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US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs began 2026 on a strong note, posting a combined net inflow of around $646 million on the first trading day, despite mixed sentiment across the broader crypto market.On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw net inflows of $471.3 million, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs added $174.5 million, bringing total inflows across the two ETF types to $645.8 million, according to Farside data.US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted their largest net inflow in 35 trading days since Nov. 11, when the eleven US-based ETFs collectively saw $524 million in a single day.Meanwhile, spot Ether ETFs posted…

On-chain security researcher ZachXBT flagged hundreds of wallets across multiple EVM chains getting drained for small amounts, typically under $2,000 per victim, funneling into a single suspicious address.The theft total climbed past $107,000 and kept rising. The root cause is still unknown, but users reported receiving a phishing email disguised as a mandatory MetaMask upgrade, complete with a party-hat fox logo and a “Happy New Year!” subject line.This attack arrived when developers were on holiday, support channels were running skeleton crews, and users were scrolling through inboxes cluttered with New Year promotions.Attackers exploit that window. The small per-victim amounts suggest…

Cryptocurrencies are considered a high-risk asset class. Investing in them may result in the loss of part or all of your capital. The content on this website is intended solely for informational and educational use and should not be interpreted as financial or investment advice. Crypto presales tend to attract the most attention when markets feel uncertain. As volatility compresses and large-cap assets trade sideways, early-stage projects often become the place where conviction quietly builds. January has historically marked a reset period, where capital starts positioning ahead of the next broader move rather than chasing what already ran. That backdrop…

BMNR shareholders are encouraged to review the Chairman’s message and vote on the 4 proposals prior to the January 14, 2026 deadline Bitmine will hold its Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026 Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMNR) today announced the release of a new Chairman’s message…

Bitcoin Adoption Is No Longer About Discovery Bitcoin no longer needs to be explained. Its existence is widely acknowledged, its relevance debated, and its future actively shaped by regulators, institutions, and everyday users. The real question today is not whether people can buy Bitcoin, but how they do so. As Bitcoin moves deeper into mainstream financial conversations, the quality of access matters more than access itself. Trust, security, and compliance have become decisive factors in determining which platforms users rely on, especially during moments of market stress. This is where regulated, Bitcoin-focused exchanges play a critical role in shaping long-term…

Key Highlights: Unleash Protocol suffered a $3.9M hack via multisig exploit. The stolen funds were moved to Ethereum and 1,337.1 ETH have been deposited to Tornado Cash. The platform has paused all of its operations as of now. Unleash Protocol, a DeFi platform that is built on Story Protocol’s system, posted on social media platform X today, December 30, 2025, and confirmed that there has been a security breach, and unauthorized activity in the smart contract has managed to drain user funds. The official notice also explains that an outside address exploited the project’s multi-signature (multisig) governance setup so that…

In brief Total crypto hack losses reached $2.72 billion in 2025, surpassing last year’s record despite subdued market conditions. The Bybit breach in February marked the year’s largest exploit, with North Korean actors suspected of stealing up to $1.5 billion. Major exchanges and DeFi platforms, including Coinbase, Cetus Protocol, Nobitex, UPCX, BtcTurk, and Upbit, reported significant compromises across the year. This year was a record for hacks in the crypto sector, with over $2.72 billion stolen, according to data from TRM Labs.  Yes, with depressed crypto prices getting investors down, 2025 was a particularly bad year for exploits—even after 2024 broke…

Base’s promotion of creator coins, largely through its close alignment with NFT marketplace Zora, is drawing mounting criticism from community members who say the strategy is alienating projects that helped bootstrap the network’s early momentum.In recent months, the layer 2 Base network has become the epicenter for “creator coins,” which are tokens tied to individual creators, posts or pieces of content, with Zora positioned at the center of that narrative. Base is a blockchain built by crypto exchange Coinbase, atop the Ethereum blockchain, using open-source OP Stack, a developer toolkit for the Optimism networkRead more: Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After China’s latest move with its Digital Yuan, multiple crypto industry executives have cautioned that the US banks’ push to prohibit all interest payments on stablecoins could give a major advantage to their global rivals. US Risks Giving China A Major Global Advantage On Tuesday, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer (CPO), Faryar Shirzad, warned the US Congress that banning interest payments on the digital assets could risk diminishing the legislative efforts and victories obtained this year with the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.…

Bitcoin is closing out 2025 near $87,000, ending the year in a narrow trading range after months of fading momentum. Thin holiday liquidity and a lack of fresh catalysts left the market drifting into the final session of the year, capping a period marked less by explosive gains than by consolidation and unmet expectations. At the time of writing, bitcoin was trading just below $88,000, roughly flat over the past week and modestly lower than where it began the year. The price has spent much of December oscillating between the low $80,000s and the high $80,000s, with repeated attempts to…