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AI-era internet: Can blockchain prove what’s real anymore? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI2MTAtNDliNi03M2ExLWEzYTktZDZjNmI3NGU1OGVkLmpwZw==.jpg">As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026.

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Can Blockchain Prove What’s Real Online Versus AI?

As AI-generated content floods the internet, blockchain tools aim to certify human-made media, restore trust and give users proof of origin.

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Tokenized commodities near $4B, as gold extends all-time rally <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVhODMtODRlYS03NWFiLTg3MGEtMzU5NTI0NWQyNWQ1LmpwZw==.jpg">Tokenized commodities are increasing amid growing investor demand for more accessible onchain financial products, following new all-time highs for gold and silver.

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Tokenized Commodities Near $4B, as Gold Extends All-Time Rally

Tokenized commodities are nearing $4 billion following new all-time highs in gold and silver prices, signaling financial markets and commodities in...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: UK Regulator Sues HTX Over Illegal Crypto Promotions

Today in crypto: The UK FCA launched court proceedings against HTX, the Fed

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2026 is the year Ethereum starts scaling exponentially with ZK tech <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1ZGYtMTQzMi03ODE4LWE4YzMtMTEwZDlkYTcxMmM4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="2026 is the year Ethereum starts scaling exponentially with ZK tech">The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.

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Ethereum Will Start Scaling Exponentially With ZK in 2026

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Memecoins go from Christmas cheer to cold reality, sinking 65% in a year <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVhMTctYzE4Yi03ZmFkLWIxMmItYjk2ZWE2MWJlNmE1LmpwZw==.jpg">Once a barometer of retail hype, memecoins are closing the year with shrinking liquidity, weaker participation and fading speculative momentum.

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Memecoins Go From Christmas Cheer to Cold Reality, Sinking 65% in a Year

A sharp drop in memecoin valuations and trading volumes highlights how political hype and retail speculation unraveled over the past year.

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Bitcoin eyes $90K, bullish trend breakout as gold, silver hit fresh records <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDkvMDE5OTJiNmUtM2FjMC03NGUwLWIxZDctOTdjMWRjZGFlYjE2.jpg">Bitcoin simmered below resistance but teased a bullish breakout as the Asia trading session accompanied new all-time highs for gold and silver.

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Bitcoin Eyes Key Breakout as Gold, Silver Set Post-Christmas Records

Bitcoin bulls turn up the heat on $90,000 BTC price resistance with a trend breakout in the cards.

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Aave governance vote ends in rejection after community pushback <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU5NzYtOGIxNi03YzkzLWJkNWMtMzI5MTNmMWUwYjUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Aave governance vote ends in rejection after community pushback">The failed vote highlights deeper tensions over token value capture, governance power and whether DAO structures can effectively manage protocol identity.

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Aave DAO Rejects Brand Ownership Proposal After Governance Vote

The snapshot result closed a tense governance episode that raised questions about participation, escalation and mandate in one of DeFi’s largest ...

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Tips for crypto newbies, vets and skeptics from a Bitcoiner who buried $700M <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU3YzUtYmRkNC03OThhLWFkNDMtYTVkMTlkZDQyYTBjLmpwZw==.jpg">James Howells, who accidentally threw away a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, has given his advice for industry newcomers, veterans, and skeptics in 2026.

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Tips for Crypto Newcomers, Vets and Skeptics in 2026

OG Bitcoiner James Howells says crypto newcomers and veterans make mistakes that hold them back, while skeptics should try before they gripe.

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Crypto sentiment holds ‘Extreme Fear’ for 14th straight day <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU4NzQtNDFjNi03NmQ5LWFjMTEtZGJiZjU5MjVmMTQ1LmpwZw==.jpg">The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is hovering at levels lower than during the shock FTX collapse in late 2022, despite Bitcoin trading at roughly five times the price.

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Crypto Sentiment Stuck in Extreme Fear Zone for Two Weeks

The Christmas period failed to lift crypto sentiment, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index now in the “Extreme Fear” zone for the 14th straight day.

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Ethereum unlikely to reach new highs in 2026: Ben Cowen <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU4MWQtMTMyNy03NzY2LTlmYjAtOWM3ZjdlOWEyMzdhLmpwZw==.jpg">If Ether manages to reclaim its all-time high in 2026, it may just be a “bull trap,” says crypto analyst Ben Cowen.

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Ether Unlikely to Reach New Highs in 2026: Crypto Analyst

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says that while Ether could reach new highs in 2026, he sees it as unlikely and warns it could be a bull trap if it d...

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Bitcoin market fundamentals ‘couldn't be better,’ says Strategy CEO <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU3OTUtNWEwYy03NzY5LTg4YzItZjM5MjNlY2I3MmI3LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoiners wanting to focus on short-term factors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical,” says Strategy CEO Phong Le.

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Bitcoin Market Fundamentals Strong In 2025: Strategy CEO

Strategy CEO Phong Le says the “traditional powers of the world” are beginning to embrace Bitcoin,

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Pudgy Penguins brings NFT characters to the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU3MWUtZjE5ZC03NGU5LWFiODUtOTQ2MDNlYjdlYjQ1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Pudgy Penguins brings NFT characters to the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas">The non-fungible token project owned by Luca Netz appeared on the Sphere’s exterior screens, with the animated display going live on Christmas Eve.

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Pudgy Penguins Bring NFT Characters to the Las Vegas Sphere

Pudgy Penguins displayed animated visuals on the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week, with the activation going live on Dec. 24, according to a ...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: UK Regulator Sues HTX Over Illegal Crypto Promotions

Today in crypto: The UK FCA launched court proceedings against HTX, the Fed

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Canton token rallies 27% after DTCC outlines tokenized Treasury plans <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzJmNzEtYzg3YS03MGVmLWE1ODEtY2U5MzMyYzU3MmZi.jpg">DTCC’s move to bring US Treasurys onchain highlights growing institutional momentum behind tokenized real-world assets.

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Canton Token Rises Around 25% after DTCC Outlines Tokenized Treasury Plans

Canton coin rose around 25% over the past week after the DTCC said it plans to tokenize a subset of US Treasury securities on the Canton Network.

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What the $310B stablecoin market reveals about crypto adoption <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU2NTQtNWYzYy03N2RkLTg1YmMtMWU4Y2RiMTRkYmY4LmpwZw==.jpg">Emerging markets are finally accessing finance, with a $310-billion stablecoin market showing that adoption is not hype. Here is what this milestone actually means.

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What the $310B Stablecoin Market Reveals About Crypto Adoption

Stablecoins have reached $310 billion, reshaping payments where traditional finance falls short. Discover why adoption is practical, not speculativ...

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Fed Q1 2026 outlook: Potential impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjBhMmYtOTc3OS03NGI4LWIwYjUtZTcwZjIyOTExYTQ0.jpg">BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: UK Regulator Sues HTX Over Illegal Crypto Promotions

Today in crypto: The UK FCA launched court proceedings against HTX, the Fed

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Crypto derivatives volume explode to $86T in 2025, averaging $265B per day <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU1MWMtZmY1Zi03YjdmLTk3NmUtZjhjMDdiNDQzY2Y0LmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported.

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Crypto Derivatives Hit $86T in 2025 as Binance Dominates Volume

Crypto derivatives trading surged to nearly $86 trillion in 2025, with Binance handling almost one-third of global volume as institutional activity...

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NFT collections get no Santa rally as market hits 2025 lows <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU0OTEtMjhiYi03MDkyLWE2MzctN2ZmZTk2ZWRhNWVhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="NFT collections get no Santa rally as market hits 2025 lows">Market data showed shrinking participation across NFTs, with fewer buyers, sellers and transactions signaling fading speculative interest.

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NFT Market Slides to 2025 Lows as Buyers and Sellers Pull Back

December NFT activity weakened as buyer and seller participation fell sharply, reinforcing November’s downturn and signaling a quiet year-end for...

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Bitcoin ETFs lose $825M in five days as US becomes 'biggest seller' of BTC <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU0MjgtYjNjYS03OGYwLWFlNzAtNzY4YWZjMDQ3Mzk1LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin ETF performance stayed negative on Christmas Eve as a short final US trading session produced another $175 million in net outflows.

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Bitcoin ETFs See $175 Million Outflows on Christmas Eve

Bitcoin continues its institutional exodus on Christmas Eve as the US ETFs see another $175 million in outflows.