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Bitcoin doesn’t need gold and silver 'to slow down,' say analysts

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjNkNTAtNGJjMS03ZDhjLWFjZmMtNzFiYzJlZDQ1YWJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin doesn’t need gold and silver 'to slow down,' say analysts">The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has strengthened because Bitcoin spent the past year in a “stagnant stage,” while gold enjoyed a “tremendous year,” according to Lyn Alden.

Bitcoin returns will be strong but 'not spectacular' over next decade: Exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjYyODctMGQ1MC03MjlhLTkxMDItNTc5ZjlkZWE0ZDE3LmpwZWc=.jpeg" alt="Bitcoin returns will be strong but 'not spectacular' over next decade: Exec">The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Fed's 'skinny' accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Senator Lummis

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjYxYzgtZjU0OS03NWYwLTkzZDYtMjk3OTFhYWM5ZjQzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fed's 'skinny' accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Senator Lummis">Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial banks.

Google search volume for 'crypto' craters as 2025 comes to a close

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjYxNjYtNTk1Ny03MTFlLWIwMTEtYzc5YTcwYmU1OWNmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Google search volume for 'crypto' craters as 2025 comes to a close">The low levels of internet search volume signal that retail investors are not interested in the crypto market, a stark contrast from January.

Emerging market economies to drive RWA tokenization in 2026: Crypto exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVmZDUtY2E3MS03ZTEwLWFlZDUtOTc5NDFkODk1ZTM3.jpg" alt="Emerging market economies to drive RWA tokenization in 2026: Crypto exec">Developing economies that lack entrenched financial market infrastructure will adopt tokenized real-world assets before developed countries.

A humanoid-robot revolution is coming. Don’t worry — here’s why it will take a while.

Robots that mimic humans are set to create a $5 trillion market. But it will take years and a lot of improvements to get there.

What are the hottest tech stocks for 2026? Here’s what ChatGPT and Gemini had to say.

MarketWatch asked the leading LLMs for their top stock picks — but the answers suggest AI may be following the herd instead of truly reasoning.

Coinbase CEO says reopening GENIUS Act is ‘red line,’ slams bank lobbying

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and limit competition.

No $90K Bitcoin till next year: BTC futures open interest hits 8-month low

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTEvMDE5YWM1YWQtYTBmYy03MjE1LTkxNmUtMmIzMzZjYTM0NGEz.jpg" alt="No $90K Bitcoin till next year: BTC futures open interest hits 8-month low">Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.

I make more than my wife. Can she claim Social Security at 62 and later switch to spousal benefits?

“I delayed collecting my benefits until this year, when I turned 70.”

Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS contract

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVmNGItNWU1NS03MDNjLTg2NWYtOTI2ZTY1ODY3NTgzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS contract">Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.

JPMorgan freezes accounts of two stablecoin startups over sanctions concerns: Report

JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions.

XRP may trade sideways in 2026 until bullish catalysts emerge: Analysts

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVkNmMtMTM0YS03MGQ2LWE5OTgtM2NjZDJiYzY2YzhhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="XRP may trade sideways in 2026 until bullish catalysts emerge: Analysts">The second half of 2026 will provide “more constructive conditions” for XRP to potentially surge, according to Nansen crypto analyst Jake Kennis.

Bitcoin saw bear market in 2025, 'decade long' bull run ahead: Mow

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVkMWItMWY4OC03MzZkLWI3MTQtMTExNmM4MzczYmM4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin saw bear market in 2025, 'decade long' bull run ahead: Mow">Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October, yet Jan3 founder Samson Mow has described the year as a “bear market” and anticipates a major bull run ahead.

Ethereum's TVL could skyrocket '10X' in 2026: Sharplink CEO

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVjOTAtY2ExZS03NzFkLTk3NjYtOWI4YjJmOGQ5OTJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum's TVL could skyrocket '10X' in 2026: Sharplink CEO">A surge in stablecoins, tokenized RWAs and growing sovereign wealth fund interest could drive a major increase in Ethereum’s TVL in 2026, Sharplink’s co-CEO said.

Bitmain slashes ASIC prices amid mining industry turmoil: Report

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVjODktZmY1Mi03ZjQ4LWE5NWYtYWY5MWRmOTM5OTVlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitmain slashes ASIC prices amid mining industry turmoil: Report">Discounts and bundle deals were offered to mining operators, as 2025 ends on a bad note for the crypto market and the mining industry.

Etheruem’s tokenization role takes focus as Tom Lee outlines bullish outlook

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVjMjUtYjA5Zi03ODEzLTg5MWMtNWRlNTg3NWI2MDFiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Etheruem’s tokenization role takes focus as Tom Lee outlines bullish outlook">Fundstrat’s head of research said institutional tokenization supports a $7,000–$9,000 Ether price in early 2026 and a longer-term case for $20,000.

Logan Paul’s $5.3 million Pokémon bet raises a bigger question: Do collectibles belong in your portfolio?

Collectibles may offer eye-catching returns, but not all financial experts are on board.

Aave founder denies buying tokens to influence failed DAO vote

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1YmQtNzQxZi03OWMyLTg2ZmEtYWIzYTFiZDc0YmI4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Aave founder denies buying tokens to influence failed DAO vote">Stani Kulechov's comments followed an uproar in the Aave community about the relationship between the Aave decentralized autonomous organization and Aave Labs.

Bitcoin price, onchain flows and global macro: Here’s what changed in 2025

Bitcoin’s technical and onchain market structure was robust throughout 2025, but ever-shifting macroeconomic conditions eventually put a cap on BTC price. Will the trend shift in 2026?