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Hong Kong will host WikiEXPO HK 2026 on July 23–24 at the Hopewell Hotel. As a leading global fintech event, this event is expected to attract over 12,000 professionals, 200+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors from more than 120 countries and regions. This year’s expo will spotlight key innovations reshaping global finance, including: • Fintech & Artificial Intelligence • Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets • Foreign Exchange & Liquidity Solutions • Web3.0 & Decentralized Finance • Next-Generation Payments • ESG in Finance Attendees can engage with global thought leaders, innovators, and regulators through keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and dedicated networking…

Moscow plans criminal penalties for unregistered crypto mining, a year after legalizing the sector across the country. The Russian Ministry of Justice has proposed introducing criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for illegal cryptocurrency mining, according to draft amendments published on December 30 on the government’s portal of regulatory legal acts. The proposals would amend the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation. The latest move aims to formalize liability for mining digital currency outside the legal framework introduced last year. Under the draft, illegal mining could be punishable by a fine of up to 1.5 million rubles…

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.…

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…

Ethereum price started a decent upward move above $2,900. ETH is now showing positive signs and might eye more gains above $3,000. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,920 zone. The price is trading above $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2,930 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,000 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,880 pivot level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin.…