Author: Kryptonews

Introduction: Turbulence Breeds OpportunityIn periods of macroeconomic turbulence and market uncertainty, opportunities often emerge for those willing to challenge the dominant narrative. While conventional investors and mass media continue to scrutinize the validity and long-term outlook of crypto assets, a growing number of seasoned contrarians are quietly preparing for the next major shift in the digital asset landscape. Their approach centers around the accumulation of scarce, decentralized assets like Bitcoin—especially while market prices are undervalued and sentiment remains subdued.Today’s atmosphere of regulatory ambiguity, monetary tightening, and geopolitical unrest creates a perfect backdrop for Bitcoin to assert its value proposition. For…

Bitcon has ended 2025 lower than it began, marking the first time it’s fallen in a post-halving year. Bitcoin (BTC) halvings occur every four years, when mining rewards are cut in half and fewer new coins enter the market. Historically, this has resulted in a cycle of accumulation: a post-halving bull run that peaks, followed by a sharp correction and a multi-year bear market.After the 2012 halving, Bitcoin spiked to end the following year at a new high; a similar pattern played out in 2016 and again in 2020. However, the pattern has broken this time. Despite the latest halving being in…

In brief Citadel and other TradFi giants are signaling they may sue to block crypto’s new regulatory wins, setting up a major 2026 showdown. Wall Street is increasingly split: some firms see crypto as a threat, while others are embracing blockchain. The emerging conflict is expected to peak during SEC and CFTC rulemaking next year. This year vaulted the crypto industry to unprecedented heights of political influence. But could that new position of power pose unexpected consequences—and attract new enemies—in 2026?At the start of every new year, Decrypt consults its handy Crypto Crystal Ball to divine what trends are likely to…

Another eventful year for crypto is now behind us. Bitcoin notched a new all-time high but ended the year in the red, the regulatory climate in the US warmed, privacy coins stormed the market, institutional adoption surged and the US president even launched a memecoin.With 2026 now underway, Cointelegraph takes a look at some of the biggest comebacks in crypto last year and what it could mean for the next 12 months. Ross Ulbricht and CZ get presidential pardons The year kicked off with a presidential pardon of one of the biggest names from the early days of Bitcoin. After spending over 11…

Bitcoin’s BTC$87,512.96 bull run in 2025 was expected to be historic, with some industry experts suggesting the largest cryptocurrency would reach highs of $180,000-$200,000 by year-end.Historic it was. Just not the way anyone thought.It’s true that bitcoin punched to an all-time high earlier than most models projected, rising to over $126,200 on Oct. 6. But then, four days later, came a flash crash that sent the market reeling, exposing just how fragile and unpredictable trading digital assets can be. Since then, bitcoin’s fallen 30% from the October record, and more than 50% below most 2025 forecasts. Far from shooting up,…

It started the way these things often do: a screenshot, a red circle, a big number, and a timeline that makes your stomach do a tiny flip.On Dec. 29, the Federal Reserve’s overnight repo line item jumped to $16 billion after printing close to zero on most days.It then slid back to $2.0 billion the very next day. You can see it directly on FRED, under the New York Fed’s temporary open market operations series.Overnight repo rate (Source: FRED via Barchart)If you only look at the spike, it’s easy to tell yourself a dramatic story: banks are desperate, the Fed…

Momentum from crypto exchange-traded funds, stablecoins, tokenization, along with clearer regulations, is set to compound in 2026, accelerating crypto adoption, according to Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.In a year-end wrap-up posted to X on Wednesday, Duong said 2025 saw spot exchange-traded funds create regulated access to crypto, digital asset treasuries emerge as new corporate balance-sheet vehicles, and tokenization and stablecoins moving deeper into core financial workflows.“We expect these forces to compound in 2026 as ETF approval timelines compress, stablecoins take a larger role in delivery-vs-payment (DvP) structures, and tokenized collateral is recognized more broadly across traditional transactions,” he…

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2726.41, up 0.7% (+18.35) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Ten of 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: SOL (+1.4%) and CRO (+1.4%). Laggards: XLM (-1.3%) and APT (-1.0%).The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

XRP is the native token of the Ripple network. Built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the token powers fast, low-cost cross-border payments, making it a popular choice for crypto investors worldwide. Like other digital assets, buying XRP is straightforward, as long as you follow the right steps and use reputable platforms.This guide helps you select a trusted exchange, verify your account, fund it with fiat or crypto, and safely buy XRP. As a rule of thumb, we encourage traders, especially beginners, to start investing small, prioritize security, and stay informed on regulations to have a smooth trading experience.How to Buy…

Trump Media and Technology Group, operator of US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, said Wednesday it plans to roll out a blockchain token for shareholders that entitles them to perks and rewards.The DJT token will be launched in collaboration with crypto exchange Crypto.com, and the distribution to existing shareholders set at a 1:1 ratio, or one token per share owned, according to the announcement from the company.The token “may” include rewards and perks for DJT shareholders, including discounts on the Truth Social media platform, the Truth+ media streaming platform, and prediction market Truth Predict. However, the token is not…