Crypto markets are entering 2026 with stronger structural support than in earlier cycles. Clearer regulation, expanding financial products, and closer links to traditional finance are reshaping how digital assets are adopted and perceived. Coinbase’s research leadership expects this momentum to persist rather than weaken.
While the market coughs, Tether, on the other hand, is gobbling up bitcoin… A frenzy of crypto-purchasing that intrigues, worries, and could well shake more than one stablecoin in a business suit.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is under renewed pressure as its market position weakens. Once ranked among the top 15 cryptocurrencies, SHIB now sits near the lower end of the top 40 by market capitalization. Recent price movement and fading interest have raised questions about whether the token can recover in the next market cycle.
Crypto veteran and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has adjusted his portfolio, selling a significant amount of Ether and reallocating funds into decentralized finance projects. The move comes as Ethereum faces weak price momentum while network activity continues to grow steadily. Hayes’ actions have drawn mixed reactions across the crypto community, particularly as DeFi tokens remain under pressure.
The current stability of bitcoin may conceal a sudden reversal. While the asset opened 2026 at $87,500, rarely combined technical signals, bullish divergence of the RSI, extreme compression of Bollinger bands, indicate an imminent volatility surge. Several analysts mention a possible rebound. However, attention also focuses on another breaking point: the announced end of the four-year cycle, a historic pillar of crypto strategies, now challenged by influential market voices.
In 2026, the crypto universe will change its face. Binance announces a historic shift driven by different factors. All the details here!
A simple technical incident was enough to paralyze a large part of the crypto ecosystem. In November 2025, an outage at Cloudflare took offline Coinbase, BitMEX, Blockchain.com, Ledger, and many others. Within hours, the promise of Web3 resilience clashed with a brutal reality. Behind the smart contracts, the infrastructure remains vulnerable. Dependent on centralized Web2 services, many so-called decentralized projects expose a critical flaw. Vitalik Buterin sees this as a warning sign and a call to action.
Trust Wallet suspends its Chrome extension after a $7 million hack. Why is this crucial update postponed? What are the risks for users? Analysis of vulnerabilities, impacts, and urgent measures to protect your crypto assets in 2026.
While stablecoins have gained more than $100 billion in 2025 to peak at $307 billion according to DefiLlama, India is taking the opposite direction. The Indian central bank (RBI) states that only a sovereign digital currency guarantees monetary stability. In a global landscape where CBDCs struggle to impose themselves, New Delhi erects the e-rupee as a bulwark against the privatization of money.
While the market remains struggling, another transformation, more discreet but decisive, is taking shape. In this new year, bitcoin will no longer seek to charm traders. It will integrate, step by step, into the real economy. If the price falls, usage, however, progresses. A pivotal year is opening, where the price drop contrasts with the silent rise of payment technologies. BTC no longer waits for the next bull run to exist: it finally becomes a daily tool.
Is bitcoin climbing? Or plunging? Between juicy injections, cautious politicians and Harvard funds, 2026 promises a well-spiced crypto saga... with guaranteed suspense on the regulation front!
In 2025, the crypto market reminded its ruthless nature. While bitcoin briefly crossed 126,000 dollars, a brutal correction wiped out several major fortunes in the sector. Even the most influential figures were not spared, losing billions in a few weeks. From Michael Saylor to CZ, the year left behind a fractured landscape dominated by losses.
In January 2026, the US Senate could pass a historic law on cryptos, redefining their regulation. This text, awaited for months, would clarify the legal framework for Bitcoin and digital assets. What impacts for investors and the market? Here are the stakes and opportunities to seize.
Will bitcoin reach $150,000 in 2026? Polymarket bettors give it only a 27% chance, defying optimistic forecasts by analysts. Between economic uncertainties and institutional hopes, discover why this year promises to be a controversial turning point for the crypto queen.
Warren Buffett turns a page in history. This December 31, 2025 marks the end of his reign at the head of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than 60 years of exemplary management. An iconic figure of the markets, "the Oracle of Omaha" embodied a vision of investing based on discipline, duration, and consistency. His departure is not just a change of leadership, but a strong signal addressed to the global markets, at a time when an emblematic era of American capitalism is closing.
Solana shakes up the crypto market with a massive liquidation in just one hour. All details in this article.
Russia is moving to impose tougher penalties on illegal cryptocurrency mining after officials reported low compliance with new registration rules. A draft bill from the Justice Ministry proposes fines, forced labor, and prison terms for miners operating outside the law. Officials say the measures are intended to bring a rapidly expanding sector under state oversight and into the tax system.
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has delivered $100M in dividends and grown beyond $2B, marking a milestone in tokenized money market funds.
The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) sector is experiencing spectacular growth. According to CoinGecko, the total DePIN market capitalization now reaches $19.2 billion as of September 2025, up from just $5.2 billion a year earlier. The World Economic Forum projects this market could reach $3.5 trillion by 2028.
BitMine bets 97M$ on Ethereum in the middle of a bearish market. A risky bet or a calculated plan? Detailed analysis in this article.
While the crypto market is slowing down, TRON's TRX shows exceptional performance, defying all expectations. A 10% rise since December 2024, strategic investments, and optimistic forecasts: discover why this crypto attracts all attention and what the future holds for it.
The silver price crash revives Nassim Taleb's criticisms of bitcoin. This renowned analyst sounds the alarm.
An annoyed Dragon, a relaxed Trump, missiles on the move: the global economy wobbles while Taiwan grits its teeth, and Beijing flexes its muscles to play war.
The supply of XRP on exchange platforms has fallen to its lowest level in eight years. This liquidity contraction coincides with a massive disengagement of short-term investors and a retreat to custody solutions. Thus, the prospect of a rally in 2026 reemerges, without a clear consensus.
While the market watches the price of crypto, another indicator emerges. Ethereum recorded a record 8.7 million smart contracts deployed in the fourth quarter, according to Token Terminal. This peak in activity, reached despite a price drop, confirms the strength of network usage. Far from cyclical effects, the on-chain dynamics outline a discreet but structuring underlying trend.