Category: Reviews

CZ Predicts Bitcoin ‘Super-Cycle’ in 2026, Breaking Historic Pattern

Key Notes Pro-crypto US policies could disrupt Bitcoin’s established market rhythm tied to halving events and price corrections. CZ maintains a long-term holding strategy rather than active trading while declining to provide short-term price forecasts. Bitcoin currently trades near $90,866 with critical support at $88,000 determining the next directional move. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said he expects Bitcoin BTC $89 822 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $42.64 B to enter a “super-cycle” in 2026, potentially breaking the cryptocurrency’s historic four-year pattern of price peaks and crashes.…

Plasma Integrates NEAR Intents for Large-Volume Stablecoin Settlements

Key Notes Plasma joins over 25 blockchains in NEAR Intents’ chain-abstracted liquidity pool with native token XPL and USDT0 stablecoin. The integration leverages Plasma’s high-performance infrastructure backed by Framework Ventures, Bitfinex, and Peter Thiel from a $24M funding round. NEAR Intents processes significant USDT volume with 39% of cross-chain transactions involving Tether in the last 24 hours. Plasma—a purpose-built layer-one (L1) blockchain for stablecoins—has integrated NEAR Intents for large-volume stablecoin cross-chain settlements and swaps, joining a list of more than 25 other networks. Plasma got popular mostly due to Tether…

French Police Probe Waltio Data Breach as France Warns of Crypto Kidnappings

Key Notes Dark web intelligence firm Brinztech reported approximately 5,000 French crypto holders’ data listed for sale on December 24, 2025. Waltio states exposed data limited to emails and summary 2024 tax report information, with no passwords or wallet addresses compromised. Paris Prosecutor’s cybercrime unit ordered the investigation conducted by France’s National Cyber Unit. French authorities are investigating a data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio as the government warns that kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency holders were reported to law enforcement in January 2026. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s cybercrime unit ordered…

Circle’s USYC Surpasses BlackRock’s BUIDL

Key Notes USYC reached $1.69B while BUIDL fell to $1.68B. USYC grew 11% in 30 days while BUIDL declined 2.85%. Circle acquired Hashnote, the USYC issuer, in January 2025 and integrated the fund with Binance in July 2025. BUIDL maintains 103 distinct holders compared to USYC’s concentrated distribution, with positions remaining fluid. Circle’s USYC has overtaken BlackRock’s BUIDL as the world’s largest tokenized money market fund, a type of investment product that holds U.S. Treasury securities and trades on blockchain networks. USYC reached $1.69 billion in assets while BUIDL fell…

Pi Falls to $0.18 Amid App Studio Updates

Key Notes Pi has fallen 10% this month and 78% since its February exchange debut. 142 million Pi tokens are set to unlock over the next 30 days. Price remains range-bound at $0.18-$0.20, with resistance at $0.20-$0.22. Even after updates to the Pi Network’s App Studio, sentiment around Pi PI $0.18 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $1.53 B Vol. 24h: $12.14 M remains muted. The token is testing support near $0.183, with daily trading volumes down 25% to $11 million. Pi faces a critical point as a major token unlock…

UBS to Launch Crypto Trading Services for Private Clients

Key Notes Swiss banking giant UBS Group has hinted at its plans to launch crypto trading services. It plans to start with Bitcoin and Ethereum for select customers. JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley already plan to roll out a similar service this year. UBS Group AG is set to launch crypto trading services that cater to private clients. This Swiss banking giant is globally recognized for its wealthy client base. Therefore, this move is quite significant for the broader crypto industry as it could mark the injection of massive liquidity in…

Kansas Bill Shields Bitcoin in State Reserve

Key Notes The bill directs 10% of non-Bitcoin digital assets to the general fund while explicitly exempting Bitcoin from any such transfers. Kansas State Treasurer would administer the fund, with digital assets held by licensed qualified custodians authorized to stake assets for rewards. Bowser also sponsored SB 34 in January 2025 to authorize the Kansas pension fund to invest in Bitcoin ETFs, which remains in committee. . Kansas Senator Craig Bowser introduced legislation on Jan. 21 that would create a state Bitcoin BTC $88 958 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap:…

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit Two-Month Highs as BTC Faces Pressure

Key Notes Data cited from Ecoinometrics shows Bitcoin ETF flows have been in a 100+ day drawdown, showing major demand weakness. Heavy ETF outflows have historically aligned with local BTC price bottoms. Near-term downside risk remains, with traders watching $87,000-$87,500 as a key retest zone for BTC. Over the past week, US Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows of $1.22 billion, marking the largest weekly decline in the past two months since November 2025. The data indicates waning institutional sentiment, as bullish investors have repeatedly failed to push Bitcoin BTC $89 237…

Farcaster Won’t Shut Down, Plans $180M VC Repayment

Key Notes Farcaster will continue operating after its sale to Neynar, despite shutdown rumors. Merkle Manufactory plans to return the full $180 million raised from VC investors. The protocol still reports 250,000 monthly active users and over 100,000 funded wallets. Decentralized social networking platform Farcaster is not shutting down. Co-founder Dan Romero said the protocol will continue operating following its sale to Neynar, pushing back against speculation that the project was being wound down. Given some rumors, wanted to post a few clarifications: Farcaster is not shutting down. The protocol…

Binance Picks Greece to File for EU-Wide MiCA License

Key Notes Binance has moved to further establish its presence in Europe by filing for a MiCA license in Greece. This move comes ahead of the July 1 deadline stipulated by EU authorities. KuCoin also obtained a MiCA license in Austria, a sign of the latest trend among exchanges. Binance has applied for an EU-wide Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license, with the filing in Greece. It is also setting up a local holding company in the country, under the name “Binance Greece.” This marks a significant step toward strengthening…