Category Archives: crypto

Risk-on is back, says VanEck, as Bitcoin decouples and short-term signals fade

VanEck noted that Bitcoin has decoupled from stock and gold markets after the October deleveraging. Justin d’Anethan said Bitcoin’s rise in a low-leverage environment shows excess speculation has eased. Michaël van de Poppe predicted bitcoin could hit $100,000 after a clean move above $92,000. Global investment management firm VanEck believes the first three months of […]

H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Swiss Bitcoin firm Future Holdings

H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Future Holdings AG. Bitcoin tops $92K as mining difficulty dips to 146.4 trillion. Adam Back supports the expansion of corporate BTC treasury operations. Sweden-listed H100 Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury company Future Holdings AG. The deal, backed by Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back, […]

Tether freezes $182M in USDT, highlighting centralized control in stablecoins

The action was detected by Whale Alert and ranks among the largest single-day USDT freezes. Tether has frozen over $3 billion in assets from more than 7,000 addresses since 2023. Stablecoins now account for the majority of illicit crypto activity tracked by Chainalysis. Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, froze more than $180 […]

Bitcoin extends consolidation amid ETF outflows, echoing pre‑2025 surge patterns

Bitcoin currently trades in a tight range near $90K amid a 3-day streak of ETF outflows. The current market consolidation mirrors pre‑2025 surge patterns with low volatility. The key levels to watch include the support at $90K, the immediate resistance at $95K, and $100k in case of a breakout. Bitcoin (BTC) price has remained stuck […]

Truebit protocol hack exposes DeFi security risks as TRU token collapses

The TRU token collapsed from $0.1659 to near zero, wiping out market value. Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit. The attacker wallet was linked to a Sparkle protocol attack 12 days earlier. A serious security breach at Truebit Protocol has triggered one of the sharpest collapses seen in decentralised finance this year. […]

Babylon pushes Bitcoin into on-chain finance as a16z crypto backs expansion

Trustless BTCVaults aim to use Bitcoin as on-chain collateral without wrappers or custodians. Babylon’s staking previously reached over $2 billion in total value locked. An integration with Aave V4 is expected to bring native Bitcoin collateral to DeFi by April 2026. Babylon is moving to widen Bitcoin’s role in on-chain finance, following fresh backing from […]

Wyoming launches state-backed stablecoin as public finance experiment

Wyoming has launched FRNT, the first stablecoin issued and backed by a US state government. The dollar-pegged token is fully backed by cash and Treasuries and managed by Franklin Templeton. Interest from reserves is directed to Wyoming public schools rather than token holders. Wyoming has formally entered the digital asset market by issuing the first […]

Starknet faces fresh mainnet disruption

Starknet uses zero-knowledge rollups to batch transactions off chain and settle on Ethereum. The project is also pursuing Bitcoin DeFi integration through its BTCFi initiative. The STRK token price remained stable despite the disruption. Starknet, an Ethereum layer-2 network built on zero-knowledge rollups, entered 2026 dealing with an unexpected mainnet disruption that temporarily interrupted network […]

Stablecoins, Base and ‘everything exchange’: a look inside Coinbase’s strategy to expand in 2026

Stablecoins and the Base network sit at the core of its plans through 2026. The strategy places Coinbase closer to retail brokerages and derivatives platforms. Security and support concerns remain a constraint as the platform broadens. Coinbase is entering 2026 with a platform that looks increasingly different from a traditional crypto exchange. The company is […]

Unleash Protocol hacker moves stolen funds through Tornado Cash

Hacker Protocol drained 1,337 ETH via compromised Unleash multisig governance. The stolen funds have been sent through Tornado Cash to obscure transaction trails. The breach is limited to Unleash, and Story Protocol infrastructure is unaffected. A hacker who recently exploited Unleash Protocol has begun laundering stolen funds through the Ethereum-based privacy service Tornado Cash, according […]

David Beckham–backed Prenetics abandons Bitcoin strategy to focus on core health business

Prenetics halts new Bitcoin purchases after recent crypto market volatility. The company is prioritising the growth of its IM8 supplements brand. Prenetics currently holds 510 BTC and over $70 million in cash reserves. Prenetics Global, a consumer health and supplements company backed by football icon David Beckham, has reversed its short-lived plan to build a […]

Ethereum price prediction for January 2026: key levels and institutional moves to watch

BitMine’s ETH accumulation and staking tighten supply, boosting price potential. The immediate resistance at $3,000 and the key support near $2,700 guide the short-term forecast. Upgrades like Fusaka and strong fundamentals may drive ETH toward $5,000. Ethereum has continued to show resilience in the face of broader market fluctuations, as traders and investors position themselves […]

How a governance failure led to the Unleash Protocol hack

An unauthorised contract upgrade enabled direct withdrawals from the protocol. Funds were bridged to Ethereum and laundered through Tornado Cash. Assets affected included WIP, USDC, WETH, stIP, and vIP. A governance failure at Unleash Protocol has resulted in a major security breach, with attackers draining around $3.9 million in user funds. The incident was first […]

Lighter launches LIT token: check out all the details here

Half of the token supply is allocated to the ecosystem, with an immediate airdrop converting 2025 points into LIT. LIT is used for staking, access to trading services, and payment for data verification on the platform. Lighter ranks third by recent perpetuals volume, behind Hyperliquid and Aster. A new token launch is putting fresh focus […]

Michael Saylor’s Strategy caps 2025 with 1,229 Bitcoin purchase

Michael Saylor’s Strategy added 1,229 BTC in late December, ending 2025 with record holdings. The $109M buy was funded through new share sales, raising dilution concerns. Strategy’s shares fell despite the purchase as Bitcoin and MSTR closed 2025 lower. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is closing 2025 with another decisive Bitcoin buy, reinforcing its long-standing […]