PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.
Ciaran Lyons
Ciaran Lyons is a staff writer at Cointelegraph. He covers cryptocurrency markets and conducts interviews across the digital asset industry. He has a background in mainstream media and previously worked in Australian broadcast journalism, including roles in national radio and television. Prior to joining Cointelegraph, Lyons was involved in media projects spanning news, documentary, and entertainment formats.
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US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms.
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Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slump Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.
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Don’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.
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US stocks, crypto rise after Trump pauses planned European tariffs The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.
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‘Smart money’ loaded $3.2B in Bitcoin over 9 days: Santiment The aggressive buying by this particular cohort of Bitcoin holders signals a potential “long-term bullish divergence," according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.
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US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token.
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Crypto sentiment drops amid unease over US market structure bill The Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to “neutral” on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill in the US.
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Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’ California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.
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Bitcoin ‘groove’ to return despite gold, Nasdaq spotlight: Arthur Hayes Bitcoin should be able to steal some “juice” back from gold and the Nasdaq in 2026, with several catalysts supporting the idea of US dollar liquidity expansion.
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Coinbase pulls support for crypto bill: ‘no bill’ better than ‘bad bill’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong raised four crucial points that he believes would make the legislation “materially worse” for the US crypto industry.
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Spot flows drive Bitcoin surge as analysts tip $100K run next “Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.
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Samson Mow tips Elon Musk will ‘go hard’ into Bitcoin in 2026 Jan3 founder Samson Mow’s predictions are among the more bullish outlooks compared with most recent forecasts from other crypto market participants.
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Ethereum sentiment mirrors levels seen before ‘major run’: Santiment Ethereum’s social media sentiment is “kind of reminiscent” of what was seen before its last major run, according to Santiment.
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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF could offer strategic value beyond inflows, analysts say Analysts say the bank’s late entry into spot Bitcoin ETFs may still carry reputational and strategic upside across its brokerage and crypto ambitions.
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Bitcoin faces ‘boring sideways’ grind in coming months: CryptoQuant CEO CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says money flowing into Bitcoin has “dried up” for now, as traders are rotating back to traditional markets.
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GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton argued that banning yield on stablecoins would incentivize the use of China’s interest-bearing digital yuan, hurting the US dollar.
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CLARITY Act headed for markup next week: Senator Tim Scott The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto market structure in the United States.
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Bitcoin 'widespread correction' unlikely after US strike on Venezuela: Analyst The chances of Bitcoin’s price tumbling in the aftermath of the US military's attack on Venezuela are "relatively slim," according to a crypto analyst.
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs pull in $646M on first trading day of 2026 On the first trading day of 2026, US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest net inflow day in 35 trading days.
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Crypto social chatter has ‘very positive’ start to 2026: Santiment The crypto market may see FOMO enter the market if Bitcoin suddenly creeps toward the $92,000 price level, according to a crypto analyst.
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Coinbase exec defends CLARITY Act delay: ‘I completely understand’ The US Genius Act dealt with “structurally simpler” issues than the CLARITY Act, which has yet to be passed into US law, according to a Coinbase executive.
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DeFi pioneer coughs up $50K after making bad bet on Ether Ethereum OG Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 bet after Ether failed to reach his $25,000 price target in 2025, underscoring slower-than-expected ETH recovery.
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Crypto sentiment shifts off extreme fear, but ‘mixed emotions’ persist Crypto sentiment has rebounded from extreme fear, though mixed signals persist as Bitcoin remains below $90,000 and traders stay cautious.
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Crypto tax data to be collected in 48 countries ahead of CARF 2027 Crypto service providers in Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework-participating jurisdictions will start ramping up transaction data collection and begin sharing information in 2027.
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Fed rate cuts in 2026 could drive retail back to crypto: Clear Street Fed rate cuts in 2026 could revive retail crypto demand, but market odds suggest investors remain skeptical about how aggressively the central bank will ease.
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Bitcoin doesn’t need gold and silver ‘to slow down,’ say analysts The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has strengthened because Bitcoin spent the past year in a “stagnant stage,” while gold enjoyed a “tremendous year,” according to Lyn Alden.
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Bitcoin returns will be strong but ‘not spectacular’ over next decade: Bitwise The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
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XRP may trade sideways in 2026 until bullish catalysts emerge: Analysts The second half of 2026 will provide “more constructive conditions” for XRP to potentially surge, according to Nansen crypto analyst Jake Kennis.
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Bitcoin’s 2025 ‘bear market’ could precede decade-long rally: Mow Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October, yet Jan3 founder Samson Mow has described the year as a “bear market” and anticipates a major bull run ahead.