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- Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soarsCointelegraph.com News – 5 minutes agoThe massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year.The Ethereum staking validator exit queue has dropped to zero — signaling…
- Adapt or die: Solana Labs CEO opposes Buterin’s approach to blockchain longevityCointelegraph.com News – 3 hours agoSolana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said Solana fees could fund AI-assisted development to write and improve Solana’s codebase in the future.Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said he wants Solana to…
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayCointelegraph.com News – 6 hours agoNeed to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in Crypto:…
- Coinbase CEO denies White House clash, says negotiations are ongoingCointelegraph.com News – 6 hours agoCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the industry is working on several ideas to help community banks in the CLARITY market structure bill.Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, denied…
- Steak 'n Shake announces $10M notional increase on Bitcoin holdingsCointelegraph.com News – 7 hours agoThe company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.Steak ‘n Shake, a fast-food restaurant chain that accepts…
- 'Obscure' laws stall Bitcoin reserve: White House Crypto Council directorCointelegraph.com News – 10 hours agoThe bill is still a “priority,” White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt said, but interagency legalities remain a challenge.Progress is being made toward establishing a Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve…
- Three reasons why Bitcoin's 'real breakout' toward $107K has begunCointelegraph.com News – 16 hours agoBitcoin entered a decisive breakout phase, targeting $107,000 as long-term holder selling fades and BTC continues to leave exchanges, tightening supply.Bitcoin (BTC) could reclaim $100,000 as support and rally toward…
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $1.42B in strongest week since early OctoberCointelegraph.com News – 17 hours agoSpot Bitcoin ETFs posted their strongest week since October as institutional investors returned via regulated products, helped by reduced whale selling and tightening effective supply.Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded…
- User loses $282M in one of the largest social engineering crypto heistsCointelegraph.com News – 19 hours agoThe crypto user was reportedly deceived by an attacker impersonating Trezor support, tricked into revealing their hardware wallet seed phrase.A crypto user has lost more than $282 million worth of…
- White House threatens to pull support for crypto bill after Coinbase standoff: ReportCointelegraph.com News – 22 hours agoCoinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act, warning the draft would restrict DeFi, ban tokenized equities and eliminate stablecoin rewards.The White House is considering withdrawing its support for crypto market…
- ETH price hits $3.4K, but pro traders are not bullish yet: Here’s whyCointelegraph.com News – 22 hours agoETH price cooled down from its recent rally as US macroeconomic factors, reduced DApps activity and falling fees impact traders’ use of Ether derivatives.Key takeaways:ETH derivatives flash caution as pro…
- Sacrificing Ethereum’s values for mainstream adoption must stop now: ButerinCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoVitalik Buterin wants improved private payments, easier running of full nodes, decentralized apps that don’t rely on centralized services, and more on-chain privacy.The Ethereum ecosystem’s core values of decentralization, privacy…
- Crypto bank Anchorage Digital eyes $400M raise with IPO in sight: ReportCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBeing the first federally chartered bank, Anchorage is looking to become a leading stablecoin issuer in 2026, with plans to double the size of its stablecoin team this year.Institutional crypto…
- DOJ didn't sell Bitcoin forfeited from Samourai case: White House advisorCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoSelling the Bitcoin would have violated President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14233, which mandates that any Bitcoin obtained through criminal or civil forfeiture “shall not be sold.”A White House crypto…
- DeFi leaders voice concerns amid market structure bill‘s uncertain futureCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoMany in the industry expect it could be weeks before lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee return to consider a markup for the CLARITY Act.With a markup of the Digital…
- Bull, base or bear? Three possible paths for crypto in 2026Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoIn a recent interview, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily broke down his crypto market outlook for 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles and outlining bull, base and bear scenarios.Bitcoin’s…
- Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companiesCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoSpeaking on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back against criticism of companies issuing equity or debt to buy Bitcoin.Strategy chairman Michael Saylor defended Bitcoin treasury…
- Bitcoin spot traders lose ground as BTC bears defend $98KCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBitcoin’s rejection near $98,000 took place as spot traders ran out of energy and short-term investors harvested profits. Will bears defend the resistance level throughout the weekend?Bitcoin’s (BTC) push toward…
- Crypto’s bank-like turn puts JPMorgan on edgeCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBanks and crypto firms are converging fast, as yield-bearing stablecoins, ETF filings and tokenized markets test the boundaries of financial regulation.A sharp fault line is forming across the digital asset…
- Goldman Sachs CEO says CLARITY Act ‘has a long way to go‘Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoIt’s unclear when US lawmakers will return to address a market structure bill, but CEO David Solomon said Goldman Sachs was monitoring its progress for tokenization and stablecoins.David Solomon, CEO…
- US lender Newrez to accept crypto holdings in mortgage approvalCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoThe new policy will allow borrowers to use Bitcoin, Ether, crypto ETFs and US dollar-backed stablecoins for asset verification and income estimates without liquidation.Newrez plans to treat eligible cryptocurrency holdings…
- Bitcoin ETF inflows cross $1.8B: Will BTC respond with a rally to $100K?Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBitcoin ETF inflows have rebounded, but the total assets under management remains 24% below the all-time high, indicating the recovery has just started.Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally above $97,000 was supported by…
- Bitcoin rallies, ETF flows rebound as US crypto policy stalls: Finance RedefinedCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBitcoin breached the $95,000 mark this week amid a wider market recovery, as investors digested regulatory delays to the much-awaited CLARITY Act in the US.Cryptocurrency markets posted a broad recovery…
- Riot Platforms shares jump 11% after Bitcoin sale funds Texas dealCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoThe deal followed Riot announcing last week that it sold more than $160 million of its Bitcoin holdings as part of a strategy shift, to broaden use of its data…
- Price predictions 1/16: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, XMR, BCH, LINKCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoThe crypto market rally lost momentum as Bitcoin met resistance near $98,000, but technical charts suggest traders will actively buy dips to underlying support levels in altcoins and BTC.Key points:Bitcoin…
- Bitcoin is now most undervalued versus gold: Will BTC price rebound?Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBTC price surged nearly 150% after a similar BTC–gold undervaluation signal in late 2022, highlighting how extreme discounts have preceded major rallies.Bitcoin (BTC) slipped into its deepest undervaluation against gold…
- Bitcoin copying 2022 'bear market rally' despite 21% BTC price gainsCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls risk a reality check as BTC…
- Who gets the yield? CLARITY Act becomes fight over onchain dollarsCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoThe CLARITY Act is becoming a fight over who controls yield as rules split DeFi companies and incumbents and risk pushing onchain US dollar yield offshore.Since missing its Jan. 15…
- Bitcoin ‘bullish’ in Q1 says Willy Woo, XRP lacks CLARITY: Trade SecretsCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoBitcoin analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin’s near term future is bright. CLARITY act may have a nasty surprise for XRP holders. Trade Secrets.
- From memecoins to machines: Why Web3’s ‘real economy’ narrative is relevant in 2026Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoAs DePIN projects generate revenue and AI agents move onchain, builders are shifting focus from speculation to fundamentals, but questions remain about Web3’s decentralization ethos.Crypto entered 2026 with a familiar…
- Ethereum ETF buying outpaces new supply: Will it push ETH price to $4.5K?Cointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoRenewed spot Ethereum ETF inflows topped $474 million this week while network metrics smashed records, positioning ETH for a rally to $4,500 in the coming weeks.Ether (ETH) traded at $3,310,…
- Grok faces bans… but 8 lawsuits claim ChatGPT use can kill: AI EyeCointelegraph.com News – 2 days agoGrok is more controversial, but there are eight lawsuits over deaths of ChatGPT users. Plus, why you can never trust OnlyFans again. AI Eye
- Here’s why crypto is moving to Dubai and Abu DhabiCointelegraph.com News – 3 days agoWhile US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire.
- OKX user’s desperate plea, Hong Kong talks gold stablecoins: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 5 days agoOKX user issues desperate plea after funds frozen. Hong Kong hasn’t ruled out gold-backed stablecoins, but says it’s too early. Asia Express.
- Trump rules out SBF pardon, Bitcoin in ‘boring sideways’: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 4 – 10Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoUS President Donald Trump’s stance on Sam Bankman-Fried pardon, BitMine’s purchase in Ethereum shows continued confidence: Hodler’s Digest
- One metric shows crypto is now in a bear market: Carl ‘The Moon’Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoCarl “The Moon” Runefelt says crypto is already in a bear market based on one particular metric — and he’s 50/50 on how 2026 will play out.
- Davinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1… but $100K BTC doesn’t excite himCointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoDavinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1 and told his followers to buy $1 worth in 2013. Now that BTC is at $100K the price no longer matters to him.
- Bitget’s Gracy Chen is looking for ‘entrepreneurs, not wantrepreneurs’Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoGracy Chen went from TV star to entrepreneur, becoming the CEO of top crypto exchange Bitget — and then blended it all together on Killer Whales.
- ‘China’s Ethereum’ in civil war, Japan to embrace Bitcoin ETFs: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 week ago“China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo’s treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express
- Kain Warwick loses $50K ETH bet, BitMine’s ‘1000x’ share plan: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoCrypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest
- Illivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 GamerCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoAxie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer.
- How crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026Cointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoCrypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved.
- 9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI EyeCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoFake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025.
- Chinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoViral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
- Bitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27Cointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoA crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
- Bitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025Cointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoCompanies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
- Bitcoin may dip to $65K in 2026, Clarity Act speculation grows: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 14 – 20Cointelegraph.com News – 4 weeks agoFidelity researcher mulls over Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 in 2026, US Clarity Act may not boost Bitcoin’s price: Hodler’s Digest
- Bitcoin’s critical level is $82.5K, Ethereum ‘not done yet’: Trade SecretsCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoIs Bitcoin headed towards the mid-$70,000s for Christmas? Crypto With James says a new ATH for Ethereum is still on the cards. Trade Secrets.
- Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years, Bitcoin’s ‘choppy dance’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 7 – 13Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoDo Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty, Bitcoin traders end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip: Hodler’s Digest
- Sei wallets in Xiaomi, Bhutan’s gold on Solana: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoSei preloads crypto wallets in future Xiaomi smartphones. Bhutan launches gold tokens on Solana. Asia Express
- Big questions: Would Bitcoin survive a 10-year power outage?Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoNo power. No computers. Human race on life support. Could Bitcoin survive a decade-long global blackout? The answer may surprise you.
- Meet the onchain crypto detectives fighting crime better than the copsCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoMeet the crypto detectives who trace hacks and theft onchain. Some are professionals, others are keen enthusiasts who log on after work.
- Quantum attacking Bitcoin would be a waste of time: Kevin O’LearyCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoKevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” says Bitcoin may not be the most logical first target for quantum computing attacks.
- XRP’s ‘now or never’ moment, Kalshi taps Solana: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoXRP traders are eyeing a rally, Kalshi taps Solana, Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ: Hodler’s Digest
- Indian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoIndian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express
- 6 reasons Jack Dorsey is definitely Satoshi… and 5 reasons he’s notCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoTwitter founder Jack Dorsey was on the cypherpunk mailing list, can code in C++ and had every reason to want to invent Bitcoin. But did he?
- How Neal Stephenson ‘invented’ Bitcoin in the ‘90s: Author interviewCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoAuthor Neal Stephenson mapped out how uncensorable, cryptographic digital currency could work more than a decade before Bitcoin was invented.
- Crypto gaming’s mainstream moment hinges on CLARITY Act: Web3 GamerCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoCrypto gaming could thrive if the US Clarity Act passes Congress, but the sector should broaden beyond crypto-only models: Web3 Gamer
- Animoca’s bet on altcoin upside, analyst eyes $100K Bitcoin: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 23 – 29Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoAnimoca Brands is betting on altcoins amid its plans to go public, Bitcoin eyes a return to $100,000, and more: Hodler’s Digest
- Koreans ‘pump’ alts after Upbit hack, China BTC mining surge: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoHow the $36 million hack of Upbit led to surging altcoin prices, China’s mining ban less effective than ever, Thailand vs WRLD: Asia Express
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