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Bitcoin (BTC) traded steadily around $87,000–$88,000 on December 19, 2025, following a positive initial reaction to the November US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released the prior day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly topped $90,000 post-release but settled lower amid year-end positioning and thinned liquidity. The CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year—below the 3.1% expected—while core CPI hit 2.6% (vs. 3% forecast). …

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, is weighing structural changes to revive its US presence via Binance.US, including a potential reduction in founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s majority stake, according to a Bloomberg report on December 17, 2025. Sources say Zhao’s controlling ownership has hindered licensing in key states. A recapitalization could dilute his holdings, easing regulatory hurdles amid …

Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE faced intense selling pressure in mid-December 2025, tumbling 9-10%+ in recent 24-hour sessions amid cascading liquidations and broader crypto caution. Trading around $24.40 as of December 19, the token has shed over 60% from its September all-time high near $59, underscoring fragile sentiment in the decentralized perpetuals sector. The sharp drops—evident on December 16-18—stemmed from heavy …

A federal judge has greenlit an amended class-action lawsuit against Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun, allowing plaintiffs to introduce over 5,000 internal chat logs as evidence of alleged maximal extractable value (MEV) manipulation. On December 9, 2025, Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York approved the motion to refile, citing new material from a confidential informant who resurfaced …

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent of the New York Stock Exchange, is negotiating a potential investment in crypto payments infrastructure provider MoonPay as part of a funding round eyeing a valuation near $5 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on December 18, 2025. Sources familiar with the matter said talks remain early-stage, with no agreement reached and outcomes uncertain. The round …