Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 has gained 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, but 2026 could see crypto close the gap.Dec 31, 2025Stephen Katte
What the Fed’s divided 2026 outlook means for Bitcoin and cryptoThe Federal Reserve’s December dot plot revealed sharp divisions on 2026 rate cuts, with analysts predicting one to two cuts could shape crypto momentum.Dec 31, 2025Martin Young
Pakistan may be a crypto leader in 5 years at current pace: CZFormer Binance boss Changpeng Zhao praised Pakistan for its speedy crypto adoption in 2025, saying the country is on track to become a crypto leader by 2030.Dec 31, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Fed rate cuts in 2026 could drive retail back to crypto: Clear StreetFed rate cuts in 2026 could revive retail crypto demand, but market odds suggest investors remain skeptical about how aggressively the central bank will ease.Dec 31, 2025Ciaran Lyons
US prosecutors oppose Defi Education Fund brief ahead of potential MEV case retrialFederal prosecutors argue an industry amicus brief is irrelevant as a New York court weighs next steps in the MEV bot case against two brothers.Dec 30, 2025Turner Wright
Prenetics scraps Bitcoin strategy to focus on Beckham-backed nutrition brandThe company will keep its Bitcoin holdings but stopped accumulating BTC as it shifts capital toward scaling its consumer health brand.Dec 30, 2025Nate Kostar
South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin oversight concerns: ReportA stablecoin bill backed by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is reportedly delayed until 2026 amid concerns over issuer oversight.Dec 30, 2025Turner Wright
How privacy prevailed in an otherwise dismal Q4 for cryptoRelative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stress.Dec 30, 2025Sam Bourgi
Cypherpunk lifts crypto treasury with $29M Zcash purchaseThe digital asset treasury company backed by Winklevoss Capital seeks to capture 5% of the total supply of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.Dec 30, 2025Nate Kostar
Grayscale moves toward exchange listing for TAO trust in USGrayscale has filed with the SEC to list and trade shares of its Bittensor-linked TAO trust on NYSE Arca, pending regulatory approval.Dec 30, 2025Turner Wright
Ethereum quietly sets a record: 8.7M contracts deployed in one quarterOnchain development activity on Ethereum has rebounded sharply, driven by tokenized assets, stablecoins and infrastructure, according to Token Terminal.Dec 30, 2025Sam Bourgi
XRP supply on exchanges hits 7-year lows: Will it spark a 2026 price rally?XRP exchange balances have dropped to levels last seen in 2018, tightening liquid supply as traders watch whether long-term support can hold into 2026.Dec 30, 2025Nancy Lubale
How Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during market downturnsStrategy keeps buying Bitcoin during downturns by tapping equity markets and reserves, turning dilution and financing costs into a repeatable Bitcoin accumulation strategy.Dec 30, 2025Bradley Peak
Russia targets unregistered crypto miners with new criminal penaltiesRussia’s Justice Ministry proposed fines and prison for illegal crypto mining, as officials say most miners still haven’t joined the tax register.Dec 30, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Strategy in 2026: Can its Bitcoin-first model hold up?As Strategy doubles down on its Bitcoin-first treasury approach, analysts warn that debt, dilution and market volatility could test the model’s resilience heading into 2026.Dec 30, 2025Amin Haqshanas
CARF tax rules go live on Jan. 1: What crypto users and exchanges need to knowCARF data collection starts Jan. 1, 2026, in 48 jurisdictions, including the UK and EU, pushing crypto platforms to gather tax residency details and report transactions.Dec 30, 2025Christina Comben
How the UK plans to regulate crypto like traditional financeThe UK plans to bring crypto in line with traditional finance by 2027, with FCA proposals shaping trading platforms, DeFi and oversight of political donations.Dec 30, 2025Liza Savenko
Crypto executives share 6 stablecoin predictions for 2026Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.Dec 30, 2025Cath Jenkin
Bitcoin 2026 bull case: Traders see ‘strong signals’ for 6-figure BTC priceTraders spotted strong bullish signals for Bitcoin, including a potential bear trap reversal and a technical breakout projecting a rally to $107,000 next month.Dec 30, 2025Nancy Lubale
Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian usersBinance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts.Dec 30, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Lighter’s LIT tokenomics split DeFi as Polymarket bets top $74MLighter’s LIT token launch sparked debate over insider ownership, while prediction markets and whale trades revealed divided expectations regarding valuation.Dec 30, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin’s $90K rejection: Is BTC’s digital gold narrative losing to bonds?Bitcoin’s recovery relied on a shift toward the “digital gold” narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.Dec 30, 2025Marcel Pechman
$11B Bitcoin whale sells $330M ETH, opens massive $748M longs in top cryptosAn $11 billion Bitcoin whale is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on price increases of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana, while "smart money" traders remain net short on leading tokens.Dec 30, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Spot XRP ETFs maintain 29-day inflow streak despite turbulent DecemberUS-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.Dec 30, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Metaplanet adds $450M in late-December buys, ending 2025 above 35,000 BTCMetaplanet added 4,279 BTC to take its treasury to 35,102 BTC, as its Bitcoin Income Generation business beat forecasts.Dec 30, 2025Christina Comben
Store of value demand, regulatory clarity to drive 2026 bull market: GrayscaleGrayscale said macro pressure and clearer US regulations are setting the stage for crypto’s next bull market in 2026.Dec 30, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Rep Waters demands SEC oversight hearing about its approach to cryptoDemocrat Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major cases against Coinbase, Binance, and other crypto firms.Dec 30, 2025Brian Quarmby
Bitcoin long-term hodlers finally halt selloff as ETH whales accumulateBitcoin selling pressure from long time hodlers is finally abating and Ether whales are adding to their holdings. Markets remain bearish, however.Dec 30, 2025Stephen Katte
Iranian protests over currency collapse show why Bitcoin's needed: Bitwise CEOWidespread protests took place in Iran’s capital after the rial slid to record lows, prompting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley to argue Bitcoin could help Iranians protect their savings.Dec 30, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Is Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle broken — and if so, where to next?Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.Dec 30, 2025Martin Young