Recent News on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Finance | Yellow

A viral discussion about quantum computers hacking Satoshi Nakamoto’s early Bitcoin wallets has revived debate over whether legacy addresses could one day be exposed. Experts say risks exist but remain decades away.

Ripple testing $1.3B RLUSD on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain using Wormhole ahead of 2026 launch pending NYDFS approval.

Visa launches Stablecoins Advisory Practice with $3.5B settlement volume as market cap exceeds $300B following GENIUS Act passage.

Glider CEO Brian Huang says crypto is headed toward a chainless future, where users won’t need to pick networks, manage bridges, or understand blockchain mechanics, a shift he believes is crucial for mainstream adoption.

Strategy buys 10,645 BTC for $980M in second straight $1B weekly purchase, pushing holdings to 671,268 despite MSTR stock down 41% YTD.

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates to 0.75% on December 19, threatening Bitcoin with potential 30% decline to $70,000.

NYT investigation finds SEC dismissed or paused over 60% of crypto cases after Trump returned, with many firms having Trump ties.

JPMorgan launches My OnChain Net Yield Fund on Ethereum with $100M, marking major institutional move into tokenized finance.

Japan’s central bank is preparing to begin selling portions of its ¥83 trillion ETF portfolio next month under a cautious plan that may take more than a century to complete. The BOJ aims to avoid market disruption by offloading assets gradually and may pause sales during major financial shocks.

Coinbase and Kalshi will announce prediction markets partnership next week as exchange expands beyond crypto assets.