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Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026
U.S. market structure legislation is poised to be the dominant force for digital assets, while near-term concerns about quantum computing are overdone.

Aptos gains as volume surge signals accumulation
APT broke through key resistance levels on institutional buying activity.

Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash
The intellectual property platform on Story Protocol lost about $3.9 million after a governance exploit, with stolen funds later routed through Tornado Cash.

In 2025, bitcoin showed how spectacularly wrong price forecasts can be
Analysts aimed high. The market declined to follow.

Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major bitcoin headwind
During this current correction, long term holders have sold over 1 million BTC, the largest sell pressure event from this cohort since 2019.

Gold, silver outrun bitcoin as 2025's go-to protectors of paper money
Traders expect BTC to regain its mojo next year.

Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch
Prediction markets show traders clustering around a $2 billion–$3 billion range, with odds for $4 billion and $6 billion outcomes falling steadily after October's crash.

Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet's bitcoin income generation business generated about $55 million in annual revenue for 2024.

Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital
Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns, STS Digital told CoinDesk.

Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% airdrop
The LIT token supply is split evenly between the ecosystem and team/investors, with a portion airdropped to early participants.

Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins
Traders are forcing macro risk through metals rather than crypto, with silver volatility spiking on physical tightness while bitcoin stays trapped in a low-volatility holding pattern.

BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets
BUIDL tokens are used in crypto market infrastructure and as collateral, bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.

ETH, ADA SOL slip as year-end selling lingers as bitcoin traders eye $80,000 to $100,000 range
Asian stocks cooled after a seven-day winning streak, while global equities dipped for the first time in eight sessions.

Dogecoin breaks support as year-end selling drags DOGE to $0.123
Open interest rose above $1.5 billion, indicating futures traders' continued exposure.

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way
Technical analysis suggests a defensive market stance, with XRP struggling to reclaim resistance levels and momentum indicators showing oversold conditions.

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions
The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.
