Recent News on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Finance | Yellow

Crypto venture funding hit $49.75B in 2025—up 433% YoY—but deal count fell 42%. Capital concentrated in exchanges, custody, and reserves, not early-stage startups.

US crypto ETFs recorded $670M in inflows January 2, reversing a $4.6B two-month outflow streak led by Bitcoin and Ethereum funds.

Recent Bitcoin whale accumulation signals were exchange wallet consolidations, not investor buying, CryptoQuant research reveals.

Phishing campaign targets Cardano users with fake Eternl Desktop emails containing remote access malware disguised as wallet software.

Crypto phishing losses fell 83% to $84M in 2025, but drainer ecosystem remains active and tracks market rallies, Scam Sniffer reports.

Bitcoin fell below $90K after Trump claimed US captured Venezuela's Maduro in strikes, but markets showed limited follow-through.

XRP overtook BNB to become fourth-largest cryptocurrency with $123B market cap following 8% surge on January 2.

A $635M Ethereum whale tracked by Arkham nears breakeven as ETH holds $2,500 support. The Hyperunit whale recovered $70M from lows.

XRP surged 7% to reclaim fourth position by market cap at $122 billion, surpassing BNB.

Ethereum's 2026 outlook balances technical upgrades with regulatory risks as the network tests critical resistance.