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An analyst says prediction markets like Polymarket structurally favor data‑rich insiders, leaving most retail traders exposed to loss, fake volume, and behavioral traps. A market analyst has issued a warning that up to 99% of retail users on prediction markets…
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Political scandal, Bitcoin accumulation, silver volatility, and creator coins collide as narratives—not fundamentals—drive short-term crypto sentiment and volatility. Cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment reported that political controversy, Bitcoin accumulation, precious metals volatility, and creator-coin speculation dominated social media discussion across multiple…
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A Dragonfly VC predicts a Big Tech crypto wallet, stronger BTC, stablecoin growth, and stricter DeFi rules reshaping institutional and retail crypto use by 2026. A major technology company will launch cryptocurrency wallet integration by 2026, according to a prediction…
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DAG Network’s AMA detailed new leadership, pending audits, a centralized launch phase, and conditional BDAG presale and listing timelines. DAG Network conducted a public question-and-answer session on December 29, 2025, addressing leadership changes, technical development status, and anticipated launch timelines…
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Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff frames BTC’s return to $90k as a chance to de‑risk, while rising leverage and whale withdrawals leave direction unclear. Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff stated the recent Bitcoin rally provides investors with a selling opportunity as the…
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Lighter has launched its long-anticipated token launch after releasing initial details around LIT and its role in the protocol. Lighter has launched its long-awaited native token. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Lighter announced the Lighter Infrastructure Token, positioning…
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Stablecoins, regulated DeFi, tokenized bonds, and AI‑enhanced smart contracts turn blockchain into invisible financial plumbing for businesses in 2025. Stablecoins and regulated decentralized finance platforms are facilitating mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, connecting traditional finance systems to everyday payment applications…
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Wall Street banks and crypto analysts issue sharply conflicting Bitcoin targets into 2026, underscoring uncertainty over “digital gold” and macro risks. Major financial institutions and industry analysts have released divergent price projections for Bitcoin over the next 12 to 24…
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SoftBank is in advanced talks to acquire DigitalBridge, sending DBRG shares sharply higher as the conglomerate doubles down on AI-driven digital infrastructure. DigitalBridge Group shares surged in premarket trading on Monday, December 29, 2025, following reports that SoftBank Group Corp.…
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Tokenized silver volumes soar 1,200% as prices hit record highs above $80, pushing tokenized metals past $300m and reflecting tight physical markets. Tokenized silver, where to from here? Monthly transfer volumes for tokenized versions of the iShares Silver Trust have…
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China will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, turning e‑CNY into a digital deposit currency and expanding cross‑border pilots. China’s central bank announced plans to transform the digital yuan into an interest-bearing deposit currency…
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Flow halts after a $3.9m exploit, ditches a full rollback plan and opts for targeted token burns to preserve user activity and restore trust. Flow blockchain’s proposal to reverse transactions following a $3.9 million exploit triggered opposition from ecosystem partners,…
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Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Russia’s central bank has proposed regulations that would allow non-qualified investors to trade limited cryptocurrencies, according to a framework submitted…
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Hyperliquid unstakes 1.2M HYPE for Jan. 6 team vesting, kicking off a 24‑month monthly unlock schedule alongside buybacks, burns and modest net inflation. Hyperliquid (HYPE) has unstaked 1.2 million HYPE tokens from Hyperliquid Labs ahead of a scheduled January 6…
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BitMart shows deeper, more stable Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual order book liquidity than rival exchanges, supporting tighter spreads and lower slippage for traders. Cryptocurrency exchange BitMart has demonstrated higher order book depth in Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual markets compared to…
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Gold-backed stablecoins have nearly tripled to $4b in 2025 as one token overtakes its rival, riding record gold prices, macro risk, and issuer vault accumulation. Gold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion in market capitalization, nearly tripling since the start…