Crypto

MetaMask has launched perpetual futures trading within its mobile app, powered by Hyperliquid, letting users trade over 150 tokens with up to 40x leverage from their self-custody wallet. The post MetaMask Unleashes “CEX Killer” With New In-Wallet Perps Trading appeared first on Cryptonews.

With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican. A new poll conducted by consultancy company McLaughlin and Associates suggested that issues related to digital assets could have a significant impact on the 2026 US midterm elections. According to the results of a survey released on Wednesday by the crypto advocacy organization Digital Chamber, the majority of a group of 800 respondents — 64% — said candidates’ positions on cryptocurrency were “very important” when considering whether they would vote for them. While 38% of the respondents said they identified as Democrats, 37% of the group said they would trust Republican candidates more to advance crypto policies.  Read more

Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high of $126,000 last Monday has yet to trigger the kind of mass profit-taking usually seen near market tops. On-chain data shows that investors remain confident, with selling pressure still muted even after record gains, according to CryptoQuant. The post Bitcoin Hits Record $126K as Low Profit-Taking Signals Room for Further Rally: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

Market observer says despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin’s next cycle could hit $400,000, citing a recurring 3-month chart pattern.

After 2.1M passport and license photos leaked in a Discord vendor hack, the company has confirmed a breach of its third-party support system, though it has not verified the full number of users affected. The post Hackers Threaten to Leak 2.1M Discord Users’ Passports, Licenses in Extortion Attack appeared first on Cryptonews.

"Never visit unknown websites promoted through unsolicited tokens," the warning reads.

Bit Digital Ethereum treasury has reached $675M, solidifying its position as a top institutional holder as it pivots from Bitcoin mining to an ETH-focused strategy after a new 31,057 ETH purchase. The post Bit Digital Ethereum Treasury Soars to $675M, Cementing Spot as Top 6 Holder appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoins are no longer just a bridge between crypto and fiat — they are becoming the rails of global commerce, writes Nonco CEO Fernando Martinez.

The Fiserv-powered U.S. dollar stablecoin will be available to local banks and credit unions, joining crypto experiments by U.S. states.

DeFi protocols can rival or surpass traditional financial security standards and introduce frameworks to better assess risks in real-world asset applications for smarter capital allocation, says Cicada Partners Co-Founder Christian Lantzsch.

Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism and bullish technicals suggest a rebound is brewing. Key takeaways: Investor optimism over a handful of pending XRP ETF decisions could lift XRP price. Whale accumulation is strong: $1.1 billion in XRP added despite retail pessimism. Read more

John Smedley, the man behind EverQuest, H1Z1, and PlanetSide, has debuted his crypto shooter into an alpha playtesting phase.

MetaMask also unveiled a rewards system.

Square’s new Bitcoin service lets US merchants accept BTC at checkout, hold it in a built-in wallet and get zero fees on transactions. Square, the payments processor owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has launched a new feature enabling local businesses to accept Bitcoin at the point of sale and hold the digital asset in an integrated wallet — a move that could help advance Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange. Announced on Wednesday, the new Square Bitcoin offering allows merchants to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments and automatically convert a portion of their sales into BTC. Square is waiving processing fees through 2026, with a 1% transaction fee set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Merchants can store their Bitcoin in a dedicated wallet accessible through Square’s existing dashboard, where they can also buy, sell or withdraw the asset. The service is available only to US sellers, excluding New York State, and is not open to international merchants. Read more

Also: Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade on Holesky, DoubleZero Goes Live and Bee Maps Raises $42M.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao's family office is setting aside $1 billion for long-term builders on BNB Chain.

Satoshi’s $100-billion Bitcoin hoard remains untouched. In case it enters the market, it might have unexpected outcomes. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains unknown. Between 2009 and 2011, Satoshi mined an estimated 1.1 million-1.5 million BTC — now worth over $100 billion — which has never been moved. Satoshi’s massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings were mined in Bitcoin’s early days, when competition was low and mining was easy. Their long silence has fueled speculation. Some believe the private keys are lost, while others see it as a deliberate decision to uphold Bitcoin’s ideals or avoid market disruption. Read more

XLM climbed back above $0.39 after a brief sell-off, with rising open interest signaling renewed institutional confidence.

ETH drops 4% to $4,500. Analysts flag key support levels, breakout patterns, and warning zones as traders watch for next move.

After years of restrictions, the company now allows customers in the state to earn yield on ETH, SOL, and other crypto tokens.