On March 12, 2026, US lawmakers led by Senator Adam Schiff unveiled the DEATH BETS Act to block prediction markets from listing contracts tied to war, terrorism, assassination or an individual's death. The bill would bar any exchange registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from offering these products, with Representative Mike Levin introducing a matching measure in the House. Supporters say the proposal is meant to remove regulatory discretion and fully prohibit controversial markets that have included contracts on geopolitical events and leadership changes.

On January 9, 2026, video platform Rumble announced a partnership with stablecoin issuer Tether to roll out a non-custodial crypto wallet integrated into its site. The Rumble Wallet enables users to tip creators in Bitcoin, USDT and Tether Gold, and supports fiat on- and off-ramps via MoonPay as part of Rumble's broader push for alternative monetization tools.

On December 18, 2025, Bank of America warned that investor cash has dropped to 3.3% in its December Global Fund Manager Survey, the series’ lowest reading. Allocations to stocks and commodities are at their highest since February 2022, and BofA’s playbook views cash below 4% as a sell signal, with 5% or more a buy zone.

On December 18, 2025, Robert Kiyosaki warned that hyperinflation is approaching after a recent Federal Reserve rate cut, saying life could become very expensive for those unprepared. He said he bought more silver and forecast $200 per ounce in 2026, up from $20 in 2024, and indicated he may add Bitcoin once markets settle, citing its 21 million cap.

Ethereum's ability to sustain its recent upward momentum depends on Bitcoin holding above its 50-week moving average at approximately $103,000, according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen. If Bitcoin closes below this technical threshold for two consecutive weeks, it could signal the end of Ethereum's current cycle. Bitcoin currently trades at $98,653, having already slipped below the key level.