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Just 1–2% – Here’s how retirement funds can change crypto forever

Retirement funds, traditionally risk-averse, are beginning to explore crypto despite its volatility and regulatory uncertainties. While pensions prioritize stability and fiduciary duty, crypto’s double-digit swings and uneven regulations have been major barriers. However, institutional involvement—led by firms like BlackRock—is starting to change the landscape. The introduction of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has attracted significant capital, bringing stricter oversight, custody standards, and risk management practices. Even a small 1–2% allocation from pension funds could further mature the market, reduce extreme volatility, and encourage broader regulatory clarity, making crypto more systemically integrated and less speculative over time.

ambcrypto12/27 20:02

Just 1–2% – Here’s how retirement funds can change crypto forever

ambcrypto12/27 20:02

Bitcoin Mining Crash: Bitmain Slashes Hardware Costs To Stay Afloat

Bitmain has significantly reduced prices for its Bitcoin ASIC hardware, including models like the S19e XP Hydro, to as low as $3 per TH/s, in response to plummeting mining profitability and high inventory levels. This follows the April 2024 halving, which cut block rewards, and a sharp Bitcoin price drop from its October 2025 peak. Mining revenue per TH/s has hit multi-year lows, forcing operators to reassess expansion and seek cheaper equipment or power. The price cuts are aimed at clearing stock quickly, triggering secondary market declines and bulk sales. While some miners see short-term relief with low power costs, the industry faces potential consolidation unless Bitcoin’s price recovers.

bitcoinist12/27 19:32

Bitcoin Mining Crash: Bitmain Slashes Hardware Costs To Stay Afloat

bitcoinist12/27 19:32

VC Investment Trends Shift: Public Chains and AI Cool Down; Prediction and Payment Take the Lead

Venture capital investment in the crypto sector is shifting significantly, moving away from previously dominant areas like Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains and AI projects. According to recent data, out of 73 projects that raised over $10 million in the past three months, almost none were new public chains. Similarly, AI × Web3 sector saw only two major raises, totaling $22.8 million. Instead, prediction markets and payment systems are now attracting substantial capital. Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi alone secured over $3.15 billion, driven by Polymarket’s accurate election forecasts and growing user engagement. The payment and banking sector raised nearly $1.3 billion, with companies like Ripple Labs and Rapyd leading large rounds. Stablecoin transaction volumes now rival Visa, highlighting the sector’s expansion. Real World Assets (RWA) are also gaining traction, with over $850 million raised—led by Figure’s $787.5 million IPO. Tokenized assets on-chain now exceed $36 billion. Additionally, user-friendly infrastructure projects, such as simplified wallets and onboarding tools, are receiving significant investment to attract mainstream adoption. While DeFi remains active with around $740 million in funding, it no longer dominates VC attention. The trend indicates a clear pivot toward applications with real-world use cases and revenue potential over pure infrastructure.

Odaily星球日报12/27 13:41

VC Investment Trends Shift: Public Chains and AI Cool Down; Prediction and Payment Take the Lead

Odaily星球日报12/27 13:41

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant For Crypto Mining? Putin Claims US Interest

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed the United States is interested in using the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s electricity for crypto mining and supplying power to Ukraine, according to a report citing Russian media. The plant, Europe’s largest nuclear facility, was captured by Russian forces in 2022 and has since halted power generation. While crypto mining—an energy-intensive process—could utilize excess energy, reactivating the plant remains complex. All six reactors are shut down, and the International Atomic Energy Agency states that restart is impossible while military conflict continues. Meanwhile, Bitcoin trades around $88,600.

bitcoinist12/27 04:03

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant For Crypto Mining? Putin Claims US Interest

bitcoinist12/27 04:03

Cross-Chain, Copy Trading, Lightning Orders... Six Aggregators to Keep You Ahead in the Prediction Market

In 2025, prediction markets are rapidly growing, led by platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. A key development is the rise of prediction market aggregators—advanced tools that integrate DeFi features like whale tracking, copy trading, lightning-fast orders, cross-chain liquidity, and stop-loss mechanisms. These platforms enhance trading efficiency and strategic options. Six notable aggregators are highlighted: - **TradeFox** (formerly factCheck): Acts as a professional terminal integrating Polymarket, Kalshi, and SxBet. It offers easy access with BTC/SOL deposits, copy trading, and instant order execution while preserving native platform benefits. - **Converge**: A data-focused aggregator and trading terminal offering real-time odds comparison, liquidity analysis, and low-slippage trading across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Limitless. - **Predictefy**: A comprehensive terminal (not a bot) providing deep data aggregation, arbitrage opportunities, and visual tools to compare markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. - **Synthesis**: A full-featured terminal with a unified self-custody account system using dflow protocol for seamless multi-chain USDC transactions. It includes advanced tools like limit orders and arbitrage detection. - **Verso Trading**: A minimalist, data-oriented tool for filtering and tracking markets on Kalshi and Polymarket based on odds, volume, and timeframes. - **Rocket**: An innovative, yet-to-launch platform using a unique model of 5-second settlement rounds and a unified margin account to reduce risk and improve capital efficiency. These aggregators address market fragmentation by connecting isolated liquidity pools, serving as both arbitrage tools for professionals and accessibility bridges for casual users. They are evolving into essential infrastructure, driving prediction markets from speculative betting toward efficient, financialized global information markets.

Odaily星球日报12/27 02:35

Cross-Chain, Copy Trading, Lightning Orders... Six Aggregators to Keep You Ahead in the Prediction Market

Odaily星球日报12/27 02:35

Weekly Editor's Picks (1220-1226)

Weekly Editor's Picks (Dec 20-26) by Odaily Planet Daily features curated insights from the past week. Key topics include: - **Investing & Startups**: Bitcoin underperformed gold and U.S. stocks in 2025, attributed to liquidity flows into AI-driven assets and reduced volatility via ETFs. The U.S. may use crypto to manage its $37 trillion debt. The market is shifting from retail to institutional dominance, with only 15% of new tokens gaining value post-launch. Advice for 2026: lower fundraising targets, focus on product, and embrace realism. - **Stablecoins & Payments**: Top 1,000 wallets control 84% of stablecoin transaction volume, highlighting centralization risks. - **Prediction Markets**: Kalshi’s report shows crowd consensus outperforms Wall Street in complex forecasts like CPI. - **Bitcoin & Ethereum**: Bitcoin’s 2025 development focused on quantum threat defense, layered functionality, and decentralized infrastructure. ETHGas introduced futures and pre-confirmations for block space, enhancing cost certainty. - **CeFi & DeFi**: Coinbase and Robinhood are evolving into super-apps, integrating stocks, crypto, futures, and prediction markets. Fixed-rate lending remains niche in DeFi due to user behavior misalignment. Aave captures more value than protocols built on it, sparking governance debates. - **Also Covered**: Polymarket’s migration from Polygon, meme coin performance, and weekly highlights including U.S. crypto integration progress, regulatory updates, and security incidents.

marsbit12/27 02:17

Weekly Editor's Picks (1220-1226)

marsbit12/27 02:17

From Aztec to Zcash: Privacy Evolving from 'Gray Industry Tool' to 'Institutional Necessity'

From Aztec to Zcash: The Rise of Pragmatic Privacy in Blockchain In 2025, blockchain privacy evolved from a niche concern to a mainstream priority, driven by the concept of "pragmatic privacy" that balances individual anonymity with regulatory compliance. This shift is marked by the strong performance of privacy-focused assets like Zcash and new institutional initiatives. Several new privacy-centric blockchains launched or advanced significantly. Aztec Network's Ignition L2 mainnet went live, raising over 6,100 ETH. Nillion launched its "blind computer" mainnet for encrypted data computation. Cosmos-based Namada introduced a "composable privacy" L1, while Miden spun out from Polygon to build its own privacy chain. Umbra raised $154.9 million in an ICO to build on Solana. Horzen transitioned to a Base L3 privacy solution. Institutions are actively embracing privacy. Coinbase hired a team from Iron Fish to develop privacy primitives for Base. Circle is testing a privacy-preserving wrapped USDC (USDCx) on Aleo. The Canton Network and EY's Nightfall L2 are focusing on confidential enterprise solutions. The Ethereum Foundation formed a dedicated "Privacy Cluster" and an "Institutional Privacy Working Group." Vitalik Buterin also launched Kohaku, an open-source wallet framework for compliant privacy. At the application layer, tools like 0xbow's Privacy Pools (based on Vitalik's research) and Railgun (using "proof of innocence") allow users to anonymize transactions without aiding illicit activity. Zcash's shielded pool supply grew to nearly 25%, indicating steady adoption. This collective progress signals that privacy is no longer a marginal feature but a core institutional and user requirement.

比推12/26 22:33

From Aztec to Zcash: Privacy Evolving from 'Gray Industry Tool' to 'Institutional Necessity'

比推12/26 22:33

Social engineering accounts for majority of crypto TVL exploits in 2025, report shows

In 2025, crypto theft and exploits have resulted in over $2.53 billion in losses, with broader theft estimates reaching up to $3.4 billion. Social engineering emerged as the dominant attack method, accounting for 55.3% ($1.39 billion) of total exploit-related value. Private key compromises represented 15% ($0.37 billion), while other techniques like infinite mint attacks and smart contract exploits made up the remainder. North Korea-linked hackers were the most prolific threat actors, responsible for at least $2.02 billion in stolen crypto, largely due to a $1.4 billion breach of the Bybit exchange. The data indicates a shift in exploitation focus from technical vulnerabilities to human and operational weaknesses, emphasizing the need for improved user security, key management, and operational safeguards rather than solely relying on code fixes.

ambcrypto12/26 21:12

Social engineering accounts for majority of crypto TVL exploits in 2025, report shows

ambcrypto12/26 21:12

Cardano Founder Pushes Back on ADA Dump Allegations After Major Price Fall

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has publicly denied allegations that he sold a significant amount of his ADA holdings when the token's price was near its all-time high of $3. He refuted the claims directly on social media platform X, stating, "Because I didn't dump. No matter how much you bots lie, it doesn't make it true." The accusations resurfaced during a period of significant price decline for ADA, which is currently down approximately 88.6% from its 2021 peak. Hoskinson emphasized that he has not sold his ADA during the peak or at any point since, dismissing the narrative as misinformation spread by bots.

TheNewsCrypto12/26 19:37

Cardano Founder Pushes Back on ADA Dump Allegations After Major Price Fall

TheNewsCrypto12/26 19:37

Solana and Hyperliquid dominate 2025 chain revenue!

Solana and Hyperliquid are the top blockchain revenue generators in 2025, with Solana leading at $1.3 billion and Hyperliquid following with $816 million—both surpassing Ethereum. Solana maintains high transaction volumes and revenue despite stable TVL ($7B–$12B), driven by usage in DeFi, memecoin trading, and DePIN. Hyperliquid, a specialized derivatives platform, saw TVL grow from $2B to a $6B peak before stabilizing around $4.1B, with revenue remaining strong due to sustained trading activity. Both networks demonstrate that execution efficiency and high-throughput usage, rather than TVL size or social sentiment, are key to value capture in 2025.

ambcrypto12/26 19:23

Solana and Hyperliquid dominate 2025 chain revenue!

ambcrypto12/26 19:23

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