Bitcoin bears currently favored in BTC’s end-of-year $30.3B options expiry
Bitcoin options markets remain tilted toward bears despite US investors’ expectations of economic stimulus injections and semi-bullish outlook for 2026.
Crypto heads into 2026 with privacy, decentralized identity on the line
As crypto, governments and Big Tech converge on digital identity, selective disclosure and zero-knowledge proofs are emerging as a privacy-first alternative to surveillance systems.
Offchain Labs boosts ARB stake as Arbitrum crosses $20B milestone
Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.
Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here's an early release from custody
The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX's collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January.
70% of Ether positions are 'long' as whale accumulation tightens ETH supply
Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out?
XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path.