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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has faced a steep price dip over the last few years. SHIB had an incredible start to its journey after its debut in August 2020. SHIB climbed to an all-time high of $0.00008616 in October 2021 during the 2021 bull run. However, SHIB has faced a substantial price correction since its 2021 peak. SHIB is currently down by more than 91% from its all-time high. While many may believe that SHIB has endured significant losses over the last few years, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is still up by many million percent from its lowest price levels.Shiba Inu Still…

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In times when the Bitcoin price volatility is at its peak, some altcoins like XRP have been maintaining their stability. As the bulls are trying to regain control, the second-largest crypto, Ethereum, is once again approaching the psychological barrier at $3000. At this time, the bull-bear concentration and the short-term price spikes may have a drastic impact as the markets are entering a phase where holding carriers more weight than tagging them. Will the Ethereum price manage to sustain above $3000 or face a quick rejection as happened in the previous couple of attempts?Why Capturing $3200 is Pivotal for the Ethereum…

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Journalist Hassan Shittu Journalist Hassan Shittu Part of the Team Since Jun 2023 About Author Hassan, a Cryptonews.com journalist with 6+ years of experience in Web3 journalism, brings deep knowledge across Crypto, Web3 Gaming, NFTs, and Play-to-Earn sectors. His work has appeared in… Share Last updated:  December 19, 2025 Solana-based AI token Ava, known by its ticker AVA, has plunged more than 96% from its peak after new on-chain analysis raised questions about how the token’s supply was distributed at launch and whether insiders coordinated early purchases.The latest findings come from blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps, which published an analysis on…

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Citi forecasts Bitcoin at $143K and Ethereum at $4,304 in 12 months. Regulatory clarity and adoption drive institutional interest in crypto. Short-term risks, including bearish patterns, options expiry, and ETF outflows, still linger. Citigroup has delivered one of the most upbeat outlooks from a major Wall Street institution on digital assets, forecasting strong upside for both Bitcoin and Ethereum over the next year. The bank’s projections come at a time when crypto markets are navigating sharp short-term volatility while longer-term adoption trends continue to strengthen. A bullish baseline with room to run In a recent research note, Citigroup set a…

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A fresh $4 billion lawsuit tied to Terraform Labs’ collapse is becoming a test of what a stablecoin’s $1 promise means amid the adoption of dollar tokens as payment rails.The case is about more than who pays for a 2022-era failure. It also decides whether a “stable” price can be maintained by arrangements that everyday users never see.That debate is unfolding as regulators rewrite rules to treat stablecoins as money-like instruments for settlement, remittances, and merchant payouts.A court-appointed plan administrator overseeing Terraform’s wind-down sued Jump, seeking $4 billion. The administrator alleges the firm supported TerraUSD’s peg through trading and undisclosed…

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MocaPortfolio, a platform offering the Moca Network community disclosure to token allotments from ‘Animoca Brands’ portfolio projects, is now live streaming at www.mocaverse.xyz/mocaportfolio. The main purpose of Magic Eden Token ($ME) is to educate users about the ‘Animoca Brands’ ecosystem tokens. MocaPortfolio has allotted US$20 million worth of tokens from projects in Animoca Brands’ ecosystem. This is the first drop from the list of planned drops on MocaPortfolio, with further tokens from projects from within Animoca Brands’ ecosystem will come soon in the future. MOCA Stakers Get Access to $ME Token Drop via MocaPortfolio The inauguration ceremony of the MocaPortfolio…

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Over the past weeks the crypto market has been dominated by a deep sell-off, heavy liquidations and shrinking liquidity. Away from that noise, there is a strong trend that sees stablecoins becoming a common financial tool across large parts of the Global South. In places where inflation undermines salaries, where bank transfers are slow or unreliable, and where people depend on cross-border income, digital dollars have become a kind of quiet infrastructure. The pattern shows up in every serious dataset. Chainalysis’ 2024 geography report found that Latin America accounts for some of the strongest stablecoin usage worldwide. Argentina remains one…

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The Hegota update will follow Glamsterdam in the Ethereum upgrade cycle. Hegota will merge execution and consensus upgrades to boost efficiency and scalability. Verkle Trees and state improvements aim to make Ethereum lighter for node operators. Ethereum developers have unveiled the name of the network’s next major upgrade, offering the community an early look at what lies ahead for the blockchain in 2026. Just weeks after the Fusaka update, developers confirmed that the post-Glamsterdam upgrade will be known as Hegota, continuing Ethereum’s steady path of technical refinement and long-term scalability planning. The announcement, shared through developer discussions and highlighted by…

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Bubblemaps flagged coordinated early Ava AI purchases as suspicious activity. 23 wallets, allegedly tied to the Ava AI deployer, bought 40% of tokens at launch. AVA price has fallen 96% from its January 2025 all-time high. The Solana-based AI token Ava AI (AVA) has come under scrutiny after blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps revealed that nearly half of the token’s initial supply may have been acquired by a small cluster of wallets tied to the project’s deployer. The findings suggest potential insider coordination during the token’s launch, raising questions about the fairness and decentralisation of its initial distribution. Coordinated buying at…

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The Bitcoin price has been experiencing significant price fluctuations since the start of the month, which has kept the volatility at the highs. As the price is heading towards the weekend, the rally appears to be largely calm. The volatility has compressed, ranges have tightened, and intraday swings have faded. However, a close observation highlights the hidden story—the US traders are actively selling into this consolidation. With the traders setting up their ‘buy-back’ plan, here’s what the upcoming BTC price action during the weekend may signify. Bitcoin Price Remains Resilient, Not Underlying!As covered in the previous composition, the Bitcoin price is…

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