NYT ‘Pips’ Hints & Answers For Thursday, December 18

Another day, another trio of Pips puzzles to purposely procrastinate with, putting off the pesky problems that need solving (probably). The weekend approaches, oh my Pipsqueaks. It’ll be Christmas in ...

Polygon PoS Recovers from Node Incident, Services Restored

Key Points: Polygon PoS network faced failure affecting RPC nodes but maintained block production. Quick response showcases crisis management, yet POL tokens dropped by 4%. Reinforced technological me...

Michael Saylor Predicts Quantum Computing Will Make Bitcoin Stronger And Scarcer ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp As the debate for Bitcoin’s long-term survival in the face of rising quantum computing threats rages on, Strategy founder Michael Saylor has weighed in. Sa...

GBP/USD steady near 1.3370 as traders await BoE and US CPI data

The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from the 1.3310 area, or a one-week low, and oscillates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Thursday. Spot prices currently tr...

Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act Proposes Federal Taskforce to Tackle Cryptocurrency Fraud

The SAFE Crypto Act, introduced by Senators Elissa Slotkin and Jerry Moran, establishes a federal taskforce to combat cryptocurrency scams by coordinating government, law enforcement, and industry eff...

Solana Price Prediction December 2025: Network Resilience Strengthens Bullish Case, DeepSnitch AI Jumps 88%

Solana remained fully operational this week despite reports of an industrial-scale distributed denial-of-service attack that peaked near six terabits per second. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko de...

Bitfinex waives fees across its entire trading platform

Leading digital asset exchange Bitfinex has eliminated all trading fees across its platform, effective immediately. The move positions the exchange among the first major centralized venues to adopt a ...

Upbit Suspends Polygon Network Deposits And Withdrawals

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Bitcoin’s Make-or-Break Phase Begins: Weekly Support Holds, Momentum Fades

Bitcoin has entered a critical make-or-break phase as price clings to key weekly support while momentum continues to fade. Despite holding above a major confluence zone, repeated rejections overhead s...

Today’s Wordle #1643 Hints & Answer For Thursday, December 18

How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Today is Thor’s Day, which means yesterday was Wordle Wednesday. Every Wednesday I give you fine Wordlers a new riddle, brai...

Federal Reserve Rescinds Guidance on Crypto Businesses

Key Points: Federal Reserve rescinds 2023 guidance affecting uninsured banks in crypto. This decision may influence banking participation in crypto. The market awaits further clarity on banking and cr...

Hyperliquid Validators Vote to Exclude Inaccessible HYPE From Supply

The Hyper Foundation proposed a validator vote to formally recognize HYPE tokens held in the Hyperliquid protocol’s Assistance Fund system address as permanently inaccessible, excluding them from the ...

India’s competition regulator approves Coinbase minority stake in CoinDCX

The Competition Commission of India, which oversees and promotes fair competition in the country, has cleared Coinbase’s acquisition of a minority stake in cryptocurrency platform CoinDCX.  In a notic...

Chainlink Whales Accumulate Amid Key Support Retest, Signaling Potential Upside

Chainlink whale accumulation signals growing confidence in LINK’s future, with top 100 holders adding 20.46 million tokens worth $263 million since early November, per Santiment data. This activity, a...

Crypto stocks jump as bitcoin suddenly breaks $90,000; HUT and COIN lead gains

Shares of crypto-linked companies are rallying after the price of bitcoin BTC$85,966.62 surged more than 2.8% in an hour to rise above $90,000, marking a fresh high and reigniting interest across the ...

Thursday, December 18 (Natural Remedies)

Today’s NYT Strands hints and answers Credit: New York Times A week from today is Christmas. It’s been so nice here, it really hasn’t felt like Christmas much to me. I’m behind on my Christmas s...

Coinbase Secures Final Approval For Strategic Stake In Indian Exchange CoinDCX

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Two Key Reasons Bitcoin Enters Bear Markets: Wall Street Veteran

According to Wall Street veteran and mathematician Fred Krueger, Bitcoin bear markets happen for exactly two reasons: first, when global liquidity turns negative, in the case of Fed tightening; second...

Tether Launches PearPass as Cloud-Free Password Manager

Key Points: Tether introduces PearPass, enhancing privacy and security for users. PearPass offers end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer device sync. Passed an independent security audit; supports ope...

The Solana Altcoins That Crypto Developers Are Most Focused On Have Been Revealed – Here’s the List

The Solana Altcoins That Crypto Developers Are Most Focused On Have Been Revealed – Here’s the List – Bitcoin Sistemi ...

BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 3.97M ETH Amid Dip, Hinting at Institutional Confidence

BitMine Immersion Technologies has increased its Ethereum holdings to 3.97 million ETH by acquiring 48,049 ETH at an average price of $3,074, totaling around $11.6 billion in value. This move amid a m...

Here’s How Milk Mocha ($HUGS) Built an Institutional-Level Setup Driving 2000x Talk

Discussion across the crypto space continues to grow around Milk Mocha ($HUGS), with many highlighting its possible 2000x upside. The presale pace has been strong, reflecting steady confidence from a ...

This New Altcoin Under $0.04 Is Drawing Attention After a 250% Surge, Here’s the Breakdown

There are some of the best crypto moves that occur when the majority take action. A token starts to gain traction in a steady, not a hyped manner, but due to the fact that progress and involvement are...

A Hopeful Signal For Crypto’s Regulatory Future

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Trump Speech LIVE Today: Will Bitcoin or Crypto Come Up?

The post Trump Speech LIVE Today: Will Bitcoin or Crypto Come Up? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News December 18, 2025 01:00:35 UTC Crypto Under Pressure as Market Sentiment Slips Into Fear The ...

U.S. Stock Dip Reflects on Crypto Market Dynamics

Key Points: U.S. stock market declines reflect broader macroeconomic trends. Crypto markets see declines amid global market shifts. Market analysts emphasize the role of Federal Reserve policy. On Dec...

Exploring the Potential of AGI: Hardware and Software Synergy

Iris Coleman Dec 17, 2025 06:09 Dan Fu from together.ai argues that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is achievable by optimizing software-hardware co-design, enh...

The future lies in purpose-built blockchains

Ava Labs is entering 2025 with a long-term strategy focused on purpose-built blockchains rather than short-term market trends, according to the company’s chief business officer. Summary John Nahas of ...

‘Sharks’ Add $4.7 Billion in Bitcoin as Low Prices Attract Smaller HODLers ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Bitcoin’s recent price drop below $90k has given “sharks” an opportunity to increase their reserves at a discounted rate. The largest cryptocurrency by mar...

XRP ETFs Attract Steady Inflows as Institutional Demand May Reshape Exposure

XRP ETFs have extended their inflow streak for over a month, attracting more than $1 billion in assets as institutional investors seek regulated exposure to XRP in the US. This shift highlights growin...

What’s Fueling This Rally?|Live Bitcoin News

Monero price is up 6 percent with the introduction of perpetual swaps on Hyperliquid. The demand for privacy coins increases following the push of Bitcoin to $85K. Trade volume increases by 13 percent...

Revolutionary XRP Algorithmic Trading Service Launches For Accredited Investors

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