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The crypto industry has rallied in support of pro-crypto US Senator Cynthia Lummis after she announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. Lummis, who is a vocal advocate for digital assets, played a significant role in US crypto policy discussions over the past few years and earned widespread respect across the crypto industry.Venture capital firm a16z head of government affairs, Collin McCune, said in an X post on Friday that “crypto would not be where it is today without her fight in the Congress.” Lummis was a “great ally on crypto,” says David SacksEchoing a similar sentiment, crypto investment firm Multicoin…

In a significant development for the blockchain community, Taiko has published the Alethia whitepaper, outlining a novel decentralized rollup solution designed to enhance Ethereum’s scalability. The whitepaper details the technical blueprint of a rollup that promises to deliver efficiency without sacrificing the core tenets of decentralization, according to the Taiko Labs team. Decentralizing Transaction Sequencing Most rollups in the current landscape rely on centralized sequencers, which pose risks such as censorship and single points of failure. Taiko’s approach, as described in their newly released whitepaper, eliminates these issues by returning the sequencing process to Ethereum’s native validators. This design ensures…

A debate on X over whether Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals on bitcoin intensified over the weekend, prompting a response from the firm’s co-founder, , that appeared to endorse a more nuanced explanation of the differing views.The discussion began after an X user known as “Heisenberg” (@Mr_Derivatives) screenshots that he said showed contrasting outlooks from Fundstrat’s leadership. One highlighted comment attributed to Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, outlines a base case in which bitcoin could retrace toward the $60,000–$65,000 range in the first half of 2026. Another pointed to Lee’s recent public comments suggesting bitcoin could…

Key takeaways:Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer assets, reducing interest in Bitcoin.Economic weakness in Japan and softer US job data add pressure to Bitcoin, limiting its use as a hedge in the near term.Bitcoin (BTC) has repeatedly failed to hold above the $92,000 level over the past month, prompting market participants to develop multiple explanations for the price weakness. While some traders point to outright market manipulation, others attribute the decline to rising concerns around the artificial intelligence sector, despite the absence of concrete evidence to…

In 2025, the Algorand (ALGO) ecosystem experienced significant growth, marked by the launch of numerous applications and strategic partnerships. This expansion not only strengthened network decentralization but also broadened access to financial tools and services, according to the Algorand Foundation. New Mainnet Applications A diverse array of applications was introduced to the Algorand mainnet in 2025, spanning various sectors including identity, finance, and tokenization. Key launches included Alpha Arcade, a prediction market, and Mann Deshi’s digital credit scorecard pilot for women in India. Additionally, Quantoz introduced MiCA-compliant stablecoins EURQ and USDQ, while Conio collaborated with Enel to tokenize solar panels.…

Three of the top former executives at FTX and its affiliates have accepted final punishments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency resolves its enforcement cases connected to the exchange’s collapse, the SEC said in a litigation notice on Friday.As former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried continues his federal prison sentence on his fraud convictions, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of its Alameda Research arm, is among those who agreed to consent judgements to resolve enforcement actions filed in 2022 and 2023, which still have to be approved in court. Others who signed the deals include Zixiao “Gary” Wang,…

The long-awaited Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, is moving closer to passage, with a Senate markup expected in January, says White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks.Sacks posted to X on Thursday that Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott and Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman had confirmed that the bipartisan crypto bill will reach the Senate next month. ”We are closer than ever to passing the landmark crypto market structure legislation that President Trump has called for. We look forward to finishing the job in January!” Source: David SacksThe CLARITY Act would define crypto securities…

AAVE Price Prediction Summary • AAVE short-term target (1 week): $240 (+35%) if $162 support holds • Aave medium-term forecast (1 month): $215-225 range by January 2026 • Key level to break for bullish continuation: $207.16 immediate resistance • Critical support if bearish: $162.29 (break could trigger drop to $147) Recent Aave Price Predictions from Analysts The latest AAVE price prediction landscape reveals a divided analytical community with targets ranging from conservative $178 to ambitious $240 levels. Most recent forecasts from December 18th show Hexn and MEXC providing modest targets around $178, suggesting minimal upside in the immediate term. However,…

ICP$2.8752 rose about 2.2% over the past 24 hours to trade around $3.01, reclaiming the $3 level after several sessions of consolidation just below that threshold. The move marks a continuation of the token’s recent recovery, with price action showing a steady series of higher lows, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.The push above $3 came after ICP held support near the $2.90–$2.95 zone, where trading activity picked up. Volume increased during the advance, although it did not spike to levels typically associated with strong breakout momentum, suggesting the move was driven by incremental positioning rather than a…

Circle Ventures has unveiled the Arc Builders Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering early-stage projects on the Arc blockchain, according to Circle Ventures. This move is designed to accelerate innovation within the internet economy by providing necessary funding and resources to promising ventures. Driving Innovation with Arc Arc, described as the Economic OS for the internet, is an open Layer-1 blockchain optimized for enterprise adoption. It offers features such as stablecoin-based gas and deterministic sub-second finality, alongside opt-in configurable privacy, to support real-world economic activities on-chain. The Arc Builders Fund aims to leverage these capabilities by supporting projects that…