Final nail in the 4-year cycle? BTC ends year after halving in the red
Following the 2012 halving, Bitcoin surged to end the following year at a new high; and a similar pattern played out in 2016 and again in 2020. Go to Source
Month: January 2026
Investors funnel $32B into US crypto ETFs despite year-end pullback
BlackRock has further separated itself from competitors in the crypto ETF market in 2025, with its Bitcoin and Ether funds, IBIT and ETHA, accounting for the majority of net inflows. Go to Source
4 crypto comebacks from 2025 that could help shape the year ahead
From Ross Ulbricht’s pardon to Ripple’s SEC victory, here’s a list of crypto’s most celebrated turnarounds this year and what they mean for the year ahead. Go to Source
Crypto forces to compound in 2026, accelerating adoption: Coinbase
Coinbase’s head of research said the forces that drove crypto in 2025, such as regulation, ETFs, stablecoins and tokenization, will only get stronger in the coming year. Go to Source
Private messaging faces threats from AI, limited user awareness: Session execs
Session’s Chris McCabe and Alex Linton tell Cointelegraph that AI-integrated devices could bypass messaging encryption, creating privacy and security issues. Go to Source
Strategy Ends 2025 With 672,497 BTC as Saylor’s Hyper-Bullish Bitcoin Accumulation Stance Holds Firm
Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities. Strategy’s 2025 Path Sharpens as Bitcoin Weight Meets Index Pressure Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) stands as the … Read more
CFTC director who made Bitcoin futures possible returns as chief of staff
Amir Zaidi’s return signals a strengthening of crypto oversight as the agency prepares for new digital asset laws. Go to Source
India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it. Go to Source
Ethereum Sets New Transaction Record As Fees Stay Historically Low
Ethereum closes December 2025 with a clear signal of renewed network strength. This week, the blockchain processes a record 2.2 million transactions in a single day, marking the highest daily activity in its history. What stands out is not just the volume, but the cost. Average transaction fees hover around $0.17, a stark contrast to … Read more
Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state’: US Rep
US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy. Go to Source