The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum (ETH)

Bitcoin price has looked strangely calm lately. BTC price keeps drifting back to the same area, no matter how many attempts push it higher or lower. That quiet tension has raised an important question. Why does Bitcoin keep returning to the $85K–$90K zone as if pulled by an invisible

Korea's BC Card completes stablecoin payment pilot, allowing overseas users to make card payments in Korea, indicating that the payment industry is taking the lead in deployment under unclear regulations and accelerating stablecoins toward mainstream cross-border payment channels. Stablecoin pilot implementation, full integration of cross-border payment processes ------------------ Korean payment giant BC Card announced the completion of its first stablecoin payment pilot, allowing overseas users to directly use stablecoins for card payments at merchants within Korea. This pilot was jointly executed by BC Card, blockchain company Wavebridge, wallet service provider Aaron Group, and cross-border remittance platform Global Money Express. Participants can convert stablecoins held in their overseas wallets into digital prepaid cards and use BC Card's payment network to seamlessly

The whole country bets on Bitcoin: clever move or foolish gamble? Is the behind-the-scenes of this shocking high-stakes gamble really as simple as it seems?

The "kill zone" has sparked heated discussions on Chinese online platforms, stemming from revelations about the financial struggles of ordinary Americans, highlighting the harsh realities of life pressure and loss of security. The "kill zone" in the crypto market is even more brutal, as high-risk behaviors and lack of regulation lead to instant liquidations, causing retail investors to suffer heavy losses. The article emphasizes the importance of strengthening social security and personal financial management to cope with potential risks and regain hope for life.

Stakely and ETHGas have teamed up to enhance Ethereum's real-time infrastructure by operating 50 validators on the mainnet and 2,000 on the testnet. Their collaboration aims to transform gas into a programmable market, providing better yields and a responsive user experience for Ethereum's economy.

The Altcoin season has once again become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency markets. Volatility charts are showing sharp movements, social media posts are increasing, and many investors are expecting a broad rally. However, the current cycle shows some different signs. While some altcoins are experiencing gains,

Market cycles in crypto tend to reward preparation over reaction. Historically, outsized returns have come from identifying projects before they enter the spotlight. Investors who position early usually prioritize live platforms, visible infrastructure, and clearly defined timelines. That approach i

Bitcoin and gold have achieved similar returns over two years, but their price trajectories differed significantly. Gold showed higher early volatility with sharp rallies and pullbacks, while Bitcoin's rise was steadier, highlighting contrasting risk profiles for long-term investors.

Global top-tier crypto market maker Wintermute issues a clear warning in its latest market report: the anticipated surge in altcoins (the "Altcoin Season") has come to an end. The report points out that market liquidity is thin at year-end, retail investors are withdrawing from altcoins, and funds are rotating back into core assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, massive token unlocks continue to suppress market risk appetite, leading altcoins into a state of "hopeless rally." Although traditional financial institutions are still entering the market to provide medium-term support, a market consensus is forming — Bitcoin must first regain strength, and only then can risk appetite spread to small-cap tokens. This structural shift may mark the beginning of a new paradigm in the crypto market, transitioning from retail speculation dominance to institutional capital allocation.

The broader cryptocurrency market has been stuck in choppy conditions over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum (ETH) lower

Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory Ventures Compiled by: Yuliya, PANews At the end of each year, Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures, systematically reviews his predictions for the past year and offers new insights for the year ahead. In his review of 2025, Tunguz scored his ten predictions (each worth one point) with an average of 7.85. This year, profound structural changes occurred in fields such as artificial intelligence, capital markets, data infrastructure, and crypto finance. These changes not only validated most of his predictions but also laid clear foreshadowing for the development trends of 2026. This article will review the market upheavals of 2025 and look ahead to the twelve major trends coming in 2026. PANews will provide an analysis of these two articles.

Hong Kong is taking another step toward tighter crypto oversight. On December 24, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Securities and Futures Commission jointly released a consultation summary. This outlines plans to advance licensing rules for virtual asset trading and custody

Global second-largest cryptocurrency reserve company BitMine Immersion (Stock Code: BMNR) announced that last week, the company increased its purchase by 98,852 ETH, worth approximately $300 million, continuing to work towards the long-term goal of accumulating 5% of the total ETH supply. Led by "Wall Street wizard" and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, this company now controls 3.37% of the total ETH supply worldwide, holding 4,066,062 ETH with a total value of about $12.2 billion. It is worth noting that while continuously accumulating ETH, BitMine still holds about $1 billion in cash, with almost no change compared to the previous week, indicating that the company is increasing its ETH holdings while maintaining high liquidity. However, the pressure on the books should not be ignored. According to

The race for the next breakout low-cap crypto is already heating up as smart capital positions early for Q1 2026. With meme-driven narratives colliding with real utility, projects like DOGEBALL, Maxi Doge, and Little Pepe are now appearing on watchlists as traders hunt asymmetric upside in the next

For a long time, the "adoption" of Web3 has been simplistically understood as two things: Waiting for the next bull market or relying on more user education. But reality is proving that neither of these are true solutions. Real Web3 adoption has never been the result of "persuasion," but rather a natural choice after the system itself is reliable, user-friendly, and trustworthy enough. This is precisely the core perspective from which IDN Network views the implementation of Web3. 1. Adoption doesn't start with users, but with the system There is a long-standing misconception in the Web3 industry: As long as applications are innovative enough and traffic is large enough, users will stay. But the truth is quite the opposite. Users don't care about "chains," "protocols," or "architecture"; they only care about three things: Whether it can be used stably Whether the rules are clear and predictable