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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)

Finance

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)

Markets

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.

BTCUSD (TradingView)

Markets

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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Markets

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.

Blocks of silver (Scottsdale Mint)

Markets

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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Markets

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)

Markets

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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Markets

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)

Markets

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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Markets

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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Markets

Bitcoin’s rebound fades as XRP slips to $1.86 even with ETF assets at $1.25B

XRP remains in a tight trading range, with sellers defending the $1.90 resistance and buyers supporting the $1.86 level, indicating a potential decisive move soon.

(CoinDesk Data)

Policy

State of Crypto: Year in review

How did 2025 shake out for crypto?

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas

Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.

Red arrows pointing down falling drop (Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack

Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.

Miner Share Price Performance YTD (TradingView)
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