Bitwise has launched a new actively managed exchange-traded fund that combines Bitcoin and gold. The product aims to protect investors from currency weakness and inflation risks. The ETF was announced on Jan. 22 by Bitwise Asset Management in partnership with Proficio Capital Partners. It is designed to adjust its holdings as market conditions change. The fund, called the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BPRO. It uses an active strategy rather than fixed asset weights. BPRO blends Bitcoin with gold, silver, other precious metals, and mining stocks. The portfolio must always…
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South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of Bitcoin that was held in government custody. The case involves digital assets seized during criminal proceedings. The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office said multiple Bitcoins went missing in mid-2025. Internal reviews point to a phishing attack as the cause, rather than a direct breach of government systems. According to reports, private key passwords were stored on a portable USB device. An employee later accessed a fraudulent website during a routine check, which exposed the credentials. Once the private keys were compromised, the Bitcoin was transferred out of custody. Because blockchain transfers are irreversible,…
Binance has launched a $40 million WLFI airdrop campaign aimed at users who hold USD1 on the exchange. The program is designed to encourage wider use of the USD1 stablecoin. The campaign runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 20. Binance will distribute WLFI tokens weekly, with the first payout scheduled for Feb. 2. Around $10 million in tokens will be released each week over four weeks. Eligibility is based on users’ USD1 balances held on Binance. Balances in Spot, Funding, Margin, and USDⓈ-M Futures accounts all count, though borrowed funds are excluded from calculations. Binance will use hourly balance snapshots…
Ethereum’s price declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as transaction volumes reached new highs, according to a report from Bitwise. The trend highlights a growing gap between usage and market prices. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said similar disconnects have appeared at past market turning points. In those periods, prices often bottomed while adoption continued to rise and investor interest cooled. The report found that crypto-related equities also fell in 2025, despite industry revenues growing faster than most sectors. Transaction volumes increased, and tokenized real-world assets reached record levels during the year. Stablecoin activity added to the…
US regulators sharply reduced crypto enforcement in 2025 after Paul Atkins took over as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new report shows a major shift in how the agency approaches digital assets. According to Cornerstone Research, the SEC opened just 13 crypto-related enforcement actions in 2025. That number is down from 33 cases in 2024, marking a 60% decline and the lowest level since 2017. The report notes that leadership changes played a key role. Five of the 13 cases were started before Gary Gensler left the agency in January 2025, while eight were launched after Atkins…
Bitcoin is trading close to $90,000 as investors weigh mixed signals from markets, policy, and institutions. Price action remains tight, with traders watching whether the level will hold or break. One key driver is Strive’s plan to raise up to $150 million to strengthen its balance sheet and buy more Bitcoin. The company says it will first reduce debt and cover operations, then use any remaining funds to add BTC. Strive plans to raise the money through a preferred stock offering that pays a variable monthly dividend. Management says this approach limits dilution and supports Bitcoin as a long-term asset…
XRP is gaining momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to make significant moves. Analysts say the digital asset’s chart shows potential for a strong rally, drawing attention from both retail and institutional investors. Recent trading activity shows XRP outperforming larger cryptocurrencies, with volume and price patterns indicating a trend that is somewhat independent of the broader market. This divergence is fueling optimism among traders. Key resistance levels are being tested. If XRP can hold above these points, short-term targets suggest a possible surge to levels not seen since its previous all-time highs. Traders are watching closely for confirmation from on-chain…
The fourth quarter of 2025 may have quietly marked the end of the crypto bear market, according to a new report from digital asset manager Bitwise. While prices remained muted, underlying fundamentals showed significant improvement. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan drew parallels with early 2023, when prices appeared stagnant but the market was beginning to recover after the collapse of FTX. Bitcoin rebounded from lows near $16,000 to almost $98,000 by early 2025. Hougan sees a similar divergence between sentiment and fundamentals emerging in late 2025. Key indicators from Q4 2025 suggest a market bottom may be forming. Ethereum…
Shiba Inu’s lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, has not posted publicly for over 21 days, sparking rumors of a major announcement. His silence comes after the team helped wallet holders affected by the Shibarium hack in December 2025. Kusama, a pseudonymous figure known for steering the Shiba Inu community through product launches and growth phases, has over 1 million followers eagerly awaiting his next moves. Investors are speculating that his absence could signal something significant for the project. From a technical perspective, SHIB recently broke out of a falling wedge pattern, a bullish sign for meme coins. The price is set…
Bitcoin and Asian stocks moved higher on Thursday as investors showed renewed appetite for risk. Markets steadied after President Donald Trump struck a calmer tone on tensions linked to Greenland. Bitcoin rose toward the $90,000 level in early Asian trading. The world’s largest cryptocurrency benefited from easing fears around tariffs and geopolitical escalation. Asian equities followed Wall Street’s gains. Japan’s Nikkei jumped 1.4%, South Korea’s Kospi added 1.6%, and Australia’s ASX 200 rose 0.6%, snapping a recent losing streak. The shift in sentiment came after Trump said a “framework of a future deal” involving NATO and Greenland was taking shape.…