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Matador Technologies Secures Regulatory Approval to Raise Up to CAD 80 Million for Bitcoin Acquisition Matador Technologies, a prominent player in Bitcoin-focused financial services, has received approval from the Ontario Securities Commission to raise up to CAD 80

HS Dent Investment Company founder Harry Dent warns that the most severe market crash in history will arrive in 2026. He predicts that the current super bubble, which has lasted nearly 17 years, will burst, leading to a 90% decline in the stock market, described as the worst market environment since the Great Depression. Dent forecasts that by the end of 2026, Bitcoin could drop to $30,000, with downside potential as low as $15,600.

The domestic stock market declined slightly, with the KOSPI index falling 0.21%, and individual investors net selling over 700 billion KRW; the KOSDAQ index decreased by 0.47%. The Korean won against the US dollar depreciated, and international gold prices and domestic gold prices also declined.

Historical data shows extended altcoin consolidations often precede 3x–5x recovery phases. Utility-driven networks are showing stronger resilience than speculative assets. 2026 is increasingly viewed as a potential structural inflection point for select altcoins.

BlackRock senior strategists Amanda Lynam and Dominique Bly released a new report indicating that the Federal Reserve's room to cut interest rates by 2026 is quite limited. After accumulating a 175 basis point cut since September 2024, the Federal Reserve's policy rate is approaching a neutral level. LSEG data shows that the market currently expects only two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2026.

The U.S. Congress is currently reviewing comprehensive legislation to regulate the crypto industry, but passing it before the 2026 midterm elections remains uncertain. Crypto advocates say there is only a 50-60% chance the bill will become law. The Senate Banking Committee plans to review the bill in early 2026, but it must be coordinated with the version from the Agriculture Committee. The risk of a U.S. government shutdown and the timing pressure of Trump’s midterm elections leave lawmakers with only the first half of 2026 as the window for action.

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead. Bitwise

Kaspa (KAS) is going through a quiet but important shift. While price action has stayed relatively muted, on-chain data shows a clear change in who is holding KAS.  Short-term traders are slowly stepping out, while medium- and long-term holders continue to increase their share. This kind of

On-Chain Data Analytics Company CryptoQuant Issues Warning: Due to a明显 weakening in Bitcoin demand momentum, cryptocurrencies may have entered a bear market, and the subsequent downside risk cannot be ignored. CryptoQuant recently released a report stating: "The demand growth for (Bitcoin) has明显 slowed down, indicating that the market will enter a bear market. Since 2023, Bitcoin has experienced three waves of spot demand, driven by the US spot ETF listing, the US presidential election, and Bitcoin reserve companies." However, since early October 2025, this demand growth has fallen below the long-term trend line, indicating that the new buying interest in this cycle has been largely absorbed by the market, causing Bitcoin to lose a key support level. Based on the current weakness, CryptoQuant believes that the downside risk for Bitcoin is gradually emerging, with "70,000 USD" being the first major threshold.

_Hong Kong advances crypto regulation by approving licensing plans for virtual asset dealers, custodians, and advisors to strengthen oversight._ Hong Kong has taken another major step toward tighter crypto oversight. Plans to license crypto dealers and custodians confirmed by regulators. The

Large BTC holders are consolidating, with a 2.2% decrease in wallets but a 136,670 BTC increase. Analysts are divided; some predict a rise to $70K, while others see Bitcoin in a sideways trend. Long-term holders remain optimistic amidst tightening supply.

Altcoin volume now stands at 4× Bitcoin levels, signaling strong accumulation activity at cycle lows despite bearish market sentiment. Ethereum and Solana are leading high-cap inflows, with elevated volume suggesting long-term positioning rather than short-term speculation. Rising volume

Aave (AAVE) faces declining borrowing demand, leading to a 70% drop in borrowing volume and a 35% decrease in token value. Despite $50 billion in deposits, reduced rates have driven users to competitors, impacting revenue and signaling a need for improved borrowing incentives.

The stablecoin sector continues to display notable traction across the globe. Particularly, $USDT, $USDC, and $USDe are leading the list of top stablecoins in terms of market capitalization. As per the data from Phoenix Group, the rising growth of the stablecoin world has pushed its total market cap