Charles Hoskinson views DeFi expansion as the key growth driver for Cardano, needing a significant increase in TVL, MAUs, and stablecoins. He emphasizes collaboration with the Midnight sidechain to attract users and enhance the ecosystem's adoption.

Ethereum price moves usually dominate headlines. Green candles spark excitement, red ones fuel panic, and the conversation rarely moves beyond ETH price targets. Something far more important just happened under the surface, and it says a lot more about Ethereum’s future than any short term

Canaan and Bitforest have launched a 3MW pilot in Manitoba to utilize waste heat from Bitcoin mining for warming tomato greenhouses, aiming to reduce fossil fuel use. The 24-month project involves 360 Avalon mining units and seeks to create a scalable model for heat recovery in agriculture.

Kaspa's PoW BlockDAG, fixed supply, and rising real-world settlement use fuel 2026 altcoin mania narrative. Summary Kaspa uses a PoW BlockDAG design for parallel blocks, near-instant confirmation, and high throughput while preserving decentralization. Analysts frame Kaspa as a "Bitcoin

A Global-e cloud breach exposed Ledger customer names and contact details, but no wallets, keys or funds were compromised. Ledger said only buyers using Global-e were affected and confirmed hardware, software and crypto balances remain secure. Leaked data may fuel phishing attacks, a

At the beginning of 2026, Ripple (XRP) performed strongly, with its price soaring 31% over the past week, reaching a high of $2.39. Its gains temporarily surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its market capitalization jumped to the fourth position. Behind this robust performance are the combined effects of exchange reserves hitting an 8-year low, continuous large net inflows into spot ETFs, and active technical breakthroughs. Meanwhile, rumors about "Ripple having obtained a US National Trust Bank license" have spread widely. Although not yet officially confirmed, they have sparked great enthusiasm within the community. This article will analyze the sources of XRP's current upward momentum, interpret the substantive impact of regulatory developments, and look ahead to its market prospects in the coming weeks.

The year 2026 has started strong for Avalanche (AVAX). While the broader crypto market shows only modest gains, AVAX has skyrocketed by 11% in a single day, making it one of the best-performing altcoins. This sharp rise is driven not only by technical signals but also by growing interest from

Gamers often pour countless hours into perfecting strategies in competitive matches, yet most platforms offer no real-world value for that effort. Blockchain changes this equation by letting skill directly fuel earnings in a transparent ecosystem. This shift gains momentum as Web3 gaming matures,

Analysts Predict Bullish Trend Driven by Macroeconomic Factors and Regulatory Advancements Growing demand for alternative assets and anticipated regulatory clarity are fueling optimism about a potential crypto market surge. Experts suggest that macroeconomic pressures and evolving regulation

In brief Ripple Labs ended a yearslong court battle with the SEC in 2025, giving way to new growth for the firm. That helped fuel the Ripple-linked XRP's surge to a new all-time high of $3.65. The firm's stablecoin also blossomed to more than a $1 billion

Political scandal, Bitcoin accumulation, silver volatility, and creator coins collide as narratives---not fundamentals---drive short-term crypto sentiment and volatility. Summary Santiment flagged four hot narratives: Nick Shirley's Minnesota daycare fraud probe, Strategy's fresh Bitcoin buy, g

Analysts Predict Bullish Trend Driven by Macroeconomic Factors and Regulatory Advancements Growing demand for alternative assets and anticipated regulatory clarity are fueling optimism about a potential crypto market surge. Experts suggest that macroeconomic pressures and evolving regulation

Silver is poised for a historic run above $100 next year as macro stress, rising deficits, and tight supply fuel an explosive bull case that could redefine the metal’s long-term value, Peter Schiff says. Silver Set to Clear $100 Next Year Despite Macro Volatility, Peter Schiff Says Economist and

In brief Ripple Labs ended a yearslong court battle with the SEC in 2025, giving way to new growth for the firm. That helped fuel the Ripple-linked XRP's surge to a new all-time high of $3.65. The firm's stablecoin also blossomed to more than a $1 billion

In brief Ripple Labs ended a yearslong court battle with the SEC in 2025, giving way to new growth for the firm. That helped fuel the Ripple-linked XRP's surge to a new all-time high of $3.65. The firm's stablecoin also blossomed to more than a $1 billion

In brief Ripple Labs ended a yearslong court battle with the SEC in 2025, giving way to new growth for the firm. That helped fuel the Ripple-linked XRP's surge to a new all-time high of $3.65. The firm's stablecoin also blossomed to more than a $1 billion

8,000 Bitcoins buried deep in the Wales landfill, James Howells ultimately lost the case, warning investors about leverage, backups, and institutional risks (Background: He gave up! After 12 years searching through the landfill for 8,000 Bitcoins, the British engineer announced plans to tokenize his BTC) (Additional background: Tragedy! The landfill where the British man accidentally threw away 8,000 Bitcoins will be permanently closed. After resigning and spending 12 years trying to excavate, it remains futile) Table of Contents Leverage Trap: Newcomers Become Liquidity Fuel Digital Decay: Even Veterans Can Be Betrayed by Time Institutional Embrace: The Outline of a Golden Cage Skeptics: Observing Actions Instead of Rhetoric Just after Christmas 2025, the community is busy organizing the predictions and outlooks from major analysts for 2026, and reflecting on the market outlook for 2026 from an experienced Bitcoin OG.

Silver reached a record high of $75.14 an ounce due to expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical concerns. Coupled with lower liquidity and strong industrial demand, forecasts predict silver could hit $90 in 2026.

Alfa-Bank has launched a digital financial asset backed by unleaded gasoline in Russia, allowing investors to choose between cash with interest or fuel cards at maturity. Collaborating with EuroTrans, each token represents a claim for cash or 100 liters of gasoline at a fixed price, with a 20% annual interest rate.

_x402 records $600 million in annualized payment volume as multiple facilitators expand across public blockchains._ x402 is moving from early testing into measurable payment flow across public blockchains. Recent posts from industry figures point to rapid adoption, rising volumes, and

After a flood of documents and photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein files dropped this month, even more material from the sprawling archive is expected to roll out under a U.S. Department of Justice release required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Since then, a Polymarket wager titled “Who

Alphabet Inc. has agreed to acquire clean energy developer Intersect Power LLC for $4.75 billion in cash, plus existing debt, as the Google parent races to secure reliable electricity for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center empire, Bloomberg reported. Alphabet Snaps up I

SHIB trades below key moving averages, showing strong short- and long-term downward pressure. Derivatives market liquidation spike and weak community momentum fuel heightened volatility and risk. Price outlook favors further decline, likely ranging $0.0000070–$0.0000082 with low rebound p

Fewer active addresses and lower transactions suggest traders are in a wait-and-watch mode. Early-week price moves can mislead traders, often reversing by week’s end. Rising global liquidity may fuel Bitcoin’s next big rebound once market pressures ease. Bitcoin traders face renewed

Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has been among crypto’s breakout projects in 2025, but rivals’ lucrative rewards systems are vying to lure investors away. Cantor Fitzgerald forecasts Hyperliquid’s HYPE (HYPE) token to surge to $200 by 2035. Hyunsu Jung, CEO of HYPE treasury company Hy

Bitcoin trades in a 'bullish neutrality' regime as composite indicators improve and short liquidations dominate, creating controlled upside pressure with limited froth. Summary Composite regime indicator sits at +16.3 in the upper neutral band, a zone that historically delivered positive

XRP might be approaching one of those moments that quietly matter a lot more than they look at first glance. After weeks of steady downside pressure, a key momentum signal is starting to indicate that sellers may finally be running out of fuel.  According to analyst Dark Defender, the 3-day RSI is

Global billionaire Elon Musk has made a shocking prediction that in the future there will be no more poverty, and therefore saving money will also lose its meaning. At that time, an era of high income for all will inevitably arrive. Musk believes there is an 80% chance that AI and robotics technology will eliminate the necessity of work, creating a universal high-income level. On the same day, Musk predicted that non-autonomous fuel-powered cars will become as obsolete as flip phones when riding a horse—they will stubbornly disappear.

The essay discusses the Pi OpenMainnet 2025, emphasizing that success is defined by usability rather than speculation. It highlights the importance of real-world applications like PayofPi for transaction functionality and advocates for decentralized exchanges (DEX) to enhance liquidity and connect Pi to global crypto markets.

RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based fintech specializing in stablecoin-powered payments, announced on December 17, 2025, a successful $107 million Series B funding round led by prominent crypto investors including Pantera Capital and Circle Ventures.

Matrixport's latest report reveals a fatal paradox in the crypto market: the total supply of stablecoins has surpassed $260 billion, reaching a record high. However, the inflow of new funds has peaked and slowed down, causing Bitcoin to lose a key moving average and drop below $86,000. The core issue lies in the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rate cuts, which suppresses risk appetite, turning the massive stablecoin reserves into "dead weight" rather than market-driving fuel.

Pi Network has activated smart contracts on Testnet2, enabling developers to build applications within the ecosystem. With over 17.5 million KYC-verified users, the platform is positioned for growth, reducing risks for developers. The focus is shifting from delays to building concrete projects, marking a pivotal development phase for Pi Network.

Liquidity expansion and QE expectations have strengthened the technical environment for major altcoins. Analysts noted SOL, SEI, LINK, ONDO, and TAO as top performers, driven by improved on-chain flows and steady demand, indicating a more stable market structure.

Pyth Network's launch of PYTH Reserve aims to transform revenue into sustainable network value, bolstered by Pyth Pro's rapid growth. Capturing a small market share could significantly increase annual revenue, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of adoption and expansion.

ADNOC Distribution Accepts Payment with AE Coin Stablecoin at Nearly 1,000 Service Stations ADNOC Distribution, the largest fuel retailer and convenience store chain in the UAE, will begin accepting payments with the AE Coin stablecoin across its entire network of nearly 980 service stations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

In brief So-called "accumulator" whales bought 75,000 BTC from December 1 to 10 as short-term holder losses mount, signaling wealth transfer to strong hands. The Fed's new liquidity program offers technical support but isn't designed to fuel the excess liquidity crypto needs for a major

Ethereum is gaining momentum due to institutional interest, whale accumulation, and positive market sentiment, aiming for a decisive breakout above the $4,000 resistance to continue its bullish trend. However, any failure to break this key level may lead to short-term pullbacks.

Mexico’s central bank warned in a new financial stability report that “stablecoins pose significant potential risks to financial stability,” citing their rapid growth, links to traditional finance and global regulatory gaps that could fuel arbitrage and magnify market stress. Stablecoins’ heavy

Lee links the ISM’s first expansion reading in 3+ years to early-stage crypto rallies, citing BTC and ETH sensitivity to ISM turns. Fed balance-sheet stabilization is viewed as stealth liquidity easing, helping fuel recent Bitcoin and Ethereum strength. Historical patterns show BTC reacts early to

Ethereum has surged ahead of the FOMC decision, driven by whale accumulation and institutional inflows into ETFs. Analysts highlight the need for a break above significant resistance to sustain momentum toward $4,000, while a rejection could lead to a pullback.

In brief The EU has launched an antitrust investigation into whether Google exploited publisher and YouTube content to fuel its AI products without fair compensation or consent. Regulators warn that the practices may give Google an unlawful competitive edge over rival AI developers across

Strive’s $500M SATA ATM aims to fund Bitcoin acquisitions and strengthen financial flexibility for future growth. Analyst projects stock could rise 30x in 10 years with BTC amplification and sustained compounding effects. SATA demand is critical; higher uptake could drive long-term stock price to

After a week of sideways consolidation, Bitcoin suddenly gained momentum on December 9, with the price breaking through the $94,000 mark strongly, sweeping away the previous dull trend in the $88,000 to $92,000 range. This breakout was driven by a combination of concentrated accumulation of whale addresses and over $300 million in short contract liquidations, while the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) clarification on banks' involvement in cryptocurrency transactions and market expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut provided key macro sentiment fuel for the rally. Currently, the market is focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision, which may determine whether Bitcoin can hit the historic $100,000 mark in one go.

Talus Foundation dropped the full $US tokenomics — and it is one of the cleanest, most usage-driven token designs of the entire cycle.

CoreWeave Plans $2 Billion Private Debt Offering Amid Expansion Focus AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave has announced plans to raise $2 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes. The funds aim to support the company’s ongoing expansion initiatives and enable strategic

The article discusses the development and drawbacks of prediction markets, arguing that prediction markets cannot guarantee social security and may instead fuel rumors and panic. The author mentions the relationship between gamblers and those with informational advantages, pointing out that prediction markets have become a tool for shaping the future, prompting reflection on gambling culture. In the end, the article calls for people to return to real life and value human subjectivity.

Argentina’s state‑run energy giant YPF is preparing to let drivers pay for fuel with crypto. The company is exploring partnerships with platforms like Lemon and Binance. And when companies of this size start embracing digital assets, institutional investors pay attention That’s why early‑stage pre

The optimism for Chainlink's price rises due to increased whale activity and development activity. Institutional interest in LINK ETFs enhances accessibility, while the co-founder emphasizes that tokenization will improve financial markets focusing on real-world assets.

Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), Argentina’s state-controlled energy company, is reportedly considering allowing drivers to pay for gasoline and diesel with cryptocurrency, as digital assets continue to gain traction in everyday transactions across the country. The plan could rely on a

In a striking outlier amid Solana's deepening liquidity crunch, PIPPIN — the whimsical AI-born memecoin — has rocketed 556% over the past 30 days as of December 4, 2025, transforming a modest experiment into a \$198 million market cap phenomenon.