Crypto news

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While Ethereum (ETH) may be lounging about 1.5% lower than its previous high from last month, it sauntered into 2026 with the confidence of a cat who just caught a laser pointer. With year-to-date figures showcasing a robust 5.5% uptick, the tableau of onchain metrics is nothing short of a fireworks display, with daily transactions breaking records like they’re going out of style.

The scam leverages references to NIGHT and ATMA token rewards via the Diffusion Staking Basket program. Genius, really. Who wouldn’t trust a basket full of tokens named after the night and a type of bread? 🥖✨

Surprise, surprise! XRP, the cryptocurrency that thought it’d star in a happy-ending sequel after its SEC courtroom drama, is now stuck in a real cliffhanger. 🎬

Just a moment ago, our dear President, in a tone that might be expected of a gentleman with too much confidence, addressed the public, hinting perhaps at further adventures against Mexico-further evidence that international relations are as predictable as a Regency ball. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s president and his wife have apparently been “transported,” which could be taken as either a sign of remarkable efficiency or an appalling breach of diplomatic etiquette. 🕴️🚔

Open interest, the number of open positions (both long and short), has had a bit of a workout lately, spiking like a teenager’s enthusiasm for TikTok. This indicates more liquidity, volatility, and, let’s be honest, drama in the derivative market. But here’s the kicker: ETH’s open interest is lounging around $20 to $21 billion, well below its previous peak of $30 billion. So, while it’s not exactly a snooze fest, it’s also not a forced-liquidation apocalypse waiting to happen near $3,000. Phew! 😌

Santiment, a group of humans who apparently get paid to stare at blockchain data until their eyes water, noticed DOGE causing quite the stir online. Imagine their surprise when they realized people still care about a cryptocurrency based on a Shiba Inu meme from 2013. 🕵️♂️💸

The Argentine cryptocurrency scene is thriving in 2026, much like a man in a sauna who’s finally found his groove. Analysts claim the use cases for crypto are “evolving,” which is code for “we’re not just hoarding dollars anymore.”

This week, in a shocking twist that could only be outdone by a daytime soap opera, cryptocurrency mining and trading activities were officially legalized in Turkmenistan! The man behind the curtain, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, signed the laws at the end of November, and voilà, they became effective on Thursday. Who knew November was a month for groundbreaking legislation? 🎉

With bullish bets building fast, investors are now asking one key question, is this just a short bounce, or the start of something bigger? Well, if “something bigger” involves a dog wearing a monocle and a top hat, then yes. 🐕🎩