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As gold and silver surge to multi-year highs, some crypto analysts say the rally in precious metals may not be bad news for digital assets. In fact, history suggests it could be the opposite.

Altcoin dominance is approaching long-term support with a falling wedge pattern and diminishing bearish momentum. While a confirmed breakout isn't established, early indicators suggest traders should watch for potential altcoin shifts.

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. has expanded its corporate treasury with another large purchase of Zcash, continuing a strategy it has been following for several months. The company disclosed that it recently acquired 56,418.09 ZEC for approximately $29 million, paying an average price of $514.02 per t

Russia is shifting from legalizing crypto mining to imposing prison sentences for unregistered miners, with new proposals threatening up to five years in jail, indicating stricter regulatory enforcement.

Story Highlights Iran’s rial collapse and soaring inflation have crushed purchasing power, triggered protests, and eroded trust in fiat, pushing people toward gold and alternative assets.
As the crisis deepens, Bitcoin is re-emerging as a hedge against currency failure—highlighting distrust in

Dogecoin's price is under scrutiny amid crypto market consolidation, as it underperforms compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its current position near a key support zone could determine future trading momentum.

Shiba Inu's "Shib Owes You" system will track and repay losses from the Plasma Bridge hack by converting losses into transferable Ethereum-based NFTs. Recovery efforts include cost cuts and required ecosystem contributions.

The crypto market declined 2%, with Bitcoin dropping below $88K, leading to negative sentiment. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also faced losses. December saw significant Bitcoin ETF outflows as investors anticipated FOMC rate policy signals.

In 2025, significant crypto losses stemmed from supply-chain hacks and AI scams, highlighting vulnerability in infrastructure and human security. While major breaches decreased, retail users encountered increased risks from phishing and insider abuse.

The essay highlights the importance of timing in crypto investments, emphasizing that significant gains often arise from early identification of projects like Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as they transition to market presence from presale.

The recent silver crash prompted a debate on Bitcoin, with Shanaka Perera confronting Peter Schiff about his inconsistent views on market sell-offs. This exchange raises questions about the fairness and logic in critiquing Bitcoin compared to silver.

The cryptocurrency market is facing ongoing pressure, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 24, indicating extreme fear among investors. This has led to declining liquidity and many digital assets entering consolidation phases.

Despite Bitcoin's drop to $74,000 causing concerns, Strategy continues to accumulate BTC, holding 672,497 coins at an average of $75,000. With $2.18 billion in cash reserves, it can sustain expenses for 32 months.

LIT aims to provide value through buybacks, staking, and fees, monitored by Lighter’s US C-Corp. However, there's skepticism regarding its launch transparency and potential market manipulation amid strong demand.

Story Highlights ETF inflows are long-term signals, but XRP’s short-term price is still pressured by weak demand, whale selling, and bearish derivative flows.
A break below $1.78 could open a move toward the $1.00–$0.80 demand zone if selling pressure

South Korea has postponed the Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026 due to disputes over stablecoin regulations, including oversight and reserve control, potentially hindering crypto innovation and investor confidence.

Stablecoins are becoming a global settlement layer, with Ripple projecting $30 trillion in 2025 volume due to increased regulation and institutional adoption. Ripple's RLUSD exemplifies this evolution, gaining regulatory approval and multi-chain utility despite XRP's price struggles.

Standard Chartered forecasts XRP could rise 330% to $8 by 2026, citing regulatory clarity and strong ETF inflows of $1.15 billion, as exchange balances reach historic lows.

The essay discusses the technical setups of SUI and SEI, highlighting SUI's consolidation for strength, while SEI's potential is limited until it breaks its downtrend and overcomes key resistance.

Japan aims to reduce crypto taxes to a flat 20% by 2026, aligning them with stocks. This move is intended to enhance domestic investor engagement, implement protections, and support crypto-linked funds.