XRP breaks $2.12 as shrinking exchange supply lead to price squeeze higher

Coinbase announced that Brevis (BREV) spot trading will be launched on January 6, 2026, and the BREV USD trading pair will be open in regions that support trading later today, provided liquidity conditions are met. Brevis' current market value is $88 million, and liquidity conditions may affect the opening hours of trading pairs. （BWEnews）

Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach. What to know : Ledger, the maker of one of the most popular hardware wallets in crypto, confirmed Monday that a trove of customer data was exposed in a breach linked to its third-party payment processor, Global-e, sending fresh waves of concern through the crypto community. While Ledger says private keys, wallet funds and payment information were not accessed, the incident exposed the names and contact details of users who purchased devices through its online store, reigniting long-standing fears about recurring data leaks and the real-world risks they can create. Security researchers warn that similar campaigns following past Ledger leaks have led to wallet takeovers, financial losses and, in some cases, concerns about physical targeting in so-called “wrench attacks.”

Venezuelan officials are in negotiations with the United States to discuss matters related to exporting oil to the United States. （Watcher.Guru）

Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week. What to know : Senators from both parties met for the first time in 2026 to restart talks over the crypto market structure bill. Senator Tim Scott, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, is reportedly pressing for a markup on the bill next week. It's unclear whether it's possible for the parties to hash out a compromise measure to meet that timeline, considering the several major stickying points for Democratic negotiators.

[Federal Reserve Releases December 10, 2025 Discount Rate Meeting Minutes] The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of the December 10, 2025 discount rate meeting, during which the discount rate provided to depository institutions through the discount window was reviewed and approved. The process for setting the discount rate differs from the process used by the Federal Open Market Committee to set the target range for the federal funds rate. Media inquiries can be sent via email to media@frb.gov or by calling 202-452-2955.