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Starknet mainnet hit by fresh downtime as team probes cause <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhlMTItNTc0MS03ZGJkLTg5MWUtYjU2NWUwMmUyOWQ0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Starknet mainnet hit by fresh downtime as team probes cause">Starknet, an Ethereum ZK‑rollup network used for decentralized finance and gaming, is facing fresh mainnet downtime following previous outages in 2025.

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Starknet Mainnet Is Experiencing Fresh Downtime

Ethereum layer‑2 Starknet is hit by new mainnet downtime after prior 2025 outages tied to upgrades and sequencer issues, raising fresh questions ...

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Japan’s finance minister backs exchanges as gateway for digital assets <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhkYjMtNzZhMi03MDdiLTk5YTItMTIxNmUxMDIwYjM2LmpwZw==.jpg">Japan’s finance minister signaled that crypto’s future lies inside regulated exchanges as Japan advances tax, disclosure, and market reforms.

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Japan Aligns Crypto Regulation With Securities Markets

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by shifting oversight to securities law, tightening platform access, and steering adoption through market infr...

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From Monday, Bank of America will allow wealth advisers to recommend Bitcoin <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhkNTQtZjQ1NS03MmM4LTg5ZWYtN2M0NDliMTBjY2QwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="From Monday, Bank of America will allow wealth advisers to recommend Bitcoin">Bank of America will let advisers across Merrill and its private bank recommend four spot Bitcoin ETFs from Jan. 5, expanding beyond client-led access.

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From Today, Bank of America Lets Advisers Recommend BTC

Bank of America will let Merrill, Private Bank, and Merrill Edge advisers recommend four CIO‑approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, opening BTC access to mo...

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Crypto funds pull $47B inflows in 2025, shy of 2024 record as altcoins led <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhkOTgtMjMwYS03MDRkLWE0OWQtNGY5OGNkYjY0NGI5LmpwZw==.jpg">Altcoins led by Ether, XRP, and Solana led crypto ETP growth in 2025, while Bitcoin fund inflows fell 35%.

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Crypto ETP Inflows Hit $47B In 2025 As Altcoins Steal The Show

Crypto funds drew $47.2 billion of inflows in 2025, down 3% from 2024, with Ether, XRP, and Solana leading the gains.

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TRUMP, ONDO, BGB, HYPE, lead $5.5B in token unlocks in January <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDcvMDE5ODA4ZTQtYmMxYS03NDZkLWE3ODgtMzcyOWYwODFkNDJi.jpg">January’s unlock calendar is heavily concentrated, with four major projects accounting for more than one-third of all tokens set to enter circulation.

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$5.5B in Crypto Token Unlocks Scheduled for January

Tokenomist data shows $5.5 billion in crypto tokens unlocking in January, split between cliff and linear releases that could shape near-term liquid...

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9 myths about Bitcoin energy use, debunked by data: ESG expert <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhjNjctZjhhMC03MTM5LThmNTQtOTkzYjYzMDVlOWM3LmpwZw==.jpg">Peer-reviewed studies contradict claims that Bitcoin mining destabilizes grids or increases costs, showing it uses more renewable energy instead.

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Expert Debunks Nine Bitcoin Mining Environmental Myths

ESG expert challenges nine Bitcoin mining myths with research showing how it has benefitted grid stabilization, renewable energy use and methane re...

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PwC leaned into crypto after US regulatory shift, CEO says <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWY5YTAtOGYxOC03ODRiLTllNDktNDMyNWY2YTkxYzJk.jpg" alt="PwC leaned into crypto after US regulatory shift, CEO says">PwC is one of the largest and most influential accounting and professional services companies in the world, with global revenues of around $56.9 billion as of October last year.

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PwC Leaned Into Crypto After US Regulatory Shift

PwC CEO Paul Griggs says his company decided to enter the crypto sector as a direct result of regulations becoming clearer under Trump-era policies...

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Visa crypto card spending soars 525% in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhjM2YtMzUyNC03YzY2LTk1NTctYWU0ODhkMWYyY2RmLmpwZw==.jpg">Dune Analytics data reveals a surge from $14.6 million to $91.3 million in net spend across Visa's key crypto cards, led by EtherFi, in 2025. 

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Visa Saw Huge 525% Increase In Spending With Crypto Cards In 2025

Visa crypto cards, tracked via Dune Analytics, saw net spend jump 525% in 2025 to over $91 million, demonstrating their move into mainstream paymen...

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Whales move crypto to Binance, but buyers are missing: Analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhjM2EtZTFiNC03MTY3LWE4MDgtY2Q4YjQyMDA5ODk5LmpwZw==.jpg">The amount of crypto sent to Binance rose in the past week, but CryptoOnchain says the other side of the trade, the buyers, are yet to show up.

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Crypto Deposits Rise, But Buyers Aren’t Showing Up: Analyst

Large crypto holders sent $2.4 billion to Binance in the past week, but an analyst says buyers are yet to show up to trade.

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Trump threatens military operation in Colombia as Bitcoin rises to $93K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiZWEtNzgwNy03OWVlLWJlYmYtMWI2NGQxOGRhZmI1LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin topped $93,000 on Monday as US President Donald Trump said military action in Colombia “sounds good.”

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Colombia and Mexico Potentially Next on Trump’s Hit List

US President Donald Trump is eyeing Colombia and Mexico after successfully capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend.

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Ethereum powers $8T in stablecoin transfers in Q4, smashing record <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiZTktOGNkNi03OWVkLTk1ZDctMzExMDU4NDA0MTc0LmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum processed $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during Q4, nearly double Q2’s volume, while active addresses and daily transactions peaked.

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Ethereum Stablecoin Transfers Hit Record $8T In Fourth Quarter

Ethereum stablecoin transfer volume doubled to $8 trillion in Q4 2025 as daily transactions and active addresses hit all-time highs on the network.

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Ethereum ready to solve blockchain trilemma: Vitalik Buterin <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNzEtM2M5NC03YmMyLWFmMWYtNGIwNGJjODBmOTAwLmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum's co-founder says PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs have solved crypto's scalability vs. security vs. decentralization trade-off.

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Vitalik Buterin Claims ZK-EVMs And PeerDAS Have Solved Blockchain Trilemma

Vitalik Buterin outlined the four-year roadmap for ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS, claiming they’ve solved the long-standing blockchain trilemma with live, ...

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Memecoins rip into 2026 with 23% market cap pump <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNWItYzFkZi03NDU5LWFlY2YtNzhkMTIzMDM4NzkzLmpwZw==.jpg">The memecoin transaction volume has spiked in step with the market cap, jumping from $2.2 billion to $8.7 billion, representing a 300% increase.

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Memecoins Jump 23% Post-Holiday as Traders Return

Memecoin traders returned in force after the holidays, pushing the sector’s market cap up more than 23% in a week and reviving transaction volumes.

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Bitcoin devs flocked back to work amid a big year for crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNDktMjRhMi03ZThkLWIyNjgtN2Y1NGU3MWJmNTJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin devs flocked back to work amid a big year for crypto">Key metrics tracking the development of Bitcoin Core show 2025 was a good year for the blockchain, with more developers contributing more code, says Jameson Lopp.

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Bitcoin Core Development Rises in 2025 With More Devs, Code

Development on Bitcoin Core increased in 2025, with Jameson Lopp reporting that more developers contributed and committed more code to the software...

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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: Lobby Group Pushes to Advance Dev Protection Bill

Today in crypto: Coin Center urged the Senate to advance a dev protection bill, the CFTC asserted its jurisdiction over prediction markets and Pola...

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Altcoins hold 'crucial' support, set for 'big leg' up, says analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhhYTMtNWRhNi03YTcyLTk5N2ItMWNmOGZkZmNjZGFlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Altcoins hold 'crucial' support, set for 'big leg' up, says analyst">The altcoin market is set to rally, based on technical analysis showing altcoins trading above critical support levels formed in October.

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Altcoin Market Cap Holds

The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies, excluding Bitcoin and Ether, has stayed above critical support levels, signaling the market may rally...

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Bitcoin 'will move' when TradFi reacts to Venezuela as BTC price nears $92K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg5ZDgtZjcxOC03ODI1LTg0MGQtMjhjNjY1MzcyNjQxLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin sought to maintain 2026 BTC price highs as the weekly close brought major volatility risks thanks to geopolitical uncertainty over Venezuela.

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Bitcoin Has Liquidation Price Targets in Sight Ahead of a Big Weekly Close

Bitcoin prepares for a weekly close with major BTC price volatility at stake thanks to Venezuela.

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Wrench attacks against crypto holders are rising and growing ‘more violent’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg5MDQtOTMzZi03ODU4LWFiNzItMTUwYTRjZDk5MTRmLmpwZw==.jpg">An analysis of “wrench attacks” shows physical assaults against crypto holders are increasing in number and severity, with Europe and Asia seeing the sharpest rise.

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Wrench Attacks Against Crypto Holders Are Rising and More Violent

Physical attacks targeting crypto holders are rising and growing more violent, with data linking incidents to market growth, according to a new ana...

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Bitcoin 'widespread correction' unlikely after US strike on Venezuela: Analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg3NDktNjc5OS03MzU4LTkzZDUtOGY1YTE0ODc1NDdjLmpwZw==.jpg">The chances of Bitcoin’s price tumbling in the aftermath of the US military's attack on Venezuela are "relatively slim," according to a crypto analyst.

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MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said he is not convinced Bitcoin will see additional downside following the US strike on Venezuela.

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Rep. Torres to target insider trading on prediction markets after bet on Maduro <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg3ZDUtYmZmZC03OGIxLWEyNWUtYmU3NzNkMDAwZmQ2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Rep. Torres to target insider trading on prediction markets after bet on Maduro">A $400,000 Polymarket wager tied to Maduro’s capture has prompted Ritchie Torres to propose legislation restricting insider trading on political prediction markets.

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Ritchie Torres Targets Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Ritchie Torres plans a bill to curb insider trading on prediction markets after a $32,000 Polymarket bet on Maduro’s ouster paid out over $400,000.