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Bitcoin Whales Are Buying the Dip – Should Retail Follow or Step Back?
Bitcoin whales are accumulating while retail investors take profits, a divergence historically signaling bullish market conditions.
BNB Chain’s Fermi Upgrade Brings 0.45-Second Blocks and Faster Finality
The BNB Chain Fermi upgrade reduces block times to 0.45 seconds, achieving transaction finality around one second.
Bitcoin is walking into a perfect setup for a long-term bull run but first faces a brutal 72-hour gauntlet
Bitcoin faces a critical 72-hour period with CPI data, a Supreme Court tariff ruling, and a Senate hearing on the CLARITY Act.
2025 Marks Worst Year on Record for Crypto Theft as Losses Exceed $4 Billion
Crypto theft losses hit a record $4.04 billion in 2025, driven by fewer but larger exploits and increased social engineering scams.
CZ warns traders against chasing meme coins tied to his tweets
Former Binance CEO CZ warned traders they are almost guaranteed to lose money chasing meme coins inspired by his casual tweets.
21Shares Lists Bitcoin And Gold ETP On London Stock Exchange
21Shares launched its Bitcoin and Gold ETP (BOLD) on the London Stock Exchange, offering UK retail investors regulated crypto exposure.
$26M Truebit Hack Was Smart Contract Exploit: Analysis
A $26 million exploit on the Truebit protocol resulted from a smart contract flaw causing an integer overflow in price calculations.
Ukraine Blocks Polymarket, Labels Platform for Offering Unlicensed Gambling
Ukraine's NCEC blocked Polymarket, classifying its prediction market activities as unlicensed gambling under national law.
21Shares lists ETP combining bitcoin and gold on LSE as UK retail crypto access expands
21Shares launched a new ETP combining Bitcoin and gold on the LSE, following the UK's removal of the retail ban on crypto ETPs.
Here’s What Needs to Happen for Silver to Reach $100 in 2026
Silver's surge to near $86 is driven by geopolitical uncertainty, expected Fed rate cuts, and a weakening dollar, with $100 requiring sustained industrial demand and supply constraints.
Bernstein raises Figure price target, names stock its 2026 ‘best idea’ with 38% potential upside
Bernstein increased Figure's price target to $72, naming the stock its 2026 'best idea' due to strong growth.
Goldman Sachs Predicts 11% Global Equity Returns in 2026: What Does It Mean for Crypto?
Goldman Sachs forecasts 11% global equity returns for 2026, driven by earnings growth, while Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500 is currently negative.
Can Bitcoin help amid internet blackouts after Iran’s currency collapsed 95% overnight?
Iran's currency collapse and subsequent internet blackouts test Bitcoin's utility as both a hedge against debasement and a lifeline for uncensored transactions.
Bitcoin Eyes $95,000 Again as Market Stress Continues to Ease
Bitcoin is attempting another push toward $95,000 due to easing market stress and improving investor sentiment, evidenced by shrinking unrealized losses.
Nigeria Uses Tax IDs to Trace Crypto Activity Without Onchain Monitoring
Nigeria now requires crypto providers to link transactions to Tax IDs and NINs under new tax reforms, bypassing direct blockchain surveillance.
Columbia Business School Debunks 5 Stablecoin Myths Stalling US Crypto Reform
Columbia Business School's Omid Malekan debunks five myths about stablecoins that are delaying crucial US crypto legislation.
Italy’s CONSOB Warns Finfluencers on ESMA Crypto Risk Rules
Italy's CONSOB amplified an ESMA warning that EU rules on investment recommendations fully apply to crypto 'finfluencers'.
Kraken Backs SPAC Filing For US Crypto Infrastructure IPO
Kraken-backed SPAC, KrakAcquisition, filed for a $250 million IPO to target crypto infrastructure businesses.
Grayscale adds AI, DeFi and consumer tokens to asset consideration list
Grayscale expanded its digital asset review list to 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, consumer, and infrastructure categories for potential new products.
Solana Policy Institute Urges SEC Protect DeFi Developers From Regulations
The Solana Policy Institute asked the SEC to exempt non-custodial DeFi developers from exchange regulations, citing innovation risks.
ZKsync lists real-world infrastructure as core focus in 2026 roadmap
ZKsync's 2026 roadmap prioritizes institutional adoption by focusing on real-world constraints through four non-negotiable standards.
Thailand Targets ‘Gray Money’ With Unified Gold and Crypto Oversight
Thailand is unifying oversight of physical gold and crypto assets to combat money laundering and illicit finance.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying and Selling Ahead Of The January US CPI Print
Crypto whales are accumulating Maple Finance (SYRUP) and Chainlink (LINK) while reducing exposure to Polygon (POL) before the January US CPI release.
Eric Adams’ NYC Token Faces Scrutiny After Liquidity Moves Raise Rug Pull Concers
Eric Adams' newly launched NYC token is under scrutiny after large liquidity withdrawals sparked rug pull concerns, which the team attributed to rebalancing.
Senate unveils updated market structure bill limiting stablecoin rewards on idle holdings
A Senate draft bill prohibits yield on idle stablecoin balances but permits activity-linked rewards ahead of a committee markup.
Bitget Launches Bot Copy Trading to Expand Access to Automated Strategies
Bitget introduced Bot Copy Trading, allowing users to easily deploy proven automated trading strategies via a profit-sharing model.
New Senate Crypto Draft Allows Activity-Based Stablecoin Rewards
A new Senate CLARITY Act draft permits crypto companies to offer activity-based rewards for stablecoin use without classifying them as securities.
Former New York City Mayor Rug Pulls Community? Eric Adams’ NYC Token Plunges 81%
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' newly launched NYC Token crashed 81% shortly after launch, leading to accusations of a rug pull.
Bitcoin’s Price Recovery Masks Growing Risk From Overleveraged Long Positions
Bitcoin's price recovery is overshadowed by high leverage in derivatives, signaling increased liquidation risk despite bullish sentiment.
US Senate Tilts Playing Field Toward Banks As Crypto Bill Curbs Passive Stablecoin Yields
A new US Senate crypto bill restricts passive stablecoin yields, potentially favoring traditional banks over crypto platforms.
Shiba Inu Profits Crash By 62% Following SHIB Price Crash This Week
Shiba Inu profits plummeted by 62% this week following a sharp price crash, shifting market sentiment from accumulation to selling.
Ethereum Faces Key 2026 Resistance, but $5.04 Million ETH ETF Inflows Spell Hope
Ethereum shows bullish signs supported by $5.04 million in Monday ETF inflows, despite facing a key resistance level.
VanEck Predicts Risk-On Q1 2026 With Improved Fiscal Clarity
VanEck anticipates a risk-on environment for Q1 2026 due to improved fiscal and monetary visibility, despite short-term Bitcoin caution.
Bitwise CIO Argues for Bitcoin in 401(k)s, as Senator Warren Questions SEC
Bitwise's CIO called bans on Bitcoin in 401(k)s ridiculous while Senator Warren pressed the SEC on crypto risk mitigation.
Court Blocks Tennessee From Taking Action on Kalshi
A Tennessee court temporarily halted state regulators from acting against Kalshi, a prediction markets platform, following a lawsuit.
SEC Leadership Bullish That Key Crypto Bill Will Reach Trump's desk In 2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is confident a bipartisan crypto market structure bill will reach President Trump's desk this year.
CME Braces for Potential Gold and Silver Stress with New Margin Rules
CME is shifting gold and silver futures margin requirements from fixed dollar amounts to percentages of notional value, increasing collateral requirements as prices rise.
CPI Data Set to Show Steady US Inflation in December, Still Above the Fed’s Target
US December CPI data is expected to show steady inflation at 2.7% YoY, remaining above the Fed's target, likely not shifting monetary policy.
Five Stablecoin Myths Debunked By Columbia Professor
Columbia Professor Omid Malekan argues that concerns from banks regarding stablecoin yields are “unsubstantiated myths” and Congress should prioritize consumers.
Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches Controversial Token
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched the Solana-based NYC Token to fund anti-antisemitism education, but it immediately plummeted in value amid scam accusations.
Story (IP) Price Rebounds 100%, but On-Chain Data Tells a Different Story
Story (IP) price doubled, driven by Korean traders, but on-chain data shows no corresponding growth in user adoption.
Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token tanks over 80% as team allegedly manipulates trading activity
The NYC Token, endorsed by ex-Mayor Eric Adams, crashed over 80% amid allegations of manipulated trading activity in its liquidity pool.
Grayscale Expands “Assets Under Consideration” List With 36 Altcoins for Q1 2026
Grayscale updated its Q1 2026 "Assets Under Consideration" list, now featuring 36 altcoins across five sectors, signaling active evaluation for future products.
South Korean crypto exchanges slam government’s proposed ownership cap
DAXA opposes the government's proposed 15-20% ownership cap for major shareholders in crypto exchanges, citing risks to industry growth and user protection.
Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee from preventing Kalshi from offering sports contracts within the state.
Court temporarily blocks Tennessee regulators’ action against Kalshi
A federal court issued a temporary restraining order blocking Tennessee regulators from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi.
Trump: Tech Giants Must Pay Their Own Data Center Power Bills
Donald Trump stated that major tech companies must cover the cost of their data center power usage to prevent higher electricity bills for Americans.
Meta Plans To Cut 10% Of Metaverse Division
Meta is reportedly cutting about 10% of its Reality Labs staff this week to refocus resources on artificial intelligence.
Senate AG Delays Crypto Bill Markup to Late January
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed the markup of a crypto bill to the end of January to secure broader bipartisan support.
Senators Propose Bill to Protect Developers from Money Transmitter Rules
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced legislation to exempt blockchain developers from money transmitter regulations.
Senators Lummis and Wyden push bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced a bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from federal money transmitter regulations.
Kraken-linked SPAC targets Nasdaq IPO with $250 million offering
KRAKacquisition Corp, a SPAC linked to Kraken, filed for a $250 million Nasdaq IPO consisting of 25 million units.
Ethereum Must Pass Walkaway Test to Be Self-Sustaining
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated the network must achieve a state where its value proposition is independent of ongoing developer work.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ memecoin faces rug pull allegations
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams promoted the 'NYC Token' memecoin, which shortly after faced allegations of a rug pull involving millions in withdrawn liquidity.
Bitcoin Strength Under Question As DOJ Fed Probe Looms
Bitcoin's strength is questioned despite a brief jump past $92,000 due to ETF outflows and weak derivatives demand.
If World War 3 Fears Spike, Does Bitcoin Crash or Become Digital Gold?
Bitcoin's reaction to escalating global conflict involves an initial crash as a risk asset, followed by potential appreciation as a censorship-resistant asset.
CFTC Forms Panel Regulating Blockchain, AI Innovation
The CFTC established the Innovation Advisory Committee to guide regulation of blockchain and AI in financial markets.
CLARITY Act Delayed Again as Senate Lacks Votes for Crypto Reform
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed the CLARITY Act markup until late January due to insufficient bipartisan votes.
XRP Attracts 4-Month Record Dip Buying as Price Falls 15% in a Week
Despite a 15% weekly price drop, XRP is seeing its strongest dip buying since September, primarily from long-term holders near key support levels.
Ethereum’s hidden ‘death spiral’ mechanic could freeze $800 billion in assets regardless of their safety rating
A Bank of Italy paper warns that an Ethereum price collapse could compromise its security and freeze over $800 billion in assets.
SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the decision on seizing Venezuela's rumored massive Bitcoin holdings is still uncertain and handled by other administration parts.
SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ Whether US will Seize Venezuela‘s Bitcoin
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated it remains uncertain if the US would seize Venezuela's reported $60 billion in Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level
MicroStrategy's near-term outlook hinges on Bitcoin remaining above the $88,000-$92,000 accumulation range.
Senators move to shield crypto developers as lawmakers race toward advancing sweeping digital asset bill
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced a bill to exempt non-custodial crypto developers from money transmitter laws ahead of a broader Senate crypto bill vote.
Fitch Warns Bitcoin-Backed Securities Pose High Market Value Risk
Fitch Ratings flagged Bitcoin-backed securities as carrying heightened risks consistent with speculative-grade credit profiles.
Bakkt stock rallies 20% amid plans to acquire a stablecoin infra firm founded by Bakkt’s co-CEO
Bakkt stock surged after announcing plans to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm DTR, founded by Bakkt's co-CEO Akshay Naheta.
Machi Big Brother Is Back With His Biggest Ethereum Bet Yet
High-profile whale Machi Big Brother reopened a $34 million leveraged ETH long on Hyperliquid despite massive prior losses.
Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative?
Iran's rial has collapsed against the dollar amid economic crisis, leading citizens to explore Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant alternative.
Bitmine Adds 24,000 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Tops 4.1M Tokens
Bitmine purchased 24,266 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 4.17 million ETH, while its chairman seeks shareholder approval for more authorized shares.
3 Data Points Shape ETH’s Next Breakout to $4K
Three key data points suggest Ether is poised for a breakout toward $4,000, driven by healthy spot demand and reduced leverage risk.