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Unfilled price gaps in CME Bitcoin futures and ETFs are emerging as critical reference points for potential retracements Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of weakness, approaching the $91,000 level as traders focus on unfilled CME futures gaps as key technical markers. These gaps, formed when CME futures markets close over weekends, are closely monitored because Bitcoin has historically retraced to “fill” them. A recent weekend gap formed after CME Bitcoin futures closed near $90,600 on Friday and reopened around $91,600 on Sunday. This leaves an untraded price range just below current levels, making $90,600 and $88,000 significant downside reference points.…

Precious metals regain dominance as investors seek safety, while Bitcoin remains outside the top tier As the year begins under a cloud of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, gold and silver have briefly reclaimed their positions as the world’s largest assets by market capitalization, reinforcing their long-standing role as trusted stores of value. According to market capitalization data, gold currently sits in the top position with a valuation of approximately $31.1 trillion, comfortably ahead of all other assets. The metal has benefited from sustained investor demand driven by inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of shifting monetary policy. Silver temporarily overtook…

British bank makes first known stablecoin-related investment as banks accelerate digital money infrastructure Barclays has taken a strategic step into the stablecoin ecosystem by acquiring a stake in U.S.-based startup Ubyx, signaling growing interest among major banks in regulated tokenized money and digital settlement infrastructure. The investment marks Barclays’ first direct capital deployment into a stablecoin-focused company. The bank said the move aligns with its long-term strategy to explore new forms of digital money within existing regulatory frameworks. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2025, Ubyx operates a clearing and settlement system designed to reconcile transactions…

Both leading networks report record growth in revenue, assets, and trading activity as competition intensifies The year 2025 marked a turning point for the blockchain industry, with Ethereum and Solana posting strong gains across revenue, network usage, and asset activity. Annual retrospectives released at the start of 2026 show both ecosystems positioning themselves as core infrastructure for consumer and institutional adoption. Solana reached new all-time highs in total application revenue, active wallets, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, and stablecoin usage. Applications on Solana generated $2.39 billion in revenue, a 46% year-over-year increase, while total stablecoin supply on the network doubled to…

Bitcoin ETF flows turn negative after strong start to 2026, while altcoin ETFs attract fresh capital US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shifted back to negative territory, recording $243 million in net outflows, marking the first day of withdrawals after a strong start to 2026. The move comes after more than $1.16 billion in inflows during the first two trading days of the year. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Led by Fidelity and Grayscale Data shows that Fidelity’s spot Bitcoin ETF led the outflows, with $312 million exiting the fund in a single session. Grayscale’s flagship Bitcoin trust also recorded notable withdrawals,…

President says Democratic control of Congress could derail his agenda, including key crypto legislation US President Donald Trump has warned fellow Republicans that losing the upcoming US midterm elections could result in another impeachment, raising concerns about political gridlock and the future of his policy priorities, including cryptocurrency regulation. Speaking to House Republicans, Trump said that if the party fails to retain control of Congress, Democrats would “find a reason” to impeach him. He emphasized that winning the midterms is critical to protecting his presidency during the final two years of his term. Recent polling shows Trump’s approval rating at…

Lawmakers prepare to vote on a long-awaited framework for digital asset market structure The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is moving closer to becoming law, with US lawmakers preparing to take the bill to Senate markup next week. The legislation is designed to establish a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto markets in the United States, an issue that has remained unresolved for years. Senate Markup Signals Progress on Crypto Market Structure US Senator Tim Scott confirmed that the Senate will vote on the market structure provisions of the CLARITY Act next Thursday. He emphasized that lawmakers have spent…

Strong demand pushes spot Bitcoin ETFs toward a projected $150 billion annual pace US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have opened 2026 with exceptional momentum, recording more than $1.2 billion in inflows across the first two trading days of the year. Market analysts say that if this pace continues, total inflows could reach $150 billion by year-end, marking a dramatic acceleration compared with previous years. Early 2026 Inflows Signal Sharp Growth Nearly all US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs posted gains, signaling broad-based investor participation. Only one fund saw marginal outflows, while the majority benefited from renewed demand as Bitcoin prices stabilized above…

Analysts warn future quantum machines could disrupt both cryptography and mining economics Concerns over quantum computing and Bitcoin are evolving beyond fears of hacked wallets. New analysis suggests that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could threaten not only private keys, but also Bitcoin’s mining and security model, raising broader questions about the network’s long-term resilience. How Quantum Computing Could Challenge Bitcoin Bitcoin relies on two critical cryptographic systems: Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) for transaction security and SHA-256 for proof-of-work mining. Advanced quantum computers running Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms could, in theory, weaken both. This creates two distinct risks: the…

Second blob-only upgrade expands rollup capacity and supports lower transaction costs Ethereum’s scalability received another upgrade after developers implemented the second Blob Parameter-Only (BPO) hard fork, increasing the network’s blob limit from 15 to 21 blobs per block. The change, activated at 1:01:11 UTC, marks another step in Ethereum’s long-term plan to scale efficiently while maintaining network stability. What the Blob Limit Increase Means for Ethereum Blobs are data units designed to help layer-2 rollups batch transactions more efficiently. Each blob holds 128 kilobytes of data, allowing Ethereum to now process up to 2,688 KB per block. This enables rollups…