Analysts see rising demand for financial anonymity despite mounting regulatory pressure Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are widely expected to continue outperforming the broader crypto market in 2026, according to analysts, driven by growing demand for financial anonymity as regulation and blockchain surveillance intensify. Privacy tokens were among the top-performing digital assets in 2025, significantly outpacing major cryptocurrencies. Zcash surged 861%, Monero gained 123%, and Dash rose 12%, outperforming assets such as bitcoin, ether, and XRP. Analysts attribute this performance to renewed interest in digital cash-like assets as transparency-first blockchains face increasing scrutiny. The rally coincided with wallet upgrades and usability improvements, particularly…
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Public company seeks improved risk-adjusted returns amid compressed crypto valuations Upexi has announced plans to introduce a new risk-adjusted yield strategy for its Solana treasury in 2026, as the company continues to grow its digital asset holdings while navigating weak equity market performance. The Nasdaq-listed firm disclosed that its Solana holdings reached 2,174,583 SOL as of January 5, representing a 3.2% increase since late October. Upexi has positioned itself as one of the largest public holders of Solana, with most of its treasury currently staked to generate yield. The upcoming strategy is intended to materially increase total yield without disrupting…
BRD stablecoin backed by Brazilian government bonds offers exposure to 15% interest rates A former senior official from Brazil’s central bank has unveiled BRD, a Brazilian real-pegged stablecoin designed to share yield from government debt with token holders. The project aims to give foreign and institutional investors easier access to Brazil’s high-interest-rate environment. The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil’s National Treasury bonds, linking its value to sovereign debt while offering exposure to the country’s benchmark interest rate of 15%. This contrasts sharply with interest rates in developed markets, where yields remain significantly lower. The initiative is positioned as a…
Moody’s Highlights Growing Role of Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits in Financial Markets Stablecoins are evolving from crypto-native instruments to essential components of institutional market infrastructure, according to Moody’s 2026 digital economy outlook. The report noted that stablecoins processed roughly $9 trillion in onchain settlement volume in 2025, an 87% increase from the previous year. Fiat-backed stablecoins and tokenized deposits are increasingly functioning as “digital cash”, facilitating liquidity management, collateral transfers, and cross-border settlements. They are now integrated into tokenized bonds, funds, and credit products, signaling a broader convergence between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems. Banks, asset managers, and market infrastructure…
Non-custodial wallet enables bitcoin and USDT payments directly on the video platform Rumble has launched a non-custodial crypto wallet embedded directly into its video streaming platform, allowing users to tip creators using bitcoin and USDT without relying on traditional payment processors. The product, called Rumble Wallet, was developed in partnership with Tether and announced on Wednesday. At launch, the wallet supports bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold (XAUT), enabling direct, borderless payments while keeping custody of funds entirely with users. By integrating the wallet natively, Rumble aims to reduce dependence on banks, ad networks, and centralized intermediaries for creator monetization. The…
Shareholder Rights Clash as CEA Implements Defensive Measures to Block Board Takeover In a growing boardroom conflict, YZi Labs has publicly criticized CEA Industries for implementing a poison pill and amending its bylaws, describing the moves as restrictive to shareholder rights. The tension follows YZi Labs’ effort to expand its influence on CEA’s board and form a coordinated shareholder group. The limited-duration stockholder rights plan triggers if any entity acquires 15% or more of outstanding shares without board approval. It allows existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a 50% discount, making a hostile takeover financially prohibitive. YZi Labs argues…
Largest Monthly BTC Sale Highlights Mining Profit Pressure and Strategic Shift Riot Platforms sold 1,818 BTC in December 2025 for $161.6 million, reducing its bitcoin holdings to 18,005 BTC from 19,368 BTC in November, according to the company’s latest monthly production update. The sale, marking Riot’s largest single-month bitcoin liquidation of 2025, occurred as the mining hashprice hovered near cycle lows, pressuring profitability. The company realized an average sale price of $88,870 per BTC, down 8% from November’s $96,560, though total proceeds rose 337% month-over-month. Riot’s bitcoin production totaled 460 BTC in December, up 8% from November but down 11%…
Analysts agree diversification is necessary, but differ on how quickly it can stabilize revenues US-based crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are drawing mixed reactions from analysts as both platforms expand beyond traditional spot crypto trading into broader financial services. While diversification is widely seen as essential, opinions vary on whether these new business lines can meaningfully reduce earnings volatility in the near term. Coinbase Pushes Toward a Broader Financial Platform Coinbase as it builds out offerings in equities trading, derivatives, prediction markets, and payments infrastructure. The company’s strategy is aimed at repositioning itself as a core piece of digital financial…
Massive wealth transfer to younger, tech-savvy investors could accelerate long-term crypto adoption Crypto adoption may be less about short-term market cycles and more about demographic change, as trillions of dollars held by older generations are gradually passed down to younger investors who are more open to digital assets. Industry executives argue that mass crypto adoption is largely a matter of time, driven by an unprecedented transfer of wealth from older, crypto-averse generations to younger ones. As inheritance accelerates over the coming decades, investment preferences are expected to shift, potentially directing more capital into cryptocurrencies. Data from a major global wealth…
Private Sector Job Gains Improve but Miss Market Expectations The latest ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data shows a modest improvement in U.S. private-sector hiring, though the numbers fell short of market expectations. The reeport highlights ongoing uncertainty in the labor market as employers remain cautious amid economic and monetary policy pressures. According to the latest release, actual private-sector employment increased by 41K jobs, compared to a forecast of 49K, while the previous reading stood at -32K. Although the economy added jobs for a second consecutive period, the slower-than-expected pace suggests that hiring momentum remains fragile. The positive shift from the…