Day: January 1, 2026

a16z Crypto’s 2026 Call: Stablecoins Will Surpass Visa

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The firm suggests digital wallets could eventually handle payments at a scale rivaling global card networks. Venture capital firm a16z Crypto has outlined its top expectations for the digital asset sector in a post shared on X on January 1, pointing to major shifts in payments, privacy, and blockchain use cases in 2026. The list framed a future where stablecoins will rival global card networks, privacy tools will become a key competitive advantage, and crypto firms will move beyond trading as markets prepare for a possible rebound. The Main…

December Crypto Hacks Down 60% Month-Over-Month: PeckShield

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The total losses from hacks and cybersecurity exploits in the crypto industry amounted to about $76 million in December, a 60% decrease from November’s $194.2 million in losses, according to blockchain security company PeckShield. There were 26 major crypto exploits in December, PeckShield said in an X post, with one user losing $50 million in an address poisoning scams, a type of attack where the threat actor sends small amounts of cryptocurrency from a wallet that closely resembles a legitimate wallet address, betting that the intended victim won’t notice the…

Flow Remediation Plan to $3.9M Exploit Continues with EVM Progress

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The Flow Foundation is continuing to implement a remediation plan in response to a $3.9 million exploit of the blockchain on Saturday, flagging concerns about large token movements on a centralized exchange. In a Thursday X post, Flow said it had made “significant progress” in its recovery plan, now entering phase two and expected to take several days. According to the platform, developers had “identified a path to restore EVM [Ethereum Virtual Machine] functionality” as it addressed its non-EVM chain, Cadence. “The Community Governance Council continues executing cleanup transactions under…

Tether Confirms $779M Bitcoin Purchase Despite Weak Market Momentum

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CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the $779 million purchase by Tether. Stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,888.8888888 BTC to its reserves in Q4 2025. The latest stash brings its total holdings to over 96,000 coins, which is worth roughly $8.46 billion. The purchase of around $779 million was confirmed by CEO Paolo Ardoino on X and continues the company’s ongoing “8888” accumulation pattern. Tether’s Diversification Strategy Tether started buying Bitcoin back in September 2022. In May 2023, the company made its plan official, announcing that it would dedicate 15% of its…

Bitcoin Options Are Not Capping BTC Price

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Key takeaways: Covered calls gained traction as cash-and-carry returns collapsed, but data shows they are not structurally suppressing Bitcoin’s price. Stable put-to-call ratios and rising put demand suggest hedging and yield strategies coexist with bullish positioning. As Bitcoin (BTC) price entered a downtrend in November, traders began forming theories about why institutional inflows and corporate accumulation failed to sustain price levels above $110,000. One explanation frequently cited is the rising demand for Bitcoin options, particularly those linked to the BlackRock iShares spot Bitcoin (IBIT) exchange-traded fund. IBIT options open interest.…

Ethereum Co-founder Pitches dApps as Solution to 2025 Cloudflare Outage

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Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of the Ethereum blockchain, said decentralization applications (DApps) could mitigate failures in internet infrastructure, such as when internet services provider Cloudflare experienced a massive outage in November. In a Thursday X post, Buterin said Ethereum needed to do more to achieve its mission of “[building] the world computer that serves as a central infrastructure piece of a more free and open internet.” According to the co-founder, that started with DApps that “run without fraud, censorship or third-party interference” and are usable at scale on…

Crypto mining is officially legal in Turkmenistan, but everyday use is off-limits

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Key Takeaways Turkmenistan has legalized crypto mining and exchange operations under a new legal framework. The law introduces licensing rules for exchanges, custodians, and miners, effectively legalizing the sector under strict oversight. Share this article Mining and exchanging cryptocurrencies is now legal in Turkmenistan, following the adoption of a new law that establishes a formal regulatory framework for digital asset operations. Signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in November 2025, the legislation, “Law of Turkmenistan on Virtual Assets,” introduces licensing rules for exchanges, custodians, and miners. It aims to ensure the…

First Post-Halving Year Ends in the Red

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Despite reaching $126,000, Bitcoin’s late-year sell-off led to its first post-halving annual loss. Bitcoin closed out 2025 with a rare annual loss. This was the first time in history that the world’s largest cryptocurrency ended a post-halving year in the red. After the April 2024 halving, which traditionally sets the stage for strong gains in the following 12-18 months, BTC rallied to a new all-time high above $126,000 in October before reversing sharply in the final months of the year. ETFs, Macro Pressure, and a Broken Cycle According to…

Bitcoin Price Volatility Signals Ignite for 2026 TradFi Return

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Bitcoin (BTC) opened 2026 at $87,500 as markets geared up for the year’s first Wall Street trading session. Key points: Bitcoin lies in wait at $87,500 for the start of TradFi trading on global markets. RSI and Bollinger Band signals imply major BTC price volatility is due. Market participants say goodbye to the four-year price cycle theory. Traders brace for 2023-style BTC price volatility Data from TradingView tracked a calm start to the new yearly candle for Bitcoin, capping a grim Q4 for bulls. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Ahead…

Crypto Investment Themes for 2026: Bitcoin, Stablecoins and RWAs

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2025 didn’t unfold the way many cryptocurrency investors expected. Although Bitcoin (BTC) peaked almost precisely in line with its historical four-year cycle, the long-anticipated blow-off top never materialized. Notably, Bitcoin’s gains failed to cascade into the broader market, leaving hopes for a full-fledged altcoin season largely unfulfilled. As a result, 2026 opens under a cloud of uncertainty. Investor sentiment is extremely negative, marked by caution and skepticism, even as the industry finds itself in an unprecedented position. For the first time in crypto’s 15-year history, institutions, corporations and regulators are…