Category: crypto

Bitcoin has been seen as a way for Venezuelans to survive hyperinflation, with opposition leader María Corina Machado hopeful that it could help rebuild the country’s economy. She has advocated for using Bitcoin to protect savings and bypass government-controlled exchange rates, with the possibility of leading Venezuela in the future.

Bitcoin lost 7,485 millionaire addresses in 2025, dropping from 155,569 to 148,084, while wallets with $10m+ in BTC increased. This indicates a concentration of wealth. The decrease in millionaire addresses occurred despite strong ETF inflows, with Bitcoin ending the year below its highs. The trend reflects changes in on-chain wealth distribution.

Bitcoin’s price has soared to $93,000 after breaking out of a falling wedge pattern, encountering major resistance levels. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, potential bear flag risks, and clashes with moving averages. A shallow pullback could lead to further gains, while a deeper drop may result in sideways movement.

A crypto trader invested $32.6m in leveraged long positions on 17 assets, with $3.4m in unrealized gains. They use an average leverage ratio of 2.8x and have no short positions. A second portfolio with 12 assets also shows multi-million-dollar floating gains, attracting attention from institutional and retail traders.

BNB Chain aims to achieve 20,000 TPS and sub-second finality by 2026 through parallel execution and a Rust client. This upgrade is expected to reduce latency and attract DeFi and AI apps. BNB’s utility token role and market confidence in the roadmap could impact its long-term positioning.

Bitcoin ATM scams in the U.S. have resulted in over $333 million in losses between January and November 2025, up from $250 million in 2024. Scammers impersonate officials or banks, pressure victims to deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs, making recovery difficult. With over 45,000 Bitcoin ATMs in the U.S., regulators warn of increased fraud and…

XRP is trading above key support within a downward channel, with analysts predicting a potential upside breakout in 2026. Inflows from ETFs have absorbed close to 1% of supply, indicating increased institutional participation. Short-term signals are mixed, with some suggesting fading sell pressure but others noting resistance levels.

Bitcoin remains stable above key support levels, leading to an increase in dominance as altcoins stay near multi-year lows. The total crypto market cap has slightly increased, indicating stabilization rather than a breakout. Selective gains in large-cap and meme tokens suggest consolidation in the market rather than a new bull run.

AI-assisted bot monitors Polymarket wallets and bet sizes to detect potential insider trading on political markets, helping creator earn $75k on Maduro arrest bet. Bot alerts on new wallets, large wagers, and repeated Venezuela-related positions. Final trading decisions left to human operator. System uses AI tools Claude and Cursor for development.

ETF inflows into BTC, ETH, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin have rebounded after year-end tax selling, showing renewed institutional demand for crypto funds. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had significant inflows, and other crypto ETFs also saw increased participation. Cryptocurrency markets remain stable despite geopolitical events in Venezuela. Labor market data releases and central bank policy decisions…