Author: James Wilson
Tether’s Paolo Ardoino warns an AI bubble could hit Bitcoin in 2026 but says deeper crashes are unlikely as institutional demand and RWA tokenization grow. Summary Paolo Ardoino says a bursting AI bubble in U.S. equities is Bitcoin’s main 2026 risk due to ongoing correlation with capital markets. He does not expect new 80% drawdowns, citing growing holdings by pension funds, governments and long-term investors reshaping Bitcoin’s supply. Ardoino backs real-world asset tokenization, criticizes Europe’s MiCA regime, and warns crypto treasury firms must build real operating businesses. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said a potential bubble forming around artificial intelligence could…
Altcoins continue to lag behind Bitcoin as technical weakness and rising BTC dominance prevent a sustained rotation into the broader market. Summary Bitcoin dominance has climbed toward the 58–59% range, absorbing liquidity that would normally fuel an altcoin season. Most altcoins are trading well below their 200-day moving averages, showing limited recovery momentum across major exchanges. On-chain valuation metrics suggest Bitcoin is in an accumulation phase, reinforcing capital concentration in BTC over higher-risk assets. Altcoins continue to struggle, with technical pressure and capital rotation toward Bitcoin pushing any near-term hopes of an altcoin season further out. According to a Dec.…
SUI price rebounded from a nearly two-week downtrend as crypto asset manager Bitwise filed to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the Sui token. Summary Bitwise had filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to launch a spot ETF tracking the SUI token. SUI rebounded over 4.5% from monthly lows following the announcement. Bitwise submitted its Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for the “Bitwise Sui ETF,” a product designed to track the spot market price of the SUI token, which serves as the native asset of the layer 1 Sui blockchain network. An S-1 filing…
A resident of Mexico who served as a senior promoter in the IcomTech crypto Ponzi has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison. Summary Magdaleno Mendoza, an IconTech senior promoter, was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison. Mendoza has been ordered to pay over $789,000 in restitution and forfeit $1.5 million. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Magdaleno Mendoza has been handed a prison sentence for his role in helping orchestrate the multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that targeted working-class Spanish-speaking investors. Mendoza allegedly exploited the trust of victims by…
BCH was up over 7% on Friday, backed by renewed whale buying. It has formed a multi-year double bottom pattern that, if confirmed, could push gains of up to 65% for the token. Summary BCH price is up 7% over the past day. Whales have shown renewed interest in the token lately. A multi-year double bottom pattern has been forming on the weekly chart. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rallied 7.1% over the past 24 hours to an intraday high of $585 at the time of writing. At this price, it is up 28% from its November…
Key Takeaways The breach, which exposed non-sensitive data of claimants involved in FTX’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings FTX noted that despite the breach, no sensitive information such as account passwords, internal systems, or financial funds were compromised. In the wake of a recent cybersecurity breach involving Kroll, a third-party agent responsible for managing creditor claims, FTX Derivatives Exchange has taken swift action to safeguard its users and prevent potential future incidents. The financially distressed crypto trading company has opted to temporarily suspend accounts of affected users accessing its claims portal, as it aims to mitigate risks and ensure the security of…
There are multiple options when it comes to safeguarding and storing your crypto assets. Further, if we talk specifically, you can store ADA in one of the many Cardano Wallets (both online and offline). However, choosing the most suitable wallet often becomes very tricky. Therefore, we’re here with an article on the best Cardano Wallets that will help you find the best wallet according to your needs. What is Cardano? Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform developed for innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs. Cardano is the first peer-reviewed-based blockchain network that entirely relies on community research and proof-of-stake consensus. Cardano works…
Polymarket’s rise as a leading decentralised prediction market has spurred the creation of numerous analytics and insight platforms. These tools help traders navigate vast numbers of markets, monitor liquidity and volume, track price movements, and gauge sentiment. They deliver dashboards, alerts, and statistical analyses that make it easier to identify profitable opportunities, manage risk, and refine forecasting strategies. As Polymarket grows, analytics tools evolve to handle new chains, faster data feeds, and AI‑driven insights, helping both casual and professional traders make informed decisions in an increasingly complex ecosystem. Top 10 Polymarket Analytics Tools Hashdive Hashdive is a detailed Polymarket data…
Crypto prices today traded in a narrow range as traders paused to digest a key policy shift out of Japan. The total crypto market capitalization rose 0.4% to $3.02 trillion, but price action across major tokens stayed tight. Bitcoin was… Source link
A long-awaited decision in Washington is now set to reshape leadership at the U.S. derivatives regulator. Summary The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the 15th CFTC chairman. Selig brings prior experience from both the CFTC and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. His leadership comes as Congress debates expanding the CFTC’s role in crypto markets. A leadership change at a key U.S. market regulator is now set. Michael Selig was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 18 and will soon be sworn in as the 15th chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ending nearly a year of…