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DeFi community sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback

The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026

The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption.

Daniel Cunha, Mercado Bitcoin's head of corporate development (Mercado Bitcoin)

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Experts tip privacy tokens to continue outperforming in 2026

Analysts believe privacy tokens such as zcash and monero will continue to outperform this year, but they will likely face delisting risks and conflicts with banks over regulatory issues.

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Finance

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.

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Finance

Hilbert Group buys Enigma Nordic in $32 million deal to boost crypto trading edge

The deal includes performance-based earn-outs contingent on Enigma's strategies generating $40 million in net income.

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Markets

Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown

The recent $500 billion crypto market sell-off revealed the instability of stablecoins, with prices fluctuating even for stablecoins.

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Arca CIO on Why Crypto’s 2025 Rally Isn’t a True Bull Market and Why Some Tokens Have Outperformed

Arca’s Jeff Dorman says most digital assets are still deep in the red this year, making 2025 look more like a selective rally than a true bull market.

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Crypto Charts Look 'So Broken and Bearish They’re Bullish' Ahead of Fed Meeting, Says Analyst

Alex Krüger says recent liquidations and scary charts could set up a bullish rebound, though conviction trends may wait until after the Fed’s Sept. 17 decision.

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Markets

Crypto in Late 2025 and Beyond: What Powell’s Speech Signals for Rates, Inflation and Assets

Powell’s Jackson Hole speech showed how the Fed is weighing inflation against jobs. That balance could shape policy in the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond.

Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium 2025

Markets

Ether Surges 8%, Bitcoin Nears $106K as Crypto Bulls Take Charge

The crypto market's resilience contrasts with the decline in equities and gold following Moody's U.S. credit downgrade.