According to Token Terminal, developers deployed 8.7 million new smart contracts, the highest quarterly total in the network’s history. This marks a strong recovery after weaker activity in the previous two quarters.
The growth was driven by stablecoin usage, real-world asset tokenization, and infrastructure development. Contract deployment often acts as a leading indicator, appearing before increases in users, transactions, and network fees.
Ethereum is increasingly positioning itself as a global settlement layer for on-chain finance.
BlackRock transferred a large amount of crypto as ETF outflows continued into year-end.
On-chain data shows 2,201 BTC and 7,557 ETH were sent to Coinbase Prime, worth over $214M at the time. The move happened as Bitcoin ETFs recorded -$275.9M in net outflows on Dec 26, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for most of the pressure. Ethereum ETFs also saw net exits.
Zooming out, crypto ETPs have now seen about $3.2B in outflows since the October correction.
This does not confirm aggressive selling, but large institutional transfers during persistent outflows usually point to a more cautious stance.
BNB continues to trade under a long-term downward trendline, which keeps the market structure bearish. Rallies are still getting capped by dynamic resistance, and upside momentum remains weak.
For this to flip bullish, BNB needs a clean reclaim of the trendline with confirmation. Until then, downside continuation toward lower support zones remains the more likely path.
Recent data shows more than 6 million wallets hold 500 XRP or less, while a small group of large wallets controls a big share of supply. As price rises, this gap becomes more visible.
Buying 1,000 XRP now costs much more than a year ago, which makes steady accumulation harder for retail investors. Large holders feel this far less.
Some community members say supply is not tight, pointing to roughly 16B XRP on exchanges. Others, including crypto lawyer Bill Morgan, argue XRP still mainly moves with Bitcoin’s direction, not wallet distribution.
The key takeaway: higher prices change who can accumulate, but BTC still leads the market.
California has proposed a 5% billionaire wealth tax, and it’s raising serious concerns in the crypto industry.
The tax targets unrealized gains, including crypto holdings and startup equity that hasn’t been sold. This could pressure founders and long-term holders who have paper wealth but limited liquidity.
Many crypto leaders warn this kind of policy may push innovation outside the US, as capital and talent become more mobile.
At the same time, some firms are still expanding into the US, showing the situation is complex and still evolving.
The bigger question is whether the US can stay competitive in a global, digital economy.
Dogecoin is holding above $0.12 as the market stabilizes and Bitcoin stays above $87K. From a technical view, $1 is not impossible. DOGE already reached $0.74 in the last major cycle, showing how powerful speculation can be.
However, with more than 168B coins in circulation, reaching $1 would require massive demand and strong meme-driven momentum. Historically, DOGE performs best when Bitcoin breaks out and money flows into high-risk assets.
Conclusion: technically possible, but highly dependent on market conditions and sentiment.
$BNB is testing a key level near $860 as buying pressure continues to build. If price breaks above this range and holds on a retest, the next target zone sits around $1,000+.
No rush here. Let the market confirm direction before acting. Failure at resistance would mean more range trading.
The 2026 XRP story depends on one big “if”: if $BTC reaches $250K, large-cap alts with stronger fundamentals could get a bigger rotation.
Some reports say XRP was more resilient in 2025 than the wider alt market, and they link that to growing adoption and clearer regulation.
Ripple has also been building like a serious financial company, with coverage showing $2.7B+ in acquisitions aimed at payments, treasury software, and trading infrastructure.
If BTC goes parabolic in 2026, the argument is simple: money rotates into the few alts that look “institution-ready.”
🇺🇸 Eric Trump says we could see a shift where money moves out of gold and into Bitcoin. He called BTC “the greatest asset” he’s ever seen, pointing to Bitcoin as “digital gold” for a more connected world.
The 2025 revenue leaderboard is a strong reality check.
Solana leads all chains by a wide margin at about $1.3B in revenue, while Hyperliquid comes in second at around $816M.
It shows the dominance game is shifting toward chains that generate consistent fees from real usage, especially trading activity, instead of relying only on TVL and narratives.
US spot ETF flows (26-12-2025) were negative again.
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw -$275.88M in net outflows. Ethereum spot ETFs saw -$38.70M out. All the other listed ETFs showed zero flow. Total net flow was -$314.58M.
Big detail: the BTC outflow alone is roughly equal to about 7 days of mined BTC supply in one day. ETF flows can move faster than daily issuance, which is why they matter so much for short-term price action.
As $BTC continues to trade as a macro asset, large Ethereum holders are quietly shifting strategy. BitMNR, the world’s largest Ethereum treasury firm, has officially entered ETH staking - marking a major change in how corporate treasuries manage long-term crypto holdings.
Key Points:
- BitMNR deposited around 74,880 $ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, worth nearly $219 million, according to on-chain data shared by Arkham Intelligence.
- This is the first time the firm has staked any of its Ethereum. Until now, BitMNR kept its massive ETH reserves untouched, relying purely on price appreciation.
- On-chain data shows BitMNR holds about 4.06 million ETH, valued near $11.9 billion - roughly 3.37% of Ethereum’s total supply.
With current staking yields around 3.1%, staking its full balance could generate over 126,000 ETH annually, translating into hundreds of millions in potential yield at current prices.
📌 The move signals a broader shift: large holders are no longer just betting on price. They’re starting to treat Ethereum as a yield-generating financial asset - not just a speculative one.
BNB Chain prepares Fermi hard fork to make blocks faster
BNB Chain will activate the Fermi hard fork on Jan 14, 2026, following a successful testnet upgrade on Nov 10, 2025.
The goal is faster performance by cutting the block interval from 750 ms to 450 ms, which can improve transaction speed and overall network throughput.
If the rollout is smooth, this upgrade can support more time-sensitive apps and make the chain feel more responsive for everyday users.
PEPE has broken above its downtrend and is holding near $0.00000400. Price is now coming back to retest the breakout area around $0.00000391, which is an important level for buyers.
If PEPE holds above this zone, the bullish setup stays strong and a move toward $0.00000425 becomes more likely. If it breaks below the retest level, the breakout loses strength and price may return to consolidation.
This is a standard breakout and retest pattern, so watching the support reaction is key.
Bitcoin remains range-bound because it cannot reclaim $90,000. That zone keeps rejecting price, and it is reinforced by strong technical signals like the main price area (POC) and the 0.618 Fibonacci level.
BTC is still trading inside the higher range of $97,500 to $80,500, and it is currently near the middle around $87,000, which usually means slow movement and low volatility.
Support at $85,500 is the main line. If it holds, sideways action is likely. If it breaks on a close, price can drift toward $80,500.
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