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. […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

IMF says talks with El Salvador continue, focusing on transparency, public funds protection, and Bitcoin-related risks. Negotiations to sell or wind down El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet are well advanced under the IMF loan program. Despite IMF pressure, El Salvador continues daily Bitcoin purchases while GDP growth is projected near 4%. The International Monetary Fund […]

Citi forecasts Bitcoin at $143K and Ethereum at $4,304 in 12 months. Regulatory clarity and adoption drive institutional interest in crypto. Short-term risks, including bearish patterns, options expiry, and ETF outflows, still linger. Citigroup has delivered one of the most upbeat outlooks from a major Wall Street institution on digital assets, forecasting strong upside for […]

The Hegota update will follow Glamsterdam in the Ethereum upgrade cycle. Hegota will merge execution and consensus upgrades to boost efficiency and scalability. Verkle Trees and state improvements aim to make Ethereum lighter for node operators. Ethereum developers have unveiled the name of the network’s next major upgrade, offering the community an early look at […]

BitMine buys $140M in ETH, boosting its treasury to nearly 4M ETH. US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw $582M in combined outflows. Ethereum trades near $2,950, capped by EMAs, with support at $2,900. Ethereum price forecast remains cautiously optimistic as the cryptocurrency struggles to maintain momentum, trading near $2,950 after slipping roughly 12% over the […]