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XRP price news: breaks $2.12 as shrinking exchange supply lead to price squeeze higher
XRP surged past $2.12 on high volume, supported by low exchange balances and ETF inflows, signaling potential for further gains.
PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report
PwC is expanding its crypto engagement due to clearer U.S. regulation, particularly around stablecoins, to enhance audit and consulting services.
Bitcoin price: hits $93,000, ether tops $3,000 as Venezuela president Maduro in U.S. custody
Bitcoin briefly hit $93,000 and Ether topped $3,000 amid a broader market rally linked to geopolitical events and year-opening flows.
Bitcoin tops $93,000 as markets digest US operations in Venezuela
Bitcoin surged past $93,000 amid a broader market rally, influenced by geopolitical news concerning US operations in Venezuela.
Are Meme Coins Making a Comeback? Here’s What Market Signals Reveal
Meme coins are showing strong early 2026 gains, signaling renewed retail investor interest and potential comeback after a weak 2025.
Ethereum Stablecoin Transfers Hit Record $8T In Fourth Quarter
Ethereum's Q4 stablecoin transfer volume reached a record $8 trillion, nearly doubling Q2's volume.
Vitalik Buterin Claims ZK-EVMs And PeerDAS Have Solved Blockchain Trilemma
Vitalik Buterin asserts Ethereum has solved the blockchain trilemma using PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs, creating a powerful decentralized network.
PwC to deepen crypto engagement citing US regulatory shift: FT
PwC is increasing its engagement in the crypto sector due to a perceived pro-crypto shift among U.S. regulators.
Memecoins Jump 23% Post-Holiday as Traders Return
Memecoin market capitalization surged over 23% in the last week as traders returned after the holidays, recovering from a yearly low.
Trump’s Impossible Bet: Rate Cuts or Political Survival
Markets expect multiple 2026 Fed rate cuts, contrasting with Fed caution, driven by expected Trump pressure, yet inflation threatens Trump's political standing.
Bitcoin Core Development Rises in 2025 With More Devs, Code
Bitcoin Core development saw an increase in 2025, with 135 contributors pushing out 285,000 lines of code, continuing an upward trend.
Asia Morning Briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025
Legacy media coverage of bitcoin in 2025 became more balanced, shifting focus from environmental concerns to crime and infrastructure permanence.
Venezuelan Bitcoiner in the Running to Replace Nicolás Maduro
Opposition leader and Bitcoin advocate María Corina Machado is a leading candidate to replace the captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Optimism Returns With US Institutions as Bitcoin Reclaims $91K
Bitcoin shows pre-bullish signals as institutional inflow recovers, sentiment improves, and long positions remain dominant.
Crypto Phishing Losses Plunge 83% in 2025, But ‘Whale Hunting’ Attacks Rise
Reported crypto phishing losses dropped 83% in 2025, but sophisticated 'whale hunting' attacks targeting high-net-worth individuals are increasing.
Ethereum’s New Holder Count Jumped 110% Since December’s Fusaka Upgrade
Ethereum's new address count surged 110% since the December Fusaka upgrade, coinciding with ETH nearing a technical breakout point.
Bitcoin Core sees development uptick, reversing multi-year decline: Casa CSO
Bitcoin Core development activity increased significantly in 2025, reversing a multi-year decline according to Casa CSO Jameson Lopp's metrics.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Flips From 'Fear' to 'Neutral'
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index moved to 'neutral' (40) for the first time since October, indicating improving investor sentiment.
MicroStrategy Solves Private Equity’s 2 Biggest Problems With Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has successfully addressed private equity's long-standing goals of raising capital directly from retail investors and creating perpetual funding structures using Bitcoin.
Top crypto VCs share 2026 funding and token sales outlook
Top crypto VCs anticipate modest early-stage funding recovery in 2026, focusing on stablecoins, infrastructure, and real-world assets.
Venezuela’s $60 Billion Bitcoin “Shadow Reserve” Could Reshape Global BTC Markets
Venezuela allegedly holds a $60 billion Bitcoin reserve of 600,000+ BTC, which could significantly impact global markets if seized or frozen.
Altcoin Market Cap Holds 'Critical' Support, Poised for Upside: Analyst
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe suggests the altcoin market cap is holding critical support and may soon rally toward its previous all-time high.
World Liberty Financial Token Benefits From Trump’s Venezuela Conflict
World Liberty Financial Token (WLFI) rallied following Donald Trump's actions against Venezuela, boosting holder profitability but also triggering exchange inflows suggesting potential selling.
$70 Million Buybacks Failed to Save Jupiter: Solana Co-Founder Explains Why The Token Strategy Broke
Jupiter's $70 million token buyback failed due to massive token unlocks, prompting proposals to shift funds to growth incentives.
Bitcoin Price Finally Breaks from a 6-Week Bear Pattern, What’s Next?
Bitcoin broke a six-week bear pattern, supported by ETF inflows, as whales resumed accumulation despite miner selling pressure.
Coinbase to pause peso-based services in Argentina just one year after launch
Coinbase is pausing its peso-to-USDC trading and local withdrawal services in Argentina effective January 31, 2026.
Metaplanet Has an Edge Over US-Based DATs Due to JPY Weakness: Analyst
An analyst suggests Metaplanet's JPY-denominated liabilities give it a financial advantage over US-based Bitcoin treasuries.
Washington’s new crypto bill would strip states of power – legally bans oversight that catches front-end manipulation
The proposed CLARITY Act aims to unify crypto regulation by limiting state oversight and exempting DeFi infrastructure from intermediary rules, while retaining anti-fraud authority.
5 Arguments Dismantling Tom Lee’s Case for BitMine’s Share Expansion
Shareholders are criticizing BitMine's proposal to massively expand authorized shares, citing concerns over governance, dilution risk, and executive incentives.
PwC ramps up digital assets work under revised US regulatory environment
PwC is expanding its digital assets practice due to clearer US regulations fostering corporate confidence in crypto adoption.
Bitcoin Has Liquidation Price Targets in Sight Ahead of a Big Weekly Close
Bitcoin approached $91,000 ahead of the weekly close, with traders watching $92K and $88K liquidity levels amid reactions to US-Venezuela news.
Pippin Surges 30% Amid a Surprise Meme Coin Rally
PIPPIN price surged 31% following bearish performance, driven by accumulation as exchange balances fell, though derivatives traders show caution.
Major market maker secretly offloaded 1,213 BTC onto Binance during New Year’s Eve thin liquidity
On-chain data suggests market maker Wintermute deposited a net 1,213 BTC onto Binance during low-liquidity New Year's Eve, but refuted claims of urgent accumulation on January 2.
Coinbase Blocks USDC Stablecoin Services in Argentina
Coinbase is suspending direct peso-to-USDC conversions and local bank transfers for Argentine customers starting January 31.
Will Crypto Billionaires Actually Leave California After New Tax?
Crypto billionaires are threatening to leave California over a proposed 5% assets tax, but historical data suggests such exodus threats are often bluffs.
Wrench Attacks Against Crypto Holders Are Rising and More Violent
Reported physical wrench attacks targeting crypto holders are increasing in frequency and severity globally, correlating with market capitalization.
Vitalik Buterin Claims Ethereum has Solved the Blockchain Trilemma Problem
Vitalik Buterin claims Ethereum has solved the Blockchain Trilemma using ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS, though full security is years away.
Polymarket Insiders Profited Big Just Before the US Capture of Venezuela’s President
Insiders made over $630,000 on Polymarket betting on the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro, prompting legislative action.
Can Ethereum Reach $25,000 in 2026? Bullish Executive Told To ‘Pay Up’ After Missing Prediction Bet
Kain Warwick must settle a $50,000 bet with Kyle Samani after failing to predict Ethereum would hit $25,000 by 2025.
European crypto trading volume is soaring, but a hidden “venue gap” is silently killing your execution price
Despite soaring euro stablecoin volume post-MiCA, execution quality is concentrated in a few venues due to a hidden "venue gap."
Coinbase Pauses Fiat Operations in Argentina After Less Than a Year
Coinbase is temporarily pausing its local fiat operations in Argentina, affecting peso-based USDC transactions and bank withdrawals by January 2026.
Bitcoin 'Correction' Unlikely After US Strike On Venezuela: Analyst
An analyst believes Bitcoin's price is unlikely to see a widespread correction following the recent US strike on Venezuela.
Ritchie Torres Targets Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Representative Ritchie Torres plans legislation to curb insider trading on prediction markets following a large profit from a Maduro ouster bet.
Bitcoin tops $91,000, Ether and XRP advance after Trump speech on Venezuela attack
Bitcoin surpassed $91,000, leading a broader crypto market rally following geopolitical news involving the US and Venezuela.
Dogecoin price news: What next as DOGE flashes short-term golden cross
Dogecoin rose 4% amid a memecoin rally, confirmed by strong volume and a short-term golden cross signal.
Bitcoin tops $91,000 with ether, dogecoin higher amid U.S. action on Venezuela
Bitcoin surpassed $91,000, with other major cryptocurrencies rising amid US political actions concerning Venezuela.
Bitcoin And Ether ETFs Pull In $646M Inflows On First Trading Day Of 2026
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted $646 million in combined net inflows on the first trading day of 2026.
Hundreds of MetaMask wallets drained: What to check before you ‘update’
Hundreds of MetaMask wallets were drained following a phishing campaign disguised as a mandatory update email, highlighting endpoint security risks.
Pi Coin Sees Strong Inflows, But a Hidden Price Pattern Emerges
Pi Coin shows improved buying interest, but a hidden bearish divergence suggests the recent rise may be corrective.
Bitcoin's Spot Price Remain Solid Despite US Attack on Venezuela
Bitcoin's price held firm around $90,000 despite major geopolitical tensions involving a US attack on Venezuela.
Bitcoin faces a violent repricing Monday if this specific supply-chain metric proves the bond market right
Bitcoin's direction hinges on Monday's ISM Manufacturing PMI, specifically the 'Prices Paid' sub-index, which signals inflation risk.
Rep. Torres targets prediction market ‘insider trading’ after trader nets $400K on Maduro’s capture: report
Representative Torres plans legislation to curb insider trading on prediction markets following a $400K profit on Maduro's capture news.
MYX Finance Skyrockets 90%, Here’s What Caused The Rally
MYX Finance surged nearly 87% due to anticipation surrounding the upcoming MYX Finance V2 upgrade allowing instant perpetual market launches.
US National Debt Surges Past $38.5T on Bitcoin Genesis Block Day
The US national debt surpassed $38.5 trillion on the anniversary of the Bitcoin Genesis Block mining.
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting over US strikes on Venezuela on Monday
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday regarding recent US military strikes in Venezuela that resulted in President Maduro's capture.
Ripple veteran David Schwartz officially transitions to CTO Emeritus role
Ripple's long-serving CTO, David Schwartz, has officially transitioned to the role of CTO Emeritus.
Zcash (ZEC) Charts Hint at a Possible 38% Breakout, But Optimism is Fading
Zcash is in an ascending wedge pattern suggesting a potential 38% breakout, but fading investor optimism threatens this bullish outlook.
Cumulative spot crypto ETF trading volume surpasses $2 trillion, doubling in half the time
U.S. spot crypto ETFs reached $2 trillion in cumulative trading volume, achieving this milestone in only eight months after hitting $1 trillion.
Bitcoin price charts lied to you last year, while these eight on-chain signals quietly predicted every single move in 2025
Eight key on-chain signals provided a more accurate narrative of Bitcoin's 2025 market movements than traditional price charts.
Bitcoin ATMs Face Regulatory Reckoning After $330 Million in US Scam Losses
US Bitcoin ATMs are facing increased regulatory scrutiny following over $330 million in reported scam losses in 2025.
500 Million XRP Removed From Supply Until 2028 – How Will This Affect Price?
Over 500 million XRP were moved into escrow until 2028, reducing circulating supply and potentially boosting price amid renewed long-term holder accumulation.
SEC’s sole Democratic Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw departs agency, leaving all-Republican panel
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, the agency's last Democrat and a crypto skeptic, has departed, leaving the SEC with an all-Republican panel.
Hut 8's Performance in 2025 Sets It Apart from Struggling Mining Industry
Hut 8 expanded its Coinbase credit facility to $200 million, highlighting its strong 2025 performance amid industry struggles.
Bitcoin turned less volatile than Nvidia as $570 billion absorbed in swings during a ‘boring’ year
Bitcoin's realized daily volatility hit a record low of 2.24% in 2025, making it less volatile than Nvidia due to deep institutional liquidity.
Crypto M&As and IPOs surged in 2025, and insiders see deal momentum carrying into 2026
Crypto M&A and IPO activity surged in 2025 due to clearer regulation, and industry insiders expect this deal momentum to continue into 2026.
BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum Staking With Additional $260 Million Staked
BitMine staked an additional $260 million in ETH, bringing its total staked assets to nearly $1.6 billion to generate yield.
Large Bitcoin ‘Whale Accumulation’ Was Exchange Housekeeping, Data Shows
Recent data indicating Bitcoin accumulation by large investors was largely due to cryptocurrency exchanges reorganizing their holdings, not actual buying.
XRP Price Forecast: What next for Ripple linked token as price zooms above $2
XRP surged past $2.00 on strong volume, making $1.96 a critical support level to confirm the breakout's validity.
Macro Fears Cap Bitcoin Upside Despite 3-Week High
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $90,000, but macro uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment limit further upside momentum.
Crypto Phishing Losses Fell 83% in 2025, Scam Sniffer Reports
Crypto phishing losses via wallet drainers dropped 83% in 2025 to $83.85 million, though the ecosystem remains active.