List of popular cryptocurrencies as of December 31, 2025, with the top three being: elizaOS, Canton, Beta Finance

TradFi on-chain transformation is faster than expected! Bitwise: Iran conflict has already reshaped the financial landscape over the weekend

In the article "Changing the Weekend of Finance," Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan pointed out that traditional finance in the US and Israel paused during the crackdown on Iran, with the crypto platform Hyperliquid becoming a trading hub, indicating that the pace of TradFi transformation onto the chain may accelerate. Over the weekend, Hyperliquid's trading volume exceeded $11.5 billion, demonstrating the practicality of on-chain finance during market closures and forcing institutional investors to adapt.

Middle East conflict impacts Asian stock markets, Bitcoin holds at $67,000, Ethereum and Solana come under pressure and retreat

Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions continue, and risk aversion in Asian financial markets intensifies, leading to significant declines in major stock indices. Bitcoin experiences a slight dip but remains within a key range, with market focus on institutional funding and ETF inflows. Mainstream cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana pull back as risk appetite contracts. Uncertainty in the macro environment and volatility in the energy markets increase market pressure.

AI Agent Test: "Bitcoin, USD" Choose One, 36 Models Overwhelmingly Prefer BTC: More Stable and Reliable than Fiat Currency

Research from the Bitcoin Policy Institute shows that among 36 AI models, 48.3% prefer Bitcoin, with no models choosing fiat currency. Bitcoin is favored for long-term value preservation, while stablecoins outperform Bitcoin in payment scenarios. The study also acknowledges methodological limitations, and AI preferences do not necessarily reflect actual adoption.

Pi Network Price Prediction: The $0.20 level remains feasible as 3 signals point in the same direction

Coinphoton warns that the recent Pi Network price increase reflects buying fatigue rather than a true bullish reversal. Although PI's price surged 58.1% in four days, it faced resistance at $0.2. There may still be potential for a breakout in March, especially if Bitcoin exceeds $70,000.

Ray Dalio warns of four major weaknesses of Bitcoin: BTC is unlikely to become a hedge asset, and there is only one gold in the world

Ray Dalio pointed out in an interview that gold is the only reliable hedge asset, warning that Bitcoin cannot become a long-term store of value due to four major flaws: privacy issues, lack of backing, technological risks, and its correlation with tech stocks. He analyzed the fiscal crisis facing the United States and called on investors to pay attention to historical cycles and financial balance.

Bitcoin Wobbles Despite $1B ETF Inflows Amid Rising Oil Prices

_Oil shock and Fed uncertainty pressure Bitcoin, while ETF inflows fail to restore strong institutional demand._ Bitcoin swung sharply after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered a weekend risk-off move across