DeFi pioneer loses $50K Ethereum bet, crypto phishing falls: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3
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Crypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest
Crypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest
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January 2026 Monthly
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The coming year begins under the long shadow of geopolitical tensions and the unfolding of a new transformative technology, artificial intelligence—a technology that in 2025 proved both a backbone and a fault line for the U.S. economy. The resurrection of the US Monroe Doctrine, Russia's [...]
The coming year begins under the long shadow of geopolitical tensions and the unfolding of a new transformative technology, artificial intelligence—a technology that in 2025 proved both a backbone and a fault line for the U.S. economy. The resurrection of the US Monroe Doctrine, Russia's [...]
Keywords: Macro
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-03 12:00:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-03 12:00:00
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Bitcoin price $90K breakout hangs in balance as US storms Venezuela
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Bitcoin halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 as BTC price action dealt with "geopolitical tension" while TradFi markets were closed.
Bitcoin halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 as BTC price action dealt with "geopolitical tension" while TradFi markets were closed.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-03 10:17:03
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BitMine stakes $259M more ETH, pushing validator entry queue near 1M Ether
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Ethereum’s validator entry queue has climbed toward 1 million ETH, with an estimated wait time of nearly 17 days for new validators to become active.
Ethereum’s validator entry queue has climbed toward 1 million ETH, with an estimated wait time of nearly 17 days for new validators to become active.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-03 08:19:06
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Bitfarms exits Latam with $30M facility sale
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The company’s energy operations will become “100% North American” following the sale of the Paraguayan site.
The company’s energy operations will become “100% North American” following the sale of the Paraguayan site.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-02 16:51:05
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Illivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 Gamer
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Axie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer.
Axie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer.
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Russia cracks down on illegal crypto miners, India lobbies for CBDCs: Global Express
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India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets.
India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-02 13:00:00
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Bitcoin bulls charge at $90K as traders eye CME gap for BTC price dip
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Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year's first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.
Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year's first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-02 12:30:16
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Metric suggests Bitcoin has been in a bear market for 2 months
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Based on Bitcoin's realized price and past performance, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno predicts that Bitcoin will bottom around $56,000 to $60,000 in 2026.
Based on Bitcoin's realized price and past performance, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno predicts that Bitcoin will bottom around $56,000 to $60,000 in 2026.
Authors: Stephen Katte ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-02 03:38:47
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Bitcoin RSI demands breakout as exec says 'RIP' to 4-year BTC price cycle
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Bitcoin entered a "new era" as the 2025 yearly candle closed red, said analysis, with BTC price volatility signals firing into the new year.
Bitcoin entered a "new era" as the 2025 yearly candle closed red, said analysis, with BTC price volatility signals firing into the new year.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-01 18:27:46
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How crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026
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Crypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved.
Crypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved.
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Can Solana shed its memecoin image in 2026?
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Solana’s bid to move beyond memecoins will depend on whether its upgrades can deliver predictable execution for serious onchain finance.
Solana’s bid to move beyond memecoins will depend on whether its upgrades can deliver predictable execution for serious onchain finance.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-01 13:00:00
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Trader bags $1M from ‘abnormal’ BROCCOLI714 memecoin activity on Binance
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A trader claimed to have made $1 million by timing a long-short trade after spotting abnormal activity by a market maker account on Binance, while the exchange denied any security breach.
A trader claimed to have made $1 million by timing a long-short trade after spotting abnormal activity by a market maker account on Binance, while the exchange denied any security breach.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-01 08:37:00
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Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state,’ lawmaker says
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US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy.
US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy.
Authors: Brayden Lindrea ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-01 00:36:21
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Price predictions 12/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
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Several analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin, expecting it to surge to a new all-time high as early as in the first quarter of 2026.
Several analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin, expecting it to surge to a new all-time high as early as in the first quarter of 2026.
Authors: Rakesh Upadhyay ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 15:15:51
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9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI Eye
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Fake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025.
Fake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025.
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Strategy accumulates over 22,000 Bitcoin, RWAs top $19 billion: December in Charts
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The Bitcoin price slump at the end of the year hasn’t discouraged Michael Saylor’s Strategy from buying over 22,000 BTC in December alone.
The Bitcoin price slump at the end of the year hasn’t discouraged Michael Saylor’s Strategy from buying over 22,000 BTC in December alone.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 14:00:00
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Perp DEXs almost triple volume in 2025 as onchain derivatives mature
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Trading activity concentrated in the second half of the year as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced increasing pressure from Aster and Lighter.
Trading activity concentrated in the second half of the year as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced increasing pressure from Aster and Lighter.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 11:12:23
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Bitwise files with US SEC for 11 single‑token ‘strategy’ crypto ETFs
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Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 08:48:43
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2025 in Review: A Year of Real Payments Usage on Polygon
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2025 brought Polygon a sharpened focus on solving a big, universal problem: how money actually moves.
2025 brought Polygon a sharpened focus on solving a big, universal problem: how money actually moves.
Source: Polygon Blog | Announcements, updates, and news ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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Crypto executives share 6 stablecoin predictions for 2026
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Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.
Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.
Authors: Cath Jenkin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 13:00:00
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Bitcoin’s $90K rejection: Is BTC's digital gold narrative losing to bonds?
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Bitcoin's recovery relied on a shift toward the "digital gold" narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.
Bitcoin's recovery relied on a shift toward the "digital gold" narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.
Authors: Marcel Pechman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 10:40:43
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Spot XRP ETFs maintain 29-day inflow streak despite turbulent December
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US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.
US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 09:40:36
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Is Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle broken — and if so, where to next?
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Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.
Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.
Authors: Martin Young ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-30 03:54:19
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