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The Bybit hack made Kim Jong Un crypto's most influential in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjM2ZGQtNGJhZS03ZTMwLTlmNjItM2FmNTI0OWM5ZTk2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="The Bybit hack made Kim Jong Un crypto's most influential in 2025">North Korea’s record-breaking Bybit hack changed how exchanges handle security and even influenced FATF’s global crypto recommendations.

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The Bybit Hack Made Kim Jong Un Crypto’s Most Influential in 2025

The 2025 Bybit hack exposed custody flaws, accelerated FATF scrutiny and reshaped how exchanges handle security, cross-chain laundering and crisis ...

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Four Bitcoin charts to watch heading into 2026 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZmMzgtOTNlZC03MWJkLWE5MGYtNzBkZmYwYzdjMDRjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Four Bitcoin charts to watch heading into 2026">Gold fractals, Bitcoin cost basis heatmap, and long-term moving averages offer clues on where BTC’s next major move may emerge in 2026.

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Bitcoin Price Stuck Near $90K: Make-or-Break BTC Charts to Watch in 2026

Gold fractals, Bitcoin cost basis heatmap, and long-term moving averages offer clues on where BTC’s next major move could emerge in 2026.

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Bitcoin price in 2026: Predictions vs. charts and reality <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjM3ZjgtMTM5My03ZTcxLTg3NmItNWY3MzRiY2IwZmQ5LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin faces clashing forecasts for 2026: tempered institutional targets around $150,000 versus bearish charts warning of major declines.

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Bitcoin 2026 Price Outlook: $150K BTC or Bear Market Ahead?

Experts diverge on Bitcoin

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Perp DEXs nearly triple volume in 2025 as onchain derivatives mature <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjczYTUtODhlYy03OGE1LWFlODctOGNjMjNhOGEzNDFiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Perp DEXs nearly triple volume in 2025 as onchain derivatives mature">Trading activity concentrated in the second half as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced growing pressure from Aster and Lighter.

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Perpetuals DEX Volume Hit $7.9T in 2025 as Onchain Trading Scales

Perpetuals DEXs saw a decisive shift in 2025 as liquidity deepened, competition increased and decentralized venues absorbed more leveraged trading.

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Bitwise files for 11 single‑token ‘strategy’ crypto ETFs with US SEC <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjczNjEtMzJjMS03ZTgzLTkwNzUtOGJiMzJkMTU1ZDQzLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.

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Bitwise Files with the US SEC to Launch 11 Crypto ETFs

Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single‑token “strategy” crypto ETFs offering targeted exposure to altcoins such as AAVE, UNI, ...

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Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjczNDgtMTIzYS03MTM2LTk2YjUtNmIxY2FmOWJjOTg1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge">A Coinbase executive says changes to the GENIUS Act could weaken US dollar stablecoins as China moves to boost the digital yuan by allowing interest-bearing wallets.

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Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Rules Could Hand China an Edge

Coinbase policy chief warns Senate changes to stablecoin rewards under the GENIUS Act could hurt US dollar competitiveness as China expands its dig...

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Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjY4MjMtMDllNC03ZDQzLWI2YTAtZjBhMmIzMzQ5NzAzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents">Ethereum transactions were the most costly in May 2022 when fees were over $200 per transaction on average. They have been declining since.

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Ethereum Network Activity Surges as Transaction Fees Fall to 17 Cents

Ethereum hit 2.2 million daily transactions as average fees fell to 17 cents, following major upgrades Pectra and Fusaka earlier this year, which i...

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Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcyNGItZjJiNC03ZmE0LTk2YzAtZjE3ZTBhNDlhMGU5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout">Google Trends search for “Bitchat” in Uganda shows a spike from 0 to 100 on Wednesday, the day after opposition leader Bobi Wine urged people to download it.

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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout

As Uganda heads toward its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is urging supporters to download messaging app Bitchat, citing f...

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BitMine bags $98M in ETH as year-end selling caps gains: Tom Lee <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcxZmEtYWY1NC03YjkyLTg1YmItNWU1ZmFmNDI5ZWVlLmpwZw==.jpg">BitMine snared another 32,938 ETH on Tuesday as end-of-year tax-loss sellers and bots kept prices down, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said.

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BitMine Capitalized on Year-End Tax-Loss Selling With $98M ETH Buy

BitMine snapped up another $98 million in Ether as end-of-year tax-loss selling and a rise in bot trading continue to suppress the market, Fundstra...

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Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcxYWMtZjg0NC03NTFkLWIxYmEtZTA4ODUwMDZhZjNjLmpwZw==.jpg">Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, but 2026 could see crypto close the gap.

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Crypto Lags Gold and Stocks, but 2026 May Spark Catch-Up Rally

Crypto has lagged gold and equities since November, but analysts say 2026 could bring a catch-up rally sparked by whale accumulation.

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What the Fed’s divided 2026 outlook means for Bitcoin and crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ4ZGYtZDM0ZC03MmJkLWE2M2UtZDg3MDcyMWJmOGRlLmpwZw==.jpg">The Federal Reserve’s December dot plot revealed sharp divisions on 2026 rate cuts, with analysts predicting one to two cuts could shape crypto momentum.

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Federal Reserve 2026 Rate Cuts and Crypto Market Impact

Fed policymakers are split on rate cuts in 2026, with analysts hoping the central bank will initiate two cuts next year.

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2026 Fed cuts will be ‘key catalyst’ for retail's return to crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWZjM2UtMjU1My03YWY0LTkwMjctMzE5ZmIzODBkMWIz.jpg">Investors will be more excited about crypto if the Fed continues cutting rates in 2026, says a crypto analyst.

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US Fed Rate Cuts Will Be Critical For Crypto In 2026: Analyst

Clear Street managing director Owen Lau said that the crypto market’s performance next year will depend heavily on whether the US Federal Reserve...

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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: Bitcoin Ends 2025 Down, Crypto Billionares Bleed

Today in Crypto: Bitcoin down at end of 2025, marking the first time it’s fallen in a post-halving year. Crypto leaders lost billions in 2025 and...

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South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin concerns: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcwMjUtMjZhYi03YWE2LTlkZmUtOTc2MDg4YzhlOWZjLmpwZw==.jpg">The introduction of a stablecoin bill pioneered by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will reportedly be delayed into 2026 after concerns about issuers.

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South Korea Delays Crypto Bill over Stablecoin Concerns: Report

The Digital Asset Basic Act proposed by South Korea

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How privacy prevailed in an otherwise dismal Q4 for crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcwMmMtZDkzNC03NDg2LTg2ZTAtMGM4NGJkZWMzNGIzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="How privacy prevailed in an otherwise dismal Q4 for crypto">Relative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stress.

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Privacy Coins Outperform as Crypto Investors Turn Defensive

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies outperformed in Q4 as investors adopted a defensive stance, with Zcash leading gains, according to Grayscale.

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Cypherpunk lifts crypto treasury with $29M Zcash purchase <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZmZGQtZDgyZi03NjQzLWE1NzYtYmEzZDQyZDI1NTEyLmpwZw==.jpg">The digital asset treasury company backed by Winklevoss Capital seeks to capture 5% of the total supply of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

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Cypherpunk grows Zcash holdings with latest $29M purchase

Cypherpunk Technologies bought $29 million worth of Zcash, raising its holdings to nearly 290,000 ZEC, as the company expands its privacy-focused c...

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Grayscale moves toward exchange listing for TAO trust in US <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZmYzgtMGQ3OS03MTFiLTk2ZTAtNzQwMThmNjE5YTA3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Grayscale moves toward exchange listing for TAO trust in US">The proposed TAO investment vehicle, one of the first exchange-traded products that could be available to US markets, is expected to be listed on NYSE Arca following approval.

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Grayscale Files Registration for Bittensor ETP

Digital asset manager Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list and trade shares of an investment vehicle tied to Bittensor

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Ethereum quietly sets a record: 8.7M contracts deployed in one quarter <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcwMTEtYzRjZC03NDQxLWFkMzktZGM4YjQzYmMyZmFjLmpwZw==.jpg">Onchain development activity on Ethereum has rebounded sharply, driven by tokenized assets, stablecoins and infrastructure, according to Token Terminal.

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Ethereum Hits Record 8.7M Contract Deployments in Q4 2025

Ethereum set a quarterly record with 8.7 million smart contracts deployed in Q4 2025, driven by RWAs, stablecoins and infrastructure growth, Token ...

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XRP supply on exchanges hits 8-year lows: Will it spark a 2026 price rally? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZmY2MtM2JmMy03YmFiLWE0ZTktOGY4ZDgzZTM5ZDA5LmpwZw==.jpg">XRP exchange supply hits 8-year lows, tightening the available supply for sale and setting the stage for a potential 2026 supply-shock rally.

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XRP Exchange Supply is at 8-Year Lows: Bullish Trigger for 2026 Rally?

XRP tokens on exchanges have plunged to an 8-year low as investors withdraw for long-term holding and ETFs accumulate.

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How Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during market downturns <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZmNjQtNmYxMy03ZDYxLWFmOWItZGU1NTg5NmU3Mzk3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="How Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during market downturns">Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during downturns by tapping equity markets and reserves, turning dilution and financing costs into a repeatable accumulation engine.

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How Strategy Buys Bitcoin in Downturns

Strategy accumulates Bitcoin during market drawdowns using ATM share sales and preferred financing, supported by a $1.44-billion cash reserve to co...