Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has once again made a major announcement in the blockchain industry. The UAE's largest corporate group with a market value of over $240 billion — International Holding Company (IHC), officially announced the abandonment of its original plan to develop its own Layer 1 blockchain, opting instead for an Ethereum-based Layer 2 solution. This shift was driven by the active promotion of the Ethereum developer community — especially the Lambda Class team. For the global blockchain industry, this move not only signifies institutional trust in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions but also marks an important step towards the Middle East region becoming a "blockchain financial center." Embracing Layer 2: Security, scalability, and market trust become key factors According to Ethereum core contributors

XMR may offer a buying opportunity if $400-$420 support holds and trend repeats. The 50-day Moving Average provides key support, guiding potential near-term bullish momentum. Market sentiment remains negative but healthy, suggesting patience could improve entry risk-reward. Monero — XMR,

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MicroStrategy's recent Bitcoin purchases have drawn criticism from investor Christopher Bloomstran, who argues that the company's dilution strategy—issuing shares to buy Bitcoin—is now detrimental, as its market cap closely mirrors its Bitcoin value, eroding shareholder wealth.

A cold wallet is an offline cryptocurrency storage that protects private keys from hacking. There are hardware (Ledger, Trezor, Tangem), software, and paper options costing $50-$200. The article reviews the top 6 brands for secure storage of Bitcoin, USDT, and other assets.

U.S. sanctions against Venezuela have extended to the financial sector. JPMorgan (JPMorgan) recently froze accounts of two stablecoin startups, Blindpay and Kontigo, triggering another confrontation between the banking system and crypto companies. The bank has consistently denied any suppression, emphasizing that it is compelled by current regulations. The urgent freeze of banks and startups: Why did JPMorgan step in? According to The Information, JPMorgan recently froze accounts of the stablecoin payment companies Blindpay and Kontigo, supported by the well-known startup accelerator Y Combinator. The reason appears to be related to their services involving high-risk sanctioned regions such as Venezuela. It is understood that both companies are connected to JPMorgan through the U.S. payment company Checkbook. After the bank learned of this news, it immediately took action.

Pi Coin (PI) has traded sideways for the past week, hovering near $0.2025 amid low volume and fading momentum. With a major 134 million token unlock scheduled for January 2026, investors are watching closely to see if the event sparks renewed volatility or further pressure on the Pi Coin price.

Metaplanet Inc. increased its Bitcoin holdings to 35,102 BTC by acquiring 4,279 BTC in Q4 2025, totaling an investment of $3.78 billion. The company reported a significant yield of 568.2% and exceeded its revenue forecast from Bitcoin derivatives, highlighting its aggressive accumulation strategy.

_Analyst warns 99% may lose funds on prediction markets as insiders exploit data access and artificial volume signals._ A recent warning from a market analyst has raised concerns about the growing risks of trading on prediction markets. These platforms, once seen as tools for crowd-based

Ethena $ENA maintains key support at $0.212, suggesting potential recovery towards $0.505 amid short-term seller exhaustion. Upcoming token unlocks may further influence market dynamics and supply pressure.

Gate founder Dr. Han stated in the 2025 year-end open letter that Web3 is moving from a niche tech circle to real-world applications. On Gate's 12th anniversary, with the second highest trading volume worldwide and a reserve of 11.676 billion USD, it is the platform with the most disclosed reserve currencies. Dr. Han believes that the integration of Web3 with AI, the surge in on-chain activities, and the normalization of crypto payments are trends marking the turning point for Web3's maturity.

According to data from SoSoValue, on December 29th, US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $19.29 million, reflecting investors' cautious sentiment as the market enters the end-of-year period. Notably, the Fidelity Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) still led in inflows for the day, with

Knowing where to invest your money is essential for building long-term financial security. As 2025 unfolds, many are searching for the right balance of risk and reward. This guide explores 10 strong investment options based on current market trends, suitable for different risk profiles and goals.

The idea behind this comparison is simple. It looks at what would happen if XRP total market value grew to half of Bitcoin’s market cap. It’s not a prediction. It’s a “what if” scenario that helps people understand how market cap math works. At writing, Bitcoin (BTC) remains the largest crypto