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Even as ETH struggles below $3,000, developers surge as record contract deployments indicate organic growth driven by rollups, stablecoins, RWAs, and wallets.

On January 1, 2026, a hacker seized control of a market maker’s Binance account and manipulated BROCCOLI(714) prices with aggressive spot buying. This incident delivered crypto’s first $1 million profit event of 2026 as trader Vida detected the anomaly with automated alerts, capitalized on the artificial pump, then flipped short. The episode exposed vulnerabilities in
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China’s digital yuan entered a new era on January 1, 2026, as wallet balances began accruing interest at demand deposit rates. The move marks a decisive break from the prevailing global consensus that central bank digital currencies should remain non-interest-bearing. The European Central Bank, Federal Reserve, and Bank for International Settlements have long championed this
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Coinbase’s head of research said the forces that drove crypto in 2025, such as regulation, ETFs, stablecoins and tokenization, will only get stronger in the coming year.

Robinhood's giveaway strategy may enhance user engagement and brand loyalty, potentially boosting its market position and user base growth.
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Tether's growing Bitcoin reserves highlight its strategic shift towards crypto-backed stability, potentially influencing market dynamics and trust.
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As Ethereum (ETH) is set to end the year on a disappointing note, some market observers have shared an optimistic outlook for the altcoin’s start-of-year performance, suggesting that an early 2026 breakout remains possible. Related Reading: Crypto Hacks Swipe Nearly $3 Billion In 2025 Despite Fewer Attacks – Report Ethereum Holds ‘Equilibrium Level’ Ethereum is attempting to end the year above a crucial area following its recent sideways action. Notably, the cryptocurrency has been in a downtrend for the past three months, currently recording a 27.8% decline from its Q4 opening of $4,145. ETH has been trading sideways over the past several weeks, hovering within the $2,800-$3,000 price range. During this period, the King of Altcoins has failed to hold above the upper...