Author: Cryptocurrency Decoded

Drift Protocol sent on-chain messages to four ETH wallets holding stolen funds, publicly naming suspects after a 53% TVL crash. Here’s what we know. Drift Protocol has gone public. The DeFi platform sent on-chain messages to four Ethereum wallets believed to be holding funds from its recent exploit. The move...

The crypto market rarely moves in a straight line, and recent activity shows how quickly sentiment can shift across major assets and newer entries alike. A look at the top crypto gainers today, including BlockDAG, Ethereum, XRP, and Chainlink, highlights a mix of early momentum, steady development, and changing market...

Grayscale files TAO ETF on NYSE, giving institutions Bittensor access as price tightens near $308 ahead of breakout move. Grayscale has filed to list a Bittensor exchange-traded fund on the New York Stock Exchange.  The product, called the Grayscale Bittensor Trust, gives investors exposure to TAO without directly buying or...

Shrinking profit supply and rising losses suggest Bitcoin is entering a mid-bear phase, not full capitulation. Bitcoin’s on-chain structure is shifting toward conditions often seen during bear markets. Data from CryptoQuant and Glassnode shows a steady compression in profitable supply alongside a rise in loss-making holdings. These changes suggest mounting...

Falling crypto losses in Q1 2026 mask rising private key attacks and more coordinated, targeted threat activity Crypto-related exploits slowed sharply in early 2026, offering a brief respite for the industry. Losses fell far below levels seen a year ago, when a single incident skewed totals dramatically. Despite the decline,...

Retail Bitcoin activity has dropped to its lowest point since 2017. Here’s what on-chain data reveals about shifting investor behavior. Bitcoin’s retail base is quietly stepping back. On-chain analyst Darkfost recently flagged a striking trend: retail participation in Bitcoin markets has fallen to levels not seen since 2017.  The 30-day...

Ethereum Foundation stakes $46.64M ETH, reaching $96.59M total, signaling a shift from selling tokens to earning yield through staking. The Ethereum Foundation has made a major move by staking more Ethereum tokens. The most recent move puts approximately 46.64 million dollars worth of ETH into its staking pool. Consequently, its...

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026 for $289.5M. Other miners, including MARA and Bhutan, also offloaded thousands of BTC recently. Bitcoin miners have been selling large amounts of BTC lately. Riot Platforms sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026, generating net proceeds of $289.5 million.  The average net price...

Chainlink whale wallets holding 1M+ LINK jumped 25% in a year. Here’s what that signals for LINK price as markets eye a potential reversal. Chainlink is attracting large-scale investors.  Data shared by Santiment shows that the number of wallets holding one million or more LINK tokens grew from 100 to...

Polymarket integrates Pyth Pro to power real-time pricing for gold, equities, and commodities. Here’s what traders need to know. Polymarket has taken a significant step beyond its prediction market roots.  The platform has integrated Pyth Pro to power a new range of traditional asset markets. These include gold, silver, major...