Blockchain abandons rollback plan as remediation and investigation continue The Flow blockchain is advancing its recovery process following a $3.9 million exploit, shifting focus to restoring core functionality while raising concerns about suspicious token activity on a centralized exchange. The incident has reignited debate around decentralization, exchange oversight, and crisis response in blockchain ecosystems. Flow confirmed it has entered phase two of its remediation plan, marking what it described as “significant progress.” Developers have now identified a method to restore Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) functionality, while remediation on Flow’s native Cadence chain continues in parallel. The recovery effort is being…
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Lower monthly losses contrast with persistent high-impact scams Losses from cryptocurrency hacks and cybersecurity exploits fell sharply in December, offering a rare positive signal for the digital asset sector. However, despite the decline in overall figures, individual users continued to suffer significant financial damage from well-known attack methods, underscoring the need for constant vigilance. Total losses from crypto-related hacks reached approximately $76 million in December, representing a 60% decrease compared with $194.2 million in November, according to blockchain security data. During the month, 26 major exploits were recorded, indicating that while fewer funds were stolen, attack frequency remains notable. One…
New crypto laws aim to diversify economy beyond natural gas Turkmenistan has entered the new year with a significant policy shift, formally legalizing cryptocurrency exchanges and mining operations. The move marks a notable step for one of Central Asia’s most tightly controlled economies, signaling cautious openness toward digital assets while maintaining strict regulatory oversight. A law signed in late November came into force on January 1, making crypto mining and trading fully legal across Turkmenistan. Both domestic and foreign participants are permitted to operate, provided they complete official registration. The legislation also allows the formation of crypto mining pools, opening…
Prediction markets signal caution despite bullish analyst forecasts Market sentiment around Bitcoin’s short-term price potential remains restrained, even as long-term optimism continues to build. Data from decentralized prediction markets shows traders are assigning relatively low odds to Bitcoin reaching extreme price targets this year, highlighting a clear gap between speculative markets and analyst expectations. On Polymarket, traders currently assign just 21% probability to Bitcoin reaching $150,000 before the end of the year. Confidence improves slightly at lower levels, with 45% odds for $120,000, 35% for $130,000, and 28% for $140,000. The most widely accepted outcome remains $100,000, which holds an…
Long-term trend indicators suggest Bitcoin entered a bear phase in November, with historical models pointing to a potential 2026 bottom near $56,000 Bitcoin may already be two months into a bear market, according to onchain and technical indicators that track long-term market structure. Despite widespread expectations that 2026 would mark renewed growth, several metrics now suggest the cycle has shifted. A critical signal comes from Bitcoin falling below its one-year moving average, a level widely used to identify long-term trend reversals. This breakdown historically aligns with the transition from bull to bear markets. Multiple components of a composite bull score…
Global crypto data collection begins in 2026 as governments prepare for full information sharing under the OECD’s reporting framework Crypto investors in 48 countries are entering a new phase of tax oversight as jurisdictions begin collecting detailed crypto transaction data ahead of the global rollout of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in 2027. Although CARF officially comes into force in 2027, participating countries have already mandated that crypto service providers start gathering required data from January 1, 2026. This marks a significant shift toward transparency in the digital asset sector, with implications for exchanges, brokers, and individual investors alike. CARF…
Rising RWA adoption, ETF inflows and institutional use cases position Solana for renewed relevance beyond memecoins Solana closed out 2025 with a notable surge in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, signaling a potential shift in the network’s narrative as it heads into 2026. Once dominated by retail traders and memecoin speculation, Solana is increasingly becoming a hub for tokenized financial products and institutional experimentation. Data from blockchain analytics platforms show that the total value of tokenized RWAs on Solana climbed nearly 10% in December, reaching a record $873 million. At the same time, the number of wallets holding Solana-based RWAs jumped…
Sentiment indicators improve despite Bitcoin remaining below key psychological levels Crypto market sentiment has shown early signs of stabilization after weeks of pessimism, with a widely followed indicator finally moving out of the “extreme fear” zone. While prices remain under pressure, the shift suggests investors may be reassessing downside risk as 2026 begins. The market sentiment index climbed to a score of 29, placing it back into the “fear” category after spending much of November and December in extreme fear territory. This marks the highest sentiment reading in more than three weeks. At the same time, Bitcoin continues to trade…
Court rules former Voyager investors failed to establish jurisdiction in class-action case A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought by former Voyager Digital investors against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, delivering a legal victory tied to the failed cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse. In a ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the judge granted a motion to dismiss, concluding that the plaintiffs failed to establish personal jurisdiction over Cuban and the Mavericks. The court found insufficient evidence that the defendants conducted business or specifically targeted investors in Florida. The ruling emphasized that…
Failed catalysts, forced selling risks, and a liquidity shock delivered the sharpest crypto drawdown since 2022 The crypto market entered late 2025 with high expectations. Strong exchange-traded fund inflows, aggressive digital asset treasury strategies, and historically bullish year-end seasonality were widely expected to push prices higher. Instead, the market suffered a severe drawdown, marking its worst downturn since the crypto winter of 2022. Bitcoin reached a record high in early October but quickly reversed. A $19 billion liquidation cascade that month shattered market depth and confidence, triggering a sharp decline across digital assets. Bitcoin has since fallen around 23% from…