Category Archives: crypto

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 […]

IMF advances talks with El Salvador on Bitcoin policy and Chivo wallet future

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 […]

BTC at $143K, ETH above $4000: Citi issues bullish price forecasts as crypto market continues to struggle

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 […]

Ethereum developers reveal the next upgrade, Hegota

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 […]

Ethereum price prediction as BitMine buys the dip even as ETFs shed $582M

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 […]

Why quantum computing is becoming a real concern for Bitcoin

Charles Edwards warns Bitcoin could face sharp price pressure if upgrades are delayed. Banks are already moving toward post-quantum encryption, increasing Bitcoin’s relative exposure. Crypto leaders remain divided on urgency, mitigation strategies, and timelines. Quantum computing has long hovered on the fringes of crypto risk discussions, often dismissed as a distant or hypothetical challenge. That […]

Bhutan plans to fund Gelephu Mindfulness City using national Bitcoin reserves

Bhutan plans to use up to 10,000 Bitcoin from its national reserves to fund Gelephu Mindfulness City. Bhutan holds about 11,286 Bitcoin, making it the fifth-largest national holder globally. The city will be developed in phases over 20 years with executive autonomy and legal independence. Bhutan is preparing to deploy part of its national Bitcoin […]

Altcoins update: XRP ETFs hit $1B in inflows; whales offload Ethereum

XRP-linked ETFs have surpassed $1B in net inflows, defying broader market dips. Ethereum sees significant downward pressure amid whale exits. Broad markets remain deteriorated due to liquidity crunches. Cryptocurrencies extended their weakness on Tuesday, with Bitcoin sliding toward $85K. The value of all digital assets has declined by 3% over the past day to $2.96 […]

Ripple expands RLUSD stablecoin to Ethereum layer 2 networks

The pilot includes Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain as part of a multichain expansion strategy. Further chain launches are planned next year, subject to regulatory approval in the US. RLUSD has a $1.3 billion market cap and is seeing growing retail adoption since its launch. Ripple Labs is moving to broaden the reach of its […]

JPMorgan expands blockchain push with tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum

The fund is seeded with $100 million and requires a minimum investment of $1 million. Tokenized money-market funds offer faster settlement, continuous trading, and onchain ownership visibility. The tokenized money-market sector has grown to $9 billion in assets over the past year. JPMorgan Chase is preparing to deepen its push into blockchain-based finance through a […]

Uniswap price outlook as Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin offloads UNI tokens

Ethereum co-founder has sold 1,400 UNI coins, alongside KNC and DINU tokens, for 16,796 USDC. The transaction comes as bears dominate the broader market. UNI bulls should hold prices above $5 to support short-term recoveries. Cryptocurrencies display bearishness as Bitcoin wavers below $90,000, currently trading at $89,800. Amidst the pessimistic sentiments, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin […]