Category: crypto

Bitcoin’s price movements could be influenced by the copper-gold ratio, with potential for recovery in 2026. Whale selling in 2025 has decreased, but institutional flows remain negative. Concerns of a prolonged crypto winter persist, with expectations of gold-silver profit-taking and liquidity rotation into BTC. Market sentiment remains in extreme fear territory.

Santiment identifies Solana whale accumulation, NYC’s new mayor, Buffett’s exit, and MicroStrategy’s BTC bet as key narratives shaping crypto and macro sentiment in 2026. The data shows strong liquidity and bullish sentiment in the crypto market, with traditional finance events still influencing market psychology. Market analytics firm Santiment highlights these trends as dominant narratives in…

Coinbase’s David Duong predicts that in 2026, ETFs, regulated stablecoins, and tokenized assets will drive global crypto adoption, with clearer regulations enabling institutional participation. Recent developments, such as the GENIUS Act and MiCA regulations, are shaping the integration of crypto into traditional financial systems. Coinbase’s acquisition and lawsuits reflect the industry’s rapid evolution.

HTX claims to have maintained a 100% reserve ratio for core assets for 38 months, with user USDT balances surging by 154% in 2025. Bitcoin holdings remained stable, and the exchange added USDC and WLFI to its PoR scope. HTX operates a “100% Redemption” policy and offers real-time verification through a public PoR page.

Tether acquired 8,888 BTC in Q4 2025, totaling over 96,000 bitcoins. This marks the third consecutive quarter of the same purchase amount. Tether allocates up to 15% of profits into Bitcoin as part of its reserve diversification strategy, positioning BTC as a core asset alongside traditional reserves on its balance sheet.

A class-action suit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks over Voyager promotions was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction in Florida. The lawsuit alleged that Cuban and the Mavericks promoted Voyager Digital’s products, leading to investor losses. Plaintiffs can refile elsewhere as litigation against Voyager continues.

Trump Media and Technology Group is partnering with Crypto.com to distribute a new digital token to shareholders on a 1:1 basis per DJT share. The token will offer rewards and benefits across Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth Predict. Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes expressed excitement about utilizing Crypto.com’s blockchain technology for this initiative.

The Reserve Bank of India is urging major economies to prioritize the development of central bank digital currencies over stablecoins due to concerns about financial stability and monetary sovereignty. The RBI believes that CBDCs maintain the “singleness of money” and the integrity of the financial system, offering superior benefits compared to stablecoins. Adoption of CBDCs…

South Korea has postponed its Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026 due to disagreements between regulators on stablecoin reserves and enforcement powers. The law aims to improve investor protection by introducing no-fault liability for operators and requiring over 100% reserve backing for stablecoins. This delay creates uncertainty for cryptocurrency firms in South Korea.

Binance will delist spot and margin pairs for BCH, TAO, AVAX, LTC, SUI, ADA, and LINK against FDUSD on Jan. 6, with limited price reaction on the tokens. The exchange did not provide a reason for the delisting decision, affecting users’ ability to transfer these assets into isolated margin accounts.