Italy sets hard MiCA deadline for crypto platforms to comply
Italy’s markets regulator sets firm MiCA deadlines, forcing VASPs to seek authorization or exit by Dec. 30, and urges investors to check providers’ compliance plans.
Ethereum sees 25% validation drop post-Fusaka as Prysm bug nears finality loss
A 25% dip in Ethereum’s voting participation coincided with a bug in the Prysm consensus client shortly after the Fusaka upgrade, with the network just 9% away from losing finality.
US investors consider crypto less as risk-taking drops: FINRA study
FINRA found the number of people invested in crypto was steady from 2021 to 2024, but fewer were considering either buying more or investing for the first time.
Bitcoin unlikely to replicate January’s surge to new high: 21Shares founder
Bitcoin’s downturn has barely anything to do with “anything crypto specific,” but it’s unlikely to surge early next year, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.
Strategy won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin if stock drops, Bitwise CIO says
Strategy has $1.4 billion in cash, no debt due until 2027, and Bitcoin's price is above the company’s cost basis, making a sale unlikely, argues Matt Hougan.
SOL price capped at $140 as altcoin ETF rivals reshape crypto demand
SOL struggles to extend its gains as declining activity, falling leverage demand and competition from newly launched spot altcoin ETFs challenge Solana’s price rebound.
Meta shares climb on report of possible 30% metaverse budget cut
Meta is reportedly cooling on the metaverse with planned 30% cuts in its virtual reality research department, Reality Labs, which shareholders seemingly support.