Tightening supply fuels bullish sentiment despite resistance at $1.88–$2.00 XRP’s price climbed to $1.87 as exchange-held balances dropped to their lowest level since 2018. The decline in liquid supply has reinforced a tightening-float narrative, suggesting increasing scarcity for tokens available for trading. Data shows that exchange balances have fallen roughly 57% since October, with only about 1.6 billion XRP remaining on trading platforms. This trend indicates that more tokens are being moved into long-term storage or custody, reducing immediate sell-side pressure and supporting potential upward momentum. Despite the rally, XRP faces resistance near $1.88 and within a broader $1.77–$2.00 range,…
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face Largest Withdrawals Since Launch U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their most challenging two-month period on record, with net outflows totaling $4.57 billion across November and December 2025. This coincided with a 20% drop in Bitcoin prices, highlighting a notable decline in institutional interest. The 11 active spot ETFs collectively lost $3.48 billion in November followed by $1.09 billion in December, marking the largest redemption period since January 2024. Previously, the worst two-month stretch occurred in February-March, with $4.32 billion withdrawn. Similarly, Ether ETFs saw significant withdrawals, with investors pulling over $2 billion during the same period.…
Focus on scalable, censorship-resistant applications over chasing trends Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of building decentralized applications (dApps) that are both usable and resilient, warning against focusing solely on short-term trends or “the next meta.” His remarks highlight Ethereum’s ongoing mission to serve as a foundational infrastructure for a free and open internet. Decentralization and usability as core principles Buterin stressed that dApps must operate without fraud, censorship, or third-party interference, passing what he calls the “walkaway test,” meaning applications should function even if original developers leave. They should also be capable of transcending external disruptions such as…
Blockchain abandons rollback plan as remediation and investigation continue The Flow blockchain is advancing its recovery process following a $3.9 million exploit, shifting focus to restoring core functionality while raising concerns about suspicious token activity on a centralized exchange. The incident has reignited debate around decentralization, exchange oversight, and crisis response in blockchain ecosystems. Flow confirmed it has entered phase two of its remediation plan, marking what it described as “significant progress.” Developers have now identified a method to restore Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) functionality, while remediation on Flow’s native Cadence chain continues in parallel. The recovery effort is being…
Lower monthly losses contrast with persistent high-impact scams Losses from cryptocurrency hacks and cybersecurity exploits fell sharply in December, offering a rare positive signal for the digital asset sector. However, despite the decline in overall figures, individual users continued to suffer significant financial damage from well-known attack methods, underscoring the need for constant vigilance. Total losses from crypto-related hacks reached approximately $76 million in December, representing a 60% decrease compared with $194.2 million in November, according to blockchain security data. During the month, 26 major exploits were recorded, indicating that while fewer funds were stolen, attack frequency remains notable. One…
New crypto laws aim to diversify economy beyond natural gas Turkmenistan has entered the new year with a significant policy shift, formally legalizing cryptocurrency exchanges and mining operations. The move marks a notable step for one of Central Asia’s most tightly controlled economies, signaling cautious openness toward digital assets while maintaining strict regulatory oversight. A law signed in late November came into force on January 1, making crypto mining and trading fully legal across Turkmenistan. Both domestic and foreign participants are permitted to operate, provided they complete official registration. The legislation also allows the formation of crypto mining pools, opening…
Prediction markets signal caution despite bullish analyst forecasts Market sentiment around Bitcoin’s short-term price potential remains restrained, even as long-term optimism continues to build. Data from decentralized prediction markets shows traders are assigning relatively low odds to Bitcoin reaching extreme price targets this year, highlighting a clear gap between speculative markets and analyst expectations. On Polymarket, traders currently assign just 21% probability to Bitcoin reaching $150,000 before the end of the year. Confidence improves slightly at lower levels, with 45% odds for $120,000, 35% for $130,000, and 28% for $140,000. The most widely accepted outcome remains $100,000, which holds an…
Long-term trend indicators suggest Bitcoin entered a bear phase in November, with historical models pointing to a potential 2026 bottom near $56,000 Bitcoin may already be two months into a bear market, according to onchain and technical indicators that track long-term market structure. Despite widespread expectations that 2026 would mark renewed growth, several metrics now suggest the cycle has shifted. A critical signal comes from Bitcoin falling below its one-year moving average, a level widely used to identify long-term trend reversals. This breakdown historically aligns with the transition from bull to bear markets. Multiple components of a composite bull score…
Global crypto data collection begins in 2026 as governments prepare for full information sharing under the OECD’s reporting framework Crypto investors in 48 countries are entering a new phase of tax oversight as jurisdictions begin collecting detailed crypto transaction data ahead of the global rollout of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in 2027. Although CARF officially comes into force in 2027, participating countries have already mandated that crypto service providers start gathering required data from January 1, 2026. This marks a significant shift toward transparency in the digital asset sector, with implications for exchanges, brokers, and individual investors alike. CARF…
Rising RWA adoption, ETF inflows and institutional use cases position Solana for renewed relevance beyond memecoins Solana closed out 2025 with a notable surge in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, signaling a potential shift in the network’s narrative as it heads into 2026. Once dominated by retail traders and memecoin speculation, Solana is increasingly becoming a hub for tokenized financial products and institutional experimentation. Data from blockchain analytics platforms show that the total value of tokenized RWAs on Solana climbed nearly 10% in December, reaching a record $873 million. At the same time, the number of wallets holding Solana-based RWAs jumped…