Author: John Smith
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the Bitcoin four-year cycle is being replaced by a “10-year grind” characterized by steady returns rather than spectacular gains. Speaking on CNBC’s Crypto World, Hougan argued that institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and stablecoin growth are stronger forces than the historical halving-driven cycle. “I do think the four-year cycle is less important now than it was in the past,” Hougan stated. “I expect the market to be up next year. I think we’re in a 10-year grind upward of strong returns, not spectacular returns, strong returns, lower volatility, some up and down.” Institutional buying dampens Bitcoin…
Uniswap recently executed a 100 million UNI token burn, permanently removing approximately $596 million worth of tokens from circulation. Summary Uniswap permanently burned 100M UNI after a 99.9% governance vote passed UNIfication. Protocol fees are now live while interface fees remain zero UNI jumped 19% during voting and rallied another 6% following the burn. The burn followed overwhelming community approval of the UNIfication governance proposal, which passed with 99.9% support on December 25. UNI (UNI) rallied 6% over the past 24 hours, trading in a range of $5.89 to $6.35. The token surged 19% when voting commenced on December 19-20…
Binance Coin price rose for the third consecutive day and reached its psychological point at $850. Summary Binance Coin price has formed a descending triangle pattern. It is also about to form a death cross pattern. Key BSC metrics like transactions and fees have plunged. Binance Coin (BNB) token was trading at $856, down by nearly 40% from its highest point this year. This crash has coincided with the ongoing crypto market crash and its deteriorating metrics. Data compiled by Nansen shows that activity in the BNB Smart Chain has deteriorated in the past few months. For example, the network…
XRP price trades near critical $1.80 support as bullish momentum fades, increasing downside risk and raising the possibility of a capitulation move toward lower liquidity zones. Summary XRP maintains bearish structure with lower highs intact. Bullish volume remains weak near $1.80 support. Loss of $1.80 opens downside risk toward $1.37. XRP (XRP) price is showing growing signs of vulnerability as price action struggles to build sustained bullish momentum near the $1.80 support level. Despite several short-term recovery attempts, the broader technical structure remains bearish, and buying pressure continues to fade. With sellers consistently regaining control after each rally attempt, XRP now…
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Trust Wallet launched a formal compensation process following the hack, Indian authorities arrested a former Coinbase employee, and Uniswap’s community voted overwhelmingly to activate protocol fees and token burns. Summary Trust Wallet opened a formal compensation process after malicious code hit its Chrome extension. Uniswap holders voted to activate protocol fees and burn UNI, reshaping the token’s economics. Indian police arrested a former Coinbase agent tied to the exchange’s earlier data breach. Trust Wallet initiates breach victim compensation The cryptocurrency wallet provider announced Friday a formal claims process for users affected by…
Zcash price jumped to the highest level since Nov. 27 as demand for privacy tokens rose and the futures open interest neared its all-time high. Summary Zcash price has rebounded to the highest point since November 27. The futures open interest has jumped to near its all-time high. Technical analysis suggests that the ZEC price has more upside. Zcash (ZEC) token soared to a high of $513, up by over 70% from its lowest level this month. This surge has made it one of the best-performing tokens in the crypto market. ZEC’s surge coincided with the rising demand for privacy…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Insurance is one of those areas that can often feel so impersonal. Customers are frequently reduced to data points, and customers typically view insurance agents as little more than sales channels. The whole process has become a confusing quagmire of policies and premiums. Summary Insurance feels broken because it’s transactional, not relational: Customers are treated as data points and agents as sales channels, eroding trust and long-term engagement. Blockchain enables transparent, personalized insurance: User-owned data, real-time policy…
As the Ethereum price consolidates beneath the $3,000 psychological level and holds firm below key resistance, observers note the possibility of a bottoming structure forming. Summary ETH stabilizes below $3,000, the Point of Control. Value Area Low continues to attract buyer demand. A break above $3,000 with volume would confirm a reversal. Ethereum (ETH) is entering a critical consolidation phase as price action stabilizes just below the $3,000 psychological resistance. Rather than breaking down after repeated rejections, ETH has continued to compress beneath this level, signaling that selling pressure may be weakening. This behavior is attracting traders’ attention, as prolonged consolidation…
MSTR stock price rose by over 1% on Boxing Day as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies staged a cautious rebound. Summary MicroStrategy’s shares jumped to $160, higher than this month’s low of $157. Still, the stock may be at risk of further downside. One reason for the loss of its premium is the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) crash that has moved it from the year-to-date high of $126,200 to the current $88,800. Strategy’s stock price will likely continue to fall as sellers target the psychological threshold of $100. MicroStrategy’s shares jumped to $160, higher than this month’s low of $157. Still, the…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRPstaking gains traction as firms reassess digital assets, while Metaplanet plans to hold 210,000 BTC by the of 2027. Summary XRPstaking platform gains traction as investors seek structured yield strategies beyond short-term crypto price swings. From Bitcoin reserves to XRPstaking, crypto markets shift toward allocation, yield, and risk-managed returns. XRPstaking combines secure custody and AI yield tools to turn passive crypto holdings into sustainable income. With the ongoing changes in the global macroeconomic environment, more and more companies are…