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Crypto’s real-world adoption in 2025 and what builders should expect in 2026

2025 was a year of major shifts for crypto and not just in headlines, but in what actually matters for builders: fundamentals, real-world use cases and sustainable revenu

Stablecoins took over crypto in 2025: Here’s what the data says about 2026 (feat. Chainalysis)

2025 marked a turning point for crypto not in price cycles or hype, but in how the industry is actually used, regulated and understood. In this episode of Byte-Sized Ins

UK crypto regulation is coming: Inside the FCA’s sweeping new consultation

The UK is taking a major step toward fully regulating crypto markets. This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the Financial Conduct Authority’s sweeping new consu

Can ESMA Fix MiCA?: Europe regulated crypto first, now it considers a central regulator

Europe was the first major region to roll out a comprehensive crypto framework, but now it’s rethinking how that framework is enforced. In this episode of Byte-Sized Ins

The first U.S. state to buy Bitcoin: Why is Texas going all in?

Texas just became the first US state to purchase and hold Bitcoin, and it did so during a market downturn, while many institutions and state treasuries were selling or ba

Crypto turbulence in 2025 explained: A practical guide to navigating market volatility

The crypto markets have been battered over the past several weeks with Bitcoin sinking from six-figure highs to the low-$80Ks, more than a trillion dollars wiped from cry

Bitcoin drops fear spikes: Should we be afraid, and is it still an asset “for everyone” (feat. Natalie Brunell)?

Bitcoin plunged below $90,000 this week, hitting a six-month low and sending fear across the crypto community. Extreme bearish sentiment, weakening institutional demand a

The new crypto treasury? Breaking down Grant Cardone’s real estate/Bitcoin hybrid

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, news reporter Vince Quill breaks down one of the most innovative treasury strategies emerging in crypto today: Grant Cardone’s hybrid rea

Are AI crypto traders taking over? The hype, risks and real signals

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into one of crypto’s hottest conversations: the rise of AI-powered trading models and why specialized tools are outperforming gen

Crypto’s power evolution: Lobbying, access, and the future of policy

Crypto’s growing presence in Washington is entering a new phase. Following a high-profile presidential pardon and a surge in political spending across the digital asset s

Crypto ETFs in focus: Are altcoins next for SEC approval?

October is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto ETFs, with 16 applications, many tied to altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, awaiting final decisions from the

Layer-1s in 2025: The backbone of crypto’s next chapter (feat. Algorand)

Layer-1s are still the backbone of crypto, but in 2025 their role is evolving. With Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem booming, modular blockchains on the rise and real-world adopti

MiCA under pressure: Passporting or patchwork in Europe’s crypto market?

Europe’s landmark crypto law, the Markets in Crypto-Assets, promised a unified market across 27 member states. But less than a year into rollout, national regulators are

CBDC in the crosshairs: Congress debates the future of the digital dollar

CBDCs are back in the spotlight as the US Congress returns from recess. Lawmakers have tucked a ban on the digital dollar into the must-pass defense bill, framing it as a

China’s stablecoin push: Can the yuan challenge the dollar?

China is considering launching a yuan-backed stablecoin, a surprising pivot after years of cracking down on crypto and pushing the digital yuan. What’s driving this move,

Bitcoin, big money and the end of the old system: Tim Draper explains

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, venture capital investor and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper joins Cointelegraph reporter Vince Quill for a deep dive into

Crypto treasury boom: Why public companies are stockpiling crypto

In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, we explore the fast-growing world of crypto treasury companies: publicly traded firms using digital assets as strategic reserves. With

Stablecoin boom: The GENIUS Act’s ripple effects worldwide

This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we dive into the groundbreaking passage of the GENIUS Act, examining its profound impacts on stablecoins and global crypto markets.  Joi

Senator Cynthia Lummis and the US crypto comeback: ‘Help is on the way’

This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we sit down with US Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most vocal and informed advocates for digital assets and financial in

The AI revolution is here, don't get left behind: Kevin O'Leary interview

In this special interview, Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary joins Cointelegraph US Reporter Vince Quill for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of