Cypherpunk grows Zcash holdings with latest $29M purchase

Nasdaq-listed Cypherpunk Technologies has expanded its crypto corporate treasury with a new purchase of Zcash tokens for about $29 million. According to Tuesday’s announcement, the company bought 56,418 Zcash (ZEC) paying an average price of $514 per token. The purchase brings Cypherpunk’s total holdings to 290,062.67 ZEC, or about 1.76% of the token’s circulating supply. … Read more

Grayscale Files Registration for Bittensor ETP

Digital asset management company Grayscale Investments has filed to list and trade shares of an exchange-traded product (ETP) tied to Bittensor’s native token, TAO. In a Tuesday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement for shares of its Bittensor Trust (TAO). The filing came more than a year … Read more

Ethereum Hits Record 8.7M Contract Deployments in Q4 2025

Despite sluggish Ether price action, developers are increasingly choosing Ethereum as a settlement layer, with the fourth quarter shaping up to be a record period for the network. Data from Token Terminal shows that the number of new smart contracts created and published on the Ethereum blockchain reached an all-time high of 8.7 million in … Read more

Can Strategy’s $60B Bitcoin Bet Survive Debt and Market Stress in 2026?

In early 2025, Michael Saylor’s technology company MicroStrategy officially rebranded to Strategy and adopted a Bitcoin-themed visual marketing program to reflect its core focus as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder. As of Dec. 30, Strategy has accumulated 672,497 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at nearly $59 billion and acquired at an average price of $74,997 per … Read more

Bullish Trigger for 2026 Rally?

XRP (XRP) held above a key demand zone that has provided support for its price throughout 2025. Will holding this level and a reducing balance on exchanges trigger the start of a sustained recovery in 2026? Key takeaways: XRP supply on exchanges has dropped to an 8-year low, signalling reduced selling pressure. XRP price bulls … Read more

How Strategy Buys Bitcoin in Downturns

Key takeaways Strategy funds its dip buying primarily through ATM equity sales rather than operating cash flow. Preferred shares and other financing tools add buying power but create ongoing dividend and interest obligations. A $1.44-billion reserve is intended to reduce “forced seller” concerns during prolonged market slumps. The model’s constraint is the cost of capital. … Read more

Russian Draft Bill: Prison Unregistered Crypto Mining

Russia has proposed a new draft bill seeking to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency miners in the country, following concerns from the finance minister about illegal mining activity. Russia’s Ministry of Justice has proposed imposing penalties of up to 1.5 million rubles (around $19,000) and up to two years of forced labor for illegal cryptocurrency … Read more

How the UK Plans to Regulate Crypto Like Traditional Finance

Key takeaways The UK plans to bring cryptocurrency within the financial services perimeter by October 2027, shifting toward a structured regulatory regime. The Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations to define standards and requirements for crypto firms, with final rules expected in 2026. The new framework marks a move away from basic Anti-Money Laundering registration … Read more

Metaplanet Adds 4,279 Bitcoin Amid Record Year

Metaplanet added another 4,279 Bitcoin at an acquisition cost of about $451 million, bringing its total stack to 35,102 BTC (worth around $3 billion) as the Tokyo-listed firm leaned harder into a hybrid model of the Bitcoin treasury and income business.  In a Tuesday filing, the company also reported that revenue from its Bitcoin (BTC) … Read more