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Record expiry: Around $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit, the platform’s largest ever. Breakdown: Roughly $23.6 billion in BTC options and $3.8 billion in ETH options, representing over 50% of open interest. Market reaction: Prices remained stable, with BTC around $88,000-$89,000 and ETH near $2,950-$2,980. Outlook: Removal of gamma hedging pressure could allow freer price movement into 2026. Th…
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Trust Wallet Chrome Extension compromised in Major Breach
Security Breach Confirmed: Trust Wallet identified a vulnerability in its Chrome browser extension v2.68, affecting desktop users and resulting in approximately $7 million in stolen funds. Reimbursements Promised: The company has committed to fully refunding all impacted users, prioritizing support and security enhancements. Update Urged: Users are advised to disable the affected version and update to v2.69 via the official Chrome We…
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Crypto M&A Hits Record .6 Billion in 2025 Amid Pro-Crypto Regulatory Shift
Crypto mergers and acquisitions reached a record $8.6 billion in 2025, nearly quadrupling the previous year’s total. The surge included 267 deals, an 18% increase from 2024, fueled by U.S. regulatory easing and compliance needs in Europe. Major transactions featured Coinbase’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit and Kraken’s $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader. The cryptocurrency sector saw unprecedented consolidation in 202…
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Top 10 Best Staking Coins for Passive Income in 2026
Best staking coins generate consistent passive income through cryptocurrency holdings without active trading requirements. The top staking coins 2026 combine attractive APY rates, network security, and price stability potential, making them ideal for investors seeking reliable crypto staking rewards. These best coins for staking utilize proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms where holders lock tokens to validate transactions and earn proportional…
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Bitcoin Slips Against Surging Gold - Miner Capitulation Signals Potential Market Bottom
Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000, underperforming gold which hit a record near $4,450 amid geopolitical risks and rate cut expectations. Miner capitulation, marked by a 4% hash rate drop, historically signals bullish returns for Bitcoin, with VanEck noting positive 180-day forward returns 77% of the time during such periods. Despite crypto market outflows of $952 million last week, analysts see limited downside risk, with compressed…
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