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Upcoming crypto token unlocks from December 29 to January 5 could significantly impact market dynamics, with cliff unlocks causing sudden supply spikes and linear unlocks introducing a steady flow. Investors should track these events to manage risk and time trades effectively.

Galaxy's 2026 crypto predictions highlight Bitcoin nearing $250K by 2027 amid volatility. Key drivers include growing DeFi, stablecoins, and corporate blockchain adoption, with predictions of over 100 U.S. crypto ETFs and significant institutional integration.

China's e-CNY will launch as an interest-bearing digital currency in 2026, transitioning to an account-based system for improved financial stability and broader applications in banking, payroll, and cross-border trade, potentially transforming user interactions with digital money.

Sberbank issued Russia's first crypto-backed loan to Intelion Data, securing the funds with mined digital assets via its Rutoken system. The pilot aims to explore frameworks for crypto finance as the country navigates expanding mining and regulatory landscapes.

TRM's report reveals organized Russian cybercriminal control over the laundering of $28M linked to the 2022 LastPass breach. They traced stolen funds through mixers and Russian exchanges, exposing ongoing risks for over 25 million affected users.

Nazarov said enabling Mastercard users to buy on-chain assets directly could remove major friction between traditional finance and crypto.
Chainlink coordinates secure card authorization with on-chain asset delivery, linking off-chain payments to blockchain settlement.
The partnership

J.P. Morgan and Klarna advanced institutional crypto use, with Klarna raising funds in USDC to reach new regulated investors.
ABN Amro and DZ Bank completed a blockchain-based derivatives trade, pairing smart contracts with EU MiCAR licensing.
Hong Kong finalized bank crypto rules as

TRU price surged above $0.012 after a high-energy breakout, where it reclaimed major EMAs after prolonged compression.
Elevated upper wicks suggest ongoing profit-taking risks near resistance zones at $0.0129 and $0.0142.
Long-term charts show TRU emerging from multi-year compression afte

NIL price rebounded over 22% weekly from the 0.076–0.08 demand zone, a sign of slowing momentum.
Market cap expanded sharply above $24M, indicating capital inflows and rotation.
Lower timeframe consolidated above 0.078 keeps the short-term bullish structure technically intact.
NIL price

MONAD price action shows prolonged accumulation between $0.019 and $0.023, a sign that buyers are absorbing after the extended decline.
A breakout above $0.025 has shifted the structure bullish, as $0.0165 remains the toughest hurdle to break.
Market cap growth toward $270M is a

The essay discusses Strategy's measured Bitcoin acquisition strategy amid market speculation fueled by Michael Saylor's "Back to Orange" post. Despite Bitcoin's current price near $88K and low predictions for reaching $100K, the market sentiment reflects cautious optimism with tactical trading insights.

Yakovenko forecasts stablecoin supply surpassing $1T by 2026, driven by payments, settlements, and onchain finance demand.
Stablecoins already exceed $300B in supply and process about $46T annually, fueled by cross-border payments and DeFi use.
Growth is network-agnostic, with faster chai

On December 27, 2025, a security exploit on the Flow blockchain allowed the theft of $3.9 million, prompting a network halt. User balances remained safe as teams implemented a protocol fix. Forensic efforts are underway to track the stolen assets.

Fermi hard fork goes live Jan 14, 2026, requiring validators to upgrade to v1.6.4 or v1.6.5 to stay active.
Block time drops from 750ms to 250ms, boosting speed for DeFi, trading and other time-sensitive applications.
New consensus tuning and lighter indexing reduce coordination strain an