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_Solana now holds above $120 as ETF demand remains steady while futures traders build short positions near major support._
Solana currently holds above $120, which is interesting because this is happening during a tense phase for the market. 
ETF demand has been relatively steady, with futures

_ RLUSD’s growth has sped up across the Ripple ecosystem while XRP price struggles to mimic the stablecoin’s success._
RLUSD’s growth continues to accelerate across the Ripple ecosystem. 
The stablecoin is now a major part of the company’s payments and settlement offerings. Yet XRP price

_Cypherpunk strengthens Zcash holdings in 2025, acquiring 56,418 ZEC and aiming for 5% of total circulating supply._
Cypherpunk Technologies has expanded its Zcash position by investing $29 million to purchase 56,418.09 ZEC. The average price of $514.02 per token was used to carry out the

_Japan listed Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury in 2025, reporting strong yield, market volatility, and ambitious long term accumulation targets._
Metaplanet strengthened its Bitcoin strategy after announcing a major purchase in late 2025. The move exemplified the growing corporate

_SUI records 866 TPS amid $78.9M token unlock, holding price stability, and controlled market participation._
Sui Network has achieved 866 transactions per second, reflecting real on-chain activity and high network throughput.
This milestone is not a simulation or stress test, but an actual ac

Standard Chartered predicts XRP could reach $8 in 2026 after spot ETFs attract $1.14B and regulatory clarity improves adoption.
XRP is gaining attention after Standard Chartered projected a 330% price increase by 2026. Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at the bank, estimates XRP

 A whale increases HYPE holdings on HyperLiquid by purchasing 108,501 tokens and keeping 10,030 staked for rewards.
A whale has made a major investment in HYPE tokens on the HyperLiquid platform.
The investor deposited $3 million in USDC and used most of it to acquire a large number of HYPE to

_Shade Network has just launched a private Layer-2 that blocks MEV, hides transactions and restores crypto privacy._
Shade Network recently entered the crypto space as a private Layer-2 built for users who want protection from MEV and surveillance. 
This network is different from public

_Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 1,229 BTC for $108.8M as Bitcoin drops 7% YTD and MSTR stock falls 47% in 2025._
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has added 1,229 Bitcoin to its holdings between December 22 and December 28.
The purchase comes as Bitcoin’s price

_Bitcoin gains attention in Iran as the rial collapses, prompting citizens to seek alternative stores of value._
Bitcoin emerged as a key hedge as Iran’s rial hit record lows against the US dollar. Citizens turned to digital assets in order to preserve savings from rapid devaluation. Moreover, t

_Analyst warns 99% may lose funds on prediction markets as insiders exploit data access and artificial volume signals._
A recent warning from a market analyst has raised concerns about the growing risks of trading on prediction markets. These platforms, once seen as tools for crowd-based

_Telcoin launches a regulated dollar stablecoin on Polygon, signaling progress toward blockchain-native banking under U.S. laws and oversight._
A notable shift appeared in U.S. banking as Telcoin issued a dollar-backed stablecoin publicly. Importantly, the launch was the first regulated bank sta

_Galaxy Digital CEO cautions XRP and Cardano that they will need to demonstrate actual utility as the crypto market shifts past hype to business-centric assets that can be valued.  _
The stark warning was issued by Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, who stated that XRP and Cardano need to demons