Category: crypto

BlockTower founder Ari Paul believes the crypto markets are at a critical juncture, with two potential outcomes. One scenario is that the market has already peaked due to slow real-world adoption and mixed results from initiatives like El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment. The other possibility is a broader correction within an upward trend, driven by distrust…

Cryptocurrency markets are changing, making it unlikely for most altcoins to reach their previous all-time highs due to liquidity issues and capital concentration in large-cap assets. The traditional four-year cycle models may no longer apply, with the market showing faster declines and potential earlier recovery, driven by institutional capital.

Web3 security firm CertiK was awarded “Best Security & Compliance Solution 2026” at the SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards. The company has expanded into the Middle East, offering institutional-grade crypto security from its Abu Dhabi branch. CertiK has partnered with ADGM regulators to provide enterprise security solutions via Skynet.

Zcash’s price declined by 7% in 24 hours, with large holders reducing their positions by 38% in the past week. This raised concerns about the cryptocurrency’s future. Technical analysis shows a bearish flag pattern forming, with a potential 66% decline if the pattern completes. Exchange flow data also indicates selling activity.

Aave Labs proposed a plan to send 100% of product revenue to Aave DAO, seeking funding in return. This would redirect income from Aave products to the DAO treasury, placing token holders at the center of value creation. The community’s response has been mixed, with some seeing it as a step towards greater alignment while…

Coinbase reported a quarterly loss of $670 million in Q4 2025 due to market volatility and lower trading activity. Despite this, the company posted record operational metrics for the full year, with gains in trading activity and product adoption. Coinbase expanded into futures, global markets, and new financial products to reduce reliance on spot trading.

Federal Reserve researchers propose creating a separate crypto risk category in derivatives markets due to unique risks and high volatility. The proposal suggests categorizing stablecoins and floating cryptocurrencies differently to improve margin accuracy and reduce under-collateralization in OTC trades. This move aims to align margin requirements with the specific risks of crypto assets.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins highlighted the growing legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding prediction markets, calling them a “huge issue” for federal regulators. The SEC is coordinating with the CFTC on oversight, with questions arising over the jurisdiction of these markets and the potential regulation of event-based contracts resembling securities.

BitGo Holdings, Inc. and 21Shares have strengthened their global partnership to provide enhanced staking and custody services for a variety of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and ETFs. This collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles, with BitGo offering secure asset storage and potential staking yields for 21Shares’ products.

The CFTC has expanded its 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee with executives from leading crypto firms like Coinbase and Ripple. The committee will help modernize regulatory oversight and support the agency’s goal of future-proofing U.S. financial markets. The majority of the committee members are from digital asset firms.