Hassan Shittu, Author at ValueWalk https://www.valuewalk.com/author/hassan-shittu/ ValueWalk provides unique coverage on the stock market, cryptocurrencies, and personal finance space. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:46:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.valuewalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-valuewalk-favicon-32x32.png Hassan Shittu, Author at ValueWalk https://www.valuewalk.com/author/hassan-shittu/ 32 32 https://wordpress-785388-2830660.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VWP_logo_favicon-13-300x300.png https://wordpress-785388-2830660.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VWP_logo_final-11_272.png 005a8c 2025 Rewind: Coinbase Makes S&P 500 Debut as Crypto Goes Mainstream https://www.valuewalk.com/news/2025-rewind-coinbase-makes-sp-500-debut-as-crypto-goes-mainstream/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:44:54 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2589387 An image of crypto exchange Coinbase running on a smartphone.

Will Coinbase compete with the likes of Schwab and Fidelity in the future? Coinbase was at the forefront of the crypto industry in 2025, hitting milestones few could have predicted for a crypto exchange company. In May 2025, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) achieved a historic milestone by becoming the… Continue reading 2025 Rewind: Coinbase Makes S&P 500 Debut as Crypto Goes Mainstream

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Strategy Hits Brakes on Bitcoin Buys, Looks to Build $2.1B War Chest https://www.valuewalk.com/news/strategy-hits-brakes-on-bitcoin-buys-looks-to-build-2-1b-war-chest/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:28:22 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2589370 The Strategy logo.

Should crypto investors be worried about Strategy suddenly changing tactics? Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has quietly pressed pause on its once-relentless BTC buying spree, shifting its focus toward building a sizable cash buffer. A recent filing shows Strategy’s newly created USD reserve has… Continue reading Strategy Hits Brakes on Bitcoin Buys, Looks to Build $2.1B War Chest

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Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Face December Pullback With $1.13B in Outflows https://www.valuewalk.com/news/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-face-december-pullback-with-1-13b-in-outflows/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2589360 An image of coins representing Bitcoin and Ethereum.

It hasn’t been a December to remember for crypto. Yet another stark reality check for crypto investors unfolded last week. After the early December rollercoaster of ETF flows, the market had seen a modest recovery of roughly $465 million across Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the two-week stretch ending December… Continue reading Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Face December Pullback With $1.13B in Outflows

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Binance Eyes US Comeback, But Has the Market Moved On? https://www.valuewalk.com/news/binance-eyes-us-comeback-but-has-the-market-moved-on/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:23:21 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2589268 A photo of the Binance logo.

The cryptocurrency landscape looks significantly different from what it was in 2022. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is quietly exploring a return to the U.S. market, but the strategy under discussion would significantly dilute Changpeng Zhao’s influence, as the exchange tries to win back regulators and… Continue reading Binance Eyes US Comeback, But Has the Market Moved On?

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UK Proposes Plan to Bring Bank-like Regulation to Crypto Companies https://www.valuewalk.com/news/uk-proposes-plan-to-bring-bank-like-regulation-to-crypto-companies/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:32:20 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2588880 A photo of Tower Bridge in London

Will a new, more transparent framework attract more crypto companies to the UK? The UK Treasury is set to bring cryptocurrency markets fully under formal regulation by late 2027. According to The Guardian and Reuters, under the proposal, crypto companies would be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and… Continue reading UK Proposes Plan to Bring Bank-like Regulation to Crypto Companies

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Digital Pound Incoming? UK Targets Huge Stablecoin Push in 2026 https://www.valuewalk.com/news/digital-pound-incoming-uk-targets-huge-stablecoin-push-in-2026/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:02:57 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2588786 A stack of pound sterling notes.

The stablecoin market is dominated by US dollar-backed tokens, but that might change in 2026. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set its sights firmly on stablecoins as a major priority for 2026. In a recent letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi outlined plans… Continue reading Digital Pound Incoming? UK Targets Huge Stablecoin Push in 2026

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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral https://www.valuewalk.com/news/cftc-launches-digital-assets-pilot-allowing-bitcoin-ether-and-usdc-as-collateral/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:20:04 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2588502

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program permitting Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. Announced in Washington by Acting Chair Caroline Pham, the initiative marks a step toward clearer, practical rules for tokenized assets under the GENIUS Act, following… Continue reading CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral

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Binance Employee Suspended for Using Official X Account to Pump Token https://www.valuewalk.com/news/binance-employee-suspended-for-using-official-x-account-to-pump-token/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:01:28 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2588333 A photo of the Binance logo with a fifty dollar bill and a Bitcoin.

Binance has suspended an employee after an internal review found the individual used one of the exchange’s official X accounts to promote a newly issued token. The post, later deleted, featured an image tied to a BNB Chain token called “Year of Yellow Fruit.” On-chain timestamps show the token creation… Continue reading Binance Employee Suspended for Using Official X Account to Pump Token

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Early December ETFs See $153M Exit as Bitcoin and Ethereum Pull Back After Late-November Gains https://www.valuewalk.com/news/early-december-etfs-see-153m-exit-as-bitcoin-and-ethereum-pull-back-after-late-november-gains/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:51:47 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2588243 Photo of a golden Bitcoin emblem

After ending November on a high note with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs pulling in $380 million, the start of December flipped the script. From Dec. 1–5, top Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows of about $87.8 million and $65.4 million, according to Farside Investors. Investors appear to be taking… Continue reading Early December ETFs See $153M Exit as Bitcoin and Ethereum Pull Back After Late-November Gains

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Bank of America Will Now Allow Crypto Investments in Bank Accounts, Recommends 1-4% Allocation https://www.valuewalk.com/news/bank-of-america-will-now-allow-crypto-investments-in-bank-accounts/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:02:11 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?p=2587974 American flag in front of a skyscraper

Bank of America is taking an important step into digital assets, opening the door for millions of its wealth management clients to hold crypto directly in their portfolios. The bank confirmed that its Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank, and Merrill Edge customers will now receive formal guidance on crypto… Continue reading Bank of America Will Now Allow Crypto Investments in Bank Accounts, Recommends 1-4% Allocation

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