U.S.-listed spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), once seen as a major catalyst for institutional crypto adoption, ended 2025 on a notably weak note. After a strong start earlier in the year, these products experienced their worst outflow streak on record during November and December, signaling a shift in investor sentiment across the digital asset market. According to data from SoSoValue, the 11 U.S.-listed spot crypto ETFs recorded a net outflow of approximately $3.48 billion in November, followed by an additional $1.09 billion in December. The combined $4.57 billion in...

South Koreas cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has launched its third annual dormant asset recovery campaign, revealing a sharp decline in unclaimed digital assets on its platform. According to the exchange, dormant cryptocurrency holdings have dropped to 291.6 billion won (about $201 million), marking a 34% decrease from last years 443.5 billion won ($306 million). The reduction reflects both successful recovery efforts and changes in market conditions. The latest figures follow Bithumbs previous campaign, during which around 36,000 users reclaimed a combined 70.6 billion won ($49 million)...

Tether has kicked off 2026 by significantly expanding its bitcoin reserves, adding 8,888.88 BTC to its treasury wallet as part of its fourth-quarter 2025 profit allocation. The move was confirmed by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and highlights the stablecoin issuers ongoing strategy to systematically accumulate bitcoin. At current market prices, the transfer is valued at approximately $780 million, further cementing Tethers position as one of the largest corporate holders of BTC globally. This latest bitcoin purchase aligns with a policy Tether introduced in 2023, under which the company allocates...

XRP price climbed to around $1.87 as exchange-held supply dropped to its lowest level since 2018, reinforcing a tightening-float narrative even while price action remains capped below a critical resistance zone. Data shows that XRP balances on centralized exchanges have fallen to roughly 1.6 billion tokens, representing a decline of about 57% since October. This steady drawdown suggests that more XRP is being moved into long-term storage, custody solutions, or institutional rails rather than remaining readily available for spot selling. The reduction in exchange supply is occurring alongside...

MOVA Chain promoted $100 million in funding; backer now calls it valuation Platform claiming North American tech origins was generated by Gamma.app Internal documents reveal multi-level marketing structure targeting retirees (Seoul) The pitch to South Korean retail investors was irresistible: a blockchain project backed by a $100 million investment from the UAE, developed by a top-tier North American tech team, and tied to the family of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. But the reality of MOVA Chain appears to be far less sophisticated. An investigation by TokenPost reveals that the...

Bitcoin entered 2026 trading sideways near the $88,000 level, extending a period of consolidation that has left many traders uncertain about the next major move. While short-term price action appears stagnant, on-chain data from CryptoQuant suggests that important structural changes may be unfolding beneath the surface. Several key indicators point to easing sell pressure, even as macroeconomic uncertainty continues to limit upside momentum for BTC. Following a sharp correction in late 2025, Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim major resistance zones. The absence of aggressive follow-through...

A newly announced privacy-focused Layer-2 blockchain project called Shade Network is facing growing criticism across Crypto Twitter, with users raising alarms over potential links to a past rug pull, phishing risks, and a lack of transparent development. While the team behind Shade Network has not confirmed any wrongdoing, the controversy has intensified rapidly, leading to public warnings from security researchers and retractions from early promoters. Shade Network positions itself as a privacy-first Ethereum Layer-2 solution, capitalizing on the rising narrative that privacy coins and...

Prenetics Global Limited, a health sciences company linked to global football icon David Beckham, has announced it will stop acquiring Bitcoin in 2026, signaling a notable retreat from the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy that gained momentum earlier in the market cycle. The company confirmed that it ended its daily Bitcoin purchases in December 2025 and has no plans to resume further acquisitions, although it will continue to hold its existing Bitcoin reserves. This decision comes amid a broader reassessment by public companies following Bitcoins sharp drawdown in late 2025. The...

Dogecoin price has faced sustained pressure in recent weeks, mirroring broader weakness across the crypto market and a cooling of speculative enthusiasm. Despite this pullback, emerging technical and on-chain indicators suggest DOGE may be approaching a stabilization phase, with early signs pointing toward a possible recovery rather than continued downside. From a technical perspective, Dogecoin has formed a bullish divergence on its price chart. While the DOGE price printed a lower low over the past two weeks, momentum indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) have moved higher....

Iran has formally signaled its readiness to accept cryptocurrency for overseas weapons sales, marking a notable shift in how the country structures state-controlled defense trade. According to a report by the Financial Times, Irans Ministry of Defence Export Center, widely known as Mindex, now lists digital assets alongside traditional payment methods such as barter arrangements and Iranian rials. The move reflects Irans broader efforts to adapt to international sanctions and expand alternative financial channels. Mindex is a government-run agency responsible for regulating and facilitating...