责任编辑：张俊 SF065 加密货币高管Do Kwon因400亿美元TerraUSD/Luna崩盘事件认罪欺诈，被判处15年监禁；法官称此案 是"一场史诗级、跨代规模的欺诈"。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 加密货币高管Do Kwon因400亿美元TerraUSD/Luna崩盘事件认罪欺诈，被判处15年监禁；法官称此案 是"一场史诗级、跨代规模的欺诈"。 ...

An icy chill has blown through the cryptocurrency market in recent months, threatening to cut the industry's golden era short. Last year, boosters forecast Bitcoin would reach $250,000 by the end of 2025, roused by President Donald Trump's promise to make America the "crypto capital of the world." But the coin has dropped 25% since early October, trading at around $92,000, with Ethereum's price down by almost one-third, hovering above $3,000. The total crypto market capitalization has shrunk by about a qu ...

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies tumbled on Thursday and bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell back below the $90,000 threshold in ​a renewed signal of market jitters as fresh concerns ‌about artificial intelligence profits weighed on technology stocks. Risk sentiment turned sour after U.S. ‌cloud firm Oracle's profit and revenue outlook missed forecasts and executives flagged higher spending - a sign AI infrastructure outlays are not turning profits as quickly as investors had hop ...

Key Points It's hard to make the argument that Shiba Inu’s blockchain solves any real-world problem. Shiba Inu’s dramatic price decline signals waning investor enthusiasm for the meme coin. Investors don’t have to search far for more promising long-term options. 10 stocks we like better than Shiba Inu › Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) is a well-known cryptocurrency network that sports a market cap of $5 billion (as of Dec. 6). Created to be a more functional blockchain when compared to predecessor rival ...

Core Insights - Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading above $92,000, but strategists are cautious about the potential for a year-end rally due to rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut [1] - The market anticipates a 25-basis-point rate reduction from the Federal Reserve, with increasing bets on a pause in January [2] - Analysts suggest that a hawkish speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could diminish the likelihood of a Bitcoin rally [3] Market Expectations - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a rate cut at the end of its two-day policy meeting, with investors closely watching Powell's remarks for future policy direction [2] - There is speculation that if Kevin Hassett, viewed as industry-friendly, replaces Powell, it could lead to a market shift from depression to euphoria in 2026 [4] Bitcoin Performance - Bitcoin has struggled recently, having fallen from an October high of approximately $126,000, and is currently near the high end of a recent range of $81,000 to $94,000 [4][5] - The token has declined 2% year-to-date, setting it up for its worst annual performance since the 2022 crypto winter, which saw a 64% drop in value [7] - Bitcoin's performance is diverging from the stock market, with the S&P 500 gaining 16% [7] Investor Sentiment - Analysts note that buyers who purchased Bitcoin in the last six months did so at an average cost basis of around $103,000, leading to a tendency to "sell the rip" rather than "buy the dip" when prices fall below this level [5][6]

Key Points Ethereum has built a strong user base and frequently generates over $10 million in daily app fees. XRP's main purpose is to facilitate cross-border payments for banks, but it hasn't gained much adoption yet. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are two of the most popular altcoins -- a term for cryptocurrencies other than market leader Bitcoin. They're also both smart contract blockchains where developers can build decentralized apps (dApps ...

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the top Ethereum treasury company ranked by holdings, announced that it purchased 138,452 ETH last week, or about $429 million worth based on the current price of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. That brings the company’s ETH holdings to 3.864 million, or about $12 billion worth, along with 193 Bitcoin ($17.3 million worth) and $1 billion in cash. It’s the company’s largest Ethereum purchase in nearly two months, since buying over 200,000 ETH in a purchase ann ...

Altcoins to watch this week. Photo by BeInCrypto The crypto market faces a pivotal week between December 8 and 13, 2025, as six major events converge to impact prices and sentiment. With multiple critical events condensed into a few days, the interplay of macroeconomic policy, technology milestones, legal proceedings, and regulatory action creates a unique dynamic. Together, these forces are likely to influence altcoin valuations and shape investor confidence across the sector. FOMC Interest Rate Decisi ...

The Federal Reserve meets this week to set U.S. interest rates. The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) is likely to reduce the target rate by 25 basis points to 3.50% to 3.75% when it announces its decision on Dec. 10, according to the CME's Fedwatch tool. Lower rates often tend to encourage investing in riskier, more volatile assets such as cryptocurrencies and equities in the search for higher returns. Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, is set to be sentenced Dec. 11 after he pleaded guilty to defra ...

Key Points Bitcoin is transitioning away from being seen as a fringe speculative asset and toward a perception as digital gold. Solana's technical performance helps it stand out among peers. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Surprisingly, 2025 hasn't been a particularly good year for cryptocurrency prices. Optimism about President Donald Trump's election victory turned out to be a buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news situation, where most of the rally occurred in late 2024. A market correction happene ...