, view the quantum threat as distant or overhyped, Aptos and others are taking proactive steps to prepare for a post-quantum era.

cointelegraph12/18 16:42

Tokenization arrives onchain for institutions — AMA recap with Redbelly Network

Sponsored content: During a Cointelegraph AMA, Redbelly Network and AMAL Trustees discussed how tokenization and deterministic finality can modernize institutional asset workflows, moving beyond manual processes like spreadsheets and delayed reconciliations. The conversation highlighted the shift from experimental pilots to production-grade tokenization infrastructure, particularly in regulated markets and private credit. A key focus was Project Acacia, a Reserve Bank of Australia CBDC pilot, where a smart asset-backed security demonstrated streamlined issuance, servicing, and secondary trading on a single source of truth. Redbelly's deterministic consensus ensures irreversible settlement and high throughput, while its zkIdentity system enables compliance checks without exposing private data. The partnership aims to upgrade asset lifecycle management by combining Redbelly's technical infrastructure with AMAL's fiduciary expertise.

cointelegraph12/18 16:23

USDC steps into tax software and Bitcoin DeFi in one day as Circle accelerates expansion

Circle announced two major expansions for USDC on December 18, partnering with Intuit and integrating with Stacks. The collaboration with Intuit will embed USDC into platforms like TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, enabling faster tax refunds, cheaper cross-border payments, and improved small-business cash flows. Separately, Circle launched USDCx on the Bitcoin Layer-2 network Stacks, bringing regulated stablecoin liquidity to Bitcoin DeFi. This allows BTC-secured lending, stablecoin trading pairs, and cross-chain interoperability. Together, these moves position USDC as a bridge between traditional financial software and decentralized crypto ecosystems, potentially normalizing stablecoin use beyond crypto trading.

ambcrypto12/18 16:18

Pippin rallies despite ‘insiders control 80%’ claim – $0.50 breakout next?

ambcrypto12/18 16:02

Jimmy Carr Tells UK To Mine Bitcoin With Wasted Night-Time Power

UK comedian Jimmy Carr proposed that the UK government should mine Bitcoin using excess electricity generated at night by power stations. He suggested this as a way to generate non-tax revenue and utilize underutilized national infrastructure, framing it as part of a broader push for more radical thinking in public finance. Carr argued that certain national assets, like energy resources, should benefit the public directly. While not a detailed policy proposal, his comments position Bitcoin as a state-producible asset that can be held as reserve value. The idea mirrors real-world examples like Bhutan and El Salvador, which use surplus renewable energy for mining.

bitcoinist12/18 16:01

Has the Era of Easy Money for Crypto VCs Come to an End?

The era of easy profits for crypto VCs appears to be over, marked by a necessary market correction and a shift toward more sustainable investment practices. The recent collapse of Shima Capital, following SEC charges against its founder for fraudulent fundraising and mismanagement, symbolizes a broader industry-wide reckoning. Once-revered VCs are now facing scrutiny as inflated valuations, poor returns, and failed exit strategies expose systemic flaws. Market dynamics have shifted significantly: liquidity has dried up,散户 investors have retreated, and many VC portfolios are underwater. Data shows only 2% of altcoins are currently profitable, underscoring the severity of the downturn. VCs are adapting by focusing on later-stage investments, prioritizing projects with real traction and data over speculative narratives. Funding is increasingly concentrated in infrastructure—such as payment rails and privacy tools—rather than premature application-layer projects like NFTs or metaverse platforms. This period of "creative destruction" is pushing the industry toward maturity. VCs are becoming more disciplined, seeking genuine value and long-term viability rather than quick returns. While the transition is painful, it may ultimately lead to a healthier, more transparent, and more resilient crypto ecosystem.

比推12/18 15:45