South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.
One number now decides if crypto companies spending $880M+ buying back their own tokens will work
Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program on Jan. 8, allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token purchases starting in February. The buyback pressure is estimated at roughly $9.1 million annually, based on the past year’s 5,868 ETH in collected fees. The proposal frames the shift as a transition from pure governance token […]
AAVE V4 Introduces Risk Premium, Redefining How DeFi Lending Rates Work
AAVE is preparing a major shift with Version 4, and at the center of it is a new concept called Risk Premium. The update reworks how interest rates are calculated in lending markets, aiming to fix a long-standing issue where borrowers with very different risk profiles often paid nearly the same rates. With liquidity becoming
Monero Builds Breakout Structure With XMR Eyeing $750 and Beyond
Monero is once again drawing attention as long-term price structures move toward a decisive phase. Analyst Jonathan Carter recently highlighted that XMR is pressing against the neckline of a cup and handle pattern on the two-week chart, a formation that has been building quietly over several years. This setup places Monero at a critical level,
Turbulent Times for Zcash: ‘cashZ’ Wallet Emerges Amidst Governance in 2026
The Zcash development team revealed the introduction of a brand new wallet ‘cashZ’, a day after their significant departure from the Electric Coin Company (ECC). The team, led by former ECC CEO Josh Swihart, cited a need to return to the cypherpunk roots and accelerate Zcash scaling as the primary reasons for their decision. Going
Bittensor Price Rises as TAO Targets $315 Following Strong Technical Signals
Bittensor (TAO) is showing renewed momentum within the crypto market in the last day, with its price driven higher by buyers. The token has accumulated significant momentum as analysts project further upside for the token in the short term. At the time of writing, Bittensor is trading at $278.54, recording a 24-hour trading volume of
Visa and JPMorgan Use Solana Rails But One Risk Still Worries Banks
Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan and Visa, are increasingly turning to Solana SOL $138.64 1.48% Solana SOL Price $138.64 1.48% /24h Volume in 24h $4.58B <!– ? –> Price 7d Learn more for real-world money settlements. In December 2025, Visa launched its USDC settlement program in the United States, enabling U.S. banks to settle obligations […]
Is Bitcoin’s Famous 4-Year Cycle Finally Breaking Down?
The famous Bitcoin four-year cycle is losing its grip, according to several market analysts tracking the latest post-halving data. BTC USD failed to deliver its usual explosive rally, rising about +43% after the 2024 halving, while price momentum faded into late 2025 as its key $100k level was lost. That underwhelming move fits into a […]
Wyoming State-Backed Stablecoin FRNT Is Live: Yield to Fund Education
Before crypto became a thing, Wyoming was better known for its miners, cowboys, and ranching. Then Bitcoin, meme coins, and Ethereum exploded. Now, instead of fighting tech like New York, they opened their arms wide for crypto. Fast-forward, and in 2025, especially after President Donald Trump took over, Wyoming showed all other states how Bitcoin […]
SHIB Whales Wake Up! Institutional Interest Fuels 111% Rally
Major Shiba Inu transfers are picking up again, suggesting that large traders are returning to the meme-coin market. The shift first appeared in on-chain data. Santiment reported that SHIB saw a +111% jump in transactions worth at least $100,000 over the past week. (Source: Santiment) That puts the token among the top ten projects showing […]
Hyperliquid Accounted for Bulk of $150M Long Liquidations During BTC Correction
A sharp drop below $90,000 sent Bitcoin into a fast and heavy shakeout on Thursday, 8 January 2026, wiping out a large block of leveraged long positions across the market. CoinGlass data shows that about $145M in long liquidations were triggered in two quick hourly waves. (Source: Coinglass) The first wave came around 07:00 UTC […]
Worse Than the Covid Crash? Bitcoin’s New ‘Record Low’ Signal Explained
Bitcoin has been under strain after its largest decline in history, according to analysts. The price action has cooled after a rapid drop, while traders watch key levels to gauge the next move. 3-Day MACD Falls to Record Low Michaël van de Poppe, a market analyst, noted that Bitcoin’s recent decline triggered a new low […]