Key takeawaysLarge market participants are steadily reducing exposure, creating sustained selling pressure across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP.Global macro tightening, including Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations and muted reactions to Fed cuts, is weighing on risk appetite.Buyer demand is weakening, with…

After a year of unexpected turbulence for crypto markets, 2026 could mark a turning point driven by regulatory clarity, accelerating stablecoin adoption and an improving macroeconomic backdrop, according to a new outlook from Coinbase Institutional.In its 70-page report, Coinbase Institutional…

The United Kingdom is taking a decisive step toward fully regulating its crypto market. This week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging consultation outlining proposed rules for crypto exchanges, staking services, lending platforms and decentralized finance. The proposals…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Has public debt in the developed world become fundamentally unmanageable? The question is far from outlandish. Recent debt numbers starkly underline how…

Freshly released Bitcoin (BTC) onchain data pointed to a less classic cycle peak or bottom and more toward a structural transition in how capital is entering the market. Key takeaways:Nearly 50% of Bitcoin’s realized cap is now attributed to “new…

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT, has ranked sixth in net inflows despite being the only fund in the top cohort posting a negative return for the year.Data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shows IBIT pulling…

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria project. In a press release issued by the…

A single transaction error led to one of the largest onchain losses seen this year, after a user mistakenly sent nearly $50 million in USDt to a scam address in a classic address poisoning attack.According to onchain investigator Web3 Antivirus,…

Agri-food entrepreneurs, policymakers, financiers and development partners on Thursday met in Abuja to discuss the state of Africa’s agri-food sector and outline strategies for growth, financing and regional expansion ahead of 2026. The gathering was organised by African Food Changemakers…

The Dangote Refinery says over 1,000 fuel trucks now troop to the facility daily to load petrol. A statement issued on Friday night said the refinery has emerged as a hub of fuel distribution in Nigeria, following “bold strategic adjustments…

Cryptocurrency markets experienced another week of downside as investor activity gradually wound down ahead of the holiday period.Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 5% during the past week, dipping to a weekly low of $84,398 on Thursday, before recovering to trade above…

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, argued in a Substack essay published Friday that the Federal Reserve’s new “reserve management purchases” (RMP) program is effectively a rebranded form of quantitative easing.Hayes argues that by buying short-term…

A circulating report attributed to Fundstrat Global Advisors has outlined a bearish outlook for cryptocurrencies that appears to clash with Tom Lee’s recent public comments.According to screenshots shared on X, the document, which appears to be Fundstrat’s internal 2026 crypto…

Key points:Bitcoin is attempting a recovery from the $84,000 level, but the bears continue to sell on rallies.Several major altcoins are struggling to start a recovery, but Bitcoin Cash looks strong in the near term.Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $89,000 after…

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, petroleum marketer Gabriel Ogbechie, and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria have emerged as leading winners at the maiden Petroleum Prize, Recognition and Awards 2025, organised by digital oil…