Category: crypto

Dogecoin’s corporate arm, House of Doge, is merging with Nasdaq-listed Brag House through a reverse takeover. The merger, expected to close in early 2026, will create a publicly traded multi-revenue digital asset platform led by House of Doge CEO Marco Margiotta. The new entity aims to build a regulated financial platform beyond its meme-based origins.

Bitfinex analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $117K-$120K, but recovery depends on new capital in the market. A 2.5x imbalance between sellers and buyers caused a major crash, erasing $1 trillion from the crypto market. Bitcoin needs fresh capital inflows to recover fully, with spot demand and macro conditions playing a crucial role.

Project 0 is introducing a new unified margin system with Kamino, allowing traders to manage collateral across platforms in a single account. This eliminates the need for separate overcollateralized accounts on different platforms. Initially available to the top 5,000 users, a full rollout is expected soon.

Blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP led the market recovery after a major liquidation event. Ethereum bounced back to $4,000, Solana attracted fresh capital, and XRP reclaimed key levels. Experts discussed why these altcoins were leading the recovery, highlighting factors like fundamentals and institutional capital inflows.

Citi is reportedly developing a crypto custody service for institutional clients, aiming for a full launch by 2026. The bank plans to use a hybrid model combining in-house systems and third-party partnerships to securely hold native cryptocurrencies. This move reflects Citi’s broader pivot towards blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

CME Group launched CFTC-regulated options for Solana and XRP, expanding institutional access to these altcoins. Trading in both options is now live on the exchange, following strong trading volumes for Solana and XRP futures. This move reflects growing institutional interest in major altcoins like SOL and XRP.

Poland’s national security chief believes Russia has been using cryptocurrencies to fund espionage operations across EU countries. Russian intelligence operatives have infiltrated Poland, and there are concerns about foreign powers financing espionage through cryptocurrencies. Poland is advancing a bill to regulate digital assets to counter Russia’s crypto funding efforts. Russia has a history of using…

Ukrainian crypto influencer Konstantin Galish, known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead in his Lamborghini in Kyiv with a gunshot wound, amid a cryptocurrency market downturn. Authorities are investigating possible links to a $30 million crypto loss during the market crash. Galish was a prominent trader and educator in the crypto community.

The U.K.-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web Company has purchased $12.1 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 2,650 BTC as part of its long-term plan. Despite growing corporate Bitcoin treasuries, the novelty and market enthusiasm for this strategy seem to be decreasing, impacting the company’s stock price.

Crypto.com in the UAE has received IPA for SVF license, allowing residents to pay government fees in digital assets converted to UAE dirhams. This approval builds on their existing VASP license from VARA. The UAE is also progressing with a Digital Dirham CBDC and a dirham-backed stablecoin, AE Coin, for digital transactions.