Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Galaxy Research highlights Bitcoin analysis showing the price could hit $250,000 by 2026 or fall to $50,000. The report says both outcomes are nearly equally likely. Options data shows $70,000 and $130,000 are equally probable by mid-2026, while $50,000 and $250,000 are equally likely by year-end. T...

A 23-year-old individual has been charged with stealing $16 million from around 100 KuCoin exchange users. Known online as 'lolimfeelingevil,' the suspect impersonated a Coinbase employee, warning victims their assets were at risk. He then tricked users into sending crypto to his accounts. Funds wer...

A crypto investor lost around $50 million after copying a polluted address, according to Scam Sniffer. The error occurred when the victim used an incorrect address from a manipulated transaction record. AiCoin reported the incident, highlighting the risks of what is often overlooked in crypto transf...

Bitcoin shows a bullish trend as it rebounds above $84,000, forming a bullish engulfing pattern on the daily chart. The MACD crossed above and the CCI broke previous highs, signaling stronger momentum. A close above $86,000 could push BTC toward $96,000. However, a bearish reversal may occur if the ...

A 23-year-old has been charged with stealing $16 million in crypto from around 100 KuCoin crypto exchange users. Known online as 'lolimfeelingevil,' the suspect impersonated Coinbase staff and claimed victims' assets were at risk. He tricked users into sending crypto to his accounts and used mixers ...

Galaxy Research says Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by 2027, according to HashNews. The report lists 26 2026 predictions, noting Bitcoin may set a new high despite volatility. Solana’s internet capital market value is expected to jump to $2 billion from $750 million. A major Layer-1 blockchain is likely...

PANews Weekly Recap: Market volatility remains a key theme as Bitcoin continues to swing sharply. The U.S. Fed Chair race is shifting, with Japan’s rate hike adding to macroeconomic uncertainty. The recap also outlines 2025 trends, project updates, and how volatility is shaping crypto markets. Trade...

A whale or institution lost 50 million USDT in a phishing attack, mistakenly sending funds to a similar-looking address. The attacker converted the USDT to DAI, then purchased 16,624 ETH. Using Tornado Cash, the ETH was quickly laundered. The incident highlights the risks of address spoofing. ETH ne...

Galaxy Research forecasts Bitcoin’s market cap could surge to $250,000 by 2027, per a December 20, 2025 report. The firm notes 2026 will remain too volatile for precise market performance estimates. Key predictions include a Layer-1 blockchain adding revenue-generating apps, stablecoin volume outpac...

Galaxy Research forecasts stablecoin volume could overtake the U.S. ACH system by 2026, citing strong market performance. The report suggests Bitcoin may hit $250,000 by 2027 despite volatility. Solana’s ecosystem is expected to expand, with more enterprise blockchain use and crypto ETFs boosting U....

World Liberty Financial proposed a new token spending plan, allocating up to 5% of unlocked WLFI reserves to boost USD1 stablecoin partnerships. The move has sparked debate among holders. Critics fear token spending could hurt prices, especially for those holding 80% of locked tokens. Supporters see...

World Liberty Financial proposed a WLFI token spending plan on December 20, allocating up to 5% of unlocked tokens to boost USD1 stablecoin partnerships. The move has sparked debate among holders. Critics fear price pressure, especially for those with 80% of locked WLFI tokens, while others see long...

Galaxy Research forecasts heightened crypto market volatility for Bitcoin in 2026, making price predictions difficult. Despite this, the report suggests Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2027. Stablecoin transaction volume may outpace the U.S. ACH system, while Solana’s ecosystem grows. More crypto ET...

A user lost nearly 50M USDT after a malicious address 'poisoning' attack, as reported by HashNews. The user first sent a small test transaction to the correct address, but minutes later, funds were redirected to a malicious address with similar characters. The user’s address was 0xcB80784ef74C98A89b...

A user lost nearly 50M USDT after falling victim to a similar-character address attack. The user first sent a small test transaction to the correct address, but later sent funds to a malicious one copied from the transaction history. The malicious address is 0xBaFF2F13638C04B10F8119760B2D2aE86b08f8b...