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Bitmine's ether stash tops 4.1 million tokens as crypto and cash holdings reach $13.2 billion

Tom Lee's publicly traded miner and treasury firm said it now controls more than 3% of ether’s total supply and is accelerating staking plans.

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polkadot (DOT) Rises 6% Over Weekend

Cardano (ADA) was also a top performer, gaining 4.2% from Friday.

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Polkadot's DOT dips, with token underperforming wider crypto markets

Currently at $1.84, DOT has support at the $1.83 level and resistance at $1.88.

Polkadot Rises 2.13% to $1.84 Amid Mixed Weekend Trading Signals

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Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million

Strategy, the largest public BTC holder resumes buying, lifting holdings to 672,497 coins.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)
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Finance

Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data

Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending.

Sberbank branch in Brno (Perituss/Wikimedia Commons)

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South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake in Korbit for a as much as 140 billion won ($97 million).

Seoul, South Korea (csk/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt

Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and affecting major altcoins.

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Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range

While large bitcoin holders accumulate, smaller investors are selling.

Chart and heatmap for trend accumulation score by cohort (Glassnode)
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Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record

A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain.

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Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework

The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.

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XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says

Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.

Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Galaxy Digital. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin tops $90,000, oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter

Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

BTC's price tops $90,000. (CoinDesk)
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Tech

Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap

Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026.

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Altcoins outpace bitcoin as precious metals' historic rally keeps macro focus sharp

Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.

Hands rest on the keyboard of a laptop showing trading graphs, data. (Kanchanara / Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

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Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026

Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

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Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity

The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.

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