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Crypto ETF flows, hacks, and regulatory shifts set tone for 2026 |
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January 1, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
ETF inflows, major exchange hacks, and fresh regulatory changes drive crypto markets into 2026
ETF Flows: XRP and US crypto ETFs logged strong inflows in 2025 despite recent outflows, highlighting investor appetite ahead of regulatory clarity. Security: Bybit suffered a $1.46 billion Ethereum cold wallet hack in 2025, marking one of the largest crypto thefts and driving renewed focus on exchange security. Regulation: US CFTC appointed Amir Zaidi as chief of staff, signaling intensified crypto oversight; South Korea proposed ownership limits on exchanges, heightening regulatory attention.
Watch: Monitor Bitcoin’s price near $87K amid balanced pressure, and track policy developments including US digital asset market structure bills and crypto ETF filings.
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XRP adoption rises with ETF inflows absorbing supply, signaling growth into 2026
ETF inflows into XRP hit $18 billion in 2025, helping absorb supply amid infrastructure growth, though whale selling capped price recovery.
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Bybit hack makes Kim Jong Un crypto's most influential in 2025
Bybit was hacked for $1.46 billion in Ethereum from its cold wallet in 2025, contributing to $2.72 billion lost across crypto exchanges and DeFi, prompting tighter security and regulatory focus.
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Bitcoin enters 2026 near $87,000 with balanced buyer-seller pressure
Bitcoin remains stuck in a symmetrical triangle pattern around $87K amid thin liquidity and neutral ETF flows, with institutional buying steady and outlook cautiously bullish.
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US CFTC appoints Amir Zaidi as chief of staff ahead of pivotal regulatory year
Amir Zaidi, known for his role in approving Bitcoin futures, returns to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission signaling stronger crypto regulatory oversight in 2026.
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South Korea proposes 15-20% ownership caps on crypto exchanges, threatening major deals
South Korean regulators proposed a rule limiting major shareholders’ stakes in crypto exchanges to 15-20%, compelling exchange founders to divest significant shares and injecting regulatory uncertainty.
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• US and global crypto ETFs posted first monthly outflows of 2025 with $2.95 billion withdrawn in November after peaking in September.
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CryptoNews
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• Tether added nearly 9,000 BTC in Q4 2025, raising its holdings to over 96,000 BTC—the fifth-largest wallet worldwide.
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BeInCrypto
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• Ethereum recorded $67 million of ETF inflows late in 2025 despite price stagnation below $3,000, indicating renewed institutional interest.
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BeInCrypto
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• Binance market maker account hacked amid BROCCOLI token manipulation, enabling a $1 million profit from aggressive buying.
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BeInCrypto
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• South Korea’s new proposals have unsettled industry deals while global regulators eye digital asset market structure reform early this year.
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Cointelegraph
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• Russia plans criminal penalties including forced labor for unregistered bitcoin mining to boost enforcement after low compliance.
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Bitcoin Magazine
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• China’s digital yuan begins paying interest on wallet balances starting 2026, breaking typical CBDC norms globally.
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BeInCrypto
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• US Representative Warren Davidson warns stablecoin and digital ID regulations risk eroding financial privacy and freedom.
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Cointelegraph
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• Coinbase expects 2025’s crypto growth drivers including regulation, ETFs, and tokenization to accelerate adoption further in 2026.
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Cointelegraph
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• Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks crypto promotion lawsuit dismissed by US federal judge for lack of jurisdiction.
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CryptoNews
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