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Demand for alternative stores of value and clearer regulations are driving what could become crypto’s next bull market, according to Grayscale. Speaking on CNBC’s “Crypto World,” Grayscale’s head of research Zach Pandl said Monday that the strongest driver remains macroeconomic pressure. Increasing government debt, persistent fiscal deficits and concerns over fiat currency debasement are pushing investors to look beyond traditional assets. “There’s a lot of things happening in crypto … but the biggest asset in the market, Bitcoin, is driven because of demand for alternative stores of value because of debt and deficits and the risk of fiat currency debasement,”…

BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund BUIDL has distributed about $100 million in dividends since launching in March 2024, according to tokenization firm Securitize, which serves as the product’s transfer agent and administrator.The fund, which invests in short-dated U.S. Treasuries, repurchase agreements and cash equivalents, has grown past $2 billion in value, making it one of the largest tokenized cash products in the market. Unlike stablecoins, BUIDL is structured as a regulated money market-style vehicle whose shares are represented by tokens that settle on public blockchains. BUIDL originally launched on Ethereum, but has expanded across multiple networks as demand for onchain…

Elite athletes Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece recently shared their insights on maintaining peak performance under extreme pressure, as discussed in a podcast hosted by a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson. The conversation delved into the dynamics of resilience, adaptability, and strategies to prevent burnout. Resilience in Extreme Environments Laird Hamilton, a pioneer in big-wave surfing, and Gabby Reece, a former professional volleyball player, emphasized the importance of resilience developed through navigating extreme environments. Hamilton recounted a near-fatal wipeout experience, discussing his decision to return to the waves and the lessons learned from overcoming fear and injury. Adaptability Over Strength…

Bitmine releases Special Chairman’s Message related to upcoming Annual Stockholder Meeting Bitmine staked ETH stands at 408,627 and MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026 Bitmine now owns 3.41% of the ETH token supply, two-thirds of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + “Moonshots” total $13.2 billion, including 4.11 million ETH tokens, total cash of $1.0 billion, and other crypto holdings Bitmine will hold its Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026 Bitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per…

Leading crypto broker platforms transform digital asset trading through professional infrastructure combining regulatory compliance with institutional execution quality. Moneta Markets establishes itself as premier MT broker for cryptocurrency CFDs in 2025, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP trading with up to 500x leverage across MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProTrader, and mobile-first execution platforms. The broker’s competitive positioning centers on significantly lower total trading costs versus exchanges—factoring spreads, commissions, and overnight financing—while delivering ECN-style execution speeds and transparent fee structures. This comprehensive review examines Moneta Markets alongside leading competitors to identify the best crypto trading platform for active participants seeking regulated access…

Ethereum developers earlier this month agreed on the name and rough timing of the network’s second major upgrade scheduled for 2026, settling on “Hegota” as the next milestone in the blockchain’s development roadmap.Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026. That sequencing places Hegota tentatively in the second half of the year, continuing a faster cadence of protocol upgrades than Ethereum has historically maintained.The decision reflects a relatively new approach to Ethereum development, with core contributors aiming to ship network changes more frequently rather than bundling large…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has claimed Bitcoin provides healthy competition for the US dollar, which in turn pressures policymakers to maintain fiscal discipline and helps preserve the US dollar’s dominance.“[Bitcoin] provides a check and balance on the dollar in the sense of if there’s too much deficit spending or inflation in the US, people will flee to Bitcoin in times of uncertainty,” Armstrong argued in an interview on Tetragrammation with Rick Rubin on Thursday.“It might be okay to have 2-3% inflation if the economy is growing at 2-3% but if inflation outstrips the growth of the economy, you’ll eventually lose…

The HTX Growth Academy has provided a comprehensive analysis of the critical changes that occurred in the crypto market throughout 2025 and what these might mean for 2026. According to HTX, the most significant shift was not in crypto prices, but rather in the market’s underlying structure. Institutional Capital Reshapes Market Dynamics During 2025, the crypto market witnessed a pivotal transition as institutional investors became the marginal buyers, marking a departure from the retail-driven volatility that previously characterized the market. The introduction of compliant channels such as spot ETFs facilitated this shift, offering institutions a standardized and transparent investment route.…

Dogecoin edged down to $0.123 while Shiba Inu slipped to $0.000007165, with both tokens failing to sustain rebounds during U.S. hours as bitcoin’s attempted bounce faded and ether stayed heavy — a setup that kept meme coins pinned to technical levels rather than narrative catalysts.News backgroundMeme coins continued to trade like high-beta proxies for broader risk appetite as large-cap crypto remained choppy into year-end. Bitcoin’s rebound attempts haven’t shown consistent follow-through during U.S. hours, and that lack of momentum has kept speculative corners of the market under pressure.Ether’s muted tape has also mattered. With ETH struggling to regain traction, flows…

Quick Take • BCH trading at $597.70 (up 0.3% in 24h) • Record $27 billion Bitcoin options expiry today creating market volatility expectations • Bitcoin Cash holding above key $590 support despite Trust Wallet security concerns • BCH outperforming broader crypto with 5.97% weekly gains amid institutional optimism Market Events Driving Bitcoin Cash Price Movement Today marks the largest quarterly Bitcoin options expiry to date, with approximately $27 billion in contracts set to expire. This massive position unwinding is creating uncertainty across crypto markets, though BCH price has remained relatively stable compared to other major altcoins. Analysts are monitoring for…