Global interest in cryptocurrency appears to be cooling as 2025 draws to a close, with Google search data pointing to a sharp drop in retail attention. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/google-searches-for-crypto-hit-1-year-low-as-investor-interest-fades/

Bitcoin can continue to rise without gold or silver falling, according to analysts. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitcoin-can-rise-independently-of-gold/

According to BlockBeats, the Altcoin Season Index, as reported by Coinmarketcap, currently stands at 16, a significant drop from its peak of 78 on September 20. This index indicates that in the past 90 days, approximately 16 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have outperformed Bitcoin. The CMC Altcoin Season Index is a real-time metric used to assess whether the cryptocurrency market is in a period dominated by altcoins. It is based on the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin over the past 90 days.

رسّخت عملة دوجكوين، العملة الرقمية التي اشتهرت عبر الإنترنت، مكانتها كإحدى أساطير العملات الرقمية. وبفضل انتشارها الواسع وقاعدة مستخدميها المخلصين، لا تزال تتصدر عناوين الأخبار وتجذب اهتمام المستثمرين. بعد فوز دونالد ترامب في الانتخابات، أثارت التكهنات حول إمكانية إطلاق صندوق دوجكوين المتداول في البورصة (ETF) موجة من التفاؤل. والآن، تحوّلت هذه التكهنات إلى حقيقة. مع … source: https://btcacademy.online/%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%82%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-%d8%af%d9%88%d8%ac%d9%83%d9%88%d9%8a%d9%86-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d8%25aa%25d9%2588%25d9%2582%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%25d8%25b3%25d8%25b9%25d8%25b1-%25d8%25af%25d9%2588%25d8%25ac%25d9%2583%25d9%2588%25d9%258a%25d9%2586-2026

In its latest research outlook, Coinbase Institutional points out that in 2026, the core of the crypto market will no longer be driven by narratives, but rather by the ability of key market structures to sustain expansion under more stringent conditions. The report, authored by David Duong, Global Head of Research at Coinbase, and researcher Colin Basco, argues that traditional cyclical models centered on retail speculation, token issuance, and single-protocol catalysis are gradually becoming ineffective. The report identifies perpetual contracts as a key pillar of price discovery, noting that derivatives trading volume already dominates most major exchanges. While the derivatives market will undergo deleveraging adjustments by the end of 2025, Coinbase views this as a structural reset rather than a decline in demand, believing that stricter margin requirements and risk controls enhance the market's ability to absorb shocks. Furthermore, Coinbase believes that prediction markets are shifting from experimental products to more sustainable financial infrastructure, with increased trading volume and liquidity attracting more non-crypto native participants. Stablecoins and payments are seen as the sectors with the most practical use, with their applications in settlement, cross-border transfers, and liquidity management continuing to grow, and gradually merging with automated trading and AI applications. Coinbase stated that 2026 will be a crucial year to test the sustainability of these core markets under intense regulatory and risk constraints. (CoinDesk)

A former customer service agent linked to Coinbase has been arrested in India in connection with a large-scale customer data breach, marking a significant breakthrough in an investigation that has spanned multiple jurisdictions. The arrest was confirmed by Brian Armstrong, who stated that additional arrests are expected as authorities continue to pursue those involved. source: https://www.ethnews.com/coinbase-data-breach-probe-leads-to-arrest-in-india/

According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that between 16:13 and 16:14, the TON Elector Contract received three substantial TON transfers totaling 4,226,247.68 TON. These transactions originated from different anonymous addresses. At 16:13, a transfer of 1,431,667.85 TON was made from an anonymous address starting with Ef8omjmK. Another transfer of 1,396,248.43 TON occurred at the same time from an address beginning with Uf9dLxEB. Subsequently, at 16:14, a third transfer of 1,396,247.4 TON was made from an address starting with Uf95OR_o.

برزت Chainlink كشبكة أوراكل لامركزية ثورية، تُمكّن العقود الذكية من الاتصال بسلاسة مع بيانات العالم الحقيقي، وواجهات برمجة التطبيقات، والأنظمة المالية التقليدية. ومع تطور سوق العملات الرقمية، يتوسع دور Chainlink باستمرار، لا سيما مع اكتساب بروتوكول قابلية التشغيل البيني عبر السلاسل (CCIP) زخمًا متزايدًا. ولا تقتصر أهمية عملتها الرقمية، LINK، على دعم النظام البيئي فحسب، … source: https://btcacademy.online/%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%82%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-chainlink-%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%85-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d8%25aa%25d9%2588%25d9%2582%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%25d8%25b3%25d8%25b9%25d8%25b1-chainlink-%25d9%2584%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a7%25d9%2585-2026

Robinhood dropped $750,000 in Bitcoin into the hands of its users as part of a wild holiday giveaway on Saturday, the second day of its new festive countdown. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/robinhood-hands-750k-in-bitcoin-500k-in-doge/

عملة بيبي (PEPE)، وهي عملة رقمية مستوحاة من ميم الضفدع الشهير، سرعان ما برزت في عالم العملات الرقمية. وبعد دوجكوين وشيبا إينو مباشرةً، حقق سعرها ارتفاعًا هائلاً، مسجلاً مكاسب تجاوزت 130325085. 96% من أدنى مستوى له على الإطلاق، ما لفت انتباه المستثمرين عالميًا. وبينما تحافظ على مكانتها بين أبرز العملات الرقمية، يتساءل الكثيرون: هل سيشهد سعر … source: https://btcacademy.online/%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%82%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-pepe-%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%85-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d8%25aa%25d9%2588%25d9%2582%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%25d8%25b3%25d8%25b9%25d8%25b1-pepe-%25d9%2584%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a7%25d9%2585-2026

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, has been praised by Vitalik Buterin for giving unpredictable responses that challenge users’ political biases and promote more truthful interactions.

A massive hack has struck Trust Wallet, one of the most widely used crypto wallets, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $6 million.

Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp while investigating possible abuse of its dominant position. Meta plans to appeal, saying the policy protects its systems, but regulators worry it could limit competition and innovation in the AI market.

Nvidia has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Groq’s core assets, a landmark move that strengthens its already commanding position in the artificial intelligence chip market and reshapes the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year federal prison sentence and shared a personal account of his first days, describing the intake process and adjusting to prison life just before Christmas.

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, with internet service providers beginning to block access to major global exchanges, signaling a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement of local crypto regulations.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.

Kraken has officially launched the Krak Card, a Mastercard crypto debit card for residents living in the EU countries and the United Kingdom. The Krak card would allow users to spend more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies seamlessly.

Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting version 2.68 of its Chrome extension after users reported unauthorised wallet drains following a recent update. The company told users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately, saying its mobile app and other versions were not affected while the investigation continues.

Kyrgyzstan has taken another step toward embedding digital assets into its financial system after cryptocurrency exchange Binance listed the country’s first som-pegged stablecoin, a move that signals growing state-level confidence in blockchain-based payments and infrastructure.