Regulation, Stablecoins May Reshape Crypto in 2026

After a year of unexpected turbulence for crypto markets, 2026 could mark a turning point driven by regulatory clarity, accelerating stablecoin adoption and an improving macroeconomic backdrop, according to a new outlook from Coinbase Institutional. In its 70-page report, Coinbase Institutional said digital assets have evolved “from a niche market to an emerging pillar of…

$65K Bitcoin Bottom 2026, End Bull Cycle

Bitcoin may have ended its historical four-year cycle, signaling an incoming year of downside, despite widespread analyst expectations for an extended cycle driven by regulatory tailwinds. Bitcoin’s (BTC) $125,000 all-time high on Oct. 6 may have signaled the top of the current four-year Bitcoin halving cycle, both in terms of “price and time,” according to…

ETHGas Raised $12M for ETH ‘Gas Futures’ and 50ms ‘Blocks’

Ethereum blockspace trading platform ETHGas announced it has raised $12 million in a seed round led by Polychain Capital. The funding announcement comes after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently discussed the idea of an onchain “gas futures” market, arguing that such a product could give users a clearer signal of expected fees and let them…

Polish Parliament Approves Revived Crypto Bill, Heads to Senate

The Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s legislature, has again passed a bill that could impose restrictions on the cryptocurrency market, following the country’s president’s veto of an earlier attempt. In a Thursday vote, Polish lawmakers voted 241 for and 183 against the Crypto-Assets Market Act, a bill previously vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki. On…

Crypto Market Sentiment Not Fearful Enough For Bottom: Santiment

Crypto traders have not yet shown enough fear on social media to confirm a market bottom, according to a crypto analyst who suggested Bitcoin could still slide to around $75,000. “It looks very tempting to come even closer to it,” crypto market sentiment platform Santiment founder, Maksim Balashevich, said on a video published to YouTube…

XRP ETF Inflows Continue as Price Slips Below Key $2 Support Level

Spot XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds have continued to attract investor interest, drawing in almost $1 billion in inflows since their launch. Unfortunately, this didn’t help the bulls hold the price above the psychological $2 support level. Key takeaways: Spot XRP ETFs saw inflows for 20 consecutive days, totalling $1.2 billion. XRP price extended its downtrend,…

Bitcoin Slips $85k, DATs Threatened By ‘mNAV Rollercoaster’

Cryptocurrency markets experienced another week of downside as investor activity gradually wound down ahead of the holiday period. Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 5% during the past week, dipping to a weekly low of $84,398 on Thursday, before recovering to trade above $87,769 on Friday, TradingView data shows. Crypto market volatility continues to threaten the sustainability…

Blockchain and AI Vibe-Coding To Dethrone Amazon Web Servies: Crypto exec

The rise of AI-powered no-code tools that allow users to create applications through linguistic prompts rather than computer code, decentralized through blockchain technology, will challenge Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) dominance of the cloud computing market. No-code tools will democratize access to app creation and custom-tailored user experiences that will require constant updates and maintenance from…

$65K Bitcoin Bottom 2026, End Bull Cycle

Bitcoin may have ended its historical four-year cycle, signaling an incoming year of downside, despite widespread analyst expectations for an extended cycle driven by regulatory tailwinds. Bitcoin’s (BTC) $125,000 all-time high on Oct. 6 may have signaled the top of the current four-year Bitcoin halving cycle, both in terms of “price and time,” according to…

FCA on Exchanges, Staking, and DeFi

The United Kingdom is taking a decisive step toward fully regulating its crypto market. This week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging consultation outlining proposed rules for crypto exchanges, staking services, lending platforms and decentralized finance. The proposals follow new secondary legislation from the UK Treasury that formally brings crypto activities into the…