Logan Paul’s $5.3 million Pokémon bet raises a bigger question: Do collectibles belong in your portfolio?
Collectibles may offer eye-catching returns, but not all financial experts are on board.
Collectibles may offer eye-catching returns, but not all financial experts are on board.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1YmQtNzQxZi03OWMyLTg2ZmEtYWIzYTFiZDc0YmI4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Aave founder denies buying tokens to influence failed DAO vote"></p><p>Stani Kulechov's comments followed an uproar in the Aave community about the relationship between the Aave decentralized autonomous organization and Aave Labs.</p>
Bitcoin’s technical and onchain market structure was robust throughout 2025, but ever-shifting macroeconomic conditions eventually put a cap on BTC price. Will the trend shift in 2026?
The right time for investors to make a move may be sooner than they think.
Also: Year-end tax and retirement planning advice and 2026 previews for semiconductor stocks, Tesla and bitcoin.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDgvMDE5ODliZmUtYTU0My03ZjU2LTg3NGMtNjE1MGNmZDg2MWQw.jpg" alt="Bitcoin crawls to $88K as Aave faces governance drama: Finance Redefined"></p><p>Cryptocurrency markets experienced a modest recovery this week, but spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a five-day losing streak amid thin year-end liquidity.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjViYjYtNmEwMy03OGVjLWE0NzUtZGE5YTkyMWQ0YTViLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="USX briefly depegs on Solana DEXs before liquidity support restores price"></p><p>The USX stablecoin briefly slipped below its dollar peg on Solana DEXs before recovering after its issuer injected liquidity into secondary markets.</p>
Stocks have never seen three negative “Santa Claus rally” periods in a row. After two straight misses, history says the odds favor a comeback this year.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjM3NzAtOGZjMi03ZmQ4LWE5MjAtNjY3MzRkOWRiYzVjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto ETFs set to explode higher in 2026, analysts say"></p><p>Regulatory clarity in the United States and the likelihood of falling interest rates will push the crypto ETF market higher in 2026.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjViN2MtOWU1OS03YzYxLWE0ZGMtODE1YzQ1NDVjZGVlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="BNB Chain Fermi hard fork scheduled for January activation"></p><p>The mainnet rollout follows the Fermi testnet activation in November, further reducing block times on the layer-1 blockchain network.</p>
As shoppers dealing with higher living costs continue to seek out bargains, Target has struggled to compete with Walmart.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVhMjEtZTllMi03YzY4LTg2MTQtODkyMzg4NWE1NjE3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin’s current setup looks like 2019, says Benjamin Cowen"></p><p>In an exclusive Cointelegraph interview, the crypto analyst pointed to macro headwinds, muted sentiment and cycle dynamics shaping Bitcoin’s path into 2026.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjViNjQtNzAxZC03MjVjLWFjY2YtNDRjMDU0MjdjM2IzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Price predictions 12/26: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE"></p><p>Bitcoin and several major altcoins attempted to start a relief rally, but higher levels continue to attract strong selling by the bears.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI2MTAtNDliNi03M2ExLWEzYTktZDZjNmI3NGU1OGVkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="AI-era internet: Can blockchain prove what’s real anymore?"></p><p>As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVhODMtODRlYS03NWFiLTg3MGEtMzU5NTI0NWQyNWQ1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Tokenized commodities near $4B, as gold extends all-time rally"></p><p>Tokenized commodities are increasing amid growing investor demand for more accessible onchain financial products, following new all-time highs for gold and silver.</p>
Peter Krauth, author of “The Great Silver Bull,” says silver’s “mania phase” is not far off.
Tesla’s stock was closing 2025 on a high note, as investors see progress on CEO Elon Musk’s promise to grow the robotaxi business.
“If we do let them pay for something small, my wife is worried that my in-laws will see it as a sign that they have permission to take over.”
Investing experts were wrong in so many ways this year.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1ZGYtMTQzMi03ODE4LWE4YzMtMTEwZDlkYTcxMmM4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="2026 is the year Ethereum starts scaling exponentially with ZK tech"></p><p>The lowdown on how the switchover to ZK-proofs is expected to work this year as part of Ethereum’s plan to scale to 10,000 TPS.</p>