Category: Reviews

Bitfinex Heist Figure Freed Early, Cites Trump-Era Law

Key Notes Ilya Lichtenstein, who laundered almost 120,000 Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released from prison. He attributed his early release to the First Step Act, a bipartisan bill signed by President Trump in 2018. Lichtenstein was originally sentenced to five years and his wife Heather Morgan received 18 months. Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach that saw 119,754 Bitcoin BTC $89 405 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $30.65 B stolen, has been released from prison. Lichtenstein attributed his early…

Bitcoin Price to $150,000 in 2026? Polymarket Sets Just 21% Chance

Key Notes Bitcoin is currently trading at $89,082.34, a steep discount from its ATH. Analysts believe that the coin can trade around $150,000 in 2026. Polymarket traders are not fully convinced that Bitcoin can make such a move. Polymarket traders are not fully convinced that the Bitcoin BTC $89 530 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $29.24 B price can push to $150,000 in this new year. They do not even think that the coin can surpass its last All-time High (ATH) recorded in 2025. Polymarket data…

EVM-Compatible Wallets Drained, $107K Lost in Crypto Attack

Key Notes Crypto thefts remained elevated through late 2025, with PeckShield estimating around $76 million lost across 26 major exploits in December. Chainalysis data shows that compromises of individual crypto wallets accounted for roughly 20% of all crypto value stolen last year. The incident follows other high-profile crypto wallet security issues, including a $7 million breach at Trust Wallet. More than $107,000 has been lost from multiple crypto wallets on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchains, as per the latest report shared by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. This is the…

Cardano Price Shoots 7% amid Strong ADA Whale Orders

Key Notes Cardano price technical indicators are pointing toward a potential bullish breakout after December’s sharp decline. On-chain and derivatives data signal growing bullish sentiment, with buy-side dominance and positive funding rates. Charles Hoskinson shifts focus to long-term execution on the privacy-focused Midnight platform, stepping back from daily social media activity. With a fresh start to 2026, Cardano ADA $0.36 24h volatility: 5.7% Market cap: $13.07 B Vol. 24h: $548.81 M price has jumped 7%, shooting past $0.36 levels, and becoming one of the top performers in the altcoin space…

Canton (CC) Rises 18% as Nasdaq Joins Network

Key Notes Canton (CC) price surged 18% in 24 hours and nearly 60% over the week, entering the top 20 crypto assets. Nasdaq joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator, boosting institutional credibility. On-chain activity exceeded 500,000 daily transactions, supported by a token burn mechanism and ETF interest. Canton (CC) price has started the year 2026 with a strong upside, gaining another 18% in the last 24 hours and now trading at $0.17. With this, the cryptocurrency’s market cap has expanded past $6 billion, securing its position in the…

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps 10,536% as SHIB Price Eyes Rebound

Key Notes Over 173 million Shiba Inu tokens were burned in the past 24 hours. SHIB price was trading near late-2023 support after a steep decline. Oversold signals hint at a possible relief bounce as the market focuses on Maxi Doge. Shiba Inu SHIB $0.000007 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $4.17 B Vol. 24h: $97.30 M burn rate surged sharply in the last 24 hours, pushing SHIB into focus after months of steady price decline. Burn data and price charts now show signs that selling pressure may be slowing, even…

Is Dogecoin Price Heading for a New Low in Early 2026?

Key Notes Market analysts believe that additional selling pressure could push the Dogecoin price lower to $0.08. US spot Dogecoin ETFs, launched in late November 2025, have seen almost no inflows in recent days. While some analysts argue that DOGE is entering a typical late-cycle “pessimism phase” seen in past cycles. Dogecoin’s DOGE $0.12 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $20.22 B Vol. 24h: $1.18 B price saw a steep 61% correction during 2025 and is currently trading at $0.12. Despite the start of 2026, market analysts remain downbeat on DOGE,…

CFTC Brings Back Bitcoin Futures Architect as Chief of Staff

Key Notes Amir Zaidi is back at the CFTC as chief of staff under Chairman Michael Selig. Zaidi helped launch regulated Bitcoin futures on CBOE in 2017. CFTC prepares for new crypto rules as Bitcoin markets grow under oversight. Bitcoin BTC $87 808 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $32.42 B futures regulation in the United States is back in focus after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed the return of a senior official who once helped shape the market. The move comes as lawmakers prepare…

Ethereum Price Eyes 15-20% Pump in a Few Weeks

Key Notes Analysts note a strong Ethereum price structure, suggesting a move toward $4,000 could neutralize bearish pressure. Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $9.6 billion in inflows during 2025, four times 2024 levels. Strong accumulation by ETH treasury firms like Bitmine Technologies has kept investors’ hope alive. Ethereum’s ETH $2 982 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $359.86 B Vol. 24h: $16.02 B price is once again hovering near $2,980 after ending 2025 on a flat note. Crypto market analysts remain bullish on ETH heading into 2026, with some expecting a 20%…

BROCCOLI714 Trading Anomaly Earns Trader $1M

Key Notes Trader earns $1M after exploiting abnormal BROCCOLI714 trading activity on BNB Chain. Sudden spot buying on Binance caused a sharp price spike and rapid reversal. Binance denied any hack, saying its systems were operating normally. BNB Chain BNB $859.8 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $118.40 B Vol. 24h: $1.58 B saw rare trading activity on New Year’s Day after a trader said he made about $1 million from sudden moves tied to the BROCCOLI714 meme coin. The trades happened on Binance and drew attention because of the size,…