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Top Five Crypto Projects to Watch in 2026

The crypto industry is entering a cycle of adjustment that has shifted from speculative behavior to structural fundamentals due, in part, to the passage of major legislation such as the GENIUS Act in the United States and MiCA in the EU. This shift places greater weight on how individual networks generate revenue, manage supply, and attract sustained user activity. As a result, investors are increasingly examining protocol upgrades, token mechanics, and real usage metrics when assessing long-term price potential rather than relying on short-term narratives. In practical terms, that means looking at projects with real traction – so here are five that could break out in 2026 based on trading ranges, on-chain usage, and adoption trends. HYPE and the $100 Scenario Hyperliquid recently announced the HIP-3 upgrade, which adds gold and silver to the list of assets it covers. These changes helped the price of its native HYPE token rise to about $33. Some market watchers are suggesting it can...
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Bitcoin hits one-month high as CLARITY Act optimism grows

Editor’s note: The latest market commentary centers on renewed optimism around US crypto regulation as lawmakers push the CLARITY Act. Bitcoin briefly rose to a one-month high on that tone, while major altcoins moved modestly higher before retracing. The report also highlights Kazakhstan’s plan to invest in cryptoassets, with fresh allocations signaling growing interest from a national regulator in digital assets. As CPI and PCE data loom and geopolitical tensions influence energy prices, crypto markets could be particularly sensitive to policy signals and macro data. “Prices were boosted earlier in the week following reports of a private meeting between Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and President Donald Trump regarding the CLARITY Act,” Peters said. Key points Bitcoin touched a one-month high on CLARITY Act optimism. Kazakhstan central bank plans to invest in cryptoassets, with initial $350m from reserves and $350m from the National Fund planned later. The CLARITY Act faces r...
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US Court Dismisses All Claims Against Binance in Anti-Terrorism Case

Editor's note: A US federal court's dismissal of all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance marks a definitive legal vindication for the company. In a 62-page decision, the court found no evidence that Binance aided terrorists, participated in, or conspired with terrorist organizations, despite claims by 535 plaintiffs alleging material support related to 64 terrorist attacks. The ruling reinforces Binance’s stated commitment to compliance, governance, and constructive engagement with regulators worldwide, and signals that the company will vigorously defend its reputation and operations. Key points The court dismissed all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance in the case, across every allegation. The court found no evidence Binance aided terrorists, linked itself to attacks, or conspired with terrorist organizations. The ruling addresses claims by 535 plaintiffs alleging material support related to 64 terrorist attacks. While plaintiffs may seek to amend, Bi...
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EU Regulated Blockchain Securities Market Sees First Bank Join

A Swiss-regulated crypto bank has joined a European Union–backed, blockchain-based settlement venue for tokenized securities, signaling a step toward weaving digital asset infrastructure into traditional capital markets. Zug-based Amina announced it is becoming a listing sponsor on 21X, Europe’s first fully regulated DLT trading and settlement venue, making the bank the platform’s inaugural regulated participant. The move aligns with Amina’s partnership with Tokeny, a Luxembourg-based provider of technology for issuing and managing tokenized financial assets, enabling issuers to access a regulated path to on-chain securities. The collaboration aims to tackle a long-standing hurdle for institutional adoption: the interoperability of tokenized-asset platforms within a regulated ecosystem. 21X, operating under the EU’s DLT pilot regime, received an infrastructure permit in December 2024 to run a regulated market for blockchain-based securities in a regulatory sandbox. The push to connect ...
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Geopolitical Tensions: Oil, Inflation in Focus; Equity Outlook 2026

Editor’s note: Recent geopolitical developments involving Iran have heightened market sensitivity to oil prices, inflation and interest rate expectations. While the escalation adds new risk, the broader investment case for equities in 2026 remains intact, with the long‑term outlook now more dependent on macro factors and policy signals. The commentary below highlights how higher energy costs could keep inflation stickier for longer, shifting focus from headlines to how tighter financial conditions could affect valuations. Key points Iran-related tensions heighten sensitivity to oil prices, inflation and rate expectations. The recent Iran escalation has not overturned the broader 2026 case for equities, but it has made that outlook much more dependent on oil, inflation and interest rates. The shift emphasises macro-driven valuation dynamics over headlines. The longer-term equity thesis remains positive, but markets are now more responsive to oil, rates and the dollar. Why t...
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Why Everyone's Wrong About the AI Services Market

The opportunity isn't that AI is new. It's that most businesses still don't understand it. The narrative around AI services is intoxicating. Build an agency. Develop autonomous agents. The market is wide open. And technically, it's not wrong. The opportunity is substantial. But the reasoning behind this advice is fundamentally flawed. Everyone assumes the market is wide open because AI is new. Wrong. The market is wide open because of a massive intelligence gap—the distance between what's technically possible and what businesses actually understand about AI. And almost nobody is positioning themselves to profit from it. Here's what separates people making $2,000 monthly from those hitting $20,000: they understand where the real gap is, and they're selling to businesses that haven't figured out AI yet. The Numbers Everyone Gets Wrong Let's start with adoption data. Roughly 1.3 billion people use free ChatGPT. Sounds massive. But then the numbers fall ...
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Bithumb Could Face 6-Month Partial Suspension in South Korea

We must remove the first cover image as requested, so the final HTML will not include that image. Here is the rewritten article in the requested format. Regulatory authorities in South Korea are intensifying oversight of cryptocurrency platforms as Bithumb—the country’s second-largest exchange by trading volume—faces a potential six-month partial suspension. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued a preliminary notice tied to alleged anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer deficiencies, including dealings with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers and gaps in customer due diligence. In a parallel move, a reprimand was issued to Bithumb’s chief executive, signaling the seriousness of the regulator’s intent. While officials have signaled that a sanctions decision will be refined in March, the action remains at an early stage and could still be adjusted before any final measures are announced. Bithumb has framed the development as not yet final, underscoring ...
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