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Bitcoin

Cumulative Spot Crypto ETF Trading Volume Exceeds $2 Trillion, Doubling in Just Six Months

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs started 2026 with a combined $645.6 million in net inflows on January 2, marking a strong start to the year.

2026-01-03T20:08:48ZJose Moringa
News

Ilya Lichtenstein, Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hacker, Released Early from Jail with Trump's Involvement

The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence.

2026-01-03T19:08:22ZMike Rose
Technology

BitMine Invests Additional $259 Million in ETH, Driving Validator Entry Queue Towards 1 Million Ether

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.

2026-01-03T19:07:57ZMike Rose
Markets

Crypto Phishing Losses Plummet 83% in 2025 Despite Ongoing Activity in Drainer Ecosystem

Wallet drainer phishing losses dropped sharply in 2025, but security researchers warn activity still rises with market rallies and new attack vectors continue to emerge.

2026-01-03T17:55:09ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Surges to $90K: Are We Leaving the Bear Market Behind?

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.

2026-01-03T17:54:44ZMike Rose
Technology

Hut 8 Closes 2025 on a High Note Amid Challenges Faced by Bitcoin Miners

The company continued to diversify into the AI and high-performance computing sectors in 2025, with major deals and credit expansions.

2026-01-03T17:54:16ZMike Rose
Markets

Surge in Crypto Mergers, Acquisitions, and IPOs in 2025 Set to Continue Strong Momentum into 2026, Say Insiders

Industry insiders expect deal momentum to continue into 2026, driven by consolidation, targeted acquisitions, and a still-open IPO window.

2026-01-03T17:53:50ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Caroline Crenshaw, the Last Democratic Commissioner at the SEC, Resigns, Creating an All-Republican Leadership Team

Crenshaw cast a dissenting voice against spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in January 2024, and consistently expressed her crypto-skeptical views.

2026-01-03T17:53:23ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Bulls Surge Towards $90K Amid Focus on CME Gap for Price Correction

Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year's first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.

2026-01-02T23:13:09ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Aave Founder Envisions a Bold Future for DeFi Lending Giant Following Controversial Vote

Following a rejected governance vote, Stani Kulechov laid out a plan to expand beyond DeFi lending and reshape how tokenholders capture value.

2026-01-02T23:12:43ZMike Rose
Markets

Russia Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Crypto Mining While India Advocates for Central Bank Digital Currencies in Global Update

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.

2026-01-02T22:12:19ZJose Moringa
Markets

BitMine Chairman Advocates for Dramatic Increase of Authorized Shares to 50 Billion

Being able to strategically raise capital by having shares ready to issue was one of the secondary reasons Lee gave for the proposal.

2026-01-02T22:11:49ZJose Moringa