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Web3 Foundation (W3F) is making a strategic shift away from its traditional open Grants Program and providing streamlined funding for a product-focused vision for Polkadot and its ecosystem.The Grants Program launched more than six years ago, before Polkadot went live, and played a critical role in bootstrapping the ecosystem. It helped attract thousands of applications and supported the delivery of hundreds of milestones across core infrastructure, tooling, and early ecosystem needs. Over the early years of Polkadot ecosystem development, the W3F-funded open grants program with transparent processes (tracked publicly via platforms like GitHub) proved to be the most effective way…

XRP trades near $1.86 as ETF inflows clash with weak price momentum. Technical setups hint at a rebound, but $1.77 support remains critical. The 2026 outlook hinges on adoption, usage growth, and valuation debates. XRP enters 2026 caught between ambitious long-term projections and growing short-term scepticism. With price performance lagging despite strong institutional signals, the debate around where XRP heads next has intensified, especially after the altcoin slipped below $2. XRP trades sideways as conviction remains split XRP is currently trading near $1.86, giving it a market capitalisation of roughly $113 billion and placing it among the largest digital assets…

Bitcoin heads into 2026 with a clear macro risk: President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. In 2025, crypto traders saw tariff headlines move prices as fast as ETF flows.Several tariff levers now sit on the 2026 runway. Some already have dates. Others depend on diplomacy and court fights. Either way, they can flip sentiment from risk-on to risk-off in hours.How Trump Tariffs Moved Crypto in 2025Tariff escalations in 2025 repeatedly triggered broad sell-offs across crypto. Sponsored SponsoredWhen Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China in early February, Bitcoin slid to a three-week low near $91,400. Etherum fell about 25% over…

The crypto market will be bleeding into 2026 depsite other major assets gaining; however, there will be a chance for crypto to play catch-up in the new year, according to market intelligence platform Santiment.In an X post on Tuesday, analysts from Santiment said that Bitcoin (BTC) is trailing gold and the S&P 500 stock market index, with both having made slight recoveries after a crash in November. Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 has gained 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, trading for around $88,000 as of Wednesday. Bitcoin is trailing behind gold and…

With Democrats favored at 75% to win the U.S. House of Representatives majority in 2026 on prediction market Kalshi, Representative Maxine Waters’ new criticism of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins’ crypto policies could gain more energy.Though Congress remains on its winter break, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee called Monday for Atkins to testify before the committee, where she wants him to answer for the dismissal of significant digital assets industry enforcement actions.”The SEC has terminated or stayed major enforcement actions against multiple crypto companies and individuals that had been credibly accused of major violations…

Haseeb Qureshi, a managing partner at crypto-focused venture firm Dragonfly, says 2026 is shaping up to be a year when crypto’s long-running trends assert themselves rather than reset, even if markets deliver sharp moves in both directions.In a Dec. 29 post on X, Qureshi outlined a wide-ranging outlook that reflects a broader investor reassessment after several volatile cycles, with durability, distribution and real-world usage taking precedence over rapid experimentation.Markets and blockchainsQureshi expects bitcoin to finish 2026 above $150,000, while accounting for a smaller share of the overall crypto market. He framed that combination as a sign that activity elsewhere could…

The bitcoin price continued to swing around the $90,000 level during thin holiday trading, rising and falling in sharp moves that lacked any volume needed for a sustained breakout. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose about 2.6% during low-liquidity sessions and held above $86,000 over the week, but was unable to sustain its $90,000 level in Monday’s Asian trading hours, according to market data.  At time of writing, the bitcoin price was trading at $87,465 on Tuesday, with a 24-hour volume of about $52 billion and little change over the past day.  The cryptocurrency sits roughly 3% below its recent day…

Most of the time, an actor’s show day starts long before the curtain goes up. The day could start with an early call, then go on to sound checks, rehearsals, costume fittings, and finally a performance that keeps everyone on their toes. Being an actor isn’t just about learning lines and getting the choreography right; it’s also about being ready for anything that comes your way.Actors can stay focused, comfortable, and consistent for long periods of time thanks to small, everyday things. These simple tools, like a throat lozenge to help with a dry mouth before a cue, a snack…

Nearly a quarter of all stablecoins are now sitting on exchanges, largely unused and waiting for direction. Stablecoin supply has climbed to a record $314 billion in 2025, with $69 billion now parked on centralized exchanges, according to the latest data from CryptoQuant. The scale and concentration of this liquidity, much of it sitting idle, have sharpened focus on whether the market is primed for its next major move once sentiment flips. $69B in Stablecoins Cluster on Binance as Liquidity Waits CryptoQuant contributor Crazzyblockk wrote on December 29 that exchange-held stablecoin reserves stand at $69 billion, representing about 22% of…

In 2025, several major cryptocurrency firms took significant steps onto Wall Street, as Circle, Bullish, and eToro launched initial public offerings (IPOs), while Kraken prepared for its own market entry. This movement marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry as it seeks to gain a stronger foothold in traditional financial markets. The decision by these crypto companies to go public is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on the growing interest and acceptance of digital assets in mainstream finance. By entering public markets, these firms aim to enhance their credibility and attract a broader range of investors. According…