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Solana’s verified X account fired a shot on Jan. 14: “Starknet has 8 daily active users, 10 daily transactions, and still somehow has a 1b MC and 15b FDV[…] Send it straight to 0.”The data used in the ‘sh*tpost’ appears to trace back to an April 2024 snapshot, as the FDV figure was wrong. Current CryptoSlate data shows Starknet’s fully diluted valuation around $900 million, not $15 billion.While overshooting the valuation is one thing, the fact that Solana’s official account called for users to “send [Starknet] straight to 0” really highlights where the industry is in 2026. A project that…

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, plans to list futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). Trading is scheduled to begin on February 9, pending regulatory approval.This move brings regulated crypto derivatives to major altcoins, expanding institutional access. Still, the announcement did not have a major impact on the prices of ADA, LINK, or XLM.Sponsored SponsoredCME Group Expands Crypto Product SuiteCME Group announced the development in an official post on X (formerly Twitter). These new products will be available in both standard and micro contract sizes, targeting institutional clients and retail traders alike.Standard contracts contain 100,000…

Institutional investment managers increased their allocations to US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the fourth quarter of 2025, despite the asset suffering a sharp price correction that shaved nearly a quarter off its market value.The divergence between rising share counts and falling asset values presents a complex picture of institutional behavior during a period of extreme volatility.According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin’s price began the last three months of last year on a strong footing, reaching a new all-time high of more than $126,000 in October.However, that rally proved unsustainable and gave way to a tumultuous period sparked by a massive…

On Thursday, industry leaders in the cryptocurrency sector worked to revive a market structure bill after a reversal by Coinbase caused a delay. The development has led some executives to lower their expectations for the bill’s chances of passing. The legislation is considered crucial for establishing a clearer regulatory framework for the crypto markets. The bill’s delay has sparked debates among stakeholders about the feasibility of moving forward. Coinbase’s change in stance is seen as a significant factor affecting the momentum of the proposed legislation. Various industry voices have pointed out the need for a regulatory structure to support innovation…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin has pushed above the $97,000 level for the first time since early November, reviving optimism across the market after weeks of uncertainty. The move comes after a prolonged consolidation phase, during which bearish narratives gained traction, and several analysts openly discussed the possibility of a broader trend reversal. The recent breakout has challenged those views, at least in the short term, and reopened the debate around whether Bitcoin is attempting to reestablish bullish momentum or simply staging a temporary recovery. According to analyst Darkfost, the current…

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in retirement plans, a decision recently supported by the Trump administration. Warren expressed that this move could potentially expose American retirement savers to increased fees, considerable financial losses, and reduced regulatory oversight. These concerns highlight the growing debate over the role of digital assets in long-term investment strategies. The SEC, responsible for regulating securities markets, evaluates various factors before approving new financial products. In the case of cryptocurrencies, the focus often includes ensuring market integrity, adequate surveillance-sharing agreements, and investor protection.…

World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project linked to the family of US President Donald Trump, has entered the cryptocurrency lending market, highlighting renewed interest in onchain credit as regulatory clarity improves.The new product, called World Liberty Markets, launched on Monday and allows users to borrow and lend digital assets, according to a Bloomberg report. The platform is built around USD1, World Liberty’s US dollar–backed stablecoin, alongside its governance token, WLFI.Users can post collateral, including Ether (ETH), a tokenized version of Bitcoin (BTC) and major stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT). The platform is designed to support…

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has slammed the idea that Bitcoin shouldn’t be used for investment and 401(k)s because of its volatility — arguing that some stocks are also prone to even larger price swings. Hougan made the comments on the same day US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for answers on how it would mitigate risks involved in allowing crypto in retirement funds. In August last year, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to reevaluate restrictions around alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, opening the door for cryptocurrencies…

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that it remains unclear whether the U.S. government will move to seize the widely discussed Bitcoin holdings rumored to be tied to Venezuela, an uncertainty that comes as Washington seeks to bring greater regulatory clarity to digital asset markets. Atkins told Fox Business the question of pursuing the so‑called Venezuela Bitcoin stash — variously estimated at roughly 600,000 BTC, or about $56 billion to $67 billion at current prices — is “still to be seen” and is being handled by other parts of the administration.  “I leave that to others…

New data suggest that crypto content consumption is collapsing across platforms. Crypto-focused YouTube channels are seeing their weakest audience engagement in more than four years. New data revealed that the overall view counts have continued to slide. While crypto viewership is likely to return to 2021 levels eventually, experts do not expect a recovery this year. Retail Exodus Hits Crypto YouTube As per the latest data shared by analyst Benjamin Cowen, the 30-day moving average of views across dozens of major crypto YouTube channels has fallen to levels last seen in January 2021. The downturn is not limited to a…