Author: CryptoHoppers

With Christmas approaching, attention to crypto prices is rising. Even though holiday trading tends to be lighter, big moves can still happen. Here’s a snapshot of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), plus the levels that could guide the next moves. Summary With Christmas approaching, crypto trading is lighter, but significant price moves are still possible. Bitcoin struggles to break $90,000, with support around $85,500 and resistance near $93,000–$94,000. Ethereum trades below $3,000, with key support at $2,600 unless it climbs above $3,200. XRP holds near $1.86, could test support at $1.77, and may reach $1.96 if market sentiment…

Key NotesA major whale sold 3.8B PUMP at a $12.22M loss, signaling a full exit.PUMP trades near long-term support at $0.0018, with bearish momentum still dominant.New project PEPENODE gains traction, raising $2.38M with strong burn and staking mechanics. A large PUMP holder closed a three-month position at a steep loss just as the price sits near multi-week lows. On-chain data cited by OnchainLens and Nansen shows the wallet deposited 3.8 billion PUMP, worth $7.57 million, into FalconX on December 23. The same wallet initially withdrew those tokens from Binance for $19.53 million. The realized loss totals $12.22 million. The address…

TLDR: Shift4 introduces 24/7 stablecoin settlements for merchants on Polygon. Merchants can receive USDC, USDT, EURC, and DAI instantly. Polygon’s network enables fast, low-cost, and reliable transactions. Stablecoins now support global payments and treasury management efficiently. Shift4 has launched a stablecoin settlement platform on Polygon, enabling continuous payments for merchants worldwide.  The platform allows businesses to receive settlements in stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, EURC, and DAI. By using Polygon, merchants can move funds at any time without depending on banking hours.  This integration supports faster settlement, low-cost transactions, and access to Polygon’s reliable network for global commerce. Polygon is…

Crypto asset management giant Grayscale is expecting a 1,000x jump in one crypto subsector amid “structural shifts in digital asset investing.” In a new research report, Grayscale mentions tokenized assets, or the practice of placing real-world assets like eqtuities, real estate, or commodities on the blockchain for more accessible and efficient trading. The firm says that the asset class has the potential to grow by 1,000x, and that the coins set to benefit from the “enormous” potential growth include layer one chains Ethereum (ETH), BNB Chain (BNB), Solana (SOL), and decentralzied oracle service Chainlink (LINK). “Tokenized assets are tiny today:…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Blockchain Association led a broad industry push this week, asking Senate Banking leaders to resist efforts that would widen a ban on stablecoin yields beyond what Congress wrote into law. According to the association, the letter was signed by more than 125 crypto and fintech groups and companies and was sent to lawmakers to warn against reinterpreting the new rules in a way that would also bar exchanges and apps from offering rewards tied to stablecoin holdings. Preserving Platforms’ Ability To Offer Rewards The coalition’s argument…

Sen. Cynthia Lummis — a leading force behind efforts to pass sweeping cryptocurrency legislation and to codify a strategic bitcoin reserve — said she will not seek reelection. The Wyoming Republican’s term is set to end in January 2027. In a post on X on Friday, she said this past fall had taken a toll. “I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon,” she said. “The energy required doesn’t match up.” Lummis chairs the Senate Banking Committee’s digital assets subcommittee and has spent the past several years at the center of congressional efforts to…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. We are losing. For all the talk of sovereignty, decentralization, and web3 revolutions, the cold reality is that the crypto industry has failed to cross the threshold into everyday life. We have built Byzantine castles in the clouds — protocols and networks of breathtaking beauty and complexity — only to discover that no one outside our Ivory Tower wants to live in them. The “next billion users” aren’t coming, not because they don’t care about decentralization, but…

TLDR: Economic resilience and productivity gains support a cautiously constructive setup for digital assets entering 2026. Clearer global regulation in 2025 expanded ETFs and digital asset treasuries, reshaping institutional participation. Protocols are shifting toward revenue-linked token models as policy clarity enables sustainable value capture. Privacy tools, AI-driven agents, and asset tokenization are accelerating crypto’s integration into financial systems. Crypto market outlook frames the year ahead as a transition period for digital assets, shaped by macro stability, regulatory clarity, and accelerating infrastructure development.  The fourth Coinbase annual report reviews expected trajectories for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana while placing crypto within a…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Over the last week, Bitcoin recorded waves of significant correction, reaching a price bottom of $85,000 as broader financial markets also tumbled in fear of an impending economic recession. As many are opting to exit their investments, recent on-chain data show that the current tumultuous market presents an ideal accumulation opportunity for risk-seeking Bitcoin investors. Accumulation Zones – Stressful In Real Time, Rewarding Long-Term: Analyst  Q4 2025 has largely been an enduring period for most Bitcoin investors. After attaining a new-time high of $126,100 in early October,…

TLDR Aave V4 unifies liquidity using Hub and Spoke design for scalable global lending. Horizon brings tokenized real-world assets onchain for institutional borrowing. Aave App targets mass adoption with seamless mobile access to DeFi services. Aave holds $75B in net deposits and has processed $3.33T in lifetime deposits. Aave is positioning itself as a major player in decentralized finance, aiming to become a foundational layer for global on-chain finance.  With over five years of development, the protocol now holds $75 billion in net deposits and has processed $3.33 trillion in lifetime deposits.  Founder Stani Kulechov outlined a roadmap for 2026…