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Crypto altseaon unlikely in 2026 as ‘blue-chip survivors’ to win out: Analyst

CoinEx’s Jeff Ko tells Cointelegraph there likely won’t be an altseason in 2026 as liquidity will flow into the top cryptocurrencies.

CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs

CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rally

Bitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.

BlackRock pins Bitcoin ETF as major theme alongside T-bills, tech stocks

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion asset manager's homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the market heads into 2026.

Bitmine’s stash crosses 4M ETH after latest $40M buy

Bitmine's Ether haul now exceeds 4 million tokens worth over $12 billion after the company purchased nearly 100 million Ether in the past week.

Recent Bitcoin miner capitulation may signal bottom is near: VanEck

Bitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices.

Wall Street’s bid on crypto dominated 2025 but what’s the demand outlook for 2026?

Federal Reserve policy and crypto-friendly regulation could be setting the market up for a bullish 2026, but there are still a handful of hurdles investors should be aware of.

Palmer Luckey’s Erebor hits $4.3B valuation as regulators advance bank charter

Luckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking.

EU council endorses offline and online versions of digital euro

The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version.

ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt

The transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile.

Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchain

Two bills and one resolution proposed by state lawmaker Wendy Rogers could allow Arizona voters to change the state's taxation laws applied to digital assets and blockchain.

Strategy boosts USD reserve with $748M stock sale, skips Bitcoin purchases

The company sold about 4.5 million common shares last week, lifting its cash reserves to $2.19 billion while pausing Bitcoin purchases.

David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘

Following Michael Selig's confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer "clear regulatory guidelines" for digital assets.

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

Behind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight.

Tokenized US Treasurys surge 50x since 2024, marking shift toward on-chain finance

From niche experiment to $7 billion market, tokenized US Treasurys are quietly becoming a major driver of institutional onchain yield.

Price predictions 12/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but higher levels are expected to attract strong selling by the bears.

JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report

The move by the traditional banking giant would represent a significant deepening of ties to the crypto industry and change in CEO Jamie Dimon’s approach to digital assets.

Ether analysts see ‘upward breakout’ as ETH price returns to $3K

Ether rebounded 16% to reclaim $3,000 as whales accumulate heavily, exchange supply hits nine-year lows and network activity surges.

Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push

Coinbase is buying The Clearing Company as it expands into prediction markets and broadens its product lineup beyond crypto trading.

Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%

The Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has seen its fair share of controversy, and its token is ending the year significantly down.

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