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Coinbase confirmed the arrest in Hyderabad of a former customer‑service employee tied to an internal data breach that exposed 69,461 user records. Investigators say overseas staff were bribed to gain system access; attackers then demanded a $20 million ransom, which Coinbase refused. Coinbase disclosed the incident in May, recorded related costs — user compensation, legal fees and security upgrades — in Q2 results, and launched a reward program to assist authorities. Shareholders have filed a class action alleging delayed disclosure. CEO Brian Armstrong said the company is cooperating with international law enforcement. The case has drawn regulator scrutiny over disclosure practices and data-privacy controls at crypto firms. For traders, the breach may spur short-term volatility in exchange-listed assets (notably BTC) as custodial security and disclosure practices are reassessed, and could prompt longer-term interest in self-custody and stricter compliance at exchanges.

Ethereum futures trading volume on Binance reached a record $6.74 trillion in 2025, nearly doubling 2024 levels. The surge reflects heavier participation from retail and institutional traders and growing use of derivatives for hedging and leverage. Aggregated sentiment indicators (cited: Darkfost, Alpha Crypto Sentiment Gauge) point to a prevailing bearish consensus across crypto markets, with over 60% of tracked signals turning negative in recent months. Analysts note that such extreme bearishness has historically preceded market reversals, urging traders to monitor on‑chain metrics, funding rates and Bitcoin volatility for clearer entry and exit signals. Bitcoin’s volatile price action — referenced moves from $25,000 lows to reported peaks near $137,000 — is highlighted as a source of broader market uncertainty and potential short-term corrections. Key takeaways for traders: 1) Very high Ethereum futures volumes signal deep liquidity and institutional involvement; 2) Widespread bearish sentiment increases the likelihood of sharp moves or counter‑trends; 3) Monitor funding rates, open interest and Bitcoin volatility to time positions and manage leverage. This development reinforces the growing role of derivatives in crypto markets while recommending data‑driven, cautious positioning amid potential reversals.

The crypto market remained range-bound with low volume as safe-haven flows favored gold and precious metals. Canton (CC) led weekly gainers with a ~20% rally after breaking $0.117 resistance, supported by spot accumulation and a benign daily RSI — traders may target $0.12 on continuation. Zcash (ZEC) rose ~17%, forming an accumulation base near $300 after a prior ~60% sell-off and could see larger upside if momentum resumes. DASH gained ~16%, posting its first green weekly close after several down weeks; a decisive break above $50 is needed to confirm a bottom. Smaller altcoins produced outsized moves — Islamic Coin (ISLM, +143%), NUMINE (NUM, +101%) and Apro (AT, +75%) — while heavy losers included LGCT (-72%), IR (-55%) and FLOW (-32%). On the downside, Pippin (PIPPIN) dropped ~10% amid a ~90% spike in open interest and a leverage-driven unwind, risking a deeper pullback toward $0.35 from current support around $0.40. XDC repeatedly failed at the $0.05 resistance and MYX faded from ~$3.8 back to ~$3.5, making $3.8 a key breakout level. Key trader takeaways: monitor CC’s $0.117–$0.12 zone and RSI for continuation, watch ZEC’s $300 base for accumulation plays, require confirmation (DASH > $50) before buying a reversal, and treat PIPPIN, XDC and MYX critical levels as risk-management points due to elevated leverage and resistance tests. Sources: COINOTAG and TradingView.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson sparked a public debate after criticizing permissioned finance initiatives and praising public blockchains like the XRP Ledger and Cardano’s Midnight sidechain. The exchange began on X following Hoskinson’s claim that XRP and Cardano already provide settlement and privacy features at far greater scale than Canton Network’s permissioned approach. Canton Network CEO Yuval Rooz, whose project targets institutional tokenization backed by banks such as Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, pushed back — questioning Cardano’s DeFi and DEX volumes and implying Cardano’s impact is more retail than institutional. Hoskinson argued tokenization requires end-to-end, community-backed public rails and warned that permissioned chains could sacrifice openness and network effects vital for global scale. The disagreement frames a larger industry question: will tokenized real-world assets run on proven public networks like XRP or on closed, institution-focused systems like Canton? Traders should note potential narrative shifts favoring public-led liquidity and settlement networks, plus short-term social-media-driven volatility for XRP and ADA.

South Korea extradited a 29-year-old Lithuanian national accused of stealing about 1.7 billion won (~$1.8M) in cryptocurrency using KMSAuto, a malicious Windows activation tool. The National Office of Investigation (NOI) concluded a five-year, multi-country probe that found the malware — downloaded more than 2 million times between 2020 and 2023 — performed real-time memory/clipboard manipulation to swap destination wallet addresses during transactions. Investigators say the campaign compromised over 3,100 addresses worldwide and successfully intercepted roughly 840 transactions, netting the attacker ~1.7 billion won; eight South Korean victims reported combined losses of about 16 million won. The inquiry began after an August 2020 complaint about a stolen bitcoin. Law enforcement traced funds through exchanges in six countries, seized 22 devices from the suspect’s residence, worked with Lithuanian authorities, issued an Interpol red notice, and arrested him in Georgia before extradition to Korea. Authorities warned users to avoid unlicensed software, verify wallet addresses before sending funds, and be aware of wallet‑swapping malware. For crypto traders: the case highlights continued risk from address‑hijacking malware targeting users of pirated or third‑party tools, the importance of address verification practices (hardware wallets, address whitelisting, copy‑paste checks), and that coordinated cross‑border enforcement can recover leads and disrupt persistent malware campaigns.

Pump.fun has continued large-scale treasury movements, sending another $50 million USDC to Kraken in late December 2025. On-chain intelligence from Arkham and confirmations from Lookonchain show the platform deposited a total of $617.5 million USDC into Kraken since October 15, 2025. Between May 19, 2024 and August 12, 2025, Pump.fun sold 4.19 million SOL (~$757 million) — 264,373 SOL ($41.6M) sold on-chain and 3.93M SOL (~$715.5M) deposited to Kraken. During the same Oct–Dec window, roughly $1.1 billion USDC moved from Kraken to Circle. On-chain dashboards estimate Pump.fun controls about $1.84 billion in assets (≈$617M in USDC/USDT and >$210M in SOL). The platform’s USDC transfers typically range $25M–$50M and resumed at scale after a quiet period in November. PUMP token trades near $0.0018, down ~55% from its June ICO price; technical indicators show price compression with MACD negative and RSI ~42. For traders: monitor Kraken and Circle inflows/outflows and Arkham/Lookonchain feeds — these scheduled conversions increase stablecoin liquidity on exchanges and can exert downward pressure on SOL and PUMP during large sell or deposit events.

An AMLBot on-chain study (2023–2025) finds Tether (USDT) blacklisted 7,268 addresses and froze about $3.29 billion across Ethereum and Tron, while Circle’s USDC froze $109 million across 372 addresses. USDT freezes outnumber and outsized USDC by roughly 30x in both value and address count. Tron accounted for approximately $1.75 billion of frozen USDT. Tether operates an active “freeze + burn + reissue” process and reports coordination with more than 275 law-enforcement agencies across 59 jurisdictions; it also engages routinely with authorities and exchanges to execute freezes and remediate funds. By contrast, Circle typically restricts or pauses USDC only after explicit legal triggers (court orders, sanctions) and does not routinely burn and reissue tokens. Recent high-profile freezes and procedural disputes cited in the report (including multi-signature approval delays and large freezes tied to investigations) have raised trader concerns about censorship risk, custodial counterparty exposure, and on-chain liquidity lockups. For traders, the key implications are elevated operational and compliance risk for USDT holders, potential flows toward USDC among regulated institutions and exchanges, and short-term price or liquidity sensitivity when large freezes or blacklists occur. Primary keywords: Tether, USDT, Circle, USDC, stablecoin freeze, blacklists, Tron, Ethereum.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) recorded a small pre‑launch price uptick from $0.00024300 to $0.00024394 as the project continues fundraising ahead of its official launch. The pre‑launch began 1 April 2025 and the team has now raised about $907,935, passing $750K (16 May), $800K (15 June), $850K (July) and $900K (October). The project held review meetings on 1 July and 1 October and plans another on 1 January 2026 to confirm or adjust the launch timetable. Traders should view the recent move as a modest marketing/pre‑launch adjustment rather than a major liquidity event: low on‑chain volume and the token’s pre‑launch status raise execution and liquidity risk. The wider crypto market showed modest recovery over 24 hours with BTC and ETH marginally higher and several altcoins posting gains; total market cap sits around the $2.97T–$3T area while reported 24‑hour volume figures differ between reports. Key takeaways for traders: (1) HINU’s price action may reflect fundraising momentum and speculative positioning ahead of launch, (2) low liquidity increases slippage and order‑execution risk, and (3) any confirmed launch date or sustained fundraising acceleration would be the primary catalyst to monitor. Primary keywords: Husky Inu AI, HINU, pre‑launch, fundraising, crypto market recovery, BTC, ETH.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading around $0.124, holding support at $0.12 and facing resistance at $0.13 as the broader crypto market cap hits $2.97 trillion. Technical indicators — including an early MACD bullish crossover and a rising RSI (44, trending up) — point to strengthening momentum and consolidation on the 4-hour chart that resembles past fractals before major rallies. Analysts say a move toward $1 by 2026 is mathematically feasible but would require sustained demand given DOGE’s 168.08 billion circulating supply. Open interest in derivatives rose 1.68% to $1.51 billion, signaling increased trader positioning, while on-chain data shows whales sold ~150 million DOGE over five days, a bearish counterweight. Key drivers that could enable a large rally include renewed Bitcoin-led market strength, retail/social-media engagement, capital rotation into high-beta altcoins, and possible institutional adoption (e.g., ETF listings). Traders should watch $0.12 support, $0.13 resistance, open interest trends, whale flows, and broader market leadership for directional cues.

Elon Musk said he does not intend to actively promote cryptocurrencies but acknowledged Bitcoin’s merits as a macro asset and reiterated a personal fondness for Dogecoin’s meme culture while warning against conflating humor with economic significance. Markets showed little immediate reaction: bitcoin price action remained driven by monetary policy expectations and liquidity conditions rather than celebrity commentary, and Dogecoin activity stayed muted. Musk also forecasted possible double-digit U.S. economic growth within 18 months tied to broad AI adoption, a scenario some investors view as supportive for risk assets including Bitcoin. Separately, he warned about rising silver prices and potential export restrictions (notably from China) that could tighten industrial supply chains for electronics, solar panels and EVs. Overall, his remarks supplied context but did not trigger major market moves; traders continued to prioritize central bank signals, supply-chain data and measurable technology adoption when assessing crypto market direction.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin confirmed that the project has abandoned the long-planned eWASM upgrade in favor of RISC‑V compatibility. Announced during a Pragma Taipei talk, the pivot reflects delays in The Merge and the rapid advancement of SNARK/zk-proof technology, which made SNARK-friendliness the primary criterion for execution environments. eWASM proved inefficient for producing WebAssembly proofs and added circuit complexity for zero-knowledge verification. By contrast, RISC‑V instruction-set models align with most zkEVM implementations (for example, zkSync and Polygon zkEVM), simplify proof generation and verification, and enable developers to share tools across rollups. The change supports Ethereum’s modular roadmap emphasizing rollups and off‑chain transaction packing with cryptographic proofs back to the mainchain. RISC‑V is presented as more flexible for future protocol upgrades and broader ecosystem participation while preserving decentralization goals.

Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana’s co‑founder, forecasts that global stablecoin supply will exceed $1 trillion by 2026, citing greater use in payments, cross‑border transfers, on‑chain settlements and DeFi liquidity. Yakovenko noted stablecoins already exceed $300 billion in circulation and — per a16z cited figures — are involved in roughly $46 trillion of annual transactions. He argues growth will be network‑agnostic but accelerated by high‑throughput, low‑fee chains (eg, Solana) that support large on‑chain volume and fast settlement. Key drivers are increased business adoption for settlement, DeFi demand for lending and collateral, improved cross‑border rails, and clearer regulatory frameworks that may enable institutional issuance. He also warned that tokenized bank deposits, payment‑network blockchain products and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could compete with privately issued stablecoins and reshape flows and counterparty risk. For traders: the projection implies a potential 3x+ expansion in stablecoin supply over current levels, which could boost on‑chain liquidity, trading volume and leverage capacity — supportive for crypto markets — but may also change flow dynamics and risk profiles as regulated, tokenized fiat and CBDCs gain traction. Monitor scalability (transaction throughput, fees), regulatory developments, and institutional stablecoin issuance as near‑ to mid‑term catalysts that could materially affect liquidity and price action.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is approaching full allocation in its Phase 6 presale at $0.035 after roughly a 250% rise from Phase 1. The project has raised over $19.4 million and amassed more than 18,600 wallets, with 45.5% (1.82B of 4B) of tokens allocated to presale. Development is progressing ahead of a planned V1 launch on Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025, initially supporting ETH and USDT and offering liquidity pools, mtTokens, debt tokens and liquidation mechanics. Security work includes a CertiK token scan score of 90/100, an ongoing Halborn review, and a $50,000 bug bounty; audits/reviews and on-chain signals (including a $115k whale buy during Phase 6) are highlighted. The later summary adds clearer product detail and timing for V1 and emphasizes distribution mechanics designed to encourage holding (24-hour leaderboard rewards, card payments). Analysts contrast MUTM’s execution-driven, supply-tightening profile with sentiment-driven Pepecoin (PEPE) and large-cap Solana (SOL), arguing MUTM may be a rotation target as meme-coin momentum cools. For traders, key data points are current presale price ($0.035), ~250% presale appreciation, $19.4M+ raised, 18.6k+ holders, 45.5% presale allocation, security credentials (CertiK 90/100; Halborn review) and recent whale activity — factors that suggest a favorable risk-reward for those seeking utility-focused presale exposure. This is reported as a press release; readers should perform their own due diligence.

Coinbase Institutional (David Duong, Colin Basco) forecasts a structural shift in crypto markets into 2026 driven by three forces: derivatives (especially perpetual futures), maturing prediction markets, and stablecoins gaining real-world utility. Perpetual futures now dominate price discovery and trading volume; post‑late‑2025 liquidations reduced leverage in what the report calls a “structural reset,” while tighter margining, funding‑rate dynamics and deeper derivatives liquidity make volatility and price moves more tied to positions and funding than to retail cycle narratives. Prediction markets are evolving from niche experiments into functional financial tools as liquidity, professional participation and regulatory clarity increase, creating arbitrage and data‑aggregation opportunities across venues. Stablecoins are shifting beyond trading to payments, cross‑border settlement and treasury use, supporting DeFi and emerging payment/automation use cases. Coinbase argues these trends — occurring alongside stronger regulation and institutional scrutiny — indicate a move from retail‑driven cycles toward professional infrastructure; 2026 will test whether these elements scale under tighter rules. Key trading implications: price discovery will increasingly follow derivatives flows and funding rates (monitor perp open interest, funding, and liquidations), stablecoin flows may affect funding and on‑chain liquidity, and prediction‑market growth could create new hedging/arbitrage strategies. Keywords: perpetual futures, derivatives, funding rates, prediction markets, stablecoins.

Cardano co‑founder Charles Hoskinson told Altcoin Daily he expects Bitcoin (BTC) could reach roughly $250,000 in 2026, driven by ongoing institutional demand. He argues the critical missing ingredient is a non‑custodial mechanism for large BTC holdings to access DeFi — specifically non‑custodial credit systems that let BTC be lent to obtain stablecoins which can be deployed for yield. If yields exceed borrowing costs, BTC holders could earn passive returns without surrendering custody, enabling trillions in stored Bitcoin value to flow into altcoins over time. Hoskinson contrasted Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), saying ETH’s scale makes it slower to change while SOL’s tighter leadership and agility could favour faster growth. He also highlighted Cardano (ADA) and Midnight (Cardano partner chain), noting Cardano’s research‑driven infrastructure focus and Midnight’s potential as a fourth‑generation design with room to grow. Key points for traders: BTC price target ($250K), current BTC trading below $90K at time of report, pathway for capital to move from BTC into altcoins via non‑custodial DeFi credit, and relative ecosystem strengths of ETH, SOL, ADA and Midnight.

Major US banks are expanding Bitcoin services as US regulators integrate cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance. In 2025 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) gained formal acceptance as institutional collateral with valuation haircuts and margin rules, enabling leverage, hedging and settlement within regulated frameworks. Fourteen of the top 25 US banks — including JPMorgan Chase, Charles Schwab, American Express and USAA — are building Bitcoin products and adjusting risk systems to handle crypto collateral. Several crypto firms received conditional federal banking status, allowing direct access to national banking rails under federal supervision rather than fragmented state licensing. Stablecoins moved toward stricter federal oversight: dollar-backed tokens now face mandatory reserves, regular reporting and powers for regulators to freeze or seize funds in defined circumstances. Institutional products broadened in 2025 — spot ETFs expanded beyond BTC and ETH to include some altcoins, Ripple launched Ripple USD and J.P. Morgan Asset Management issued tokenized money-market funds — contributing to stablecoin volumes cited at about $4 trillion annually. Market milestones in 2025 included Bitcoin reaching $126,000 in October supported by ETFs and institutional demand, increased derivatives activity and state purchases of BTC for reserves. For traders: expect deeper liquidity, narrower crypto-fi spreads for major banks’ products, potentially higher institutional flows into BTC/ETH and regulated stablecoins, while margin rules and haircuts may reduce extreme leverage-driven volatility but introduce new model risks tied to valuation and regulatory changes.

BEAT jumped about 17% in 24 hours as on-chain metrics and tokenomics improvements reduced selling pressure. Daily volume fell ~25% to roughly $45.96M. Positive drivers included surpassing 5 million registered wallets, 168,490 weekly active wallets, and a recent burn of 193,590 tokens (total burned 480,760), which supported buying momentum and followed an airdrop sell-off exhaustion. Price has stabilized above the $1.50 support since early December and was trading near $2.235, with resistance around $2.80–$3.00 and a higher target above $4 if that zone breaks. Technical indicators showed bullish bias (Stochastic Momentum Index ~51), but the Long/Short Ratio (~0.91) and negative futures order book liquidity on Binance signaled profit-taking and potential bearish pressure. Aggregated orderbook buy liquidity spiked above $600K, yet next week ~ $44M worth of BEAT is scheduled to unlock, which could increase circulating supply and prompt selling. Audiera’s burn mechanism may mitigate some pressure, but token unlocks and sell-side futures liquidity make near-term risk of a pullback significant. Traders should watch the $1.50 support, $2.8–$3 resistance zone, futures liquidity on Binance, and the impact of the upcoming $44M token unlock on supply and price action.

CryptoAppsy is a lightweight iOS and Android app that delivers real‑time cryptocurrency prices, multi‑currency portfolio tracking, curated multilingual news and smart price alerts without requiring user registration. The app aggregates exchange feeds and refreshes market data roughly every 5 seconds, consolidating holdings bought in different fiats (USD, EUR, TRY, JPY, GBP, CNY, AUD, CAD, CHF, HKD, SGD) into a single portfolio view and calculating profit/loss across currencies. Its News feed supports Turkish, English and Spanish, is filterable by portfolio or individual coins, and includes live broadcasts and weekly highlights. The Index section surfaces macro indicators relevant to crypto trading — Fed dates, US 10‑year yields, DXY and unemployment — and lists newly launched tokens with launch time, volume and market cap to help spot listing and arbitrage opportunities. Key trader features include instant push notifications for user‑set price triggers, a single‑panel dashboard for favorites and portfolios, and lightweight performance even on older devices. User ratings are high (App Store 5.0, Google Play 4.5). For traders, CryptoAppsy aims to reduce reaction time in volatile moves, surface new listing and arbitrage opportunities, and simplify multi‑fiat position management. Disclaimer: not investment advice.

An analyst known as X Finance Bull urges XRP holders to hold positions and buy the dip, arguing XRP’s price understates its growing role in cross-border payments infrastructure. The piece highlights Ripple technologies — the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Interledger protocol, and the RLUSD dollar stablecoin launched in December 2024 — as structural elements that position XRP as neutral liquidity and a bridge asset for multi-currency settlement. Key technical strengths cited include XRPL’s fast finality, low fees and built-in decentralized exchange. The article notes broader industry trends (ISO 20022 adoption, SWIFT upgrades, tokenization) that increase demand for interoperable rails rather than single-blockchain solutions, saying markets often lag underlying utility so accumulation during consolidation may reflect strategic positioning. The commentary is framed as opinion, not financial advice.

APEMARS, a meme-token project framing a 23-stage ‘‘Mars mission’’, has opened whitelist registrations ahead of a staged presale starting at $0.00001699 (Stage 1). The presale features 23 weekly stages, scheduled token burns at stages 6, 12, 18 and 23 for unsold allocations, and a confirmed listing price cited at $0.0055. The article stresses urgency for whitelist access and projects an illustrative return example: a $1,000 Stage 1 purchase yielding 58,858,152 APEMARS tokens potentially worth $323,719 at the listed price. The piece contrasts this high-risk, narrative-driven presale opportunity with established assets: Bitcoin’s growing institutional adoption (noting $27bn in U.S. spot ETF holdings and Lightning Network payments adoption) and Cardano’s expanding DeFi and real-world use (106M+ transactions, 2,000+ projects, Minswap TVL >$1.2bn). The article is a sponsored press release and not investment advice. Key SEO keywords: APEMARS presale, crypto presale, meme coin presale, Bitcoin institutional adoption, Cardano DeFi.

Cryptopolitan reports XRP is stabilising around a channel support and forming a descending triangle, suggesting a possible short-term rebound if buying pressure holds. The article shifts focus to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi project currently in presale priced at $0.035. Phase 6 of the MUTM presale is reported as 99% sold with about $19.5 million raised and roughly 18,590 participants. Promoters claim Phase 7 will sell at $0.04 and a launch price of $0.06, and project a speculative price target near $2.50 — a 5,000% gain from current presale levels. MUTM’s proposed features include two lending models: Peer-to-Contract (P2C) with mtTokens offering dynamic APYs, and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending for volatile assets. The piece is a paid press release/marketing-style article and includes the standard disclaimer advising readers to do their own due diligence.

MEET48 held its 2026 roadshow in Seoul, presenting multiple AI + Web3 entertainment products and outlining its strategy to lead the global AI-driven decentralized entertainment sector. Company executives and partners demonstrated new offerings that combine generative AI, blockchain-based fan engagement, NFTs and tokenized rewards designed to boost fan interaction, content personalization and monetization. The event highlighted roadmap milestones, planned platform integrations, upcoming product launches and partnership agreements aimed at scaling user acquisition and improving on-chain utility. MEET48 emphasized token economics and reward mechanisms to incentivize community participation and retention, and discussed cross-border expansion plans focused on Asia and global markets. The presentation framed the company as positioning itself at the intersection of AI, Web3 and entertainment, seeking to capture market share by delivering novel fan experiences and new revenue streams for artists and creators.

Robinhood’s HOOD Holidays promotion distributed $750,000 in Bitcoin on day two (after a $500,000 Dogecoin drop on day one) but experienced widespread app crashes during five-minute claim windows. Users reported blank screens and “missed rewards” messages as server capacity was overwhelmed. Luxury prizes — including Rolex watches, Apple AirPods, Hawaii trips and 1,000 Away suitcases — were also part of the campaign; WOLF Financial reports five Hawaii winners and 1,000 suitcase claims. The outages left many unable to claim crypto rewards despite high engagement. HOOD stock fell 1.92% to $118.13, underperforming the S&P 500 and posting a 6.05% monthly decline versus sector gains. Analysts are split: Deutsche Bank’s Brian Bedell lifted his target toward $160 citing revenue potential from crypto trading, while Carter Worth warns of a technical reversal toward $100. Key takeaways for traders: the event underscores platform scalability risks during promotional crypto distributions, may dent user trust and short-term sentiment around Robinhood, and highlights how non-market events can produce volatility in related equities and user activity metrics. Primary keywords: Robinhood, Bitcoin giveaway, app crashes, HOOD stock. Secondary/semantic keywords: crypto promotion, server outage, user claims, luxury prizes.

Meme coins and AI-related tokens, two of 2024’s hottest crypto narratives, suffered steep losses in 2025 despite heavy social-media hype. CoinGecko data (Jan 1–Dec 22, 2025) shows meme coins fell about 31.6% year-to-date while AI tokens plunged roughly 50.2%. Top meme tokens declined between 44.6% and 82.5%; AI tokens fell 49.8%–84.3%, with a few exceptions such as Ribbita, Alchemist AI and Kite. By contrast, Real World Asset (RWA) tokens led 2025 performance with an average gain of 185.8%, driven by Keeta Network (1,794.9%), Zebec Network (217.3%) and Maple Finance (123%). Layer-1 blockchains also gained (80.3%), boosted by strong rallies from privacy coins Zcash and Monero and steady returns from Bitcoin Cash, BNB and Tron. Poor performers included gaming tokens (-75.2%), DePIN (-76.7%), Solana ecosystem (-64.2%) and Layer-2 solutions (-40.6%), with many sectors recording consecutive down years. The data highlight a decoupling between narrative popularity and returns and suggest traders should be cautious of hype-driven allocations while considering sector rotation toward fundamentals-backed RWA and resilient layer-1 projects.

Technical analyst EGRAG Crypto says XRP is in a disciplined, long-term accumulation phase after roughly 13 months of consolidation above the $2 psychological level on the monthly chart. Despite current spot trading near $1.87, EGRAG emphasizes monthly candle closes and higher-timeframe structure over intraday volatility. He highlights an ascending diagonal trendline — dubbed the “Bifrost Bridge” — that has acted as multi-cycle support and remains intact, supporting the macro bullish structure. A confirmed monthly breakout above local resistance could open a move toward $2.60, a level derived from historical price interactions. EGRAG frames the outlook as conditional: confirmation via monthly close is required before validating the bullish scenario. The piece does not offer financial advice and urges readers to conduct independent research.

SHIB (Shiba Inu) has shown renewed upside momentum across intraday and weekly timeframes. Short-term data: SHIB is trading around $0.00000736–$0.00000797 in the two reports, approaching local hourly resistance near $0.00000740–$0.00000741. A sustained close above $0.00000740–$0.00000741 could open a move to $0.00000750 and, with strong bullish wicks, potentially $0.00000770 in the coming days. Earlier intraday analysis reported a higher price band (~$0.00000997) and highlighted mid-channel support at $0.00000867 and resistance at $0.00000908 with a pivotal daily level near $0.00000902; that earlier view expected limited volatility if daily ATR was mostly spent. Midterm/weekly view: SHIB recently experienced a false break below support near $0.000007 — if the weekly bar closes back above that level, traders may see a rebound toward the $0.000008 area. Key levels to monitor for trading: short-term resistance $0.00000740–$0.00000750 (with extended target $0.00000770), support near $0.000007 and $0.00000850–$0.00000867 in higher-band reports, and pivotal daily level around $0.00000902 in the earlier analysis. Overall, short-term momentum favors a bullish continuation if price can sustain above $0.0000074; failure to hold above key supports would reopen downside toward $0.000007 or lower. Traders should watch hourly closes, the weekly bar close, and intraday ATR for signs of follow-through or range-bound low-volatility action.

Global markets posted strong returns as 2025 closed: S&P 500 roughly +18%, Nasdaq Composite +22%, Dow Jones +15%. Precious metals surged — gold up ~75% year-to-date and silver up ~172%, pushing silver’s market value toward $4.5 trillion. The Kobeissi Letter argues that continued U.S. monetary easing in 2026 (Fed rate cuts and end of QT) could accelerate risk-on flows into equities and higher-risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Political drivers such as calls for lower interest rates and stimulus proposals may keep liquidity elevated. The report highlights a potential “catch-up” scenario for crypto in 2026: despite isolated all-time highs in 2025, crypto underperformed overall during the year; renewed risk appetite and clearer peaks in stocks and precious metals might redirect capital into Bitcoin and altcoins. Institutional acceptance of Bitcoin is noted as improving, which could support inflows should macro conditions turn more dovish. The article cautions that this is not investment advice and reminds readers of crypto’s high volatility.

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $87.9k on Dec. 27–28 as market activity remained muted and intraday gains were modest (≈+0.5–0.7%). Hourly charts showed a mild bullish bias with price nearer resistance than support, while higher timeframes display low volume and no clear directional control. Short-term: if buying pressure continues, BTC could test resistance zones around $88k–$88.5k; watch the daily close near $87.7k–$88k for a potential breakout signal. Mid‑term: indicators place BTC mid‑channel, signaling limited volatility and a likely consolidation range between roughly $87k–$89k into early 2026. Key data for traders: BTC ≈ $87,900; 24‑hour change +0.5–0.7%; low trading volume implies sideways action unless a decisive breakout occurs. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, breakout, consolidation, volume.

BitMine Immersion Technologies deposited 154,176 ETH (≈$451M) into Ethereum staking on Dec. 27, 2025, in two tranches (74,880 ETH and 79,296 ETH). The firm’s treasury now holds just over 4 million ETH (≈3.4–4.1% of circulating supply) and faces roughly $3.5 billion in unrealized losses on those holdings. Staked yields are near 3.12% APY; if BitMine staked its entire balance it could earn an estimated 126,800 ETH (~$371M/year at current prices). CEO Tom Lee has set a strategic target to control 5% of ETH supply, which would require roughly $5.7–$5.9 billion more in purchases. BitMine is building a Made-in-America Validator Network (MAVAN) and plans institutional staking pilots ahead of a broader rollout in 2026. The move increases the share of staked ETH, reduces counterparty risk versus lending, and may tighten circulating supply — factors that can support ETH prices over time. Countermoves were observed the same day: SharpLink unstaked about $104.4M of ETH. Key risks for traders include reduced liquidity from large treasury staking, reward-driven selling pressure when staking rewards are liquidated, validator or smart-contract risk, and potential regulatory scrutiny. BitMine has indicated plans to allocate up to $1B more toward staking as it pursues the 5% ambition.