NFT minting has accelerated, and buyers' spending has decreased, leading the market toward a high-volume, low-price equilibrium. By 2025, supply will reach 1.3 billion, and sales will decrease by 37%.
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single-token "strategy" ETFs linked to major altcoins. This will further expand the product lineup into the altcoin market.
An executive at Coinbase has warned the Senate that changes to the GENIUS bill could weaken the US dollar-pegged stablecoins. This comes as China attempts to strengthen the digital yuan by allowing interest-bearing wallets.
Transactions on Ethereum's layer 1 reach 2.2 million per day, with each transaction costing approximately $0.17. Ethereum transactions peaked in May 2022, with average transaction fees exceeding $200. Since then, the fees have decreased.
Opposition leader in Uganda promotes Bitchat amid concerns over internet blackout Google Trends searches for "Bitchat" surged from 0 to 100 on Wednesday when opposition leader Bobi Wine urged people to download it.
Tom Lee states that BitMine has acquired ETH worth $98 million as it limits profits from year-end sales. BitMine acquired 32,938 ETH on Tuesday. Tom Lee of Fundstrat said that the price was being pushed down by investors and bots performing year-end tax-loss sales.
Cryptocurrencies are lagging behind gold and stocks, but there is a chance to "catch up" by 2026. Since early November, gold has risen by 9%, the S&P 500 has increased by 1%, but Bitcoin has fallen by 20%. However, by 2026, cryptocurrencies may be able to close the gap.
The Federal Reserve's (Fed) December dot plot revealed a clear split regarding rate cuts in 2026. Analysts predict that 1 to 2 rate cuts could influence the cryptocurrency market.
CZ states that Pakistan could become a leader in cryptocurrency within five years if current trends continue. Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, praises Pakistan's rapid adoption of cryptocurrency in 2025 and says it is on track to become a leader in cryptocurrency by 2030.
It is said that the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in 2026 will be a "significant catalyst" for the retail industry's return to cryptocurrencies. Crypto analysts state that if the Fed continues to cut interest rates in 2026, investors will become more excited about cryptocurrencies.
The U.S. prosecutors oppose a friendly brief from the DeFi Education Fund ahead of a potential reexamination of a possible MEV (Miner Extractable Value) case. A reexamination of two brothers alleged to have exploited the Ethereum blockchain may soon take place, but the U.S. government argues that one friendly brief is not relevant for consideration.
Prenetics has decided to cease its Bitcoin strategy and focus on a nutrition brand supported by Beckham. The company will maintain its Bitcoin holdings but has halted BTC accumulation to shift capital toward expanding its consumer health brand.
South Korea delays cryptocurrency bill over stablecoin concerns: reports The introduction of South Korea's stablecoin bill, led by President Lee Jae-myung, is expected to be postponed until 2026 due to concerns regarding issuers.
The relative performance of Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, suggests a defensive positioning as the market absorbs losses and faces broader structural stress.
Cypherpunk strengthens cryptocurrency funds with $29 million Zcash purchase A digital asset funding company backed by Winklevoss Capital aims to secure 5% of the total supply of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
Grayscale has begun moving towards listing the TAO trust on an exchange in the United States. The proposed TAO investment product is one of the first listed investment products available in the US market, and if approved, it is scheduled to be listed on NYSE Arca.
Ethereum quietly sets a record: 8.7 million contracts deployed in one quarter Tokenized assets, stablecoins, and infrastructure have rapidly revived on-chain development activity on Ethereum, reports Token Terminal.
XRP exchange supply has reached its lowest level in 8 years. As a result, the available supply for sale has decreased, increasing the likelihood of a rally driven by the 2026 supply shock.
The strategy leverages the stock market and reserves to continue purchasing Bitcoin during market downturns, transforming dilution and fundraising costs into a repeatable accumulation engine.
Russia targets unregistered cryptocurrency miners with new criminal penalties. The Russian Ministry of Justice has proposed fines and imprisonment for illegal cryptocurrency mining. According to an official announcement, most miners have not yet registered for tax purposes.