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2026 Fed cuts will be ‘key catalyst’ for retail’s return to crypto

Investors will be more excited about crypto if the Fed continues cutting rates in 2026, says a crypto analyst.

US prosecutors oppose Defi Education Fund brief ahead of potential MEV case retrial

The possible retrial of two brothers alleged to have exploited the Ethereum blockchain could come soon, but the US government argued one amicus brief isn't relevant to consider.

Prenetics scraps Bitcoin strategy to focus on Beckham-backed nutrition brand

The company will keep its Bitcoin holdings but stopped accumulating BTC as it shifts capital toward scaling its consumer health brand.

South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin concerns: Report

The introduction of a stablecoin bill pioneered by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will reportedly be delayed into 2026 after concerns about issuers.

How privacy prevailed in an otherwise dismal Q4 for crypto

Relative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stress.

Cypherpunk lifts crypto treasury with $29M Zcash purchase

The digital asset treasury company backed by Winklevoss Capital seeks to capture 5% of the total supply of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Grayscale moves toward exchange listing for TAO trust in US

The proposed TAO investment vehicle, one of the first exchange-traded products that could be available to US markets, is expected to be listed on NYSE Arca following approval.

Ethereum quietly sets a record: 8.7M contracts deployed in one quarter

Onchain development activity on Ethereum has rebounded sharply, driven by tokenized assets, stablecoins and infrastructure, according to Token Terminal.

XRP supply on exchanges hits 8-year lows: Will it spark a 2026 price rally?

XRP exchange supply hits 8-year lows, tightening the available supply for sale and setting the stage for a potential 2026 supply-shock rally.

How Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during market downturns

Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during downturns by tapping equity markets and reserves, turning dilution and financing costs into a repeatable accumulation engine.

Russia targets unregistered crypto miners with new criminal penalties

Russia’s justice ministry proposed fines and prison for illegal crypto mining, as officials say most miners still haven’t joined the tax register.

Strategy in 2026: Can its Bitcoin-first model hold up?

As Strategy doubles down on its Bitcoin-first treasury approach, analysts warn that debt, dilution and market volatility could test the model’s resilience heading into 2026.

CARF tax rules go live on Jan. 1: What crypto users and exchanges need to know

CARF data collection starts Jan. 1, 2026, in 48 jurisdictions, including the UK and EU, pushing crypto platforms to gather tax residency details and report transactions.

How the UK plans to regulate crypto like traditional finance

The UK plans to bring crypto in line with traditional finance by 2027, with FCA proposals shaping trading platforms, DeFi and oversight of political donations.

Crypto executives share 6 stablecoin predictions for 2026

Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning.

Bitcoin 2026 bull case: Traders see 'strong signals' for 6-figure BTC price

Traders spotted strong bullish signals for Bitcoin, including a potential bear trap reversal and a technical breakout projecting a rally to $107,000 next month.

Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users

Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts.

Lighter’s LIT tokenomics split DeFi as Polymarket bets top $74M

Lighter’s LIT token launch sparked debate over insider ownership, while prediction markets and whale trades revealed divided expectations regarding valuation.

Bitcoin’s $90K rejection: Is BTC's digital gold narrative losing to bonds?

Bitcoin's recovery relied on a shift toward the "digital gold" narrative, but global growth risks and strong equity markets have delayed that breakout.

$11B Bitcoin whale sells $330M ETH, opens massive $748M longs in top cryptos

An $11 billion Bitcoin whale is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on price increases of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana, while "smart money" traders remain net short on leading tokens.

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