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From Trump trades to Musk tweets and NFL prop bets, a record year for prediction markets sets up a pivotal 2026
Prediction markets experienced a record year in 2025, setting the stage for a crucial test in 2026, especially with upcoming U.S. elections.
Ethereum Will Start Scaling Exponentially With ZK in 2026
Ethereum is set for exponential scaling starting in 2026 as validators adopt ZK-proof validation, potentially reaching 10,000 TPS.
Crypto Investment Funds Turn Profits in December Despite Broad Market Weakness
Despite general crypto market weakness in December, select institutional funds like Wintermute and Dragonfly Capital secured significant realized profits.
Bitcoin just missed its $95k Boxing Day record, triggering signal that demands immediate attention
Bitcoin's 2025 Boxing Day close missed the 2024 record, highlighting a widening gap between year-end sentiment and yearly highs.
Putin says Russia, US held talks over crypto mining at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Putin revealed discussions with the US regarding joint crypto mining and supplying electricity from the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Could Be Free by January 2026 as FTX Case Enters Final Phase
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison is on track for early release by January 21, 2026, after serving about 14 months.
Memecoins Go From Christmas Cheer to Cold Reality, Sinking 65% in a Year
Memecoins plummeted 65% in market capitalization over the year to $35 billion by December 2025, reflecting reduced retail risk appetite.
Crypto Events That Reshaped the Industry in 2025
Key 2025 events included a major Bybit hack, macro asset behavior, US stablecoin regulation, and expanded ETP listings.
Uniswap's UNI token burn, protocol fee 'UNIfication' proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters
Uniswap voters overwhelmingly approved a proposal to activate protocol fees and burn UNI tokens, transforming UNI into a value-accruing asset.
US eyes crypto mining at disputed nuclear plant in Russia-Ukraine conflict: report
The US reportedly proposed crypto mining at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as part of peace talks.
3 Low-Cap Altcoins Show Strong Accumulation in December
Despite general market fear, three low-cap altcoins—AVNT, PROVE, and PLUME—showed strong on-chain accumulation by whales in December.
Why Bitcoin Briefly Hit $24,000 on Binance — and Why It Didn’t Matter
Bitcoin briefly plunged to $24,000 on a thinly traded Binance pair due to a large sell order overwhelming low liquidity.
AI Bubble Risks in 2026 and Their Potential Impact on Bitcoin
A potential AI bubble bursting in 2026 poses a significant risk to Bitcoin and the crypto market, potentially driving BTC down to $60,000-$75,000.
How Are Zcash Holders Positioning as Price Approaches a Major Resistance?
Zcash holders are accumulating, signaling confidence as the price nears a critical resistance level within a bullish pattern.
Bitcoin or Copper? Investors Reassess as Metal Outperforms Crypto in 2025
Metals, particularly copper, are outperforming cryptocurrencies in 2025, leading investors to reassess copper as a compelling macro asset.
Young People In Cambodia Equipped To Thrive In Digital Economy Through Video Game Development
UNICEF's Game Changers Coalition, supported by Bitget, is teaching Cambodian youth, especially girls, video game development skills for the digital economy.
Users of Binance-owned Trust Wallet lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension
Trust Wallet users lost over $7 million due to a compromised Chrome extension update, which Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao promised to reimburse.
How This Swiss City Integrated Bitcoin Into Everyday Payments
Lugano, Switzerland, integrates Bitcoin and stablecoins into daily commerce and municipal payments via the voluntary Plan ₿ initiative.
40% of Ethereum Supply Slips Into Loss as Whales Take Opposing Positions
Over 40% of Ethereum's supply is now held at a loss, causing whales to exhibit opposing accumulation and selling behaviors.
Trust Wallet to Cover $7M Lost in Browser Extension Hack: Zhao
Trust Wallet will reimburse users for $7 million lost in a Christmas Day browser extension hack, according to Binance co-founder CZ.
Trust Wallet Hit by Malicious Update, $7M Stolen — What Happened and What Users Should Do Now
A malicious update to Trust Wallet's Chrome extension led to the theft of approximately $7 million in crypto from users who imported seed phrases.
Bitcoin Eyes Key Breakout as Gold, Silver Set Post-Christmas Records
Bitcoin aimed for $90,000 as gold and silver hit new all-time highs following the Christmas break.
Aave DAO Rejects Brand Ownership Proposal After Governance Vote
Aave token holders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to place control of the protocol's brand assets under DAO ownership.
Gold hits $4,400 as Venezuela blockade bites, but a quiet ownership shift is changing how winners trade
Gold surged past $4,400 due to Venezuelan oil blockade stress, highlighting a shift toward tokenized gold for 24/7 settlement.
Is Bitcoin About to Freeze Its Own Coins? “The Cat” Proposal Divides the Community
A controversial Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, “The Cat,” aims to freeze inscription-related UTXOs to combat blockchain bloat, deeply dividing the community over property rights.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison to be released from federal custody next month
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled for release from federal custody on January 21, 2026.
Europe Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Unlicensed Crypto Firms Next Week
Lithuania's central bank will begin enforcing strict crypto regulations on January 1, threatening fines and prison time for unlicensed firms.
Lithuania to crack down on crypto firms operating without licenses after December 31
Crypto firms in Lithuania must obtain a MiCA license by December 31, 2025, or face severe penalties.
Yield Basis (YB) Gains 17% After Securing Upbit Listing
Yield Basis (YB) price surged over 17% following the announcement of its listing on South Korea's largest exchange, Upbit.
Tips for Crypto Newcomers, Vets and Skeptics in 2026
OG Bitcoiner James Howells offers advice for newcomers to learn fundamentals, veterans to test backups, and skeptics to try crypto before judging.
The Biggest Options Expiry Ever—What $27 Billion Means for Bitcoin and Ethereum
A record $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring on Deribit, representing over half of the exchange's open interest.
TRON Network Hits Record User Growth as TRX Price Faces Worst Q4 Decline
TRON achieved record user growth and high derivatives volume, yet TRX faces its worst Q4 decline amid centralization concerns.
Crypto Sentiment Stuck in Extreme Fear Zone for Two Weeks
Crypto market sentiment has remained in the 'Extreme Fear' zone for 14 consecutive days, hitting a score of 20 on December 26.
Uniswap governance passes major ‘UNIfication’ proposal; 100 million token burn imminent
Uniswap governance overwhelmingly approved the UNIfication proposal, activating a fee switch that will burn 100 million UNI tokens and make the protocol deflationary.
Ether Unlikely to Reach New Highs in 2026: Crypto Analyst
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen suggests Ethereum is unlikely to reach new highs in 2026, especially if Bitcoin remains in a bear market.
Tom Lee says blockchain and AI could turn JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs into next Mag 7
Tom Lee believes blockchain and AI adoption could make banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs the next 'Mag 7' tech leaders.
Trust Wallet users lose at least $6 million in security breach, ZachXBT finds
Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting its browser extension version 2.68, leading to over $6 million in user losses.
4chan Trader Who Nailed Bitcoin’s October All-Time High Calls $250,000 in 2026
A 4chan poster who accurately predicted Bitcoin's October 2025 top now forecasts the cryptocurrency will hit $250,000 in 2026.
Vitalik Buterin Says Grok Keeps Musk’s X Honest
Vitalik Buterin believes Grok is a net improvement for X by challenging users' political biases.
Trust Wallet confirms extension vulnerability after users report Christmas drains
Trust Wallet confirmed a security vulnerability in its Chrome extension version 2.68, leading to over $6 million in user drains on Christmas.
Bitcoin Market Fundamentals Strong In 2025: Strategy CEO
Strategy CEO Phong Le stated Bitcoin's 2025 market fundamentals are excellent despite recent price and sentiment drops.
XRPL flips to quantum-safe signatures; 2,420-byte proofs replace elliptic curves
The XRP Ledger integrated quantum-safe CRYSTALS-Dilithium signatures, replacing vulnerable elliptic curve cryptography on its AlphaNet testnet.
Stablecoins and RWA tokenization shape Asia’s crypto rulebook in 2025
In 2025, Asian crypto regulation focused on implementing concrete frameworks for stablecoins and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization.
Ethereum ETFs Bleed for 2 Weeks, But This Key Level Retest Could Flip the Script
Despite two weeks of outflows from Ethereum ETFs, on-chain signals suggest a potential rebound if ETH retests the $2,798 support level.
The Bitcoin “hard asset” narrative is breaking as silver hits parabolic peaks without taking crypto along for the ride
Silver's parabolic rally in 2025 demonstrated that macro tailwinds favoring hard assets do not automatically benefit Bitcoin, which lagged precious metals.
ZachXBT Sounds Alarm as Trust Wallet Users Report Fund Drains
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alerted users after multiple Trust Wallet holders reported unauthorized fund drains following a recent extension update.
Pudgy Penguins Bring NFT Characters to the Las Vegas Sphere
Pudgy Penguins projected its NFT characters onto the exterior screens of the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week.
Silver Hits Record Prices in China as Bitcoin Stalls on Christmas
Silver prices in China reached record highs due to tight physical supply and industrial demand, contrasting with Bitcoin's quiet trading on Christmas.
Crypto Prediction Markets Go Mainstream as Coinbase, Crypto.com Push In
Major players like Coinbase and Crypto.com are increasingly entering the prediction market space, signaling mainstream adoption.
Liquidity Versus Narratives: What Drove BTC and Crypto in 2025?
In 2025, measurable capital flows, liquidity, and on-chain behavior were more crucial drivers for crypto prices than market narratives.
The memecoin hall of shame: 10 tokens that defined 2025 wildest trades
Ten iconic memecoins from 2025 exemplified the sector's evolution through political grift, AI mania, celebrity fiascos, and market manipulation.
Canton Token Rises Around 25% after DTCC Outlines Tokenized Treasury Plans
Canton Coin surged nearly 27% following the DTCC's announcement of plans to tokenize US Treasuries on the Canton Network.
This DeFi Yield Token Rallied 200% on Christmas Day, Here’s Why
Beefy Finance's BIFI token surged over 200% on Christmas Day due to its ultra-low supply and momentum trading, not new fundamentals.
Russia’s top stock exchanges plan to launch crypto trading once legal framework is in place
Russia's top stock exchanges plan to launch crypto trading pending the finalization of a new legal framework by regulators.
Bitcoin drives record spike in SEC filings in 2025 as regulatory clarity pulls institutions onchain
SEC filings mentioning blockchain surged in 2025, driven primarily by Bitcoin ETF activity following new regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin Mining 2026: AI Pivot, Profitability Pressure & Consolidation
Bitcoin miners face intense margin pressure post-2024 halving, driving pivots to AI/HPC and industry consolidation by 2026.
Whales Try Playing Zcash Price Santa — But Can The Rally To $655 Arrive In Time? 
Zcash whales are accumulating, supporting a technical bull flag target of $655, but weak retail buying and bearish derivatives suggest timing is uncertain.
What the $310B Stablecoin Market Reveals About Crypto Adoption
The $310 billion stablecoin market signals a fundamental shift toward digital asset utility, driven by cross-border payments and institutional adoption.
Pi Coin Dip Buyers Step In—but Only Big Money Can Stop the Breakdown
Pi Coin price action shows dip buyers absorbing selling pressure, but a confirmed rebound hinges on 'big money' indicators like the CMF crossing zero.
Crypto sentiment is trapped in extreme fear because the industry’s biggest structural wins are failing to move prices
Crypto sentiment is mired in extreme fear as major structural achievements failed to drive sustained price appreciation.
4 Warning Signs Suggest Ethereum (ETH) Price May Not Recover Soon in Late December
Four key indicators suggest Ethereum's price may struggle to recover soon due to rising selling pressure and low institutional interest.
Uniswap surges as vote to burn 100 million UNI shows overwhelming support
UNI token is rising as the Uniswap governance vote on the UNIfication proposal, which includes burning 100 million UNI, nears its end with strong approval.
Fed Q1 2026 Outlook and Its Potential Impact on Crypto Markets
The Fed's Q1 2026 policy, including potential rate pauses or 'stealth QE,' will significantly influence Bitcoin and Ether prices.
Crypto’s 12 biggest stories of 2025: From Trump’s policies to bitcoin all-time highs, OG whale moves, a DAT craze and the $1.4 billion Bybit hack
The 12 biggest crypto stories of 2025 included Trump's policy moves, Bitcoin hitting new highs, significant whale activity, and the massive Bybit hack.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC might have to spend time below $80,000 to build support
Analysis of CME futures data suggests Bitcoin needs more time consolidating between $70,000 and $80,000 to build historical price support.
Quantum Computing and Crypto in 2026: Hype vs Reality
Experts agree a quantum doomsday for crypto in 2026 is unlikely, but preparation for future threats is necessary.
3 Reasons The 29% Monad Price Rally Could Face The Boxing Day Test
Despite a 29% rally and pattern breakout, Monad's price faces potential struggle due to weak capital flow, rising spot selling, and cooling derivatives positioning.
Tron leads on-chain perps as WoW volume jumps 176%
Tron's on-chain perpetual futures volume surged 176% week-over-week, reaching $5.7 billion despite a general market slowdown.
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Writes From Prison as Pardon Calls Grow
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began his five-year prison sentence on Christmas Eve and is seeking a pardon.
Crypto Twitter Turns Bearish on 2026—but These 3 Sectors Could Still Win
Crypto Twitter anticipates a selective, fundamentals-driven 2026 market, favoring Bitcoin, Real-World Assets, and Prediction Markets over broad altcoins and DeFi.