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Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US opened 2026 with a burst of cash that surprised some market watchers and encouraged others. Related Reading According to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, more than $1.2 billion flowed into those funds during the first two trading days of the year. He estimated that if that pace held, annualized inflows could reach about $150 billion — roughly 600% higher than the total for 2025. The spot Bitcoin ETFs are “coming into 2026 like a lion,” Balchunas said. ETF Flows Surge Early According to reports, nearly every major spot Bitcoin ETF saw money coming…

Gold and silver briefly reclaimed their spot as the two biggest assets by market capitalization as the new year rolled in with uncertainty. According to data from analytics platform CompaniesMarketCap, gold currently has a market cap of $31.1 trillion, sitting at the top spot. Silver, which has been trading places with Nvidia for second place since December, flipped Nvidia briefly, only to be overtaken again at the time of publication. Silver and Nvidia are almost neck and neck. Source: CompaniesMarketCapNvidia is seeing a gold rush of its own amid strong demand for computing resources to support artificial intelligence. There has been a flight…

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Dev Corp has announced that it will use some of the funds from its Solana treasury to invest in a yield-generating protocol. This is aimed at having it grow but not just sitting dormantly. Solana Treasury Firm Moves On-chain DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) recently announced a partnership with Solana-native protocol Hylo. The partnership will see a share of the company’s Solana holdings being put into use through on-chain yield strategies, as opposed to being left unused. Nasdaq-listed @defidevcorp has partnered with @hylo_so. A portion of its SOL treasury will be deployed into Solana-native yield strategies. Onchain yield will…

Businesses all over the world have been exploring new use cases of blockchain to streamline their operations, gain the trust of customers and enhance asset security. Is blockchain security in business applications a reality or myth? Many people believe that the design of blockchain may invite a lot of risks, such as decentralization empowering a larger base of users. The real-world use cases of blockchain paint a completely different picture. If you get blockchain security right, then you couldn’t find a better choice than blockchain for industries like healthcare and finance. This is where you can notice why business leaders…

Not your keys, not your crypto. Heard that before? Well, it’s true. But figuring out the right cryptocurrency wallet to store your hard-earned coins isn’t easy. Custodial, hardware, hot, cold, even paper wallets—what does any of it mean? If you’re holding digital assets, you need a game plan. Let’s break down the types of crypto wallets out there, what they do, and help you actually choose one that works for you. Custodial and Non-Custodial Wallets First, you need to decide who you want holding your keys—you or somebody else. Custodial wallets are managed by third parties like crypto exchanges. You…

Digital asset treasury company Metaplanet (3350) rose 4% in Tokyo on Wednesday after index provider MSCI decided not to exclude firms building cryptocurrency stockpiles from its global indexes.Metaplanet is now up 20% since the start of the year. The rally means company is valued at a premium to its bitcoin holdings, with a multiple to net asset value (mNAV) of around 1.25, the highest level since before October’s plunge in crypto prices, according to the company’s dashboard. The decision ended months of uncertainty around index eligibility and lifted U.S. peers when the announcement was made after regular trading hours on…

In the latest XRP news, the President of Ripple has confirmed that the firm is not going to be listed on the stock exchange anytime soon. This clarification has happened due to expectations, mainly after the firm raised $500 million through a recent funding round. Ripple Rejects Talk of an IPO as Focus Shifts to Execution In a Bloomberg interview, Monica Long confirmed that they still aren’t considering an initial public offering. This is due to excellent balance sheet strength and easy access to funds from private sources. According to Long, listing is usually pursued by firms for the purpose…

XRP’s on-chain data reveal institutional-grade liquidity entering the market alongside rising DEX activity and strong buying pressure. Ripple (XRP) is showing signs of recovery in market structure in early January as broader crypto conditions improved. The crypto asset posted more than 15% in monthly gains following a much-needed respite. According to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant, the latest move could be a possible turning point, supported by both technical indicators and on-chain data pointing to a clear increase in network activity and strength. Signs of a Major Breakout In its latest analysis, CryptoQuant found that the XRP Ledger’s infrastructure…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm formerly known as MicroStrategy, kicked off the new year with another large Bitcoin acquisition, buying 1,286 BTC for approximately $116 million, according to a Monday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  The purchase, made between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026, boosts the company’s Bitcoin holdings to 673,783 BTC, valued at around $62.7 billion at current prices. The latest buy was funded entirely through the proceeds of MSTR Class A stock sales under the company’s at-the-market (ATM) program. The company sold nearly 2 million shares, generating $312.2 million…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Rapper Drake is facing a class action lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia. The case accuses him of using the crypto gambling site Stake to conceal money transfers linked to automated music streaming.Filed on December 31, 2025, the lawsuit also targets Adin Ross, a social media streamer, and George Nguyen, an Australian citizen accused of helping run the operation. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! How to Avoid Crypto Taxes? (Legal Ways Explained) The case argues…