Author: Chris Smith
What is USDT?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether (USDT) is a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a fiat currency—in this case, the US dollar.
What Are Decentralized Exchanges?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA DEX is a platform for exchanging cryptocurrencies that operates on a decentralized network, such as a blockchain.
Clarity Act Scheduled for Senate Committee Markup Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is poised for a critical legislative step.
US Bitcoin ETFs See First Net Outflows of 2026 Totaling $243 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe initial inflow surge for US spot Bitcoin ETFs has reversed.
Crypto Market Framework Faces Multi-Year Delay, Analysts Warn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS legislation designed to establish clear regulations for digital asset markets is likely to face significant delays.
Grayscale Announces Initial Staking Distribution for US Ethereum ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has announced a staking rewards distribution for its Ethereum Staking exchange-traded fund, marking the first scheduled payout from onchain staking for any US-listed spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded product.
Coinbase to Halt Peso Services in Argentina Following Strategic Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will suspend its peso-based services in Argentina approximately one year after launching in the active Latin American crypto market.
PwC Ramps Up Crypto Focus Amid US Regulatory Changes: Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the world’s major accounting firms, PwC, is taking steps to deepen its involvement in the cryptocurrency sector, moving away from its previously cautious position.
India’s Central Bank Advocates for CBDCs Over Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Reserve Bank of India has issued a stark warning, positioning privately issued stablecoins as a potential threat to financial stability and public trust in money.
Coinbase Predicts 2026 Surge in Crypto Adoption Fueled by Key Trends
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto adoption is poised to accelerate in 2026 as several major trends build upon each other, states Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.
Stablecoins Explained
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by linking their market value to an external reference.
Cypherpunk Holdings Expands Major ZEC Treasury Position
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nasdaq-listed company with backing from Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has significantly increased its stake in the privacy cryptocurrency Zcash.
South Korea Postpones Crypto Legislation Amid Stablecoin Debate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean legislators have reportedly postponed the submission of a comprehensive digital asset bill, which includes provisions for domestic stablecoins, due to unresolved critical issues.
XRP Products Defy Trend as Broader Crypto ETPs See Sustained Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile XRP-focused exchange-traded products attracted $70 million in inflows, the wider crypto fund market remained bearish for a second consecutive week.
Trust Wallet Begins Repaying Users After $7 Million Extension Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrust Wallet announced on Friday the start of a formal reimbursement program for users impacted by a security breach in its Chrome browser extension.
China Introduces Interest Payments to Boost Digital Yuan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank announced a comprehensive overhaul of its digital yuan framework this Monday.
What is Bitcoin?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBitcoin is a digital currency created by Satoshi Nakamoto to allow people send and receive money without the need of intermediaries.
Institutional Onboarding Spurs Unprecedented SEC Filing Activity in 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThroughout 2025, the volume of blockchain-related disclosures in SEC filings surged dramatically, reaching roughly 8,000 mentions by August and staying notably high through November.
Gold-Backed Stablecoins Approach $4 Billion Market Capitalization in 2025 Surge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion in market capitalization, nearly tripling since the start of 2025, according to market data.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Hit by Year-End Selling Amid Holiday Liquidity Lull
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot BTC and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net outflows on Tuesday, as investors derisked portfolios ahead of the Christmas holiday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $188.6 million in net […]
IMF Confirms Talks on Sale of El Salvador’s Chivo Wallet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe International Monetary Fund’s mission chief for El Salvador has confirmed that authorities are engaged in negotiations for the sale of the state-operated Chivo Bitcoin wallet.
Bitcoin ETF Dominance Holds Steady in 2025 as Ethereum Slowly Gains Ground
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin remained the unequivocal institutional favorite in 2025, maintaining overwhelming dominance in the crypto ETF arena.
ETHZilla Sells $74.5 Million in Ether to Settle Convertible Debt
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto treasury firm ETHZilla has liquidated a portion of its Ether holdings to address outstanding debt.
Bybit Announces 2026 Phase-Out of Services in Japan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBybit will initiate a gradual discontinuation of services for residents of Japan starting in 2026.
Crypto Market Lacks Sufficient Fear Signals to Confirm Bottom, Analyst Warns
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency traders have not displayed adequate fear on social platforms to validate a market bottom.
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