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Bitcoin Dominance Returns: Why Altcoin Momentum is Fading in 2026
Altcoin momentum is weakening as the crypto market shifts back into Bitcoin season, with multiple signals pointing to rising Bitcoin dominance and fading broad-based altcoin strength. The Altcoin Season Index sits at 29/100, down from 31 a day earlier and well below the neutral 50 mark, implying most top altcoins have struggled to outperform Bitcoin over the last 90 days.
Keyword Financial
Jan 237 min read
The Basics: What is Cryptocurrency?
The Essentials of Cryptocurrencies Explained : Unravel the intricacies of cryptocurrencies in 'Essentials of Cryptocurrencies Explained,' a comprehensive guide that illuminates the seamless blend of cryptography and digital currency. Dive into the world of decentralized finance, exploring how blockchain technology powers these innovative digital assets .
Tre Heard
Dec 27, 202323 min read
Makina Protocol Hack: Why Early 2026 is Seeing a Surge in DeFi Exploits
Makina, a DeFi protocol, reported a $4.2 million exploit on 20 January 2026 tied to liquidity providers in its DUSD/USDC Curve pool, adding to rising DeFi attacks in early 2026 with over $34 million in losses already recorded.
China Takes Custody of Alleged Pig Butchering Mastermind Behind Record BTC Seizure
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman described by U.S. officials as a central figure in a major Bitcoin scam and money laundering operation linked to a record $15B bitcoin seizure. Chen, 38, is the chairman and founder of Cambodia-based Prince Group, a conglomerate that U.S. and U.K. authorities allege was used as cover for transnational criminal activity; Prince Group has denied the allegations.
CLARITY Act Update: DeFi Carve-Out, Digital Commodities, and the Next Phase of Crypto Market Structure
Washington is preparing a January markup for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) of 2025, a major U.S. crypto regulation proposal designed to reduce the long-running SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction fight and create clearer rules for digital assets trading.
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