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Bitcoin’s underperformance in 2025 stems from capital rotation into safer assets like gold and equities, with BTC dropping 20% since November while the S&P 500 and gold gained 9% and similar margins. This lag persists despite crypto’s internal activity, signaling potential 2026 rebound. Capital shifts to metals and stocks amid risk aversion. Bitcoin declines 20% […]

XRP and SOL exhibited volatility of 80% and 87% over the past 12 months in 2025, roughly twice Bitcoin’s 43%. This divergence underscores Bitcoin’s stability amid altcoin immaturity, driven by shallower liquidity despite significant ETF inflows totaling billions for major tokens. XRP volatility reached 80%, SOL at 87%, compared to Bitcoin’s lower 43%. Ether recorded […]

Wall Street firms like Citadel Securities are challenging the crypto industry’s regulatory gains in 2026 by urging the SEC to deny exemptions and warning of lawsuits. Traditional finance views crypto’s political rise as a threat to investor protections, setting the stage for intensified clashes. Citadel Securities sent a critical letter to the SEC opposing broad […]

Meta Platforms is acquiring Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup originally from China, for $2.5 billion, including a $500 million employee retention pool. This deal enhances Meta’s AI capabilities with advanced research tools and agents, amid intensifying global competition. Manus rejected Chinese government investment offers to prioritize Western market access and avoid scrutiny. The company relocated […]

Grayscale Bittensor ETF filing on December 30, 2025, seeks SEC approval to convert its Bittensor Trust into a spot ETF tracking TAO token. This move follows Bittensor’s halving, reducing emissions to 3,600 TAO daily, positioning decentralized AI for institutional investment via NYSE Arca. Grayscale Bittensor ETF targets TAO for spot exposure post-halving. Bittensor halving cuts […]

Ethereum set a new Layer 1 transaction record with 2.2 million transactions processed on December 30, 2025, at lower gas fees than historical peaks. This milestone, surpassing the 2021 high, stems from upgrades like Fusaka and Pectra, boosting throughput without congestion. Ethereum mainnet hit 2.2 million daily transactions on December 30, 2025, per Etherscan data. […]

Binance has exposed a new type of scam where a user fabricated chat records and transfer documents to falsely claim fraud by a company executive, aiming to extract compensation from the exchange. Investigators identified inconsistencies like self-initiated transfers and privacy mode excuses, preventing the deception. Scammer created fake evidence: Fabricated screenshots of chats and transfers […]

Arthur Hayes ETH selloff: The crypto veteran sold 1,871 Ether tokens worth $5.53 million over two weeks, reallocating funds to DeFi projects including PENDLE, LDO, ENA, and ETHFI, shifting over 60% of his portfolio to DeFi and stablecoins. Arthur Hayes sold 1,871 ETH valued at $5.53 million and bought nearly 1 million PENDLE tokens worth […]

Ethereum is targeting $8,500 amid a strong recovery from December 2022 lows near $880, with key resistance levels at $4,811 and $5,000 drawing trader focus. Bullish momentum aligns with Bitcoin’s rally, supported by sustained weekly lows that pressure short positions and build gradual upward structure. Ethereum has recovered significantly, eyeing $8,500 after holding weekly lows […]