Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead. Bitwise Forecasts 10 Predictions as Bitcoin Decouples From Stocks and Follows Crypto-Specific Catalysts Bitwise Asset Management, a U.S.-based asset manager, […]

Speaking at the Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS:25), former MP and UK-US Crypto Alliance founder Dr Lisa Cameron warned that the UK risks forfeiting its ambition to be a crypto hub unless lawmakers move faster on regulation and education. She described how, when she first examined crypto policy in 2021, there had been “no debates […]

Ghana is ready for cryptocurrency adoption as key regulatory framework to regulate the sector awaits Presidential assent. On December 22, 2025, …

Avian Labs, the developer of the Sling Money payments app, has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a cryptoasset service provider. The company announced the news on Thursday, expanding its regulatory footprint in Europe. The approval allows the peer-to-peer payments app, which operates on the Solana blockchain using stablecoins like […]

Hong Kong regulators announced on Wednesday they will proceed with legislation for mandatory licensing regimes for firms providing crypto dealing or custody services, following the conclusion of a public consultation phase.  This measure expands the comprehensive regulatory framework the city is building for digital assets, which already includes an ordinance for stablecoin issuers now in […]

Crypto market today: SHIB burn rate drops to zero; Cardano vs. Solana rivalry ends; Ripple moves $120 Million in XRP.

Bitcoin whale deposits to Binance fell sharply in December, a shift CryptoQuant framed as a constructive near-term signal because it implies less immediate sell-side supply moving onto the market’s biggest exchange venue. Bitcoin Selling Pressure Is Fading For Now CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost wrote on Dec. 24 that “the latest data shows a clear decline in […]

Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck in a tight range, with options data and on-chain activity showing a shift in how the market is positioned. Holiday conditions have thinned liquidity, and recent data points to cautious trading in derivatives while long-term holders continue to add. Options Data Shows Shift in Market Positioning CME options data shows that […]

Elon Musk added that “triple-digit” economic growth could even be possible by 2030; however, some Bitcoiners worry about a 2026 bear market.

This week has been an absolute roller coaster in the precious metals space, with price action doing cartwheels and headlines barely keeping up. Spot silver on the Shanghai Gold Exchange finished Dec. 24, 2025, at a premium to futures contracts, a classic case of backwardation that hints at a snug physical market in China. China’s […]

On the other hand, the DAC8 regulation will come into effect on January 1, 2026. This regulation will require cryptocurrency exchanges and service …

Analysts at one of the biggest asset managers in crypto say one declining Bitcoin (BTC) metric may actually be a bullish signal. In a new report from VanEck, Matthew Sigel, the firm’s head of digital asset research, and Patrick Bush, the firm’s senior investment analyst, say that the reduction in Bitcoin’s hash rate will likely […]

The CEO of the digital asset treasury company Strategy (MSTR) remains optimistic despite the firm’s massive losses after Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $87,000. Strategy invests heavily in BTC and is currently the world’s largest corporate holder of the crypto king. The company’s shares dropped by 8.5% amid the dip in the crypto market. In a […]

TLDR Transaction volume quadrupled from the previous year, jumping from $2.17 billion to a record-breaking figure. Coinbase’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit led the market consolidation efforts. The Trump administration’s favorable regulatory framework, including the GENIUS Act, served as the sector’s main engine. 2025 has been an unprecedented year for the digital asset industry in […]

TL;DR Market participants are signaling confidence in Bitcoin for 2026 according to real-time Polymarket probabilities. Bitcoin currently holds a 42% chance of outperforming gold and the S&P 500. Gold and the S&P 500 remain competitive but less favored. These odds reflect actual capital at risk rather than analyst opinions, showing how traders collectively value potential […]

Gold is far more likely to reach $5,000 before the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Can a digital asset like XRP realistically sit at a few dollars if it is expected to serve as an important liquidity layer for the global financial system? That question is at the center of a growing debate around XRP’s market value and is the basis of comments shared on X by Jesse of Apex […]

Crypto hackers took social engineering to a whole other level this year, and advances in artificial intelligence mean scams are about to get even harder to detect.

As 2025 draws to a close, cryptocurrency markets are still volatile, with traders facing hundreds of millions in daily liquidations despite typically quiet holiday trading. This persistent instability, marked by sharp price swings and failing rallies, reflects a market still struggling to recover from a historic crash and now grappling with structural uncertainty heading into […]

Justin Sun is absorbing mounting losses after remaining blacklisted from World Liberty Financial for more than three months. The restriction, first imposed in September, continues to block access to his WLFI holdings and has erased an estimated $60 million in value. The scale of the loss is now coming into sharper focus. On Monday, blockchain […]

Silver’s breakout above $70 is stoking inflation fears and dollar anxiety, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warning the move could foreshadow deeper currency erosion while fueling a bullish path toward $200. Silver Rally Fuels Kiyosaki’s Inflation Alarm and Bullish Price Forecast Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that silver trading […]

Miami police arrested a suspect on Tuesday in connection with an early-December armed robbery of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency and valuables …

Shiba Inu has flipped Bitcoin and XRP in futures activity, as its open interest volume shows an impressive 3.42% surge, while other major cryptocurrencies stayed in the red.

As the Bitcoin (BTC) price settles below the critical $90,000 support level, discussions about the potential onset of a new bear market are growing among experts and market analysts.  The market’s leading cryptocurrency, currently trading at approximately $87,370, has experienced a decline of over 30% from its all-time high of more than $126,000, drawing comparisons […]

Bitcoin ETF performance remained negative on Christmas Eve as a short final US trading session produced another $175 million in net outflows.

A dormant Ethereum whale came back to life in the middle of Christmas Eve. The activity was detected by the platform Whale Alert, which also indicated that the whale had remained inactive for a decade. After an initial test transaction, the holder transferred 1,999 ETH in several tranches to a new address, consolidating an astronomical […]

This Wednesday, the anticipated Dogecoin Santa rally lost momentum following a 4.03% drop in open interest, according to CoinGlass data. The cryptocurrency market, which fell back below $3 trillion, reflects a risk-off sentiment ahead of the holidays, leaving DOGE trading around $0.127 with a daily loss exceeding 1%. After reaching a high of $0.134 on […]

Gnosis Chain said its community of node operators has executed a hard fork to recover funds linked to the Balancer exploit. This week, Gnosis confirmed that the assets are now out of the attacker’s control and urged remaining operators to update their nodes to avoid penalties. It has not yet specified the exact total amount […]

As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January. Bitcoin Enters Thin Holiday Markets as Options Loom Bitcoin is heading into Christmas week stuck in […]

… cryptocurrency bull market depends on capital rather than narrative … cryptocurrency bull market depends on capital rather than narrative.

Aave is under pressure. The $AAVE token is down 19.5% on the week, currently trading around $150, as an escalating governance dispute shakes confidence across the protocol. The selloff is not technical. It is political. Aave is now caught in a high-stakes conflict between Aave Labs, the centralized development company founded by Stani Kulechov, and […]

Bitcoin and several major altcoins turned down from their overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears continue to sell on rallies.