Category: Reviews

Crypto Wallet Ledger Responds to Major Security Breach

Key Notes The hacker managed to access users’ contact details without authorization after breaching payment processor Global-e. Crypto wallet Ledger stated that private keys, wallet funds, and payment information were not compromised. It noted that the breach occurred within Global-e’s systems and not Ledger’s core hardware or software. Ledger, the popular hardware crypto wallet provider, suffered a major security breach on Jan. 5. The incident involved its third-party crypto payment service provider Global-e. This is yet another major security incident in the first five days of 2026, after nearly $107,000…

Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading on Exchanges

Key Notes Japan is positioning exchanges and banks as the main gateway for public crypto access. The government plans to cut crypto taxes to a flat 20%, matching stocks and funds. Crypto oversight is moving under securities law, bringing stricter disclosure rules and enforcement. Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government supports crypto trading through regulated stock and commodity exchanges. During the New Year opening ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Katayama called 2026 Japan’s “digital year” and added that the goal is to move crypto into existing market…

Ethereum L2 Starknet Faces Downtime, Here Is What We Know

Key Notes Starknet stopped block production and froze transactions for several hours. The issue is linked to a mismatch between block execution and the proving system. No recovery time has been shared, and the issue remains under investigation. Starknet STRK $0.0885 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $446.17 M Vol. 24h: $63.96 M , a scaling network built on Ethereum ETH $3 155 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $380.76 B Vol. 24h: $18.72 B , has been down for several hours with no clear recovery time. The issue began with delayed…

Crypto Fund Inflows Top $47.2B as Bitcoin Trails

Key Notes Bitcoin underperformed in 2025 even as total crypto fund inflows stayed near record levels. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana attracted visible investor interest than Bitcoin. US-led global crypto fund inflows, while Germany and Canada saw strong recoveries. The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin BTC $92 942 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $38.33 B , was behind other major assets in relative flows as crypto fund inflows reached $47.2 billion in 2025. It ended the year just below the previous record as data shows consistent demand overall. However,…

Metaplanet Stock Shoots 15% as BTC Treasury Firm Updates on Share Buyback

Key Notes Metaplanet had a strong 2025 as the company managed to build its Bitcoin treasury to 35,102 BTC. The management said that the Metaplanet stock repurchase program is aimed at improving capital efficiency and keeping mNAV above 1.0x. After an 80% drawdown from its peak, the stock is rebounding, up nearly 38% from November lows. Bitcoin BTC $92 942 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $38.33 B treasury firm Metaplanet is roaring on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the stock price gaining 15% during the Jan.…

Ethereum On-Chain Metrics Hit Major Milestones

Key Notes ETH network processed a massive $8 trillion in stablecoin transactions in Q4 2025. Daily transactions and active addresses both reached new all-time highs. Analyst Ali Martinez predicted a 30% move for ETH in the near future. Ethereum ETH $3 178 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $383.66 B Vol. 24h: $18.14 B network activity closed 2025 with a series of major milestones that indicate expanding real-world usage, despite ETH failing to make a new all-time high this cycle. Data from Token Terminal shows stablecoin transfer volume on Ethereum surpassed…

Cardano Ratifies Proposal to Bring More Stablecoins Onchain

Key Notes Cardano approves treasury funding to support stablecoin integrations and core network tools. Intersect to manage funds as stablecoins, data feeds, and analytics move into execution. Governance vote signals stronger coordination and focus on real onchain use. Cardano is set to welcome more stablecoins onchain after a governance vote approved treasury funding for key network integrations. The decision allows long-planned stablecoin work to move forward, with funds scheduled for release on Jan. 10. This marked a shift toward delivery and real use cases across the Cardano ecosystem. Cardano Stablecoins…

Meme Market Dominance Ratio Rebounds from Lows, Rally Ahead?

Key Notes Meme coin market cap rose by $11 billion this week to about $47 billion. PEPE led gains, adding roughly $1.14 billion in market cap over seven days. DOGE climbed 18.25% weekly, while SHIB posted a 17.5% gain. The meme sector has started 2026 with a sharp upward move. Total meme coin market cap has increased by $11 billion this week, currently around $47 billion. Daily trading activity has also reached $8.8 billion, up over 35% in the past day. Top meme tokens posted strong weekly gains. Dogecoin DOGE…

MetaMask Users Attacked via Fake 2FA Alerts

Key Notes MetaMask users are being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign. The campaign mimics two-factor authentication to steal wallet seed phrases. Attackers rely on near-identical domains, official-looking branding, and urgency tactics. The Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock is seeing the much-needed recovery in the past 2-3 trading sessions. During the overnight trading session on Sunday, Jan. 4, the MSTR stock gained another 3.5%, moving past $163. This comes as Bitcoin BTC $92 963 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $37.54 B price also shows strength, moving to…

MSTR Stock Gains 3.5% Overnight as Michael Saylor Hints More BTC Purchases

Key Notes The MSTR stock recovery from $150 brings relief to investors as the mNAV jumps back above 1. Michael Saylor fueled bullish sentiment by hinting at additional Bitcoin purchases. Market experts have shrugged off recent concerns regarding MSTR’s dividend-paying ability. The Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock is seeing the much-needed recovery in the past 2-3 trading sessions. During the overnight trading session on Sunday, Jan. 4, the MSTR stock gained another 3.5%, moving past $163. This comes as Bitcoin BTC $92 520 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.85 T Vol.…