CRYPTO Act Proposal: Unlicensed Operations In New York Could Lead To 15 Years In Prison

On Thursday, a new legislation was proposed in New York that aims to impose additional regulations on digital asset firms. The proposed law, known as the “CRYPTO” Act—short for “Cryptocurrency Regulation Yields Protections, Trust, and Oversight”—would make it illegal for digital asset firms to operate without the necessary licenses....

XRP at $10 This Month? ChatGPT Analyzes the Most Recent Ripple Price Predictions

Given the sheer size of the XRP Army, it’s no wonder that the underlying asset is often the subject of some mind-blowing price predictions. In this article, we will review one of the latest, which represented a forecast of a double-digit price pump within the next couple of weeks....

White House threatens to pull support for crypto bill after Coinbase standoff: Report

Coinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act, warning the draft would restrict DeFi, ban tokenized equities and eliminate stablecoin rewards....

ETH price hits $3.4K, but pro traders are not bullish yet: Here’s why

ETH price cooled down from its recent rally as US macroeconomic factors, reduced DApps activity and falling fees impact traders’ use of Ether derivatives....

Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Reveal Cautious Sentiment as Shorts Maintain Slight Edge Across Major Exchanges

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Reveal Cautious Sentiment as Shorts Maintain Slight Edge Across Major Exchanges Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed a subtle but significant shift in trader positioning this week as Bitcoin perpetual futures data from leading exchanges revealed a consistent preference for short positions, signaling cautiou...

Crypto Perpetual Futures Liquidations: Staggering $69.69M Wiped in 24 Hours as Bitcoin Bulls Face Brutal Reckoning

BitcoinWorld Crypto Perpetual Futures Liquidations: Staggering $69.69M Wiped in 24 Hours as Bitcoin Bulls Face Brutal Reckoning Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed significant turbulence on March 15, 2025, as perpetual futures liquidations surged to $69.69 million within a single 24-hour period, revealing intense pressure on leveraged positions...

UDAX debuts after a six-week pilot cohort at Berkeley

Ripple and the University of California, Berkeley have jointly unveiled a new accelerator program to help developers turn early-stage blockchain ideas into deployable products on the XRP Ledger....

Bitmain-linked address makes strategic $65.4M Ethereum acquisition, signaling bullish institutional confidence

BitcoinWorld Bitmain-linked address makes strategic $65.4M Ethereum acquisition, signaling bullish institutional confidence In a significant move that captured market attention, a cryptocurrency address linked to mining giant Bitmain executed a substantial 20,000 Ethereum purchase worth $65.4 million from Kraken exchange, according to blockchain an...

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Take Profits: 41,800 BTC Sent To Exchanges

On-chain data shows Bitcoin short-term holders have transferred a large amount of tokens to exchanges alongside the asset’s recovery rally....

Belarus Opens Door To Crypto Banks With New Presidential Decree

Belarus took a major step on January 16, 2026, when President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 to set rules for so-called “cryptobanks.” The move creates a clear legal spot for companies that want to mix token services with classic banking and payment work....

XRP Confirms First Golden Cross of 2026, and Bulls Already Target 13% Upside

XRP holders, it finally happened: the first golden cross of 2026 just hit, and the next stop could be $2.32 as the price gears up for a 13% rally....

Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction 2026-2030: The Critical $1000 Milestone

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction 2026-2030: The Critical $1000 Milestone As the cryptocurrency market evolves through 2025, investors globally are scrutinizing Bitcoin Cash’s potential trajectory toward the pivotal $1000 threshold between 2026 and 2030....

Ethereum ETF Momentum: Spot Funds Secure Fifth Day of Inflows as Investor Confidence Builds

BitcoinWorld Ethereum ETF Momentum: Spot Funds Secure Fifth Day of Inflows as Investor Confidence Builds In a significant display of sustained investor interest, U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of $4.7 million on January 16, 2025, marking the fifth consecutive day of positive capital movement....

The Death of the Altseason: Why the 2025 Cycle Never Happened

In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse....

White House Crypto Bill Support Hangs in Balance as Coinbase Dispute Escalates Dramatically

BitcoinWorld White House Crypto Bill Support Hangs in Balance as Coinbase Dispute Escalates Dramatically WASHINGTON, D.C....

Bitcoin Flashes Near-Identical Fractal Before The 2021 Bull Run Started

Bitcoin may be replaying a market structure that historically preceded one of its most powerful rallies. A high-timeframe trader has identified a fractal that closely mirrored Bitcoin’s behavior ahead of the 2021 bull run....

OpenAI expands testing and keeps paid plans ad‑free

Ads are officially coming to ChatGPT. OpenAI said on Friday it will begin testing ads inside chatbot responses for free users in the U.S. and those on its new $8 Go plan. That includes a lot of people. If you’re not paying for Plus, Pro, or Enterprise, you’re going to start seeing ads in your chatbot replies....

Ethereum and Solana boost tokenization growth

Tokenization is now the fastest-growing sector in the crypto ecosystem, according to Token Terminal. The frontier has experienced remarkable growth in the last few years due to the influx of financial institutions such as BlackRock and J.P. Morgan. Tokenized assets now emerge as a rapidly evolving sector in the crypto ecosystem....

Coinbase CEO Claims Big Banks Are Aiming To ‘Kill Competition’ With Latest Crypto Market Bill Draft

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) recently retracted its support for the latest iteration of the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, just 24 hours before a crucial markup was scheduled....

Deal Done: Strive Closes Semler Acquisition, Expands Treasury to 12,798 Bitcoin

Strive’s acquisition of Semler vaults the firm into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders, amassing nearly 12,800 bitcoin as it accelerates an aggressive treasury strategy alongside a growing healthcare business....

A New Bitcoin Market Regime: Spot Absorption Offsets Futures Noise

Bitcoin is facing a critical test as bulls try to push price above a key resistance zone, hoping to confirm that the recent rebound has real traction....

XRP Breakout Possible Before The Weekend, Expert Says

XRP could be approaching an inflection point as a closely watched chart pattern tightens into its apex and broader “risk-on” signals in equities flash green, according to XRPL developer Bird (@Bird_XRPL)....

Crypto Market Review: Fake Bitcoin (BTC) Breakthrough; Shiba Inu (SHIB) Third Time the Charm; XRP–3 Price Waves

As the market heads into weekend trading, there is a realistic possibility of a volatility squeeze....

JustLend DAO Completes Second JST Buyback and Burn, Removing Nearly 11% of Total Supply

Singapore January 16, 2026 — JustLend DAO , TRON’s premier decentralized lending platform, announced the completion of a second buyback and burn of its JST token, permanently removing 525 million tokens, representing an estimated $21 million USD in value, from circulation....

Circle: The Air Has Left The Balloon, But Stablecoins Are Here To Stay

Summary Circle Internet Group remains a buy despite recent volatility and a 40% stock decline, with valuation now appearing reasonable. USDC, CRCL’s flagship stablecoin, posted 66% YoY revenue growth to $740 million and 57% adjusted EBITDA margin, underscoring strong profitability....

Analyzing if crypto can hold despite ‘5% chance’ of a Fed rate cut

With inflation falling and the January 2026 FOMC meeting approaching, the Fed's cautious stance left rate cuts unlikely....

XRP To Repeat Its 2017 Playbook? Analyst Forecasts 1,250% Expansion

While XRP retests a crucial support area, some analysts have suggested that the altcoin is preparing for a massive expansion in the coming months, as a potential trend reversal begins to form and its 2017 formula repeats....

House Democrats Just Blasted SEC Chair for Dropping Ripple (XRP) Case and Others

House Democrats have issued a forceful call to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asserting that the agency has significantly retreated from its enforcement responsibilities in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector. In a detailed letter on January 15, 2026, addressed to SEC Chair Paul S....

Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show

Internal OpenAI call notes show Elon Musk agreed to explore an ICO with a for-profit arm in early 2018, but later dropped the idea and exited the organization....

Optimism price prediction 2026–2032: Will OP token gain momentum?

Key takeaways: By the end of 2026, OP is expected to have a minimum and maximum price of about $0.25 and $1.01, respectively. Optimism price prediction for 2029 suggests the token could reach a maximum value of $2.40. In 2032, OP tokens will range between $2.10 and $4.60, with an average value of $3.05....

Musk’s OpenAI Fraud Bombshell: Diary Exposes ‘It Was A Lie’ As Trial Looms

Federal judge greenlights Musk's lawsuit vs OpenAI & Microsoft for April 2026 trial. Brockman's diary admits nonprofit pledge was a 'lie'—betting odds surge for Musk win amid mission betrayal claims....

Understanding Ethereum Gas Fees: Why Do Transactions Cost Money?

Nothing comes for free, and modern-day financial innovations are clear examples of it....

AI Crypto Fraud: Devastating $13.8M Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences in Landmark Appeal

BitcoinWorld AI Crypto Fraud: Devastating $13.8M Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences in Landmark Appeal In a landmark ruling that underscores the escalating global crackdown on digital asset fraud, a South Korean appeals court has upheld prison sentences for perpetrators of a sophisticated $13.8 million AI crypto fraud....

Polygon smart contracts under attack, but the real danger may be just starting!

Blockchain abuse on the rise - How attackers are exploiting smart contracts...

Render (RNDR) Price Prediction: A Definitive 2026-2030 Outlook Amidst Explosive GPU Demand

BitcoinWorld Render (RNDR) Price Prediction: A Definitive 2026-2030 Outlook Amidst Explosive GPU Demand As global demand for computational power surges into 2025, the Render Network (RNDR) stands at a critical juncture, positioning its native token for significant revaluation through 2030....

Steak ‘n Shake Doubles Down: Strategic $10M Bitcoin Purchase Signals Bold Treasury Shift

BitcoinWorld Steak ‘n Shake Doubles Down: Strategic $10M Bitcoin Purchase Signals Bold Treasury Shift In a decisive move that underscores growing institutional confidence, the iconic U.S. fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has allocated an additional $10 million to purchase Bitcoin (BTC)....

White House is angry over Coinbase’s surprise withdrawal

The White House is threatening to withdraw its backing for the Senate Committee’s crypto market structure bill, meant to go on vote last Thursday....

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Face Stunning $394.7M Net Outflow, Halting Four-Day Inflow Streak

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Spot ETFs Face Stunning $394.7M Net Outflow, Halting Four-Day Inflow Streak On January 16, 2025, the nascent U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF market experienced a significant shift, recording a collective net outflow of $394.7 million....

Jim Cramer said chip stocks are rising because companies lack the equipment needed to expand production

Jim Cramer says chip stocks are going up because companies can’t build new chips fast enough. Not because they don’t want to. They literally don’t have the tools. “We don’t have enough equipment to expand production of these chips, and we can’t put it together fast enough,” Jim said on his CNBC segment Friday night....

Powell breaks protocol as Trump pressure escalates

The Trump administration recently renewed its fight with the Federal Reserve with a criminal investigation against chairman Jerome Powell that has revived memories of the 1970s inflation era, when political pressure weakened central banks and prices ran out of control....

Trump is weighing an executive action to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

President Donald Trump is weighing an executive action to cap credit card interest rates as Congress remains stuck. The 10% credit card plan sits inside a broader affordability agenda. That agenda includes blocking institutional investors from buying single‑family homes and allowing savers to tap 401(k) plans for home down payments....

XRP Social Interest Explodes To Rival The Likes Of Bitcoin – Details

XRP is in the center of crypto conversations, with social interest on X rising to levels that now rival Bitcoin. Recent data tracking the most searched cashtags on the platform shows XRP consistently appearing among the dominant assets drawing user attention....

Sacrificing Ethereum’s values for mainstream adoption must stop now: Buterin

Vitalik Buterin wants improved private payments, easier running of full nodes, decentralized apps that don’t rely on centralized services, and more on-chain privacy....

XRP Burn Rate: Here’s How Many Coins Are Gone Forever

XRP’s huge circulating supply is always a point of discussion among many market participants. This discussion is always around how it can realistically trade at huge price levels in the double and triple digits with such a huge total supply....

Here’s why Humanity Protocol’s (H) market is shaky despite 10% rally

Volume, Open Interest, social buzz, and holder growth have all fueled H's rally....

Armstrong identifies several risks associated with the recently shared Senate Banking draft

Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that major U.S. banks are trying to undermine Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda....

From RLUSD to whales – Here’s how Ripple is building XRP’s long-term case

Is Ripple steering XRP holders towards long-term HODLing?...

Anchorage Digital Eyes Ambitious $400M Funding Round, Signaling Major Confidence in Crypto’s Institutional Future

BitcoinWorld Anchorage Digital Eyes Ambitious $400M Funding Round, Signaling Major Confidence in Crypto’s Institutional Future In a major development for institutional cryptocurrency, San Francisco-based Anchorage Digital is reportedly initiating a substantial capital raise, targeting between $200 million and $400 million, as a definitive precursor...

Goldman Sachs CEO Reveals US Crypto Bill Faces Daunting Delays in 2025 Legislative Process

BitcoinWorld Goldman Sachs CEO Reveals US Crypto Bill Faces Daunting Delays in 2025 Legislative Process NEW YORK, January 2025 – Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon delivered a sobering assessment of U.S....

Interactive Brokers Launches 24/7 Stablecoin Funding for 170 Markets

Interactive Brokers is opening always-on global funding by letting clients deposit stablecoins around the clock, cutting cross-border friction, speeding market access, and signaling how digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure....