Day: January 6, 2026

Bitcoin Core v30 Bug Can Delete Files When Migrating Legacy Wallets

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Bitcoin Core developers warned users on Monday of a wallet migration bug in versions 30.0 and 30.1 that can delete files and result in fund loss. The issue occurs under specific conditions and affects migrations from old Bitcoin Core wallets that were never renamed or upgraded. Lacie Zhang, market analyst at Bitget Wallet, told Cointelegraph that the bug is triggered when the software attempts to migrate an unnamed legacy “wallet.dat” file stored in a custom wallet directory, often defined using “-walletdir” setting, while pruning is enabled. In these cases, the…

Metaplanet Stock Jumps 8% as Crypto Rebound Lifts Sentiment

Key Notes Metaplanet stock has reversed weeks of losses as Bitcoin recovers above $92,000, boosting investor confidence. The company holds 35,102 BTC, Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury. Share buyback plans and gains in global crypto stocks support trading momentum. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet saw its stock move higher on Dec. 6, rising about 8%. This occurred as renewed buying across the crypto market lifted shares of companies linked to Bitcoin BTC $93 577 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $1.87 T Vol. 24h: $51.09 B holdings and trading activity. The move…

Ethereum Staking Demand Spikes with Tom Lee’s BitMine Leading

Key Notes Ethereum staking validator entry queue has climbed to about 1.3 million ETH, showing a major drop in near-term selling pressure. Tom Lee’s BitMine Technologies has sharply increased its Ethereum staking, bringing total staked holdings to around 779,488 ETH. Analysts note that shrinking exchange reserves, minimal validator exits, and rising institutional staking can drive the ETH price higher. Ethereum ETH $3 228 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $389.53 B Vol. 24h: $26.24 B staking demand is once again on the rise, with a major drop in the exit queue…

Gate Group Announces Official Gate Dubai Launch- Coinspeaker

Key Notes Gate Dubai is now live and offers spot trading for major crypto assets. The platform holds a VASP license and is regulated by Dubai’s VARA. Gate Group is building a local team and customer support base in Dubai. Gate Group has officially announced the launch of Gate Dubai under its ongoing global expansion. Gate Dubai holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license and operates under the supervision of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The launch allows the platform to legally provide crypto exchange services to investors in…

Bitcoin BB Squeeze Breakout Targets $107,000

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Bitcoin’s daily chart is flashing what John Bollinger calls “a little classic technical analysis”: a well-formed base followed by a Bollinger Band Squeeze and an upside breakout that puts $100,000 and roughly $107,000 in view, so long as price can hold the move and avoid slipping back into the prior range. Bitcoin Rebound To $107,000 Next? “Near perfect base for BTCUSD with a Bollinger Band Squeeze and breakout,” Bollinger wrote alongside the chart. “First upside target 100,000, second ~107,000, third ??? If we fail here it is back into the…

Alt/BTC MACD Flips Bullish for the First Time in 22 Months

Key Notes OTHERS/BTC appears to have bottomed in Q4 2025. Similar setups were seen before the 2017 and 2021 alt cycles. The monthly MACD has flipped bullish for the first time in 22 months. The Altcoin-to-Bitcoin ratio (OTHERS/BTC) could be setting a major bottom in Q4 2025, as per market analysts. Interestingly, the same structure has played out twice before with altcoin prices rocketing in both cases. In Q4 2016, OTHERS/BTC bottomed after a long decline. The breakout followed soon after, and altcoins strongly outperformed Bitcoin BTC $93 445 24h…

South Korea Mulls Freezing Unrealized Crypto Gains to Curb Manipulation

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South Korea’s financial authorities are reportedly weighing whether to allow regulators to preemptively freeze crypto accounts suspected of price manipulation. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing the introduction of a payment suspension system that would block transactions before suspects launder potentially illicit gains, local outlet Newsis reported Tuesday. The measure would mirror tools already used in the country’s stock market, where authorities can freeze accounts suspected of manipulation before profits are cashed out. The nation’s first phase of crypto legislation focused on user protection, while its second phase is…

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation Ends: Hash Ribbons Flash Buy Signal

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On-chain data suggests Bitcoin miner capitulation may have ended as the Hash Ribbons indicator has printed a fresh buy signal. Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Have Seen A Bullish Crossover As highlighted by Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards in a new X post, the Hash Ribbons has just given a signal for Bitcoin. The “Hash Ribbons” here refers to a metric created by Edwards that basically provides a representation of the miners’ situation. It does so by comparing two moving averages (MAs) of the “Hashrate,” an indicator that measures the total amount…

Bitcoin consolidates as Glassnode flags weak inflows, firm ETF demand

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Bitcoin consolidates with mixed demand, strong ETFs, weak new inflows, and muted options positioning, signaling a hesitant market between breakout and breakdown. Summary Bitcoin has shifted from correction to consolidation, with short-term momentum stabilizing but underlying demand still uneven.​ On-chain activity and profit/loss metrics are improving, while spot, futures, and ETF flows are moderately rising, showing cautious renewed participation.​ Capital inflows and options activity remain subdued, suggesting investors lack conviction for a strong move in either direction and are still reassessing risk. Bitcoin (BTC) has transitioned from a corrective phase into…