Chinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia Express
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Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
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China to let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026
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China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, reshaping e-CNY as deposit-like money as the US bans CBDCs.
China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, reshaping e-CNY as deposit-like money as the US bans CBDCs.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 12:50:21
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Bitfinex whales go long BTC for 2026: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin failed to flip $90,000 to support at the start of the last week of 2025, but Bitfinex whale long positions built on their highest levels in nearly two years.
Bitcoin failed to flip $90,000 to support at the start of the last week of 2025, but Bitfinex whale long positions built on their highest levels in nearly two years.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 09:45:45
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Most crypto treasuries ‘will disappear’ amid bleak 2026 outlook: Execs
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Many crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may go under in 2026 as the model comes under pressure, industry executives tell Cointelegraph.
Many crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may go under in 2026 as the model comes under pressure, industry executives tell Cointelegraph.
Authors: Jesse Coghlan ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-29 00:16:31
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Where We Stand: A Year-End Letter to the Shib Army
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To the Shib Army, I'm going to be direct with you, because you deserve that. This year — especially the last few months — has been the hardest period in Shiba Inu's history. The hack happened. The leadership that was supposed to be here and help us through Kaal Dhairya 5 min read
To the Shib Army, I'm going to be direct with you, because you deserve that. This year — especially the last few months — has been the hardest period in Shiba Inu's history. The hack happened. The leadership that was supposed to be here and help us through Kaal Dhairya 5 min read
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Bitcoin risks first post-halving year red candle with price stuck at $88K
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Bitcoin analysis said that while a retest of $93,500 could still occur by the yearly close, a red 2025 candle would threaten the four-year cycle theory.
Bitcoin analysis said that while a retest of $93,500 could still occur by the yearly close, a red 2025 candle would threaten the four-year cycle theory.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-28 11:15:56
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $782M during Christmas week amid ‘holiday positioning’
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-28 08:54:37
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Bitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27
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A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
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Emerging market economies to drive RWA tokenization in 2026: Crypto exec
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Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.
Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.
Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 18:20:45
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No $90K Bitcoin till next year: BTC futures open interest hits 8-month low
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Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.
Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.
Authors: Marcel Pechman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 12:15:00
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Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS contract
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Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-27 10:24:47
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Price predictions 12/26: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
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Bitcoin and several major altcoins attempted to start a relief rally, but higher levels continue to attract strong selling by the bears.
Bitcoin and several major altcoins attempted to start a relief rally, but higher levels continue to attract strong selling by the bears.
Authors: Rakesh Upadhyay ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 16:04:41
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2026 is the year Ethereum starts scaling exponentially with ZK tech
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The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.
The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 13:00:00
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Trust Wallet will cover $7M lost in Christmas Day hack, CZ says
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The malicious Trust Wallet extension has also been exporting users’ personal information, pointing to potential insider activity, according to cybersecurity company SlowMist.
The malicious Trust Wallet extension has also been exporting users’ personal information, pointing to potential insider activity, according to cybersecurity company SlowMist.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 08:53:06
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Bitcoin market fundamentals ‘couldn't be better,’ says Strategy CEO
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Bitcoiners wanting to focus on short-term factors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical,” says Strategy CEO Phong Le.
Bitcoiners wanting to focus on short-term factors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical,” says Strategy CEO Phong Le.
Authors: Ciaran Lyons ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-26 00:35:07
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Bitcoin mining’s 2026 reckoning: AI pivots, margin pressure and a fight to survive
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Post-halving stress is reshaping Bitcoin mining. As margins compress, miners turn to AI, HPC and consolidation to survive heading into 2026.
Post-halving stress is reshaping Bitcoin mining. As margins compress, miners turn to AI, HPC and consolidation to survive heading into 2026.
Authors: Sam Bourgi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 18:00:00
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Fed Q1 2026 outlook: Potential impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets
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BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.
BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 14:10:00
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Ethereum in 2026: Glamsterdam and Hegota forks, L1 scaling and more
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The coming year will see perfect parallel processing, big increases in the gas limit and number of data blobs, and 10% of Ethereum’s network switching to ZK.
The coming year will see perfect parallel processing, big increases in the gas limit and number of data blobs, and 10% of Ethereum’s network switching to ZK.
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 13:00:00
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Crypto derivatives volume explode to $86T in 2025, averaging $265B per day
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Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported.
Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-25 11:57:47
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Offchain Labs boosts ARB stake as Arbitrum crosses $20B milestone
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Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
Authors: Sam Bourgi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 17:45:29
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Bitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025
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Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin aspirations were brought closer to earth in 2025
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Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.
Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 13:00:00
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Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price
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Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.
Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 11:47:23
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Trend Research quietly becomes one of Ethereum’s largest whales with 46K ETH buy
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Trend Research’s 46,379 ETH purchase vaults the private company into the top tier of ETH treasuries, behind only SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies.
Trend Research’s 46,379 ETH purchase vaults the private company into the top tier of ETH treasuries, behind only SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-24 09:34:49
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Ether ETFs snap outflow streak while XRP products post multi-week highs
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Altcoin ETF flows are diverging, with Ether stabilizing, XRP drawing steady demand and smaller funds seeing uneven traction.
Altcoin ETF flows are diverging, with Ether stabilizing, XRP drawing steady demand and smaller funds seeing uneven traction.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-12-23 09:16:27
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