In the New Year of 2026, the U.S. military arrested Venezuelan President Maduro, triggering a major shift in the global energy landscape. The United States controls 18% of the world's crude oil, forming a powerful "energy fortress." This event marks the end of the "petrodollar" era and the beginning of the "AI dominance" era. At the same time, Bitcoin is gaining attention due to its decentralized nature and has become a safe asset to counter U.S. hegemony. Global capital faces a dilemma, and how to protect assets has become crucial.

_Polygon closed 2025 with record stablecoin activity, showing strong user adoption, rapid growth, and expanding real-world payment use._ Polygon ended 2025 by recording an all-time high in stablecoin active wallets. Notably, the milestone reflects actual usage, not speculative usage. Moreover, i

A big whale has made a notable move in the $LIT token. On-chain wallet activity shows that izebel\_eth, deposited $908,412 of USDC to purchase additional $LIT tokens. This trade was fast to attract attention, as it occurred at a time when the token is already weak in terms of price action, and it i

In brief Analysts agree 2026 is unlikely to bring a crypto winter. Short-term volatility is likely, but Bitcoin is expected to remain strong and reach new all-time highs. Altcoins and Ethereum may hinge more on regulatory developments, especially the fate of a U.S. crypto market

Solana tokenized RWAs reach an all-time high of $873.3 million, with ETF approvals driving institutional interest. SOL ETF inflows surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum last week, signaling long-term positioning by institutions. Solana has entered 2026 with institutional tailwinds, as tokenized rea

Solana is starting 2026 with growing momentum in one of crypto’s most closely watched sectors: tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Data shows that the total value of RWAs issued on the Solana blockchain climbed to a new all-time high of $873 million in December, reflecting a sharp increase in

CBS reports that the U.S. military launched a large-scale military strike against Venezuela on the morning of Saturday, January 3rd. President Trump immediately announced on Truth Social that he had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. He stated: "The United States has carried out a large-scale operation against Venezuela and its leader Nicolás Maduro (President). Maduro and his wife have been arrested and taken out of the country." This operation was conducted in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Further details will be announced later. Trump is expected to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at Mar-a-Lago in Florida to provide more details. Foreign media: U.S. special forces Delta team abducts Maduro CBS reports that U.S. elite special forces Delta team

Ethereum's staking ecosystem shows renewed strength, with more ETH being staked than withdrawn for the first time in months. This shift indicates a growing investor confidence in Ethereum's long-term prospects, despite market uncertainties and factors external to the crypto world.

Madman says… The market, whether in terms of sentiment or trading volume, has already reached an extremely cold state. Mainstream coins like Bitcoin are stuck in a narrow range, sideways trading within a very small zone. This indicates that a trend reversal will occur very soon (perhaps in early January). Based on the current trend, the probability of a downward spike is higher than a direct rise or a direct fall. The strategy is to continue holding and wait for a new low to buy the dip. The significant rise in precious metals already indicates that inflation is on the way, so by 2026, the water will come. The rest is up to time. Bitcoin will continue to prove its irreplaceable value and incomparable consensus advantage.

Matt Hughes, also known as The Great Mattsby, has predicted an ambitious price outlook for XRP amid an ongoing price breakout. This renewed conviction comes as XRP engineers a breakout and reclaims the $2 psychological level for the first time in 2026, after originally losing the region on

The Federal Reserve releases the minutes of the December meeting, showing that "most" officials support continuing rate cuts, but some policymakers advocate for a pause "for a period of time," marking the largest internal disagreement in 37 years. This article is sourced from Li Dan, Wall Street Insights, compiled, translated, and written by BlockBeats. (Previous context: Fed rate cut cycle review: What’s next for Bitcoin, US stocks, and gold?) (Additional background: December rate cut probability jumps to 73%! Fed Williams wavers: The Fed still has room for a rate cut in the near future) Table of Contents "Most" participants support a rate cut in December, with a minority possibly supporting no change Most participants believe rate cuts help prevent labor market deterioration, with some pointing out the risks of entrenched inflation Reserve balances have fallen to a sufficient level The minutes show that, despite overcoming significant internal disagreements

Global family offices increased their exposure to cryptocurrencies in 2025, with a growing number entering the market for the first time, as improvements in infrastructure helped offset limited in-house expertise. However, sharp price swings and weak recent performance are raising questions about h

Shlomo Kramer, CEO of Cato Networks, has called for limiting the First Amendment to combat cyber warfare and social media manipulation. His comments sparked outrage, raising concerns about freedom of speech and drawing opposition from political figures.

Developers on Hedera can now query ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1400 data in real time on the network. Hgraph’s indexer provides wallet balances, transfer history, and NFT metadata via GraphQL. Hgraph has launched a dedicated ERC Token Data Indexer for Hedera, making it easier for developers to

_Tether invests in SQRIL to enhance real-time stablecoin-based QR code payment infrastructure across Asia, Africa, and Latin America._ Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced an investment in SQRIL, a platform focused on real-time cross-border QR code payments. However, the exact amount has not b

The International Bank Communication Association (SWIFT) has decided to collaborate with 17 countries and 32 major banks worldwide to introduce a new system that significantly shortens overseas remittance times. This move aims to address existing processing delays, with the goal of achieving near real-time interbank transfers as early as 2026. Currently, SWIFT is a global remittance network used by approximately 11,000 financial institutions worldwide. About 75% of overseas remittances processed through this system can be delivered to the recipient bank within 10 minutes, but afterward, due to internal reviews or procedural delays, actual funds often take longer to arrive. This causes inconvenience and additional costs for individuals and businesses. The promoted system is considered a highly effective improvement plan. It requires each participating bank to establish a dedicated organization to provide 24-hour remittance services, without significantly altering the existing SWIFT infrastructure. U.S. banks such as Bank of America and

In brief Analysts agree 2026 is unlikely to bring a crypto winter. Short-term volatility is likely, but Bitcoin is expected to remain strong and reach new all-time highs. Altcoins and Ethereum may hinge more on regulatory developments, especially the fate of a U.S. crypto market

The DOGEBALL presale is live, opening a tightly focused 4-month crypto presale for investors who want early exposure before broader market attention arrives. With Stage 1 priced at $0.0003 and a planned launch price of $0.015, DOGEBALL presents a clearly defined upside structure rather than vague pr

The New York stock market has exhibited strong volatility since the first trading day of 2026, opening with an unstable trend. Although some indices rebounded after the previous trading day's decline, high-level pressure and profit-taking selling continued to emerge, leading to a pattern of fluctuations. As of 10:17 AM local time on January 2, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 37.54 points (0.08%) to 48,025.75 points. On the other hand, the S&P 500 index rose 16.49 points (0.24%) to 6,861.99 points; the Nasdaq Composite index increased 111.83 points (0.48%) to 23,353.82 points, showing strong performance. However, intra-day movements remained unstable, with gains narrowing or turning into declines repeatedly. Previously, the New York stock market had declined for four consecutive trading days, dampening investor sentiment.

During the first week of December, we posed a question to several leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, asking them to forecast bitcoin’s price by year’s end. With the calendar now flipped to the second day of 2026, we revisited a select group of AI models with a similar prompt—this time re

The mainstream media has officially run out of ink to write Bitcoin’s epitaph. This has happened for the first time since the days when Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of the flagship cryptocurrency, was still active on BitcoinTalk. According to the data provided by Cypherpunk Holdings CTO

Cardano (ADA) enters the early days of the new year with a positive outlook, continuing its steady upward momentum and trading around $0.36 at the time of writing on Friday. On-chain indicators along with developments in the derivatives market show a clear improvement, reflecting increasing buying pressure.

Cardano ratified the Integrations Budget with strong committee approval and broad DRep backing. Confirmed integrations enhance real-time market data access and analytics utility across Cardano’s onchain ecosystem. Cardano concluded the year with a governance decision that confirmed support f

The largest shareholder of Sanhe Coatings Industry has changed from the late Chairman Kim Jang-yeon to his daughter Kim Hyun-jung, who holds a 25.80% stake. This inheritance of shares is interpreted as a natural transfer of management rights, and Vice President Kim's management authority is expected to be strengthened. At the same time, inheritance tax issues are also a major concern. This change could impact the company's governance structure and relationships among shareholders, drawing significant industry attention.

On January 2, 2026, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) broke through 4300 points for the first time, closing at a record high with a gain of 2.27%. The surge was mainly driven by a significant increase in Samsung Electronics' stock price, reflecting strong expectations for a recovery in the semiconductor industry. Experts analyze that this rise is the result of multiple factors, including the global IT demand recovery and expectations of interest rate cuts. Institutional investors' active buying may influence the stock market in the first half of the year, but caution is still needed regarding high-level risks and geopolitical factors.

The Federal Reserve releases the minutes of the December meeting, showing that "most" officials support continuing rate cuts, but some policymakers advocate for a pause "for a period of time," marking the largest internal disagreement in 37 years. This article is sourced from Li Dan, Wall Street Insights, compiled, translated, and written by BlockBeats. (Previous context: Fed rate cut cycle review: What’s next for Bitcoin, US stocks, and gold?) (Additional background: December rate cut probability jumps to 73%! Fed Williams wavers: The Fed still has room for a rate cut in the near future) Table of Contents "Most" participants support a rate cut in December, with a minority possibly supporting no change Most participants believe rate cuts help prevent labor market deterioration, with some pointing out the risks of entrenched inflation Reserve balances have fallen to a sufficient level The minutes show that, despite overcoming significant internal disagreements

Global family offices increased their exposure to cryptocurrencies in 2025, with a growing number entering the market for the first time, as improvements in infrastructure helped offset limited in-house expertise. However, sharp price swings and weak recent performance are raising questions about h

XRP is doing something that usually gets traders’ attention, even when the chart looks boring. Exchange balances have fallen hard, but the XRP price barely moved this week and is still sitting around $1.87. That disconnect is the story. The chart tracks two lines over time. The black line is the XR

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hit new stock price highs on their first trading day of 2026, fueling market expectations for the domestic semiconductor industry. The recovery in exports combined with high-value-added memory demand appears to have boosted the stock prices of both companies. On January 2nd, Samsung Electronics closed at 128,500 KRW, up 7.17% from the previous trading day, breaking the 120,000 KRW mark for the first time at the close. After opening at 120,200 KRW, buying interest surged, and the intraday high became the closing price. On the same day, SK Hynix also closed at 677,000 KRW, up 3.99%, setting a new record for the closing price, with an intraday high of 679,000 KRW, demonstrating strong upward momentum. The background for this market reaction is that in December last year, South Korea's semiconductor exports hit a record high. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, last month's semiconductor export value reached 17.34 billion, year-over-year

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 05:59 AM GMT Gold prices have officially surged to fresh all-time highs, breaking above the $4,550 mark and printing a p

Developers on Hedera can now query ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1400 data in real time on the network. Hgraph’s indexer provides wallet balances, transfer history, and NFT metadata via GraphQL. Hgraph has launched a dedicated ERC Token Data Indexer for Hedera, making it easier for developers to

Bitwise Releases Top 10 Predictions for 2026, Optimistic About Bitcoin Breaking the Four-Year Cycle to Reach New Highs. Expect the Number of Crypto ETFs to Exceed 100, and if Regulatory Bills Pass, Ethereum and Solana Could Also Reach New All-Time Highs. Bitwise's Top 10 Crypto Market Predictions for 2026: This Year Will Be Very Bullish! ---------------------------- Cryptocurrency asset management firm Bitwise recently published its 2026 outlook report, believing that the cryptocurrency market in 2025 experienced intense volatility with peaks and corrections. Looking ahead to 2026, the market is expected to enter a strong bull run. Bitwise pointed out that from increased institutional adoption to concrete progress in the regulatory environment, the positive momentum in the cryptocurrency market is strong and difficult to suppress long-term. Bitwis

The first week of 2026, the cryptocurrency market experienced a strong surge, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high, trading at 128.2 billion KRW. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also showed an upward trend, driven by increased institutional investor interest and an improving market environment. The overall market is expected to continue growing as cryptocurrency adoption increases.

Amid the ongoing increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty and a decline in production, US-listed Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) recently announced the launch of a new $500 million stock issuance plan to strengthen financial flexibility and support future expansion needs. At the same time, the company also disclosed operational data showing a year-over-year decrease in Bitcoin BTC production for November. Riot mined a total of 428 Bitcoins in November last year, down approximately 14% compared to the same period last year. Riot stated that due to network and power resource constraints, this move is a strategic reduction. Several analysts are optimistic about Riot's future performance, with JPMorgan analysts even projecting a 45% upside potential. This is purely market observation and not investment advice. Riot Platforms sells 500 million common shares at current market prices

Ethereum’s validator data is starting to tell an interesting story. For the first time in six months, more ETH is lining up to be staked than unstaked. At first glance, that might sound like background noise. In reality, it’s one of those signals that tends to matter more with a bit of

At the end of 2025, the non-fungible token (NFT) market revealed a very basic disparity between NFT supply and NFT demand. Although there was a tremendous increase in NFT supply, there was an equally large decrease in buyer interest. This has created the most troubling time for analysts in the NFT m

Cardano is doing something familiar again, and long-time ADA watchers will recognize it right away.  On the 3-day chart, a bullish divergence has formed, with momentum starting to improve even though the price itself is still drifting lower. It’s not a flashy setup, but it’s one ADA has shown

Bitcoin’s long-observed four-year market cycle is facing renewed skepticism after the asset closed 2025 lower than it opened, a first for a post-halving year. For the First Time Ever, Bitcoin’s Post-Halving Year Ends in the Red The four-year cycle refers to a recurring pattern tied to Bitcoin’s

In brief Analysts agree 2026 is unlikely to bring a crypto winter. Short-term volatility is likely, but Bitcoin is expected to remain strong and reach new all-time highs. Altcoins and Ethereum may hinge more on regulatory developments, especially the fate of a U.S. crypto market

The Ethereum prediction remains cautious, with ETH holding near $3,100 and struggling to confirm a clear breakout. At the same time, the XRP current price stays under pressure below key averages, reflecting short-term weakness despite long-term interest. These mixed signals highlight how even

Cardano ratified the Integrations Budget with strong committee approval and broad DRep backing. Confirmed integrations enhance real-time market data access and analytics utility across Cardano’s onchain ecosystem. Cardano concluded the year with a governance decision that confirmed support f

Bitcoin holders will likely remember 2025 for two very different reasons. On one hand, BTC pushed into fresh all-time highs earlier in the year, at over $126k. On the other hand, the year is ending on a far less comfortable note. From early October highs, Bitcoin is now down more than 30% and is

In 2026, despite cautious investor sentiment and a mixed start for cryptocurrencies, the Solana community remains optimistic about the year ahead. Predictions suggest potential all-time highs for Solana, driven by trends in stablecoins and tokenization, despite ongoing fears in the market.

The Federal Reserve releases the minutes of the December meeting, showing that "most" officials support continuing rate cuts, but some policymakers advocate for a pause "for a period of time," marking the largest internal disagreement in 37 years. This article is sourced from Li Dan, Wall Street Insights, compiled, translated, and written by BlockBeats. (Previous context: Fed rate cut cycle review: What’s next for Bitcoin, US stocks, and gold?) (Additional background: December rate cut probability jumps to 73%! Fed Williams wavers: The Fed still has room for a rate cut in the near future) Table of Contents "Most" participants support a rate cut in December, with a minority possibly supporting no change Most participants believe rate cuts help prevent labor market deterioration, with some pointing out the risks of entrenched inflation Reserve balances have fallen to a sufficient level The minutes show that, despite overcoming significant internal disagreements

Economist Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin-linked corporate strategies. This time, his focus is Strategy, the software firm best known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation under executive chairman Michael Saylor. In a post on X, Schiff argued that if Strategy were part of the S&

The next wave of cryptocurrency ETF innovation in the United States is officially underway — and this time it’s not just Bitcoin or Ethereum in the spotlight. On December 30, 2025, asset manager Bitwise Asset Management made a major push in Washington by submitting registration statements with the U

In 2026, the digital asset market faces a dual backdrop of economic instability and Federal Reserve liquidity injections. Investors need to adjust their strategies to cope with the upcoming substantial taxation. Additionally, the selling pressure from long-term investors has weakened, and the market's potential for explosive growth has increased. Coupled with political cycles, this is favorable for the development of digital assets. Investors should seize this "golden time."

Finance commentator and XRP supporter John Squire says that people who hold XRP for a long time may one day lose track of how much their investment is worth. While XRP remains under $2 today, Squire wrote on X that XRP holders may reach a point where they no longer know their exact wealth because t

Altcoin season is the period when cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin experience strong growth, delivering exceptional profits. However, many traders still believe it's too early to discuss this, while others notice early signs even though prices haven't seen significant fluctuations. The market sentiment at this time is quite

As 2025 approaches the end of the year, the Bitcoin market has once again become a notable exception among the traditionally strong sectors. Historically, December, under the banner of the "Christmas rally," has seen risk assets like US stocks tend to rise. However, this year's end has defied expectations, failing to show a clear upward momentum, exhibiting a pattern of cyclical behavior alongside macroeconomic influences. According to a report released by Kaiko Research, Bitcoin has performed strongly during past boom-bust cycles, but this time it has shown relative weakness compared to traditional assets. Especially during the recovery phase after the October crash, US stocks successfully rebounded, but Bitcoin has yet to return to corresponding levels. Bitcoin's December performance has surged over 30% in years with strong momentum, but conversely, it has also recorded declines of over 15% during weak cycles. This indicates that the end of the year is less about providing new directions and more about playing a role in extending the trend.