ETH, XRP, and Meme Coins Shine as Retail Sentiment Reacts to Short-Term Catalysts

Crypto market sentiment has improved at the start of 2026 as prices across major digital assets rebound from last year’s extended correction. New data shows retail traders growing more optimistic as ETF headlines and macro narratives increasingly influence crypto price movements....

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Eyes $89K – $92K Range, While This $0.04 Crypto is Set to Explode

Bitcoin is currently in vogue within headlines; however, its trading is limited within a narrow range of $89,800 and $92,800, and it does not showcase any optimistic trend. The holders and investors wait for some gains....

Instagram Data From 2024 Leak Reappears, Exposing 17.5M Accounts

Seventeen and a half million Instagram accounts just got an unwanted encore appearance on the dark web, thanks to an old API flaw that’s back to cause fresh headaches....

Bitcoin Stays Aligned With Its Long-Term Trend As Underlying Signals Evolve

Despite shifting market dynamics and evolving macro signals, Bitcoin keeps its long-term trend, while its deeper narrative is beyond headline price movements....

Chainlink – Will Nasdaq CME news push LINK’s price to $15 again?

LINK is in the news again for all the right reasons....

Police Raid Uncovers 41 Illegal Crypto Mining Machines in Malaysia

Malaysian authorities have confiscated 41 machines suspected of being used in illegal cryptocurrency mining operations following three coordinated raids in Teluk Intan. The operations targeted locations suspected of stealing electricity to power mining equipment....

3 Crypto Payments Trends For Investors To Watch

2026 is set to be the year that crypto payments go mainstream...

XRP price prediction 2026-2032: Will XRP reach $5?

Key takeaways: The XRP price prediction suggests that the coin’s price will rise to $3.37 by the end of 2026. The growing adoption rate of the XRP Ledger Protocol could push XRP to an average price of $6.55, with a possible maximum trading value of $7.11 in 2028....

Vitalik Buterin claims corposlop is a growing pandemic that needs to end

Vitalik Buterin recently called out the dangers of what he has tagged “corposlop” in the crypto and digital space. He described it as a toxic mix that leads to the creation of products that at first glance seem user-oriented, but in truth are created to disempower people....

Starknet publishes post-mortem report after temporary network outage

The outage was the second major network disruption in 2025, with both incidents requiring a block reorganization that rolled back some activity....

XRP Stalls Despite Bullish Developments and Ripple’s Institutional Momentum

XRP is consolidating near a key level as Ripple expands its regulated global finance footprint, signaling patience in price action while adoption, institutional integration, and regulatory clarity quietly strengthen the crypto asset’s long-term foundation. XRP Shows Patience as Ripple Pushes Deeper Into Regulated Global Finance At 2:30 p.m....

Fidelity Exec Says Bitcoin Is Shifting From ‘Power Law’ — What This Means

The price of Bitcoin ended the past year in the red despite reaching multiple all-time highs above the six-figure valuation mark. While the market leader has made a solid start to 2026 , concerns are still swirling around about BTC’s prospects over the coming months, especially in relation to the four-year cycle theory....

Ripple (XRP) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM): 2 Top Cryptos Every Smart Investor Should Have in Their Portfolio, Here’s Why

For those who seek a well-diversified portfolio for the year 2026, creating a balance between both old and new cryptocurrencies is the norm. Amongst the old popular cryptocurrencies which have still not managed to live up to their grand promises is Ripple (XRP). On the flip side, amongst new popular cryptos is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) ....

Grok Blocked: Indonesia’s Decisive Move Against AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Sparks Global Regulatory Firestorm

BitcoinWorld Grok Blocked: Indonesia’s Decisive Move Against AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Sparks Global Regulatory Firestorm In a landmark decision that reverberated across global technology circles, Indonesian authorities implemented an immediate temporary block on xAI’s Grok chatbot this Saturday, marking one of the most aggressive governmental ...

Shiba Inu’s Second Growth Wave Narrative Returns — Is Price Ready or Too Early?

The buzz around Shiba Inu is flaring up again as whispers of its next surge gain momentum. Speculation is thick in the air: is Shiba Inu positioned for a new price climb or is the timing premature? This article delves into the factors that might signal a bullish trend and the coins ripe for potential growth....

Selective Buying Returns — Top Movers Outside Top 10 to Watch Now

Selective buying is making a comeback in the crypto market, pushing certain coins to outperform others. This article spotlights key cryptocurrencies outside the top 10 that show promise. Discover which digital assets are on the rise and potentially ready to soar, capturing the attention of savvy investors....

Tim Beiko is shifting from Ethereum Layer 1 R&D to exploring “frontier use cases"

In an announcement posted on X, Tim Beiko, one of the more recognizable names in the Ethereum Foundation and a contributor to core protocol development, has announced his transition from Layer 1 research and development....

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: 30% Rally Meets Whale Selling As Sustainability Debate Intensifies

Shiba Inu at $0.00000862 After 30% Weekly Rally Breaks June 2025 Descending Channel Whale transfers surge 111%, with large holders sending tokens to exchanges amid $332,790 net outflows on January 10. Fear & Greed Index reads 28 as $106.5M 24-hour volume shows retail staying sidelined....

Analyst: XRP Will Hit $5 Before You Know It. Here’s Why

Periods of price pullbacks often test conviction more than market structure. When momentum cools after a strong advance, sentiment can shift quickly, even if the broader trend remains intact....

Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'

CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings....

Ethereum price prediction 2026-2032: Will ETH reach $5,000 soon?

Key takeaways : Ethereum price prediction suggests an average market price of $4,548 by the end of 2026. In 2029, Ethereum is anticipated to trade between $12,779 and $16,191 with an average expected price of $13,163....

Elderly Victims Lose Money to Bitcoin ATM Scams — Louisiana Recovers $200,000

Louisiana authorities have successfully recovered $200,000 from cryptocurrency scammers who targeted elderly residents through Bitcoin ATMs. The recovery comes after a new state law introduced stronger protections against digital currency fraud....

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell faces her biggest challenge as the company targets a 2026 IPO

Gwynne Shotwell has spent years keeping SpaceX on course while managing the unpredictable nature of her boss, Elon Musk. Now the rocket company’s president faces her biggest test yet as the firm prepares to go public, a move that could bring in over $30 billion and subject the business to intense outside examination....

Bitcoiners celebrate 17th anniversary of Hal Finney's Bitcoin post

Many in the Bitcoin community continue to speculate that cryptographer Hal Finney was Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto....

While Zcash Struggles, XRP and Solana See Institutional Booms

Zcash drops up to 20% after the full Electric Coin Company team resigns. XRP records ETF inflows and increased whale activity following Ripple and AWS collaboration news. Solana sees ETF inflows, token launches, and expanded institutional adoption. Zcash entered a critical phase after its entire core development team resigned earlier this week....

Islamic Coin Rockets 470% in 24 Hours on Ethiq Launch

On Jan. 9, Islamic Coin staged a dramatic rally, soaring 470% from under $0.01 to nearly $0.06 within 24 hours before stabilizing around $0.045–$0.05. Ethiq Layer 2 Mainnet Islamic Coin (ISLM), the native utility token of the HAQQ network, ignited a massive market rally in early January 2026....

Shiba Inu Price Breakout Imminent? Burn Metric Explodes Overnight

Shiba Inu has recorded a dramatic spike in its token burn rate, marking a potential turning point for the meme cryptocurrency. Data from Shibburn reveals that more than 7.2 million SHIB tokens were removed from circulation within 24 hours on January 10, 2026. The burn rate jumped by 38,043% compared to the previous day....

OpenAI’s Controversial Strategy: Contractors Reportedly Asked to Upload Real Past Work for AI Training

BitcoinWorld OpenAI’s Controversial Strategy: Contractors Reportedly Asked to Upload Real Past Work for AI Training In a move that has sparked significant debate within the artificial intelligence industry, OpenAI is reportedly asking contractors to upload authentic work samples from their previous and current employment positions....

Bitcoin Range-Bound Into The Weekend, But Next Week Holds The Real Test

Bitcoin enters the weekend in a quiet, range-bound mode, with support around $90,500–$88,200 holding firm. While price action remains subdued for now, key resistance levels near $94,100–$107,500 will likely dictate the market’s next major move....

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls in first adjustment of 2026

The Bitcoin mining difficulty continued to push through to new all-time highs in 2025 amid a turbulent year for the mining industry....

Bitcoin Battles the Odds as It Hovers Near $90,000

Bitcoin nears $90,000 amid global uncertainties and shifting investor focus. Technical charts indicate a consolidation phase with potential resistance at $95,000....

US Senator Cynthia Lummis Breaks Down Why Her 2026 Crypto Bill Is Critical

Senator Cynthia Lummis has renewed calls for clear U.S. crypto regulation as Senate committees prepare to move forward on a long-awaited market structure bill. Her comments come as Republicans push toward a January 15 markup, even as Democratic support remains uncertain....

Scott Bessent says the US Treasury has sufficient funds for repayments if tariffs are reversed

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury has more than enough cash to refund businesses and consumers if the Supreme Court were to strike down President Trump’s emergency tariffs. Still, he noted that the refunds wouldn’t be returned all at once, but instead would be rolled out over time, possibly over weeks or even a year....

Key deals this week: Merck, Glencore, CrowdStrike, Marvell Technology, Steel Dynamics and more

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$XYZ Gears Up for Breakout as January 2026 TGE and Listing Approach

After months of anticipation, the crypto market is heating up again. Market momentum is returning, capital is rotating beyond Bitcoin, and altcoin season is back on the agenda. As the risk appetite grows, attention is shifting toward high-upside plays with the power to dominate this cycle....

XRP Ready to Explode? Top Analyst Says Epic Rally Starts Now

The crypto market has entered a defining phase where volatility no longer signals weakness but opportunity. Rapid price swings, shifting macroeconomic data, and accelerating regulatory developments continue to reshape investor expectations....

Bitcoin dominance, altcoins, and the odds of THIS breakout on the charts

Altseason or not, Bitcoin has a lot to say in the market....

Attention, Bitcoin Bulls: Here’s Why $99K Might Be The Next Crucial Level To Watch

Following the recent bullish momentum seen early in the year, the Bitcoin price has displayed a bit of correctional movement and now stands closer to $90,000 than it did a week ago....

Malaysia police seize 41 cryptocurrency mining machines across three raids in Teluk Intan

Malaysian police conducted three raids tied to illegal cryptocurrency mining and seized 41 machines used for the activity. The police are working to trace the ownership of the machines confiscated in Teluk Intan and identify the people running the operations....

Solana Strengthens Network with Urgent Validator Update

The Solana network released the v3.0.14 update for validators. Technical indicators suggest a potential price direction change for SOL....

FCC approves SpaceX's deployment of 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites into orbit

The Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total number of the company’s authorized satellites to 15,000 units. Only half of SpaceX’s proposed 30,000 satellites were approved for deployment by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)....

Ethereum Derivatives Flash Warning Signs as Leverage Builds

Ethereum’s spot price hovered at $3,087 per coin on Saturday, while derivatives traders quietly stacked risk across futures and options markets. The data shows leverage building even as price action stays choppy, a setup that has a habit of punishing crowded positions....

XYZVerse Enters 2026 Altcoin Run With January Listing and Live eSports Utility

After months of anticipation, the crypto market is heating up again. Market momentum is returning, capital is rotating beyond Bitcoin, and altcoin season is back on the agenda. As the risk appetite grows, attention is shifting toward high-upside plays with the power to dominate this cycle....

Chinese AI leaders say innovation can close U.S. gap but chip tools remain the choke point

China can close the technology gap with America, driven by more risk-taking and fresh ideas, but the country still lacks the advanced equipment needed to make cutting-edge chips. That’s what leading Chinese AI researchers said Saturday. Two big Chinese AI startups, MiniMax and Zhipu AI, had strong debuts on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this week....

All about Tether’s $1B USDT injection as Bitcoin navigates delayed tariffs, rate-cut fears

$1 billion USDT minted amid market moves - Bullish or bearish?...

Crypto in 2026: a16z Predicts Major Shifts in Privacy, Security, and Messaging

A leading venture capital firm in the digital asset space, a16z crypto, has published a series of forecasts for 2026, arguing that privacy, decentralized communication, and stronger security frameworks will define the next phase of blockchain development....

OpenAI and Common Sense Media join forces on California AI child safety ballot measure

OpenAI and Common Sense Media, which disagreed on technology policy, announced on Friday that they will combine forces on a ballot proposal aimed at protecting children who use artificial intelligence chatbots in California. The two groups said they would drop separate proposals they had planned to put before California voters this November....

Cardano’s Bold Price Surge: ADA Sets Sights on the $10 Milestone

Cardano may reach $10, signaling over 2,000% potential rise. Technical analysis indicates a robust upward movement possibility....

‘Running Bitcoin’: BTC Holds $90K on 17th Anniversary of Hal Finney’s Iconic Tweet

On Jan. 10, bitcoin entered a period of stagnant consolidation, hovering around the $90,500 mark as market momentum from earlier in the month faded. Market Stagnation and the ‘No-Trade Zone’ Bitcoin ( BTC) maintained a steady posture Jan....

Ethereum’s Validator Entry Queue Hits $5.5B, Marking Highest Level Since August 2023

ETH staking entry queue hits $5.5B, longest wait time since Aug. 2023. Validator exits spike then clear, while entry demand rebounds to 1,800. ETH price steady at $3,088 as RSI and MACD show gradual momentum recovery....