In brief Internet traffic monitors say internet traffic in Iran fell to near zero Thursday evening and remains offline. The shutdown followed days of protests driven by economic grievances and calls for regime change. It's unclear whether satellites providing internet services like

In brief Wall Street and crypto groups met privately Thursday to resolve disputes over the Senate’s crypto market structure bill. Sources say the "productive" meeting offered signs of progress on the thorny issue of DeFi. But the bill is set to face a key Senate vote in less than a

Cryptocurrency trading activity in the Czech Republic recorded a strong expansion in 2025. Total transaction volume on domestic platforms rose by approximately 50% year over year, reaching 15.5 billion Czech koruna, or roughly $750 million. Analysts say the figures confirm that digital assets are

Trump family's WLFI applies to OCC for a national trust bank to establish an autonomous issuance custody mechanism for stablecoin USD1. (Background: Trump’s crypto project WLFI bought meme coin $1 as strategic reserve! Rumors say USD1 will dominate Solana) (Additional background: Trump’s $120 million gamble: WLFI allocates 5% of treasury tokens to expand USD1 stablecoin market share) As Trump approaches the one-year mark in office, his family-managed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced on the 7th that its wholly owned subsidiary WLTC Holdings has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking to obtain a U.S. national bank charter. The application seeks approval to establish World Liberty Trust

In brief The website for Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center (Mindex) has been updated to say that it would accept payment for military equipment in crypto. Iran has been a big adopter of crypto for the evasion of sanctions, but some experts suggest that the Mindex website may not

A price jump from $0.0003 to $0.015 doesn’t just catch attention – it forces a closer look. In January 2026, that exact gap is what’s driving growing interest around DOGEBALL, a gaming-focused meme coin presale launching at a time many expect Q1 2026 to favor high-beta altcoins. Analysts tracking

The UK has launched the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), requiring crypto platforms to collect user transaction and identity data and automatically report taxes, ending the era of anonymous investing. The relevant regulations will take effect in 2024 and will share data with other countries to enhance tax transparency and cross-border regulation.

On the 3rd, Trump announced the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife, describing it as an "absolute decisive action" involving 15,000 soldiers, an aircraft carrier, and dozens of F-35 fighters. Maduro was taken to a detention center in New York and faces drug-related terrorism charges. Institutional sources say that oil prices and energy stocks will experience a major shock, and the OPEC+ meeting may amplify the volatility. Venezuela possesses the world's largest oil reserves, and Trump announced the takeover of the country, with markets betting on opportunities for oil and gas reconstruction.

Indian police say two elderly citizens were scammed over 3.2 crore rupees (approximately 355,000 USD) through a fake cryptocurrency and securities investment platform. The scammers deliberately targeted seniors, who have limited knowledge of digital assets, by promising high returns and

The post Chainlink vs. Hyperliquid—Who Will be the DeFi Leader in 2026? Here’s What Charts Say! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The battle for leadership in the DeFi space is becoming increasingly clear as two major contenders trade very differently heading into 2026. Chainlink price a

In brief Many insiders now doubt a crypto market structure bill can clear the Senate before midterm-season gridlock. Some policy leaders say recent pro-crypto moves by the SEC and CFTC reduce the urgency for legislation. Others warn failing to pass the bill risks long-term instability for

HTX address transferred $400 million USDT to Aave, Sun Yuchen used $33 million to purchase LIT. In December last year, a hacker attack resulted in a loss of $76 million, a 60% decrease. Novus CEO stated that cryptocurrencies will accelerate integration into mainstream finance. MicroStrategy's stock price has declined for six consecutive months, and analysts say DOGE could drop another 30%. Binance Alpha added AIAV.

Bitcoin holders will likely remember 2025 for two very different reasons. On one hand, BTC pushed into fresh all-time highs earlier in the year, at over $126k. On the other hand, the year is ending on a far less comfortable note. From early October highs, Bitcoin is now down more than 30% and is

In brief Many insiders now doubt a crypto market structure bill can clear the Senate before midterm-season gridlock. Some policy leaders say recent pro-crypto moves by the SEC and CFTC reduce the urgency for legislation. Others warn failing to pass the bill risks long-term instability for

In brief Many insiders now doubt a crypto market structure bill can clear the Senate before midterm-season gridlock. Some policy leaders say recent pro-crypto moves by the SEC and CFTC reduce the urgency for legislation. Others warn failing to pass the bill risks long-term instability for

Bill Morgan attributes the quantity of XRP on exchanges to Bitcoin movement, not the supply shock theory. XRP can make investors wealthy as long as they prioritize smart custody, smart tax planning, and proper wealth structures. Crypto expert Bill Morgan argues that the XRP price movement

MMA.INC announces a strategic partnership with decentralized finance platform World Liberty Financial, planning to introduce stablecoins and utility token mechanisms, officially bringing blockchain technology into the global combat sports industry. (Background recap: Trump’s crypto project WLFI buys meme coin $1 as strategic reserve! Rumors say it will make USD1 dominate Solana) (Additional background: Trump’s $120 million gamble: WLFI allocates 5% of treasury tokens to expand USD1 stablecoin market share) Table of Contents USD1 becomes a core payment and incentive tool Utility token model centered on “achievement” Multi-platform integration and global promotion Advisory-level cooperation to strengthen compliance and long-term development New York Stock Exchange listed company Mixed Martial

Times Square 2026 New Year's Eve Crystal Ball uses 589 LED bulbs. The XRP community has linked this number to the long-standing legend of "XRP price at $589," sparking a new round of discussions and meme celebrations. This mysterious number originating in 2021 has been associated by holders with Fibonacci sequences, ISO 4217 currency codes, and SWIFT integration, becoming a core symbol in XRP culture.

In brief Many insiders now doubt a crypto market structure bill can clear the Senate before midterm-season gridlock. Some policy leaders say recent pro-crypto moves by the SEC and CFTC reduce the urgency for legislation. Others warn failing to pass the bill risks long-term instability for

Bill Morgan attributes the quantity of XRP on exchanges to Bitcoin movement, not the supply shock theory. XRP can make investors wealthy as long as they prioritize smart custody, smart tax planning, and proper wealth structures. Crypto expert Bill Morgan argues that the XRP price movement

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to see heavy withdrawals over the Christmas period, extending a six-day outflow streak that analysts say is more likely driven by seasonal factors than a decline in institutional interest. Data from SoSoValue shows that investors

In brief Users say low-tech tricks—copy-pasting PDF text or adjusting image contrast—can reveal information hidden under blacked-out sections of Epstein documents. The claims gained traction after the DOJ quietly removed at least 16 files from its website shortly after release, fueling

Bitcoin Expected to Deliver Moderate Gains Over the Next Decade, Experts Say While Bitcoin is projected to generate consistent returns over the next ten years, industry insiders suggest that spectacular year-on-year growth is unlikely. Instead, investors can anticipate a gradual, upward

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to see heavy withdrawals over the Christmas period, extending a six-day outflow streak that analysts say is more likely driven by seasonal factors than a decline in institutional interest. Data from SoSoValue shows that investors

In brief Users say low-tech tricks—copy-pasting PDF text or adjusting image contrast—can reveal information hidden under blacked-out sections of Epstein documents. The claims gained traction after the DOJ quietly removed at least 16 files from its website shortly after release, fueling

Bitcoin Expected to Deliver Moderate Gains Over the Next Decade, Experts Say While Bitcoin is projected to generate consistent returns over the next ten years, industry insiders suggest that spectacular year-on-year growth is unlikely. Instead, investors can anticipate a gradual, upward

AI development is not just a competition of models, but a battle for the distribution of power between lighthouses and torches— the former raising the ceiling of capability, the latter safeguarding intellectual sovereignty, jointly shaping the future order. When we talk about AI, public discourse is easily distracted by topics like "parameter scale," "ranking lists," or "which new model has crushed whom." We can't say these noises are meaningless, but they often resemble a layer of foam, obscuring the more fundamental undercurrents beneath the surface: a secret war over AI distribution rights is quietly unfolding in today's technological landscape. If we elevate our perspective to the scale of civilization infrastructure, you'll find that artificial intelligence is simultaneously exhibiting two very different yet intertwined forms. One is like a lighthouse perched on a high coast, controlled by a few giants, pursuing the furthest reach of illumination— representing the current cognitive limits accessible to humanity. The other is like a torch held in hand,

In brief Users say low-tech tricks—copy-pasting PDF text or adjusting image contrast—can reveal information hidden under blacked-out sections of Epstein documents. The claims gained traction after the DOJ quietly removed at least 16 files from its website shortly after release, fueling

Author: Eric, Foresight News At the end of 2022, I took stock of the bizarre events that occurred that year. After three years, I am once again summarizing Web3 in 2025 in the same way. Time has passed, and Web3 in 2025 has undergone a complete transformation compared to three years ago. Basic mistakes like sending to the wrong address or setting incorrect parameters are now rare. Although the events this year are not as "funny" as back then, their absurdity is no less, only to say that human nature, the greatest playwright, continues to exert its influence. Mystery team manipulates presidential concept Meme coin, harvesting over $100 million Event details At the beginning of the year, the incident of the new US President Trump issuing the Meme coin TRUMP was widely known. Subsequently, Melania Trump, the wife of Trump, and Argentine President Milaire also...

In brief Users say low-tech tricks—copy-pasting PDF text or adjusting image contrast—can reveal information hidden under blacked-out sections of Epstein documents. The claims gained traction after the DOJ quietly removed at least 16 files from its website shortly after release, fueling

The U.S. Congress is currently reviewing comprehensive legislation to regulate the crypto industry, but passing it before the 2026 midterm elections remains uncertain. Crypto advocates say there is only a 50-60% chance the bill will become law. The Senate Banking Committee plans to review the bill in early 2026, but it must be coordinated with the version from the Agriculture Committee. The risk of a U.S. government shutdown and the timing pressure of Trump’s midterm elections leave lawmakers with only the first half of 2026 as the window for action.

Doctor Profit has noted that there will not be any major crash for Bitcoin until 2026. He says the Bitcoin price could rally towards $97,000-$107,000 soon. Also, a recent XRP price prediction reveals that 2026 would be beneficial for Ripple holders. However, many say Ripple’s large market cap could

Market Overview: Altcoins Facing Bearish Sentiment as Bitcoin Gains Strength Recent analysis indicates that the cryptocurrency market is currently dominated by bearish patterns among altcoins, with Bitcoin reasserting its influence through rising market share. The prevailing momentum suggests that

Will crypto recover? Bitcoin trades at 90,000 dollars (down 30% from peak). JPMorgan forecasts 150,000-170,000 dollars by 2026, but five indicators warn caution: weakening demand, slowing ETF flows, and broken technical support. Recovery timeline extends into 2026.

Market Overview: Altcoins Facing Bearish Sentiment as Bitcoin Gains Strength Recent analysis indicates that the cryptocurrency market is currently dominated by bearish patterns among altcoins, with Bitcoin reasserting its influence through rising market share. The prevailing momentum suggests that

Today in crypto: VanEck analysts say Bitcoin’s falling hashrate could be a boon for its price, JPMorgan is weighing crypto trading services for institutional clients and Metaplanet approved a capital structure overhaul to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares. Bitcoin miner

El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund have made notable progress in their ongoing negotiations over Bitcoin policy and economic reforms, as the country looks to access a $1.4 billion loan package. Summary El Salvador and the IMF say negotiations over the sale of the state-run Chivo

I didn't expect the last post to spark everyone's desire for discussion. In fact, we are essentially talking about the same thing; it's just that everyone describes the values a little differently. Everyone has heard the saying that the gap between people can sometimes be greater than the gap between a person and a dog. However, this saying was born before the current wave of AI. Today I tried to talk about this matter in a quantitative way. The numbers are just off the top of my head, meant to make you smile, so don't take it too seriously. Assuming a primary school student's cognition is 10 points, a PhD is 60 points, a university professor is 75 points, and Einstein is 100 points. The difference between 10 points and 100 points is indeed too much, a full 10x difference, and it's not wrong to say it's the difference between humans and dogs. The cognitive value of AI in 2025 is at least 40 points. Considering that AI is a generalist, while PhDs and professors are generally specialists, AI would realistically be valued at least 80 points.

Author: Zhixiong Pan When we talk about AI, the public discourse can easily be diverted by topics like "parameter scale," "ranking positions," or "which new model has outperformed whom." We cannot say that this noise is meaningless, but it often acts like a layer of froth, obscuring the more fundamental undercurrents beneath the surface: in today's technological landscape, a covert war over the distribution of AI rights is quietly unfolding. If you raise your perspective to the scale of civilizational infrastructure, you will find that artificial intelligence is simultaneously presenting two completely different yet intertwined forms. A "lighthouse" like a high-hanging coast, controlled by a few giants, pursuing the farthest illumination distance, representing the current cognitive limits that humans can reach. Another kind of "torch" that can be held in hand, it pursues portability, ownership, and replicability, representing the intelligent baseline that the public can access. Only by understanding these two types of light can we break free.

Ripple’s XRP is coming up in discussions again, but the mood is very different this time. With the price dropping below $2 and thwarting initial recoveries, analysts have been compelled to think differently about where the price is heading. The slide followed months of steady weakness after the

Author: DeFi Investor Translator: Shan Ouba, Golden Finance It is no exaggeration to say that the year 2025 will be a brutal year for most crypto practitioners. I never anticipated that the market would experience such a brutal crash at the end of the year. But as traders and investors, our duty is to adapt to the ever-changing market. Not taking action or refusing to accept reality is by no means a viable strategy. I would like to share some thoughts: why this cycle is so difficult to grasp and my outlook for the future. 1. The number of projects and tokens is experiencing explosive growth. In 2017, the number of projects in the crypto market was only a few hundred. By 2021, this number had increased tenfold to thousands. By 2025, with the help of zero-threshold token issuance platforms like Pump Fun, the number of tokens in the market has surged to millions. When a large number of project teams

Author: Cobo Highlights of this issue: This week, Coinbase held a system-level product upgrade conference reminiscent of WWDC, focusing on updates related to trading, derivatives, stablecoins, AI, and payment protocols. Coinbase's vision of "Everything Exchange" not only demonstrates its ambition to become a super app but also points to a new implementation path in the crypto era—an underlying financial structure centered around stablecoins, asset issuance, and on-chain clearing. Financial capabilities are thus becoming as fundamental as internet bandwidth, serving as core resources that can be called natively by software and AI, and automatically scheduled in the background. Stablecoins have evolved from investment assets into infrastructure supporting the operation of the digital economy. In this context, we can say that Coinbase's boundaries have surpassed traditional internet super apps, and finance is beginning to detach from

The US Clarity Act's potential passage is viewed as positive for regulatory clarity but is not expected to significantly impact Bitcoin's price in the short term, according to experts like Peter Brandt and John Glover.

A single chart can sometimes say more than a long debate. One recent image shared by CryptosRus put a spotlight on something that quietly built up over years. Solana revenue appears on track to surpass Ethereum annual revenue for the first time, and the numbers behind it are hard to ignore. What s

The US Clarity Act's potential passage is viewed as positive for regulatory clarity but is not expected to significantly impact Bitcoin's price in the short term, according to experts like Peter Brandt and John Glover.

Traders allege MEXC froze accounts and manipulated data. Over $8M in losses reported. Exchange leadership remains silent on claims.Cryptocurrency traders are raising serious allegations against MEXC exchange. According to social media posts, users claim losses exceeding $8 million.The accusations ce

Hong Kong has received 36 applications for stablecoin issuance licenses. This signals strong early demand ahead of its new regulatory regime. Officials say the first approvals could arrive in early next year. As regulators move carefully to balance innovation with financial stability. The update

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price weakness has revived investors’ concerns of a deeper downturn, but several market analysts argue that an extended correction may be more constructive over the longer term. Key takeaways: Analysts say Bitcoin’s downside risk is centered about $65,000 to $75,000.

Author: Nancy, PANews From the former "investment barometer" to today's "VC fears," crypto venture capital is undergoing a necessary disillusionment and cleanup. The darkest hour is also a moment of rebirth. This brutal de-bubbling process is forcing the crypto market to establish healthier and more sustainable valuation logic, and is also driving the industry back to rationality and maturity. The star VC falls, the disillusionment of the elite halo Another crypto venture capital firm has fallen. On December 17, Shima