Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Speed1, Inc., a global payments infrastructure firm leveraging the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has secured $8 million in a strategic investment to enhance its Lightning-based Bitcoin and stablecoin payment solutions.

Tether, the leading stablecoin, made a noteworthy decision at the start of the New Year by acquiring 8,888 Bitcoins, signaling its commitment to the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Speed, an India-based company, has raised $8 million in funding from Tether and Ego Death Capital. This investment will support the company's global expansion efforts for its Lightning-powered Bitcoin solutions.

Data from 2025 showcased significant trends in the Bitcoin markets, including robust inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, a milestone of $300 billion in stablecoin supply, and increased volumes in prediction markets.

Tether, a leading company in the digital asset sector, has taken the lead in an $8 million strategic funding round for Speed, a payment solutions provider focused on enhancing Bitcoin Lightning and stablecoin transactions.

Stablecoins are increasingly essential in cryptocurrency trading, decentralized finance (DeFi), and global payment systems, providing dollar stability during market fluctuations. As we approach 2026, investors are considering which stablecoins to invest in for optimal returns.

A significant transfer of $400 million in USDT from HTX to Aave has stirred the decentralized finance (DeFi) community. This substantial transaction has garnered widespread attention within the financial world.

The deployer of the TRUMP memecoin has transferred $94 million in USDC to Coinbase, raising concerns about liquidity and the possibility of selling pressure in 2025.

Wallets linked to the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin project on Solana have moved around $94 million in USD Coin (USDC) to Coinbase.

On-chain data indicates that the deployer of the TRUMP memecoin transferred $94 million in USDC to Coinbase over a span of three weeks, with the funds linked to single-sided liquidity sales.

On-chain data indicates that approximately $94 million USDC was transferred to Coinbase from wallets associated with TRUMP Coin. This development has raised concerns about a significant sell-off and the future of the project.

USDC Treasury, the issuer of USDC, has burned 50 million USDC on the Ethereum blockchain, which is valued at around 50 million US dollars, according to whale data.

Coinbase is collaborating with BC Card to test a payment solution that integrates a domestic QR payment platform with USDC on the Base platform, which is incubated by Coinbase. BC Card indicated that this initiative aims to enhance payment options.

Onchain analysts monitoring the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin on Solana reported significant transfers totaling $94 million in USDC to Coinbase in December from wallets associated with the “Official Trump” team.

The TRUMP Meme Team transferred an additional $33 million USDC from its liquidity pool to Coinbase today, bringing the total amount moved to $94 million over the past 30 days.

Intuit has partnered with Circle to transform global financial solutions by integrating USDC, which aims to improve payment efficiency and streamline transactions.

A remarkable transfer of $348 million USDC from Coinbase Institutional has generated considerable interest in the market, highlighting a major on-chain event.

Amid the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, TRON (TRX) is gaining attention as it shows positive performance while other assets struggle.

In a strategic move, BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased an additional $98 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), taking advantage of year-end tax selling that has suppressed prices.

Bitwise has submitted applications for 11 new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which include Tron (TRX) and Zcash (ZEC). Each ETF is designed to invest approximately 60% of its assets directly in the underlying cryptocurrencies.

TRX has demonstrated notable growth despite a declining cryptocurrency market, prompting an analysis of the underlying causes, key metrics, and forecasts for 2026.

Bitwise has submitted applications for 11 new cryptocurrency strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that aim to invest both directly and indirectly in various cryptocurrencies, including Bittensor and Tron.

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has issued its first crypto-backed loan, using digital assets as collateral in accordance with strict regulations set by the central bank.

Bitwise has submitted applications for 11 new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will track Bittensor, Tron, and other digital assets, indicating a growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency markets.

TRX price has shown signs of a bullish reversal after Justin Sun's $18 million investment in Tron Inc., which is intended to increase TRX holdings from the open market. Analysts are now targeting a potential 25% upside.