Author: John Smith

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…

The week of December 21-27, 2025, closed the year with $316.2 million in crypto funding across 8 visible projects. Summary Crypto projects raised $316.2M in the final week of 2025 across eight deals. HashKey Group dominated funding with a massive $250M year-end raise. Finance and trading infrastructure attracted most investor attention to close 2025. As per the data, HashKey Group’s $250 million raise dominated a year-end funding period that featured finance platforms and infrastructure development. Finance and trading platforms led the majority of investor attention during this final week of the year. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of this week’s crypto…

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $83.27 million in net outflows on December 26, extending a multi-day redemption streak as BTC struggled to reclaim $88,000. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded $83.27M in outflows on Dec. 26, extending a five-day selloff. Fidelity’s FBTC led redemptions with $74.38M, while most ETFs saw zero flows. ETF outflows now exceed $750M as Bitcoin fails to reclaim the $90K level. Fidelity’s FBTC led withdrawals with $74.38 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC posted $8.89 million in redemptions. All remaining Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded zero flow activity on December 26. BlackRock’s IBIT data was not updated as of press time.…

Bitmine deposited 74,880 ETH worth approximately $219 million into Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake protocol, marking the company’s first staking operation. The move comes as the largest Ethereum (ETH) treasury company seeks yield generation from its 4.066 million ETH holdings. According to EmberCN monitoring, the deposit occurred on December 27. At an estimated 3.12% annual percentage yield, staking the entire treasury would generate roughly 126,800 ETH per year. Based on Ethereum’s current price, the annual staking rewards would be worth approximately $371 million. Ember CN’s X post regarding Ethereum staking First staking deployment from 4M+ Ethereum treasury The 74,880 ETH deposit is Bitmine’s…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto has world-class launchpads and some of the most liquid spot markets in the world. New tokens can get minted, listed, and traded almost instantly. Once the unlocking or vesting contracts clear, there is plenty of liquidity for them to move. Summary Crypto lacks a “mid-life market” for tokens: Between issuance and spot trading, billions in locked and vested tokens trade off-chain in opaque OTC deals, distorting prices and disadvantaging retail. This gap undermines sustainability and RWA…

The Altcoin Season Index continued its downward trend this week as Bitcoin dominance accelerated. Summary The Altcoin Season Index has plunged to 15. The market capitalization of all altcoins has plunged.  This market valuation has formed a double-top pattern. The index, which tracks the performance of altcoins against Bitcoin (BTC), declined to 15, the lowest level this year. This decline continued as most altcoins remained in the red. Altcoin Season Index chart | Source: CMC Data compiled by CoinMarketCap shows that only a handful of cryptocurrencies have risen in the last 90 days. Pippin token jumped by over 2,300%, making…

Dogecoin price continued its recent downward trend, reaching its lowest level since Oct. 10, and its technicals points to more downside as the DOGE ETF drought continued. Summary Dogecoin price has formed numerous bearish chart patterns. It formed a head-and-shoulders chart pattern on the three-day chart. Demand for the DOGE ETF has largely dried in the past few months. Dogecoin (DOGE) token was trading at $0.1227, down by 75% from its highest point this year. This crash has led to a multi-billion-dollar wipeout. The token has crashed as signs of weak demand continued. Data compiled by SoSoValue data shows that…

XRP price dropped by nearly 25% in 2025 despite having its best year so far in terms of regulations and network news. Summary XRP price dropped by nearly 25% in 2025 and by ~50% from the year-to-date high. The decline happened despite having some major news during the year. Technical analysis suggests that the token will likely continue falling. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to $1.8485 on Saturday, down by ~50% from its highest point this year. Its crash erased over $50 billion in valuation.  Top Ripple news in 2025 The XRP token plunged even after the Securities and Exchange Commission…

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has edged down by 0.47% to $65.58 million, essentially flat from last week’s $67.76 million. Summary NFT sales stayed flat at $65.6M, but buyers and sellers jumped over 24%. DMarket reclaimed first place as Bitcoin BRC-20 NFTs surged over 300%. Bitcoin NFT volume rose sharply while Ethereum and Solana sales declined. Market participation has continued its strong rebound, with NFT buyers climbing by 26.31% to 292,030 and sellers rising by 24.44% to 205,205. NFT transactions remained nearly unchanged, down just 0.95% to 869,747. DMarket reclaims top spot with Bitcoin BRC-20 surge DMarket on…

Bitcoin price remains locked in a tight range between $80,000 and $90,000 as liquidity builds on both sides, increasing the likelihood of a sharp breakout once the balance breaks. Summary BTC continues to consolidate between high-time-frame support at $80,000 and heavy resistance near $90,000. Failed breakouts at resistance and untapped resting liquidity suggest a rotation within the range, setting the stage for a larger move once liquidity is cleared. A sustained move above $90,000 with volume would signal bullish continuation. Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to trade in a clearly defined range, with price action compressing between high-time-frame support at $80,000 and high-time-frame resistance…