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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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Benchmark raises Hut 8 target to $85, cites stronger cash flows
Benchmark, the Wall Street broker, lifted its price target on Hut 8 to $85 from $78. The firm believes Hut's new AI data center deal is a cash flow booster.
Tue, Dec 23
Buying pressure weakens across BTC, ETH as volume metrics show sustained declines
Buying pressure in the crypto market is weakening simultaneously in terms of price action, derivatives activity, and on-chain indicators. According to CryptoQuant’s analysis, Bitcoin is still struggling to sustain the $87,000-$90,000 level. According to analyst Mignolet, the slowdown in buying has been evident since late August, which kick-started a spell of declining futures volume, falling […]
Tue, Dec 23
Michael Saylor, Winklevoss headline billion-dollar crypto losses in 2025
Bitcoin had the setup of a lifetime going into 2025, yet some of the crypto industry’s title characters still ended the year on the wrong side of it; Strategy chairman Michael Saylor and Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Bitcoin has slipped about 6% through mid‑December, and most other tokens fell more, causing the gap […]
Tue, Dec 23
US economy slows down into 2026, but analysts are not calling it a recession yet
The U.S. economy is slowing down heading into 2026, and no one in the room is pretending otherwise. Invesco’s market analyst Ben Gutteridge said on Monday that “I’ve no doubt the U.S. economy is slowing.” Economic growth is clearly cooling after that government shutdown, job creation is dipping, and yes, while this doesn’t mean a […]
Tue, Dec 23
Investors look to Chinese AI as US tech valuations raise bubble fears
Global investors are increasingly turning to Chinese AI companies as worries grow that parts of Wall Street’s technology boom may be overheating. Many fund managers now see China as a place to spread risk, rather than rely only on expensive US tech stocks. Beijing’s drive for technology independence, particularly with regard to AI and chips, […]
Tue, Dec 23
ByteDance plans $23 billion AI spending in 2026, up from $21.5 billion this year
ByteDance, the Beijing‑based owner of TikTok, is preparing a major AI spending plan as Chinese tech companies try to stay competitive with U.S. rivals. According to the Financial Times, ByteDance has drafted early budgets to spend RMB160 billion, about $23 billion, in capital expenditure in 2026, a step up from the RMB150 billion the company […]
Tue, Dec 23
Crypto mining farms increase 44% nearly 200,000 despite ban in Russia
The number of mining farms in Russia has seen a significant increase over the past year, since Moscow legalized the crypto activity in 2024. The upward trend is largely due to growing investments in the sector following its recognition as a legitimate business, industry sources say. Others claim illegal mining is contributing, too. Russia counts […]
Tue, Dec 23
Breaking down Canopy with Co-Founder & CEO, Adam Liposky
Blockchain adoption is growing fast, calling for innovations that scale and deliver like their Web2 counterparts. While the current solutions play a vital role, they still have significant shortcomings that call for solutions like Canopy, which, according to its Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Liposky, is projected to have high adoption for lowering the entry barrier […]
Tue, Dec 23
Federal Reserve seeks public input on 'skinny' accounts for fintech and crypto firms
The Federal Reserve has opened a portal for public feedback regarding a proposal for fintech firms and crypto companies to access the US central bank’s payment infrastructure on a limited basis, through “skinny accounts.” According to the proposal released on Friday, the Fed is discussing a concept with policymakers on a new category of payment […]
Tue, Dec 23
Solana Price Prediction: SOL Eyes Recovery as Viral DeFi Altcoin is Named the Next Big Crypto
While Solana (SOL) is struggling to again muster support to help it break through on a bull run after a series of reversals, market onlookers are eagerly awaiting to see if this fast L1 blockchain is finally on the cusp of a break-through on a bull run. Also, while Solana (SOL) is struggling to slow […]
Tue, Dec 23
Ripple's online sentiment plunges to lowest in two months as token drops more than 30%
XRP is drawing unusually high levels of negative chatter on social media, and according to some market watchers, doubts that the token’s price will rise have historically led to rebounds. Crypto market sentiment analytics firm Santiment posted on X that sentiment around the token has slipped deeply into negative territory, but episodes of pessimism are […]
Tue, Dec 23
Gold makes yet another all-time high for the 50th time this year, smashes $4,500
Gold just hit its 50th record high of the year, smashing past $4,500 as traders brace for more rate cuts from the Fed. Silver is also on fire, reaching its own all-time peak as investors flee to safe-haven metals. The dollar is tanking, heading for its worst year since 2017, and traders are now betting […]
Tue, Dec 23
Best Crypto Lending Platforms in 2026: A Ranking of Top CeFi & DeFi Options
The pitch for crypto lending platforms is simple. Put your Bitcoin or Ethereum on the table, borrow some cash, and keep your money on the line for a possible upside, freeing up liquidity without causing a taxable event. However, things have changed a lot in the last few years. After multiple crypto lending platforms, such […]
Tue, Dec 23
Next Crypto to Explode: Top 3 Altcoins With Strong Whale Activity
Traders are searching for the next crypto to explode. Cardano (ADA), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are currently shortlisted as the top names to watch. ADA is still the favorite among whales, who are taking strategic positions around the strong fundamental base, while SHIB is holding strong around positive news about the Shiba […]
Tue, Dec 23
Binance token allocations remain a small share of total supply
Binance only distributed a small share of token supply during its listing process. Exchange allocations ranged between 1-5% of the total supply.
Tue, Dec 23
Justin Sun sees $60M decline in locked World Liberty tokens
Justin Sun’s locked WLFI tokens have lost about $60 million in value over the past three months after his address was blacklisted.
Tue, Dec 23
Ethereum’s (ETH) Rebound Gains Momentum, but This $0.035 Crypto Is Stealing the Spotlight
While Ethereum’s (ETH) revival may be taking hold as bulls begin to defend essential levels of support in renewed confidence towards the smart contract market leader, another new crypto coin, currently at $0.035, appears to swiftly steal the show from the rest of the market. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), now in Presale Phase 6, as it […]
Tue, Dec 23
Bitcoin’s average 180-day returns were better when hashing power declined than when it rose
Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 4% last month, the biggest drop since April 2024.
Tue, Dec 23
China races to dethrone Europe’s weather data with homegrown AI dataset
China is accelerating efforts to replace Europe’s ERA5 weather dataset with a domestic alternative built for AI forecasting.
Tue, Dec 23
US set to cement crypto rules as Selig joins CFTC
Michael S. Selig was confirmed as CFTC Chairman to oversee crypto regulation in a 53-43 Senate vote.
Tue, Dec 23
