Blockchain and Crypto News

Don’t miss real-time updates

Decentral Block Post

Access real-time blockchain and cryptocurrency news updates from around the globe.

Ubisoft halts Rainbow Six Siege after hackers give each player $13.3M credits

A server-wide hack flooded Rainbow Six Siege with billions in credits, forcing an emergency shutdown and a major rollback operation.

Flow validators urged to halt work after blockchain rollback proposal

The Flow Foundation has been slammed for planning to roll back the layer 1 Flow chain to patch up a $3.9 million exploit, with one partner advising validators to stop processing transactions until further notice.

Most crypto treasuries ‘will disappear’ amid bleak 2026 outlook: Execs

Many crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may go under in 2026 as the model comes under pressure, industry executives tell Cointelegraph.

Bitcoin needs a 6.24% rally to close 2025 in the green: Analyst

Many analysts previously forecast that Bitcoin would hit a price target between $180,000-$250,000 in 2025, but the price has fallen flat.

BTC mining difficulty records last adjustment in 2025, forecast to rise in Jan

The rising Bitcoin network mining difficulty ensures the network remains sufficiently decentralized but also makes life harder for miners.

Bitcoin outperformed gold and silver over the last 10 years: Analyst

Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals over the last decade, but critics say the comparison doesn't hold up under shorter time horizons.

Trump, tariffs and utility tokens: Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto finally has to grow up

Trump‑era tariffs, bruising rate realities and a burned‑out memecoin cycle are forcing crypto to shed its Peter Pan phase and build tokens with real utility, says Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu.

Mirae Asset in talks to buy Korean crypto exchange Korbit in $100M deal: Report

Mirae Asset Group is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea’s crypto exchange Korbit in a deal valued at up to $100M, according to local media.

Bitcoin risks first post-halving year red candle with price stuck at $88K

Bitcoin analysis said that while a retest of $93,500 could still occur by the yearly close, a red 2025 candle would threaten the four-year cycle theory.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $782M during Christmas week amid ‘holiday positioning’

Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand.

Uniswap executes 100M UNI burn after governance approval

Uniswap has removed 100 million UNI from circulation after its fee-burning proposal passed with near-unanimous support.

Bitcoin doesn’t need gold and silver 'to slow down,' say analysts

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has strengthened because Bitcoin spent the past year in a “stagnant stage,” while gold enjoyed a “tremendous year,” according to Lyn Alden.

Bitcoin returns will be strong but 'not spectacular' over next decade: Exec

The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Fed's 'skinny' accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Senator Lummis

Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial banks.

Google search volume for 'crypto' craters as 2025 comes to a close

The low levels of internet search volume signal that retail investors are not interested in the crypto market, a stark contrast from January.

Emerging market economies to drive RWA tokenization in 2026: Crypto exec

Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.

Coinbase CEO says reopening GENIUS Act is ‘red line,’ slams bank lobbying

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.

No $90K Bitcoin till next year: BTC futures open interest hits 8-month low

Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.

Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS 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 freezes accounts of two stablecoin startups over sanctions concerns: Report

JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions.

XRP may trade sideways in 2026 until bullish catalysts emerge: Analysts

The second half of 2026 will provide “more constructive conditions” for XRP to potentially surge, according to Nansen crypto analyst Jake Kennis.

Bitcoin saw bear market in 2025, 'decade long' bull run ahead: 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 TVL could skyrocket '10X' in 2026: 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.

Bitmain slashes ASIC prices amid mining industry turmoil: 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.

Etheruem’s tokenization role takes focus as Tom Lee outlines bullish outlook

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.

Aave founder denies buying tokens to influence failed 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.

Bitcoin price, onchain flows and global macro: Here’s what changed 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?

Bitcoin crawls to $88K as Aave faces governance drama: Finance Redefined

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a modest recovery this week, but spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a five-day losing streak amid thin year-end liquidity.

USX briefly depegs on Solana DEXs before liquidity support restores price

The USX stablecoin briefly slipped below its dollar peg on Solana DEXs before recovering after its issuer injected liquidity into secondary markets.

Crypto ETFs set to explode higher in 2026, analysts say

Regulatory clarity in the United States and the likelihood of falling interest rates will push the crypto ETF market higher in 2026.

Image