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Cryptocurrency News 18 December 2025 - 20 December 2025

Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Visa and Mastercard agreed Dec. 19 to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action over ATM fees, with Visa responsible for about $88.8 million. Visa shares closed at $349.25, up 0.94% on the day. The company also launched USDC stablecoin settlement in the U.S. and announced new AI commerce initiatives. Major retailers objected to Visa’s proposed merchant antitrust settlement.
20 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $317.21 Friday, up 1.35%, after a volatile December. The stock fell sharply earlier in the month when management projected 2026 expenses could reach $105 billion, above analyst estimates. The bank also hired Berkshire Hathaway’s Todd Combs to lead a new $10 billion investment team. Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings are due Jan. 13, 2026.
20 December 2025
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Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

DraftKings launched DraftKings Predictions, a CFTC-regulated app for trading event contracts, now live in 38 states with some restrictions. Coinbase filed lawsuits against Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan, arguing that prediction markets should be regulated federally, not by state gambling authorities. Polymarket also reported renewed growth.
20 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase closed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at $245.12, up 2.47%, with about 10.61 million shares traded, then edged to $245.78 after hours. The move followed a volatile week tied to Bitcoin’s rebound and news that Coinbase filed federal lawsuits against Connecticut, Michigan, and Illinois over regulation of prediction markets. The company plans to launch CFTC-regulated event contracts in January 2026.
20 December 2025
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Prediction Markets Surge on Dec. 19, 2025: Robinhood’s NFL “Combos,” DraftKings’ New Predictions App, Coinbase Lawsuits, and Polymarket’s Latest Turbulence

Prediction Markets Surge on Dec. 19, 2025: Robinhood’s NFL “Combos,” DraftKings’ New Predictions App, Coinbase Lawsuits, and Polymarket’s Latest Turbulence

DraftKings launched a standalone prediction-market product Friday, while Coinbase sued three U.S. states over event contract regulation. Polymarket restored services after a Polygon-related outage. Robinhood expanded sports-style contracts, letting users trade preset NFL combinations and real-time player-performance contracts, with plans for custom combos in 2026. CEO Vlad Tenev called this the start of a “prediction market supercycle.”
20 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Dec. 19, 2025: MSCI Index Risk, Bitcoin Rebound, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Dec. 19, 2025: MSCI Index Risk, Bitcoin Rebound, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) closed Friday at $164.58, up 4.01%, and traded at $165.04 after hours as Bitcoin rose above $88,000. MSCI is considering excluding companies like Strategy from its global equity indexes due to large digital asset holdings, with a decision expected by Jan. 15. JPMorgan estimates up to $2.8 billion in outflows if exclusion occurs. U.S. markets reopen Monday, Dec. 22.
20 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, on Dec. 19, 2025, pushing the company further into blockchain payments. SOFI shares rose about 2.2% to $27.13 in late trading, with volume near 85 million. The stablecoin, backed 1:1 with cash reserves, debuted on Ethereum, with plans for wider rollout. SoFi says retail access will follow in the coming months.
19 December 2025
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Intuit Stock INTU Today Dec 19 2025: Circle USDC Stablecoin Partnership, TurboTax Tax-Season Push, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Intuit Stock INTU Today Dec 19 2025: Circle USDC Stablecoin Partnership, TurboTax Tax-Season Push, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Intuit Inc. shares (NASDAQ: INTU) were trading around $670 on Friday, December 19, 2025, edging higher in early afternoon trading as investors digested a fresh fintech catalyst alongside tax-season positioning. The headline driver behind the latest attention is Intuit’s multi-year strategic partnership with Circle to bring stablecoin (USDC) infrastructure into parts of the Intuit ecosystem—an announcement that connects directly to some of Intuit’s biggest platforms (TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma) and its long-term push to make money movement faster, more programmable, and more global. Intuit Inc.+1 Below is a roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and analyses circulating on Dec.
19 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 1:17 p.m. ET (Dec. 19, 2025): XRP Rebounds Near $1.88 as Spot ETF Inflows Grow and Macro Volatility Persists

XRP Price Today at 1:17 p.m. ET (Dec. 19, 2025): XRP Rebounds Near $1.88 as Spot ETF Inflows Grow and Macro Volatility Persists

XRP traded near $1.88 Friday afternoon after dipping to around $1.77 earlier in the session, with 24-hour volume at about $4.5 billion and market cap near $113.6 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The token rebounded from key support levels but remained below the $2.00 mark as traders weighed ETF inflows against macro pressures from U.S. inflation data and global rate hikes.
19 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: ETH Treasury Update, Shareholder Vote, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: ETH Treasury Update, Shareholder Vote, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is back in the spotlight on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after another week that perfectly captures what trading BMNR has become: a high-beta wager on crypto sentiment, Ethereum’s price path, and BitMine’s aggressive “ETH treasury” strategy. The Motley Fool As of mid-session pricing data on Dec. 19, BMNR was trading around $31 on heavy volume after a strong intraday move, even as commentary this week highlighted the stock’s sharp pullback over recent sessions. The Motley Fool Below is a full roundup of the most important news, filings, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating as
19 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Prediction‑Market Lawsuits, “Everything Exchange” Expansion, and Wall Street Forecasts

Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Prediction‑Market Lawsuits, “Everything Exchange” Expansion, and Wall Street Forecasts

December 19, 2025 Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is back in the spotlight on Friday as investors weigh a fresh wave of legal headlines against the company’s biggest strategic pivot in years: becoming an “everything exchange” that blends crypto, stocks, tokenized equities, and prediction markets in one app. As of 15:48 UTC on Dec. 19, COIN shares traded around $241.45, up about 0.94% on the day, after opening near $242.49 and moving in a $241.04–$247.19 intraday range. Coinbase’s market capitalization at that time was roughly $71.3 billion, with about 6.7 million shares traded. That price action may look calm, but
19 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

XRP traded near $1.87 at 9:37 a.m. ET Friday after swinging between $1.77 and $1.93 in volatile action. The token is down about 2% in 24 hours, with $4.4 billion in volume and a $113 billion market cap. U.S. CPI data and Fed rate expectations, along with a Bank of Japan rate hike, have driven choppy trading. ETF inflows remain strong, but retail demand appears weaker.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., on December 18, 2025. Shares rose 4% to $26.29 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFi says it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, aiming to provide payments infrastructure for banks and fintechs. SoFiUSD will debut on Ethereum, with plans for cross-chain expansion.
19 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 19, 2025: ETH Treasury Surge, Dilution Vote, and What Investors Are Watching

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 19, 2025: ETH Treasury Surge, Dilution Vote, and What Investors Are Watching

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) traded at $28.43, down 3.02% as of 12:51 UTC Dec. 19, after disclosing holdings of 3.97 million ETH and $1 billion in cash. The firm reported owning over 3.2% of the Ethereum supply and outlined plans to launch its “Made in America Validator Network” staking initiative in early 2026.
19 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holding 3,967,210 ETH, 193 BTC, and $1 billion in cash as of December 14, according to an SEC filing. Shares traded at $28.43, down 3%. Investors are watching a proxy vote on share issuance and recent executive changes. The stock’s price continues to track Ethereum sentiment and treasury accumulation.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies shares closed up 4.04% at $26.29 Thursday after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. The company claims it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain. Trading volume reached 44.3 million shares. After-hours trading was flat, with shares at $26.30 as of 7:34 p.m. ET.
19 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit shares closed at $668.88 Thursday, up 1.23%, then slipped to $668.30 after hours. The company announced a partnership with Circle to add USDC stablecoin features to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, and launched a new tax campaign for 2025 filings. Shares remain about 17.8% below their 52-week high set in July.
19 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin is ending another volatile December session in familiar territory: traders keep defending the mid-$80,000s, but rallies toward $90,000 have struggled to stick. The day’s narrative is being shaped by a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print, a rebound in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and growing attention on a massive year-end options expiration that could amplify price swings into Christmas week. Bitcoin price today (BTC): latest levels and today’s trading range Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $85,200, down roughly 0.8% over the last 24 hours. Today’s session saw a wide band—roughly $84,461 (low) to $89,230 (high)—underscoring that volatility remains a defining feature
18 December 2025
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