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BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum Staking With Additional $260 Million Staked
BitMine staked an additional $260 million in ETH, bringing its total staked assets to nearly $1.6 billion to generate yield.
Large Bitcoin ‘Whale Accumulation’ Was Exchange Housekeeping, Data Shows
Recent data indicating Bitcoin accumulation by large investors was largely due to cryptocurrency exchanges reorganizing their holdings, not actual buying.
XRP Price Forecast: What next for Ripple linked token as price zooms above $2
XRP surged past $2.00 on strong volume, making $1.96 a critical support level to confirm the breakout's validity.
Macro Fears Cap Bitcoin Upside Despite 3-Week High
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $90,000, but macro uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment limit further upside momentum.
Crypto Phishing Losses Fell 83% in 2025, Scam Sniffer Reports
Crypto phishing losses via wallet drainers dropped 83% in 2025 to $83.85 million, though the ecosystem remains active.
US Crypto ETFs Draw $670 Million in Inflows on First Trading Day of 2026
US spot crypto ETFs attracted nearly $670 million in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, signaling renewed investor interest.
Top US Crypto Bills To Watch in 2026: Market Structure, Stablecoins & More
Key 2026 US crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act implementation, and PARITY Act tax reforms, aims to provide regulatory clarity.
Crypto markets steady as Trump claims US has captured Venezuela’s president
Cryptocurrency markets remained stable despite President Trump's announcement of capturing Venezuela's President Maduro.
XRP’s $1 billion ETF record is misleading, and one hidden flow metric explains why price remains stagnant
XRP ETF AUM growth is misleading because net creations, not total AUM, drive price, which is currently muted by escrow supply and hedging.
BitMine Stakes $259M More ETH as Validator Queue Nears 1M Ether
BitMine added $259 million in ETH to staking, pushing the validator entry queue close to 1 million Ether.
Bitcoin ETFs attract $471 million to kick off the new year
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $471 million in inflows on the first trading day of the year, reversing a prior sell-off.
Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released, Thanks Trump
Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for laundering Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, was released early due to Trump's First Step Act.
Dogecoin spikes 11%, pepe jumps 25% as 2026 starts with a bang for memecoins
Dogecoin and pepe led a sharp meme coin rally at the start of 2026, reflecting increased speculative appetite in the crypto market.
Odds of Bitcoin outperforming gold in 2026 surge to 59% on Polymarket
Bitcoin's odds of outperforming gold by 2026 have reached 59% on the Polymarket prediction platform.
XRP price news: Ripple jumps 8% above $2, beating bitcoin (BTC), amid SEC shuffle
XRP surged over 8% past $2, driven by spot ETF inflows and optimism following an SEC Commissioner's departure.
Crypto Sentiment Starts 2026 'Very Positive'
Santiment analysis indicates a 'very positive' start to 2026 for crypto sentiment, but cautions that sustained growth depends on retail investor caution.
XRP overtakes BNB as fourth-largest crypto after 8% price surge in 24 hours
XRP surged 8% to reclaim the fourth-largest cryptocurrency spot from BNB based on market capitalization.
Coinbase Executive Defends US Clarity Act Timeline
A Coinbase executive defends the delay of the CLARITY Act, citing its complexity and foundational importance for the crypto industry.
Aave Price Jumps Amid Revenue Sharing Plans With Token Holders
Aave's price increased over 10% following the announcement of a governance proposal to share off-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders.
Aave Founder Responds to Governance Vote With New Strategy
Aave founder Stani Kulechov proposed a broader strategy focusing on RWAs and consumer products after a governance vote failed to transfer brand IP control to the DAO.
Binance to Remove FLOW/BTC Spot Trading Pair after Flow Exploit Report
Binance is delisting the FLOW/BTC trading pair and adding FLOW to its monitoring tag list following a $3.9 million Flow blockchain exploit.
Tom Lee Makes Case for Raising Authorized Share Limit to 50 Billion
BitMine chairman Tom Lee proposes increasing authorized shares to 50 billion to enable future stock splits if Ether's price drives share value too high.
Why “good news” hasn’t been moving Bitcoin recently: Macro without the boom
Bitcoin's price is range-bound because macro optimism is being offset by high real yields and ETF outflows.
Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach New All-Time High by March 2026
Grayscale predicts Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high in early 2026, driven by regulatory clarity and macroeconomic factors.
Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary
Fedi is releasing its full software stack as open source under the AGPL license on the Bitcoin genesis block anniversary.
Aave Labs moves to ease governance tensions with non-protocol revenue sharing
Aave founder Stani Kulechov proposed sharing non-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders to ease governance tensions.
Tom Lee Pushes for Big Share Increase as BitMine Closely Tracks Ethereum Price
Tom Lee is urging BitMine shareholders to approve increasing authorized shares tenfold to support future capital needs tied to its Ethereum treasury strategy.
BitMine stock up 14% as Tom Lee asks shareholders to approve ‘dramatic’ share increase
BitMine's stock rose 14% after Chairman Tom Lee requested shareholder approval for a massive 100-fold increase in authorized shares.
Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Overstated as Long-Term Holders Begin Buying
CryptoQuant data suggests reported Bitcoin whale accumulation is overstated due to exchange consolidation, while long-term holders are now accumulating.
Key Bitcoin Price Levels To Watch Out For In 2026
Bitcoin's 2026 outlook depends on holding key support levels, with a drop below $74,508 potentially leading to $50,000, while surpassing $100,000 suggests a rally toward $126,199.
Tether just bought 8,888 Bitcoin, exposing a mechanical profit engine turning T-Bills into automatic crypto demand
Tether purchased 8,888 BTC in Q4 2025, reinforcing its strategy of allocating 15% of quarterly profits to Bitcoin.
SEC crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw set to depart the agency this week
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her crypto skepticism, is departing the agency as her term expires on January 3.
Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters
MSCI's January 15 decision on excluding companies with significant Bitcoin reserves from its indexes could force billions in selling and shape corporate adoption.
Bitfinex Hacker Out of Prison After a Year Due to President Trump’s First Step Act
Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, was released early from prison due to sentence reductions under the First Step Act.
PEPE leads memecoin gains amid post-holiday crypto market altcoin rally
Memecoins, led by PEPE's 32% surge, are driving a post-holiday crypto market rally, outperforming larger assets.
Hundreds of EVM Wallets Drained of Small Amounts: ZachXBT
Hundreds of EVM wallets were drained of small sums in a widespread attack potentially linked to a spoofed MetaMask email.
The Block Research’s Analysts: 2026 Predictions
Analysts from The Block Research predict key trends for 2026, focusing on stablecoins, prediction markets, DATs, and Bitcoin dominance.
Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early release in Bitfinex hack case
Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, was released early, crediting President Trump's First Step Act.
SEC Commissioner to Depart, Leaving only Republican Members
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, the sole Democrat, is departing, leaving the agency with only Republican members.
Will 2026 Deliver an Extreme Crypto Bear Market? Experts Weigh In
Experts debate whether 2026 will bring an extreme crypto bear market, suggesting macro factors and institutionalization may override traditional four-year cycles.
The Fed just leaked a bullish liquidity signal that suggests Bitcoin can front-run a 2026 recovery
Record year-end bank borrowing from the Fed's repo facility, coupled with proactive Fed reserve injections, signals improving liquidity that could boost Bitcoin before 2026.
Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor
Despite struggling in 2025, Bitcoin's yearly lows have consistently trended higher, indicating a strengthening long-term floor.
Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass crypto market legislation
Senator Lummis is pushing Congress to pass market structure legislation to clarify crypto jurisdiction and keep innovation in the US.
Wall Street Opens 2026 with Green Candles, Will Crypto Follow?
Wall Street began 2026 positively, boosting major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, driven by AI stock strength.
BitVentures Pivots into Crypto Mining After Nasdaq Rebrand
BitVentures Limited has entered cryptocurrency mining, acquiring hardware to mine BTC, LTC, and DOGE shortly after rebranding from Santech Holdings.
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein says he is being released early as part of ‘Trump’s First Step Act’
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein announced his early prison release, attributing it to President Trump's First Step Act.
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) news: Chairman Tom Lee makes case for major share count increase
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee urged shareholders to approve a proposal to increase authorized shares to 50 billion, citing future splits and capital raising needs.
Nasdaq-listed BitVentures to start Bitcoin and altcoin mining with new digital asset division
Nasdaq-listed BitVentures has launched a Digital Assets segment to begin Bitcoin and altcoin mining using acquired Bitmain machines.
Bitfarms Exits Latam with $30M Facility Sale
Bitfarms sold its Paraguayan facility for $30 million to exit the Latin American market entirely.
Bitfarms exits LatAm with $30 million Paraguay site sale amid North American AI/HPC push
Bitfarms sold its Paraguay site for up to $30 million to fully exit Latin America and focus on North American AI/HPC infrastructure.
Bitcoin price (BTC) news: Rare U.S. session gains have bitcoin trading above $90,000
Bitcoin surpassed $90,000 on the first trading day of 2026, signaling a potential shift from late 2025's consistent selloffs during U.S. hours.
Don't Get Left in the Dark: How Crypto Regulations Are Changing in 2026
Global crypto regulations are evolving in 2026, impacting users in the US, UK, and APAC regions with new rules for stablecoins, taxation, and service providers.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | January 3 – 4
The article highlights Pepe (PEPE), Canton (CC), and Chilliz (CHZ) as three altcoins potentially poised for gains over the weekend of January 3-4, 2026.
Tesla shares climb despite 16% drop in Q4 deliveries
Tesla shares rose slightly after the company reported a 16% year-over-year drop in Q4 2025 deliveries.
Bitcoin ETFs failed a critical holiday stress test as $1.29 billion vanished through “tactical” positioning
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.29 billion in net outflows during the late December holiday period, testing product stickiness.
Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State Control
Turkmenistan legalized crypto mining and exchanges under strict state licensing and oversight by the Central Bank.
$110B in crypto leaves South Korea in 2025 as trading rules lag global markets
Over $110 billion in cryptocurrency left South Korea in 2025 due to strict trading regulations and limited investment opportunities.
JPEX crypto fraud case advances as prosecutors add new money laundering charges
Hong Kong prosecutors added three new money laundering charges against crypto influencer Chu Ka-fai in the JPEX fraud case.
Major Bitcoin Predictions that Fell Short in 2025 | US Crypto News
Despite high expectations, Bitcoin closed 2025 near $87,000, significantly missing numerous bullish forecasts that reached up to $500,000.
Privacy Among Digital Euro’s 'Hardest Political Tradeoffs'
Balancing cash-like privacy with anti-money laundering rules is a major political hurdle for the digital euro's final design.
What Major Exchanges Like OKX Are Planning for 2026
OKX's Haider Rafique anticipates 2026 will focus on regulatory compliance, stablecoin utility, and tokenized real-world assets over speculative growth.
The Top 5 Busiest Blockchains of 2025
Solana, BNB Chain, Base, Tron, and NEAR Protocol were ranked the busiest blockchains of 2025 by Nansen based on transaction volume.
Bitfarms (BITF) leaving Latin America with sale of Paraguay site
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is selling its Paraguay site to Sympatheia Power Fund for up to $30 million to reinvest in North American HPC/AI infrastructure.
Hundreds of Wallets Drained on EVM Chains With No Root Cause, ZachXBT Warns — $107K Lost So Far and Counting
Hundreds of crypto wallets on EVM chains are being drained in an ongoing attack with no identified root cause, totaling over $107,000 lost.
Memecoins Surge: PEPE Soars 23% as Market Cap Hits Two-Week High
Memecoins like PEPE, BONK, and DOGE posted significant gains, pushing the total memecoin market cap to a two-week high of $39.45 billion.
Russia Cracks Down on Illegal Miners, India Pushes CBDCs
Russia proposed heavy fines for unregistered crypto miners while India's central bank advocated for prioritizing CBDCs over stablecoins.
Bitcoin’s rebound wipes out over $170M in short positions
Bitcoin's 2% surge to $89,700 caused $209 million in liquidations, primarily wiping out $170 million in short positions.
Bitcoin Hovers Below $90,000 as $4.4 Billion in Whale Selling Builds Pressure
Bitcoin is consolidating below $90,000 while intense selling pressure from whales, totaling over $4.4 billion, builds ahead of a potential breakout.
Bitcoin Seeks $90,000 Resistance Flip Into 2026 Wall Street Open
Bitcoin is attempting to break the $90,000 resistance level as TradFi markets reopen, facing potential dips due to a new CME futures gap.
BlackRock moves over $120M in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred approximately $120 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime custody.