A 2026 academic report by CEPR and University of Turin experts highlights that while Bitcoin's decentralization offers real economic value, stablecoins pose significant risks by reintroducing centralized intermediaries. The report explains that both Bitcoin and fiat currencies derive value from collective belief, but stablecoins face vulnerabilities like reserve concentration, liquidity mismatches, and issuer control, which can trigger bank-run-like scenarios. It emphasizes that stablecoins are less decentralized and require strong regulatory oversight, transparency, and liquidity management to avoid financial instability. The report also notes stablecoins' potential in cross-border payments but warns that retail use remains problematic, urging careful design and supervision especially in markets like South Korea.
Prediction markets on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket show a strong bearish sentiment for Bitcoin in 2026, with traders assigning a 76% probability that Bitcoin will hit $50,000 before reaching $100,000. These markets, with over $75 million in c...
Bitcoin and Ether fell to new lows for 2026 following a broad selloff in tech stocks driven by concerns over AI industry costs and speculative profits. This tech weakness spilled over into crypto markets, with significant ETF outflows exceeding $7 bi...
El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing an additional 8 BTC, bringing its total official treasury to 7,696.37 BTC. This steady accumulation continues despite recent legal reforms that removed the requirement for businesses to acc...
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow declared the recent bearish trend over, citing a strong $58,000 limit order wall that absorbed selling pressure and set a local bottom. He argued that Bitcoin's cycle has accelerated, with the all-time high reached 37 days...
Bitcoin's market dominance increased to 58.19% amid a decline in overall crypto trading volumes and weaker altcoin performance, reflecting growing investor caution. Major altcoins like XRP, BNB, and Solana saw price drops, while trading volumes acros...
