Token holders oppose proposal amid concerns about decentralization, value capture, and governance power A recent governance vote within the Aave ecosystem has ended in rejection, underscoring growing tensions around DAO governance, tokenholder rights and control over protocol identity. The outcome reflects broader debates across decentralized finance about whether current governance models can balance decentralization with effective leadership. The proposal, which sought to place Aave’s brand assets, domains, and naming rights under the ownership of a DAO-controlled entity, failed to gain sufficient support. When the snapshot poll closed, 55.29% voted against the measure, 41.21% abstained, and only 3.5% voted in favor.…
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Browser extension vulnerability triggers fresh concerns over crypto wallet security A recent crypto wallet security breach has resulted in losses exceeding $6 million for users of Trust Wallet, highlighting ongoing risks tied to browser-based wallet extensions. The incident, which surfaced in late December 2025, has prompted urgent updates and renewed scrutiny of wallet software security. The breach was linked specifically to Trust Wallet Browser Extension version 2.68, following reports from users who experienced rapid, unauthorized fund withdrawals. Onchain analysis identified hundreds of affected wallets, with stolen assets traced to a cluster of theft-related addresses. The timing of the thefts coincided…
Fear and Greed Index signals prolonged pessimism despite higher Bitcoin prices Crypto market sentiment continues to weaken as investor confidence remains deeply negative. For the 14th consecutive day, the widely watched Crypto Fear & Greed Index has stayed in the “extreme fear” zone, reflecting persistent caution across the digital asset market even as Bitcoin trades far above past crisis levels. As of Dec. 26, the index slipped to a score of 20 out of 100, marking one of the longest uninterrupted stretches of extreme fear since the index began tracking sentiment in 2018. This reading is lower than levels seen…
Early release follows cooperation in FTX investigations and sentencing agreement Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled to be released from federal custody on January 21, 2026, after serving part of a two-year sentence for her role in the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Her early release reflects cooperation with federal authorities and contributions to recovering assets for creditors. Ellison, 31, pleaded guilty in December 2022 to fraud and conspiracy charges related to the 2022 FTX collapse, which led to billions in customer losses. She testified against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year prison sentence.…
Governance vote shifts protocol to deflationary model and consolidates operations Uniswap governance has approved the UNIfication proposal, a transformative initiative that alters the protocol’s economics toward a deflationary model. The decision, supported by 99.9% of voters, will redirect a portion of trading fees to the protocol, resulting in the burn of 100 million UNI tokens and laying the foundation for long-term ecosystem growth. Previously, all trading fees were distributed to liquidity providers. Under the new structure, a portion of fees will be redirected to the protocol itself and used to burn UNI tokens, creating a continuous deflationary loop. Additionally, Net…
Practical crypto guidance for beginners, experienced holders, and skeptics in 2026 A long-time Bitcoin holder who permanently lost access to 8,000 Bitcoin, now valued at nearly $700 million, has turned a costly mistake into a broader lesson for the crypto industry. Rather than focusing on loss, his experience highlights structural issues around education, security, adoption, and perception that still define the crypto market in 2026. Many newcomers enter crypto by purchasing assets without understanding them. A stronger foundation comes from learning how blockchains function, why decentralization exists, and what problems crypto aims to solve. Traditional financial systems centralize control, while…
Gold Market Outlook Strengthens on Geopolitical Risk and Rate Cut Expectations Gold prices surged to a fresh record on Friday, reaching an all-time high of $4,536 per ounce as investors increased exposure to safe-haven assets. The rally reeflects a convergence of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting monetary policy expectations, and sustained institutional demand, positioning bullion as one of the strongest-performing assets of the year. Rising global instability has played a central role in golds advance. Investor sentiment remains cautious amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, renewed concerns following Washington’s military strike against ISIS targets in Nigeria, and disruptions tied to the…
Practical rulemaking and live pilots position the region for institutional growth in 2026 Asia’s crypto regulatory landscape in 2025 shifted decisively from theory to execution. Rather than unveiling sweeping promises, regulators across major financial hubs focused on stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization as practical building blocks for digital finance. This approach has created clearer pathways for institutions and laid the groundwork for broader adoption in 2026. Across the region, stablecoins emerged as the most policy-ready crypto asset, largely because of their payment and settlement utility. Jurisdictions introduced licensing regimes, strengthened oversight, and backed bank-led pilots to integrate stablecoins into…
Christmas Eve account highlights growing concerns over developer liability and privacy rights A personal prison letter written on Christmas Eve has reignited debate around crypto privacy tools, open-source development, and legal accountability. The message, penned by a co-founder of a Bitcoin privacy wallet now serving a five-year federal sentence, offers a rare glimpse into the human impact of regulatory enforcement in the digital asset space. The letter recounts the experience of voluntarily reporting to a US federal prison camp, detailing intake procedures, medical screening, and assignment to shared housing. Beyond logistics, the message focused on the emotional toll of entering…
Institutional blockchain adoption fuels renewed momentum for real-world asset tokenization Canton Coin surged approximately 27% over the past week as markets reacted to a major institutional signal in blockchain finance. The rally followed confirmation that a key piece of US financial market infrastructure plans to bring US Treasury securities onchain, reinforcing confidence in regulated tokenized assets. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation outlined plans to tokenize a portion of US Treasurys held through its depository subsidiary using the Canton Network. The organization processes roughly $3.7 quadrillion in securities transactions annually, making the move one of the strongest endorsements yet for…