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Galaxy’s 2026 outlook frames bitcoin’s evolution beyond price cycles, arguing the asset is increasingly tracking gold’s adoption curve as institutional access expands and long-term monetary hedge demand strengthens toward a $250,000 trajectory.
Galaxy Points to Institutional Access and Policy

According to Crescat Capital’s Macro Strategist Otavio Costa, Latin America might offer an alternative for U.S. investors as it is currently on the brink of a structural transformation, with Argentina and El Salvador leading the charge of a region-wide change.
Latam Stocks Surpass S&P 500 Index:

Bitcoin’s long-observed four-year market cycle is facing renewed skepticism after the asset closed 2025 lower than it opened, a first for a post-halving year.
For the First Time Ever, Bitcoin’s Post-Halving Year Ends in the Red
The four-year cycle refers to a recurring pattern tied to Bitcoin’s

Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities.
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Ripple sees accelerating institutional crypto adoption fueled by regulatory clarity, tokenization growth, and surging demand for stablecoins, ETFs, and XRP-linked products, driving momentum heading into the new year.
Ripple Executive Flags Strong Institutional Momentum Across Crypto Markets
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In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset.
Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025
Early this year, in May, estimates

Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in

U.S. crypto regulation has flipped pro-growth as the SEC embraces clarity, rulemaking, and institutional adoption, slashing enforcement risk and signaling a durable policy reset that positions America to lead digital finance.
SEC Pivots to Clarity as US Pushes for Digital Asset Leadership
The U.S

Data shows XRP is shedding its passive reputation as most FXRP stays locked in DeFi, signaling rising user activity, deepening liquidity, and renewed bullish momentum for XRP and the XRP Ledger via Flare Network.
Flare Network Data Fuels a Stronger Bullish Thesis for XRP and XRPL
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The Central Bank of Russia is exploring the digital ruble's potential impact on payments, estimating it could reach 5% of cashless transactions by 2033. Key uses include smart contracts, budget payments, and cross-border transactions.

The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies has positioned the U.S. as the global hub for digital assets, ending regulatory ambiguity and sparking a worldwide crypto “arms race.” This shift forced African nations—once hostile to cryptocurrencies—to dismantle prohibitive frameworks and emb

Just like yesterday, bitcoin’s price has floated in a tight band between $87,831 and $88,067 in the last hour, revealing a market hesitant to make its next move. With a market cap of $1.75 trillion and a moderate 24-hour trading volume of $35.50 billion, bitcoin may be range-bound for now, but the u

Hundreds of Australians have suffered major losses after a Federal Court ordered the liquidation of NGS Crypto and associated companies for operating without a license. More than 450 investors poured $40.2 million into the scheme, but liquidators have found only $4.6 million in cryptocurrency so

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce.
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The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.
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