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Bitcoin has been trading in an agonizingly narrow and dull range for weeks now. Why is the market so slow at the moment?

The CLARITY Act may become a big catalyst for stablecoin adoption in 2026 — and that means even more interest in US sovereign debt.

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TOP STORY

Bitcoin, Ethereum Go Sideways All December: Why Is The Market So Slow?

Bitcoin and Ethereum are stuck in neutral, but the leverage is piling up.

Despite stagnant prices and fear gripping the market, traders quietly added $3 billion in futures exposure this month.

With whale inflows to Binance dropping 50%, selling pressure has paused—but the buildup of leverage suggests a violent move is brewing.

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QUICK N DIRTY

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP are seeing a volatile Monday even though the holiday period was supposed to be quiet: here’s what’s moving markets today.

Bitcoin is seeing new interest from US senators buying ETFs: here’s who added BTC to their portfolio.

The market has been dull and slow for weeks, meaning even a promised dead cat bounce has not materialized for Bitcoin. What is going on?

FINTECH FOCUS

How The CLARITY Act Could Boost Stablecoin Adoption In 2026

The U.S. debt crisis just found a surprising new buyer: stablecoins.

With the national debt hitting $38.4 trillion, White House Crypto Czar David Sacks confirmed the Senate will mark up the CLARITY Act in January, paving the way for a market that could soon hold trillions in U.S. Treasuries.

If forecasts hold, stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether could surpass China and Japan as top holders of U.S. debt.

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