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Brian Quintenz, a former Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been appointed to the board of directors for SUI Group Holdings (SUIG). According to the announcement, the appointment is effective January 5.
Brian Quintenz to Guide Institutional Treasury

Analysts, including Gautam Chhugani from Bernstein, are optimistic about Bitcoin's recovery, asserting its bottom has been reached at $80,000. They predict further price increases, with Bitcoin potentially hitting $150,000 by 2026 and $200,000 by 2027, driven by institutional demand and shifting Federal Reserve policies.

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum (ETH), has announced new improvements to address persistent challenges in the decentralized network. The announcement comes as the Ethereum price surges more than 8% from the beginning of the year, signaling a strong rebound from previous bearish trends
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IOTA price reached highs of $0.11 as top cryptocurrencies pumped.
With sentiment bullish, buyers will fancy $0.2 next.
The IOTA token has surged more than 37% in the past week.
Cryptocurrencies are experiencing a notable surge, with several projects, including IOTA, posting double-digit gains

In 2025, IPOs focused on crypto and AI underperformed compared to the S&P 500, with investors favoring strong cash flow firms. High-profile debuts initially thrived but faced significant losses thereafter, showing a shift in market sentiment.

Legacy wallets risk deletion during Bitcoin Core v30 migration.
Back up wallet and data directories before attempting upgrades.
Modern wallets and hardware wallets remain largely safe.
A critical bug has been discovered in Bitcoin Core v30, raising alarms for users planning to upgrade their wall

SUI skyrocketed 17% to $1.95, driven by Mysten Labs' exploration of privacy features, positioning it alongside Ethereum and Solana. Market participation surged, with trading volumes and Total Value Locked increasing significantly, indicating strong bullish momentum.

FIU reviews linked crypto transactions to scams, fraud, gambling networks, and serious criminal activities.
Non-compliant crypto platforms were fined ₹28 crore in FY 2024–25 for AML breaches.
Authorities are building intelligence on transaction hotspots and high-risk digital assets.
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Solana (SOL) has entered 2026 with renewed attention from traders as its price stabilizes above the $130 technical area. After weeks of sideways movement, SOL has pushed higher, reclaiming levels that had previously capped upside attempts.
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