VanEck's new Avalanche ETF filing to include staking rewards for AVAX investors

VanEck’s new Avalanche ETF filing to include staking rewards for AVAX investors

VanEck has updated its filing for an Avalanche exchange-traded fund, VAVX, to include staking rewards and generate income for investors. In an amended S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the firm disclosed that the fund may stake up to 70% of its AVAX holdings to generate yield, with Coinbase Crypto Services listed…

Arthur Hayes says altcoin season is still alive

Arthur Hayes says altcoin season is still alive

BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes has argued that the altcoin season is an ongoing process that never truly ends. He mentioned that traders often miss identifying the winners. Hayes urged traders to reconsider their approach to altcoins and pay closer attention to new, high-performing tokens, rather than relying solely on historical trends. Hayes mentioned this during…

Quantum Computing Threat To Bitcoin Is Exaggerated

Quantum Computing Threat To Bitcoin Is Exaggerated

FUD is gaining significant traction, claiming that quantum computing is close to breaking Bitcoin’s infrastructure. Bitcoin OG Adam Back and computer scientist Roy Murphy think that such narratives are exaggerated. Quantum computing is undoubtedly the next stage in the evolution of computers, and its progress is gaining significant ground. Adam Back, former collaborator of Satoshi…

Regulatory Watershed: Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Leadership

Regulatory Watershed: Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Leadership

// News Reading time: 1 min Published: Dec 19, 2025 at 19:39 The U.S. Senate has reached a historic consensus by confirming Mike Selig as the new Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and elevating Travis Hill to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This dual confirmation marks a profound shift…

BlackRock’s IBIT Ranks 6th in ETF Flows Despite Negative Returns

BlackRock’s IBIT Ranks 6th in ETF Flows Despite Negative Returns

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT, has ranked sixth in net inflows despite being the only fund in the top cohort posting a negative return for the year. Data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shows IBIT pulling in roughly $25 billion in year-to-date inflows, even as its annual performance sits in…

Bitcoin price could hit $143,000 in a year, Citi says, citing ETF and regulatory tailwinds

Bitcoin price could hit $143,000 in a year, Citi says, citing ETF and regulatory tailwinds

Amid the recent bearish price action, the headline on Citigroup’s 12-month outlook for bitcoin BTC$88,222.02 of $143,000 — or about 62% upside from the current $88,000 — will raise some eyebrows. “We forecast increased adoption of digital assets, spurred by potential U.S. digital-asset legislation in the second quarter, with bitcoin likely ranging into the new…

CryptoPunks enter MoMA with eight NFTs to the collection

CryptoPunks enter MoMA with eight NFTs to the collection

CryptoPunks join the Museum of Modern Art as the eight NFTs are introduced to the permanent collection of this museum, as they become aware of its cultural and digital importance.  This acquisition is a milestone in the history of digital art because CryptoPunks are gradually gaining acceptance in mainstream art organisations. The significance of digital…

Tether CEO Signals USAT Stablecoin For America Is Close To Going Live

Tether CEO Signals USAT Stablecoin For America Is Close To Going Live

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has hinted at the imminent rollout of the USAT stablecoin created by the company to serve the American market.  Strategic partnerships with Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage will facilitate reserve custody and issuance of USAT. USAT could go live this December or within the first quarter of 2026. Tether plans to take…