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Bitcoin rose over 2% to top $90,000 as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes faded, with altcoins like ether, XRP, and solana gaining 3% or more. 2 posts
Ethereum developers named 'Hegota' as the second major upgrade for late 2026, following 'Glamsterdam' in early 2026, accelerating the development roadmap. 1 post
Altcoins XRP, dogecoin, and solana outperformed bitcoin and ether in thin weekend trading, while bitcoin remained range-bound between $86,500 and $90,000. 1 post
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Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch
Lighter’s LIT token has not yet begun open trading, but the market has already drawn a sharp line around its valuation after Tuesday's airdrop. (Rudy and Peter Skitterians/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Lighter's LIT token has not yet begun open trading, but its premarket valuation
Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet shares (TradingView) What to know: Metaplanet bought 4,279 Bitcoin for about $451 million, taking total holdings to 35,102 BTC as part of its long-term treasury strategy. The company shares ended the year up around 8% at 405 yen. The company's bitcoin income generation business, which
Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital
Institutions are using bitcoin option playbook techniques for altcoins. (Michał Parzuchowski/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns. STS Digital reports a rise in altc
Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% airdrop
(Christian Allard/Unsplash) What to know: Lighter has launched its native cryptocurrency, the LIT token, to integrate traditional markets with decentralized finance (DeFi). The LIT token supply is split evenly between the ecosystem and team/investors, with a portion airdropped to early participa
Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins
(Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash) What to know: Bitcoin's volatility has stabilized, reflecting a lack of market conviction, while silver's volatility has surged due to supply constraints and increased demand. Silver's price has risen over 1575% this year, driven by demand from green technologies and e
BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets
What to know: BlackRock's tokenized money market fund BUIDL has paid out $100 million in dividends since its launch in March 2024. The fund, valued at over $2 billion, invests in short-dated U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, and is one of the largest tokenized cash products. BUIDL tokens are u
ETH, ADA SOL slip as year-end selling lingers as bitcoin traders eye $80,000 to $100,000 range
What to know: Bitcoin and major tokens declined in thin year-end trading, with Bitcoin hovering around $87,300, down about 3%. Asian stocks cooled after a seven-day winning streak, while global equities dipped for the first time in eight sessions. Copper surged to a 10th straight gain, driven by a
Dogecoin breaks support as year-end selling drags DOGE to $0.123
(CoinDesk Data) What to know: Dogecoin fell 3% to $0.1226 as year-end selling pressure broke a key support level. Whale wallets distributed 150 million DOGE, capping rallies despite oversold conditions. Open interest rose above $1.5 billion, indicating futures traders' continued exposure. In
XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way
(CoinDesk Data) What to know: XRP fell to $1.85 after breaking the $1.87 support, with increased exchange inflows indicating potential selling pressure. Institutional interest remains strong, but recent on-chain data shows a shift towards selling rather than accumulating XRP. Technical analysis
Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions
An abstract illustration of the crypto ecosystem. (Midjourney / Modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi says 2026 will deliver both upside and downside surprises across crypto markets. He expects established chains and infrastructure to outperform newer, hea
As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto
Representative Maxine Waters wants a hearing to ask SEC Chairman Atkins about his crypto decisions, among other things. (screen capture, House Financial Services Committee) What to know: Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, called for a he
Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization
What to know: Flow decided against rolling back its blockchain after a $3.9 million exploit, opting instead for a recovery plan that preserves transaction history. The initial rollback proposal faced criticism for potentially undermining decentralization and creating operational risks. The revised
Aptos' APT declines on below average volume
Aptos' APT declines on below average volume. What to know: APT declined 1.7% to $1.70. Trading volume dropped 16% below the 30-day average. Price action remains range-bound between $1.69 support and $1.80 resistance. APT declined 1.7% to $1.70. Trading volume dropped 16% below the 30-day ave
Crypto winter looms in 2026, but Cantor sees institutional growth and onchain shifts
(Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Cantor Fitzgerald said crypto may be entering a new downturn, but sees rising institutional adoption. Real-world asset tokenization and DEX trading are growing despite softening bitcoin prices, a new report sa
Bitmine's ether stash tops 4.1 million tokens as crypto and cash holdings reach $13.2 billion
Thomas Lee, Bitmine chairman (CoinDesk). What to know: Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) now holds 4.11 million ether, equal to about 3.4% of total supply, alongside $1 billion in cash. The company said it added more than 44,000 ETH in the past week and has staked over 408,000 tokens of the cryptocurrenc
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polkadot (DOT) Rises 6% Over Weekend
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2696.43, up 0.4% (+10.39) since 4 p.m. ET on Friday. Fifteen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: DOT (+6.0%) and ADA (+4.
Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets
Polkadot falls as token underperforms wider crypto market. What to know: DOT slipped 2% to $1.84 as the wider crypto market fell just marginally. A technical breakout would target the $2.00-$2.50 range. DOT slipped 2% to $1.84 as the wider crypto market fell just marginally. A technical brea
Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR) What to know: Strategy purchased 1,229 bitcoin for $108.8 million last week at an average price of $88,568, lifting total holdings to 672,497 BTC. The purchase was funded through the sale of $108.8 million in common stock, with MSTR shares do
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data
Russia's majority state-owned bank, Sberbank, issued the country's first crypto-backed loan. (Perituss/Wikimedia Commons modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Sberbank issued Russia's first bitcoin-backed loan to a major bitcoin miner, marking a pilot transaction with potential for future expansio
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
Seoul, South Korea (csk/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Seoul-based Mirae Asset is considering buying South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake for as much as 140 billion won ($97 million). The exchange is the fourth-largest
Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt
BTCUSD (TradingView) What to know: Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and dragging major altcoins lower. The decline aligns with a drop in Nasdaq futures, highlighting their strong positive correlation. Traders have reduced their leveraged positions as open interest in
Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range
L1 tokens broadly underperformed in 2025 despite a backdrop of regulatory and institutional wins. Explore the key trends defining ten major blockchains below. Lo que debes saber: 2025 was defined by a stark divergence: structural progress collided with stagnant price action. Institutional milesto
Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record
Tokenized silver is in demand as the metal's price rises. (Scottsdale Mint modified by CoinDesk) What to know: Interest in silver is rising in tokenized markets, with trading volumes increasing alongside futures and ETFs due to recent price volatility. The tokenized version of the iShares Silver
Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework
PBOC to let banks pay interest on clients' digital yuan holdings. What to know: The People's Bank of China will implement a new digital yuan framework on Jan. 1, allowing commercial banks to pay interest on digital currency holdings. The digital yuan will transition from digital cash to digital
XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says
Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together, Novograt asks. (CoinDesk) What to know: Novogratz noted that while XRP and ADA have strong fan bases, their adoption remains weak. He emphasized that tokens not considered 'money' like bitcoin will be valued based on revenue, usage, and measurable value