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Northern Data sold its Bitcoin mining subsidiary Peak Mining for up to $200 million to companies linked to Tether executives.
The buyers include entities directed by Tether co-founder Giancarlo Devasini and CEO Paolo Ardoino.
This transaction highlights interconnected investments in the crypto sector and raises questions about related-party dealings.
Northern Data, the German AI data center operator backed by stablecoin...
$23.6 Billion Bitcoin Options Set to Expire Next Friday Amid Year-End Volatility
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Quick Take
A record $23.6 billion
in notional Bitcoin options value is scheduled to expire on December 26, 2025.
Call options show heavy clustering at $100,000 and $120,000 strikes, reflecting upside bets.
Put options are concentrated near $85,000, indicating downside protection.
The max pain price sits at $96,000, where option sellers would face minimal
losses.
One of the largest Bitcoin options
expiries on record approaches as traders...
US Senator Cynthia Lummis, Leading Crypto Advocate, Announces Retirement
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has decided not to run for reelection in 2026, ending her Senate term in 2027.
As a prominent crypto supporter, her departure represents a loss for the digital assets industry amid ongoing legislative efforts.
Rep. Harriet Hageman is reportedly considering a bid for the open seat.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key figure in promoting cryptocurrency-friendly policies, announced on December 19,...
US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Nominees to Lead CFTC and FDIC
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The US Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Mike Selig as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Travis Hill as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC).
Both nominees, selected by President Donald Trump, are viewed as supportive of cryptocurrency, with Selig pledging to prioritize digital assets and Hill addressing debanking concerns.
The appointments could enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, including...
Coinbase Rolls Out Stock Trading, Prediction Markets in Push to Become ‘Everything Exchange’
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Stock trading now available commission-free in the Coinbase app for U.S. users, with extended hours for select symbols.
Prediction markets launched via integration with regulated platform Kalshi, starting with $1 minimum trades in USD or USDC.
Plans for stock-linked perpetual futures outside the U.S. in early 2026 and tokenized equities via new institutional platform Coinbase Tokenize.
Additional features include Solana token DEX trading via...




