Terra Luna Classic recorded an almost 20% price spike on New Year's Eve, with LUNC trading near $0.000045 and its market capitalization approaching $250 million. The move followed a 5.33 billion LUNC burn linked to Binance's fee-burning program and was accompanied by a sharp rise in trading volume to about $110 million. Ongoing community burns have now removed more than 436 billion LUNC since the 2022 collapse, while price action remains constrained between key support at $0.000039 and resistance in the $0.000043–$0.000049 range.

On January 1, 2026, the UK began enforcing the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework, compelling crypto platforms to submit detailed user data directly to HMRC. Reports covering 2026 activity are due by May 31, 2027, and from 2027 HMRC will share data with other CARF jurisdictions. Non-compliance risks include penalties up to £300 per user, back taxes, and further investigations.

As 2026 began, BROCCOLI(714) on BNB Chain surged nearly 1200% before reversing sharply. The spike coincided with a suspected market‑maker compromise, driving trading volume up about 4800% to roughly $500 million. A trader reported around $1 million profit during the volatility, and Binance said it is investigating without confirming a direct hack.

BitMNR, described as the world's largest Ethereum treasury firm, has staked about 74,880 ETH valued near $219 million, marking its first move into Ethereum's proof-of-stake system. The company holds roughly 4.066 million ETH, around 3.37% of the total supply, and its chairman Tom Lee says the firm is progressing toward a 5% return target while Ethereum trades close to $2,928.

MakerDAO's governance token MKR is trading around $1,454.5599 and has recently fallen below the $1,600 level. Analysts project that MKR could fluctuate between roughly $1,200 and $2,800 in 2026, with potential to approach $12,000 by 2030 if DAI usage, protocol revenues, and MakerDAO's stability-focused roadmap progress as expected. These forecasts hinge on continued growth in DAI supply, on-chain fee generation, and effective governance and risk controls.

According to Kommersant, President Vladimir Putin said Russia and the United States are in talks over the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including a proposal to use its electricity for Bitcoin mining. The plant, described as Europe's largest nuclear facility with daily output exceeding local needs, could provide steady, low-cost power to miners and help absorb surplus energy. With roughly 19.7 million BTC already issued and about 1.3 million left to mine after the 2024 halving, discussions highlight how Bitcoin mining is increasingly intertwined with major energy infrastructure.

Chiliz CHZ surged nearly 24% in the last 24 hours, trading around $0.0376. The move follows a DeFi update on Chiliz Chain and a monthlong CHZ Frenzy campaign on MEXC that drew over 140,000 users with zero fees and bonuses. Trading volume jumped more than 500% to about $231.5 million.

On December 15, the crypto market shed nearly $150 billion as Bitcoin traded close to $85,000 and major tokens fell 4%–8% in a day. Reported mining shutdowns in China and $357.6 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows added pressure. By December 16, heavy leverage contributed to about $649.4 million in liquidations, including a $11.58 million BTC order on Binance.

Yearn Finance reported a security breach on November 30 that resulted in approximately $9 million in losses. The attack targeted a vulnerability in a legacy yETH stableswap pool, allowing unauthorized token minting. Blockchain security firm PeckShield tracked roughly $3 million of the stolen funds to Tornado Cash, while the remaining $6 million remains in the exploiter's wallet.