Crypto heads into 2026 with privacy, decentralized identity on the line
As crypto, governments and Big Tech converge on digital identity, selective disclosure and zero-knowledge proofs are emerging as a privacy-first alternative to surveillance systems.
Bitcoin bears currently favored in BTC’s end-of-year $30.3B options expiry
Bitcoin options markets remain tilted toward bears despite US investors’ expectations of economic stimulus injections and semi-bullish outlook for 2026.
Ethereum price under pressure as $6B options expiry nears
ETH options data shows investors increasing downside protection as the year-end $6 billion options expry approaches, signaling caution.
Offchain Labs boosts ARB stake as Arbitrum crosses $20B milestone
Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
NFTs shifted to utility and culture as price faded in 2025
In 2025, non-fungible tokens were reshaped by falling volumes, cultural repositioning and a growing focus on real-world use cases.
Price predictions 12/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
Bitcoin and several major altcoins turned down from their overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears continue to sell on rallies.
70% Ether positions are ‘long’ as whale accumulation tightens ETH supply
Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out?
Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here’s an early release from custody
The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX’s collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January.
XRP price below $2: Negative sentiment signals ‘strong rebound’ ahead
XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path.
Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025
Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime.