Ethereum quietly sets a record: 8.7M contracts deployed in one quarter
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Ethereum Hits Record 8.7M Contract Deployments in Q4 2025
Ethereum set a quarterly record with 8.7 million smart contracts deployed in Q4 2025, driven by RWAs, stablecoins and infrastructure growth, Token Terminal data shows.
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Grayscale moves toward exchange listing for TAO trust in US
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Grayscale Files Registration for Bittensor ETP
Digital asset manager Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list and trade shares of an investment vehicle tied to Bittensor's token on NYSE Arca.
Cypherpunk lifts crypto treasury with $29M Zcash purchase
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Cypherpunk grows Zcash holdings with latest $29M purchase
Cypherpunk Technologies bought $29 million worth of Zcash, raising its holdings to nearly 290,000 ZEC, as the company expands its privacy-focused crypto treasury strategy.
2026 Fed cuts will be ‘key catalyst’ for retail’s return to crypto
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US Fed Rate Cuts Will Be Critical For Crypto In 2026: Analyst
Clear Street managing director Owen Lau said that the crypto market’s performance next year will depend heavily on whether the US Federal Reserve decides to cut rates.
Pakistan could be a crypto leader in 5 years at current pace: CZ
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Pakistan Could Become World Crypto Leader by 2030
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says Pakistan could become a world crypto leader by 2030 if it continues moving fast with crypto adoption and regulation.
What the Fed’s divided 2026 outlook means for Bitcoin and crypto
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Federal Reserve 2026 Rate Cuts and Crypto Market Impact
Fed policymakers are split on rate cuts in 2026, with analysts hoping the central bank will initiate two cuts next year.
Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’
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Crypto Lags Gold and Stocks, but 2026 May Spark Catch-Up Rally
Crypto has lagged gold and equities since November, but analysts say 2026 could bring a catch-up rally sparked by whale accumulation.
BitMine bags $98M in ETH as year-end selling caps gains: Tom Lee
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BitMine Capitalized on Year-End Tax-Loss Selling With $98M ETH Buy
BitMine snapped up another $98 million in Ether as end-of-year tax-loss selling and a rise in bot trading continue to suppress the market, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says.
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout
As Uganda heads toward its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is urging supporters to download messaging app Bitchat, citing fears of government-imposed internet blackouts.
Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents
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Ethereum Network Activity Surges as Transaction Fees Fall to 17 Cents
Ethereum hit 2.2 million daily transactions as average fees fell to 17 cents, following major upgrades Pectra and Fusaka earlier this year, which improved gas limits, among other features.
Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China global edge
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Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Rules Could Hand China an Edge
Coinbase policy chief warns Senate changes to stablecoin rewards under the GENIUS Act could hurt US dollar competitiveness as China expands its digital yuan.
Bitwise files with US SEC for 11 single‑token ‘strategy’ crypto ETFs
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Bitwise Files with the US SEC to Launch 11 Crypto ETFs
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single‑token “strategy” crypto ETFs offering targeted exposure to altcoins such as AAVE, UNI, ZEC, TAO, SUI, and NEAR.
Four Bitcoin charts to watch heading into 2026
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Bitcoin Price Stuck Near $90K: Make-or-Break BTC Charts to Watch in 2026
Gold fractals, Bitcoin cost basis heatmap, and long-term moving averages offer clues on where BTC’s next major move could emerge in 2026.
The Bybit hack made Kim Jong Un crypto's most influential in 2025
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The Bybit Hack Made Kim Jong Un Crypto’s Most Influential in 2025
The 2025 Bybit hack exposed custody flaws, accelerated FATF scrutiny and reshaped how exchanges handle security, cross-chain laundering and crisis response.
Price predictions 12/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
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Price Predictions: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
Bitcoin and several major altcoins could start a short-term recovery, signaling that the bears are losing their grip.
Lighter’s $675M LIT Airdrop Becomes 10th Largest in Crypto History
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2026 will be red for Bitcoin, but payment tech will improve: BTC OGs
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Bitcoin Will Extend Decline in 2026, While Payment Infra Improves: Analysts
The price of Bitcoin will continue to decline in 2026, but the infrastructure enabling BTC payments will continue to develop in the new year.
Crypto billionaires are among biggest losers of 2025: Report
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Crypto Billionaires among Biggest Losers of 2025: Bloomberg
Many high profile cryptocurrency industry figures saw their net worths decline in 2025, reportedly following an October market ”flash crash.”
If history repeats itself, will the US Congress become more pro-crypto in 2026?
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If History Repeats Itself, Will the US Congress Become More Pro-Crypto?
Following the 2024 US elections, Congress had many lawmakers favoring digital assets and passed a few pro-crypto laws, often supported by the White House. Could that change in 2026?
How an AI-fueled romance scam drained a Bitcoin retirement fund
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How an AI-Fueled Romance Scam Drained a Bitcoin Retirement Fund
Learn how AI deepfakes enabled a sophisticated romance scam that drained a Bitcoin investor’s $86,800 retirement fund and how to protect yourself.
Why JPMorgan’s onchain fund is a big signal for Ethereum
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Why JPMorgan Put a Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. Here is why the chain choice matters and what it signals for the future of onchain cash.