BONK jumps more than 10% in 24 hours as momentum pushes price higher

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2026. Jan. 02. 09:02

BONK jumps more than 10% in 24 hours as momentum pushes price higher The Solana-based token passed through a key technical level before easing back into consolidation.

Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months

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2026. Jan. 02. 07:45

Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%.

Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing

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2026. Jan. 02. 05:10

Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing BTC's volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence.

Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026

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2026. Jan. 02. 03:49

Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026 ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season.

Tether adds nearly $800 million in bitcoin, bringing holdings above 96,000 BTC

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2026. Jan. 02. 03:36

Tether adds nearly $800 million in bitcoin, bringing holdings above 96,000 BTC The purchase is part of Tether's strategy to use up to 15% of its quarterly profits for bitcoin acquisitions.

Dogecoin surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks DOGE rally

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2026. Jan. 02. 03:21

Dogecoin surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks DOGE rally The breakout was supported by spot activity, indicating a healthier market move.

XRP bounces, but $2 remains the hurdle as exchange supply hits 8-year low

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2026. Jan. 02. 03:14

XRP bounces, but $2 remains the hurdle as exchange supply hits 8-year low Exchange balances have decreased by about 57% since October, suggesting tokens are moving into longer-term storage.

December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up

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2026. Jan. 01. 20:58

December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions.

Vitalik Buterin on the two goals Ethereum must meet to become the ‘world computer’

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2026. Jan. 01. 16:05

Vitalik Buterin on the two goals Ethereum must meet to become the ‘world computer’ After major technical gains in 2025, Buterin says the network must double down on usability and decentralization to meet its original goals.

Strategy shares register first six-month losing streak since adoption of bitcoin strategy in 2020

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2026. Jan. 01. 12:45

Strategy shares register first six-month losing streak since adoption of bitcoin strategy in 2020 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.

Coinbase’s Base faces builder backlash over creator coin push

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2025. Dec. 31. 16:53

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

Base’s creator coin push sparks builder backlash over favoritism concerns

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2025. Dec. 31. 16:53

Base’s creator coin push sparks builder backlash over favoritism concerns Builders on Base are pushing back against the network’s close alignment with Zora, arguing the creator-coin narrative sidelines established projects.

4 predictions for privacy in 2026

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2025. Dec. 31. 15:48

4 predictions for privacy in 2026 Led by Zcash, the privacy space had a breakout year in 2025. What’s coming next?

Lighter trading platform sees $250 million withdrawn 24 hours after airdrop

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2025. Dec. 31. 15:29

Lighter trading platform sees $250 million withdrawn 24 hours after airdrop Bubblemaps CEO says outflows seen on Lighter on Dec. 31 are not uncommon as users rebalance hedging positions and move on to the next farming opportunity.

Trump Media to distribute new digital tokens to DJT shareholders

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2025. Dec. 31. 14:56

Trump Media to distribute new digital tokens to DJT shareholders The Truth Social parent said it will issue a new digital token on Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain, with shares and crypto prices rising following the announcement.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 1.4%, Leading the Index Higher

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2025. Dec. 31. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 1.4%, Leading the Index Higher Cronos (CRO) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, also rising 1.4%.

KBW upgrades TeraWulf to outperform, sees AI pivot as catalyst for sharp growth

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2025. Dec. 31. 13:51

KBW upgrades TeraWulf to outperform, sees AI pivot as catalyst for sharp growth The bank raised its its price target on the shares to $24 from $9.50.

APT falls as token underperforms wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 31. 13:32

APT falls as token underperforms wider crypto markets The token underperformed broader digital assets as trading activity remained subdued despite recent ecosystem developments.

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

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2025. Dec. 31. 12:47

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset.

Bitcoin got stuck after slumping 30% from its peak. Here's why.

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2025. Dec. 31. 12:00

Bitcoin got stuck after slumping 30% from its peak. Here's why. The October flash crash exposed how fragile bitcoin’s rally had become. It also illustrated a fundamental change in how BTC is perceived.

Bitwise files for 11 'strategy' ETFs, tracking tokens including AAVE, ZEC, TAO

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2025. Dec. 31. 11:20

Bitwise files for 11 'strategy' ETFs, tracking tokens including AAVE, ZEC, TAO The exchange-traded funds will invest both directly and indirectly in the tokens.

XRP and solana volatility in 2025 was twice as bumpy as bitcoin's

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2025. Dec. 31. 11:14

XRP and solana volatility in 2025 was twice as bumpy as bitcoin's ETFs tied to altcoins need to pull in deeper liquidity to match BTC's chill.

Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk buys $28 million of zcash, now owns 1.7% of supply

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2025. Dec. 31. 09:50

Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk buys $28 million of zcash, now owns 1.7% of supply Cypherpunk Technologies boosted its zcash bet with a $28 million token purchase, lifting its holdings to 1.7% of ZEC’s circulating supply.

South Korean retail keeps buying ether hoarder BitMine despite 80% drop: Report

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2025. Dec. 31. 06:55

South Korean retail keeps buying ether hoarder BitMine despite 80% drop:  Report The company's pivot to building an ether treasury sparked a 3,000% rally, attracting attention from high-risk investors.

Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

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2025. Dec. 31. 06:39

Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

Bullish calls of XRP to jump 300% in 2026 do the rounds again, implying $8 target

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2025. Dec. 31. 05:37

Bullish calls of XRP to jump 300% in 2026 do the rounds again, implying $8 target Standard Chartered predicted XRP could rise to $8 by 2026 in an April note, supported by improved U.S. regulatory clarity and institutional interest.

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles

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2025. Dec. 31. 05:31

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ditches bitcoin purchase

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2025. Dec. 30. 18:26

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ditches bitcoin purchase The health sciences company, co-founded by English football icon, announcement comes as the crypto’s market capitalization continues to lose ground.

South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins

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2025. Dec. 30. 17:36

South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins The Digital Asset Basic Act is stalled as regulators clash over who should be allowed to issue won-pegged stablecoins, extending uncertainty in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets.

Grayscale files for first U.S. Bittensor ETP as decentralized AI gains momentum

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2025. Dec. 30. 16:51

Grayscale files for first U.S. Bittensor ETP as decentralized AI gains momentum The filing marks the first attempt to bring TAO, Bittensor’s native token, to U.S. markets through a regulated investment product.

Bitcoin rises above $89,000, showing rare gain in U.S. trading

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2025. Dec. 30. 16:10

Bitcoin rises above $89,000, showing rare gain in U.S. trading Open interest data suggests the advance is likely short-covering, rather than fresh longs entering the market.

Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026

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2025. Dec. 30. 13:42

Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026 U.S. market structure legislation is poised to be the dominant force for digital assets, while near-term concerns about quantum computing are overdone.

Aptos gains as volume surge signals accumulation

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2025. Dec. 30. 13:11

Aptos gains as volume surge signals accumulation APT broke through key resistance levels on institutional buying activity.

Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash

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2025. Dec. 30. 12:09

Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash The intellectual property platform on Story Protocol lost about $3.9 million after a governance exploit, with stolen funds later routed through Tornado Cash.

Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major bitcoin headwind

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2025. Dec. 30. 11:25

Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major bitcoin headwind During this current correction, long term holders have sold over 1 million BTC, the largest sell pressure event from this cohort since 2019.

Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch

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2025. Dec. 30. 09:51

Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch Prediction markets show traders clustering around a $2 billion–$3 billion range, with odds for $4 billion and $6 billion outcomes falling steadily after October's crash.

Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC

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2025. Dec. 30. 09:03

Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC Metaplanet's bitcoin income generation business generated about $55 million in annual revenue for 2024.

Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital

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2025. Dec. 30. 08:18

Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns, STS Digital told CoinDesk.

Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% airdrop

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2025. Dec. 30. 07:43

Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% airdrop The LIT token supply is split evenly between the ecosystem and team/investors, with a portion airdropped to early participants.

Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins

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2025. Dec. 30. 07:31

Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins Traders are forcing macro risk through metals rather than crypto, with silver volatility spiking on physical tightness while bitcoin stays trapped in a low-volatility holding pattern.

BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets

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2025. Dec. 30. 06:07

BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets BUIDL tokens are used in crypto market infrastructure and as collateral, bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.

BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M in dividends and passes $2B in assets

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2025. Dec. 30. 06:07

BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M in dividends and passes $2B in assets BUIDL tokens are used in crypto market infrastructure and as collateral, bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.

ETH, ADA SOL slip as year-end selling lingers as bitcoin traders eye $80,000 to $100,000 range

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2025. Dec. 30. 05:05

ETH, ADA SOL slip as year-end selling lingers as bitcoin traders eye $80,000 to $100,000 range Asian stocks cooled after a seven-day winning streak, while global equities dipped for the first time in eight sessions.

Dogecoin breaks support as year-end selling drags DOGE to $0.123

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2025. Dec. 30. 04:35

Dogecoin breaks support as year-end selling drags DOGE to $0.123 Open interest rose above $1.5 billion, indicating futures traders' continued exposure.

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way

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2025. Dec. 30. 04:25

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way Technical analysis suggests a defensive market stance, with XRP struggling to reclaim resistance levels and momentum indicators showing oversold conditions.

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions

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2025. Dec. 30. 03:54

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.

As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto

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2025. Dec. 29. 21:19

As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto Maxine Waters, the top Democrat who may lead the House Financial Services Committee again if Democrats prevail, has a crypto bone to pick with SEC's Atkins.

Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization

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2025. Dec. 29. 19:03

Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization The layer-1 network reversed course after ecosystem partners warned that rewriting chain history would undermine decentralization and create operational risks following a $3.9 million exploit.

Aptos' APT declines on below average volume

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2025. Dec. 29. 16:52

Aptos' APT declines on below average volume The token has support at the $1.69 level and resistance at $1.80.

Aptos' APT delines on below average volume

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2025. Dec. 29. 16:52

Aptos' APT delines on below average volume The token has support at the $1.69 level and resistance at $1.80.

Crypto winter looms in 2026, but Cantor sees institutional growth and onchain shifts

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2025. Dec. 29. 15:38

Crypto winter looms in 2026, but Cantor sees institutional growth and onchain shifts Cantor Fitzgerald sees early signs of a new crypto winter, but one that’s less chaotic, more institutional, and increasingly defined by DeFi, tokenization and regulatory clarity.

Bitmine's ether stash tops 4.1 million tokens as crypto and cash holdings reach $13.2 billion

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2025. Dec. 29. 14:46

Bitmine's ether stash tops 4.1 million tokens as crypto and cash holdings reach $13.2 billion Tom Lee's publicly traded miner and treasury firm said it now controls more than 3% of ether’s total supply and is accelerating staking plans.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polkadot (DOT) Rises 6% Over Weekend

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2025. Dec. 29. 14:15

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polkadot (DOT) Rises 6% Over Weekend Cardano (ADA) was also a top performer, gaining 4.2% from Friday.

Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 29. 13:44

Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets Currently at $1.84, DOT has support at the $1.83 level and resistance at $1.88.

Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million

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2025. Dec. 29. 13:13

Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million Strategy, the largest public BTC holder resumes buying, lifting holdings to 672,497 coins.

Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data

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2025. Dec. 29. 11:51

Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending.

South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

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2025. Dec. 29. 10:59

South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake in Korbit for a as much as 140 billion won ($97 million).

Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt

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2025. Dec. 29. 10:35

Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and affecting major altcoins.

Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range

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2025. Dec. 29. 10:07

Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range While large bitcoin holders accumulate, smaller investors are selling.

Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record

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2025. Dec. 29. 08:47

Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain.

Digital Yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework

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2025. Dec. 29. 07:02

Digital Yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.

XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says

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2025. Dec. 29. 06:54

XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.

Bitcoin tops $90,000, Oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter

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2025. Dec. 29. 04:34

Bitcoin tops $90,000, Oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap

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2025. Dec. 28. 15:00

Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026.

Altcoins outpace bitcoin as precious metals' historic rally keeps macro focus sharp

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2025. Dec. 28. 11:41

Altcoins outpace bitcoin as precious metals' historic rally keeps macro focus sharp Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.

BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE trade higher as precious metals rally keeps macro focus

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2025. Dec. 28. 11:41

BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE trade higher as precious metals rally keeps macro focus Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.

Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026

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2025. Dec. 28. 08:29

Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026 Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity

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2025. Dec. 27. 15:41

Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.

Bitcoin’s rebound fades as XRP slips to $1.86 even with ETF assets at $1.25B

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2025. Dec. 27. 15:26

Bitcoin’s rebound fades as XRP slips to $1.86 even with ETF assets at $1.25B XRP remains in a tight trading range, with sellers defending the $1.90 resistance and buyers supporting the $1.86 level, indicating a potential decisive move soon.

State of Crypto: Year in review

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2025. Dec. 27. 15:00

State of Crypto: Year in review How did 2025 shake out for crypto?

Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas

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2025. Dec. 26. 16:01

Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack

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2025. Dec. 26. 16:00

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.

Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street

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2025. Dec. 26. 15:23

Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

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2025. Dec. 26. 11:01

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

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2025. Dec. 26. 09:53

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.

Bitcoin’s $70,000 to $80,000 zone highlights gap in historical price support

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2025. Dec. 25. 14:00

Bitcoin’s $70,000 to $80,000 zone highlights gap in historical price support Five years of CME futures data shows where bitcoin has, and has not, built meaningful price support.

Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules

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2025. Dec. 25. 12:00

Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:57

Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.

XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:46

XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.

XRP ETF inflows cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

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2025. Dec. 25. 06:46

XRP ETF inflows cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move

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2025. Dec. 25. 04:48

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says

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2025. Dec. 24. 18:54

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."

Filecoin drops 2% as crypto markets weaken

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2025. Dec. 24. 15:36

Filecoin drops 2% as crypto markets weaken Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.

The Protocol: Aave community split

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:46

The Protocol: Aave community split Ethereum’s Glamsterdam, Bitcoin and quantum computing, and new Eigenlayer governance proposal

EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:42

EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.

WhiteFiber NC-1 deal is promising, says B. Riley, seeing 127% upside after stock price plunge

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:31

WhiteFiber NC-1 deal is promising, says B. Riley, seeing 127% upside after stock price plunge The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.

XRP price reaction muted even as new income-generation opportunity appears

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2025. Dec. 24. 14:25

XRP price reaction muted even as new income-generation opportunity appears XRP's price action aligns with broader market trends, but, contrarily, negative social sentiment may signal a potential rebound.

Aptos' APT drops as token tracks broader crypto market weakness

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2025. Dec. 24. 13:51

Aptos' APT drops as token tracks broader crypto market weakness APT has support at $1.56 and resistance at $1.63, per CoinDesk technical models.

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

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2025. Dec. 24. 13:41

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.

Trump Media moves $174 million bitcoin after fresh purchase

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:54

Trump Media moves $174 million bitcoin after fresh purchase The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:54

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:32

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:03

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support Measured against U.S. money supply, gold is back at levels that marked major historical peaks, while bitcoin retraces toward a key cycle floor.

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:56

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:20

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins.

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:02

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade

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2025. Dec. 24. 06:55

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade Gold is rallying on rate cut expectations and geopolitical risk, while bitcoin has struggled to hold key psychological levels and remains sensitive to the same forces that tend to hit equities and other risk assets.