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. Summary Hyperliquid unstaked 1.2M HYPE on Dec. 28, 2025 ahead of a Jan. 6, 2026 team distribution, the first in a 24‑month vesting plan. The 1.2M HYPE equals about 0.3% of the…
Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Summary Russia’s central bank proposes letting non-qualified investors trade only liquid cryptocurrencies after a risk test, capped at 300,000 rubles per intermediary. Qualified investors face no cap but must avoid privacy tokens with concealed transactions,…
Solana price is close to confirming a bearish breakout of a double top pattern that signals its downtrend could extend over the coming weeks. Summary Solana price is down over 12% this month. Declining network activity and ETF inflows have reduced investor appeal for the token. A mult-year double top pattern has formed on the…
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. Summary Gold-backed stablecoins’ market cap is near $4b in 2025, almost triple since early in the year. Two leading tokens control close to 90% of tokenized gold, with the top…
BitMart shows deeper, more stable Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual order book liquidity than rival exchanges, supporting tighter spreads and lower slippage for traders. Summary BitMart maintained higher order book depth in BTC perpetual markets than rival exchanges across the observed window. ETH perpetual markets showed similar patterns, with BitMart’s liquidity building steadily while competitors’ books…
Bitcoin price is eyeing a breakout from a consolidation pattern as buyers reclaimed control. At the same time, spot BTC exchange-traded funds have witnessed over $780 million in net outflows. Summary Bitcoin price reclaimed $90,000 level on Monday. Renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions and rising BTC price speculation fueled the rebound. A bullish symmetrical triangle pattern had…
Many crypto industry proponents have criticized a proposed 5% tax on California billionaires, saying it would push wealth out of the state while doing little to fix the problems in the healthcare system it is designed to fund. Summary California’s proposed 5% billionaire tax would apply to unrealized gains and a wide range of personal…
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the Bitcoin four-year cycle is being replaced by a “10-year grind” characterized by steady returns rather than spectacular gains. Speaking on CNBC’s Crypto World, Hougan argued that institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and stablecoin growth are stronger forces than the historical halving-driven cycle. “I do think the four-year cycle is less…
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Binance Coin price rose for the third consecutive day and reached its psychological point at $850. Summary Binance Coin price has formed a descending triangle pattern. It is also about to form a death cross pattern. Key BSC metrics like transactions and fees have plunged. Binance Coin (BNB) token was trading at $856, down by…
