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Token unlock events worth $657 million are scheduled for the week from January 5 to January 12, according to data from Tokenomist. The releases include both large single cliff unlocks and daily linear vesting schedules across multiple projects. Hyperliquid and Ethena lead the cliff unlock category with $333.99 million and $43.03 million, respectively, while RAIN and Solana dominate linear releases. Hyperliquid leads token unlock schedule with $333.99 million release Hyperliquid (HYPE) tops the week’s cliff token unlock schedule with 12.46 million tokens valued at $333.99 million. The release accounts for 3.25% of the project’s adjusted released supply. Ethena (ENA) follows…

Large crypto holders have been moving tokens onto Binance, a pattern analysts associate with potential selling, but buying demand remains muted.So-called crypto whales deposited $2.4 billion near-evenly split between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to Binance in the past week, the exchange’s largest net inflow in a month, but the “buying power is missing,” CryptoOnchain said in a note to CryptoQuant on Sunday.“Crucially, this surge in risk-asset deposits was not accompanied by new buying power,” it added, noting that stablecoin net flows were “essentially flat” at an inflow of $42 million for the week, which was mostly tokens moving between…

As crypto markets look beyond short-term volatility, Dragonfly Capital is turning its focus to 2026. In a wide-ranging outlook, the firm’s leadership highlights Bitcoin’s evolving market structure, rising competition from Big Tech wallets, and a more selective future for decentralized finance. The message is clear: the next phase of crypto growth will reward fundamentals over hype.Bitcoin’s Price Outlook and a Changing Market StructureBitcoin remains at the center of Dragonfly’s 2026 thesis, though not for the reasons seen in previous cycles. Qureshi believes the asset can trade above $150,000 within the next two years, but he does not expect it to…

Spending through Visa-issued crypto cards surged in 2025, with total net transaction volume rising 525% over the year, signaling growing consumer use of crypto-linked payment products for everyday purchases. Key Takeaways: Visa-issued crypto card spending jumped 525% in 2025, pointing to rising everyday use of crypto-linked payments. EtherFi led all Visa-backed crypto cards with $55.4 million in annual spending, well ahead of competitors. Visa’s expanding stablecoin infrastructure signals deeper integration of crypto into mainstream payments. Data from Dune Analytics shows that net spend across six crypto cards issued by blockchain projects in partnership with Visa climbed from $14.6 million in…

Visa-issued crypto cards saw a massive spike in usage in 2025, with the total net spend increasing by 525% last year.According to Dune Analytics data, the total net spend for six crypto cards issued by blockchain projects in partnership with Visa went from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million at the end of December.The six cards tracked come from crypto payments platforms GnosisPay and Cypher, along with decentralized finance projects EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. The crypto card from Visa-partnered EtherFi led all competitors by a fair margin, notching a total spend of $55.4 million, compared to second-placed…

Key Highlights Lighter’s newly-launched LIT has witnessed a 3.5% surge on a daily chart, trading at around $2.76 with $691 million in market capitalization. However, the cryptocurrency faced volatility in the initial stage after soaring above $4 After witnessing a hype among users, Coinbase has also announced the listing of LIT tokens. On December 30, the Ethereum Layer 2 perpetual futures exchange Lighter officially launched its native cryptocurrency, the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT). On its very first day, LIT witnessed a spike of 5% on a daily chart with a market capitalization of $705 million.  LIT Witnesses Market Volatility With…

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reportedly decided to embrace crypto after years of caution after seeing a friendlier regulatory environment for crypto in the US under Trump, according to CEO and senior partner Paul Griggs.New leadership within US regulators such as the US Securities and Exchange Commission and new laws like the GENIUS Act were among the major developments that spurred PwC’s reversal, Griggs told the Financial Times in a report on Sunday.“The GENIUS Act and the regulatory rulemaking around stablecoin, I expect, will create more conviction around leaning into that product and that asset class,” he said, adding that “the tokenization of…

Key NotesIn 2026, Coinbase aims to scale stablecoin usage for remittances, payroll, and settlements.It also aims to provide users with a unified experience in trading stocks along with crypto.Armstrong said that the company will grow its Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, as part of its broader push to bring more users. Brian Armstrong, the CEO and founder of crypto exchange Coinbase, recently outlined his plan for the year 2026. The crypto trading plan plans to put major focus on the expansion of stablecoin usage, along with expanding its services in different market verticals. The firm also seeks to expand its Ethereum…

Despite Bitcoin’s rising institutional adoption in 2025, its environmental impact is still being misunderstood and misinterpreted by many, according to ESG expert Daniel Batten. In an X thread on Saturday, Batten said there are nine common criticisms of Bitcoin mining’s energy use that can be debunked by real-world data.“Every nascent disruptive technology is accompanied by claims that are based on lack of understanding, lack of data, and a fear of something unknown,” said Batten.In November, the Dow Jones lambasted Harvard University for investing some of its endowment in BTC, labelling it as a “fake currency and money-laundering tool that is also…

Darius Baruo Jan 04, 2026 20:32 Uniswap’s UNI token trades at $5.86 following the activation of a fee switch that burns trading fees, while broader crypto weakness pressures DeFi tokens despite positive fundamentals. Quick Take • UNI trading at $5.86 (down 0.5% in 24h) • Fee switch activation introduces deflationary tokenomics • Testing support near $5.81 amid Bitcoin correlation • Institutional ETF filing provides medium-term optimism Market Events Driving Uniswap Price Movement The most significant development for UNI price over the past week has been Uniswap’s activation of the fee switch mechanism on…