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Venezuelans are already heavily reliant on blockchain technology for banking after suffering through a decade of economic pressures; however, usage is likely to keep growing if conditions worsen in the South American country, blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs says.As regional and geopolitical tensions continue to rise, driven in part by US-Venezuela tensions, causing macroeconomic instability and the bolívar’s continued devaluation, the TRM Labs team predicted in a report on Thursday that demand for stablecoins as both a store of value and a medium of exchange will rise. At the same time, regulatory ambiguity and continued uncertainty surrounding the country’s crypto…

Peter Zhang Dec 13, 2025 17:18 LDO price prediction points to $0.75-$1.27 upside potential as technical indicators show bullish momentum building despite recent weakness below key moving averages. Lido DAO (LDO) is showing early signs of a technical recovery after testing critical support levels near its 52-week low. With the token currently trading at $0.60, multiple analysts are converging on upside targets between $0.75 and $1.27, supported by improving momentum indicators and oversold conditions. LDO Price Prediction Summary • LDO short-term target (1 week): $0.68 (+13.3%) • Lido DAO medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.75-$1.27 range (+25% to +112%) • Key…

Bitcoin BTC$90,211.14 has so far bounced above $90,000, 15% higher from its Nov. 21 low of around $80,000, with price finding confluence support across three important cost basis metrics: the 2024 yearly volume weighted cost basis, the True Market Mean, and the average U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) cost basis. These metrics help to identify where investors are most likely to defend positions during drawdowns. The area of support proved vital, as it aligned closely with the average acquisition prices of multiple investor cohorts.First, the True Market Mean, represents the average onchain purchase price of bitcoin held by active market…

The bitcoin price was trading in the $92,000 range earlier today but has now dropped back toward $90,000, reflecting continued volatility despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut.  After briefly spiking above $93,000 yesterday, the crypto fell below $90,000 and stabilized around $90,600 at the time of writing. The pullback comes amid mixed signals from the Fed. While the rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% was widely anticipated, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks and a 9–3 split among FOMC members — one favoring a deeper 50-basis-point cut and two opposing any reduction — tempered enthusiasm for risk assets, including BTC.…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum has retraced below the $3,200 level following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, a move that initially sparked volatility across the crypto market. While many expected a stronger reaction from Ethereum, the asset instead slipped lower as traders reassessed the macro environment and the implications of a potential shift toward stagflation. Despite this pullback, on-chain data suggests that the underlying market structure may be quietly improving. According to new insights from CryptoQuant, Ethereum’s Net Taker Volume (30-day moving average) is…

YouTube has added PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. creators. The choice routes through PayPal’s payout infrastructure rather than requiring YouTube to custody or transfer crypto directly.According to Fortune, PayPal crypto chief May Zabaneh confirmed the arrangement. Google and YouTube also confirmed PYUSD was added as a payout option for eligible creators.The change lands inside one of the largest recurring creator pay streams in media. YouTube has paid out more than $100 billion to creators over the past four years.That implies roughly $25 billion per year flowing through the platform’s monetization stack. The immediate impact is not…

Crypto stablecoin issuer Tether says it has launched a bid to fully acquire the Italian professional soccer club, Juventus Football Club, which has reportedly already been shot down.Tether said on Friday that it submitted a binding all-cash proposal to Exor, the holding company of the Agnelli family, for its 65.4% controlling stake in Juventus that it has held for over 100 years.If Exor agrees, then Tether will make a “public offer for the remaining shares at the same price.” Juventus is a public company with a market capitalization of 944.49 million euros ($1.1 billion), having closed trading on Friday up…

XRP has been under clear pressure in recent sessions, sliding toward its lowest price of the year as the broader crypto market continues to absorb heavy selling. Sentiment remains fragile, and many traders have shifted into defensive positioning while awaiting clearer macro signals. Related Reading According to a new report from CryptoQuant, however, the underlying picture is more complex than the price chart suggests. Despite the short-term decline, XRP whales are becoming increasingly active, showing no hesitation in trading and accumulating even as retail participation weakens. This divergence between whale behavior and market sentiment is noteworthy. Historically, XRP’s most significant…

Mantle price jumped 10% to highs of $1.27 as bulls extended gains above the $1.20 mark. Bulls will eye $2.00 next, but selling pressure may yet resurface. Decentralized finance, tokenization, and ETFs could be key pillars for bulls. Mantle (MNT) has surged past the $1.20 threshold with a +10% surge in the past 24 hours, signaling potential sustained momentum. As of writing on December 12, 2025, MNT traded around $1.26. The recovery in the period follows recent consolidation, which mirrored the broader market. A similar outlook surrounded most decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset (RWA)  focused tokens. Mantle price rides…

Coinbase is reportedly preparing to launch its own prediction markets, powered by U.S.-based operator Kalshi, in a move that could expand the types of assets available on the exchange amid cooling investor interest in cryptocurrencies, according to reporting from Bloomberg and CNBC. The announcement is expected to come next week, coinciding with Coinbase’s “Coinbase System Update” showcase on Dec. 17. While the exchange declined to confirm specifics, it encouraged users to tune into the livestream for updates. Rumors of the new prediction markets have been circulating for nearly a month. In mid-November, tech researcher Jane Manchun Wong shared a screenshot…