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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.
Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
Iran's Ministry of Defense export center, Mindex, is accepting cryptocurrency payments for advanced weapons to bypass international sanctions.
Zcash Price’s Long-Awaited Breakout May Be Off the Table — Here’s Why
Despite Zcash showing an uptrend, bearish divergence in Chaikin Money Flow and deeply negative funding rates suggest the expected breakout may fail.
Turkmenistan enacts crypto law allowing mining and exchanges to attract foreign investment
Turkmenistan legalized crypto mining and exchanges under a new law aimed at boosting economic development and foreign investment.
Will DeFi adoption officially end in 2026?
The EU's MiCA regulation, fully effective by mid-2026, may stifle DeFi adoption by favoring large entities and controlling front-end access.
Whale withdraws 800 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 24 hours
A crypto whale withdrew 800 Bitcoin, worth about $71 million, from Bitfinex over the last day.
Ethereum daily transactions hit all-time high, surpassing 2021 NFT boom
Ethereum's seven-day average daily transactions reached a new all-time high, exceeding the 2021 peak.
Coinbase Bets on Stablecoins, Base and 'Everything Exchange' for 2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong outlined a 2026 strategy focusing on stablecoins, the Base layer-2, and expanding into an 'everything exchange' including stocks and prediction markets.
Here Are All the Reasons Why Coinbase’s 2026 Vision Isn’t Winning Fans
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's 2026 vision for an 'everything exchange' faces significant user and developer backlash over security, developer support, and execution gaps.
Expert Explains Why 2026 Could Be the Year Ethereum Blindsides the Market
An expert predicts 2026 will be the year Ethereum surprises the market due to accelerating institutional adoption in stablecoins, tokenization, and payments.
Internet Computer (ICP) rises back to $3 as short-term momentum improves
Internet Computer (ICP) climbed above $3.00 on increased trading activity, suggesting improved short-term momentum.
Ethereum Price Climbs Above $3,000, But Here’s Why $4,000 Will Be A Challenge
Despite reclaiming $3,000, Ethereum faces challenges reaching $4,000 due to declining whale activity and cautious institutional sentiment.
Crypto exchange volume falls to 15-month low in December
Centralized crypto exchange spot trading volume dropped 32% in December to its lowest level since September 2024.
What Is a Blockchain Rollback and Why It Matters in Crypto Security?
A blockchain rollback reverses approved transactions to correct major exploits, balancing recovery needs against core principles like immutability.
Bitcoin ETF Momentum Builds in South Korea but Regulation Lags Behind
The Korea Exchange is prepared to list crypto ETFs, but regulators have not yet approved the necessary legal framework for digital assets.
BONK jumps more than 10% as momentum pushes price higher
The Solana-based token BONK rose over 10% in 24 hours, breaking a key technical resistance level.
MicroStrategy’s Stock Slid Over 49% in 2025: Why 2026 Could Be Another Tough Year
Strategy (MSTR) stock fell 49.3% in 2025 due to Bitcoin's poor performance and faces further risk in 2026 from a potential MSCI index exclusion.
Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a record net outflow of $4.57 billion across November and December 2025.
How this trader exploited a New Year glitch on Binance to make $1.5 million in a day
A trader named Vida made over $1.5 million by exploiting a $26 million anomalous buy wall on Binance for the token BROCCOLI714 on New Year's Day.
Supply Shock Narrative Faces Doubt As XRP Exchange Reserves Hit 8-Year Lows
Despite XRP exchange reserves hitting 8-year lows in late 2025, analysts doubt this guarantees a supply shock or immediate price rally.
$1 for the Keys? Dark Web Post Claims Kraken Admin Access for Sale
A dark web post claims to be selling read-only access to Kraken's internal admin panel, raising significant security concerns.
Infinex Founder Loses $50K Bet Over ETH 2025 Year-End Price
Infinex founder Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 bet after Ether failed to reach $25,000 by the end of 2025.
ZachXBT Flags Ongoing Wallet Exploit With Losses Exceeding $107,000
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged an active exploit draining hundreds of crypto wallets across EVM chains, totaling over $107,000.
Analysts Identify 3 Indicators That Could Signal an Altcoin Season in 2026
Analysts point to bullish divergences, altcoin dominance breakouts, and high trading volume as potential signals for an altcoin season in 2026.
Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and trading under new framework
Turkmenistan has officially legalized domestic cryptocurrency mining and trading under a new licensing framework overseen by its central bank.
Hundreds of crypto wallets drained across EVM chains, root cause still unidentified: ZachXBT
Hundreds of crypto wallets across EVM chains are being drained for small sums, with cumulative losses reaching about $107,000 as the root cause remains unknown.
Over $2.2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as 2026 Begins
Over $2.2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring, marking the first major derivatives settlement of 2026.
Vitalik Buterin stresses real usability and decentralization over winning ‘next meta’
Vitalik Buterin urged the Ethereum community to prioritize usable, truly decentralized applications over chasing the 'next meta'.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Forecast: squeeze sets stage for volatility explosion
Bitcoin's recent low volatility, indicated by compressed Bollinger Bands, historically precedes a major price swing.
Crypto Sentiment Moves Out Of 'Extreme Fear' But Uncertainty Stays
The crypto market sentiment indicator moved out of 'extreme fear' to a 'fear' score of 29, signaling potential gains after eight weeks of low sentiment.
Solana Has Institutional Momentum With RWAs Heading Into 2026
Solana saw record RWA tokenization activity in December, positioning it for institutional growth in 2026.
PEPE Surges 20% as James Wynn Gives Bold Prediction For 2026
PEPE surged over 20% early in 2026 following trader James Wynn's prediction of a $69 billion market cap by year-end.
ZachXBT warns of ongoing EVM wallet drains totaling over $107K
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alerted users to an ongoing attack draining over $107,000 from hundreds of EVM-compatible wallets.
Asia’s First Trading Day of 2026: AI Chips Steal the Show While Bitcoin Flatlines
Asian markets surged on the first trading day of 2026, driven by massive gains in AI chip stocks, while Bitcoin remained stagnant.
Crypto exploit losses dropped over 60% in December
Crypto exploit losses fell by over 60% in December, totaling $76 million across 26 major incidents.
BTC, ETH, ADA, SOL Price: Cardano pops 7%, bitcoin, ether climb as 2026 begins
Cardano's ADA surged 7% as Bitcoin and Ether saw steady gains, signaling improved risk appetite at the start of 2026.
Crypto Bear Market Began in November: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant's research head suggests Bitcoin entered a bear market in November based on technical indicators like the one-year moving average.
Bitcoin news: Tether adds nearly $800 million BTC in fresh buys
Tether acquired 8,888.88 BTC, valued near $780 million, continuing its strategy of using 15% of quarterly profits for Bitcoin accumulation.
DOGE price surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks dogecoin rally
Dogecoin rallied over 6.6% after breaking the $0.121 resistance, completing a double-bottom pattern on strong volume.
Iran moves to accept crypto payments in weapon sales to evade sanctions: FT
Iran's Ministry of Defence Export Center is reportedly open to accepting cryptocurrency payments for advanced weapon sales to circumvent sanctions.
XRP Price: $2 remains hurdle for Ripple as exchange supply hits 8-year low
XRP rose to $1.87 as exchange balances hit an 8-year low, but price action remains capped below the critical $1.88–$2.00 resistance zone.
Chainlink Reserve accumulates over 94,000 LINK, boosting holdings to 1.4 million tokens
Chainlink Reserve added over 94,000 LINK tokens, increasing its total holdings to approximately 1.4 million.
Bithumb Seeks $201M in Lost Crypto; Upbit Dominates Korean Youth
Bithumb is recovering $201M in dormant crypto while Upbit leads the South Korean market, especially among younger users.
Polymarket Odds 21% Chance For Bitcoin To Hit $150K in 2026
Polymarket traders assign only a 21% probability for Bitcoin to reach $150,000 before 2027, despite analyst predictions of a bullish 2026.
Crypto Exchanges and Mining Now Legal in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading via a new law effective Thursday, aiming to utilize surplus energy.
Will Bitcoin Price Reclaim $100,000 in January? 3 Charts Hold the Answer
Three on-chain indicators suggest easing sell pressure, though macro factors may prevent an immediate January Bitcoin price rally to $100,000.
Scam Allegations Surround New Privacy Layer-2 Project Shade Network
The new privacy Layer-2 project Shade Network faces intense scrutiny over alleged links to a past rug pull and phishing risks.
December Crypto Hacks Down 60% Month-Over-Month: PeckShield
Crypto industry losses from hacks dropped 60% in December to $76 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.
‘A record year for wrench attacks’: How crypto holders can maintain physical security amid rising risks
2025 saw a record number of 'wrench attacks' targeting crypto holders, emphasizing the need for robust physical and digital security measures.
Flow Remediation Plan to $3.9M Exploit Continues with EVM Progress
Flow is advancing its recovery plan for the $3.9M exploit, focusing on restoring EVM functionality while raising concerns about large token movements on a centralized exchange.
Bitwise just filed for 11 new crypto ETFs, and the market’s silence exposes a brutal new reality
Bitwise's filing for 11 new single-token crypto ETFs barely moved the market, signaling ETF filing fatigue and a shift in focus to listing logistics over initial paperwork.
December FOMC minutes show why the Fed thinks calm markets can still turn volatile
The December FOMC minutes reveal the Fed's concern that tightening short-term funding markets could cause market disruption despite stable rate expectations.
David Beckham’s Health Sciences Firm Backs Down From Bitcoin Purchases in 2026
Prenetics Global, the health sciences firm linked to David Beckham, has stopped buying Bitcoin as of December 2025.
BTC, SOL and HYPE treasury execs forecast M&A, diversification and more institutional adoption in 2026
Treasury executives from BTC, SOL, and HYPE-focused firms predict consolidation, diversification into new revenue streams, and increased institutional adoption in 2026.
Bitcoin Options Are Not Capping BTC Price
Despite theories suggesting covered calls suppress Bitcoin's price, data indicates options activity reflects hedging and yield strategies alongside bullish positioning.
Dogecoin Profits Crash To 2-Year Low, But Price Divergence Hints At Rally.
Dogecoin profits hit a two-year low, yet a bullish divergence and whale accumulation suggest a potential price recovery.
Ethereum Co-founder Pitches dApps as Solution to 2025 Cloudflare Outage
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed that decentralized applications (dApps) could prevent failures caused by centralized internet infrastructure like Cloudflare outages.
Which predictions landed this year? One ignored model actually nailed the 2025 market cycle
Reviewing 2025 crypto predictions shows that structural forecasts on regulation and ETFs were accurate, while aggressive price targets largely failed.