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This week started with a sensational screenshot shared across hundreds of breathless posts on X, and a claim designed to hit every financial nerve ending at once.A “systemically important” US bank, a silver margin call, liquidation by the exchange in the middle of the night, the Federal Reserve allegedly “forced” to pump billions into the system, and the bank’s name “concealed.”Screenshot circulating on X about US bank collapseIt reads like a ‘Big Short’ or ‘Margin Call’ movie sequel, and the internet ate it up amid the slow news season between Christmas and New Year.My initial thoughts were as follows: Silver…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Joseph Chalom, the CEO of Sharplink, has outlined an optimistic forecast for Ethereum’s (ETH) future, emphasizing a significant increase in the total value locked (TVL) within the network in the coming year.  Stablecoin Expansion And Institutional Interest According to a report from CoinMarketCap, Chalom anticipates that the stablecoin market will soar to $500 billion by December 2026. Currently, the total market capitalization for stablecoins stands at approximately $308.46 billion, suggesting a 62% growth from current figures.  Given that Ethereum is responsible for processing over half of all…

Stablecoins are digital assets designed to minimize the price volatility associated with cryptocurrencies. By pegging their values to stable assets like fiat currencies, stablecoins aim to redefine global finance. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into what stablecoins mean and how they work. We’ll also highlight their types, benefits, drawbacks, and future outlook. What Are Stablecoins?Stablecoins are a special class of cryptocurrencies whose market values are pegged to an external reference, often a real asset. Most stablecoin issuers peg their tokens to reference assets such as fiat currencies, precious metals, commodities, or financial instruments. Examples of stablecoins include Tether (USDT) and…

BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund BUIDL has distributed about $100 million in dividends since launching in March 2024, according to tokenization firm Securitize, which serves as the product’s transfer agent and administrator.The fund, which invests in short-dated U.S. Treasuries, repurchase agreements and cash equivalents, has grown past $2 billion in value, making it one of the largest tokenized cash products in the market. Unlike stablecoins, BUIDL is structured as a regulated money market-style vehicle whose shares are represented by tokens that settle on public blockchains. BUIDL originally launched on Ethereum, but has expanded across multiple networks as demand for onchain…

Lighter, an Ethereum-based Layer-2 decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has launched its native asset, the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT), with 25% of the supply distributed via an airdrop.The team made the announcement on the official X account on December 30, 2025. Lighter now joins other decentralized finance (DeFi) networks with its own token initiative.LIT Token Debuts With 25% Airdrop In a detailed thread, Lighter outlined the tokenomics and use cases of its native token. The team revealed that LIT supply is split evenly between the ecosystem, the team, and the investors. Of the 50% allocated to the ecosystem,Sponsored Sponsored 25% airdropped at TGE…

Long-term Bitcoin holders have pumped the brakes on selling their fat stacks for the first time in six months, while Ether whales have ramped up accumulation of the digital asset.Wallets holding Bitcoin (BTC) for at least 155 days trimmed their positions from 14.8 million coins in mid-July to 14.3 million in December. However, crypto investor and entrepreneur Ted Pillows noted in an X post on Monday the selloff has tapered off. “Long-term holders have stopped selling Bitcoin for the first time since July 2025. Things are looking good for a relief rally here,” he said. Source: Ted PillowsGenerally, large holders and…

While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle, XRP and Solana are quietly attracting billions. Investor interest remained strong for XRP and SOL last week, as the two assets recorded the highest inflows among crypto products. XRP attracted $70.2 million, while Solana added $7.5 million. This trend has continued since their ETFs launched in the US in mid-October, and has brought total inflows to $1.14 billion for XRP and $1.34 billion for Solana. These gains come despite broader negative sentiment in the crypto market. Bitcoin and Ethereum Lose According to CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, Bitcoin and Ethereum moved in…

US Representative Maxine Waters has called for a hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Paul Atkins, highlighting concerns over the agency’s dismissal of crypto cases, and nine other points of contention.  In a letter on Sunday to French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Waters argued that a hearing was well overdue highlighting what she sees as “questionable policy changes” at the SEC. “Chair Gensler testified before the Committee twice during his first year. Despite having a clear obligation to oversee the SEC, the Committee has not held a single hearing with Chairman Atkins, despite the agency’s rapid, significant,…

Ethereum’s recent rebound has brought a brief sense of relief, but the bigger challenge still lies ahead. While price is attempting to stabilize after weeks of sideways action, the broader structure suggests this move remains corrective rather than decisive. Until ETH can clear the $3,550 barrier, the bounce looks more like a pause in consolidation than the start of a sustained upside breakout. Sideways Correction Still Dominates Ethereum’s Structure According to More Crypto Online, Ethereum continues to trade within a sideways corrective structure that has been in place since November 21. Price action remains capped below the upper boundary of…

Key Takeaways A wallet linked to Indexed Finance and KyberSwap exploits sold over $2 million in crypto tokens after dormancy. US prosecutors allege Andean Medjedovic orchestrated both hacks, stealing about $65 million. Share this article A wallet associated with the attacker behind the Indexed Finance and Kyber Network hacks has reactivated, selling more than $2 million in tokens after a yearlong dormancy, according to data tracked by Lookonchain.Over the past eight hours, the wallet offloaded 226,961 UNI worth about $1.3 million, 33,215 LINK valued at $410,000, 845,806 CRV totaling $328,000, and more than 5 YFI worth $17,500.The 2021 Indexed Finance…