Materials sector earnings seen rising ~20% in 2026 as U.S. tariffs strengthen pricing power

Earnings in the materials sector are expected to climb about 20% in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. That would make it the best performance in five years for the group, second only to tech. Companies from Nucor to Sherwin-Williams, and packaging giants like Smurfit WestRock and Ball Corp., are in the spotlight....

Here’s The XRP Fractal That Says Price Is Headed To $27

A technical analysis shared by EGRAG CRYPTO outlines a specific fractal structure that he believes is still guiding XRP’s broader price behavior. The model does not frame the move as inevitable, and it leaves room for uncertainty ....

Liquidity Evaporates as BTC Hovers Near $88K; BitMine Stakes $1B ETH

Crypto markets have entered a deep freeze. Bitcoin rose slightly by 1.12% to $88,224 on Tuesday, while Ethereum was hovering at $2,967 . Trading volumes across major altcoins have hit their lowest levels of 2025. Institutional metrics, however, contradict the price action....

The Bull Case for XRP Rises as Flare Data Confirms Real DeFi Demand

Data shows XRP is shedding its passive reputation as most FXRP stays locked in DeFi, signaling rising user activity, deepening liquidity, and renewed bullish momentum for XRP and the XRP Ledger via Flare Network....

China Reportedly Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment for Chip Factory Approvals

China requires chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically produced equipment for new factory approvals. This unwritten policy, enforced via procurement reviews, mandates detailed origin lists in tenders. Approvals halt below the threshold, aiming for eventual 100% localization to bolster self-reliance....

RWAs Reach $17B TVL on Ethereum, Emerging as DeFi’s Fifth-Largest Sector

Real-world assets (RWAs) in DeFi have exploded in 2025, surging from outside the top ten to the fifth-largest category with over $17 billion in TVL, surpassing DEXs. Ethereum dominates with more than $12 billion, driven by gold-backed tokens and institutional-grade protocols offering redeemability and liquidity....

Lighter Withdrawal Delays Spark Concerns Amid LIT Token Launch, Prover Lag Possible

Lighter withdrawal issues stem from a lag between its Prover and Sequencer, causing Layer-2 withdrawal queues to overload with the "Too many L2 Withdrawals" error. On-chain data shows the last block finalized nine hours ago, slowing processing amid LIT token launch excitement....

Solana Posts $1.5B Revenue Year, Flips Ethereum and Hyperliquid as Traders Watch $129

Solana closed 2025 with a defining financial milestone that reshaped the blockchain revenue landscape. Over the past year, the network generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue, exceeding Ethereum and Hyperliquid combined. This outcome reinforced Solana’s scale-driven economic model at a time when fee pressure challenged rival networks....

RWAs become DeFi’s fifth-largest sector – Assessing the $17B rise

Looks like they're here to stay!...

XRP Becomes Most Bought Digital Asset, Bitcoin And Ethereum Bleed $500 Million

XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum are displaying sharply diverging fund flow trends, with XRP emerging as the most accumulated digital asset in the latest CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report....

South Korea Plans Ownership Caps on Upbit, Bithumb, Forcing Potential Share Sales

South Korea's Financial Services Commission is imposing crypto exchange ownership restrictions under the Digital Asset Framework Act, capping individual voting shares at 15-20% for major platforms serving over 11 million users....

US prosecutors oppose Defi Education Fund brief ahead of potential MEV case retrial

The possible retrial of two brothers alleged to have exploited the Ethereum blockchain could come soon, but the US government argued one amicus brief isn't relevant to consider....

Prenetics scraps Bitcoin strategy to focus on Beckham-backed nutrition brand

The company will keep its Bitcoin holdings but stopped accumulating BTC as it shifts capital toward scaling its consumer health brand....

Binance Pauses Visa, Mastercard Withdrawals for Ukrainian Users After Bifinity Regulatory Shift

Binance has temporarily suspended card-based withdrawals for users in Ukraine, pausing direct withdrawals to Visa and Mastercard cards following changes linked to its fiat payment provider, Bifinity UAB....

Litecoin price prediction 2025-2031: Will LTC recover to $200 soon?

Key Takeaways: Litecoin’s price faces a drop toward $78 Our Litecoin price prediction for 2025 expects the maximum price of LTC to be $201. In 2030, we expect Litecoin to attain a maximum of $1,228. Following Bitcoin’s move toward $100K, Litecoin faced increasing buying activity....

Metaplanet Loads up on 4,279 BTC While Markets Test Conviction

The fourth-largest bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, said it picked up 4,279 BTC, lifting its total holdings to a tidy 35,102 BTC. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again, Solidifies No. 4 Treasury Rank The publicly traded Japanese firm Metaplanet disclosed Tuesday that it scooped up 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter....

David Beckham-Backed Prenetics Halts Bitcoin Buys Amid Crypto Decline

Prenetics, the David Beckham-backed healthcare company, halted its Bitcoin acquisition program on December 4 amid declining cryptocurrency prices. The firm, which began buying in June following a digital asset treasury model, now focuses on its IM8 vitamin line while retaining 510 BTC worth $44.8 million....

Another Aspect of XRP Utility That Supports Price Appreciation

Market narratives often focus on short-term price moves, while protocol-level mechanics receive less attention. A recent post from crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) adds depth to that overlooked area. He revisited official Ripple documentation to explain how XRP functions inside the network....

David Beckham-backed healthcare company has stopped purchasing Bitcoin

A healthcare business backed by David Beckham that began purchasing Bitcoin this year has pulled back from that plan as cryptocurrency values drop. Prenetics announce d Tu esda y it stopped acquiring Bitcoin on Dec. 4....

XRP Slides To $1.80 While Binance Reserves Continue To Decline

XRP is struggling to regain bullish momentum as persistent selling pressure continues to dominate market conditions. Price action remains weak, and recent attempts at recovery have failed to attract meaningful demand....

What The XRP Ledger Achieved In 2025 And What Must Improve In 2026

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) closed 2025 with real progress on smart contracts, interoperability, and tokenization, but builders say 2026 needs to focus on removing user friction, improving DEX liquidity, and funding apps that can scale beyond the core community....

VOOI DEX Pioneers Revolutionary Cross-Chain Transfers with Chainlink’s CCIP Integration

BitcoinWorld VOOI DEX Pioneers Revolutionary Cross-Chain Transfers with Chainlink’s CCIP Integration In a significant leap for decentralized finance, the VOOI decentralized exchange (DEX) has successfully integrated Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)....

Bitcoin stuck between $85,000 and $95,000 as 2025 draws to an end

Digital currency holders are trying one more time to turn around losses before the year closes as Bitcoin climbed toward the $90,000 mark for the second day in a row on Tuesday before the increase stopped....

ElizaOS Token Surges Over 150% as X Restores Banned Accounts Amid AI Tensions

X has reinstated the accounts of Shaw Walters and his ElizaOS platform after a six-month ban, triggering a 150% surge in the ElizaOS token price within 24 hours. The token's market cap now stands at $48 million, fueled by renewed visibility and development updates....

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Is Zcash the Next Corporate Treasury Play? Cypherpunk Now Holds Nearly 2%

Cypherpunk Technologies has deepened its bet on Zcash, adding fuel to a growing debate over whether privacy-focused cryptocurrencies can play a role similar to Bitcoin in corporate treasuries. The Nasdaq-listed company said it purchased an additional 56,418.09 ZEC for about $29 million at an average price of $514.02 per token....

Crypto sentiment turns fearful as Bitcoin consolidates – Panic or patience?

Crypto sentiment weakened on the 26th of December as fear overshadowed any hopes of recovery....

XRP Enters The Same Zone That Preceded Its Last Historic Breakout – What To Know

XRP is once again trading in a zone that closely mirrors the conditions seen before its last historic breakout, drawing fresh attention from market watchers. Key momentum indicators suggest selling pressure is fading, while long-term holders appear to be quietly absorbing supply....

SoftBank Reportedly Finalizes $40 Billion OpenAI Investment

SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI with a final payment of approximately $22 billion, securing more than 10% ownership in the leading AI company. This milestone investment, originally structured since early 2024, underscores growing confidence in AI infrastructure expansion....

SoftBank completes its full $40 billion investment in OpenAI with a final $22 billion payment

SoftBank has officially wrapped up its monster $40 billion investment in OpenAI, finishing things off with a final payment of around $22 billion, according to a report from CNBC. Allegedly, the last tranche may have even been closer to $22.5 billion, but either way, it’s done....

Bitcoin’s Rise, Crash, and the Road Ahead: What Lies in 2026?

2026 is anticipated to bring surprises for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, now a recognized asset class, needs a new narrative moving forward....

China now demands chipmakers prove 50% of their tools are domestically made to get state approval for new capacity

Chipmakers now face a hard requirement before adding new factory capacity, as they must show that at least 50% of their equipment is domestically made to secure state approval, according to a report from Reuters. Three people familiar with the process said authorities have allegedly delivered this message directly to companies seeking clearance....

Russia Targets Underground Crypto Miners With Draft Law Introducing Jail Terms

The Russian Ministry of Justice has proposed introducing criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for illegal cryptocurrency mining, according to draft amendments published on December 30 on the government’s portal of regulatory legal acts. The proposals would amend the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation....

Ethereum Staking Deposits Just Surpassed Withdrawals, Why This Could Send ETH Price Above $4,000

The ETH price could be gearing up for a major recovery from downtrends as the Ethereum network shows renewed signs of strength. On-chain data shows that validator deposits have once again outpaced exits, even after months of higher withdrawal activity, reflecting improved sentiment among holders....

Perpetual's trading platform, Lighter, is currently experiencing technical withdrawal issues

Users on the Lighter perpetual trading platform are experiencing technical issues with withdrawals. The DEX officials have not yet issued a formal announcement to explain the origin of the delay and when they intend to fix the outage. Growing concerns among traders reveal that withdrawals on the Lighter exchange are failing....

Ripple (XRP) Could Soon Spark A Relief Rally, But This Cheap Crypto Is the Best Cryptocurrency to Invest In

The crypto market today reveals that Ripple is finally getting some much-needed relief. Back in the early months of this year, the SEC abandoned its case against Ripple, thereby unloading a huge legal concern for this crypto company. Nonetheless, this action by the SEC boosted confidence in XRP, thereby giving many investors a glimmer of hope....

Lighter’s LIT Tokenomics Split DeFi Community – Fair Launch or Insider Heist?

Lighter, one of the fastest-growing on-chain perpetual exchanges, has triggered a sharp debate across the DeFi community following the release of tokenomics for its newly announced Lighter Infrastructure Token, LIT....

South Korea's authorities plan to cap major shareholder stakes at 15-20% for the country's four largest crypto exchanges

The South Korean government is imposing strict ownership restrictions on its largest cryptocurrency exchanges under the Digital Asset Framework Act. The Financial Services Commission plans to impose a limit on the shares cryptocurrency exchange owners can have, forcing those who already own above the proposed limit to sell off their shares....

Fed Minutes Show Divisions on Future Rate Cut Timing

Federal Reserve minutes from the December meeting reveal policymakers' division on future rate cuts, with most open to reductions if inflation cools, but several favoring steady rates amid persistent price pressures, impacting crypto markets positively through potential liquidity boosts....

Federal Reserve policymakers can't seem to agree on when they'll cut borrowing costs again

Federal Reserve policymakers can’t seem to agree on when they’ll cut borrowing costs again. Most say further cuts could happen if prices keep cooling, but several officials think rates need to stay put for a while. That’s according to meeting records released Tuesday....

Grayscale Files S-1 for Bittensor Trust, Potential First U.S. TAO ETP

Grayscale filed an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2025, for its Bittensor Trust (GTAO). This step aims to convert the trust into the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded product (ETP) providing regulated exposure to the Bittensor TAO token powering decentralized AI....

Grayscale files Form S-1 for a Bittensor Trust ETP

Grayscale, a U.S.-based crypto asset manager, has filed for a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today. The asset manager aims to provide regulated access to its clients to the Bittensor TAO token, pushing decentralized AI into crypto markets....

NIGHT May Target $0.134 as Uptrend Continues Amid BTC Underperformance

Midnight [NIGHT] price has climbed 2.5% in the past 24 hours and 18.1% over the week, outperforming Bitcoin's 0.3% weekly gain and 1.85% daily decline. Technical analysis from TradingView charts indicates potential continuation to $0.134 via Fibonacci extensions if $0.10 converts to support....

Crypto Goes to Hollywood

Netflix has just announced an upcoming crypto comedy film—but why has it taken so long for the industry to hit the silver screen?...

How Binance’s CZ Navigates Cryptocurrency Storms

CZ faced escalated probes leading to hefty fines for Binance and market turmoil. He admitted guilt in the U.S....

Why is NIGHT’s price up today? $0.13 move possible, but only IF…

Hoskinson's comments that Midnight was "just getting started" has impacted market sentiment positively....

Bitcoin Nears $90K Again Amid Low Volume Swings and Rising Open Interest

Bitcoin is climbing toward $90,000 for the second consecutive day amid year-end volatility in digital currency markets. Trading between $85,000 and $95,000 after an October decline, it faces potential first annual loss in three years despite surging open interest signaling trader optimism....

XRP Becomes Top-Traded Token on Major Exchange

XRP has been crowned as Uphold's most traded token....

$415 Million Bitcoin End of Year Purchases Spotted as Price Signals Resurgence

Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery as whales are scooping the asset in large quantities, positioning it for a bigger price upswing....

ElizaOS token skyrockets by 150% after its X account was restored

After a six-month ban, X restored the accounts of Shaw Walters and that of his agentic AI platform, ElizaOS, and it has set off a chain reaction in the token price, which has risen by over 150% within the past 24 hours....