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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Fed Q1 2026 outlook: Potential impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets
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BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.
BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 14:10:00
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Ethereum in 2026: Glamsterdam and Hegota forks, L1 scaling and more
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The coming year will see perfect parallel processing, big increases in the gas limit and number of data blobs, and 10% of Ethereum’s network switching to ZK.
The coming year will see perfect parallel processing, big increases in the gas limit and number of data blobs, and 10% of Ethereum’s network switching to ZK.
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 13:00:00
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Crypto derivatives volume explode to $86T in 2025, averaging $265B per day
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Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported.
Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 11:57:47
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Offchain Labs boosts ARB stake as Arbitrum crosses $20B milestone
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Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
Authors: Sam Bourgi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 17:45:29
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Bitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025
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Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin aspirations were brought closer to earth in 2025
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Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.
Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 13:00:00
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Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price
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Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.
Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 11:47:23
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Trend Research quietly becomes one of Ethereum’s largest whales with 46K ETH buy
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Trend Research’s 46,379 ETH purchase vaults the private company into the top tier of ETH treasuries, behind only SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies.
Trend Research’s 46,379 ETH purchase vaults the private company into the top tier of ETH treasuries, behind only SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 09:34:49
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Ether ETFs snap outflow streak while XRP products post multi-week highs
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Altcoin ETF flows are diverging, with Ether stabilizing, XRP drawing steady demand and smaller funds seeing uneven traction.
Altcoin ETF flows are diverging, with Ether stabilizing, XRP drawing steady demand and smaller funds seeing uneven traction.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-23 09:16:27
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Recent Bitcoin miner capitulation may signal bottom is near: VanEck
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Bitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices.
Bitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices.
Authors: Brayden Lindrea ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-23 00:32:08
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Devcon 8 is coming to Mumbai, India in November 2026
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Devcon, the Ethereum community’s annual global gathering for builders, will take place from 3-6 November 2026 at the JIO World Center in Mumbai, India. This Devcon 8 update is not a full vision, but will help organizers and the wider ecosystem plan. More details on programming, tracks, and [...]
Devcon, the Ethereum community’s annual global gathering for builders, will take place from 3-6 November 2026 at the JIO World Center in Mumbai, India. This Devcon 8 update is not a full vision, but will help organizers and the wider ecosystem plan. More details on programming, tracks, and [...]
Keywords: Events, Devconnect
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-23 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-23 00:00:00
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Wall Street’s bid on crypto dominated 2025, but what’s the demand outlook for 2026?
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Fed policy shifts and crypto-friendly regulation point to a bullish 2026, but AI risk, ETF flows and consumer stress could test demand.
Fed policy shifts and crypto-friendly regulation point to a bullish 2026, but AI risk, ETF flows and consumer stress could test demand.
Authors: Ray Salmond ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-22 23:06:27
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%
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The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.
The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-22 14:20:42
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$90K BTC vs. record gold price: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin saw new warnings of a BTC price breakdown as gold and silver hit new all-time highs in the shadow of Japanese market instability.
Bitcoin saw new warnings of a BTC price breakdown as gold and silver hit new all-time highs in the shadow of Japanese market instability.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-22 10:20:01
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Metaplanet clears issuance of dividend-paying shares for overseas institutions
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Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder approved preferred shares with dividends, signaling a shift toward income-focused institutional capital.
Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder approved preferred shares with dividends, signaling a shift toward income-focused institutional capital.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-22 08:21:22
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Fintechs’ prediction market addons will cost them in churn: Inversion CEO
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Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.
Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.
Authors: Brian Quarmby ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-22 02:02:02
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