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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $1.7 Billion in Three Day Inflow Surge

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $1.7 Billion in Three Day Inflow Surge

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continued their strong momentum with another substantial day of net inflows on Wednesday. Data from Farside Investors showed $840.6 million entering these products, marking the largest single-day total since October. This figure surpassed Tuesday’s $754 million, which had itself set a three-month

Bitmine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast to Expand DeFi Services

Bitmine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast to Expand DeFi Services

Bitmine Immersion Technology has committed $200 million in equity to Beast Industries, the company behind YouTube superstar MrBeast. The investment, announced on Thursday by Bitmine chairman Thomas Lee, marks a major move to connect decentralized finance with mainstream entertainment and creator-driven platforms. The transaction is expected to close on January

Bitcoin Climbs to $96K Joining Broader Crypto Market Rally

Bitcoin Climbs to $96K Joining Broader Crypto Market Rally

Bitcoin reached its highest level in two months on Wednesday, rising as much as 3.68% to $96,348 during early morning hours today. The move marked a clear shift for the largest cryptocurrency, which had spent much of the prior weeks trading in a narrow range while stocks and

CoinGecko Considers $500 Million Dollar Sale as Crypto Data Demand Expands

CoinGecko Considers $500 Million Dollar Sale as Crypto Data Demand Expands

CoinGecko, one of the most prominent cryptocurrency data aggregators, is reportedly considering a sale that could value the company at around $500 million. The Malaysia-based platform has engaged investment bank Moelis to advise on strategic options, including a possible transaction. Sources familiar with the matter shared these details on condition

Monero Price Surges to Record High After Dubai Bans Privacy Coins

Monero Price Surges to Record High After Dubai Bans Privacy Coins

Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, reached a new all-time high of $686 on Monday, marking a sharp 14 percent gain in just 24 hours. The breakout pushed the coin's market cap above $12 billion for the first time, while daily trading volume topped $500 million. Traders watched

Eric Adams Faces Fraud Allegations After $3.4M NYC Token Rug Pull

Eric Adams Faces Fraud Allegations After $3.4M NYC Token Rug Pull

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams finds himself at the center of controversy in the cryptocurrency community following the launch of a memecoin known as NYC Token. The project, which Adams promoted personally, saw an explosive initial response from traders, pushing its total market value to impressive heights in

US Lawmakers Prepare New Crypto Rules as Senate Revives Clarity Act

US Lawmakers Prepare New Crypto Rules as Senate Revives Clarity Act

Lawmakers in Washington are set to renew efforts this week on a comprehensive market structure bill that could shape the future of crypto assets in the United States. The legislation, which stalled last year, aims to establish clear regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Senate committees are scheduled to

Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Developer Against Code Criminalization

Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Developer Against Code Criminalization

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly supported Roman Storm, the developer behind Tornado Cash, in a letter released on Friday. Buterin strongly criticized the U.S. government's approach to prosecuting software developers for creating privacy tools. He argued that the case against Storm focuses on code itself rather

Trump Says No Pardon for FTX Exchange Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried

Trump Says No Pardon for FTX Exchange Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

President Donald Trump has stated that he will not grant a pardon to Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In an interview with The New York Times published this week, Trump addressed questions about potential clemency for several high-profile figures. He made

Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill for State Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve

Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill for State Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve

Florida lawmakers have taken a significant step toward integrating digital assets into state finances with the introduction of a new bill aimed at creating a dedicated cryptocurrency reserve. House Bill 1039, sponsored by Republican Representative John Snyder, seeks to establish the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve as a special fund managed

Trump's World Liberty Financial Seeks Federal Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial

Trump's World Liberty Financial Seeks Federal Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial has taken a major step toward deeper integration with traditional finance by filing an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The company, through its subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC, submitted a de novo application to establish World Liberty Trust Company National Association as a

Polymarket Partners with Dow Jones to Provide Prediction Market Insights

Polymarket Partners with Dow Jones to Provide Prediction Market Insights

Polymarket, a leading cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, has entered into a partnership with Dow Jones to supply trading data for use across its prominent news outlets. This collaboration allows Polymarket's probability-based forecasts on various events to appear in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and

Canaan Launches Bitcoin Mining Heat Project for Sustainable Greenhouse Operations in Canada

Canaan Launches Bitcoin Mining Heat Project for Sustainable Greenhouse Operations in Canada

Hardware manufacturer Canaan has introduced a new proof-of-concept project that combines Bitcoin mining operations with agricultural applications. The initiative deploys liquid-cooled computing equipment to capture and reuse waste heat in a commercial greenhouse located in Manitoba, Canada. Announced on Tuesday, the pilot aims to demonstrate how high-density computing can serve

Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys 1,286 Bitcoin Worth $116 Million in Latest Acquisition

Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys 1,286 Bitcoin Worth $116 Million in Latest Acquisition

Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy by purchasing an additional 1,286 BTC for approximately $116.3 million. The purchases occurred between December 29 and January 4 at an average price of $90,391 per Bitcoin. This move was disclosed in an 8-K filing with the Securities and

Hardware Wallet Ledger Confirms Customer Data Leak via Third Party Vendor

Hardware Wallet Ledger Confirms Customer Data Leak via Third Party Vendor

Ledger customers received unexpected notifications about a hacking incident affecting their personal details on January 5, 2026. The issue stems from Global-e, the third-party payment processor that manages transactions and e-commerce for Ledger's official online store. Onchain investigator ZachXBT brought attention to the matter by sharing a copy

Iran Begins Accepting Crypto Payments for Ballistic Missiles, Drones, and Warships

Iran Begins Accepting Crypto Payments for Ballistic Missiles, Drones, and Warships

Iran has begun openly offering advanced weapons systems for sale in exchange for cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift as the country seeks payment methods that can evade Western financial restrictions. According to a Financial Times investigation, Iran's Ministry of Defense Export Center, known as Mindex, is actively promoting

Bitfarms Sells Paraguay Bitcoin Mining Site to Boost North American AI Growth

Bitfarms Sells Paraguay Bitcoin Mining Site to Boost North American AI Growth

Bitfarms Ltd. announced on Friday that it has agreed to sell its 70-megawatt Paraguay Bitcoin mining facility for up to $30 million. The transaction marks the company’s complete exit from Latin America as it redirects resources toward higher-return opportunities. The buyer is Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn

December 2025 Bitcoin and Crypto Market Sees Cautious Recovery: Report

December 2025 Bitcoin and Crypto Market Sees Cautious Recovery: Report

We have has released our latest monthly Bitcoin and Crypto Insights report, capturing the key developments in the cryptocurrency space throughout December 2025. The month brought a period of cautious recovery, as institutional inflows into exchange-traded funds for assets such as Bitcoin and XRP provided support against persistent volatility and

Coinbase Executive Warns Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions as China Advances Digital Yuan

Coinbase Executive Warns Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions as China Advances Digital Yuan

Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, has highlighted potential risks in U.S. stablecoin regulation amid evolving global competition. In a detailed post, he responded to China's announcement that commercial banks will soon pay interest on digital yuan holdings. Shirzad argued that limiting rewards on U.S.

Ethereum Leads Blockchains with Highest Net Inflows in 2025

Ethereum Leads Blockchains with Highest Net Inflows in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Ethereum has emerged as the blockchain with the strongest net capital inflows among major networks. Onchain analytics platform Artemis reports that Ethereum recorded approximately $64.5 billion in inflows and $60.3 billion in outflows through decentralized finance bridges this year. This activity results

Memecoin Mania Fades After Early Hype as 2025 Closes and Volatility Deepens

Memecoin Mania Fades After Early Hype as 2025 Closes and Volatility Deepens

The memecoin market entered 2025 on a wave of momentum from the previous year's political and cultural surges, reaching a peak capitalization that reflected widespread retail enthusiasm. High-profile launches tied to public figures fueled initial gains, drawing in traders seeking quick returns amid broader crypto optimism. However, the

Elon Musk Warns of Industrial Risks from China's Silver Export Controls

Elon Musk Warns of Industrial Risks from China's Silver Export Controls

Elon Musk has voiced concerns about the potential disruptions to global supply chains as China prepares to implement stricter controls on silver exports starting January 1, 2026. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO responded to a social media post detailing the upcoming restrictions by stating, "This is not good. Silver

Tether Expands Bitcoin Mining Operation With Purchase of Peak Mining

Tether Expands Bitcoin Mining Operation With Purchase of Peak Mining

Northern Data, the German data center operator majority owned by stablecoin issuer Tether, has completed the sale of its Bitcoin mining subsidiary Peak Mining. The transaction, valued at up to $200 million, transfers ownership to a group of companies controlled by senior Tether executives. This move aligns with Northern Data&

Polymarket Emerges as 2025 Leader in Blockchain Prediction Market Forecast Accuracy

Prediction Markets

Polymarket Emerges as 2025 Leader in Blockchain Prediction Market Forecast Accuracy

Polymarket has emerged as a standout performer in the prediction markets sector during 2025, attracting significant trading volume and user engagement across a wide range of events. The platform's data from resolved markets reveals high levels of predictive accuracy, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable source of crowd-sourced