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Bitcoin could go ‘sub-$50K if quantum isn’t solved by 2028: Capriole <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjJhYTAtOTIxNy03YjAwLThhYmQtNzhhMGRmNzFjZjM1LmpwZw==.jpg">Quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole says the price of Bitcoin could plummet if the network doesn’t develop resistance to quantum computing.

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Bitcoin Sub 50K Possible if Quantum Security Fix Not Deployed by 2028

Capriole founder Charles Edwards warns the price of Bitcoin could drop below $50,000 by 2028 if a quantum-resistant security patch is not deployed.

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Lightning Network hits record capacity on crypto exchange adoption <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjJhYTEtYjcwMy03MjJlLWI5N2EtZTZkM2VhOGEzNWQzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Lightning Network hits record capacity on crypto exchange adoption">Lightning Network’s capacity reached an all-time high as exchanges increased adoption, while a new Taproot Assets update has enabled multi-asset transactions.

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Lightning Network Hits Record Capacity As Exchange Adoption Surges

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network hit record capacity as Binance and OKX increased usage while Taproot Assets added stablecoin support.

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Exodus, MoonPay to roll out stablecoin in early 2026, joining gold rush <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI2YjAtZWI1ZS03YmM5LWE5MjItZTcyOGRkY2E4OWI4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Exodus, MoonPay to roll out stablecoin in early 2026, joining gold rush">Exodus partnered with MoonPay to launch a USD-backed stablecoin for everyday payments, integrating it into Exodus Pay for self-custodial transactions.

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Exodus And MoonPay Launch New Stablecoin For Everyday Use

Exodus and MoonPay announced a new USD-backed stablecoin for 2026, targeting everyday payments.

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US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI5N2YtMmM0NC03OTJhLWE2NjMtYzQyMTZhMDI0NTE5LmpwZw==.jpg">The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages.

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Coinbase, Robinhood Lend Talent to US ‘Tech Force’

Coinbase and Robinhood are among over two dozen tech firms that will help plug the US government’s “critical skills gaps” in technology and s...

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Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjJhMGEtNjM0MS03ZTQyLTgwZWItYTEwYmM4ZThlODVjLmpwZw==.jpg">Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app. 

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Aave Shared Its 2026 Roadmap, Targeting Protocol Scaling, RWA Growth

After disclosing the end of a 4-year-long SEC probe, Aave has shared its 2026 roadmap, targeting protocol scaling, RWA growth and adoption through ...

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Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI5YTUtYmRkNS03Njk1LWIyNmItZjZjMWNkYzFlNjgyLmpwZw==.jpg">Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital.

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Tether Invests in Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Startup Speed1

Tether and Ego Death Capital have invested $8 million in Speed, a payments platform that utilizes the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate enter...

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Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI5MWEtNjM3Yy03NTMyLTllZjgtMzdjM2IyOTI2ZmRkLmpwZw==.jpg">The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen.

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Over 100 Crypto ETPs Could Launch In 2026: Bitwise

Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen said on the Bankless podcast that the SEC’s generic listing standards will speed up the approval and launch of ...

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Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI5MmQtMDZmZC03Nzg4LWFjNmMtZjc2NDMwNmE5YTVlLmpwZw==.jpg">Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system.

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Canada to Only Approve ‘Good Money’ Stablecoins

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said it will only approve stablecoins pegged at a one-to-one ratio with a central bank currency and backed by ...

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $358M outflow: Are investors abandoning BTC? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI5MWItNDM5Ny03NjI0LWI4ZjYtNTU5YjlmMTZlMjBhLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000.

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$358M Bitcoin ETF Outflow, Shifting Gold Correlation Add To Traders’

Bitcoin’s dip back into the $80,000 zone and nearly $400 million in spot ETF outflows reduce the chance of a Santa Rally to $100,000.

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RedotPay raises $107M Series B led by Goodwater for stablecoin payments <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3ZTctMTUzNC03YjU3LThmZTYtOTlhOWJhN2Y5NDFmLmpwZw==.jpg">The company said the funds will support acquisitions, licensing efforts and expanded hiring as it enters new markets.

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RedotPay Raises $107M Series B Led By Goodwater Capital

Stablecoin payments company RedotPay has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round led by Goodwater Capital, as it expands its global payment...

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US senator sounds alarm on DeFi, cites PancakeSwap amid market structure delay <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI4NzgtMTlmYi03NTAxLWJjOWMtYzNkOTY5NjJhODY1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US senator sounds alarm on DeFi, cites PancakeSwap amid market structure delay">With the US Senate set to break for the holidays, Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Justice and Treasury Department officials to disclose any potential investigations into the DeFi platform.

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Sen. Warren Raises PancakeSwap Concerns Amid Market Structure Delay

The Massachusetts senator requested a response by January regarding reports of political influence and money laundering linked to the decentralized...

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SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI4MTktN2IyMS03MDlmLWEzODgtZWY0MWJjM2MzM2FmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says">According to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave.

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SEC Ends Probe into Aave After Four Years, Says CEO

Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov said DeFi had “faced unfair regulatory pressure,“ including a four-year SEC probe into the platform.

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Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI4MmYtZDYxMS03NzIzLWFiMzctZjFjZjYyMzY5ZTE0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear">BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, betting on Fusaka and staking to drive a longer-term thesis.

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Why BitMine Is Accumulating Ether as ETFs See Outflows

BitMine says it holds 3.86 million ETH after adding 138,452 ETH in a week, even as spot Ether ETFs report outflows and Binance data shows a spike i...

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How scammers target crypto users during the holidays and how to stay protected <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI4MjQtMjRiMi03NjFmLWJiNDItMWM2MjcyZDkwYjk3LmpwZWc=.jpeg" alt="How scammers target crypto users during the holidays and how to stay protected">From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead.

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Holiday Crypto Safety Guide: Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

Learn how scammers exploit the holiday rush to target crypto users through fake wallets, phishing links, romance scams and fraudulent token sales.

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Solana enters Brazil’s main exchange as Valour expands regulated crypto access <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3Y2MtYzQyNi03YTI3LWExNDItMmVmYjk1MGZiZDRhLmpwZw==.jpg">The Solana-linked product expands Valour’s Brazil footprint as demand for regulated crypto exposure grows among regional investors.

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Valour to Launch Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 Exchange

Valour wins approval to list a Solana ETP on Brazil’s B3 exchange, broadening regulated crypto investment options as institutional demand rises.

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Bitcoin liquidity ‘battle’ rages as bull case sees clear run to $95K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3YjktMmI1ZC03NjYxLTg2ZjQtMzZlOGMwZTNkOWJlLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin liquidity grabs continued at the Wall Street open, with traders hoping that a breakthrough of resistance would propel the BTC price toward the $100,000 zone.

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Can Bitcoin Bulls Spark a $95,000 BTC Price Rebound?

Bitcoin liquidity battle unfolds with price wedged around $87,000 at the Wall Street open.

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Why can’t Ethereum hold $3K? ETH recovery in doubt as data tilts bearish <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3OGMtZWQ2OS03ZjI3LTgwOTEtMjY0NWIyZWIyZDNlLmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum price wobbled as weak onchain activity, low futures demand and aggressive selling by holders favored a potential ETH price drop to $2,300.

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Ethereum Price Slides Below $3K: ETH Risks Drop to $2.3K

Ether price risks a drop to $2,300 amid low futures demand and weakening onchain activity.

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Crypto’s ‘superapp’ race is on as industry enters aggregation era: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3NTItYTAzMS03NGY5LWFiZDEtZDY4MGNhMzgzNGMxLmpwZw==.jpg">According to Delphi Digital, Crypto exchanges are racing to become the home screen for trading, payments, and Web3.

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Exchanges Are Racing to Become Crypto

A new Delphi Digital report argues crypto is entering an “aggregation era” where power shifts from base chains to platforms that own the user i...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">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.

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Today in Crypto: UK Regulator Sues HTX Over Illegal Crypto Promotions

Today in crypto: The UK FCA launched court proceedings against HTX, the Fed

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Ronin and ZKsync’s onchain metrics fell the most in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI3NTQtNWVlNy03MzRkLTg3MmUtZDg5OTEwNmMxMTY3LmpwZw==.jpg">Some of last year’s hottest blockchains saw the steepest declines in onchain activity after viral moments failed to drive sustained growth.

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Ronin and ZKsync’s Onchain Metrics Fell the Most in 2025

Activity fell sharply on some major blockchains, while others absorbed usage after viral moments faded.