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The 2025 cycle marked a notable shift in the crypto market, with Bitcoin declining by 6% despite historical post-halving gains. Altcoins also suffered, with TOTAL3 continuing a four-year decline, as Bitcoin’s dominance increased, raising questions about the potential for future altcoin seasons.

Toncoin (TON) has gained 2% in the past 24 hours, bringing the total weekly increase to 12.5%. This bullish momentum is believed to be driven by Telegram's decision to officially launch the (self-custodial wallet) in the US market – a significant step towards opening

Large cash transfer transactions from the meme coin platform Pump.fun on Solana are sparking heated debates in the crypto community. While it reported significant profits and high revenues, critics argue these withdrawals reveal a gap between operators and small investors, raising sustainability concerns.

TRM Labs reports that recent crypto thefts are linked to the LastPass data breach in 2022, where hackers accessed encrypted vaults to obtain private keys and seed phrases over time. Despite LastPass claiming encryption, users with weak passwords remain at risk. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that over $23 million in stolen crypto was obtained through this method, with hackers using tools to obscure transactions but still leaving traceable evidence on the blockchain.

WikiEXPO HK 2026, held on July 23-24, 2026, at Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong, will showcase fintech innovations, attracting over 12,000 professionals and 200+ speakers globally, focusing on trends like AI, cryptocurrencies, and sustainable finance.

Recent data from CryptoQuant indicates that speculation around Bitcoin "whales" accumulating significantly is overstated. Most data reflects exchange activities rather than actual investing behavior. While whale balances decline, long-term holders are becoming net accumulators, suggesting reduced selling pressure on Bitcoin.

The US-based spot Bitcoin ETF funds recorded a total net outflow of approximately $1.29 billion USD over 12 trading sessions, from December 15 to December 31.
This quiet holiday period has become one of the clearest tests of the "stickiness" of the spot Bitcoin ETF group, amid the discussions

Iran has officially allowed foreign customers to pay for weapons using cryptocurrency, in addition to barter and the Iranian rial. This move aims to circumvent US and EU sanctions that limit Iran's access to the international banking system.

The USD1 era has officially begun, marked by significant growth in market capitalization and trading volume. WLFI is launching a strategic reserve fund to support developers and innovative tokens, aiming to enhance the USD1 ecosystem and promote sustainable growth. The initiative also highlights outstanding individuals and projects.

Bitcoin has become a focal point in global financial discussions following Iran's rial plummeting to a record low in January 2025, leading to widespread protests and economic disruption. Inflation exceeds 50%, prompting calls for stability and pushing crypto advocates to suggest Bitcoin as a viable store of value amidst the crisis.

Tether has invested in SQRIL, a real-time cross-border payment platform utilizing QR codes, focusing on emerging markets. The investment aims to enhance payment solutions, integrating stablecoin technology to improve transaction speed, reduce costs, and increase financial accessibility.

When it launches in 2026, Bittensor (TAO) is showing promising signs of entering a strong growth cycle. The breakout trend, improving market sentiment, and the overall recovery of the cryptocurrency market are creating a solid foundation for this scenario.

Bitmine, co-founded by Tom Lee, staked an additional 82,560 ETH on January 2, 2026, increasing its total to 544,064 ETH. This significant staking activity reduces market supply, historically correlating with ETH price increases.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading around $90,022, as the bulls are trying to regain control by pushing the price above the important psychological level of $90,000. However, Bitcoin's long-term outlook still makes investors cautious. On the Polymarket market, the probability of Bitcoin reaching the $150,000 mark is

Today, the price of Polkadot (DOT) has recorded an impressive increase of about 12% in just one day, surprising many traders. The main driver comes from a major upgrade on Kusama – a network closely linked to Polkadot. This event has helped improve short-term sentiment across the entire Polkadot ecosystem.

The cryptocurrency derivatives market experienced significant liquidations recently, totaling $397 million, primarily in short positions. With most liquidations occurring in a 12-hour timeframe, this indicates strong upward market momentum, reflecting forced buying pressure that may alter short-term trends.

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is exploring cryptocurrency-backed mortgages as the country integrates digital assets ahead of a legal framework by 2026. The bank aims to become a liquidity provider and has issued numerous tokenized products while developing blockchain infrastructure.