Bitcoin posted a -23.21% return in Q1 2026 and marked the third-worst first-quarter performance since 2013 according to CoinGlass data. Summary Bitcoin fell 23% in Q1 2026, its third-worst first quarter on record. Ethereum dropped 32%, also marking its third-worst Q1 performance. Back-to-back quarterly losses follow the October 2025 market peak. The loss falls far…
Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, currently shows traders betting millions of dollars on Bitcoin future price, but the odds for a massive breakout seem surprisingly low given significant institutional interest. “What price will Bitcoin hit in 2026?” saw traders pour in over $20 million in volume. That is a significant sample size. As of…
Unstaked WLFI cannot vote; stakers earn rewards, Node privileges, and Super Node partnership opportunities. World Liberty Financial has proposed a new staking-focused governance system for WLFI holders – the WLFI Governance Staking System. It makes WLFI tokens the primary tool for community governance, and allows holders to influence the ecosystem while promoting long-term participation….
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said artificial intelligence could ramp up the network’s development roadmap while improving security standards. Summary Vitalik says AI could speed up Ethereum’s roadmap and delivery timelines. Half of AI gains should go toward stronger testing and formal verification. AI may help make near bug-free crypto code a realistic expectation. Responding to…
Institutions view the current crypto dip as a prime opportunity for long-term investment growth. Key takeaways Bitcoin ETFs are projected to grow significantly, potentially reaching a trillion dollars in assets. Institutional investors see the current crypto market dip as an opportunity rather than a setback. The decision-making process for institutional investors is slower, often requiring…
Ethereum (ETH) developers have just released a glimpse of their 2029 vision, and if they pull this off, the network you use today will look unrecognizable by the end of the decade. The Ethereum Foundation has recently unveiled a draft roadmap titled ‘Strawmap’. This outlines the plan for upgrading the blockchain through 2029. While it…
Circle generated $2.7 billion in FY25 revenue, posting 64% growth, as USDC adoption expanded globally. Stablecoin issuer Circle reported sharp growth in USDC circulation and transaction activity in the fourth quarter of 2025, as revenue and operating profitability surged year-over-year. USDC in circulation reached $75.3 billion at year-end, which is a 72% rise from…
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. Summary Bitcoin fell to $63K on Tehran strike news before rebounding above $66K. DOJ arrested Goliath Ventures founder over alleged $328M Ponzi scheme. MetaMask launched its self-custodial crypto card…
Flawed token models are driving short-term trading, hindering long-term growth in the crypto market. Key Takeaways Many tokens are flawed because they incentivize selling rather than holding. Current token models disproportionately benefit founders and investors. Concerns about securities laws are hindering innovation in revenue-sharing models. The shift from investment to short-term trading disrupts token holding…
American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC), the miner backed by the Trump family, significantly missed the mark this quarter, reporting a $59 million loss amid the industry’s deepest rout since 2022. While revenue grew, the company’s stock has plummeted roughly 90% from its September highs, trading just above $1.00 following the earnings release. American Bitcoin Corp., which…
