Author: Ethan Carter
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According to Alex Linton and Chris McCabe, executives from the decentralized messaging platform Session, artificial intelligence, data privacy ignorance, and regulatory challenges pose significant risks to the future of private messaging.Linton, president of the Session Technology Foundation, noted to Cointelegraph that while the EU’s Chat Control legislation has drawn scrutiny from privacy advocates for its mandate to scan private messages, AI also represents a critical front that must be resisted.He emphasized that AI’s ability to analyze and store data on devices leads to “serious privacy and security concerns,” potentially making private communication “almost impossible on standard mobile devices or computers.”Linton…
Trading XRP$1.8406 and Solana SOL$124.83 experienced volatility levels twice as severe as Bitcoin BTC$87,836.29 in 2025, disrupting expectations for a more stable market beyond the largest cryptocurrency.Realized volatility over the last year reached 87% for Solana and 80% for XRP, compared to Bitcoin’s more subdued 43%, based on data from CoinDesk Indices. BNB BNB$871.65 demonstrated a 55% volatility, while Ether ETH$2,980.99 recorded a 77% volatility.Historically, altcoins have exhibited greater volatility than Bitcoin. However, the recent data highlights a significant need for exchange-traded funds and other alternative investment products linked to these tokens to increase liquidity to reach Bitcoin’s steadiness.With the…
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch 11 crypto “strategy” exchange-traded funds (ETFs), featuring aave AAVE$146.25, uniswap UNI$5.6855, zcash ZEC$511.27, SUI$1.4106 and TAO$221.19.The Tuesday N-1A filing outlines an investment strategy that allows for up to 60% of a fund’s assets to be directly invested in the underlying token, with the remaining funds allocated to exchange-traded products and potentially derivatives like futures and swaps.The SEC filing coincided with Grayscale’s submission to convert its bittensor trust into an exchange-traded product. Barry Silbert, chairman of Grayscale, mentioned on X that this reflects the…
Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, anticipates that Bitcoin’s price could increase in 2026 due to a more accommodating monetary policy providing significant liquidity to the markets. However, some analysts remain cautious.During an interview with the Schwab Network, Barhydt mentioned his expectation of considerable liquidity injections from the US Federal Reserve next year, as interest rates are lowered and quantitative easing could be revived, thus benefiting risk assets like Bitcoin. He added:“Currently, we are witnessing a mild form of quantitative easing. The Fed is beginning to purchase its own bonds. I foresee that demand for government debt will decline significantly next…
In just three months, Tria, a self-custodial neobank built on BestPath AVS, has achieved $20 million in onchain volume, outstripping early competitors by 13x. With over 50,000 users and effortless cross-chain transactions, CEO Vijit Katta discusses how Tria is transforming digital asset banking and creating a seamless, user-centric financial future. Summary Tria recorded $20M in onchain volume during its initial three months, eclipsing competitors by 13x, reaching a $1M daily spend milestone in November. Tria’s self-custodial structure facilitates smooth, cross-chain transactions without gas fees or bridges, enabling users to utilize digital assets in over 150 countries like typical bank cards.…
Bitcoin has recaptured the $88,000 mark, providing a brief sense of stability following weeks of volatile price movements. Nonetheless, the overall landscape remains delicate. Since early December, BTC has struggled to move past the $90,000 barrier, which continues to limit upward attempts and foster market uncertainty. Related Reading Compounding the cautious outlook, CryptoZeno, a CryptoQuant analyst, highlights miner behavior as a rising short-term risk factor. His analysis indicates that Bitcoin miner outflows are signaling increasing sell-side pressure, a phenomenon that has historically been significant during times of weak momentum. The data reveals a clear correlation between miner activity and short-term…
Bitcoin’s BTC$87,576.06 bull run in 2025 was anticipated to be historic, with some experts predicting the largest cryptocurrency would soar to $180,000-$200,000 by the year’s end.Historic it was. Just not in the expected manner.Indeed, bitcoin surged to an all-time high earlier than many models estimated, reaching over $126,200 on Oct. 6. However, just four days later, a flash crash occurred, causing significant market turmoil and highlighting the fragile and unpredictable nature of digital asset trading.Since then, bitcoin has declined by 30% from the October peak, dropping over 50% below various 2025 predictions. Rather than ascending, it fell by 6% this…
As 2025 draws to a close, Bitcoin is hovering around $87,000, ending the year within a tight trading range after a period of diminishing momentum. With slim holiday trading liquidity and a lack of new drivers, the market has been drifting into the year’s final session, concluding a stretch characterized more by stability and unmet anticipations than by dramatic price hikes. Currently, Bitcoin is trading just below $88,000, remaining relatively flat over the past week and slightly down from its year-start position. Throughout December, the price has fluctuated between the low and high $80,000s, with multiple attempts to breach the…
Disclaimer: The opinions and views presented here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views or opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. In early September, Nasdaq submitted a proposal to the SEC to permit tokenized stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs) to be traded on its platform. At first glance, this may seem like a significant advancement for crypto — blockchain is finally making inroads into U.S. markets. However, securities have been “digital” for many years. The true innovation lies not in blockchain-wrapped stocks, but in whether tokenization can enhance market speed, intelligence, and efficiency. Can blockchain technology…
Investment bank KBW has elevated TeraWulf (WULF) to “outperform” from “market perform,” increasing its price target from $9.50 to $24.The firm noted that the market is undervaluing the earnings potential stemming from the company’s transition from bitcoin BTC$87,692.75 mining to AI and high-performance computing (HPC) leasing.”We believe investors are not fully recognizing the impact of the shift from BTC mining to HPC leasing expected in 2026-2027 and the strong growth opportunities from the 646 MW net of visible HPC leasing pipeline through 2027,” analyst Stephen Glagola stated in a report on Wednesday.The stock saw a slight rise in early trading…