Coinbase CEO Declares Reopening of GENIUS Act a Key Priority and Criticizes Bank Lobbying Efforts
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and limit competition.
Bitmine Launches ETH Staking Initiative with $219 Million Deposited into Ethereum Proof of Stake Contract
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
JPMorgan Suspends Accounts of Two Stablecoin Startups Due to Sanctions Issues, According to Report
JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions.
Analysts Predict XRP Could Experience Sideways Trading in 2026 Until Positive Market Catalysts Arise
The second half of 2026 will provide “more constructive conditions” for XRP to potentially surge, according to Nansen crypto analyst Jake Kennis.
Bitcoin Faces Bear Market in 2025, Promising a Decade-Long Bull Run Ahead According to Mow
Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October, yet Jan3 founder Samson Mow has described the year as a “bear market” and anticipates a major bull run ahead.
Ethereum's Total Value Locked Expected to Surge Tenfold by 2026, According to Sharplink CEO
A surge in stablecoins, tokenized RWAs and growing sovereign wealth fund interest could drive a major increase in Ethereum’s TVL in 2026, Sharplink’s co-CEO said.
Ethereum's Role in Tokenization Shines as Tom Lee Shares Optimistic Market Forecast
Fundstrat’s head of research said institutional tokenization supports a $7,000–$9,000 Ether price in early 2026 and a longer-term case for $20,000.
Bitmain Significantly Reduces ASIC Prices as Mining Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges, According to Report
Discounts and bundle deals were offered to mining operators, as 2025 ends on a bad note for the crypto market and the mining industry.
Key Changes in Bitcoin Price, Onchain Flows, and Global Macro Trends in 2025
Bitcoin’s technical and onchain market structure was robust throughout 2025, but ever-shifting macroeconomic conditions eventually put a cap on BTC price. Will the trend shift in 2026?
Aave Founder Refutes Claims of Token Acquisitions to Manipulate Unsuccessful DAO Vote
Stani Kulechov's comments followed an uproar in the Aave community about the relationship between the Aave decentralized autonomous organization and Aave Labs.
The Journey from Aztec to Zcash: How 2023 Became the Year of Pragmatic Privacy in Cryptocurrency
This year also saw the launch of networks like Aztec's Ignition chain, apps like Privacy Pools, and corporate experiments like Circle's USDCx.
Bitcoin Rises to $88K Amid Aave Governance Controversy: A Dive into Financial Developments
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a modest recovery this week, but spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a five-day losing streak amid thin year-end liquidity.