Key Takeaways: Prediction market traders are essentially screaming for a rate cut, leaving a tiny 8% window for the Fed to stand pat. Cooling employment data and hit-or-miss economic prints have turned the “inflation fight” into a “growth rescue” mission. Crypto bulls are salivating at the prospect of cheaper money, hoping a January 28 cut […]

Vitalik Buterin has warned about the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), stating that its current design threatens digital pluralism. Through a post on X, the developer expressed that his criticisms focus on regulators’ attempts to leave “no space” for controversial speech, which he considers a dangerous anti-pluralistic instinct for open societies. This is what […]

2026 might be a bearish year for both gold and Bitcoin, according to Fidelity’s Timmer.

Flare Network has rolled out a new yield-focused product in collaboration with Upshift and Clearstar that offers XRP holders a way to earn returns without selling their XRP holdings. XRP’s price action has been bearish in recent weeks, and that calm has carried into the past trading sessions. The cryptocurrency is trading around $1.87, after […]

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is printing a similar 2020 bullish pattern. In a new thread, pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 728,400 followers on X that Bitcoin may increase by more than 60% its current value next year. “I still believe the market is in a similar place to where […]

The USX stablecoin on Solana lost its dollar peg on December 26, collapsing to just $0.10 on secondary markets. This sudden drop, caused by a severe lack of liquidity, marks one of the most extreme depegs for a major stablecoin this year. Market Strain and Rapid Response According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, which raised […]

A surge in stablecoins, tokenized RWAs and growing sovereign wealth fund interest could drive a major increase in Ethereum’s TVL in 2026, Sharplink’s co-CEO said.

Coinbase Institutional’s 2026 Crypto Market Outlook frames the industry at a pivotal transition, with policy clarity, institutional participation, and infrastructure convergence positioning digital assets to integrate deeper into the financial core over the coming year. Coinbase 2026 Crypto Market Outlook Sees Regulatory Clarity Reshaping Institutional Strategy, Risk, and Compliance Coinbase Institutional, the research arm of […]

… cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. The IRS is receiving direct electronic information from FFIs, banks, investment houses, cryptocurrency …

In the fast-paced crypto world, cloud mining has become a common alternative for users seeking a simplified way to participate in mining without managing hardware. FY Energy is a U.S.-registered platform with an MSB license from FinCEN, offering a user-friendly interface and structured earnings based on contract terms. Whether you’re new to mining or a […]

The U.S. Department of Justice says a bank manager drained hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash from an American lender. The DOJ says a jury has convicted 35-year-old Arizona resident Brooke McDonough of one count of embezzlement by a bank employee, six counts of transactional money laundering and five counts of structuring transactions to […]

Multiple Bitcoin transfers worth over $1 billion spark discussions as Bitcoin has retraced from its recent breakout attempt.

Bitcoin price dynamics heading into the next market cycle are being reframed by Michael Saylor, who argues that the forces capable of pushing Bitcoin to new all-time highs have little to do with speculation, retail enthusiasm, or ETF-driven flows. Instead, Saylor’s outlook positions Bitcoin price appreciation as the outcome of a deeper structural transition that […]

Is BlockchainFX and Other Cryptos Shaping Up for 2026? Market volatility in 2025 has left many investors cautious, but early positioning can be key in the next crypto cycle. Among popular projects like BlockchainFX (BFX), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Polkadot (DOT), Uniswap (UNI), and Monero (XMR), some are showing notable progress and presale traction. 1. BlockchainFX […]

TL;DR Hack Impact: Trust Wallet suffered a $7 million exploit on Christmas Day, with attackers targeting desktop extension users through version 2.68. Binance Response: CZ confirmed Binance will reimburse victims in full, stressing its commitment to user safety. The move highlights Binance’s proactive stance amid rising wallet-targeted hacks. Insider Concerns: Experts flagged signs of insider […]

Wintermute founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy said the trading firm will vote against Aave’s token alignment proposal, adding to the growing opposition within the Aave DAO as the vote nears its conclusion. In a detailed thread on X, Gaevoy said Wintermute disagrees with the proposal “as it stands,” while arguing that it asks tokenholders to […]

From McDonald’s to municipal taxes, Lugano is proving that Bitcoin adoption is not about predicting the future; it is about building the infrastructure to handle it today.

Reports of a large-scale hack involving Trust Wallet, a popular multi-currency wallet, flooded social media on Thursday. Known blockchain security influencer ZachXBT stated that hundreds were affected, and that over $6 million was siphoned from victims’ wallets. Over $6 Million Siphoned from Trust Wallet Users Several victims have been affected by a mystery hack hitting […]

Avoiding Scams at Cryptocurrency Kiosks. by Isaac Marquardt · December 26, 2025, 10:58 am. in Wisconsin's Weekend Morning News.

A US healthcare firm has agreed to pay out millions of dollars to settle a class action lawsuit filed over a data breach. According to the settlement administrator’s portal, Alabama Cardiology Group will pay $2.225 million to settle the lawsuit accusing it of negligence in the handling of patients’ data. Under the settlement, individuals who […]

A US city is preparing to hand out a pile of cash in a new guaranteed income program for disadvantaged residents. The New York City Council says it is allocating $1.5 million in the 2026 budget for a guaranteed income initiative known as the “Cash with Care” program, targeting residents facing housing insecurity. “The goal […]

Key Takeaways: On-chain trackers show BlackRock transferred 1,044 BTC and 7,557 ETH to Coinbase in its latest move. The asset manager also moved 2,292 BTC and 9,976 ETH two days earlier, keeping traders focused on continued flows. Analysts say Bitcoin remains range-bound, with shrinking volatility hinting at a possible market inflection ahead. BlackRock’s wallet activity […]

Shiba Inu’s burn rate jumped 505% on Christmas, but SHIB price stayed muted as meme coin holders were left guessing whether the spike was real or just a holiday anomaly hitting the counter.

The high tide of liquidity that has recently supported Bitcoin prices appears to be receding rapidly. The market is now grappling with significant net outflows, as data confirms that investment flows have turned decisively negative. This shift represents a stark turnaround in market dynamics, where selling pressure is currently overwhelming buying interest across major platforms. […]

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warned an AI sector correction could spill over into crypto markets in 2026, with some analysts projecting BTC to drop to as low as $65,000.

Three members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) economic bloc dumped US debt worth billions of dollars in the most recent reported period, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. The latest data from the Treasury International Capital System shows Brazil, China and India collectively dumped US treasuries valued at $28.8 billion […]

TL;DR: Deribit’s combined monthly, quarterly, and annual expiry totaled $28B in notional value, the biggest on record. 267,000 BTC options expired with a 0.35 put-to-call ratio, $23.6B notional, and $95,000 maximum pain; 1.28M ETH options expired for $3.71B with $3,100 maximum pain. After settlement, March contracts hold 30% of open interest; strikes still cluster at […]

As BitDelta’s Winter WonderTrade Festival enters its final week, trading consistency and risk management are becoming more decisive than sheer activity. While the qualification threshold remains relatively accessible—requiring a minimum deposit of $100 and $75,000 in derivatives trading volume—outcomes are increasingly shaped by disciplined execution rather than aggressive volume chasing. The campaign, which features a […]

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $87,000 during thin Christmas Day trading on December 25, as ETF outflows and weak holiday liquidity kept pressure on the market, according to data shared by XWIN Finance. The pullback comes even as on-chain metrics point to easing sell pressure and a record build-up of stablecoin capital, leaving traders split between […]

Grayscale signals a sustained crypto bull market heading into 2026, forecasting rising valuations across sectors, a new bitcoin high, and accelerating institutional adoption driven by macro risk, regulatory clarity, and deeper ties to traditional finance. Grayscale Sees Institutional Era Defining Crypto Markets In 2026 Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published a report titled “2026 Digital […]

Crypto.com is building an internal market-making team with the stated goal of profiting from trading on its own prediction market, Bloomberg reports. This move might raise significant conflict-of-interest questions for the CFTC-regulated platform and challenge the industry’s core promise of having “no house.” The company is actively hiring a “quant trader” to join a team. […]

Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise. If someone asks you to pay a fine, “fix” a computer virus, or keep an investment secret using crypto, it's a …