Solana and Ethereum will both thrive in the tokenization race and neither blockchain will push the other out of the space, says Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick. “They are both Facebook,” Hadick told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday, when asked which blockchain will gain market dominance like social media platform Facebook or fall behind like
The crypto sector reportedly saw a record $8.6 billion worth of deals in 2025, as the crypto-friendly Trump administration brought confidence to crypto-focused mergers and acquisitions. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that 267 deals were inked in the crypto industry up to Tuesday, an 18% increase from 2024. The $8.6 billion in deal value
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck in a tight range, with options data and on-chain activity showing a shift in how the market is positioned. Holiday conditions have thinned liquidity, and recent data points to cautious trading in derivatives while long-term holders continue to add. Options Data Shows Shift in Market Positioning CME options data shows that
While expectations for the Fed’s interest rate policy in 2026 point to limited easing, statements from market participants and the Trump administration reveal differing perspectives on monetary policy. BlackRock strategists Amanda Lynam and Dominique Bly note that the Fed has already implemented a total of 175 basis points of rate cuts in its current cycle,
NVIDIA has agreed to pay approximately $20 billion to acquire assets from artificial intelligence chip startup Groq, marking the company’s largest transaction on record and continuing its strategy of absorbing potential competitors before they can challenge its market dominance. The chipmaker’s latest licensing deal mirrors a similar transaction just three months ago, reinforcing the narrative
LunarCrush, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze digital assets like cryptocurrencies, has revealed the list of the Top 15 blockchains that generated revenue in the year 2025. In the given list, Solana blockchain is leading all the blockchains with 39.8M active addresses, along with total value locked (TVL) $17.3B and has successfully
There’s always something to be worried about in the crypto space. Whether a failing exchange or changes in a regulatory environment, crypto has largely sailed strongly over the past year, despite the latest bearish sentiment. However, some still see a challenge on the horizon: quantum computing. Is Quantum Computing the Doomsday for Crypto? Quantum computing
Americans are feeling the pressure of higher living costs, but they are not stepping away from crypto. A new holiday spending survey from Visa Inc. shows a growing appetite for digital assets as gifts, even as inflation continues to limit disposable income and keep consumers cautious. The contrast highlights a deeper shift in how households
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez, in his analysis of Bitcoin’s current market cycle, pointed out a striking timing similarity to past cycles. According to Martinez, Bitcoin’s major market cycles follow a fairly consistent rhythm in terms of both duration and correction depth. According to the analyst, historical data shows that it takes an average of approximately
Bitcoin didn’t unwrap a breakout this Christmas Eve. Instead, the top cryptocurrency remains locked below the $90,000 resistance level, consolidating in the mid-range as volatility continues to compress. Summary Bitcoin fails to reclaim $90,000 resistance with multiple confluences. Price trades mid-range between $97,500 and $80,500. Loss of $85,500 increases downside risk toward $80,500. Bitcoin (BTC)