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Prepare For Impact: Billionaire Shiba Inu Investor Moves Billions In SHIB To Exchanges

A billionaire Shiba Inu investor transferred 469 billion SHIB (worth approximately $3.64 million) to the OKX exchange, raising speculation about potential selling activity or strategic repositioning. The same whale, who initially acquired 1.03 trillion SHIB in 2020 for just $13,700, still holds 96.22 trillion SHIB ($707.3 million), representing about 16.4% of the total supply. While the motive remains unclear, such large exchange inflows often precede increased volatility. SHIB's price has already declined 13% over the past week, and a large sell-off could further impact its weakened market.

bitcoinist12/19 23:05

TRON integrates with Coinbase’s Base network — but what does it mean for TRX price?

ambcrypto12/19 23:02

NEAR goes live on Solana – Why $2 is possible ONLY IF…

NEAR Protocol's price fell below the key $1.83 support level amid persistent selling pressure, signaling a bearish trend. However, a potential reversal is indicated as the Stochastic RSI shows an oversold bounce. A new catalyst emerged with NEAR launching on Solana, boosting trading volume by $17.6 million to $83.5 million and expanding liquidity. This cross-chain exposure may increase volatility, with a significant liquidity pool near $2 acting as a potential upside target. For a sustained reversal, bulls must reclaim $1.83; otherwise, the bearish trend may continue.

ambcrypto12/19 23:01

In-Depth Analysis of Coinbase's Transformation into an 'Everything Exchange'

The article "Coinbase's Walled Garden" analyzes the company's strategic pivot from being a simple crypto on-ramp to an "Everything Exchange." Historically, Coinbase derived over 90% of its revenue from transaction fees, but as that business faced pressure from fee compression and volatile trading volumes, it has diversified. Now, less than 55% of revenue comes from trading. Coinbase's new strategy bets on aggregation over specialization, integrating stock trading, prediction markets, and perpetual contracts into its platform. The thesis is that once users complete KYC and link a bank account, they prefer the efficiency of a single platform rather than managing multiple specialized apps. This approach aims to capture more user engagement and revenue streams through various fees, spreads, interest, and subscriptions. A key engagement tool is prediction markets (like those from Kalshi), which provide social, event-driven reasons for users to stay active on the app even during stagnant crypto markets. The long-term differentiator could be Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain, which might enable true on-chain stock trading and programmable money. Ultimately, Coinbase is prioritizing scale over purity, targeting mainstream users who value convenience over decentralization. The goal is to create a "walled garden" held together by convenience—where the friction of leaving outweighs the benefits of using best-in-class specialists—similar to Amazon’s strategy of being "good enough" at many things to retain users across a closed loop of earn, trade, hedge, borrow, and pay activities.

比推12/19 22:38

US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt

Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes the potential passage of the US Clarity Act is unlikely to significantly impact Bitcoin's price, stating it is not a "world-shaking macro development." While he views the legislation as a positive step for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry, he does not see it as a catalyst that will drive Bitcoin back to its all-time high. Brandt also expressed a bearish outlook, suggesting Bitcoin could fall to $60,000 by Q3 2026. Similarly, Ledn's Chief Investment Officer John Glover noted that the act's potential effects have likely already been "priced in" by the market, expecting any benefits to be delayed rather than immediate. Despite this, both see the legislation as a move toward broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies as investable assets.

cointelegraph12/19 22:38

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: The supply Imbalance Between The Assets Is Widening – Here’s What To Know

Amid heightened cryptocurrency market volatility, Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000 and Ethereum below $3,000, revealing a widening supply imbalance between the two assets. On-chain data indicates Ethereum’s supply dynamics are shifting more dramatically due to staking, fee burning, and network activity, while Bitcoin’s issuance remains stable. This divergence, occurring for the second time this cycle, may force investors to reassess their positions. Analysts note that without fresh capital inflows, liquidity is stagnating, and the imbalance may only correct through price declines. A significant rotation between BTC and ETH is anticipated, potentially mirroring Ethereum’s historical 50x surge. At press time, BTC traded near $87,920 and ETH hovered close to $2,968.

bitcoinist12/19 22:01

Columbia Professor Exposes the 'Conspiracy of Giants Going On-Chain': Beware the 'Suit Simps' Selling Out Crypto's Future

In his article, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan expresses skepticism toward the recent embrace of tokenization by major traditional finance (TradFi) firms—including DTCC, SWIFT, Visa, Stripe, and PayPal. While these companies publicly promote blockchain's benefits—such as real-time payments, 24/7 settlement, and programmability—they largely ignore the existential threat that permissionless, decentralized networks pose to their core business models. Malekan argues that truly decentralized systems like Ethereum fundamentally challenge the centralized control these institutions rely on. For example, DTCC’s tokenization efforts avoid addressing how direct on-chain issuance could eliminate the need for centralized clearinghouses. Similarly, stablecoins threaten SWIFT’s cross-border messaging monopoly and Visa’s card-based payment model. Although these firms see growth opportunities in blockchain—such as new fee structures or expanded services—they face an innovator’s dilemma: their legacy businesses must be disrupted for crypto’s full potential to materialize. Malekan warns that these companies, driven by risk aversion and entrenched interests, may push for regulatory capture and compromise core crypto values like permissionless access and censorship resistance. He highlights concerning trends: JPMorgan limiting tokenized assets to accredited investors, DTCC favoring permissioned “enterprise chains,” and Stripe supporting a initially permissioned blockchain. Malekan cautions against “suit simps” in crypto—those who compromise decentralization to appease traditional finance—and urges the industry to avoid diluting its foundational innovations as TradFi adopts blockchain technology.

比推12/19 21:39

SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained final consent judgments against former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh. They are barred from holding company leadership roles for eight to 10 years due to their involvement in misusing FTX investor funds from 2019 to 2022. Ellison received a 10-year ban, while Wang and Singh each accepted eight-year bans. All three are also subject to five-year conduct-based injunctions. The SEC alleged that, with Ellison's knowledge, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the other executives exempted Alameda from risk measures and provided it with an unlimited line of credit using FTX customer funds. Ellison, who testified against Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to two years in prison and is scheduled for early release on February 20. Wang and Singh also cooperated with authorities and received time-served sentences. Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for his central role in the exchange’s collapse.

cointelegraph12/19 21:31

Tezos Art Ecosystem Tops 500K NFT Sales in 2025 as Institutional Adoption Accelerates

The Tezos art ecosystem achieved over 500,000 NFT sales in 2025, driven by significant institutional adoption and artist growth. Key initiatives included an expanded partnership with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), which introduced 243,000 visitors to digital art and blockchain wallets through free minting stations. A year-long program commissioned twelve artists to integrate FA2 smart contracts into their work. Tezos was prominently featured at major global events like NFT Paris and Art Basel, with highlights including Kiki Picasso’s live demonstration on a historic Quantel Paintbox and the three-day Art on Tezos Berlin festival, which attracted 700+ global attendees. The ecosystem also partnered with the Processing Foundation to advance creative coding education. Notable sales included Mario Klingemann’s AI-generated piece “Triggernometry” for 43,000 tez and qubibi’s live-coded work “hello world” for 62,000 tez. The Francisco Carolinum’s acquisition of on-chain digital art marked a significant institutional milestone. With ongoing partnerships and growing global engagement, Tezos solidified its role as a leading blockchain for digital art and cultural innovation.

TheNewsCrypto12/19 21:26

Pro-crypto US Senator Lummis won't seek reelection in 2026

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, a prominent pro-crypto advocate in Congress, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. First elected in 2021, Lummis became known for her strong support of Bitcoin and blockchain policy, aligning with former President Trump’s crypto agenda. She cited exhaustion and the demanding nature of the role as reasons for her decision. Lummis has been instrumental in advancing digital asset market structure legislation, which passed the House but remains pending in Senate committees. Her current term ends in 2027.

cointelegraph12/19 21:19