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The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket recently faced an unpleasant situation, acknowledging a user account breach that occurred due to a vulnerability in a third-party service. This incident serves as yet another reminder of the critical importance of security in the DeFi world and how external dependencies can impact the integrity of platforms.

The crypto community is buzzing again, discussing yet another drama involving a prominent figure in the industry.
Justin Sun, founder of Tron and influential figure in Web3, reportedly lost access to tokens $WLFI worth tens of millions of dollars. This incident has sparked a wave of speculation and discussions about the security of digital assets even for the most experienced market players.

El Salvador, the first country in the world to recognize $BTC as legal tender, continues to impress with its unwavering commitment to the first cryptocurrency. Despite open pressure and warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country is actively accumulating bitcoins, demonstrating determination in its strategic choice.

Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, expressed an interesting opinion regarding the potential of prediction markets, calling them an effective "filter" against misinformation, fake news, and panic sentiments in the media. In his opinion, these decentralized platforms can play a key role in forming a more accurate and objective picture of the world.

Dubai continues to confirm its status as an innovation hub by integrating advanced technologies into all areas of life, including charity. Now, local charitable organizations have begun to actively accept donations in cryptocurrencies, opening new horizons for philanthropy and attracting donors from around the world.

Legendary investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio, has once again expressed his ambiguous position on Bitcoin, outlining a number of potential negative consequences for those who invest in it. Despite acknowledging the innovative potential of cryptocurrencies, Dalio warns of significant risks that are often ignored by enthusiasts.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to impress with its dynamic development and innovations, attracting billions of dollars in capital. However, what exactly is the main driving force behind this growth? According to Sidney Powell, head of Maple Finance, the key driver is institutional adoption and the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWA).

After a period of relative stagnation, the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is showing signs of revival. In the past week, NFT sales have surged by an impressive 12%, reaching a total volume of $67.7 million. This spike in activity indicates a renewed interest in digital art, collectibles, and innovative applications of blockchain technology.

The cryptocurrency community in the USA and around the world is in a state of mild shock and deep sorrow. Cynthia Lummis, who is rightly called the 'crypto mom' of the Senate, has officially announced that she will not run for reelection in 2026. Her decision to leave politics after the current term is seen as a significant loss for the digital assets industry.

Stablecoins, which were once viewed primarily as a convenient bridge between fiat currencies and the volatile crypto market, are fundamentally changing their role in the global financial system. According to an analytical report by the venture company Hashed, these digital assets pegged to stable assets like the US dollar are now not just a tool for traders, but a critically important infrastructure element.

The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance, has announced the delisting of nine altcoins from its platform. This decision, which will take effect on June 25, 2024, concerns assets such as OMG Network (OMG), Waves (WAVES), Wrapped NXM (WNXM), and Kava (KAVA), as well as some trading pairs involving these coins.

The market for euro-pegged stablecoins has reached a significant milestone: its total capitalization has exceeded $1 billion for the first time. This is a substantial indicator of growth and diversification in the digital asset market, which has traditionally been dominated by US dollar-pegged stablecoins.
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The world of cryptocurrencies is rapidly evolving, and by 2026 the sources of real income will change significantly, moving away from speculation to fundamental value. Analysts predict that key growth vectors will be related to real-world assets (RWA), decentralized finance (DeFi), and institutional adoption.

According to the latest analytical reports, in 2025, the global crypto industry suffered colossal losses amounting to $3.4 billion due to hacking attacks and exploits. This alarming figure underscores the growing vulnerability of blockchain projects and the necessity to enhance security measures in the context of the rapid development of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and other innovative directions.

The company "Rozetki SPb" from St. Petersburg presented an innovative project that combines two advanced technologies: charging stations for electric vehicles and cryptocurrency mining. The company offers to integrate mining equipment directly into the charging devices, allowing station owners to mine Bitcoin while electric vehicles are charging.

Analysts from the financial giant JPMorgan have made a conservative forecast that has been a 'cold shower' for many crypto optimists. According to their report, the stablecoin market will grow to $500–600 billion by 2028. While this means a doubling of capitalization compared to current levels, the figure significantly lags behind forecasts from other banks, such as Standard Chartered, which expect the market to reach $2 trillion.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the USA has officially shut down the cryptocurrency exchange E-Note, owned by a citizen of the Russian Federation. The platform is accused of money laundering obtained through criminal means and facilitating circumvention of international sanctions. This operation has become part of a large-scale strategy by the USA to restrict illegal financial flows passing through unregulated cryptocurrency platforms.

The pension accumulation industry, managing a colossal $18 trillion, faces a number of issues that blockchain technology can address. Traditional pension systems are burdened by opacity, high fees, slow transactions, and auditing difficulties. These shortcomings lead to inefficiencies, potential abuses, and a lack of trust from investors.

A massive activity has been recorded in the cryptocurrency market by one of the largest players. A giant "whale" significantly strengthened its positions, increasing the total amount of the open long position to an impressive $593.6 million. Such a move indicates the unwavering faith of large capital in the further rise of the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

December 18, 2025, the Bitcoin options market shows significant interest in protecting against a drop below $85,000. According to Deribit, put options with a strike price of $85,000 have accumulated open interest of over $2 billion, making this level the second most popular among all expirations. This indicates active hedging of downside risks by institutional players — ETF desks, corporate treasuries, and large funds.