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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has addressed growing questions about ADA’s weak price performance amid growing interest in Midnight ($NIGHT), a new project linked to the Cardano ecosystem. Midnight has quickly gained attention across the crypto market, highlighting a clear contrast between rising development interest and ADA’s stagnant price action. Hoskinson’s remarks offer insight into both the project’s ambitions and the broader state of the crypto market.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned US lawmakers against reopening the recently passed GENIUS Act, arguing that changes could reduce competition in the stablecoin market. He accused major banks of pushing Congress to weaken the law to protect their own interests. The comments come as debate grows over how stablecoins should be regulated in the United States.

Kalshi saw a sharp rise in trading activity last week, pushing weekly volume to a new high. Data shows the prediction market processed more than $2 billion in trades, placing it well ahead of Polymarket over the same period. Increased demand for sports contracts and broader blockchain access supported the growth.

NFT markets closed the year on a weak footing, with prices and trading activity falling instead of posting a typical year-end rebound. December data pointed to declining participation, softer sales, and lower valuations across most collections, signaling continued strain as the sector moves into the new year.

El Salvador is once again under scrutiny as talks with the International Monetary Fund advance over its Bitcoin strategy. Although negotiations to sell the state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet are nearing completion, disagreements persist over continued government Bitcoin purchases. Public statements by President Nayib Bukele continue to conflict with IMF conditions under a major loan agreement.

Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw a sharp pullback last week amid a return to regulatory uncertainty. New data from CoinShares shows investors withdrew nearly $1 billion, ending a three-week streak of inflows. Delays around the U.S. Clarity Act played a key role in weakening sentiment, especially among U.S.-based institutions. Market activity also pointed to rising caution around large holders and near-term policy risks.

Bitcoin markets are sending mixed signals as price weakness meets rising trader confidence. While the asset remains under pressure after months of declines, activity in derivatives markets continues to point to steady dip buying. Data from Bitfinex shows traders increasing bullish exposure, even as sentiment across the broader market remains cautious.

Memecoin trading on Solana is under new legal scrutiny after investors accused several crypto firms of operating an unfair trading system. A federal lawsuit alleges private messages show coordination between blockchain engineers and a popular memecoin platform, putting retail traders at a disadvantage. A judge has allowed the case to proceed with expanded claims.

The Christmas season often raises the same question each year: what gift will have lasting value? For people involved in crypto, interests extend far beyond standard tech gadgets. Crypto users form a global community focused on digital ownership, financial independence, and long-term participation in blockchain networks. And as such, selecting a crypto-related gift shows awareness of these priorities. This article presents practical, beginner-friendly crypto gift ideas suited to different interests while remaining useful long after the holidays.

Reports of a renewed crackdown on Bitcoin mining in China’s Xinjiang region triggered concern across crypto markets this week. Early claims warned of severe hashrate losses and widespread shutdowns. Mining data reviewed after the initial reaction suggests, however, that the impact was brief and far smaller than first reported.

Ethereum’s long-term strength may depend on more than scaling and security. According to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, true trust in the network also requires a broader understanding of how it works. He argues that simplifying Ethereum’s protocol is essential. Without it, users must rely on a small group of experts rather than verify the system themselves.

The crypto market was hit by a wave of heavy corrections as a rough weekly outing triggered cautious sentiment among investors. During the downturn, heavy liquidations were recorded as some whales took profits while others moved to limit losses. On-chain data shows increased activity from large Bitcoin and Ethereum holders. In fact, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined outflows of over $580 million on Monday, extending a broader trend of capital exits. As these heavy outflows persisted, market watchers observed whales rotating capital into a new game-based memecoin project.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has reached a new capacity record as major exchanges add more funds and developers roll out new tools. At the same time, an upgrade to Taproot Assets is pushing Bitcoin closer to supporting multiple asset types on its base ecosystem.