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Bitcoin Lost Institutional Share in 2025 as Altcoins Took the Spotlight
In 2025, institutional capital rotated from Bitcoin toward select altcoins, driven primarily by ETF narratives rather than utility.
MSCI’s Move on MicroStrategy Is Rattling Bitcoin Markets | US Crypto News
MSCI's decision to exclude newly issued MicroStrategy shares from its indexes is causing market tension despite some analysts downplaying its impact.
SharpLink deploys $170M in ETH on Linea
SharpLink deployed $170 million in ETH on the Linea Layer 2 network to maximize yields through multiple streams.
Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
A TD Cowen report suggests Trump's second term offers a rare policy window for significant, albeit incremental, crypto regulatory progress in 2026.
Why South Korea Can’t Agree on Who Should Issue Stablecoins
South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act is stalled due to a regulatory clash over whether banks or broader firms should issue won-backed stablecoins.
Truebit Protocol Hit by Suspected $26 Million Ethereum Hack
Blockchain security platform Cyvers flagged a suspicious $26 million transfer of 8,535 ETH from the Truebit Protocol.
$50K or $250K?: What Top Crypto Companies Predict for Bitcoin in 2026
Top crypto firms offer divergent 2026 Bitcoin price predictions, challenging the traditional four-year halving cycle.
Stand With Crypto: Primary Goal for 2026 is Crypto Market Structure
Stand With Crypto's primary 2026 goal is passing federal digital asset market structure legislation, despite ongoing political mobilization.
Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of Superchain revenue
Optimism proposed using 50% of Superchain revenue monthly to buy back OP tokens for one year.
Why is Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is applying for a banking license right now?
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) applied for a trust bank charter to support its USD1 stablecoin with regulated infrastructure.
Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver in 2026: How Scarcity Is Being Repriced
In 2026, the scarcity of Bitcoin, gold, and silver is repriced by narratives, market access via ETFs, and financial structures, not just supply limits.
Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?
Markets await a Supreme Court decision on Trump's global tariffs, which could cause macro shock and impact Bitcoin prices.
Privacy debate flares in crypto community days after Europe’s DAC8 tax regime takes effect
A debate ignited over Europe's new DAC8 tax rules, which mandate centralized exchanges report user data, sparking privacy concerns.
XRP ETFs post first day of outflows since November launch
XRP ETFs experienced their first net outflows of $40 million since launching in November.
Morgan Stanley to launch digital wallet for tokenized assets
Morgan Stanley plans to launch a digital wallet supporting tokenized assets by the end of the year.
Optimism Foundation proposes monthly OP token buybacks
The Optimism Foundation proposed using 50% of Superchain revenue for monthly OP token buybacks to align the token with network growth.
Monero retakes privacy crown as Zcash turmoil rattles rally
Monero regained the top market cap among privacy coins following turmoil caused by the Electric Coin Company developer exodus.
Buterin: Ethereum is Linux for the Open Internet of Value
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin compares Ethereum to Linux, emphasizing its open-source nature and reliance on layer-2 networks for customization.
Google hits fresh intraday high after brief surge to $330
Google shares briefly surged to a new intraday high near $330, surpassing Apple in market capitalization.
Profit Booking Foils Ethereum Price Breakout, $3,140 Becomes the Deciding Line
Ethereum price pulled back after failing to break resistance, with $3,140 now serving as the critical level for future direction.
How Low Will ZEC Price Go Amid Zcash Governance Turmoil?
Zcash price risks falling to $200-$300 following the core development team's exit from Electric Coin Company.
Michael Saylor meets with Senator Jim Justice to discuss digital assets
Michael Saylor and Phong Le met with Senator Jim Justice to discuss digital assets and market neutrality.
Institutional Demand is Rising, But Why Hasn’t Solana’s Price Exploded?
Despite rising institutional adoption via stablecoins and RWAs, Solana's price lags due to a significant lack of retail trading participation.
Bitcoin Price Forecast Says $76,000 BTC 'Is Coming'
Analysts maintain a bearish outlook for Bitcoin, forecasting a drop to $76,000 despite recent price gains.
GateToken (GT) Burns 2,163,900 Tokens in Q4 2025, Building a Robust Tokenomics Framework In the Ecosystem Expansion
GateToken (GT) burned over 2.16 million tokens in Q4 2025, furthering its deflationary mechanism amid ecosystem growth.
Polymarket User Profits And Disappears After Big Maduro Bet
A Polymarket user who won $400K betting on Nicolás Maduro's ouster has disappeared, with their account now inaccessible.
Prediction markets let insiders profit on leaks, yet a massive Dow Jones partnership just validated the rig
Despite ongoing controversies, prediction markets are gaining institutional legitimacy through data distribution partnerships with entities like Dow Jones and ICE.
Bootstrap Board Split For Non-Profit Law, Zcash Wallet Investment
Bootstrap, the Zcash nonprofit, cited legal limits on investment as the reason for a board split following discussions about privatizing the Zashi wallet.
Florida considers Bitcoin-focused crypto reserve under new House bill
Florida House Bill 1039 proposes establishing a state-managed strategic cryptocurrency reserve overseen by the Chief Financial Officer.
Coincheck signs $112 million stock purchase agreement for majority stake in digital asset manager 3iQ
Coincheck Group agreed to acquire a 97% stake in Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ for approximately $111.8 million in stock.
What Would it Take for Ethereum to Finally Break $3,300?
Ethereum faces downside pressure, requiring a reversal of weak institutional demand, indicated by the negative Coinbase Premium Gap, to break the $3,300 resistance.
Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill
Florida lawmakers have filed new legislation for the 2026 session to establish a state-run cryptocurrency reserve fund for public investment in digital assets.
Zcash Price Breaks Down Below $500, Bearish Pattern Hints At 27% Decline Ahead
Zcash price broke below $500, confirming a bearish ascending wedge pattern that suggests a potential 27% decline toward $363.
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Keeps Crypto Networks Like Render in Demand
Nvidia's new Vera Rubin architecture boosts AI efficiency, but demand expansion, like the Jevons Paradox, may keep crypto GPU networks like Render relevant for flexible workloads.
China’s Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan Piles Pressure on US Stablecoin Rules
China allowing interest on its digital yuan is pressuring the US to reconsider yield bans in its stablecoin regulations.
Nasdaq-listed Coincheck to acquire 3iQ for $112M to bolster digital asset offerings
Nasdaq-listed Coincheck Group is acquiring Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ for approximately $112 million to expand its global presence.
Are Traders Moving to XMR Following the ZCash Controversy
Following internal turmoil causing Zcash developers to quit, capital appears to be rotating from ZEC toward Monero (XMR).
Florida Revives Bitcoin Crypto Reserve Bill After Earlier Pushback
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill to create a strategic cryptocurrency reserve limited primarily to Bitcoin holdings.
Crypto crime topped $150 billion in 2025 as state-backed actors scaled onchain: Chainalysis
Illicit crypto activity reached $154 billion in 2025, driven by state-backed actors like North Korea and Russia evading sanctions.
Illicit Crypto Hits All-Time High $154B; Stablecoins Lead at 84%
Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached a record $154 billion in 2025, driven by nation-state sanctions evasion and a shift where stablecoins now dominate illicit volume.
Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
Crypto crime reached $154 billion in 2025, driven largely by nation-states like Russia, North Korea, and Iran exploiting blockchain technology.
Bitget TradFi Surpasses $2 Billion in Daily Volume as Gold Trading Activity Surges
Bitget TradFi achieved over $2 billion in daily trading volume shortly after its public launch, driven by high activity in gold trading.
Bitcoin slips back below $90,000 after early-2026 rally fades
Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as early 2026 ETF-fueled optimism waned amid renewed market caution.
21shares to distribute Ethereum staking rewards to TETH holders
21shares will distribute Ethereum staking rewards of $0.010378 per share to TETH ETF holders.
Binance Debuts Gold, Silver Perps, USDT TradFi Settlement Stablecoin
Binance launched gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT to bridge traditional finance with crypto trading.
Banks Must Upgrade Their Blockchain Infrastructure
Banks must transition from legacy private blockchain systems to public, permissioned Layer 2 infrastructure utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for modern finance.
Solana is becoming settlement rail for Visa and JPMorgan but one metric still scares insiders
Solana is gaining institutional traction for settlement via Visa and JPMorgan, but centralization concerns, particularly stake concentration, persist.
BlackRock sends $235M in Bitcoin and $83M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred $235 million in Bitcoin and $83 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime amid volatile ETF flows.
Freedx Introduces Live Crypto Quiz Show Featuring Rewards for Participants
Freedx is launching a live-streamed crypto quiz show on January 9th with real-time rewards for competitors and viewers.
Trump’s Greenland Play Could Turn the US Into the World’s Bitcoin Capital
The US is considering using Greenland's cold climate and cheap energy potential to establish large-scale Bitcoin mining for a national strategic reserve.
MSTR Sees Dip Buying Amid MSCI Reprieve — Can This ‘Strategy’ Help Avoid a 13% Dip?
MSTR stock rebounded after an MSCI reprieve, but cautious dip buying is countered by ongoing large capital outflows, suggesting downside risk remains.
Canton To Lose Bullish Structure? Weak Volume Now Undercuts a 172% Breakout Setup
Canton's potential 172% upside breakout is threatened by weakening volume and capital flow despite rising social interest.
Vibe Coding Transforms Web3: Community Now the Key Barrier to Growth
Vibe coding, building software via natural language prompts to AI, is transforming Web3 by commoditizing execution and shifting focus to community and network effects.
Bitcoin is trapped in a $54 billion Nvidia gamble that could trigger a sudden institutional sell-off
Bitcoin's price is closely linked to AI equity sentiment due to institutional positioning, making it vulnerable to disruptions in Nvidia's H200 chip supply chain to China.
Bitcoin Targets Futures Gaps as it Dips Under $90,000
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, potentially targeting an open CME futures gap near $88,000.
Binance launches regulated TradFi perpetual contracts settled in USDT, starting with gold and silver
Binance launched regulated perpetual futures for traditional assets like gold and silver, settled in USDT, through its regulated entity Nest Exchange Limited.
Zcash Developer Team Resigns: What the Governance Crisis Means for ZEC Price
The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) development team resigned due to a governance conflict with the Bootstrap board, though the Zcash protocol remains unaffected.
CZ-Backed YZi Labs Clashes with CEA Industries Over Poison Pill
CZ-backed YZi Labs is fighting CEA Industries' new 'poison pill' and bylaw changes, calling them stockholder-unfriendly.
Why Is BNB Unlikely to See a Deep Decline in 2026?
BNB is supported by strong demand drivers, including large investor participation and high retail activity on BNB Chain, suggesting resilience against deep declines.
ADI Foundation Partners With M-Pesa to Bring 60+ Million Mobile Money Platform Users Onchain
The ADI Foundation partnered with M-Pesa Africa to deploy ADI Chain infrastructure for over 60 million mobile money users across eight African markets.
BitMine Buys $105M ETH to Start 2026, Holds $915M Cash
BitMine Immersion Technologies purchased $105 million in Ether to start 2026, maintaining significant cash reserves.
Bitcoin Price Nears Losing $90,000: Deeper Sell-Off Could Be Coming Next
Bitcoin's recent rebound failed, suggesting a deeper sell-off towards $86,247 is possible if key support levels break.
Bitcoin Flash Crash Wipes Out $128 Million in Long Positions as Price Briefly Dips Below $90,000
Bitcoin briefly crashed below $90,000, liquidating $128 million in long positions amid high volatility.
India Flags Crypto Risks For Tax Enforcement
Indian tax authorities warned that cryptocurrency transactions pose significant risks to tax enforcement due to their borderless and anonymous nature.
XRP ETFs See $40.8M Exit in First Outflow Day
US spot XRP ETFs experienced their first net outflow day, losing $40.8 million, following a long streak of uninterrupted inflows.
Binance launches TradFi perpetual contracts, starting with gold and silver
Binance introduced 24/7 tradable, USDT-settled perpetual futures for traditional assets like gold and silver.
Bitcoin suddenly dips under $90K, triggering over $100M in long liquidations in past hour
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, causing over $100 million in long liquidations due to significant outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs.
XRP Eyes a 34% Breakout as Buyers Step In — But Not All Demand Looks Healthy
XRP is forming an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern suggesting a potential 34% breakout, though short-term buying behavior poses a risk.
Zcash developers quit, form new company after board clash
The entire Electric Coin Company staff resigned due to a governance clash with the Bootstrap non-profit board.
Crypto Privacy Faces New Challenges as New Tax Rules Take Effect in 2026
New global crypto tax reporting frameworks, CARF and DAC8, are raising significant privacy concerns for users starting in 2026.