Category: crypto

Bitmine is increasing its Ethereum staking activities, with a total of 19,200 ETH worth $60M staked, bringing their total staked ETH to $2.62B. They now hold over 4 million ETH, making them the largest known corporate ETH holder. Bitmine plans to launch a U.S.-based validator network in 2026.

Fireblocks has acquired crypto accounting platform TRES for $130 million to enhance support for institutional clients managing digital assets. TRES will continue to operate independently, providing financial intelligence for digital asset operations. This is Fireblocks’ second major acquisition in three months, following the purchase of Dynamic.

Ray Dalio highlights fiat devaluation as the main investment story for 2025, with gold and foreign stocks outperforming U.S. equities. Capital is shifting away from American markets due to currency weakening. Dalio predicts continued diversification away from U.S. assets as currencies lose value.

Binance will delist 23 low-liquidity spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, due to factors such as low liquidity and trading volume. The underlying tokens will still be tradable via other pairs, and automated spot trading bots on affected pairs will be deactivated. Users are advised to adjust their settings accordingly.

Florida bills propose the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve allowing up to 10% of certain public funds to be invested in Bitcoin, ETFs, and tokenized securities. The legislation also permits limited crypto tax payments. The bills follow similar initiatives in Arizona, Texas, and New Hampshire, signaling a broader trend in state-level Bitcoin adoption in…

Gate has launched GateAI, an AI-powered market assistant in its mobile trading app. The tool explains price moves and sentiment without predictions or signals, focusing on transparency and real-time market context. GateAI flags uncertain data and is available in the Gate App version 8.2.0. It aims to provide contextual explanations to traders without leaving active…

Bernstein predicts a “tokenization supercycle” in 2026, with Bitcoin potentially reaching higher levels by 2027. Key beneficiaries include MicroStrategy, IREN, Robinhood, Coinbase, Figure, and Circle. Traders are betting on Bitcoin milestones, while MicroStrategy trades below premium levels. Circle and Robinhood offer innovative products driving user engagement and growth.

Electric Coin Company’s Zcash team resigned due to governance issues with nonprofit Bootstrap, planning a new private money venture. CEO Josh Swihart cited changes in employment terms as the reason for departure. Zcash’s protocol remains unaffected, but ZEC price fell. The split highlights challenges in hybrid nonprofit-corporate crypto structures.

Solana Mobile is launching the SKR token on Jan. 21 as the core utility and governance token for its Seeker smartphone ecosystem. 30% of the 10 billion SKR supply is reserved for airdrops, with most going to Seeker users and developers. The token aims to give users more control over platform policies and economic flows.

Bitcoin is in a consolidation phase in 2026 with decreased capital inflows, normalized ETFs, options resetting positions, and long-term treasuries replacing the old whale-retail cycle. Institutional holdings and diversified liquidity have transformed market dynamics, with a focus on long-term investment strategies. Different perspectives exist on the future market trends.