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Bitcoin price news: Short-covering boosts BTC above $89,000
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $89,000, driven by short-covering rather than new buying interest.
Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk adds $29 million in ZEC, lifts holdings to nearly 2% of supply
Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk Technologies purchased $29 million in Zcash, increasing its total holdings to nearly 2% of the circulating supply.
Prenetics ends Bitcoin purchases to focus on its consumer health brand
Prenetics has halted Bitcoin acquisitions to fully concentrate resources on scaling its rapidly growing consumer health brand, IM8.
Grayscale files for spot Bittensor ETF following network’s first halving event
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Bittensor Trust into a spot ETF, following the network's initial halving.
XRP Exchange Supply is at 8-Year Lows: Bullish Trigger for 2026 Rally?
XRP's exchange supply has hit an 8-year low, suggesting reduced selling pressure and potentially fueling a 2026 price rally if key support holds.
Grayscale files initial S-1 for Bittensor ETF
Grayscale filed an S-1 registration to convert its Bittensor Trust into a US-based TAO exchange-traded fund.
One Last Hurdle Before Zcash Price Rallies Above $1,000? Here Is What The Charts Say
Zcash is testing bullish channel resistance, needing Chaikin Money Flow confirmation and sustained whale accumulation to target a rally toward $1,000.
Metaplanet Spends $451 Million on 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4
Metaplanet invested $451 million in 4,279 Bitcoin during Q4, increasing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC and solidifying its position as a major corporate Bitcoin holder.
SEC filings reveal the multi-million dollar trap hiding inside ‘exclusive’ WhatsApp crypto investment clubs
The SEC charged entities in an alleged $14 million fraud using 'exclusive' WhatsApp crypto clubs and fake trading platforms that demanded advance fees for withdrawals.
Bitcoin Market Signals That Could Trigger a 2026 Breakout
Despite strong institutional adoption, Bitcoin faces short-term volatility due to thin liquidity and selling pressure from legacy holders, setting up potential 2026 breakout signals.
How Strategy Buys Bitcoin in Downturns
Strategy funds its Bitcoin accumulation during market downturns primarily by issuing stock through ATM programs and preferred shares.
BNB Chain unveils 2026 tech roadmap after achieving zero downtime in 2025
BNB Chain released its 2026 roadmap, focusing on scaling to 20,000 TPS after achieving zero downtime and significant growth in 2025.
Russian Draft Bill: Prison Unregistered Crypto Mining
Russia's Ministry of Justice proposed criminal penalties, including prison time, for unregistered cryptocurrency mining.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ethereum (ETH) Gains 1.8% as Index Moves Higher
The CoinDesk 20 update highlights a 2025 divergence where structural progress outpaced stagnant token price action.
Can Strategy’s $60B Bitcoin Bet Survive Debt and Market Stress in 2026?
Strategy's Bitcoin-first model, built on leveraged BTC holdings, faces sustainability questions regarding debt servicing amid potential 2026 market stress.
CARF Tax Rules Go Live In 48 Jurisdictions On Jan 1, 2026
The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) begins implementation in 48 jurisdictions on January 1, 2026, mandating data collection from crypto providers.
Cypherpunk acquires $29 million in Zcash as token explodes 866% this year
Cypherpunk Technologies invested $29 million to acquire 56,418 ZEC, increasing its total holdings to over 290,000 ZEC.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Hits Lowest Level Since February – Will BTC Drop Below $80,000?
The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index hit its lowest level since February, signaling increased US selling pressure that could challenge the $80,000 support level.
Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026.
Grayscale predicts U.S. market structure legislation will dominate crypto markets in 2026, downplaying near-term quantum computing threats.
Before the Breakout: How Capital Repriced Crypto for 2026 — From Winter to Infrastructure
Crypto venture funding rebounded strongly in 2025 with over $30B raised, driven by larger, selective checks into compliance-ready infrastructure rather than consumer apps.
Aptos (APT) gains as volume surge signals accumulation
Aptos (APT) advanced 1.3% to $1.73, driven by institutional buying activity confirmed by significant volume spikes.
How the UK Plans to Regulate Crypto Like Traditional Finance
The UK is establishing a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime by October 2027, aligning digital assets with traditional finance standards.
20 Crypto Execs Share 6 Stablecoin Predictions for 2026
Twenty crypto executives shared six key predictions for stablecoins by 2026, focusing on infrastructure integration, regulation, and market competition.
Why XRP Price Faces a 41% Crash Risk Despite Broad Holder Buying?
XRP is trapped in a bearish channel with a 41% crash risk, despite long-term and short-term holder buying, due to concurrent whale selling.
How Strategy used half its stock price to buy 225,000 Bitcoin in 2025
Strategy bought 225,027 BTC in 2025, exceeding global supply, but its stock price subsequently halved, decoupling from its holdings due to arbitrage unwinds and debt concerns.
Bitcoin traders uncover ‘strong signs’ of 2026 bull case: $107K BTC next?
Analysts suggest a potential 2026 bull run for Bitcoin, citing a possible 'Christmas bear trap' and technical targets near $107,000.
Russian Ministry of Justice proposes prison penalties for unauthorized crypto miners
Russia's Ministry of Justice proposed criminal penalties, including prison time, for unregistered cryptocurrency miners.
Binance Suspends Visa, Mastercard Withdrawals in Ukraine
Binance has temporarily halted direct Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users due to changes involving its provider, Bifinity.
$3.9 million drained from Unleash Protocol in governance exploit and routed through Tornado Cash
Unleash Protocol lost $3.9 million due to a governance exploit, with stolen funds later sent through Tornado Cash.
In 2025, BTC showed how spectacularly wrong price forecasts can be
Bitcoin's 2025 price action, marked by an October crash, proved nearly all optimistic price predictions spectacularly inaccurate.
Metaplanet buys $450M in Bitcoin, completes $136M capital raise
Metaplanet acquired 4,279 BTC for $451.1 million and raised over $136 million through a preferred share allotment.
Gold Records Sharpest Single-Day Drop in Over 2 Months: Is The “Metal Season” Ending?
Gold experienced its steepest one-day drop in over two months, sparking debate over whether capital is rotating into crypto assets.
Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major BTC headwind
Bitcoin's long-term holders have shifted back to net accumulation after a significant selling period.
Gold and silver outrun bitcoin (BTC) price as 2025's go-to protectors of fiat money
Precious metals like gold and silver significantly outperformed Bitcoin in 2025 as investors favored them to hedge against fiat currency debasement.
Lighter Tokenomics Split DeFi Community After LIT Reveal
Lighter's LIT tokenomics, allocating 50% to the team/investors, divided the DeFi community amid high-volume trading and prediction market wagers.
Midnight (NIGHT) Price Eyes New Highs As Buyers Dominate 52% Volume
Midnight (NIGHT) price is trending upward, supported by 52% buyer volume dominance despite some profit-taking by top holders.
Bitcoin Rejection at $90K: Gold and Bonds Take the Lead
Bitcoin failed to breach $90,000 as investors favored traditional hedges like gold and US bonds amid equity market highs.
HNUT Meme Coin Collapses 99% on Solana, PeckShield Flags Bundled Rug Pull
The Solana-based meme coin HNUT crashed 99% shortly after launch, with PeckShield flagging it as a bundled rug pull due to coordinated trading activity.
Grayscale Highlights 6 Promising Privacy Coins: Zcash and More
Grayscale's report spotlights six privacy coins, led by Zcash, amid growing investor preference for privacy and security in altcoins.
$11B Bitcoin Whale Cashes Out $330M ETH, Opens $748M Long BTC, ETH, SOL
A major Bitcoin whale sold $330M in ETH and opened leveraged long positions totaling $748M in BTC, ETH, and SOL, anticipating a market recovery.
Bitcoin’s violent crash cries “multi-billion dollar manipulation” as on-chain data catches one market maker red-handed
Bitcoin's sharp intraday volatility on December 29 suggests market manipulation due to repeated, aggressive buying followed by selling in thin holiday liquidity.
Lighter’s LIT token faces $2B–$3B valuation debate after airdrop
Traders are divided over whether Lighter's LIT token will achieve a $2 billion or $3 billion fully diluted valuation post-launch.
Spot XRP ETFs Extend 29-Day Inflow Streak Despite December Selloff
Spot XRP ETFs saw 29 consecutive days of inflows in December, totaling $8.44 million on Dec. 29, contrasting with outflows from BTC and ETH ETFs.
ASST Stock Performance Comes Into Question Amid Semler Scientific and Strive Merger Prospects
The proposed merger between Semler Scientific and Strive Asset Management could create a major Bitcoin treasury, but investor sentiment is mixed regarding the exchange ratio.
Bitwise CEO Points to Bitcoin Amid Iran’s Deepening Currency Crisis
Amid Iran's severe currency crisis and protests, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley suggested Bitcoin as a potential safe haven against financial turmoil.
Metaplanet Adds 4,279 Bitcoin Amid Record Year
Metaplanet acquired 4,279 BTC for $451 million, increasing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC while its income generation business saw significant revenue growth in 2025.
Metaplanet buys $451 million worth of bitcoin in Q4, CEO Gerovich says
Japanese firm Metaplanet acquired 4,279 BTC for $451.06 million in Q4, bringing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC.
Michaël van de Poppe Explains Why Most Altcoins Are Unlikely to Survive 2026
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe warns most altcoins will fail by 2026 due to poor tokenomics, market downturns, and technological obsolescence.
Metaplanet acquires 4,279 BTC, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet purchased 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4, bringing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC, the fourth largest among public companies.
Institutions are increasingly using the BTC options playbook in altcoins: STS Digital
Institutions are applying established Bitcoin options strategies to altcoins to manage volatility and boost returns, according to STS Digital.
ViaBTC CEO Haipo Yang: From Nof1 to x402 — A Look at AI Agent Applications and What’s Next
ViaBTC CEO Haipo Yang discusses how protocols like x402 enable automated micropayments for AI Agents, shifting focus to agent-to-agent economic networks.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Stakes Over $1.2 Billion in ETH as Ethereum Awaits a Breakout Trigger
Bitmine, supported by Tom Lee, has staked $1.2 billion in ETH, contrasting with mixed investor signals as Ethereum awaits a market breakout.
Metaplanet Reports 568.2% BTC Yield for 2025 as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 35,102
Metaplanet reported a 568.2% BTC Yield for 2025, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 35,102 BTC.
Store of Value Demand, Regulation to Drive 2026 Crypto Bull Market
Grayscale predicts the 2026 crypto bull market will be driven by demand for alternative stores of value and clearer regulation.
4 Ways 2025 Has Changed the Crypto Markets Forever
2025 marked a turning point for crypto, with institutional adoption, digital asset treasuries, regulatory clarity, and the volatile meme coin market reshaping the financial landscape.
Lighter DEX Launches LIT Token With 25% Airdrop
Perpetuals-focused L2 DEX Lighter launched its LIT token, allocating 50% to the ecosystem and 50% to the team/investors, with 25% of FDV airdropped to early participants.
Gate Founder Dr. Han’s 2025 Year-End Open Letter: Web3 is About to Change Everyone’s Life
Gate Founder Dr. Han reflects on 2025 achievements, noting Web3's maturation toward real-world integration and reaffirming Gate's commitment to building foundational infrastructure.
Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins
Silver's volatility has surged due to physical tightness, surpassing Bitcoin's low volatility as year-end trading reduces market conviction.
Lighter launches native token LIT, allocates half to ecosystem growth
Ethereum-based decentralized perps exchange Lighter launched its native token, LIT, dedicating 50% to ecosystem growth.
South Korea’s stablecoin bill stalls over issuer eligibility dispute: report
South Korea's stablecoin regulation is delayed due to a dispute between the Bank of Korea and the FSC over who can issue stablecoins.
China’s Rich Are Repricing Property Against Bitcoin — and Housing Is Losing
Affluent Chinese investors are increasingly comparing luxury property value against Bitcoin and global stocks, viewing housing as a less attractive asset.
BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M in dividends and passes $2B in assets
BlackRock's tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, has distributed $100 million in dividends and surpassed $2 billion in assets since its March 2024 launch.
Waters Demands Oversight Hearing For SEC's Crypto Stance
Representative Maxine Waters requested an oversight hearing regarding the SEC's recent policy shifts concerning cryptocurrency enforcement actions.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Stop Sell Off as ETH Whales Accumulate
Bitcoin long-term holders have ceased selling, while Ethereum whales are increasing their holdings, signaling potential market recovery.
ZachXBT Exposes Canadian Scammer Who Allegedly Stole Over $2 Million
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT exposed a Canadian actor named Haby who allegedly stole over $2 million via Coinbase support impersonation scams.
Decentralized Perpetual Exchange Lighter Introduces Its Native Token
Decentralized perpetual exchange Lighter has launched its native asset, the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT).
ETH, ADA SOL slip as year-end selling lingers as bitcoin traders eye $80,000 to $100,000 range
Major altcoins declined with low trading volume as Bitcoin traders anticipate a $80,000-$100,000 range for the leading cryptocurrency.
DOGE Price: Dogecoin breaks support as year-end selling drags DOGE to $0.123
Dogecoin dropped 3% to $0.1226 after year-end selling pressure broke the key $0.1248 support level on high volume.
XRP price news: Breadown below $1.87 shifts Ripple token focus to $1.80 zone
XRP fell to $1.85 after breaking key support at $1.87, driven by increased exchange inflows suggesting selling pressure.
Iranians Protest Against Dramatic Currency Collapse
Protests erupted in Tehran as the Iranian rial hit record lows, prompting a Bitwise CEO to suggest Bitcoin as a hedge against mismanagement.