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Markets

The Rise of Privacy Technologies Amid a Challenging Fourth Quarter for Cryptocurrency

Relative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stress.

2025-12-30T19:31:09ZJose Moringa
Technology

Ethereum Achieves Historic Milestone with 8.7 Million Contracts Deployed in Just One Quarter

Onchain development activity on Ethereum has rebounded sharply, driven by tokenized assets, stablecoins and infrastructure, according to Token Terminal.

2025-12-30T18:30:38ZMike Rose
Markets

Grayscale Takes Steps to List TAO Trust on US Exchanges

The proposed TAO investment vehicle, one of the first exchange-traded products that could be available to US markets, is expected to be listed on NYSE Arca following approval.

2025-12-30T18:30:22ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

Cypherpunk Boosts Crypto Treasury by Acquiring $29 Million in Zcash

The digital asset treasury company backed by Winklevoss Capital seeks to capture 5% of the total supply of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

2025-12-30T18:29:59ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Grayscale Launches Spot Bittensor ETF in Response to Network's First Halving Event

Grayscale seeks to convert its Bittensor Trust into an ETF, just weeks after the network’s native token underwent its first halving event.

2025-12-30T18:29:34ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Cypherpunk, Backed by Winklevoss Twins, Invests $29 Million in ZEC to Increase Holdings to Nearly 2% of Total Supply

Cypherpunk’s ZEC position now accounts for more than a third of its stated 5% accumulation target, following a series of recent purchases.

2025-12-30T18:29:04ZMike Rose
News

Hacker Launches Scheme to Launder $4 Million in Ethereum Using Tornado Cash

A hacker appears to have gained unauthorized control over Unleash Protocol's multisig, enabling them to drain nearly $4 million in assets.

2025-12-30T18:28:37ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Metaplanet Boosts Holdings with $450 Million in Late-December Acquisitions, Exceeding 35,000 BTC by Year's End 2025

Metaplanet added 4,279 BTC to take its treasury to 35,102 BTC, as its Bitcoin Income Generation business beat forecasts.

2025-12-30T09:43:48ZMike Rose
Markets

XRP ETFs Continue Impressive 29-Day Inflow Streak Amid December Volatility

US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.

2025-12-30T09:43:27ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Metaplanet Expands Its Portfolio by Acquiring $451 Million in Bitcoin in Fourth Quarter, According to CEO Gerovich

The company's total BTC holdings now stand at 35,102 BTC, which is valued at $3.06 billion at current market prices.

2025-12-30T09:43:09ZJose Moringa
Markets

Increasing Demand for Store of Value and Clear Regulations Set Stage for a Bull Market in 2026, According to Grayscale

Grayscale said macro pressure and clearer US regulations are setting the stage for crypto’s next bull market in 2026.

2025-12-30T08:22:18ZJose Moringa
Markets

South Korea's Stablecoin Legislation Faces Delays Due to Disputes Over Issuer Qualifications, According to Report

South Korean regulators remain deadlocked over who can issue stablecoins, delaying progress on a new comprehensive digital asset framework.

2025-12-30T07:21:54ZJose Moringa