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Trading volumes stayed subdued while BTC, ETH and other large-caps rose slightly.Major cryptocurrencies traded mainly flat or slightly higher on Tuesday, Dec. 30, as markets remained quiet near year-end and overall trading activity stayed light.Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.8% over the past 24 hours to around $88,040, while Ethereum (ETH) gained just over 1% to $2,966, according to The Defiant’s price page. BNB climbed 0.7% to $857, XRP advanced 0.9% to $1.87, and Solana (SOL) rose 0.6% to $123.93.BTC 24-hour price chart. Source: CoinGeckoThe global cryptocurrency market capitalization rose to about $3.07 trillion, up about 1% over the past 24 hours.…

Larnaca, Cyprus, December 30th, 2025, Chainwire SlotGPT announced the launch of its AI platform that enables players to create production-grade slot games from a single prompt. The platform has already generated nearly 27,000 slot games, and offers users a personalized and accessible way to generate and play their own unique slot games, both for free and real money. SlotGPT allows players to generate 100% of a game on the platform, including styles, mechanics, visuals, and sound. Each game that passes through SlotGPT’s moderation layer is fully original, including bespoke music and audio produced using advanced generative sound and music engines.…

DALLAS, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, announced that Enduring Wealth Capital Limited (“EWCL”) increased its investment in the Company with a US$10.5 million commitment. EWCL will subscribe for additional Class B ordinary shares in cash at US$1.50 per share. This transaction underscores a strong, aligned vision for Cango’s future and provides substantial capital to accelerate its core growth initiatives. Under the terms of this agreement: Pursuant to an Investment Agreement dated December 29, 2025, between…

In 2025, several major cryptocurrency firms took significant steps onto Wall Street, as Circle, Bullish, and eToro launched initial public offerings (IPOs), while Kraken prepared for its own market entry. This movement marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry as it seeks to gain a stronger foothold in traditional financial markets. The decision by these crypto companies to go public is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on the growing interest and acceptance of digital assets in mainstream finance. By entering public markets, these firms aim to enhance their credibility and attract a broader range of investors. According…

The bitcoin price continued to swing around the $90,000 level during thin holiday trading, rising and falling in sharp moves that lacked any volume needed for a sustained breakout. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose about 2.6% during low-liquidity sessions and held above $86,000 over the week, but was unable to sustain its $90,000 level in Monday’s Asian trading hours, according to market data.  At time of writing, the bitcoin price was trading at $87,465 on Tuesday, with a 24-hour volume of about $52 billion and little change over the past day.  The cryptocurrency sits roughly 3% below its recent day…

Ted Hisokawa Dec 29, 2025 22:17 Explore how athletes like Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece achieve peak performance under pressure, focusing on resilience, adaptability, and avoiding burnout, as discussed in a podcast with Arianna Simpson. Elite athletes Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece recently shared their insights on maintaining peak performance under extreme pressure, as discussed in a podcast hosted by a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson. The conversation delved into the dynamics of resilience, adaptability, and strategies to prevent burnout. Resilience in Extreme Environments Laird Hamilton, a pioneer in big-wave surfing, and Gabby Reece, a former professional volleyball player, emphasized…

Solana (SOL) is retesting a make-or-break area that could set the stage for a major move at the start of next year. Some analysts have suggested that altcoin’s chart signals a bearish performance for the coming months. Related Reading Solana Faces Another Rejection From Key Resistance After hitting a three-week high of $130 on Sunday, Solana started the week with a 6.1% correction to the $122 area. The cryptocurrency recently breached below its macro support around the $120 zone, hitting an eight-month low of $116 in mid-December. Since then, the altcoin has been trading between the $120-$126 mark, attempting to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has capped off the year 2025 with one final Monday acquisition, adding $108.8 million worth of BTC. Strategy Has Dropped Another $108.8 Million On Bitcoin As announced by Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor in an X post, the company has completed a fresh Bitcoin acquisition involving 1,229 BTC. The purchase took place in the period between December 22nd and December 28th, and cost the firm $88,568 per token or $108.8 million in total. According to the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission…

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the holiday-shortened week under pressure, while XRP and solana funds quietly extended their positive momentum. Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Broad Outflows While XRP, Solana Stay Resilient The final full trading week before year-end delivered a familiar pattern. Bitcoin ETFs bled capital, ether struggled to regain traction, yet […]

Haseeb Qureshi, a managing partner at crypto-focused venture firm Dragonfly, says 2026 is shaping up to be a year when crypto’s long-running trends assert themselves rather than reset, even if markets deliver sharp moves in both directions.In a Dec. 29 post on X, Qureshi outlined a wide-ranging outlook that reflects a broader investor reassessment after several volatile cycles, with durability, distribution and real-world usage taking precedence over rapid experimentation.Markets and blockchainsQureshi expects bitcoin to finish 2026 above $150,000, while accounting for a smaller share of the overall crypto market. He framed that combination as a sign that activity elsewhere could…