Author: Kryptonews

The Hyper Foundation proposed a validator vote to formally recognize HYPE tokens held in the Hyperliquid protocol’s Assistance Fund system address as permanently inaccessible, excluding them from the asset’s circulating and total supply. According to the foundation, the Assistance Fund is a protocol-level mechanism embedded in the layer-1 network’s execution. It automatically converts trading fees into HYPE tokens and routes them to a designated system address. At the time of writing, the wallet contains about $1 billion in tokens. The system address was designed without control mechanisms, making the funds irretrievable without a hard fork. “By voting ‘Yes,’ validators agree to treat…

Bitcoin (BTC) institutional demand is finally outpacing new supply as the market hits a key pivot point.Key points:Bitcoin institutional demand is now 13% higher than the amount of newly mined BTC on a rolling daily basis.New data shows institution-fueled supply reduction returning for the first time since early November.ETF outflows pass $600 million in just two days this week.Institutions bounce back with BTC buysNew data from quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole Investments shows that institutions are buying more BTC than miners are adding.Bitcoin is becoming a target for institutions again as price action seeks a bottom more than…

Crypto markets are experiencing a decline, with Solana trading near $126 and Bitcoin below $90,000. In market conditions driven by risk aversion, projects with clear utility tend to attract more attention.Market sentiment has weakened, leading many investors to adopt a more defensive approach. One of the best bets heading into 2026 is crypto presales, which offer structured pricing and low entries to next-gen products that could dominate 2026. The most interesting altcoins to buy are all payment-focused, and Digitap ($TAP) has gained visibility among payment-focused projects.During bear markets, investors often reassess asset selection. Payment-oriented tokens are noted for practical use…

KuCoin announced an exclusive multiyear deal with Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Belgium from 2026 to 2028, making the exchange the music festival’s exclusive crypto and payments partner.The move comes just weeks after KuCoin secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) service provider license in the European Union.KuCoin’s MiCA play goes mass‑marketKuCoin EU Exchange recently obtained a crypto asset service provider license in Austria under the EU’s MiCA regime, giving it a fully regulated foothold in the bloc as Brussels’ new rulebook for exchanges, custody and stablecoins comes into force.The Tomorrowland deal signals how KuCoin plans to use that status, not…

Aave, one of the largest decentralized lending protocols, has announced plans for an aggressive expansion following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) formal closure of its four-year investigation without recommending enforcement action. In a post on X, Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed that the SEC’s investigation, which began around 2021 or early 2022, had concluded and that the regulator does not plan to recommend any enforcement action against the protocol. “DeFi has faced unfair regulatory pressure in recent years … we’re glad to put this behind us as we enter a new era where developers can truly build the future…

As reported by the Guardian on December 14, one of the world’s most famous hominin fossils may be a previously unidentified species of human ancestor. Nicknamed “Little Foot,” the skeleton was discovered between 1994 and 1998 in the Sterkfontein cave system in South Africa. It is the most complete specimen ever found of the genus Australopithecus, from which humans are descended. Little Foot, thought to be an older female, was bipedal like humans, but likely foraged and slept in trees like primates; while her arms were longer proportionately than a human’s, the shape of her hands is more human than…

Screenshots of an internal email outlining plans to wind down Shima Capital have surfaced online, days after the US Securities and Exchange Commission sued the crypto venture firm and its founder over allegations of investor fraud.On Nov. 25, the SEC charged Shima Capital Management LLC and its founder, Yida Gao, with making false and misleading statements while raising almost $170 million from investors, the agency announced on Dec. 3. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleged that Gao inflated his investment track record in marketing materials used to raise capital for Shima…

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking answers from federal law enforcement and financial authorities over whether decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges are under active investigation. Key Takeaways: Warren is asking whether US authorities are investigating DeFi exchanges over national security risks. She warns DeFi could enable illicit finance as crypto legislation stalls in Congress. The letter raises concerns about political influence and Trump-linked crypto activity. In a letter sent Monday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Massachusetts Democrat asked whether their departments were “investigating significant national security risks posed by decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges like PancakeSwap.”Warren requested…

IntroductionIn the fast-moving and emotionally charged world of cryptocurrencies, few entities hold as much sway over the markets as Bitcoin whales. These massive holders of BTC can profoundly influence price movements, spark fear or investor excitement, and often steer market sentiment—either intentionally or unintentionally. While their presence may appear intimidating to retail investors, their actions do not always warrant impulsive reactions. In fact, by understanding the psychology behind whale behavior and developing a disciplined, data-driven approach, investors can turn seemingly chaotic market events into profitable opportunities. Adopting a contrarian investor mindset is a particularly useful strategy when navigating the short-term…

This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.Bitcoin BTC$86,635.86 trades close to a crucial long-term price line that’s held for three weeks, putting bulls on edge. However, shares in the largest publicly listed BTC holder, Strategy (MSTR), have already slipped below this “safety net,” flashing bearish cues to the cryptocurrency.This safety net is the 100-week simple moving average (SMA), the average price over roughly two years and a trusted metric for technical analysts across markets to identify major trend shifts and long-term support or breakdowns.For bitcoin, the 100-week SMA has held steady for…