The price of Bitcoin has made a solid start to the new year, jumping above the $90,000 mark on Friday, January 2nd. While this newly-found momentum could have been triggered by a plethora of factors, an on-chain expert has pointed out that whale activity is not one of them. Look Closer: BTC Whale Holdings Actually

If 2024 was the year crypto reentered the mainstream through TV tickers and glossy ETF commercials, then 2025 was the year the market learned to live with that attention. It absorbed it, metabolized it, and let it shape how liquidity moved day to day. Some stories were loud and obvious. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in The post Bitcoin price charts lied to you last year, while these eight on-chain signals quietly predicted every single move in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

According to onchain data from CryptoQuant, claims that big holders are massively reaccumulating Bitcoin are exaggerated. The numbers that many share on social media can be distorted by exchange moves, not fresh buying. That distortion matters because large transfers tied to exchanges can look like one entity is piling in, when the action is often internal bookkeeping. Related Reading: Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators Whale Wallet Totals Can Be Misleading Exchange firms often merge funds from many small accounts into fewer large wallets for operational or compliance reasons. When that happens, onchain trackers may count those consolidated addresses as “whales,” inflating the apparent number of very large holders. According to Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, once those exchange-related shifts are removed from the data, the balance held by true large holders is still falling. Balances in addresses holding between 100 to 1,000 BTC […]

Crypto expert JV has told XRP investors about what he described as the greatest blessings. This came as he also revealed that he has been accumulating XRP in preparation for a potential bull run for the altcoin.  Expert Tells XRP Investors Of The Greatest Blessings  In an X post, JV stated that XRP under $2

A crypto analyst has predicted that the Ethereum price could balloon to $3,500 soon, potentially breaking free of the bearish pressure that has suppressed its momentum for much of 2025. Although ETH is currently trading more than 37.5% below its all-time highs, the analyst has outlined technical indicators and market structure signals suggesting $3,500 is a realistic short-term target for the cryptocurrency.   Related Reading: Crypto ETFs Defy The Pullback With $32 Billion In Fresh Investor Cash Ethereum Price Setup Points To $3,500 Rebound Crypto market analyst Tryrex has delivered a fresh outlook on the Ethereum price, pointing to conditions that could support a strong upside move to $3,500 in the coming months. In his post on X, the expert suggested that ETH may be approaching the end of its prolonged corrective phase and may be preparing for a decisive bounce.  Tryrex highlighted the possibility of a strong rebound developing in the first quarter of 2026, driven by Ethereum’s […]

The company continued to diversify into the AI and high-performance computing sectors in 2025, with major deals and credit expansions.

Attacks against Bitcoin and crypto holders became increasingly physical in 2025. Here's a look back at some of the horrific assaults.

Initially, Bitcoin began the last month of 2025 with significant bearish momentum, with the price structure taking on a clear bearish direction. However, this downside momentum soon weakened after the flagship cryptocurrency encountered its $85,000 support. Since then, Bitcoin traded mostly within a consolidatory range, struggling to break out of either end of the chart

Bitcoin ended 2025 with a realized daily volatility of 2.24%, the lowest annual reading in the asset's recorded history. K33 Research's volatility chart stretches back to 2012, when Bitcoin saw daily moves of 7.58%, and shows steady compression through each cycle: 3.34% in 2022, 2.80% in 2024, and now 2.24% in 2025. Yet, the narrative The post Bitcoin is now less volatile than Nvidia, a statistical anomaly that completely changes your risk calculation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

It was an eventful day in terms of geopolitical tension.

Bitfarms Ltd. has completed the sale of its Paso Pe Bitcoin mining site in Paraguay, ending its presence in Latin America. The 70-megawatt facility was sold for up to $30 million, a move that the company says will free cash for projects in North America. Reports have disclosed the deal as part of Bitfarms’ plan

Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure.

Today marks Bitcoin's 17th birthday.

Ripple’s XRP has shown signs of strength entering 2026, bouncing off key support levels after a prolonged downtrend. While the price action remains below major moving averages, the recent bullish push is giving traders a reason to watch closely. Momentum is shifting, but major resistance levels still need to be cleared to confirm a reversal.

ETH continues to consolidate around the key $3k resistance level. Despite several short-term attempts to break higher, the broader trend remains fragile. While the recent bounce offers short-term momentum, the asset still lacks confirmation for a sustained bullish reversal. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH is trading within a wide

The price of Bitcoin seems to be positioning for a renewed bullish phase following its positive start to the new year. The premier cryptocurrency closed 2025 with a range-bound price performance, recording no significant movement in the past month of December. However, beneath this early price strength, recent on-chain evaluation reveals that Bitcoin may be at a critical point, where positive price action contrasts with underlying market dynamics.  Negative Ratios Don’t Mean Price Bottoms: Alphractal CEO Alphractal CEO Joao Wedson recently took to X to explain what a negative Sharpe Ratio could mean for the Bitcoin price. For context, the Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio is a metric that measures how efficiently Bitcoin’s returns compensate investors for the level of volatility (risk) taken over a given period.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Shows Aggressive Sellers In Control As BTC Consolidates Below $90K Readings above 1 from this metric signal a healthy market, where investors are […]

Steve Starobinsky’s plan centers on perceived “white space.”

The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country.

Tom Lee, chairman of Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, has asked shareholders to approve a proposal to increase the company’s authorized shares to 50 billion. This “dramatic” increase in the share count, which is currently at 50 million, is aimed at keeping the BMNR stock attractive for retail investors. Why BitMine Authorized Shares Need To Increase:

Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges.

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.

Crypto analyst BALO has predicted that the Dogecoin price could still rally to new all-time highs (ATHs) despite its decline last year. He revealed what level DOGE needs to reclaim to trigger this massive breakout that could lead to new highs.  Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally To ATH With Reclaim Of This Level In an X post, BALO stated that a reclaim of $0.13 could trigger a massive breakout for the Dogecoin price and could lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for the top meme coin. His statement came just before DOGE reclaimed this level, rallying double digits in the last 24 hours.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Long-Term Bullish Structure Still In Play And Will Cross $10 The Dogecoin price rallied alongside other meme coins, with PEPE leading the way with a daily gain of as much as 35%. With DOGE now back above $0.13, a new all-time high could be on the cards, as BALO predicted. His accompanying chart showed that the meme coin could reach a yearly high of around $0.44 this year, then rally to […]

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024581 to $0.00024675. The pre-launch phase began on April 1, following the conclusion of the presale.

Wallet drainer phishing losses dropped sharply in 2025, but security researchers warn activity still rises with market rallies and new attack vectors continue to emerge.

Market expert DeFi Tracer has compiled a series of predictions from an influential figure in the cryptocurrency market — specifically, a “whale,” or an investor with a large portfolio. This particular whale has accurately anticipated every Bitcoin (BTC) all-time high and numerous crypto market tops since 2015.  Long-term Vision The whale’s latest forecasts for 2026,

DOGE is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today.

The Bitcoin price and crypto market might have lagged behind the global financial market in terms of performance following the Christmas holiday. The story was a little different for the digital asset market after the New Year’s holiday, with altcoins specifically enjoying the bulk of the rally. On Friday, January 2nd, the premier cryptocurrency jumped to above the psychological $90,000 level. However, the latest on-chain data suggests that there is no need for investors to be excited about the recent Bitcoin price action. Bitcoin Price Needs To Cross The STH Average Cost At $99,000 In a January 2nd post on the X platform, crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci revealed that the recent price jump for Bitcoin does not say a lot about the current market structure. The on-chain data pundit’s evaluation is based on the Short-Term Holder (STH) Realized Price, which currently lies around the $99,000 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Shows Aggressive Sellers In Control As BTC Consolidates Below […]

The mastermind behind the Bitfinex hack, one of the most prominent cases in crypto security history, has been released early from prison after serving 14 months, under a 2018 law signed by US President Donald Trump. Related Reading: US Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantage To China, Execs Warn Bitfinex Hack

Bitcoin halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 as BTC price action dealt with "geopolitical tension" while TradFi markets were closed.

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is poised for one of its toughest year-end closings to date, as Bitcoin (BTC) prices have retraced below the $90,000 mark from highs exceeding $126,000. This downturn is expected to culminate in a multibillion-dollar loss when the firm releases its fourth-quarter financial results. Strategy’s Earnings Expected To Plunge

XRP spot ETFs have crossed $1 billion in assets under management, with about $1.14 billion spread across five issuers. Net inflows since Nov. 14 sit near $423.27 million. On the same CoinGlass dashboard, XRP itself sits around $1.88, with a market cap of $114.11 billion and about $382.14 million of 24-hour spot volume. If your The post XRP’s $1 billion ETF record is misleading, and one hidden flow metric explains why price remains stagnant appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP had a controversial 2025 - an all-time high, and a subsequent drop.

For the majority of December, Bitcoin maintained a stable price range between $85,000 – $90,000 following the initial heavy corrections seen in Q4 2025. Amid the cheers of the new year, the flagship cryptocurrency has once again retested the proven price resistance around $90,500, but the market still bears a sense of uncertainty. Related Reading: XRP Faces Strong Social Discontent—Is A 50% Bullish Reversal Just Around The Corner? Bitcoin Coinbase Premium To Rebound?  In an X post on January 2, renowned analyst Burak Kesmeci shares an insightful analysis of the Bitcoin market following the asset’s positive start to 2026. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency has gained by almost 4% since the new year commenced two days ago. Amid the mild market euphoria, Kesmeci highlights a simultaneous rise in Coinbase premiums across the Bitcoin and Ethereum market suggesting the recent price gains are significantly influenced by US investors.  For context, the Coinbase premium assesses how […]

Ethereum’s validator entry queue has climbed toward 1 million ETH, with an estimated wait time of nearly 17 days for new validators to become active.

BTC reached $91,000 yesterday but its progress was halted.

XRP touched a three-week peak.

The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence.

With 2025 now closed, the crypto market is beginning 2026 with attempts to recover from one of its most challenging years. After a tumultuous period, total market capitalization has surged back above $3 trillion. However, many investors are left wondering what the new year has in store for digital assets. Institutions Forecast Bullish Crypto Prices For 2026 According to a recent report by analysts at Bull Theory, the past year proved to be robust for traditional markets, particularly for metals, while cryptocurrencies fell short of expectations. Silver surged by 160%, and gold followed suit with a 66% increase.  In contrast, Bitcoin (BTC) wrapped up 2025 down approximately 5%, despite several positive indicators, such as consistent purchasing by Strategy, strong inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and growing institutional interest.  Related Reading: Is The Dogecoin Bottom In? 3 Analysts Break Down the Charts Yet, when one asset class lags significantly while […]

The broader meme coin market is heating up, with CoinGecko's GMCI Meme Index showing a market value of $33.8 billion and a trading volume of $5.9 billion.

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies.

The crypto market may see FOMO enter the market if Bitcoin suddenly creeps toward the $92,000 price level, according to a crypto analyst.

Despite the recent price action, Bitcoin (BTC) closed 2025 as the year with the lowest volatility in its history, driven by market maturity, regulatory developments, and the increasing participation of institutions in the crypto space. Related Reading: Ethereum Optimism For 2026: Analysts Share Bullish Forecast Despite Disappointing End-Of-Year Bitcoin Records Least Volatile Year On Friday, K33 Research data revealed that Bitcoin has recorded the least volatile year in the asset’s history. According to the chart, the flagship cryptocurrency saw its lowest volatility level, measured by the average deviation of daily returns, in 2025, hitting just 2.24%. The recent data shows that BTC fell below the previous lowest year on record, 2023, which registered 2.30% volatility. Moreover, it’s annual volatility has also ended below the 3% mark over the past three years, its lowest levels since 2016. This signals a “clear” diminishing trend, K33 Research noted, as Bitcoin’s volatility […]

As 2026 begins, XRP is starting the year on a bearish note, with investor sentiment plummeting to levels of extreme fear. Despite these challenging conditions, analysts are suggesting that this negativity may set the stage for a significant bullish reversal, drawing parallels to historical trends. Institutional Buyers Remain Active Reports indicate that periods of extreme sentiment have often preceded XRP rallies with impressive gains, at times exceeding 1,000%. Data from Santiment indicates that bearish mentions of XRP are now running 20-30% higher than the subdued averages seen in November.  This deepening negativity, coupled with XRP stabilizing between $1.8 and $1.9 mark, highlights “a classic market divergence”: sentiment continues to worsen while prices consolidate, suggesting that emotional capitulation is occurring faster than any fundamental deterioration. Related Reading: Is The Dogecoin Bottom In? 3 Analysts Break Down the Charts Beneath this wave of retail fear, […]

Another double-digit dump or a massive rebound ahead?

A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how Dogecoin could be on track for $0.08 based on this breakout from a consolidation channel. Dogecoin Has Fallen Under An Ascending Channel In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about where Dogecoin could be heading based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern. The pattern in question is an “Ascending Channel,” which is a type of Parallel Channel. Related Reading: Bitcoin Cycle Defined by Demand, Not Price: CryptoQuant Head Says Parallel Channels appear whenever an asset’s price observes consolidation between two parallel trendlines. When these lines have a positive slope, the pattern is known as an Ascending Channel. This channel corresponds to consolidation that occurs toward some net upside. Like other such patterns in TA, the upper line acts a source of resistance, while the lower one provides support. A break out of either of these boundaries can signal a continuation of trend in that direction. This means that a surge […]

The US Genius Act dealt with “structurally simpler” issues than the CLARITY Act, which has yet to be passed into US law, according to a Coinbase executive.

A new law signed by President Berdimuhamedov allows crypto activity, but strict internet controls and payment bans remain firmly in place.

Following a rejected governance vote, Stani Kulechov laid out a plan to expand beyond DeFi lending and reshape how tokenholders capture value.

The largest crypto exchange by trading volume announced two moves related to the FLOW token following the project's foundation updating users on a $3.9 million exploit.

Being able to strategically raise capital by having shares ready to issue was one of the secondary reasons Lee gave for the proposal.

Bitcoin traded in the $80,000s on Dec. 31 just as U.S. inflation cooled and investors priced Federal Reserve rate cuts. The lack of follow-through has left traders leaning less on macro headlines and more on a mix of real yields, money-market plumbing, and spot ETF flows. That shift is keeping price action pinned to defined The post Why doesn’t “good news” move Bitcoin anymore? Macro headwinds repeatedly fall flat appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Magazine Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary Fedi plans to open-source its entire software stack on Jan. 3, fulfilling a commitment it made at launch in 2024. This post Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Vitalik Buterin stressed that Ethereum’s next phase depends as much on decentralization as on technical upgrades.

The crypto industry delivered some of the most baffling, surreal, and downright degenerate moments in its history in 2025—here’s a few.

Onchain data shows Bitcoin whale accumulation is overstated as exchange activity skews metrics, while long-term holders quietly turn bullish.

Bitcoin bears might have the upper hand at the yearly open, but charts suggest bulls will fiercely defend these key price levels.

Tether bought 8,888 Bitcoin in Q4 2025, lifting its holdings above 96,000 BTC, according to a post by CEO Paolo Ardoino. The purchase extends a strategy Tether has tied to operating results: allocating 15% of quarterly profits to Bitcoin. If USDT liabilities keep expanding and short-term rates remain high enough to keep interest income elevated, The post Tether just bought 8,888 Bitcoin, exposing a mechanical profit engine turning T-Bills into automatic crypto demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Magazine Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters Index giant MSCI announces its decision January 15 on excluding companies with over 50% digital assets, including Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, potentially triggering $10-15B in forced sales and reshaping corporate Bitcoin strategies. This post Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

The incident is potentially related to December's Trust Wallet hack, which left users drained of $7 million in cryptocurrency.

The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.

Crenshaw’s exit leaves the SEC without Democratic commissioners as US financial regulators face leadership gaps and shifting crypto oversight.

Monahan said Coinbase was warned for months before major exploits, yet leadership still prioritizes onboarding users over fixing vulnerabilities.

Bitmine Publishes New Chairman's Message Explaining Why Shareholders Should Vote YES to Approve the Amendment to Increase Authorized Shares

Bybit 2025 Recap: Unlocking 80 Million Users, Regulatory Achievements, Ecosystem Play

On the last day of 2025, while most traders were half watching fireworks and half pretending they were not checking charts, the quietest corner of the financial system started making a lot of noise. Banks pulled a record amount of cash from the Federal Reserve’s SRF, about $74.6 billion, on December 31. That number matters The post The Fed just leaked a bullish liquidity signal that suggests Bitcoin can front-run a 2026 recovery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cardano price was up 10% to above $0.38 as Bitcoin crossed $90,200. ADA is eyeing a potential breakout to $2. Bulls will look to ride key catalysts in 2026. Cardano’s ADA token rose more than 10% to trade above $0.38, after buyers pushed the price back above the closely watched $0.35 level that analysts have The post Cardano price jumps to $0.38 as bulls reclaim key level appeared first on CoinJournal.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor The bitcoin price's 2025 price swung above $125,000 before falling to around $87,000, reflecting a shift from speculative rallies to macro-driven market forces. This post Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BitVentures has launched a US-based crypto mining operation weeks after rebranding, marking its first operational move into digital assets after years of losses.

The chairman of the former bitcoin miner-turned-ether treasury firm reiterated his view that Ethereum is the future of finance.

Experts say major trends in Ethereum’s adoption could bring about a long-awaited surge in ETH’s price this year—or at least the start of such a journey.

"If SHIB can do $41bn last cycle, then I don't see how PEPE cannot beat that record," one popular X user stated.

Bitfarms will exit Latin America after selling a $30M Paraguay facility, shifting operations to North America as it pivots toward AI and HPC.

Hedera (HBAR) is among the standout performers on the day after climbing above the key resistance level of $0.12. With the price up more than 10% in the past 24 hours, the altcoin stands amongst the top 100 gainers. Bulls could rally on factors such as growing confidence in Hedera’s enterprise-grade network. Hedera entered the The post HBAR jumps to $0.12 as ETF inflows and enterprise demand revive Hedera’s bullish momentum appeared first on CoinJournal.

Particularly hard-hit in 2025's final sessions, crypto-related stocks are bouncing in this year's first trading day.

Crypto regulations are changing around the world in 2026, as several jurisdictions adopt crypto and stablecoin policy frameworks.

The new year started with some positivitiy, but will it last?

[PRESS RELEASE – Marbella, Spain, January 2nd, 2026] The partnership establishes a fully regulated legal and financial framework that enables international investors to acquire properties across Europe (primarily in Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, and Montenegro) using cryptocurrency, safely, transparently, and in full compliance with European law. Vicox Legal, a pioneering European law firm specialising in

Bitcoin could be getting ready for a rally toward $94,500, but higher levels are expected to attract selling by the bears.

The exchange beat financial expectations in Q3 of last year, and it’s aiming to grow its stablecoin and payments businesses in 2026.

Is this the start of a huge rally or just a short-lived rebound?

Pepe price was up more than 35% on the day as the cryptocurrency market witnessed a pumping start to 2026. There were also huge gains for Bonk, Floki and SPX6900, highlighting renewed memecoin vigour. Speculative enthusiasm is also driving price movements for top coins, Bitcoin and Ethereum. As of writing, Pepe ranked as the best The post Pepe soars 35% as top memecoins lead market rally appeared first on CoinJournal.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted about $1.29 billion in net outflows over the 12 sessions from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31. The quiet holiday stretch became one of the cleaner stress tests yet for how “sticky” the category is when trading desks are thinly staffed, and portfolios are being squared before the calendar flips. The The post Bitcoin ETFs failed a critical holiday stress test as $1.29 billion vanished through “tactical” positioning appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Magazine Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State Control Turkmenistan has formally legalized crypto mining and exchanges in a bid to attract investment, while keeping digital assets tightly regulated and barred from everyday use. This post Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State Control first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework.

Experts say the digital euro’s outcome hinges on a political compromise with parties fighting for the limits of privacy and online functionality.

January 2026 brings a rare slowdown, with a light slate that makes room for smaller games and backlog catch-up ahead of a busier February.

Crypto exchanges are preparing their 2026 playbooks around licenses, stablecoins and tokenized assets, and OKX’s Haider Rafique argues that a tamer, macro‑driven Bitcoin is the backbone of that shift.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has partnered with PAAL AI to launch Cryptonews.ai, an AI-powered crypto news and market intelligence platform. The collaboration combines PAAL AI’s advanced AI engineering with Husky Inu’s goal of creating an interactive way to consume news, market data, and community insights.

Stablecoins and the Base network sit at the core of its plans through 2026. The strategy places Coinbase closer to retail brokerages and derivatives platforms. Security and support concerns remain a constraint as the platform broadens. Coinbase is entering 2026 with a platform that looks increasingly different from a traditional crypto exchange. The company is The post Stablecoins, Base and ‘everything exchange’: a look inside Coinbase’s strategy to expand in 2026 appeared first on CoinJournal.

Onchain data from Nansen showed Solana, BNB Chain, Base, Tron and NEAR handled the most transactions in 2025, as users looked for high‑throughput, low‑fee networks.

The company is selling the site to the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital.

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, January 2nd, 2026] BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announced its Q4 2025 results, concluding a transformative year with over 11 million registered users globally and diversified offerings that positioned the platform for continued growth despite industry-wide market volatility. Diversification Strategy Validates During Market Headwinds While Q4’s crypto market downturn

Memecoins added $3 billion in market cap in one day, led by PEPE’s 23% surge and the buzz around the MemeMax_Fi DEX, hinting at a possible "meme season" underway.

BTCC Ends 2025 With $53.1 Billion in Tokenized RWA Futures Volume and 11M Users Despite Market-Wide Volatility

An unidentified exploit is draining wallets across multiple EVM chains.

Bitcoin continues to grind sideways below the $90K level, showing signs of compression after weeks of chop. While there has been no significant bullish breakout yet, the price is pressing against key local resistances. Buyers are trying to reclaim control, but the lack of follow-through makes this a pivotal area to watch. Bitcoin Price Analysis:

India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets.

Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year's first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.

Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website.

The legislation aims to boost economic development and foreign investment while treating virtual assets strictly as property.

Ethereum logged nine losing months in 2025, matching the depth of the 2018 bear market in terms of persistence.

The following is a guest post and opinion from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. Between the end of 2025 and up to July 2026, the European Union’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation will go into full effect. Specifically, crypto exchanges, self-custody wallet providers, custodians, asset transfer providers, stablecoin issuers and portfolio managers The post Will DeFi adoption officially end in 2026? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

More than $107,000 in total losses have already been identified through on-chain analysis. No specific wallet provider or exploit vector has yet been confirmed by investigators. Attackers are siphoning small amounts under $2,000 per wallet, delaying detection and spreading risk widely. A new on-chain alert has drawn attention to a discreet but wide-reaching crypto theft The post Silent wallet drains raise fresh crypto security concerns across EVM networks appeared first on CoinJournal.

Here are the possible paths ahead for XRP, ETH, and BTC.

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, January 2nd, 2026] Veltrixa, operating through Veltrixa.ai and Veltrixa.io, has launched an AI-powered crypto trading platform designed to bring structured, automated execution tools to a broader audience of digital asset participants. The platform emphasizes transparency, third-party audits, and real-time monitoring. Algorithmic Execution Framework with Audited Infrastructure Veltrixa’s trading infrastructure is

While still chopping sideways, the $BTC price is also continuing to edge up. Could a definitive breakout take place as early as next week? Or is Bitcoin still traversing within its bear flag before the next big leg down?

Coinbase's "everything exchange" includes an all-in-one platform as competition intensifies among crypto firms chasing the super app model.

ICP pushed above the $3 level on rising activity, holding recent gains as traders reassess near-term direction.

With trading-hour extensions and digital finance upgrades underway, Korea Exchange is positioning for crypto ETFs while approvals remain stalled.

The Solana-based token passed through a key technical level before easing back into consolidation.

XRP ended 2025 in the red despite many positive developments but is slightly in the green now.

Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%.

The community backlash was quite evident after the latest Pi Network post.

A crypto trader, Vida, realized more than $1.5 million in gains after spotting an anomalous wall of buy orders on Binance for the little-known token BROCCOLI714 on New Year's Day. Vida, who shared detailed logs of the trade on social media platform X, said they initially treated the move as a likely hacked account or market-making The post Controversial trader exploits a New Year glitch on Binance to make $1.5 million in under 24 hours appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The first Friday of the new year has arrived, and more Bitcoin and Ether options are expiring as spot market momentum remains muted.

Ethereum OG Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 bet after Ether failed to reach his $25,000 price target in 2025, underscoring slower-than-expected ETH recovery.

BTC's volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence.

Crypto sentiment has rebounded from extreme fear, though mixed signals persist as Bitcoin remains below $90,000 and traders stay cautious.

A suspected manipulation attempt in BROCCOLI(714) triggered extreme volatility that an experienced trader exploited for massive gains.

ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season.

The purchase is part of Tether's strategy to use up to 15% of its quarterly profits for bitcoin acquisitions.

The breakout was supported by spot activity, indicating a healthier market move.

Exchange balances have decreased by about 57% since October, suggesting tokens are moving into longer-term storage.

The firm suggests digital wallets could eventually handle payments at a scale rivaling global card networks.

Bitwise's year-end barrage of ETF paperwork should have been a perfect spark for “alt season.” On Dec. 30, the issuer filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch 11 single-token “strategy” ETFs tied to Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, NEAR, Starknet, Sui, Bittensor, Tron, and other protocols. Each fund would allocate about 60% of its The post Bitwise just filed for 11 new crypto ETFs, and the market’s silence exposes a brutal new reality appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions.

2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for games, with major sequels, long-awaited releases, and big new projects already lined up.

CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the $779 million purchase by Tether.

Despite reaching $126,000, Bitcoin's late-year sell-off led to its first post-halving annual loss.

Bitcoin at $200,000? Massive volatility? Experts predict where the markets are headed—and it's probably not another winter.

After major technical gains in 2025, Buterin says the network must double down on usability and decentralization to meet its original goals.

Analysts see Bitcoin entering 2026 supported by long-term demand but constrained by macro and derivatives pressure.

On-chain data shows repeated SOL accumulation by large holders, pointing to growing confidence in the Solana ecosystem.

The pardons cemented crypto as both an economic force and a partisan issue in Washington.

Bitcoin historically turns positive in early January, which gives the crypto asset a 2/3 chance of gaining 10% next week.

Crypto analyst Chris Millas has highlighted an unusually persistent slump in Strategy shares, breaking with past drawdown patterns even as the firm continued accumulating bitcoin.

Digital asset treasuries, altcoin ETFs and bitcoin’s famed year‑end seasonality were meant to supercharge prices. What came instead was the worst drawdown since 2022's crypto winter.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has started the new year with the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024487 to $0.00024581. The pre-launch phase began on April 1, 2025.

CC has skyrocketed by over 130% monthly.

A bearish monthly close at around $87,500 has done nothing to warm the hearts of the bulls. The continual sideways choppiness looks set to continue, as the $BTC price founders below the major ascending trendline yet again. Are we in for a bearish Q1, or is there light at the end of the tunnel for this bottoming process?

Even as ETH struggles below $3,000, developers surge as record contract deployments indicate organic growth driven by rollups, stablecoins, RWAs, and wallets.

Bitwise’s filings span DeFi, layer-1s, privacy coins, and AI-linked tokens, signaling a broad bet on altcoin demand.

Ethereum nears $4,800 resistance with $8,500 target in sight as traders monitor key patterns, whale accumulation, and declining short interest.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Limps Into New Year at $87,000, Down 30% From All-Time Highs  Bitcoin is ending the year in a subdued consolidation near $87,000 as investors wait for the next catalyst. This post Bitcoin Limps Into New Year at $87,000, Down 30% From All-Time Highs  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto firms faced a record $2.72 billion in theft this year as attackers expanded their reach across major exchanges and DeFi platforms.

As the crypto industry becomes more powerful, entrenched competitors in traditional finance are starting to gear up for battle.

Bitcoin Magazine Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor Russia is planning criminal penalties, including forced labor, to curb widespread unregistered bitcoin mining after legalization. This post Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Builders on Base are pushing back against the network’s close alignment with Zora, arguing the creator-coin narrative sidelines established projects.

Bitcoin Magazine Riot Platforms Opens $500M Stock Offering as Bitcoin Production Falls Riot Platforms launched a new $500 million stock offering as November bitcoin output fell, while the miner continued selling most of its production to fund expansion despite analysts seeing long-term upside. This post Riot Platforms Opens $500M Stock Offering as Bitcoin Production Falls first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes. The action coincides with reports of a potential majority acquisition by Mirae Asset. The case reinforces stricter regulatory expectations across South Korea’s crypto sector. South Korea’s year-end move against Korbit marks a decisive moment for the country’s digital asset industry, as regulators signal The post South Korea fines Korbit $1.8M over compliance failures appeared first on CoinJournal.

From Grok’s “MechaHitler” meltdown to North Korea’s “vibe-hacking” ransomware, 2025 was the year AI stopped pretending to be smart and started acting unhinged.

KuCoin has officially rolled out KIA, its proprietary AI assistant developed specifically for the digital asset market. Now available to all users, KIA is designed to enhance how individuals access, understand, and act on crypto market information through real-time insights, simplified analysis, and natural-language interaction.

The $BTC price continues to chop along sideways even after pushing through a downtrend line that was respected for nearly 3 months. Are long term holders still distributing? Is a strong upside rally still a possibility?

Pi Network halts wallet requests after large-scale scams target users. Scammers exploit public balances and impersonate trusted contacts. PI trades near $0.20 amid low liquidity and token unlocks. Pi Network has temporarily disabled its wallet payment request feature in response to a surge of sophisticated scam activity that has led to the loss of millions The post Pi Network suspends wallet payment requests after scammers drain millions appeared first on CoinJournal.

Hacker Protocol drained 1,337 ETH via compromised Unleash multisig governance. The stolen funds have been sent through Tornado Cash to obscure transaction trails. The breach is limited to Unleash, and Story Protocol infrastructure is unaffected. A hacker who recently exploited Unleash Protocol has begun laundering stolen funds through the Ethereum-based privacy service Tornado Cash, according The post Unleash Protocol hacker moves stolen funds through Tornado Cash appeared first on CoinJournal.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) is entering a critical phase as it approaches its March 27, 2026, launch date. The team behind the platform has announced the launch of CryptoGPT, a powerful AI-driven crypto analysis platform that could revolutionize trading.

China will allow interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) holdings starting in 2026. US banks and crypto firms clash over enforcing the GENIUS Act ban. Coinbase executive warns stablecoin yield bans could weaken US global competitiveness. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), announced earlier this week that it will allow commercial banks to The post China’s move to pay interest on e-CNY sparks US stablecoin debate appeared first on CoinJournal.

Ethereum’s long-term outlook for 2026 depends on the Fusaka upgrade, key technical levels, and regulatory decisions. A breakout above $3,121 could open the path to higher targets.

Cardano enters 2026 with the launch of the Midnight sidechain, adding privacy-preserving smart contracts that could expand ADA’s utility and attract Bitcoin DeFi users.

Netflix has just announced an upcoming crypto comedy film—but why has it taken so long for the industry to hit the silver screen?

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally The bitcoin price is stuck near $88,000 as thin holiday liquidity, fading ETF demand, and unwinding leverage continue to cap any year-end breakout above $90,000. This post Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin and crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to confront a growing number of scams.

Bitcoin Magazine Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy  Executive Director Dan Gould highlights the nonprofit's mission to sustain open-source Bitcoin privacy development, drawing parallels to HTTPS mass adoption via Let's Encrypt. This post Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

SlotGPT launches a new AI slot platform transforming players into creators

Bitcoin Magazine David Beckham’s Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand Prenetics has stopped buying bitcoin and will focus its capital and strategy entirely on scaling IM8, its growing consumer health brand. This post David Beckham’s Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Btc: 87k (0%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2975 (1%) | bnb: 855 (+1%) | sol: 124 (0%). Tom Lee bought another $130M in ETH for Christmas, and still holds $1B in cash heading into the new year. REKT drinks and WorldStarHipHop tease collab. BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets. Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC. Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash. Onchain Perpetuals Top $1T Monthly Volume as Crypto Traders Chase Leverage. South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Delayed as Stablecoin Rules Face Deadlock. Abundant Mining CEO says Bitcoin price volatility hasn’t slowed mining demand.

Ethereum rebounds from $2,920 after $18M in short liquidations, gaining bullish momentum. A break above $3,000 could open a move toward $3,190–$3,310.

Want to bet on the Premier League with crypto? Explore the best crypto football betting sites, learn popular bet types, and see why Dexsport stands out for BTC and USDT football betting.

LBank Unveils Advent Calendar Campaign With BlackFort, MEW, LC, and SHIB Community Collaboration

Stablecoins exploded in 2025 with new regulations, banking charters, and a $306 billion market cap—but not all issuers had smooth sailing.

Most online casinos feel ancient. Endless forms, misleading bonuses buried in fine print, sluggish payouts that drain the excitement from every win. Plump.com is the antidote.

Husky Inu (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024394 to $0.00024487. The project’s ongoing pre-launch phase began on April 1, following the conclusion of its presale.

A 2026 comparison of European crypto credit lines, examining loan terms, borrowing limits, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on EU-licensed platforms.

Cango Inc. Secures US$10.5 Million Investment from EWCL to Accelerate Growth

Monday’s $BTC breakout got as far as the $90,000 horizontal resistance. From there the price fell all the way back down, eventually to test the downtrend line. Is the way now clear for Bitcoin to leave its bottoming process behind, or could there still be a collapse to $70,000?

This year delivered a full-on ninja and samurai takeover, with a wave of new releases offering more katana-heavy action than ever before.

The term "creator capital markets" was coined in 2025, with Pump.fun investing heavily into its livestreamer ecosystem.

Btc: 87k (-1%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2953 (-3%) | bnb: 853 (-1%) | sol: 124 (-3%). The White Whale goes almost 15x in a week, from $5m to $71m mcap. Lighter TGE rumours stirring. YouTuber Nick Shirley reveals mass fraud in Minnesota daycare system. Gold & Silver prices see huge dump

The crypto lobby is becoming convinced their coveted bill can’t pass Congress next year. Just how crucial is it?

Crypto esports betting platform built for Dota 2 and CS2. Learn how Dexsport delivers fast live markets, crypto-native betting, no KYC, and full control for serious esports bettors.

Why many Web3 projects fail to gain media attention, how editorial framing and timing shape coverage, and how Press Office by Outset PR supports earned visibility in crypto.

Prediction markets hit $2B in weekly volume as regulatory hostility faded and mainstream players from CNN to the NHL jumped on the trend.

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.11 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $13.2 Billion

Unchained Summit Announces Dubai Edition Scheduled for 1st & 2nd May 2026

Learn how to borrow USDT without selling your Bitcoin using Clapp’s crypto credit line. Discover how 0% APR on unused credit works, how interest is charged, and why BTC-backed credit lines offer flexible liquidity.

A 2026 review of the most trusted crypto loan platforms for crypto-backed borrowing, comparing regulated lenders and DeFi options, with Clapp leading the list.

The FUNToken team today announced the listing of a new FUN/USDC Spot trading pair on MEXC, scheduled to go live on December 23, 2025, at 09:00 (UTC).

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase in its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024300 to $0.00024394. The pre-launch phase began on April 1, 2025, following the conclusion of the presale.

As expected, the $BTC price has broken out. After pushing through the convergence of the major ascending trendline, and the downtrend, the price emerged to the upside on Monday morning, with a quick rally to $90,000. Given that this is strong horizontal resistance, the price has stalled at this level. What’s next?

Indie developers dropped some of the year's best games, including some offbeat insta-classics. Here's what you might have missed.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024300 to $0.00024394. The project’s pre-launch phase began on April 1, 2025, following the conclusion of its presale.

From Anthropic to Z.AI, the 2026 AI toolkit space demands knowing which platforms deliver. These are the best.

This year, ETFs opened several new doors to crypto on Wall Street, as the SEC forged a fresh approach to the products.

Cross-chain swaps continue to gain traction as more users seek to move assets between networks like Ethereum and Fantom.

Low-LTV crypto loans on Clapp explained. Learn how Clapp’s credit-line model, LTV-based pricing, and real-time monitoring support safety-first crypto borrowing.

Discover the 3 best crypto PR agencies in 2026. Compare services, pricing, and strengths of top Web3 PR firms including Outset PR, TokenMinds, and NinjaPromo.

Explore the most trusted Bitcoin betting sites in Europe. Compare BTC sportsbooks for sports and esports betting, fast payouts, and reliable platforms.

Advances in quantum computing this year clarified timelines and forced a reassessment of Bitcoin’s future security

Bitcoin whales emerged from their slumber in 2025, some after a decade or more, moving billions and cashing in as BTC surged to new highs.