Crypto sentiment is trapped in extreme fear because the industry’s biggest structural wins are failing to move prices

Crypto sentiment gauges have spent the past two months deep in the red. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has spent more than 30% of 2025 in fear or extreme fear territory, and alternative trackers put the market in a 10-25 range out of 100 since mid-November. дальше »

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Ho ho ho: Caroline Ellison set for Jan. 21, 2026 release after FTX cooperation deal

Caroline Ellison will exit federal custody on Jan. 21, 2026, after broad cooperation in the FTX case, a 10-year industry ban, and ongoing post-release supervision. Caroline Ellison, former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, is scheduled for release from federal… дальше »

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Top Crypto Hacks: 2025 Becomes Costliest Year for Crypto Hacks As $1.4B Bybit Breach Tops the List

In 2025, the crypto industry has gone through the largest number of cyberattacks ever recorded, with the cumulative losses totaling over $2.2 billion dollars. дальше »

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The top 12 crypto winners of 2025: who got it right this year?

If 2024 was the year of the crypto reawakening, 2025 was the year the plumbing finally got permitted. This year, the emerging industry entered January with tentative optimism and exited December with federal statutes. дальше »

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Crypto dealmaking hits record pace in 2025 as regulatory clarity fuels consolidation

Crypto industry dealmaking surged to record levels in 2025, with mergers, acquisitions, and public listings accelerating despite Bitcoin’s pullback from its October highs. According to PitchBook The post Crypto dealmaking hits record pace in 2025 as regulatory clarity fuels consolidation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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IO DeFi Launches a New Mobile App, Allowing Users to Participate in Passive Income From BTC and XRP for Free

Now supports passive income from XRP/BTC, allowing mainstream assets to easily participate in DeFi. Manage your assets anytime, anywhere, making earning returns simpler and more efficient. As the crypto-financial ecosystem continues to evolve, accessibility has become a key focus of the industry. дальше »

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Ethereum price drops as whale buys tokens worth $1.67 billion

Ethereum (ETH) token declined to a low of $2,900, much lower than the year-to-date high of $4,960. This drop has coincided with the broader industry's performance. дальше »

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Spain finalizes July 2026 MiCA deadline, confirms DAC8 tax reporting

With both MiCA and DAC8 taking effect in 2026, Spain’s crypto industry faces major changes. дальше »

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Crypto deal volume hits record $8.6B in 2025 amid regulatory tailwinds

With Washington flipping the script on digital assets, crypto companies struck $8.6 billion in deals in 2025, notching the industry’s busiest mergers and acquisitions year to date. According to a Financial Times report citing PitchBook data, 267 deals were recorded… дальше »

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The rise and the tragic fall of Pi Network

Pi Network, a crypto project that was meant to disrupt the industry, has become one of the biggest flops in 2025 as it plunged from a record high of $3 in February to the current $0.2040. The token has erased billions of dollars in value as the market capitalization dropped from nearly $20 billion to […] дальше »

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Solana (SOL) Expands DeFi Products, but Why This New Altcoin Got Analysts Predicting Over 2000% ROI

GeeFi is carving out a name for itself in the crypto industry with a presale that is smashing all expectations. The campaign launched with immense force, as Phase 1 sold out its 10 million token supply and raised $500,000 in record time. дальше »

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Three Financial Giants Predict Why Crypto Faces Its Hardest Test Yet in 2026

This year, crypto looked less like an experiment and more like a maturing market, shaped by institutional consolidation, faster-moving regulation, and growing macroeconomic pressure.  As the industry moves toward 2026, its direction will depend on which assets can withstand institutional scrutiny and how recession risk, monetary policy shifts, and stablecoin adoption reshape crypto’s place within The post Three Financial Giants Predict Why Crypto Faces Its Hardest Test Yet in 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Here Are the Most Bullish Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2026

Bitcoin’s most bullish long-term forecasts are converging around 2026. So far, market analysts, institutional researchers, and prominent industry leaders have outlined scenarios that point to a powerful continuation of the current cycle rather than an imminent peak. дальше »

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“If You Think Crypto Security Is a Tech Problem, You’re Missing the Point,” Says Phemex CEO Federico Variola

“It’s becoming harder and harder to prove that you are actually you. ” That observation, shared by Federico Variola, CEO of Phemex, captures a growing concern across the crypto industry – one that goes far beyond smart contracts or infrastructure bugs. дальше »

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Analysts Rank the Top ROI Opportunities of 2025 — Ozak AI Beats BTC, and SOL

As 2025 comes to its close, analysts are spotlighting the top cryptocurrency projects positioned for spectacular profits. Ozak AI ($OZ), an AI-powered presale token, trading at $0. 014, is leading the race in terms of potential ROI, beating industry titans such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana. дальше »

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Bitcoin Fintech Enters Russell 2000 While Strategy Risks MSCI Exclusion

Bitcoin financial services company Fold Holdings will be added to the Russell 2000, a primary US small-cap benchmark index. The announcement comes as MSCI considers excluding crypto-holding companies from its indexes, drawing significant industry attention. дальше »

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WhiteBIT announces global trading promotion with TradingView and Tether: up to 30% cashback for traders

WhiteBIT, one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume and traffic, has launched a new global promotion in collaboration with TradingView and Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, offering traders the opportunity to receive up to 30% cashback on trading fees in the internal bonus asset USDTB. The initiative comes at […] дальше »

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SEC’s Lawsuit Against Ripple Turns 5: How It Happened

The lawsuit that has redefined the cryptocurrency industry turns five. дальше »

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Ranks 6th In 2025 Global ETF Flows — Report

2025 was a challenging year for the cryptocurrency market and industry, and it did not spare the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The US-based Bitcoin ETF market experienced wet and dry spells in equal proportions over the course of the year. дальше »

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Bitcoin Extortion: Bomb Threat Caller Demands $1M From Hyundai In South Korea

Hyundai Group’s Seoul offices were evacuated after an email threatened explosions unless a Bitcoin ransom was paid, authorities and media reports said. Related Reading: Hoskinson Warns Trump’s Crypto Push Could Backfire On The Industry The message demanded 13 Bitcoin — roughly $1. дальше »

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1,000x Surge in Crypto Market Predicted by Grayscale

Grayscale believes in adoption of tokenized assets that will change the industry as we know it. дальше »

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Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis' reelection decision

Industry supporters said crypto "would not be where it is today" without US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek reelection next year. дальше »

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Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis’ reelection decision

Industry supporters said crypto "would not be where it is today" without US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek reelection next year. дальше »

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Banks Could Favor A Higher XRP Price, Finance Expert Says

XRP has continued to trade lower as crypto prices weaken across the board, with the total market shedding more than $1. 3 trillion since October. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn During the past three months, XRP has dropped more than 30%, keeping pressure on sentiment even as some commentators argue the token’s purpose goes far beyond short-term price moves. дальше »

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Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Crypto’s Closest Ally In Congress, Says She Will Not Run For Re-Election

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Bitcoin’s Cost Base Resets As New Whales Take The Lead

According to onchain data, Bitcoin may be moving into a different phase of market participation rather than simply hitting a classic cycle top or bottom. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn New, large entrants are paying higher prices and holding on, and that change is reshaping where the network’s cost base sits. дальше »

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Pro-Crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis Won’t Run for Re-Election

Cynthia Lummis' retirement announcement drew praise from the crypto industry, which views her final push as an effort to cement a lasting policy legacy. The post Pro-Crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis Won’t Run for Re-Election appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Zcash price surges as shielded ZEC supply and privacy hype accelerate

Zcash price bounced back, reaching its highest point since December 13 and 47% above its lowest level this month.  Zcash (ZEC), the biggest player in the privacy industry, jumped to a high of $440, bringing its market capitalization to over… дальше »

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US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price. дальше »

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Blockchain Association says no to expanding stablecoin yield prohibition

Expanding the stablecoin yield prohibition to include the application layer is an anti-competitive practice, industry advocacy groups say. дальше »

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Most Influential 2025's Honorable Mentions

The crypto industry is ever-growing and ever-changing. It would be difficult to summarize it in 50 names. Here are a few final individuals and entities we wanted to make note of this year. дальше »

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Crypto index ETFs will dominate 2026 because the SEC is about to break the single-asset model

US spot crypto ETFs have attracted more than $70 billion in net inflows since January 2024, making traditional financial investment vehicles the primary entry point for new money into the emerging industry. дальше »

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Re-litigating the GENIUS Act Brings Risk and No Rewards

If bipartisan agreements like the GENIUS Act can be immediately reopened whenever an incumbent industry dislikes their competitive implications, legislative compromise becomes impossible, argues Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Voices Opposition To Potential Limits On Stablecoin Rewards In Legislation

A coalition of leading cryptocurrency firms is urging lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee to reject specific provisions concerning stablecoins outlined in the recently passed GENIUS Act.  This push, coordinated by the Blockchain Association, comes as more than 125 participants from the crypto industry voice their opposition to a proposed reinterpretation of an existing prohibition […] дальше »

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Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Blasts TRUMP Meme Coin For Politicizing Crypto

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson slammed Donald Trump’s TRUMP meme coin and his family’s involvement in crypto, saying it politicized the industry and threatens its credibility [...] дальше »

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Jump Trading sued for $4 billion over Terraform Labs fallout: Report

The lawsuit against Jump Trading highlights the ongoing legal and financial challenges in the crypto industry, affecting market stability. The post Jump Trading sued for $4 billion over Terraform Labs fallout: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Web3’s real ‘TCP/IP moment’ hasn’t happened yet | Opinion

The next breakthrough in the crypto and web3 industry won’t be a faster chain; it will be a new, decentralized internet. дальше »

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CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands

The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector. дальше »

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AVAX price analysis as Spark TVL on Avalanche hits $210m in a week

AVAX price is stuck in a deep bear market after crashing by 66% from its highest point in September, despite having some of the best fundamentals in the layer-1 industry. Avalanche network growth is accelerating Avalanche (AVAX) token dropped to… дальше »

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Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jared Lenow’s insights on the DOJ’s increased focus on crypto seizures and what it means for the broader industry – the good, the bad and the ugly. Then, we dive into a year end vibe check with two observations, two predictions and reader favorite quotes from 2025 by Andy Baehr. дальше »

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Crypto industry insiders met with key senators on market structure bill negotiation

Executives and lobbyists attended a meeting today with Senator Tim Scott and others to hash out the ongoing talks over crypto's most important policy effort. дальше »

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Solana Begins Quantum-Resistant Upgrade As Blockchain Industry Accelerates Safety Measures

The Solana Foundation has taken a concrete step toward quantum-resistant blockchain security, deploying post-quantum digital signatures on a Solana testnet. The move comes amid growing concerns that quantum computing threats may arrive sooner than previously expected. дальше »

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SEC Wraps Up Investigation Into Aave Protocol, Confirms CEO Stani Kulechov

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its investigation into the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave (AAVE), marking a significant development in the ongoing evolution of regulatory approaches within the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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Cloud Mining Industry Outlook 2026: Market Trends, Platforms, and Participation Models

How Cloud Mining Platforms Are Evaluated in 2026 AutoHash is a Switzerland-based cloud mining platform used by miners in multiple regions. The platform states that it combines ASIC mining hardware, The post Cloud Mining Industry Outlook 2026: Market Trends, Platforms, and Participation Models appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Crypto’s ‘super app’ race is on as industry enters aggregation era: Report

According to Delphi Digital, crypto exchanges are racing to become the home screen for trading, payments and Web3.

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UK FCA launches consultation on proposed crypto rules

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. According to a Financial Times report, the FCA unveiled three consultation papers on Tuesday with the… дальше »

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'This Is Not Journalism': Ripple CEO Takes Aim at NYT

The NYT is under fire from crypto industry voices after publishing an article accusing the current SEC administration of political favoritism. дальше »

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Nasdaq tokenized shares face key SEC regulatory test

Nasdaq plans to place tokenized and traditional securities on the same order book. Settlement would still run through DTCC systems despite blockchain integration. Industry responses are split as regulators assess legal and operational risks. дальше »

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Espresso co-founder reports $30k crypto theft through ThirdWeb contract vulnerability

Jill Gunter, a cryptocurrency industry veteran, said more than $30k in USDC stablecoin was stolen from her wallet... while she was preparing a presentation on cyber privacy. дальше »

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Kalshi, Crypto.com rally industry giants to form prediction markets coalition - Details

In a surprising episode of cross-sector unity, the fast-growing predictions market industry has come together to form a national alliance to defend its regulatory future. Kalshi X Crypto. com Crypto The post Kalshi, Crypto. дальше »

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