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Corporate Ethereum holders are increasingly staking their #ETH instead of selling it. Validator data now shows nearly double the demand to stake versus withdraw.
This shift could have real implications for $ETH ’s liquid supply and long-term price dynamics.
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This shift could have real implications for $ETH ’s liquid supply and long-term price dynamics.
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2026 May Test Ethereum’s Supply as BitMine Stakes Record Amounts of ETH -
Corporate treasuries are quietly reshaping Ethereum’s supply dynamics. Instead of holding Ether purely as a balance-sheet asset,
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December 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Corporate Ethereum holders are increasingly staking their #ETH instead of selling it. Validator data now shows nearly double the demand to stake versus withdraw.
This shift could have real implications for $ETH ’s liquid supply and long-term price dynamics.
chainaffairs.com/2026-may-tes...
This shift could have real implications for $ETH ’s liquid supply and long-term price dynamics.
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AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation
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AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation -
AZX, a next-generation decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the trading-optimized AZ Axis blockchain network, announced the launch of
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December 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation
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AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation
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AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation - Crypto News Focus
PANAMA CITY, December 29, 2025 – AZX, a next-generation decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the trading-optimized AZ Axis
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December 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
AZX, an Oder Book DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation
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Mirae Asset is reportedly considering acquiring Korbit, one of South Korea’s licensed crypto exchanges.
While Korbit’s trading volume is small, its regulatory setup could make it a valuable long-term asset as institutions move deeper into crypto.
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While Korbit’s trading volume is small, its regulatory setup could make it a valuable long-term asset as institutions move deeper into crypto.
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Mirae Asset Eyes $100M Korbit Deal as Korea’s Crypto Shake-Up Begins -
South Korea’s crypto industry may be heading into a new phase of consolidation as Mirae Asset Group explores a potential acquisition
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December 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Mirae Asset is reportedly considering acquiring Korbit, one of South Korea’s licensed crypto exchanges.
While Korbit’s trading volume is small, its regulatory setup could make it a valuable long-term asset as institutions move deeper into crypto.
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While Korbit’s trading volume is small, its regulatory setup could make it a valuable long-term asset as institutions move deeper into crypto.
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#Bitcoin is ending 2025 on the back foot as options expiry and thin liquidity drive cautious trading.
Meanwhile, stocks and gold hit new highs.
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Meanwhile, stocks and gold hit new highs.
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Bitcoin Lags as $28B Options Expiry Shakes Thin Holiday Markets -
Bitcoin is closing out the year under pressure, even as global markets rally to fresh highs. With holiday-thinned liquidity and a record
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December 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#Bitcoin is ending 2025 on the back foot as options expiry and thin liquidity drive cautious trading.
Meanwhile, stocks and gold hit new highs.
#BTC
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Meanwhile, stocks and gold hit new highs.
#BTC
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#Bitmine has begun staking ETH after depositing nearly $219M into #Ethereum’s PoS system. Institutional staking is no longer theoretical — it’s happening.
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$219M Ethereum Move: Why Bitmine’s First ETH Staking Matters -
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has taken a major operational step by beginning to stake a portion of its Ether holdings, marking a shift
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December 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#Bitmine has begun staking ETH after depositing nearly $219M into #Ethereum’s PoS system. Institutional staking is no longer theoretical — it’s happening.
#ETH
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#ETH
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Could $BTC fall to $70K if the Fed stands still? Why “stealth QE” might quietly support crypto in 2026.
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Bitcoin to $70K? Why a Fed Pause Could Shake Crypto in Early 2026 -
Bitcoin and Ether are heading into 2026 with an unusual problem: interest rates are falling, but prices are not responding the way
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December 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Could $BTC fall to $70K if the Fed stands still? Why “stealth QE” might quietly support crypto in 2026.
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From #Glamsterdam to ZK validators, #Ethereum is rebuilding its base layer in 2026. Here’s what actually changes — and why it matters.
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Ethereum’s 2026 Scaling Plan: Parallel Processing, ZK Proofs, and Bigger Blocks -
Ethereum is heading into one of its most technically ambitious years since the Merge. While past upgrades focused on energy
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December 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
From #Glamsterdam to ZK validators, #Ethereum is rebuilding its base layer in 2026. Here’s what actually changes — and why it matters.
$ETH
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$ETH
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Regulated Crypto CFDs in 2026: The Platforms Setting the Standard
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Regulated Crypto CFDs 2026: Platforms Setting Standards
Regulated crypto CFD platforms set new standards in 2026. Compare licensing, leverage up to 500x, costs, and why traders choose CFDs over exchanges.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Regulated Crypto CFDs in 2026: The Platforms Setting the Standard
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2025 Crypto Recap:
The U.S. Clarity Act flipped the switch. Stablecoins went mainstream, #RWAs exploded, and global capital began settling on-chain.
Was was the year crypto crossed into adulthood.
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The U.S. Clarity Act flipped the switch. Stablecoins went mainstream, #RWAs exploded, and global capital began settling on-chain.
Was was the year crypto crossed into adulthood.
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2025 Year in Review: The Great Institutional Migration and the End of the Crypto "Wild West" -
As 2025 draws to a close, the digital asset industry looks back on a year defined not by speculative manias, but by the
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December 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
2025 Crypto Recap:
The U.S. Clarity Act flipped the switch. Stablecoins went mainstream, #RWAs exploded, and global capital began settling on-chain.
Was was the year crypto crossed into adulthood.
chainaffairs.com/2025-year-in...
The U.S. Clarity Act flipped the switch. Stablecoins went mainstream, #RWAs exploded, and global capital began settling on-chain.
Was was the year crypto crossed into adulthood.
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#Bitcoin’s price action has gone quiet, but there’s a massive catalyst coming. Over $23 billion in $BTC options expire this week — the largest event of its kind.
Historically, this setup has preceded sharp moves.
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Historically, this setup has preceded sharp moves.
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Why Traders Are Watching Bitcoin’s Biggest Options Expiry Ever -
Bitcoin spent Christmas Eve frustrating traders as prices drifted sideways, even as gold and silver surged to fresh record highs.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#Bitcoin’s price action has gone quiet, but there’s a massive catalyst coming. Over $23 billion in $BTC options expire this week — the largest event of its kind.
Historically, this setup has preceded sharp moves.
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Historically, this setup has preceded sharp moves.
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$XRP to $100 isn’t “crazy,” says one analyst. He breaks down the liquidity math, volume targets, and timeline behind the call.
#XRP
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#XRP
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XRP to $100? Analyst Says the Target Is “Not Ambitious” and Sets a Timeline – coinbrief.io
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December 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
$XRP to $100 isn’t “crazy,” says one analyst. He breaks down the liquidity math, volume targets, and timeline behind the call.
#XRP
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#XRP
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#Upexi shares fell over 7% after the company filed a $1B shelf registration, reigniting concerns around dilution and its Solana-heavy balance sheet. With $SOL still down sharply from its highs
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Upexi Stock Drops 7.5% After $1B Filing Sparks Solana Treasury Fears -
Shares of Upexi fell sharply Tuesday after the company filed a $1 billion shelf registration, a move that reignited speculation around
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December 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#Upexi shares fell over 7% after the company filed a $1B shelf registration, reigniting concerns around dilution and its Solana-heavy balance sheet. With $SOL still down sharply from its highs
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The #IMF says El Salvador is close to selling its Chivo Bitcoin wallet, raising new questions about how serious the country is about scaling back its $BTC policy.
#Chivowallet
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#Chivowallet
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IMF Says El Salvador Is Moving to Sell Chivo Wallet Despite Bukele’s Bitcoin Pledge -
El Salvador’s long-running Bitcoin experiment faces fresh scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund said negotiations to
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December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The #IMF says El Salvador is close to selling its Chivo Bitcoin wallet, raising new questions about how serious the country is about scaling back its $BTC policy.
#Chivowallet
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#Chivowallet
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December 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
IOTA’s co-founder Dominik Schiener says 2025 exposed crypto’s speculative excess.
The project is now focused on trade finance and real adoption going into 2026.
#IOTA #IOTARebased
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The project is now focused on trade finance and real adoption going into 2026.
#IOTA #IOTARebased
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IOTA Charts Post-Speculation Path as Schiener Calls 2025 a Year of Crypto Fatigue -
IOTA is entering 2026 with a clear message: the era of hype-driven crypto cycles is fading, and real-world utility must take center stage
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December 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
IOTA’s co-founder Dominik Schiener says 2025 exposed crypto’s speculative excess.
The project is now focused on trade finance and real adoption going into 2026.
#IOTA #IOTARebased
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The project is now focused on trade finance and real adoption going into 2026.
#IOTA #IOTARebased
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#MEXC Introduces First Trade Protection Program, Offering Up to 500,000 $USDT in Liquidation Coverage
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MEXC Introduces First Trade Protection Program, Offering Up to 500,000 USDT in Liquidation Coverage -
Global cryptocurrency trading platform MEXC has introduced a new Futures trading protection initiative aimed at lowering
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December 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#MEXC Introduces First Trade Protection Program, Offering Up to 500,000 $USDT in Liquidation Coverage
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$ONDO has seen a major correction, but long-term forecasts remain optimistic if real-world asset tokenization continues to grow.
Full outlook through 2030.
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Full outlook through 2030.
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ONDO Price Prediction 2025–2030: Can Ondo Finance Deliver Long-Term RWA Growth? -
Ondo Finance has become one of the most closely watched projects in the real-world asset (RWA) sector as institutional interest
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December 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
$ONDO has seen a major correction, but long-term forecasts remain optimistic if real-world asset tokenization continues to grow.
Full outlook through 2030.
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Full outlook through 2030.
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#ETHzilla just sold $74.5M in #ETH to repay debt and pivot its strategy.
The company is now focusing on real-world asset tokenization over crypto accumulation.
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The company is now focusing on real-world asset tokenization over crypto accumulation.
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ETHzilla Sells $74.5M in Ethereum, Signals Shift From Crypto Hoarding to Balance Sheet Repair -
ETHzilla has taken a decisive step away from its Ethereum-heavy treasury strategy, selling roughly $74.5 million worth of ETH t
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December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#ETHzilla just sold $74.5M in #ETH to repay debt and pivot its strategy.
The company is now focusing on real-world asset tokenization over crypto accumulation.
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The company is now focusing on real-world asset tokenization over crypto accumulation.
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Ethereum treasury #Bitmine has surpassed 4 million ETH in holdings, putting it among the largest known #ETH holders.
(Bitmine is closing in on 5% of Ethereum’s supply.)
Big implications for corporate crypto strategies.
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(Bitmine is closing in on 5% of Ethereum’s supply.)
Big implications for corporate crypto strategies.
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Bitmine Crosses 4M ETH in Holdings After $40M Buy
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has crossed a major threshold, pushing its Ether holdings beyond 4 million tokens after a fresh
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December 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Ethereum treasury #Bitmine has surpassed 4 million ETH in holdings, putting it among the largest known #ETH holders.
(Bitmine is closing in on 5% of Ethereum’s supply.)
Big implications for corporate crypto strategies.
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(Bitmine is closing in on 5% of Ethereum’s supply.)
Big implications for corporate crypto strategies.
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#Bybit says it will gradually exit #Japan from 2026 due to regulatory requirements. Another sign of how strict oversight is shaping the crypto landscape.
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Bybit Plans Gradual Exit From Japan Starting 2026 as Regulatory Pressure Builds -
Bybit is preparing to wind down its services for users based in Japan, with a phased withdrawal set to begin in 2026. The move reflects
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December 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
#Bybit says it will gradually exit #Japan from 2026 due to regulatory requirements. Another sign of how strict oversight is shaping the crypto landscape.
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Crypto investment products saw $952M in outflows last week as delays to the U.S. Clarity Act rattled institutional sentiment.
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Crypto ETPs See $952M Outflows as U.S. Regulatory Delays Rattle Markets -
Global crypto investment products recorded $952 million in net outflows last week, marking the first weekly decline in four weeks
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December 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Crypto investment products saw $952M in outflows last week as delays to the U.S. Clarity Act rattled institutional sentiment.
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#HyperLiquid tightens trading rules for staff amid $HYPE volatility, aiming to protect market integrity and long-term confidence.
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HyperLiquid Cracks Down on Insider Trading as HYPE Slumps 58% -
Decentralized perpetual futures exchange HyperLiquid Labs has moved to reassure markets after concerns emerged around alleged
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December 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#HyperLiquid tightens trading rules for staff amid $HYPE volatility, aiming to protect market integrity and long-term confidence.
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#Bitcoin is closing the year weak, and analysts are divided. Some see a short-term bounce into resistance, while others expect a major reset in 2026.
Curious how this plays out.
#BTC
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Curious how this plays out.
#BTC
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Bitcoin Faces Volatile 2026 as Analysts Clash
Bitcoin is closing the year on uncertain footing after a weak final quarter, leaving markets divided over what lies ahead. While long-term
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December 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#Bitcoin is closing the year weak, and analysts are divided. Some see a short-term bounce into resistance, while others expect a major reset in 2026.
Curious how this plays out.
#BTC
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Curious how this plays out.
#BTC
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#Metaplanet just approved dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors.
Instead of pure dilution, it’s offering structured income tied to its massive Bitcoin holdings.
Interesting shift for corporate $BTC strategies.
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Instead of pure dilution, it’s offering structured income tied to its massive Bitcoin holdings.
Interesting shift for corporate $BTC strategies.
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Japan’s Top Bitcoin Holder Targets Institutions With Monthly Dividends -
Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder is reshaping how institutions gain exposure to digital assets. Metaplanet has approved a sweeping
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December 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#Metaplanet just approved dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors.
Instead of pure dilution, it’s offering structured income tied to its massive Bitcoin holdings.
Interesting shift for corporate $BTC strategies.
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Instead of pure dilution, it’s offering structured income tied to its massive Bitcoin holdings.
Interesting shift for corporate $BTC strategies.
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