Bitcoin has logged a third consecutive difficulty cut, and even with miner revenues under pressure, the network's computing muscle is still holding firm above the 1.1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark.

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Lean Ventures, a Seoul-headquartered asset manager, has announced that it reached an agreement with NASDAQ-listed Vivo Federation to establish a $300 million fund with Ripple Labs shares. With this new vehicle, South Korean retail investors can get exposure to XRP with no need to buy the physical cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin's IFP turns red as inter exchange liquidity weakens, while exchange reserves hit historic lows, tightening supply.

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The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

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The weekend has started with a market fall, according to CoinMarketCap.

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Ripple a conditional approval to become a national trust bank. Crypto pundit Stern Drew highlighted what this means for the crypto firm and also XRP, which it uses for its payment services.

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On December 13, 2025, market analysts observed Ethereum's potential for a major upward movement due to several converging factors. Ethereum, with its sophisticated blockchain technology and broad application potential, is a critical player in the digital currency market.

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As of mid-December 2025, XRP saw an influx of $16.4 million, yet its price has struggled to surpass the $2 mark, hovering around $2.02. This stagnation occurs despite favorable market conditions and a general uptick in investor interest.

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The Bitcoin market is experiencing a gradual trend reversal following weeks of prolonged price correction between October and November. However, recent on-chain data reveals a concerning trend around BTC's bullish structure.

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Over the past 24 hours, Cardano's ADA rebounded slightly, but that does not change the fact that the asset has been on a steep decline in the last few months.

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Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $19.41 million in net outflows on December 12 as ETH price stalled near the $3,000 level. BlackRock's ETHA attracted $23.25 million in inflows while Grayscale's ETHE and ETH funds posted combined withdrawals of $36.52 million.

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While attention may look muted at first glance, Google Trends data shows that over the past year the search term “ bitcoin” has maintained a steady, well-paced level of relative interest throughout the period.

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Bitcoin reserves on Binance have fallen to their lowest level in five years, according to new data from CryptoQuant.

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Fed cuts rates (market yawns), stablecoin firms become banks, and XRP's ETF breaks records – it was a wild week in crypto.

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CoinMarketCap (CMC) Research Head Alice Liu projects that the next major crypto bull cycle will kick off in Q1 2026, adding a striking contrast to the sentiment surrounding today's price action.

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SOL price prediction shows potential for $140-145 rally within 2 weeks, supported by bullish MACD histogram and oversold conditions near key $130 support level.

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Although Solana has been on a downward trajectory, investors betting on the asset via Solana Funds have maintained resilience as the spot Solana ETFs have maintained a steady inflow streak for seven consecutive days.

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Bitcoin's year is usually narrated through the dollar chart, a familiar frame that captured a chaotic fourth quarter where BTC whipsawed through a violent two-month range. Price climbed to roughly $124,700 in late October before breaking down toward the mid-$80,000s in November, a swing that erased more than $40,000 from peak to trough.

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Grayscale Research has pushed back firmly against growing fears of a deep, multi-year crypto downturn, arguing in a new report that Bitcoin is poised to break its all-time high in 2026.

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Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

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On December 12, 2025, Bitcoin's value took a significant hit, falling below $90,000. This drop came amid widespread market volatility, compounded by uncertainties in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector that have also affected major stock indices including the Nasdaq and various crypto-related companies.

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On December 12, 2025, Polkadot (DOT) experienced a notable decline, dropping from an intraday high of $2.09 to $1.97. This 2% decrease came amid increased trading volume, suggesting heightened market interest and potential investor anxiety.

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In a recent tweet, Ripple CTO David Schwartz shares a hilarious moment with Chris Larsen, Ripple chairman and co-founder, at an event, describing it as perhaps the funniest thing that has ever happened in his time at Ripple.

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VivoPower launches a $300M fund with Lean Ventures for Ripple investment, boosting stock by 13% and attracting institutional interest.

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Trader warns Fed's false signals could spark Bitcoin rebounds ahead of a potential year-end surge.