The curtain rises on 2026 with China’s ambitious digital yuan overhaul, a surge in crypto ETF inflows despite mixed performance, and rumblings of a looming ‘crypto winter’ that may feel distinctly different from years past. China is set to make its government-backed digital currency interes... ... Read full 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 1-1-00
Bitcoin’s price may rise in 2026 as easing monetary policy injects “massive” liquidity into markets, according to Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto exchange and wallet company Abra, though other analysts sounded more cautious notes.Speaking to the Schwab Network, Barhydt said he expects a “ton” of liquidi…
The key policymaker who oversaw the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the US has returned as the Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s chief of staff after a six-year hiatus. In an announcement on Wednesday, the CFTC welcomed back Amir Zaidi with chairman Michael Selig emphasizing the wealth…
As Ethereum (ETH) is set to end the year on a disappointing note, some market observers have shared an optimistic outlook for the altcoin’s start-of-year performance, suggesting that an early 2026 breakout remains possible.Ethereum Holds ‘Equilibrium Level’Ethereum is attempting to end the year abov…
Momentum from crypto exchange-traded funds, stablecoins, tokenization, along with clearer regulations, is set to compound in 2026, accelerating crypto adoption, according to Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.In a year-end wrap-up posted to X on Wednesday, Duong said 2025 saw spot e…
Another eventful year for crypto is now behind us. Bitcoin notched a new all-time high but ended the year in the red, the regulatory climate in the US warmed, privacy coins stormed the market, institutional adoption surged and the US president even launched a memecoin.With 2026 now underway, Cointel…
Ethereum remains trapped below the critical $3,000 level as price action compresses into an increasingly narrow range. Despite several recovery attempts, bulls have failed to regain control, leaving ETH vulnerable to renewed downside pressure. Market sentiment reflects this weakness, with a growing …
US Representative Warren Davidson warns the US is drifting toward a permissioned and heavily surveilled financial system, arguing that recent crypto legislation undermines the industry’s original promise of permissionless, private money. In a post on X on Wednesday, Davidson criticized the stablecoi…
According to market intelligence firm Santiment, Bitcoin is trailing both gold and the S&P 500 after a sharp pullback in November. Gold has climbed 9% since early November, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down about 20%, trading near $88,000 as of Wednesday. Based on reports, that gap has left …
The Reserve Bank of India has urged countries to focus on central bank digital currencies over privately-issued stablecoins, citing concerns about financial stability.In its December financial stability report, released on Wednesday, the RBI argued that CBDCs preserve the “singleness of money and th…
The key policy maker who oversaw the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the US has returned as the Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s chief of staff after a six-year hiatus. In a Wednesday announcement, the CFTC welcomed back Amir Zaidi with chairman Michael Selig emphasizing the wealth of…
Tether accumulated 8,888.8888888 Bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. On-chain data suggests the stablecoin issuer purchased about 9,850 BTC in total during the quarter, worth roughly $876 million at prevailing prices.Tether Strengthens Its Treasury StrategyThe buyi…
A cryptocurrency analyst has explained how XRP could be at risk of a drop toward $0.80 based on the data of some on-chain indicators.XRP Has Seen Bearish Developments In On-Chain DataIn a new thread on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about why XRP may be at risk of seeing a decline to the $0.80 l…