California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht

Potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom again goaded the president with a website highlighting ties to those with criminal records, including some in crypto.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/17/california-s-newsom-pokes-trump-flagging-convicted-crypto-allies-cz-ross-ulbricht

Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/17/traders-mull-the-bottom-as-bitcoin-returns-to-week-s-lows-below-usd86-000

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/16/exodus-joins-stablecoin-race-with-moonpay-backed-digital-dollar

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/16/bitcoin-s-massive-underperformance-to-stocks-in-q4-bodes-well-for-january-says-k33-s-lunde

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/16/bitcoin-derivatives-point-to-broad-range-play-between-usd85-000-usd100-000

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/15/much-more-than-a-backend-refresh-coinbase-s-fintech-pivot-hits-milestone

U.S. SEC chief warns watchdogs need to be limited in tapping crypto's power to snoop

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/15/u-s-sec-chief-warns-watchdogs-need-to-be-limited-in-tapping-crypto-s-power-to-snoop