Crypto altseason unlikely in 2026 as ‘blue-chip survivors’ to win out: Analyst
CoinEx’s Jeff Ko tells Cointelegraph there likely won’t be an altseason in 2026 as liquidity will flow into the top cryptocurrencies.
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CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs
CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.
Bitcoin perpetual open interest rises as traders bet on year-end rally
Bitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.
Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT
Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports.
Video game mods are spreading new ‘Stealka’ crypto infostealer: Kaspersky
Kaspersky found a new malware, dubbed Stealka, that disguises itself as game mods and pirated software to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data.
US lawmakers push to fix staking ‘double taxation’ before 2026
Lawmakers led by Republican Mike Carey argue that current IRS rules penalize stakers with an administrative burden and potentially over-tax unrealized gains.
US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards
US lawmakers are proposing a $200 tax exemption for stablecoin payments and a multi-year deferral option for crypto staking and mining rewards.
Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis’ reelection decision
Industry supporters said crypto “would not be where it is today” without US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek reelection next year.
Crypto market ‘isn’t scared enough’ to call a bottom yet: Santiment
Social media sentiment indicates Bitcoin is in a range where a drop below $75,000 is possible, according to Santiment founder Maksim Balashevich.
Fundstrat’s circulating 2026 crypto outlook warns of pullback, contrasting Tom Lee
A circulating report attributed to Fundstrat warns of a potential crypto drawdown in early 2026, setting downside targets for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.