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Bitwise says Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana eye new highs as ETF demand soars by 2026

Bitwise forecasts new highs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as ETFs absorb more than new supply, stablecoins surge, and tokenization reshapes institutional portfolios by 2026.​ Summary Bitwise projects Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will hit new all-time highs as traditional four-year cycles give way to ETF-driven flows and macro factors by 2026.​ The firm expects ETFs…

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Bitcoin miners face fresh Chinese crackdowns as Xinjiang shutdown cuts hashrate 8%

China’s renewed Xinjiang crackdown has shut down roughly 400,000 ASICs, cutting Bitcoin hashrate by up to 10% and forcing miners to sell into record-low hashprice.​ Summary Around 400,000 Xinjiang mining machines have gone offline, slicing roughly 8–10% from Bitcoin’s network hashrate as China enforces fresh restrictions.​ Analysts say Asian miners and holders started offloading weeks…

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XRP bulls get new on-ramp as DWP brings algo trading to IRAs and retirement plans

Digital Wealth Partners launched an Arch-powered XRP algo strategy for qualified IRAs, giving wealthy investors tax-advantaged, professionally managed XRP exposure at Anchorage. Summary Digital Wealth Partners unveiled an XRP algorithmic trading strategy for qualified retirement accounts, targeting high-net-worth and accredited investors.​ The strategy runs as a separately managed account using Arch Public’s quantitative signals, automating…

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Avalanche bets on purpose-built chains as AVAX builders shrug off short-term hype

Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche is betting on sovereign, purpose-built blockchains, targeting ~200 institutional and enterprise chains across finance and AI. Summary Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche’s growth comes from purpose-built chains for specific use cases, not chasing three-month crypto Twitter narratives.​ Avalanche is approaching 80 live layer-1 chains with over 100 on…

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Bitcoin price shifts as miners, Asian whales keep selling as institutions quietly buy BTC

Bitcoin price keeps falling as miner liquidations, Asian whale selling, and China’s renewed mining crackdown outweigh ongoing institutional BTC accumulation. Summary China’s renewed mining restrictions cut Bitcoin hash rate by about 8%, pressuring miners to liquidate BTC and adding forced sell-side flow.​ Long-term “OG” Asian holders accelerate distribution on exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX,…

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Bitcoin bulls test B3’s tokenized RWA and stablecoin bet

Brazil’s B3 plans RWA tokenization, a BRL stablecoin and Bitcoin, ETH, SOL options to link digital assets with the country’s stock market infrastructure. Summary B3 will launch a tokenization platform for real-world assets, starting with tokenized equities integrated into its existing exchange infrastructure.​ The exchange plans a real-pegged stablecoin for on-chain clearing and settlement, alongside…

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Federal Reserve scraps old crypto policy, opens access to digital asset activities

The United States Federal Reserve has withdrawn old guidance that prevented certain banks, including uninsured state institutions, from engaging with crypto-facing activities under the same conditions as federally insured counterparts. Summary The Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2023 guidance that prevented uninsured state-chartered banks from engaging in crypto-related activities under Federal Reserve supervision. New guidance…

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