$11B Bitcoin whale sells $330M ETH, opens massive $748M longs in top cryptos
An $11 billion Bitcoin whale is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on price increases of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana, while “smart money” traders remain net short on leading tokens.
Metaplanet adds $450M in late-December buys, ending 2025 above 35,000 BTC
Metaplanet added 4,279 BTC to take its treasury to 35,102 BTC, as its Bitcoin Income Generation business beat forecasts.
Spot XRP ETFs maintain 29-day inflow streak despite turbulent December
US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.
Store of value demand, regulatory clarity to drive 2026 bull market: Grayscale
Grayscale says macro pressure and clearer US regulation are setting the stage for crypto’s next bull market in 2026.
Rep Waters demands SEC oversight hearing about its approach to crypto
Democrat Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major cases against Coinbase, Binance, and other crypto firms.
Bitcoin long-term hodlers finally halt selloff as ETH whales accumulate
Bitcoin selling pressure from long time hodlers is finally abating and Ether whales are adding to their holdings. Markets remain bearish however.
Iranian protests over currency collapse show why Bitcoin’s needed: Bitwise CEO
Widespread protests took place in Iran’s capital after the rial slid to record lows, prompting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley to argue Bitcoin could help Iranians protect their savings.
Is Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle broken — and if so, where to next?
Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.
Australia’s search ID goes into force, Ireland lobbies to ban anonymity
America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials.
Fake Coinbase support scammer allegedly stole $2M from users
An Investigation from ZachXBT traced the suspect through posts gloating on social media and Telegram activity.