BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes posted on the X platform that the price of BTC will reach $1 million.

According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm in a letter. Buterin emphasized his belief in the importance of privacy and his active use of privacy tools, including those developed by Storm. He criticized the assumption that personal privacy can be violated by the public while government, police, and intelligence agencies should have access to all citizens' information for security purposes. Buterin strongly opposes this view, highlighting the frequent hacking of government databases and the risk of information falling into the hands of hostile foreign powers. He shared his personal experience of using Storm's software for transactions, noting that his name was not recorded in corporate databases when purchasing software for personal use. Buterin also pointed out that Storm's applications continue to function normally even years after development ceased.

Polymarket refused to pay out over $10.5 million in bets after the U.S. captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, saying the operation did not meet their definition of an invasion. Traders are angry, arguing the action clearly counted as an invasion, while concerns have also been raised about possible insider trading on the platform.

According to PANews, recent analysis by crypto analyst Willy Woo indicates that Bitcoin's current long-term capital inflows have not yet experienced the large-scale influx typical of previous bull market cycles. This suggests that the market is still following the traditional four-year cycle rhythm. Despite Bitcoin's price reaching $91,000, the trend of capital inflows remains moderate, resembling the 'accumulation phase' seen in early 2020. Woo notes that unless there is a significant non-cyclical capital behavior by 2026, the notion of the 'end of Bitcoin's four-year cycle' does not hold. Current data continues to support the logic of cyclical price increases.

According to BlockBeats, the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering raising its economic growth forecast due to government stimulus measures. Sources indicate that while the central bank officials have no predetermined stance on the pace of interest rate hikes, they are expected to maintain the current interest rates this month.

The Bank of Japan is reportedly likely to raise its economic growth forecast due to government stimulus measures. Sources say that Bank of Japan officials have no predetermined stance on the pace of interest rate hikes and are expected to keep rates unchanged this month. (Jinshi)

Key takeawaysWAL jumps over 15% on Binance campaign and volume surgePOL rises nearly 13% as payments strategy drives network demandACX gains more than 11% following technical breakoutWalrus (WAL) Rallies With Positive MomentumWalrus price surged 15.17% in 24 hours to $0.156, extending its seven-day gain to nearly 29%. The advance sharply outpaced the broader crypto market, which remained flat.WAL cleared the $0.149–$0.150 resistance zone, supported by a 472% jump in daily trading volume. Momentum indicators remain positive, with RSI below overbought levels.Beyond price action, WAL's price surge highlights growing interest in its decentralized storage solution for AI and Web3 data. However, protocol revenue remains limited, suggesting fundamentals lag recent price strength.Polygon (POL) climbs on payments focus and token burnsPolygon price rose 12.95% over the past 24 hours, extending its seven-day gain to more than 35%. Polygon recently introduced the Open Money Stack, a modular framework for regulated stablecoin payments. The initiative targets global fintech adoption and aligns with rising stablecoin transaction volumes on the network.Network usage continues to climb, with daily transactions exceeding five million. At the same time, POL token burns reached record levels, reducing circulating supply amid rising demand.From a technical standpoint, POL broke above its 50-day moving average, with momentum indicators approaching overbought territory. Key resistance is now seen near the $0.17 level.Across Protocol (ACX) Shows Technical BreakoutAcross Protocol price gained 11.41% in 24 hours, outperforming the broader market as attention shifted toward infrastructure-focused altcoins.ACX broke above a key Fibonacci level and is trading above short-term averages. RSI readings suggest positive momentum but also signal limited room before overheating.With a relatively small market capitalization and thin liquidity, ACX remains sensitive to shifts in broader altcoin sentiment.OutlookThe latest altcoin update reflects a broader rotation into higher-beta assets as market conditions stabilize. WAL, POL, and ACX each benefited from distinct catalysts, ranging from positive momentum to real-world payment use cases. Sustainability will depend on whether activity and usage metrics continue to support recent price gains.

Due to widespread protests and the rial's historic low, the Iranian government imposed a nationwide internet shutdown today, disrupting transactions for approximately 7 million cryptocurrency users. Data from TRM Labs shows that the total cryptocurrency flow in Iran between January and July 2025 was approximately $3.7 billion. In the current internet-disrupted environment, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley suggests using Bitcoin as a store of wealth. Currently feasible offline transaction solutions include: Starlink satellite internet, already activated within the country, providing high-speed connectivity; and the Blockstream satellite network, which supports global broadcasting of Bitcoin data. Additionally, Bitchat, a decentralized communication service based on Bluetooth mesh networking, has been downloaded over 1.4 million times since its release and supports transaction data transfer between mobile phones. The Darkwire project, developed by Cyb3r17, utilizes long-range radio technology to create a mesh network, enabling Bitcoin transactions to be transmitted without internet access. Machankura, developed by South African developer Kgothatso Ngako, allows users to send and receive Bitcoin via telecommunications networks instead of the internet. The aforementioned offline solution still requires a connected device to upload the transaction to the blockchain for confirmation.

The European Parliament’s upcoming vote on the digital euro faces uncertainty as support falls short of a majority amid divided party positions. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/european-parliament-faces-uncertain-vote-on-digital-euro/

According to Lookonchain monitoring, 3 hours ago, Metalpha (0x4a2...b82) withdrew 6,000 ETH from Kraken, worth $18.67 million.

null source: https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2009512906707370357

Binance said Thursday it has introduced gold (XAUUSDT) and silver (XAGUSDT) perpetual futures contracts settled in Tether’s USDT stablecoin, giving crypto traders round-the-clock exposure to precious metals markets without expiration dates or physical delivery.

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Web3 finance (especially secondary market trading) will most likely be integrated into Web2 finance, becoming a trading category within traditional finance. This might sound unpleasant to crypto purists, but it's precisely a sign of asset maturity.

VanEck: The basic scenario model predicts that Bitcoin will reach $2.9 million by 2050, mainly due to Bitcoin being used as a settlement currency in 5-10% of global trade and becoming a 2.5% reserve asset on central bank balance sheets.

BTC is the top-level value anchor for energy, while AI is the productive application of energy.

Cryptocurrencies are splitting into three parallel development tracks: the speculation and culture track (such as Meme Coin and niche public chains); the information and truth market track (centered on prediction markets); and the real economy and financial infrastructure track (such as stablecoins and RWA).

China’s decision to allow banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1 is emerging as a pointed challenge to U.S. stablecoin policy, exposing a growing divergence between Beijing’s state-backed digital currency strategy and Washington’s restrictions under the GENIUS Act.

US President Donald Trump said he will not pardon jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud. Bankman-Fried’s appeal is still in progress, but Trump made clear his support for crypto does not extend to forgiving financial crimes.

By the end of 2026, it should become clearer whether privacy will become a lasting pillar of global financial infrastructure or continue to be a recurring point of friction between innovation and regulation.