XRP has emerged as the leading crypto trade of 2026, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum amid strong ETF inflows and cross-border payment adoption.
A comprehensive US crypto market structure bill may not pass Congress until after the 2026 midterm elections, as political risk and conflict concerns weigh on bipartisan support.
Tether introduced Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling simpler, fractional gold transactions and broader accessibility in digital payments.
Polymarket has quietly introduced taker-only fees on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets to support liquidity incentives.
Morgan Stanley has submitted S-1 filings for proposed Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling rising institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure at the start of 2026.
A new KuCoin report finds that more than half of crypto funding in Australia comes from bank transfers, underscoring demand for regulated fiat on-ramps.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $697 million in net inflows, marking their strongest daily total in more than three months as market sentiment improved.
Gate Group has officially launched Gate Dubai after securing a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s crypto regulator, expanding its compliant global footprint.
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps rejected allegations linking a high-profile Polymarket trade on Venezuela’s leadership to a World Liberty Financial cofounder.
NFT Paris has canceled its February 2026 conference with one month’s notice, citing sustained weakness across NFT markets and related business lines.
Tom Lee forecasts a potential new Bitcoin high in January and outlines a volatile but constructive outlook for crypto and equities in 2026.
Grayscale has announced its first cash payout linked to Ethereum staking rewards for a US-listed ETF, marking a step forward in bringing onchain yield into regulated investment products.
Bitcoin climbed toward $93,000 as comments from US President Donald Trump on Colombia and Mexico added to geopolitical uncertainty following the Venezuela operation.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is benefiting from Japan’s weak yen, lowering financing costs and amplifying returns compared with dollar-based peers.
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF recorded its biggest daily inflow since October as institutional demand picked up alongside rising crypto prices.