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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a strong call for all countries around the world to completely abandon stablecoins. RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Shankar emphasized the significant risks that these digital assets pose to global financial stability and sovereignty.
The main arguments of the RBI against stablecoins:

On January 3, 2009, the world changed forever. It was on this day, 17 years ago, that Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block in the Bitcoin network — the so-called genesis block. This moment marked the birth of the first decentralized cryptocurrency, which opened a new era in the financial world.
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December 2025 proved to be quite lethargic for the crypto market. The total trading volume on centralized crypto exchanges fell to its lowest level in the last 15 months, reaching $1.09 trillion. This is a significant decrease compared to the peak values in November, when volumes exceeded $1.5 trillion.

As of 2026, the sentiment among the leaders of the largest crypto companies has reached a peak of optimism. After turbulent years, Bitcoin has firmly established itself as the main digital asset. Industry top managers are confident: we are on the brink of a new era of financial freedom.

The company Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin $USDT , concluded the past year with a significant investment, buying an impressive 8888 $BTC . This transaction, carried out on the eve of the New Year, underscores the company's unwavering belief in the leading cryptocurrency and its role as a strategic reserve.

The Bitwise Company concluded 2025 with a loud statement, submitting a package of 11 applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the launch of new cryptocurrency ETFs. This move marks the beginning of a new era — the mass adoption of altcoins into the regulated financial space.
Unlike traditional spot funds, Bitwise's new products are structured as 'strategic ETFs'. Each fund plans to invest up to 60% of assets directly in tokens, while the remaining 40% will be in other exchange-traded products (ETPs) or derivatives. Among the selected assets are leaders in DeFi, AI, and Layer-1 solutions: Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, Bittensor (TAO), Sui, Near, Tron, Ethena, and others.

Bill Barhydt, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Abra, named the key factor that will drive significant growth for Bitcoin in 2026: the widespread approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. In his opinion, these instruments will open the floodgates for an unprecedented influx of capital into the leading cryptocurrency.

The Lighter exchange conducted a historic airdrop that instantly entered the top ten largest distributions in cryptocurrency history. This event generated huge excitement in the crypto community and attracted significant attention to the Lighter platform, which is now positioned as an important player in the market.
The details of the airdrop, including the exact volume of distributed tokens and their total value at the time of distribution, are impressive. Such a large-scale initiative not only rewarded early users and supporters of the project but also significantly increased the liquidity and recognition of the token $Lighter. Similar distributions are often a strategic move for decentralized platforms, allowing them to distribute governance among the community and create a strong base of token holders.

New research from CertiK, a company specializing in blockchain security, has revealed shocking scales of annual losses from crypto-phishing attacks. According to analysts, cryptocurrency users lose billions of dollars each year due to the activities of fraudsters who employ sophisticated phishing schemes.

The Ethereum network continues to demonstrate impressive growth, setting a new historical record! The daily number of transactions on the Ethereum network has reached an unprecedented 2.2 million, highlighting the growing activity and demand for blockchain technologies. This figure significantly exceeds previous peaks and indicates the intense use of the network for a variety of purposes.

Renowned crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe shocked the crypto community with a bold statement: most altcoins will not survive the year 2026. This daring prediction sparked a wave of discussions and made many investors reconsider the future of their portfolios.
Van de Poppe claims that as the cryptocurrency market matures, we will see significant consolidation. Projects without real utility, a strong team, innovative technologies, or sufficient liquidity will gradually disappear. He compares this to the dot-com bubble, where only the strongest and most promising companies survived.

The crypto community $XRP is buzzing with discussions: the supply of tokens on centralized exchanges has fallen to an eight-year low. This is an important indicator that traditionally signals a decrease in selling pressure and a potential asset shortage in the market. Could this be a catalyst for a significant increase in the price of XRP by 2026?

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an interesting and significant trend: retail investors have outpaced the "whales" in accumulation rates! This indicates a shift in market dynamics and growing trust in the largest cryptocurrency among broad segments of the population. Data shows that small investors, who own less than one BTC, are actively buying the asset, while large holders have somewhat slowed their accumulation.

Pakistan — the future crypto-tiger? A view from the former head of Binance
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, made a bold suggestion that Pakistan could become a leader in the crypto industry within the next five years. This statement has generated significant resonance in the crypto community, as Pakistan currently faces a number of economic challenges.

One of the most popular decentralized wallets, Trust Wallet, has announced the implementation of identity verification (KYC) measures for certain features. This decision came as a direct result of a significant increase in false claims from users who alleged that they had fallen victim to theft, although in reality, they had been careless with their private keys or had fallen prey to phishing attacks.

Renowned blockchain analyst ZachXBT has once again confirmed his reputation as an uncompromising fighter against crypto fraud, successfully identifying the perpetrator who embezzled approximately $2 million as a result of several scams. This news has generated significant resonance in the crypto community, highlighting the importance of independent investigators in the fight against cybercrime.

The market for cryptocurrency ETFs in the USA is on the brink of a new era that may extend beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Following the anticipated approval of spot ETFs for Ethereum, the industry is actively discussing the prospect of similar investment products for other major altcoins. This step could fundamentally change the landscape of access to cryptocurrencies for traditional investors.

The company MicroStrategy, known for its aggressive accumulation of bitcoin, is once again in the spotlight. Recently, another purchase of 1229 $BTC was announced, further increasing its already substantial bitcoin reserves. However, this news has sparked not only approval from the crypto community but also another wave of criticism from the well-known gold bug and persistent bitcoin opponent – Peter Schiff.

The Japanese company Metaplanet, which is developing in the field of Web3 and decentralized solutions, continues to strengthen its position as a "bitcoin beacon" in Asia. In the fourth quarter of last year, the company announced a significant expansion of its bitcoin reserves, acquiring $BTC for an impressive $4.51 million. This underscores its consistent strategy of investing in the first cryptocurrency as a means of preserving value and hedging against inflationary risks.