Author: John Smith
Ethereum price is compressing into a triangle apex as volatility tightens, signaling an imminent breakout that could drive expansion if confirmed by strong volume. Summary Ethereum consolidates within a tightening triangle structure. Price is compressing near the Point of Control. Volume will determine breakout direction and validity. Ethereum’s (ETH) price action has entered a critical phase as it continues to consolidate within a tightening triangular structure that has been forming over the past several weeks. With both dynamic support and resistance converging, price is being compressed into an apex zone where equilibrium can no longer be sustained. Historically, such compression…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. For the past several years, airdrops and point systems have been the lifeblood of crypto user acquisition. Crypto projects simply had no alternative. After the initial coin offering boom caused severe regulatory pushback, projects faced a difficult question: how do you get tokens into the hands of users without selling anything that might be construed as an unregistered security? Airdrops emerged as the answer. Summary Airdrops were a regulatory workaround, not a healthy market: They emerged after…
As on-chain liquidity deepens and decentralized exchanges quietly absorb market share once dominated by centralized platforms, the question is no longer whether DeFi can compete—but how far it can go. Rachel Lin, co-founder and CEO of SynFutures, sits at the center of that shift. A former Deutsche Bank global markets executive and founding partner of Matrixport, Lin brings a rare blend of TradFi rigor and DeFi-native execution to decentralized derivatives. In this Q&A, she breaks down why order-book DEXs are closing the gap with CEXs, what recent exchange failures have permanently changed about user trust, and how on-chain markets could…
The CFTC brings back Bitcoin futures veteran Amir Zaidi as chief of staff amid expanding crypto oversight. Summary CFTC Chair Michael Selig named Amir Zaidi chief of staff as the agency’s digital asset mandate grows. Zaidi previously led the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight and helped oversee the launch of U.S. Bitcoin futures contracts. His return comes as Congress advances market-structure bills that would expand CFTC authority over crypto markets and derivatives. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig has appointed Amir Zaidi as the agency’s new Chief of Staff, the CFTC announced. Zaidi previously played a role in overseeing…
Tether bought another 8,888 BTC in Q4 2025, lifting its stack above 96,000 coins as it channels up to 15% of profits into Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. Summary Tether acquired 8,888 BTC in Q4 2025, its third straight quarter buying the same amount, taking holdings to over 96,000 Bitcoin. The issuer follows a policy, announced in 2023, to allocate up to 15% of net realized operating profits into BTC as part of reserve diversification. Bitcoin remains a minority slice of Tether’s reserves versus U.S. Treasuries, but positions BTC as a core hedge and treasury asset on its balance…
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has urged major economies to focus on developing central bank digital currencies instead of stablecoins, which it believes pose mounting risks to financial stability and monetary sovereignty. Summary The Reserve Bank of India has urged global policymakers to prioritize central bank digital currencies over stablecoins. The central bank said stablecoins fall short of key monetary principles and could weaken domestic monetary policy transmission. CBDC adoption has been slow across the globe. “Stablecoins have emerged as a key component of the crypto asset ecosystem, and their prominence has risen following legal and regulatory…
TRX price rebounded following Justin Sun’s $18 million investment into Tron Inc., aimed at acquiring more TRX from the open market. Meanwhile, on the daily chart, a bullish reversal pattern has been forming that could spur more gains. Summary TRX price is up 5% from this month’s low. Justin Sun has invested $18 million into Tron Inc., which will use it to build its TRX treasury. A multi-month bullish reversal pattern was confirmed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Tron (TRX) jumped to an intraday high of $0.286 on Wednesday, Dec. 31, before settling a little lower…
XRP derivatives open interest jumped 80% in four hours as traders added leverage, setting up sharper price swings if resistance breaks or gains fade. Summary XRP derivatives open interest spiked over 80% in four hours after a prolonged decline in activity and leverage. Price has inched higher over the past day and week, but without a clear breakout move so far. The leverage reset could fuel a short squeeze on a resistance break or deepen losses if price reverses. XRP (XRP) recorded an 80% increase in derivative open interest within a four-hour trading window, according to market data. XRP data…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global tokenization market size reached approximately $1.24 trillion in 2025, a significant increase from $865.54 billion in 2024, with projections for multi-trillion-dollar growth by the end of the decade. This growth was primarily driven by regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions. This is Part Three, which evaluates key tokenization and AI technology developments in Hollywood during 2025. Part One: 2025 was the year of tokenization. Part Two focuses on energy requirements to support the growth in AI-driven…
Owing to its mobile mining model and millions of users, Pi Network continues to attract attention. However, Pi Coin’s price has struggled since the early excitement faded. As we approach January 2026, investors seek answers. This Pi Network price prediction breaks down Pi’s current price, short-term outlook, and the main factors that could shape its future. Summary Pi Coin is trading around $0.2026 as of December 30, 2025, down nearly 18% over the past month and over 93% below its all-time high. Key factors shaping Pi’s future include the January 2026 token unlock (134 million tokens), exchange listings, real-world use…