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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has reignited debate around blockchain infrastructure after commenting on recent moves by traditional finance firms into tokenization. Responding to news around the Canton Network, Hoskinson said legacy finance is trying to recreate systems that XRP and Cardano-linked projects are already building, but at a much smaller scale.

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XRP Ledger is showing a notable post-holiday signal that investors should not ignore. Active user count on the network recently peaked near 191,000, with current levels stabilizing around 170,000 and slowly creeping higher.

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TL;DR: Over 40% of Ethereum supply is underwater; supply in profit fell from 75% to 59% as ETH traded $2,973.78. Whales diverged: Erik Voorhees moved 1,635 ETH ($4.81M) to THORChain for BCH; Arthur Hayes sent ETH to exchanges, rotating into “high-quality DeFi names.

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Crypto analyst Skipper has drawn attention to a significant development for XRP, even as it continues to trade below the psychological $2 level. Based on this development, the selling pressure could be easing for the altcoin, while ETFs continue to contribute to buying pressure as they maintain their inflow streak.

 

Following a pause on Christmas Day, Blackrock resumed selling, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being moved to Coinbase, according to on-chain sources.

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The market is rising today after a few days of correction, according to CoinMarketCap.

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Solana (SOL) is currently eyeing the $140 milestone, as hinted by some key metrics. Specifically, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows an upward curve, indicating a possible Solana price reversal.

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Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

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XRP's 2025 rally has unwound sharply, with the token shedding roughly $98 billion in market value from its peak earlier this year, despite renewed trading activity and elevated volumes toward year-end.

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Bitcoin just got the kind of chart setup that makes even confident dip-buyers check their leverage twice today. On the weekly BTC/USDT chart, the price is around $88,690 and the market participants are better to stare at a death-cross setup with about two days left in the current candle.

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New framework positions Ethereum alongside Internet and GPS as foundational infrastructure technology

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XRP is approaching a moment that could define its next market phase. The token is trading near a long-standing resistance level that, if cleared, would mean a renewed advance in the broader bull cycle.

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The crypto market is trading relatively quiet amid the holidays as investors readjust positioning at year-end.

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Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2026, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, and his reasoning is based more on economics than excitement. The main idea is simple: Bitcoin's supply is limited, while demand from large investors keeps growing. When demand rises and supply stays tight, prices usually move higher.

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As 2025 comes to an end, Ripple's XRP finds itself at a pivotal juncture following a year of mixed fortunes. Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, successfully concluded its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a case that had persisted since late 2020.

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Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has denied selling ADA at $3 after being accused of dumping holdings and refusing to buy back at $0.36 as the token trades down 58% year-to-date. Hoskinson Pushes Back On Dump Accusations Hoskinson posted on X on Dec. 25 to wish followers a Merry Christmas.

 

On December 25, Bitcoin remained stable at around $87,489, marking a notably calm trading session. The cryptocurrency hovered near the lower end of its intraday range, demonstrating a cautious market sentiment amidst the typically quiet holiday period.

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Cardano price remains in a deep bear market, continuing a sell-off that started in December last year when it peaked at $1.3245. It was trading at $0.3565, down by ~73% from its December peak, and its lowest point since November last year.

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Bitcoin's hashrate has fallen over the last 3 months, and analysts at VanEck say this could be bullish for bitcoin's price in the short term if history is a reliable guide. Some will call it hopium – others, copium.

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Layer-2 netflow data reveals subdued activity as ETH remains range-bound following decline from $4,800

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Bitcoin SEC filings hit 8,000 in 2025, driven by ETF growth and new U.S. crypto laws. Is a 2026 rally next?

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The outlook for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2026 is starting to improve after months of sustained sell pressure following the Oct.10 liquidation event. What Happened: According to 10x Research, a rare convergence of options positioning, compressed volatility and technical exhaustion is creating conditions that have historically preceded larger price moves.

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XRP price has struggled to regain traction over recent weeks, with multiple failed recovery attempts deepening bearish pressure. The token remains locked in a downtrend, reflecting hesitation across the broader crypto market.

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TL;DR: Doctor Profit expects a prolonged bear market for Bitcoin and sees a potential bottom in September to October 2026 this cycle. He moved remaining USDT to banking, holds no liquid crypto, and runs a BTC short at $115,000 to $125,000.

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Ethereum price struggles to break $3,000 resistance, a move that could kickstart a rally to its all-time high.