Jon Cuthbert

Crypto markets face a volatile Q1 2026 as a potential Fed pause could pressure Bitcoin and ether, while “stealth QE” may help cushion downside risks.

Asia’s crypto regulators focused on stablecoins and asset tokenisation in 2025, laying the groundwork for broader institutional adoption in 2026.

Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez detailed his first day in a US federal prison on Christmas Eve, reigniting debate over crypto privacy and developer liability.

Pudgy Penguins projected its NFT characters onto the Las Vegas Sphere over Christmas, showcasing a push into mainstream branding amid a broader NFT market slowdown.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost a combined $228 million as holiday trading stayed cautious, while XRP and Solana funds continued to attract modest inflows.

Silver prices surged in Shanghai as backwardation emerged, signalling tight physical supply in China amid strong industrial and investment demand.

HashKey Capital has raised $250 million at the first close of its fourth crypto fund, underscoring continued institutional confidence in digital assets despite volatile market conditions.

Nvidia’s $20 billion Groq deal underscores its strategy of absorbing AI chip rivals, intensifying debate over decentralised alternatives to its growing dominance.

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is set for early release from US custody in January following her conviction in the FTX collapse.

Binance has listed Kyrgyzstan’s som-pegged KGST stablecoin as the country accelerates legislation, reserves and national plans around digital assets.