Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has outlined a broader strategic vision for the protocol following a contentious governance vote that rejected a proposal to transfer control of Aave’s brand assets and intellectual property to its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The failed vote has prompted renewed debate within the Aave community over the protocol’s long-term…
Key Takeaways Caroline Crenshaw, the lone Democratic commissioner at the SEC, will leave her position when her term expires on January 3. Her departure will tilt the SEC’s composition to a 3-0 Republican majority, a rare occurrence in the history of the commission. Share this article SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her skepticism of…
As 2026 begins, cryptocurrencies are entering a period of heightened sensitivity to macroeconomic policy. With institutional participation at record levels, assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are responding more sharply to shifts in liquidity, inflation expectations, and global trade—particularly as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to reshape market sentiment. Understanding Trump tariffs Summary Trump’s…
A new law signed by President Berdimuhamedov allows crypto activity, but strict internet controls and payment bans remain firmly in place. Turkmenistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading, in a significant policy transformation for one of the world’s most isolated countries with a little over 7 million people. The new law was signed…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The new year opened with a familiar but closely watched event in the XRP ecosystem as Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow on January 1, 2026. The unlock arrived at a sensitive moment for price action, coming just after XRP closed…
Speculation that Bitcoin whales are engaged in a massive reaccumulation phase has been significantly overstated, suggesting the digital asset market structure has not materially changed, according to onchain data from CryptoQuant. The popular narrative that large holders are aggressively buying Bitcoin (BTC) is misleading, said Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant. Much of the…
Key Takeaways Senator Lummis is urging Congress to pass legislation for the crypto market to establish clear jurisdiction. Vague rules are currently pushing digital asset companies out of the US, according to Lummis’ statement. Share this article Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming lawmaker and prominent crypto advocate, called on Congress today to pass market structure…
HBAR price has formed a double bottom near $0.10–$0.11, signaling weak selling pressure and opening the door to a momentum and market structure shift. Summary A double bottom at $0.10–$0.11 confirms strong demand and reduced selling pressure. The value area low is the key level needed to confirm bullish continuation. A structure shift could open…
“If SHIB can do $41bn last cycle, then I don’t see how PEPE cannot beat that record,” one popular X user stated. The meme coin sector has taken center stage today (January 2), with many tokens experiencing solid gains over the past 24 hours. Pepe (PEPE) is an evident example, as its price soared…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 in the red, trading below $90,000 after months of consistent decline. However, despite its poor performance in Q4 last year, a crypto analyst has projected four new upside targets for BTC in 2026. The analyst has highlighted an…
