Whale accumulation tied to Solana tokens emerged as the most discussed crypto trend at the start of 2026, according to onchain analytics firm Santiment.
Pi Network has temporarily disabled wallet payment requests after rising scams targeted users with large PI balances, prompting network intervention.
Lighter’s $675M LIT airdrop became crypto’s 10th largest, with most recipients holding tokens, highlighting early adoption despite tokenomics concerns.
Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk Technologies purchased $28 million of Zcash, increasing its holdings to roughly 1.76% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $355 million in net inflows, ending a seven-day stretch of outflows amid renewed institutional demand.
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single-token strategy crypto ETFs, targeting major altcoins and expanding regulated access beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
South Korea’s proposed stablecoin framework has been delayed as regulators disagree over which entities should be allowed to issue the tokens.
Ethereum-based perps exchange Lighter has launched its native LIT token, allocating half of the supply to ecosystem growth and incentives.
Hyperliquid Labs is set to distribute its first tranche of HYPE tokens to team members, with 1.2 million tokens scheduled to unlock in early January.
South Korea’s Mirae Asset is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in crypto exchange Korbit, marking a potential first move into digital assets for the financial group.
Japan is moving closer to a flat 20% crypto tax rate under its 2026 reform plan, though the lower levy will apply only to assets deemed “specified” under new regulatory rules.
Hong Kong-based Trend Research added $35 million in Ether, lifting its total holdings to about $1.8 billion as it continues to position heavily in ETH despite near-term market caution.
A proposed California wealth tax targeting billionaires has drawn criticism from crypto founders and investors, who warn it could accelerate capital flight and undermine innovation.
China will allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, marking a shift in the central bank digital currency’s role within the financial system.