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Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Is In Trouble As Leading DeFi Platform Threatens Exit

Shiba Inu's Layer-2 network, Shibarium, faces a major challenge as K9 Finance DAO, a leading DeFi platform on the chain, threatens to exit due to unresolved issues from a September 2025 bridge exploit. K9 Finance disclosed that private negotiations with the Shibarium team have stalled, prompting the public announcement. The DAO set a deadline of January 6, 2026, for affected users to be fully compensated. If unresolved, K9 Finance will vote on its future with Shibarium. The hack resulted in $4.1 million in losses, including $717,000 in frozen KNINE tokens. The dispute highlights ongoing tension over compensation and communication breakdowns within the ecosystem.

bitcoinist12/12 23:01

SOL struggles as Solana TVL slides and memecoin demand fades

SOL, the native token of the Solana blockchain, has struggled to maintain prices above $145 amid declining network activity and reduced demand for decentralized applications. The total value locked (TVL) on Solana has dropped by over $10 billion from its September peak, while weekly DApp revenues fell from $37 million to $26 million. Memecoin demand, a key driver for Solana, has weakened significantly since October’s market crash, contributing to a 67% drop in decentralized exchange volumes. Although Solana’s transaction count increased by 6%, network fees declined by 21%. SOL’s funding rates indicate low bullish leverage demand, reflecting weakened trader confidence after a 46% price decline over three months. Despite positive developments like the Firedancer mainnet launch and new products from Kamino, a sustained recovery to previous highs remains uncertain.

cointelegraph12/12 22:13

Trump Steps Into Web3 Gaming – But Will It Endure? New Mine-to-Earn Project Says It Holds the Genuine Long-Term Model

A recently launched crypto game using Donald Trump's name has drawn attention but appears to be a traditional Web2-style game with optional Web3 elements, raising questions about its legitimacy as a true blockchain-based GameFi project. In contrast, PepeNode (PEPENODE) is introduced as a fully Web3-native "mine-to-earn" game designed for long-term sustainability. It turns crypto mining into a virtual simulation where players build and optimize server setups using PEPENODE tokens for upgrades—70% of which are permanently burned to reduce supply and increase scarcity. The project aims to avoid the pitfalls of earlier Play-to-Earn models by creating a deflationary economy tied to real gameplay consequences. The PepeNode presale is currently active for 27 days, offering tokens at $0.0011873 each, with purchases available via crypto or credit cards. The smart contract has been audited by Coinsult for security assurance.

bitcoinist12/12 22:02

Senior Vanguard analyst says Bitcoin is no better than a plush toy

Senior Vanguard analyst John Ameriks compares Bitcoin to a "digital Labubu" collectible plush toy, describing it as a purely speculative asset with no fundamental value. While acknowledging potential future utility in scenarios of high inflation or political instability, he emphasizes Vanguard's cautious approach to crypto. The firm recently allowed its 50 million clients to trade cryptocurrency ETFs but will not provide investment advice on digital assets. This policy change creates a new bridge between traditional finance and crypto markets, potentially driving further capital into the space.

cointelegraph12/12 22:00

Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US

Bitnomial Clearinghouse LLC has obtained approval from the U.S. CFTC to clear fully collateralized swaps, enabling its parent company, Bitnomial, to launch prediction markets and provide clearing services to external platforms. The prediction markets will cover crypto and economic events, allowing traders to take positions on outcomes like token prices and macroeconomic data. This expands Bitnomial’s existing suite of Bitcoin and crypto derivatives products. The company’s operates as an infrastructure-only clearing provider, offering margin and settlement systems with support for both USD and cryptocurrency collateral. The approval follows recent regulatory clearance for Bitnomial to operate a CFTC-regulated spot crypto exchange. The article also notes the growing momentum of prediction markets in the U.S., highlighting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, the latter of which recently received CFTC approval for intermediated trading platform operations.

cointelegraph12/12 21:24

Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze

Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly adopting renewable energy sources to reduce operational costs as profitability faces severe pressure. The hash price, a key metric for miner earnings, has fallen to approximately $39.4 per PH/s/day, below the breakeven threshold of $40. Recent projects include a 20 MW solar-powered facility in Texas by Sangha Renewables, a 30 MW hydroelectric mining operation in Ethiopia by Phoenix Group, and a wind-powered site collaboration in Texas between Canaan and Soluna. Canaan is also developing AI-enhanced, energy-efficient mining rigs. These moves come as the Bitcoin network’srate continues hitting all-time highs, exceeding 1 zetahash, intensifying competition and energy consumption. Rising costs have already led some operators, like Tether in Uruguay, to exit mining operations.

cointelegraph12/12 21:07

Crypto Biz: How Ripple quietly convinced Wall Street

cointelegraph12/12 21:02

A Major Bitcoin Pivot? Realized Loss Drops Below The Key Threshold – Here’s What It Means

Bitcoin's price nears $90,000 amid renewed volatility, while key on-chain metrics suggest a potential shift in market sentiment. According to analyst Ali Martinez, the realized loss metric for BTC traders has dropped below the critical -37% threshold to -18%, indicating that panic selling may be subsiding. Historically, such declines have signaled buy-the-dip opportunities and a transition from capitulation to accumulation. However, recovery remains constrained by a lack of incoming liquidity. Stablecoin inflows into exchanges have fallen 50% since August, reflecting weakened demand. For a sustained bullish trend, new liquidity is essential—current minor rebounds are due to reduced selling pressure rather than increased buying interest.

bitcoinist12/12 21:01

Hate Ticketmaster? Onchain RWA tickets may succeed where regulators haven’t

TIX, a decentralized settlement layer for the live-events industry, has emerged from stealth to apply DeFi lending and onchain infrastructure to transform ticketing. It has facilitated over $8 million in ticket sales and $2 million in venue financing through KYD Labs, a consumer-facing platform backed by a16z. TIX tokenizes tickets as real-world assets (RWAs), enabling venues to access upfront capital from multiple sources, artists to sell directly, and fans to benefit from lower fees and transparent resales. Despite competition, Ticketmaster itself has adopted blockchain, issuing nearly 100 million NFT tickets since 2022. Proponents argue that onchain ticketing reduces fraud, increases transparency, and improves control in secondary markets.

cointelegraph12/12 20:42

Short-term Bitcoin traders were profitable for 66% of 2025: Will profits rise in 2026?

Short-term Bitcoin (BTC) traders were profitable for 66% of 2025, despite BTC posting a negative year-to-date return and struggling to surpass $100,000. The key support level was the STH realized price at $81,000, which acted as a sentiment pivot between panic and recovery phases. BTC’s price repeatedly interacted with this cost basis, leading to alternating periods of profit and loss. STH unrealized losses narrowed from -28% to -12%, indicating reduced selling pressure and potential market stabilization. If BTC holds above $81,000, the recent correction may be ending, setting the stage for a possible expansion phase in 2026.

cointelegraph12/12 20:40