Stablecoins are starting to matter for something more useful than trading alone. The big idea heading into 2026 is simple: money that keeps a steady value needs real ways to move, settle, and spend

A new report by blockchain analytics firm AMLBot has revealed major differences in how the two largest stablecoin issuers, Tether and Circle, handle the freezing of crypto assets linked to illegal activity.

The essay discusses the volatility of crypto markets, highlighting how price movements often occur in steps due to changes in supply or project developments. It focuses on Mutuum Finance, which is entering a critical repricing window, indicating a potential shift in value.

Avalanche's AVAX token is currently priced at $12.24, experiencing a over 60% decline in value in the past year, highlighting market skepticism despite its advanced technological reputation.

Investors are considering which altcoins may excel by 2026, with an expert identifying eight promising coins across four key narratives.

Dogecoin begins 2025 strong but quickly drops to a yearly low after losing $0.13, a critical support level. The 4-hour chart indicates potential for a recovery above this threshold.

Bitcoin shows resilience around $87,000 despite altcoin losses, indicating a potential rise in BTC dominance while altcoins may underperform.

XRP price is declining, facing resistance at $1.78. A drop below this level could lead to further losses toward the $1.50 area unless buyers intervene.

Bitcoin is struggling to regain momentum this Christmas, trading below the $90,000 mark despite the festive mood in the market. There are hopes for a holiday rally amid the bearish price action.

Coinbase and Gemini have gone offline in the Philippines due to ISP-level blocks ordered by regulators, marking a shift to stricter enforcement of crypto licensing rules, while regulated platforms continue to expand in the country.

The crypto markets are volatile, with Chainlink (LINK) trading around $12 and continuing a downtrend. Despite reduced volatility, sellers dominate, and price action indicates instability, putting LINK at a crucial decision point for its future movement.

U.S. regulators have charged seven entities in a large cryptocurrency scam that used social media to defraud investors, resulting in losses exceeding $14 million for retail investors.

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Grayscale has taken another step toward launching a spot Avalanche ETF by filing an updated S-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC. The amended filing signals ongoing engagement with regulators and keeps Avalanche firmly in the ETF conversation alongside other major layer-1

Ethereum is currently trading within a range defined by derivatives, with $3,000 acting as support and $3,200 as resistance. Without increased call buying or spot volume, significant upward movement above $3,200 may be limited.

Spain will implement EU MiCA crypto regulations by 2026, allowing only licensed firms to operate. The rules aim to enhance compliance, curb tax evasion, and increase transparency in the crypto space.

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Grayscale believes Chainlink will facilitate tokenized assets, projecting significant growth for crypto ETFs as regulations become clearer. They anticipate tokenized assets could increase by 1,000x, seeing market pullbacks as standard and ETFs as key for investor access to crypto.

Bitcoin's price dips below $87K due to mining shutdowns in China, leading to a drop in hashrate and increased miner selling. Spot Bitcoin ETFs see a week of outflows as institutions shift to gold, with warnings of a potential decline to $70K–$56K.