Cryptomonnaies, NFTs & Investissements

Gold is rallying on rate cut expectations and geopolitical risk, while bitcoin has struggled to hold key psychological levels and remains sensitive to the same forces that tend to hit equities and other risk assets.

Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance. Ondo plans an early 2026 rollout of tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana.The tokens are custody-backed. Underlying securities sit with US-registered broker-dealers, while onchain holders receive economic exposure rather than shareholder rights.Minting and redemption are designed to keep tokens anchored to real assets on a 24/5 basis, while transfers and trading can operate 24/7.Read more

Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilizes, miners capitulate and liquidity conditions turn supportive. Bitcoin (BTC) may establish a local bottom after dropping by over 35% from its record high of around $126,200 established two months ago, based on a mix of technical and on-chain indicators.Key takeaways:Momentum, miner capitulation and liquidity indicators point to fading selling pressure.Read more

Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance. Hong Kong regulators will proceed with legislating licensing regimes for crypto dealers and custodians after wrapping up consultations, as part of a broader push to tighten oversight.In a Wednesday announcement, the city’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that they had concluded consultations on proposed licensing regimes, which would require firms providing crypto dealings or custody services in Hong Kong to obtain licenses once the framework takes effect.The move adds to the city’s expanding crypto licensing framework. Earlier in 2025, Hong Kong brought its Stablecoin Ordinance into force, opening a new licensing regime for stablecoin issuers. Read more

The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX’s collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January. Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, sentenced to two years in prison for her role in the misuse of clients’ funds at cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will be released in a matter of weeks following an update from US federal authorities.As of Wednesday, Ellison’s release from federal custody will be Jan. 21, according to information provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The former Alameda CEO was transferred out of prison in October and relocated to a Residential Reentry Management field office in New York City, where she had been expected to remain until Feb. 20, her initially announced release date.  The reason for the truncated four-week timeline for Ellison’s release was not publicly specified. However, many federal inmates are eligible for good-conduct credits and…

Bitcoin Magazine Gemini Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Break and Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2026 Gemini predicts that in 2026, Bitcoin’s market maturation may break its traditional four-year cycle, political engagement with crypto will rise, prediction markets will grow, digital asset treasury firms will consolidate, and at least one nation may convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. This post Gemini Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Break and Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

XRP’s price action aligns with broader market trends, but, contrarily, negative social sentiment may signal a potential rebound.

The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.

Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2. As the crypto space headed into the last month of 2025, the mood was different from previous cycles. The year didn’t bring another decentralized finance (DeFi) summer or non-fungible token (NFT) euphoria, but instead ushered in a slow and sober pivot toward utility. Decentralized applications (DApps) are software programs that run on blockchain networks, rather than centralized servers. By using smart contracts, DApps allow users to interact directly with apps for payments, finance, gaming or social media while retaining greater control over identities and assets. Active builders held steady in 2025 but shifted their priorities to a longer-term outlook. According to Electric Capital’s Developer Report, the number of full-time crypto developers — defined as contributors committing code at least 10 days per month — rose 5% year-on-year, even as total…

Bitcoin Magazine Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution Stablecoins are ultimately capped by a ceiling that Bitcoin is positioned to smash right through. They are not an existential threat to Bitcoin. This post Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Roy Sheinfeld.

The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.

The Aave community has become sharply divided over control of the protocol’s brand and related assets, intensifying an ongoing dispute over the relationship between the DAO and Aave Labs.

XRP’s price action was characterized by high volume at resistance, suggesting larger players were selling into strength.

Several VC-backed crypto projects now trade at market capitalizations well below the valuations assigned during their last private funding rounds. Several blockchain startups once valued near $1 billion now have market capitalizations that are only a fraction of those figures, as tighter liquidity forces valuation resets.This is evident across several high profile projects, according to data compiled by CryptoRank.Humanity Protocol, which carried a venture valuation of around $1 billion, now has a market capitalization of about $285 million. Fuel Network, also previously valued near $1 billion, is trading closer to $11 million, while Bubblemaps, once assigned a similar venture capital (VC) valuation, has a market cap of about $6 million.Read more

Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.

In 2025, non-fungible tokens were reshaped by falling volumes, cultural repositioning and a growing focus on real-world use cases. In 2021, a non-fungible token (NFT) by digital artist Beeple was sold for a staggering $69.3 million at a Christie’s auction. Roughly a year later, blockchain entrepreneur Deepak Thapliyal bought a CryptoPunk NFT for $23.7 million in one of the most expensive digital art pieces ever sold.But those were the glory days of NFTs, when digital collectibles routinely commanded eight-figure prices and mainstream institutions rushed to legitimize the market.In 2025, the market has changed, with NFT trading volumes down sharply from their 2021 peaks and buyers placing greater emphasis on utility, community and long-term relevance rather than headline-grabbing prices.Read more

Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) frustrated traders on Christmas Eve as rangebound BTC price action contrasted with record highs in gold and silver.Key points:Bitcoin plays a “waiting game” as bidders stay focused on precious metals.Read more

The USD1 stablecoin added $150 million to its market capitalization after Binance announced an incentive program offering up to 20% yield. The World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) stablecoin linked to the family of US President Donald Trump gained $150 million in market capitalization on Wednesday after Binance announced a yield program centered around the token.The stablecoin’s market capitalization climbed from $2.74 billion to $2.89 billion on Wednesday after Binance announced its “booster program,” offering up to 20% annual percentage rate (APR) on USD1 flexible products for deposits exceeding $50,000.The “first promotion” was designed to “help USD1 holders to maximize their rewards” and runs until Jan. 23, 2026, with passive yield for the bonus tiered APR distributed directly in Binance users’ earn accounts daily, according to the announcement.Read more

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Adds 451 Bitcoin, Total BTC Holdings Surpass $1 Billion Trump Media just added 451 Bitcoin to its holdings, bringing its total to 11,542 BTC worth over $1 billion as part of its ongoing crypto treasury strategy. This post Trump Media Adds 451 Bitcoin, Total BTC Holdings Surpass $1 Billion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. This post Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles at $90,000 as Christmas Trading Looms The bitcoin price briefly climbed above $90,000 after rising from $88,000 during Asian and European hours, before retreating toward $88,000 again during U.S. trading. This post Bitcoin Price Struggles at $90,000 as Christmas Trading Looms first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies. Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, has purchased additional ARB tokens, signaling long-term conviction in the network at a time when sentiment across the sector has weakened, and governance token prices have faced sustained pressure.In a post on X this week, Offchain Labs said it remains “committed to growing the Arbitrum ecosystem in a meaningful way,” adding that it has increased its direct exposure to Arbitrum (ARB) under an approved purchase plan. The development company said the move reflects its intention to continue “doubling down on the development of Arbitrum in all respects.”Read more

A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.

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XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path. Social sentiment toward XRP (XRP) has tanked into the “fear zone,” an occurrence that has preceded strong rallies in the past.Key takeaways:Social sentiment toward XRP has plunged into the « fear zone, » levels that have historically preceded strong rallies. Read more

APT has support at $1.56 and resistance at $1.63, per CoinDesk technical models.

Bitcoin holds near $87,000 as on-chain activity and exchange inflows fall, signalling tight liquidity and looming volatility. While Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover near $87,000, onchain activity and exchange liquidity metrics suggest that the market is operating in a low-participation period, limiting its move above $90,000.Key takeaways:Bitcoin traded near $88,000 as network activity fell to yearly lows, alongside a reduction in sell pressure. Read more

The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.

The largest deals of the year included Coinbase’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken’s $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple’s $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Target $94,000 Break for Momentum Into New Year With resilient support at $84,000 holding firm, Bitcoin bulls are gaining confidence ahead of large options expiring December 26 at a $100,000 max pain level amid expected low liquidity. This post Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Target $94,000 Break for Momentum Into New Year first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene – Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out? Ether (ETH) has experienced renewed accumulation from large whales over the past few days, despite the price being compressed under $3,000. However, recent onchain and futures data indicate growing pressure for a potential breakout. Key takeaways:Large whales added over $2 billion worth of ETH in recent days despite muted price action.Read more

Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime. For years, the cryptocurrency industry has operated under a patchwork of conflicting regulations — at times banned outright, at others welcomed with arms wide open and often left uncomfortably in between. But 2025 marked a notable shift toward greater regulatory clarity in several major jurisdictions, as governments moved away from ambiguity and toward more structured cryptoasset frameworks.Five key jurisdictions recognized that clarity and accessibility in crypto licensing can coexist with consumer protection and financial integrity. The result has been a new generation of streamlined frameworks that balance innovation with oversight, making it easier for legitimate projects to launch and operate.Read more

Investors are showing increased risk aversion, with significant outflows from crypto investment products last week.

Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund. El Salvador, the first country in the world to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, was seen by many in the industry as a pioneer. In 2025, the small country’s Bitcoin ambitions met reality.The Central American country made waves in 2021 when the Legislative Assembly approved a bill that required all merchants, stores and places of business to accept Bitcoin (BTC) as a form of payment. Proponents believed it would set off a chain of Bitcoin adoption and be a boon for the country’s economy.Ambitious adoption plans, including the issuance of bonds to fund a “Bitcoin City,” met lukewarm adoption from Salvadorans. Adoption was further muddied by concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Read more

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto: Trend Research has become one of Ethereum’s largest corporate whales after its latest purchase raised its holdings to 580,000 Ether (ETH), Anthony Pompliano argued Bitcoin’s dampened price means it won’t crash next year and the International Monetary Fund pressed El Salvador to sell its Chivo Bitcoin wallet.Trend Research purchased 46,379 Ether on Wednesday to raise its holdings to about 580,000 ETH, making it larger than most public Ethereum treasuries tracked by CoinGecko.Only two listed companies, SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies, currently report bigger ETH balances, with 859,853 ETH and 4,066,062 ETH, respectively.Read more

The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.

New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.

Kraken’s pending IPO and the wave of crypto companies seeking public listings may help the industry attract more TradFi capital. A potential initial public offering (IPO) next year by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken may attract fresh capital from traditional finance (TradFi) investors.Bitcoin recorded an all-time high price above $126,000 on Oct. 6, but hasn’t recovered from a $19 billion liquidation event that hit the industry a few days later. At the time of writing, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading at $87,015 per coin, down 6% in two weeks, according to CoinGecko.Still, Dan Tapiero, founder and CEO of 50T Funds, claimed that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is « still mid-stage.” He added that Kraken’s IPO and an increasing number of (M&As) may provide the necessary tailwinds to bring new capital from TradFi.Read more

Bitcoin Magazine Despite a Volatile December For Bitcoin, Bullish Signals Are Emerging: VanEck Bitcoin faced a turbulent Q4 in 2025, with December seeing a nearly 9% drop and record volatility since April, yet VanEck’s mid-December “ChainCheck” report notes improving liquidity and resetting speculative leverage, providing cautious optimism for long-term holders. This post Despite a Volatile December For Bitcoin, Bullish Signals Are Emerging: VanEck first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration. Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing scrutiny over his recent $10 million purchase of AAVE tokens, with some in the crypto community claiming it was used to boost his voting power in a key governance proposal.In a Wednesday post on X, Robert Mullins, a decentralized finance (DeFi) strategist and liquidity specialist, argued that the purchase was meant to increase Kulechov’s “voting power in anticipation to vote for a proposal directly against the token holders best interests.”He added: “This is a clear example of tokens not being equipped to adequately disincentivize governance attacks.”Read more

Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review. With the end of the year in sight, Asia Express looks back at some of the most significant developments for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in the region in 2025.The rise of Bitcoin treasury firms was a major development in Asia in 2024, after Japan-based Metaplanet adopted the blueprint popularized by Michael Saylor’s Strategy.In 2025, the model gained a formal label with the firms now known as digital asset treasury companies, or DATs. But for many DATs, the embrace of Bitcoin was really just a last-ditch attempt to revive moribund share prices. Several had little to do with crypto prior to their pivots, and DAT announcements often triggered short-lived stock rallies before prices normalized.Read more

Bitcoin Magazine Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes  Arizona state Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced legislation and a constitutional amendment to exempt virtual currency from property taxes and protect blockchain node operators from local taxation, positioning the state as more crypto-friendly. This post Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin and several major altcoins turned down from their overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears continue to sell on rallies. Key points:Bitcoin’s failure to sustain above $90,000 indicates a negative sentiment, where rallies are being sold into.Several major altcoins threaten to break below their recent lows.Read more

Bitcoin Magazine Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès Reveals Details of 2014 Collapse and Japanese Detention From running the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange to building a trusted VPN with Intel SGX, Mark Karpelès discusses his journey and ongoing work with Roger Ver. This post Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès Reveals Details of 2014 Collapse and Japanese Detention first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

VanEck’s David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

The $0.13 level is crucial; if Dogecoin can reclaim it, a short-covering bounce is possible, but failure may lead to further declines.

The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins.

Bitcoin Magazine Interhash Acquires Controlling Stake in Neopool Interhash acquired a controlling stake in Neopool, a top-ranked, highly efficient Bitcoin mining pool, to support its growth and scaling. This post Interhash Acquires Controlling Stake in Neopool first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Measured against U.S. money supply, gold is back at levels that marked major historical peaks, while bitcoin retraces toward a key cycle floor.