Author: Kryptonews

In 2025, the XRP community celebrated the long-awaited resolution of the SEC lawsuit, the launch of multiple US-based spot ETFs, and a surge in Ripple partnerships. Yet, the coveted $5 price target remained elusive, with XRP (XRP) price peaking at $3.66 before falling as much as 50% to a low of $1.58 in October. Key takeaways:Some of the most bullish events for XRP occurred in 2025, yet it fell by over 50%, underperforming the market.No sustained buying and low XRP network activity signal weak demand.Technicals suggest further downside risk in 2026, with analysts warning of a potential drop below $1.XRP price…

At the start of 2025, crypto’s biggest names issued bold forecasts: Bitcoin to $200,000, Ethereum to $7,000, a US strategic reserve, and stablecoins going mainstream.Twelve months later, the scoreboard reveals a pattern. The price targets mostly crashed and burned, while the structural calls on regulation, ETFs, and payments infrastructure quietly came true.Here’s who nailed it, who missed the mark, and what the gap between hype and reality says about how this market actually works.Bitcoin $200,000, Ethereum $7,000, Solana $750Bitwise’s December 2024 outlook opened with blockbuster numbers: Bitcoin to $200,000, Ethereum to $7,000, Solana to $750, all riding ETF-driven adoption and…

Key takeaways:Covered calls gained traction as cash-and-carry returns collapsed, but data shows they are not structurally suppressing Bitcoin’s price.Stable put-to-call ratios and rising put demand suggest hedging and yield strategies coexist with bullish positioning.As Bitcoin (BTC) price entered a downtrend in November, traders began forming theories about why institutional inflows and corporate accumulation failed to sustain price levels above $110,000.One explanation frequently cited is the rising demand for Bitcoin options, particularly those linked to the BlackRock iShares spot Bitcoin (IBIT) exchange-traded fund. IBIT options open interest. Source: OptionCharts.ioThe aggregate Bitcoin options open interest climbed to $49 billion in December 2025…

Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of the Ethereum blockchain, said decentralization applications (DApps) could mitigate failures in internet infrastructure, such as when internet services provider Cloudflare experienced a massive outage in November.In a Thursday X post, Buterin said Ethereum needed to do more to achieve its mission of “[building] the world computer that serves as a central infrastructure piece of a more free and open internet.” According to the co-founder, that started with DApps that “run without fraud, censorship or third-party interference” and are usable at scale on the blockchain.“Applications where if you’re a user, you don’t even notice…

CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the $779 million purchase by Tether. Stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,888.8888888 BTC to its reserves in Q4 2025. The latest stash brings its total holdings to over 96,000 coins, which is worth roughly $8.46 billion. The purchase of around $779 million was confirmed by CEO Paolo Ardoino on X and continues the company’s ongoing “8888” accumulation pattern. Tether’s Diversification Strategy Tether started buying Bitcoin back in September 2022. In May 2023, the company made its plan official, announcing that it would dedicate 15% of its quarterly net profits to purchasing Bitcoin. Since that announcement, the…

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb flagged over $200 million in customer assets dormant across 2.6 million accounts, offering a glimpse into how much retail capital remains untouched on centralized platforms. The disclosure came as part of the exchange’s dormant asset recovery campaign, which targets users who have not logged in or traded for over a year. According to Bithumb, dormant assets total about 291.6 billion Korean won (about $201.8 million), with some balances left inactive for over a decade.Bithumb said the largest dormant holding it had identified was worth about $2.84 million. Meanwhile, the longest period of inactivity stretched to 4,380…

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, said Pakistan’s ability to move quickly on crypto regulation and adoption could position the country as a global crypto leader within the next five years. Key Takeaways: CZ says fast-moving regulation could make Pakistan a global crypto leader within five years. Pakistan is formalizing its crypto market through regulation, exchange licensing, and tokenization plans. Zhao argues blockchain offers low barriers for entrepreneurs but needs stronger education and support. Speaking in a recent interview with Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib, Zhao praised Pakistan’s leadership for recognizing strong domestic demand for…

Bitcoin (BTC) opened 2026 at $87,500 as markets geared up for the year’s first Wall Street trading session.Key points:Bitcoin lies in wait at $87,500 for the start of TradFi trading on global markets.RSI and Bollinger Band signals imply major BTC price volatility is due.Market participants say goodbye to the four-year price cycle theory.Traders brace for 2023-style BTC price volatilityData from TradingView tracked a calm start to the new yearly candle for Bitcoin, capping a grim Q4 for bulls. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAhead of TradFi markets returning, traders were split between trepidation and hope for a broader crypto market rebound.“New…

Key Takeaways Turkmenistan has legalized crypto mining and exchange operations under a new legal framework. The law introduces licensing rules for exchanges, custodians, and miners, effectively legalizing the sector under strict oversight. Share this article Mining and exchanging cryptocurrencies is now legal in Turkmenistan, following the adoption of a new law that establishes a formal regulatory framework for digital asset operations.Signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in November 2025, the legislation, “Law of Turkmenistan on Virtual Assets,” introduces licensing rules for exchanges, custodians, and miners. It aims to ensure the secure circulation of digital assets, prevent unlawful activities, protect user rights,…

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Voyager Digital investors against billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban over the basketball team Dallas Mavericks’ partnership with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.In an order filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judge Roy Altman granted a motion to dismiss the case over claims that the investors “fail[ed] to establish personal jurisdiction,” among other reasons. The class-action lawsuit, filed in August 2022 shortly after the crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy, alleged “false representations and other deceptive conduct” at the company, specifically citing the 2021 deal with the Mavericks,…