Strategy accumulates over 22,000 Bitcoin, RWAs top $19 billion: December in Charts
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The Bitcoin price slump at the end of the year hasn’t discouraged Michael Saylor’s Strategy from buying over 22,000 BTC in December alone.
The Bitcoin price slump at the end of the year hasn’t discouraged Michael Saylor’s Strategy from buying over 22,000 BTC in December alone.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 14:00:00
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Perp DEXs almost triple volume in 2025 as onchain derivatives mature
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Trading activity concentrated in the second half of the year as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced increasing pressure from Aster and Lighter.
Trading activity concentrated in the second half of the year as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced increasing pressure from Aster and Lighter.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 11:12:23
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Bitwise files with US SEC for 11 single‑token ‘strategy’ crypto ETFs
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Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 08:48:43
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2025 in Review: A Year of Real Payments Usage on Polygon
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2025 brought Polygon a sharpened focus on solving a big, universal problem: how money actually moves.
2025 brought Polygon a sharpened focus on solving a big, universal problem: how money actually moves.
Source: Polygon Blog | Announcements, updates, and news ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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Crypto executives share 6 stablecoin predictions for 2026
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Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.
Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.
Authors: Cath Jenkin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 13:00:00
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Bitcoin’s $90K rejection: Is BTC's digital gold narrative losing to bonds?
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Bitcoin's recovery relied on a shift toward the "digital gold" narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.
Bitcoin's recovery relied on a shift toward the "digital gold" narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.
Authors: Marcel Pechman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 10:40:43
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Spot XRP ETFs maintain 29-day inflow streak despite turbulent December
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US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.
US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 09:40:36
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Is Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle broken — and if so, where to next?
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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.
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.
Authors: Martin Young ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 03:54:19
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Chinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia Express
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Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
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China to let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026
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China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, reshaping e-CNY as deposit-like money as the US bans CBDCs.
China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, reshaping e-CNY as deposit-like money as the US bans CBDCs.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 12:50:21
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Bitfinex whales go long BTC for 2026: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin failed to flip $90,000 to support at the start of the last week of 2025, but Bitfinex whale long positions built on their highest levels in nearly two years.
Bitcoin failed to flip $90,000 to support at the start of the last week of 2025, but Bitfinex whale long positions built on their highest levels in nearly two years.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 09:45:45
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Most crypto treasuries ‘will disappear’ amid bleak 2026 outlook: Execs
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Many crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may go under in 2026 as the model comes under pressure, industry executives tell Cointelegraph.
Many crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may go under in 2026 as the model comes under pressure, industry executives tell Cointelegraph.
Authors: Jesse Coghlan ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 00:16:31
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Where We Stand: A Year-End Letter to the Shib Army
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To the Shib Army, I'm going to be direct with you, because you deserve that. This year — especially the last few months — has been the hardest period in Shiba Inu's history. The hack happened. The leadership that was supposed to be here and help us through Kaal Dhairya 5 min read
To the Shib Army, I'm going to be direct with you, because you deserve that. This year — especially the last few months — has been the hardest period in Shiba Inu's history. The hack happened. The leadership that was supposed to be here and help us through Kaal Dhairya 5 min read
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Bitcoin risks first post-halving year red candle with price stuck at $88K
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Bitcoin analysis said that while a retest of $93,500 could still occur by the yearly close, a red 2025 candle would threaten the four-year cycle theory.
Bitcoin analysis said that while a retest of $93,500 could still occur by the yearly close, a red 2025 candle would threaten the four-year cycle theory.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-28 11:15:56
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $782M during Christmas week amid ‘holiday positioning’
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-28 08:54:37
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Bitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27
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A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
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Emerging market economies to drive RWA tokenization in 2026: Crypto exec
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Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.
Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.
Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 18:20:45
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No $90K Bitcoin till next year: BTC futures open interest hits 8-month low
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Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.
Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.
Authors: Marcel Pechman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 12:15:00
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Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS contract
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Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 10:24:47
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Price predictions 12/26: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
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Bitcoin and several major altcoins attempted to start a relief rally, but higher levels continue to attract strong selling by the bears.
Bitcoin and several major altcoins attempted to start a relief rally, but higher levels continue to attract strong selling by the bears.
Authors: Rakesh Upadhyay ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 16:04:41
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2026 is the year Ethereum starts scaling exponentially with ZK tech
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The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.
The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 13:00:00
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Trust Wallet will cover $7M lost in Christmas Day hack, CZ says
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The malicious Trust Wallet extension has also been exporting users’ personal information, pointing to potential insider activity, according to cybersecurity company SlowMist.
The malicious Trust Wallet extension has also been exporting users’ personal information, pointing to potential insider activity, according to cybersecurity company SlowMist.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 08:53:06
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Bitcoin market fundamentals ‘couldn't be better,’ says Strategy CEO
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Bitcoiners wanting to focus on short-term factors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical,” says Strategy CEO Phong Le.
Bitcoiners wanting to focus on short-term factors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical,” says Strategy CEO Phong Le.
Authors: Ciaran Lyons ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 00:35:07
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Bitcoin mining’s 2026 reckoning: AI pivots, margin pressure and a fight to survive
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Post-halving stress is reshaping Bitcoin mining. As margins compress, miners turn to AI, HPC and consolidation to survive heading into 2026.
Post-halving stress is reshaping Bitcoin mining. As margins compress, miners turn to AI, HPC and consolidation to survive heading into 2026.
Authors: Sam Bourgi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 18:00:00
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