Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state': US Rep

US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy....

Ripple Sees Institutional Acceleration: ‘We’ve Never Been in a Better Position Heading Into a New Year’

Ripple sees accelerating institutional crypto adoption fueled by regulatory clarity, tokenization growth, and surging demand for stablecoins, ETFs, and XRP-linked products, driving momentum heading into the new year....

XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 200 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis

BitcoinWorld XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 200 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis On-chain analytics platform Whale Alert reported a significant transaction on January 15, 2025, revealing that Ripple, the blockchain payments company, unlocked 200 million XRP from its escrow accounts....

Bitcoin Consolidates in Triangle, Signaling Potential 15% Move Amid Exchange Liquidity Flows

Bitcoin triangle consolidation on the four-hour chart signals volatility compression, setting up a potential 15% price move. Whale-driven liquidity flows from exchanges like Binance create selling pressure, while institutional demand on Coinbase and Bitstamp supports higher lows....

Canton [CC] jumps 14%, but Binance traders bet on a short-term pullback

CC's rally faces corrective risk despite strong perpetual demand....

XRP Price Is Not Out Of The Woods As A 56% Crash Could Be Coming, Here’s Why

XRP price may be stabilizing above recent lows, but underlying signals suggest the asset remains structurally vulnerable....

Tether’s Monumental $779M Bitcoin Acquisition in Q4 2025 Signals Bold Treasury Transformation

BitcoinWorld Tether’s Monumental $779M Bitcoin Acquisition in Q4 2025 Signals Bold Treasury Transformation In a definitive move that underscores its long-term financial strategy, Tether Holdings Ltd., the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, executed a monumental purchase of 8,888 Bitcoin (BTC) during the fourth quarter of 2025....

‘Crypto speed’: Why CZ thinks Pakistan could outrun the world in five years

What’s driving Pakistan’s sudden rise in crypto?...

Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings: Adds 32,938 ETH And Stakes Nearly 119K ETH

Ethereum continues to struggle to regain bullish momentum as apathy and persistent selling pressure dominate the broader crypto market. Price action remains subdued, with ETH failing to sustain moves above key resistance levels, reinforcing the perception that investors are still cautious....

Bitwise Files 11 Single-Token Crypto ETFs With SEC, Signaling Strong Altcoin Demand

Bitwise is moving to list 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs on NYSE Arca, expanding U.S. market exposure to major protocol tokens as regulatory filings signal a broader push into diversified digital-asset products....

First Brands Creditors Hire FTX Investigators to Probe Off-Books Financing

First Brands creditors hired Nardello & Co., the forensic firm that investigated the FTX collapse, to probe shady off-the-books financing arrangements leading to the auto-parts supplier's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The investigation targets factoring deals, shell entities, and insider activities tied to founder Patrick James. Nardello & Co....

Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Targeting AAVE, UNI, SUI, More

Asset manager Bitwise has submitted filings for 11 new single-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....

'Massive' liquidity injections to boost BTC price in 2026, crypto exec says

Money printing is a catalyst for higher risk-on asset prices, but the looming 2026 US midterm elections could throw a wrench in markets....

Bitcoin Miner Distribution Re-Emerges: BTC Enters A Fragile Price Phase

Bitcoin has managed to reclaim the $88,000 level, offering a brief sense of stability after weeks of choppy price action. However, the broader picture remains fragile. Since early December, BTC has repeatedly failed to push above the $90,000 threshold, a level that continues to cap upside attempts and reinforce market hesitation....

Senate Sets January Markup On The CLARITY Act – Traders Brace for DeFi Amendments

The Senate Banking Committee is looking to schedule a January 15 markup for the long‑discussed CLARITY Act, reviving a comprehensive digital asset bill that stalled in 2025 due to fights over DeFi, token classification, and stablecoin yields, according to senior staff briefings and the committee’s draft agenda shared with lobbyists this week....

India’s RBI Flags Stablecoin Risks, Advocates Digital Rupee Priority

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warns that risks from stablecoins to macrofinancial stability outweigh their benefits. In its Financial Stability Report, RBI advocates prioritizing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) like India's digital rupee over privately issued stablecoins to preserve trust in money and financial stability....

India's Reserve Bank warns that stablecoin risks to financial stability outweigh their benefits

The Indian government remains skeptical of stablecoins and believes they can cause significant harm to financial stability. India’s Reserve Bank has urged countries in its Financial Stability Report to prioritize digital currencies issued by banks over privately issued stablecoins....

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation....

Coinbase’s David Duong highlights the shift in regulatory policy as the most significant driver of growth and change in 2025

David Duong, the global head of investment research at Coinbase, has published a copy of Coinbase Institutional’s 2026 Crypto Market Outlook. In it, Duong and his team attributed the shift in policy as the motivation for banks and corporations to finally start building the technical infrastructure that will be required to take things on-chain....

XRP Price Prediction: Franklin Templeton Exec Says XRP Is Key to Cross-Border Payments – Is a $3 Breakout Next?

Today’s XRP price prediction takes on renewed significance as major global investment firm Franklin Templeton, which manages assets across public and private markets through various strategies, including digital assets, has once again acknowledged the importance of XRP as crucial infrastructure for cross-border payments....

Trump Media Token Airdrop Confirmed for Shareholders With New Truth Social Utility

Trump Media and Technology Group has confirmed plans to distribute a new digital token to its shareholders, marking the clearest step yet in the company’s gradual expansion into blockchain-based products tied to its media and financial services ecosystem....

Crypto Analysts Expect Plasma (XPL) to Surge in 2026

XPL Coin struggled in 2025 but has potential for 2026 growth. Analysts believe market improvement could boost XPL's value significantly....

Standard Chartered Analysts Predict 330% XRP Price Surge After This Happens

Standard Chartered analysts have predicted that the XRP price could surge by around 330%. They also outlined catalysts that could spark this price surge, which would lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for the Ripple-linked token....

Bitcoin holds on to $88K as regional markets choose caution: What’s next?

The swift rallies and full retracements Bitcoin has witnessed over the past month translate into a "pressure cooker" environment for traders....

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Treasury Firms May Shift to Digital Credit Models

Bitcoin treasury firms are transitioning from speculation to digital credit models, with Michael Saylor predicting BTC as core capital for predictable returns by 2026. These models issue simple credit products tied to real liabilities, emphasizing trust, transparent collateral, and consistent operations....

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Plunges to 20, Signaling Critical ‘Extreme Fear’ Phase for Investors

BitcoinWorld Crypto Fear & Greed Index Plunges to 20, Signaling Critical ‘Extreme Fear’ Phase for Investors Global cryptocurrency markets entered a pronounced state of apprehension on March 21, 2025, as the widely monitored Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered a score of 20, firmly cementing investor sentiment in the ‘Extreme Fear’ territory....

XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 300 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis

BitcoinWorld XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 300 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis On-chain data analytics platform Whale Alert reported a significant blockchain transaction on January 15, 2025, revealing that Ripple has unlocked 300 million XRP from its established escrow accounts, triggering immediate analysis across cryptocurrency markets ...

XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 500 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis

BitcoinWorld XRP Unlocked: Ripple’s Strategic 500 Million Release Sparks Market Analysis On November 15, 2024, blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported a significant transaction: Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP from its escrow accounts, triggering immediate analysis across cryptocurrency markets and institutional circles....

Failure is an option in crypto finance

Some systems improve by failing — and crypto has no choice...

Crypto Market Prediction: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Having a Calm New Year, Two Big Bitcoin (BTC) Barriers, Best XRP Price Timeframe at This Point

Market is relatively calm, with volatility levels across multiple assets hitting monthly lows, which means the transition from 2025 to 2026 should be calm....

Ethereum Liquidity Rebuilds On Binance: December Inflows Signal Strategic Repositioning

Ethereum remains trapped below the critical $3,000 level as price action compresses into an increasingly narrow range. Despite several recovery attempts, bulls have failed to regain control, leaving ETH vulnerable to renewed downside pressure....

ICP price prediction 2025-2031: Is ICP a good investment?

Key takeaways: ICP is expected to attain a maximum price of $7.77 in 2025. Internet Computer protocol price forecast for 2028 expects the token to reach a peak price of $14.03. By 2031, the price of Internet Computer might reach a maximum of $22.81. Internet Computer (ICP) is a groundbreaking blockchain network developed by the DFINITY Foundation....

CZ Predicts Pakistan Could Emerge as Crypto Leader in 5 Years with Bitcoin Focus

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance founder, declares Pakistan a frontrunner in the crypto revolution during his recent visit. With PVARA issuing its first No Objection Certificates and regulatory reforms, Pakistan is leapfrogging traditional finance, fueled by its fast-growing young user base....

Expert Says XRP ‘Haters’ Miss The Bigger Picture: Here’s What It Is

A prominent XRP commentator is pushing back on a familiar critique of Ripple’s business model, arguing that skeptics have the causality backwards when they claim the company sells XRP merely to amass traditional assets....

Bitcoin Trades $85K-$90K Range Amid Rising Volatility and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin price prediction for the coming week indicates continued range-bound action within the $85,000-$90,000 zone amid thin year-end liquidity and heightened volatility. Expect sharp rejections at $90,000 resistance and support holds at $84,500 unless $94,500 or $85,000 breaks on high volume....

Dogecoin Holds Support Near Descending Trendline Amid Oversold RSI Signals

Dogecoin price holds steady around the 0.12 to 0.13 zone within a descending trendline, with oversold RSI signaling seller fatigue and liquidity zones driving short-term volatility. A breakout could target 0.21, but confirmation is needed amid range-bound action. Dogecoin price compresses near long-term trendline support as volatility narrows....

First Brands bondholders bring in financial watchdog that probed FTX’s 2022 crash

First Brands creditors have hired Nardello & Co., the same company that investigated the FTX collapse, to dig into how the bankrupt auto-parts supplier handled shady off-the-books financing before crashing into Chapter 11....

Crypto Stumbles: Bitcoin Braces for a Tumultuous 2026

Crypto remains surprisingly stable at 2026's start, with predictions for Bitcoin varied. CryptoCon warns of potential downward trends amid overheated markets and speculative pressure....

XRP Demand And Price Are Set To Surge In 2026 As These Factors Play Out

A crypto expert has predicted that 2026 could mark a breakthrough year for XRP, with strong demand and significant price growth on the horizon ....

Top 3 Cryptos of 2026 With Massive FOMO Right Now

As the year quickly draws to a close and 2026 looms on the horizon, crypto traders are working to get into the best cryptos to buy with the most upside and the top cryptos to buy as the next market boom erupts on the scene....

Top 16 Bitcoin Conferences To Attend In 2026 From Around The World

Here are the top 16 conferences to mark on your 2026 calendar for technologists, business leaders, policy experts, and those seeking to learn more about Bitcoin....

Tether Makes Bold Move by Acquiring 8,888 Bitcoins

Tether purchased 8,888 Bitcoins to increase its reserves significantly. Acquisition denotes strong trust in Bitcoin's stability and potential....

Coinbase Sees Stablecoins Expanding in 2026 as US Faces China Digital Yuan Challenge

Coinbase Institutional’s 2026 Crypto Market Outlook, led by David Duong, forecasts accelerating institutional adoption, tokenization integration, and stablecoin expansion amid policy shifts, positioning crypto for maturation despite volatile prices. Policy shifts drive banks and corporations to build on-chain infrastructure for crypto integration....

Crypto Regulation Crisis: How American Policy Is Crushing Decentralization and Innovation

BitcoinWorld Crypto Regulation Crisis: How American Policy Is Crushing Decentralization and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – A stark warning from Capitol Hill suggests that the foundational promise of cryptocurrency is under direct threat not from market forces, but from regulatory policy. U.S....

US lawmakers expected to address market structure markup in January

With Congress in recess until the new year, sources familiar with the progress of a digital asset market structure bill are expecting consideration in early 2026....

USDC Transfer: A Staggering $348 Million Move from Coinbase Institutional Sparks Market Intrigue

BitcoinWorld USDC Transfer: A Staggering $348 Million Move from Coinbase Institutional Sparks Market Intrigue In a significant on-chain event that captured immediate attention, blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported a colossal transfer of 348,000,000 USDC from Coinbase Institutional to Coinbase....

Fresh Evidence Says Utility Will XRP Price

A recent post from crypto researcher SMQKE highlights documented evidence showing that blockchain-based settlement has already been tested within established banking environments....

Canada’s TSX Gains 29% in 2025, Led by Gold Miners and Banks

The S&P/TSX Composite Index 2025 performance delivered a remarkable 29% annual gain, the second-best this century after 2009's 31% rise. It achieved 63 all-time highs, primarily in the final seven months, rebounding from early-year tariff pressures through strong materials and financial sectors....

Forget Bitcoin And Ethereum: Here Are The Cryptocurrencies That Made Gains In Q4

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) lost their dominance and momentum in the final quarter of 2025 as investors shifted focus to less risky assets. New data shows that several privacy-focused cryptocurrencies quietly delivered significant gains in Q4, standing out during an otherwise cautious period for digital assets....

Cryptocurrency Shocker Stirs Market with Unexpected Price Surge

Binance experienced unusual trading in the BROCCOLI714-USDT pair allegedly due to a hack. Rapid purchases caused the pair's value to surge over 1141% in shallow liquidity....