Bitcoin tumbled 5% on Tuesday to around $97,000, while crypto exchanges closed out $205 million worth of open futures contracts within the span of one hour to prevent further losses.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed a significant meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The dinner highlights Ripple’s expanding influence amidst the changing regulatory environment in the US, sparking optimism for the crypto market in 2025.

Bitcoin is setting the stage for a significant rally after reclaiming the $100K mark and establishing a higher high on the 4-hour timeframe. While some analysts predict a potential top at the $108,300 level, on-chain data and expert insights suggest a more extended bullish trend may be underway.

The appeal will address whether certain digital assets traded on Coinbase qualify as securities. It will also clarify if transactions involving these assets require an investment contract under the Howey test. 

A Texas federal court judge ordered Frank Richard Ahlgren III and any associates to hand over any crypto public and private keys, accounts and access codes.

A Canadian volunteer moderator of a crypto forum has reportedly gone into hiding with his family after kidnappers allegedly attempted to abduct him and force him to give up his Bitcoin.