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The first week of 2026 delivered a surprising jolt to the fast-growing spot Bitcoin ETF market, as a net outflow of $681 million caught traders and analysts off guard. This marked the most significant weekly ETF outflow since their historic approval in early 2025 and ignited serious debate among market participants. The reasons for the downturn appear manifold, with macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressure, central bank policy shifts, and growing geopolitical instability converging to push investors into risk-off mode. However, beneath the surface of short-term panic lies a strategic window of opportunity for forward-thinking investors.To fully contextualize the current retreat, it’s…
XRP-led funds stood out, with weekly net inflows of around $64 million at their peak. Total assets went above $1.2 billion. Source: SoSoValue Solana followed with smaller but consistent inflows. Perhaps, institutions are warming to high-activity networks beyond the top two. Source: SoSoValue Chainlink and Hedera ETFs are niche. Inflows were measured in single-digit millions, so interest in these products was selective. Source: SoSoValue Institutions are testing the waters for use cases and liquidity. In the next year, this experimenting will reach a conclusion, and those that do not survive will be left to rot. Built for patience In the…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s main network is witnessing a dramatic surge in activity, signaling renewed confidence and accelerating momentum across the ecosystem. Aspects like transaction throughput and user engagement appear to have pushed significantly higher over the past few weeks, breaking past prior peaks. Another Historic Moment For Ethereum Network Since the beginning of 2026, the Ethereum network has been hitting major milestones that reflect the blockchain’s efficiency and expanding ecosystem. Even in a volatile crypto landscape, ETH’s network usage and adoption have increased sharply, as evidenced by its rapidly…
Cryptocurrency and blockchain project databases with weak credentials and AI-generated are being hacked through deployment patterns picked up by botnets, according to new research from Check Point. A malware botnet named GoBruteforcer is capable of compromising Linux servers and turning them into automated password-cracking nodes, said the cybersecurity company. The hacking program has affected infrastructure used by crypto projects, including database servers, file transfer services, and web administration panels. GoBrut can scan the internet for poorly secured services and attempt to log into services using popular usernames and weak passwords. Once a system is compromised, it is then added to…
Bitcoin price is at a pivotal technical level as political tension between Trump and Fed Chair Powell adds macro uncertainty, increasing the risk of a downside break. Summary BTC rejected from $94,500 high-time-frame resistance Price is testing the 200-day moving average Loss of the 200 MA opens downside toward $80,000 support Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action is entering a critical phase as technical weakness aligns with rising macroeconomic uncertainty. After rejecting from the $94,500 resistance zone, BTC is now resting on a key long-term support level, the 200-day moving average, a level that often acts as a dividing line between bullish continuation and deeper…
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.14 on Friday, up 0.25% in the last 24 hours, according to market tickers. The coin’s weekly performance showed a fall of 7.40%. Trading activity has eased sharply, with one source reporting a drop in volume of 50%. Key Momentum Readings And Moving Averages According to market data, DOGE RSI sits at 52.70 with a signal line at 52, which points to fairly balanced momentum and no clear bias. Exponential moving averages line up as follows: EMA 20 at $0.13, EMA 50 at $0.14, EMA 100 at $0.15 and EMA 200 at $0.17. The EMA set…
ETF wall of cash reshapes risk as SPY bleeds and gold, silver and XRP ETFs surge. Summary ETFs pull in $46 billion in six days, overwhelming SPY’s usual January outflows and extending 2025’s record momentum. Gold and silver rip to fresh records while investors crowd into cash‑adjacent and bond‑heavy ETFs for yield and liquidity. XRP ETFs rapidly accumulate assets and supply, turning regulated wrappers into a core pillar of the crypto bull case. ETFs are pulling in an unusually large wall of money to start 2026, and the pattern looks less like a speculative blow‑off and more like investors quietly…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors flat over the weekend; BTC at $90,600 XMR jumps to $600 overnight and new ATH, up 33% on week Jerome Powell releases message claiming charges are due to his not complying with Trump, gold+silver spike a16z raises $15M across funds to invest in America’s future, AI & crypto at forefront X announces plans for Smart Cashtags, showing live charts along with tickers 💰 a16z Reloads…
X is testing a new tool that will allow its users to check stock and cryptocurrency prices directly from their timeline. The tool is supposed to surpass traditional social networking by providing X users with access to financial information and market insights. Reports suggest that the first focus of the tool will be on price visibility, but it will not include full trading functionality. Users will be able to access simple crypto charts by tapping on tickers or token symbols mentioned in crypto articles. This illustrates how digital assets and traditional markets are converging, especially for younger investors. X uses…
TLDR: Rospatent approved Tether’s Hadron trademark application filed in October 2025 within three months. Trademark protection covers crypto trading, payment processing, and blockchain financial services. USDT maintains $187 billion market cap, ranking third globally and first among stablecoins. Hadron platform launched November 2024 enables tokenization of stocks, bonds, and reward points. Tether has secured trademark registration for its Hadron asset tokenization platform in Russia, according to RIA Novosti. The development marks a notable expansion of the stablecoin issuer’s intellectual property protections in the country. Rospatent approved the application in January 2026, granting exclusive rights until October 2035. Trademark Coverage…