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US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs began 2026 on a strong note, posting a combined net inflow of around $646 million on the first trading day, despite mixed sentiment across the broader crypto market.On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw net inflows of $471.3 million, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs added $174.5 million, bringing total inflows across the two ETF types to $645.8 million, according to Farside data.US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted their largest net inflow in 35 trading days since Nov. 11, when the eleven US-based ETFs collectively saw $524 million in a single day.Meanwhile, spot Ether ETFs posted…

On-chain security researcher ZachXBT flagged hundreds of wallets across multiple EVM chains getting drained for small amounts, typically under $2,000 per victim, funneling into a single suspicious address.The theft total climbed past $107,000 and kept rising. The root cause is still unknown, but users reported receiving a phishing email disguised as a mandatory MetaMask upgrade, complete with a party-hat fox logo and a “Happy New Year!” subject line.This attack arrived when developers were on holiday, support channels were running skeleton crews, and users were scrolling through inboxes cluttered with New Year promotions.Attackers exploit that window. The small per-victim amounts suggest…

The year 2025 has emerged as a year of consolidation, with major layer-1 networks laying the groundwork for the tooling and technology that will lead to better interoperability, as well as pushing forward with real-world financial use cases.For Ethereum, that meant a surge in institutional adoption and steady progress on scaling, while builders increasingly looked toward interoperability as the key challenge heading into 2026. For Solana, the focus was on stress-testing the network under real demand and hardening its infrastructure, setting the stage for deeper financial use cases in the year ahead. Together, the two networks offer a glimpse into…

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

December’s losses were spread across 26 incidents, showing fewer large-scale breaches rather than a total absence of attacks. Blockchain security firm Peckshield has shared that December 2025 closed with a surprising decrease in crypto exploit losses. On-chain data shows the figures fell by 60% compared with those recorded in November. $76 Million Lost Across 26 Incidents According to the Peckshield report revealed via X, hacks and cybersecurity exploits in the crypto sector dropped in December 2025, with only $76.2 million stolen across 26 major incidents. This figure represents a 60% decrease from November’s $194.2 million. The largest single hack during…

Expectations for crypto performance in 2026 are high, driven by rising demand for alternative stores of value and regulatory clarity. According to Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl, a more supportive regulatory environment will strengthen the crypto sector. At the same time, weakening fiat currencies will further boost demand. Together, these conditions could push Bitcoin’s price to new all-time highs.Sponsored Market Structure Bill to Accelerate Token IssuanceCrypto has evolved significantly since 2008, with especially notable progress over the past year. While milestones such as the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the passage of the GENIUS Act have narrowed the…

The story of cryptocurrency’s rise to mainstream popularity is one of the most bizarre in history. Created by an anonymous, shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto—who’s now among the richest people in the world—the technology is now a darling of finance bros, altruistic lefties, white supremacists, Balkan political dissidents, West African entrepreneurs, and Redditors convinced that Satoshi was in fact an alien.So it’s hardly surprising that 2025 began with U.S. President Donald Trump launching a meme coin just days before his inauguration. And it only got weirder from there, from college kids betting on whose sperm was the fastest to betting…

Iris Coleman Jan 02, 2026 22:47 Riot Platforms has named Jason Chung as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Colin Yee, effective March 1, 2026, to strengthen its financial strategy. Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a leader in Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure, has announced a significant shift in its executive team with the appointment of Jason Chung as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This change will take effect on March 1, 2026, according to riotplatforms.com. Leadership Transition Jason Chung, who currently serves as Riot’s Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development & Strategy, will take over from…

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, is moving along the right pathway, despite the crypto industry’s growing impatience, according to a Coinbase executive.“I completely understand why this is taking longer,” Coinbase Institutional head of strategy John D’Agostino said during an interview on CNBC on Friday.“It’s the kind of bill that is quite frankly more foundational for the growth of crypto or any real asset class,” he said, emphasizing that it makes sense for the process to take some time. Source: Cynthia LummisHe said that the CLARITY Act is a lot more complex than the Genius Act, the…

Aave is preparing for a major governance vote, as the platform will explore sharing part of its off-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders and submit a formal proposal to the community.The update, posted on January 2, 2025, immediately lifted market sentiment. AAVE jumped more than 10% on the day as traders reacted to signs of improved alignment between the development team and the DAO.Sponsored SponsoredWhat the New Aave Proposal Will CoverAccording to Aave Labs founder, the upcoming proposal will explain how revenue made outside the core lending protocol could be shared with AAVE holders. This revenue usually comes from the…