Cryptonews

A phishing campaign is targeting Cardano users through fake emails promoting a fraudulent Eternl Desktop application download.
The attack leverages professionally crafted messages referencing NIGHT and ATMA token rewards through the Diffusion Staking Basket program to establish

On January 2, Ethereum ETFs saw $174M in inflows, marking a shift from December's trend of redemptions. Bitcoin ETFs experienced similar strength with $471M in inflows, indicating renewed investor interest.

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has skyrocketed by 37.41% to $88.29 million, up from last week's $65.58 million.
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NFT sales jumped 37% to $88.3M with buyers and sellers rising sharply.
$X@AI BRC-20 NFTs led the market with a $17.1M record-breaking sale.
Bitcoin

Crypto hack losses declined sharply in December, signaling improved security conditions, though overall risks remain elevated across the digital asset sector.
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Crypto-related losses declined significantly month-on-month in December.
Stronger security practices and quicker mitigation

Japan's 2026 tax reform will reduce crypto taxes to 20%, extending loss carryforwards and allowing XRP ETFs, aiming to attract investors and boost the digital asset market. This aligns crypto taxation with equities, promoting clearer regulations.

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's 2025 upgrades only matter if the network doubles down on its "world computer" mission: scalable, truly decentralized, walkaway-proof apps.
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Buterin says 2025 brought major gains in speed, reliability, and node usability, laying groundwork for long-term Eth

Liquidity worries creep into Fed minutes as repo usage jumps.
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December FOMC minutes show officials worried reserves sit near the lower bound of "ample," making funding markets vulnerable to shocks.
Policymakers weighed T‑bill purchases and a more flexible standing repo facility to

Ripple's first 2026 escrow unlock released 1B XRP and a fake memo, exposing confusion over who controls unlocks and how Ripple's escrow really works.
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Ripple's first 2026 escrow unlock released 1B XRP across three transactions while price volatility stayed contained versus unlock

According to a recent update, the Flow Foundation has made "significant progress" in its remediation plan to address the damages dealt during the $3.9 million exploit of the blockchain last week.
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Flow developers are restoring EVM functionality ahead of schedule, allowing parallel

Iran has begun offering foreign governments the option to pay for advanced weapons systems using cryptocurrency.
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Iran's state arms exporter is open to crypto payments for military sales.
The policy aims to bypass US and European financial sanctions.
Domestic crypto use continues to

Analysts are tracking potential recovery signals for Bitcoin linked to the copper-gold ratio, despite ongoing whale selling and fears of a crypto winter extending into 2026. Market sentiment remains cautious as investors await clearer trends.

Scaramucci names Solana, Avalanche and TON as top altcoins, citing 2025 whale selling, 2026 rate cuts and U.S. crypto regulation as key drivers.
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Scaramucci blames 2025 altcoin pain on whale selling into ETF demand and an October deleveraging-driven liquidity crunch that dragged

Amir Zaidi has been appointed as Chief of Staff at the CFTC by Chairman Michael Selig, amidst an expanding mandate over digital assets. Previously overseeing Bitcoin futures, Zaidi aims to promote innovation while enhancing regulatory oversight as Congress considers new market-structure legislation.