Archive January 2026

Bitcoin is regaining the interest of institutional markets. This week, U.S. spot ETFs attracted $1.8 billion in inflows, a record peak since October 2025. Such a spectacular resurgence occurs in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, rekindling hopes of a new bull cycle. However, does this surge reflect a fundamental trend or just a technical rebound? As the $100,000 threshold fuels speculation, the market remains suspended on the consistency of these new funds.

In Washington, crypto puts the Senate in a tailspin: Coinbase says no, the law collapses, and banks fear that open code will become uncontrollable.

While macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on traditional markets, bitcoin is once again establishing itself as a strategic asset for institutional investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are recording record inflows, reaching unprecedented levels for several months. This massive return of capital signals a clear repositioning of large portfolios, now more inclined to expose themselves through regulated vehicles. A change in tone that could mark a new phase of institutional adoption, but whose strength remains to be confirmed.

Vitalik Buterin is making his revolution again: fewer servers, more ideals. Ethereum wants to become pure again, without masters or Google, but with a touch of love and a lot of code.

Announced as a historic breakthrough, the strategic Bitcoin reserve desired by the United States remains at a standstill today. Nearly a year after the decree signed by Donald Trump in March 2025, no BTC acquisition has been made. Legal blockages and persistent administrative confusion are the causes. Officially a priority, the project is stalling, giving way to growing criticism from the crypto community, disappointed by the lack of concrete actions and the absence of a clear government strategy.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, hacks have become events that are both frequent and dramatic. The main data is clear: nearly 80% of hacked crypto projects never fully recover, even after fixing their technical vulnerabilities. This means that most protocols experiencing a major attack remain permanently weakened — financially and in terms of trust.

Cointribune today launches a brand new Read2Earn educational quest specially designed to help you go further in your understanding of Web3 gaming. After introducing the basics of the subject through a first quest rich in lessons, this sequel immerses you more deeply in the dynamics, economic models, and evolution of blockchain gaming. Here, the goal is to give you the keys to thoroughly understand how models like Play-to-Earn have evolved towards more sustainable, collaborative formats focused on long-term value.

While the crypto ecosystem oscillates between uncertainty and consolidation, Solana attracts an unexpected wave of users. In the space of 24 hours, more than 8.9 million new addresses were created on the network, a record that reignites attention on this blockchain known for its speed and efficiency. Behind this sudden enthusiasm lies a more nuanced reality, where the enthusiasm of newcomers clashes with fragile technical signals.