Privacy Coins Face Selling Pressure Following Sharp Rallies

The privacy-token sector came under pressure as traders locked in profits following steep rallies earlier this month, triggering technical breakdowns across major names such as Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC). Both assets slipped lower in Thursday trading, with ZEC seeing the sharpest declines....

XRP Is Forming a Compression Above Support. Here’s What to Expect

XRP is entering a phase where structure matters more than momentum. Weekly candles continue to close above a clearly defined support zone, and the price shows very little volatility. This type of behavior often develops quietly while the market waits for confirmation. It is not driven by hype or reaction. It is driven by compression....

Steak ’N Shake Doubles Down On Bitcoin With $10M Balance Sheet Boost

Steak ’n Shake has moved $10 million of Bitcoin onto its corporate balance sheet, a fresh step in the fast-food chain’s crypto push. According to reports, the purchase equals about 105 BTC at current prices, and the company says all customer Bitcoin receipts feed into a so-called Strategic Bitcoin Reserve....

Best Crypto Sportsbooks for Cricket Betting — Top IPL Markets

Cricket betting has always attracted massive volumes, but in recent years the shift toward crypto cricket betting has become especially noticeable....

Beijing to crack down on Chinese tech firms using price wars to gain market share

Xi Jinping wants China’s tech companies to stop tearing each other apart with endless price cuts. Platforms keep slashing costs to beat each other, and now regulators are getting involved. Beijing doesn’t want another year of businesses throwing subsidies at users just to win market share....

Where to Bet on Valorant and StarCraft with Crypto: BTC & USDT Platforms

Esports betting has matured far beyond casual wagers. Today, experienced players are looking for speed, control, and flexibility — and that’s exactly why betting with BTC and USDT has become the preferred option for many esports bettors....

Report: Crypto Scams, Hacks Drained Over $4B in 2025

Crypto-related scams and hacks drained more than $4.04 billion from users and platforms in 2025, according to data shared by blockchain security firm PeckShield. The figures point to a clear shift toward targeted social engineering and attacks on centralized players, with scams alone rising far faster than technical exploits....

Nvidia's CEO predicts 'God AI' is on the way

Even if the CEO of Nvidia maintains that such technology is well beyond our current capabilities, his comments regarding a hypothetical “God AI” that might exist on “biblical” or “galactic” timelines have generated controversy....

Ethereum Price Prediction as Network Activity Remains Strong

Ethereum's market trends captivate once again as its network usage continues to impress. Within this dynamic landscape, certain coins appear poised for potential growth. Dive into this analysis to uncover which digital assets could be on the verge of a significant upswing....

Which Crypto Could Hit $1 Next? Experts Compare Cardano (ADA) and This $0.04 New Altcoin

The same question is asked by crypto investors every cycle, namely, which altcoin will be the next to jump at the level of $1. Years of growth have largely been priced in by big caps, and new altcoins at a price below a dollar are gaining popularity due to their potential asymmetric returns....

Biggest Weekly Gainers and Losers as Bitcoin Consolidates at $95K: Weekend Watch

Similar to the previous weekend, bitcoin’s price has stagnated again on Saturday and Sunday, with little to no action over the past 36 hours or so. Most larger-cap altcoins have remained sluggish as well, unlike small gains from HYPE and TRX. XMR, on the other hand, continues its freefall after the mid-week all-time high....

Ethereum (ETH) Ready to Enter Bull Market: Official Data

Ethereum's ability to break into a bull market is here, but it requires way more inflows....

Vanguard’s $505mln MSTR bet – Is the Bitcoin blockade officially over?

What changed behind the scenes? Bitcoin price or MSCI exclusion or something else....

LATAM crypto news: El Salvador’s Bitcoin zones expand, Polymarket bet on Maduro sparks speculation

This week in LATAM crypto, three stories are taking the spotlight: El Salvador is expanding its Bitcoin Zones to spur innovation and economic growth....

XRP to $12.50? Standard Chartered’s Bet Gains Steam as Spot ETFs Steal the Spotlight

Wall Street Whale Calls XRP to $12.50 as ETFs and Institutional Demand Accelerate Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendrick has sparked renewed debate on Wall Street and across the crypto market with a bold forecast that XRP could reach $12.50 by 2028....

Report: Anchorage Digital Seeks $200M–$400M Ahead of Potential IPO

Anchorage Digital is reportedly raising $200 million–$400 million as it explores a possible initial public offering next year. Anchorage Digital, the New York‑based custodian whose affiliate is the first federally chartered U.S....

Expert: People Throwing Around “$5–$10 XRP” Miss the Bigger Picture

Crypto enthusiast Austin (@Austin_XRPL) recently argued that common short-term price targets for XRP, often cited in the range of $5–$10, fail to reflect the scale of what is being built around the digital asset....

Solana’s Future Hinges on Constant Innovation, Says Co-Founder

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has declared that the network’s survival depends on perpetual evolution, directly challenging Ethereum’s recent push toward protocol ossification....

Why Some Experts Prefer This Penny Cryptocurrency Over Dogecoin (DOGE)

Many small tokens enter the market every year. Most fade quickly. A few build real utility. Today, a growing group of analysts and early adopters are shifting attention from famous meme coins toward emerging lending platforms. Their focus is no longer just hype or social trends. It is moving toward income, infrastructure, and measurable use....

Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Hits Zero as Staking Demand Surges

Ethereum’s staking landscape has flipped decisively bullish, with the validator exit queue dropping to zero for the first time since mid-2025, a shift that signals fading sell-side pressure and growing confidence in Ether as a yield-bearing asset....

AI and robotics momentum boosts China tech stocks

China is entering the year with a sense of renewal, fueling a rally in stocks despite lingering economic weakness. The shift comes nearly a year after DeepSeek rattled global markets by challenging US dominance with the launch of its open-source DeepSeek-R1, a highly capable AI model....

Coinbase CEO Says Banks Can 'Win Big' by Adopting Crypto Infrastructure

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging traditional banks to embrace cryptocurrency, arguing that integrating crypto infrastructure....

Father of Momentum Structural Analysis: Gold to Reach at Least $8,500, Silver to $300

Seasoned trader J. Michael Oliver, the father of a proprietary technical analysis method called momentum structural analysis (MSA), predicts that both gold and silver will continue to break records, reaching at least $8,500 and $300 per ounce, respectively....

Solana CEO pushes back on Buterin’s blockchain longevity vision

An Indian director of an audit firm has been held in connection with a $3 million crypto fraud probe that has gained widespread attention across India....

Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko Warns Solana Must Keep Upgrading or It Dies

Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko drew a clear line between Solana’s long-term strategy and Ethereum’s philosophy. He argued that Solana must keep evolving to survive, even as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pushes for blockchains to outlive active developer influence....

Trump Threatens JPMorgan With Lawsuit, Claims Bank ‘Debanked’ Him

President Donald Trump said he will file a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase in the coming weeks, accusing the bank of improperly cutting off his banking services after the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot....

Earning Interest on Bitcoin: Simple and Flexible Ways to Get Passive Income from BTC Holdings

Bitcoin’s role as a long-term store of value is well established, but the market has evolved beyond simple holding. BTC owners increasingly look for practical ways to earn passive income without selling or undertaking complex on-chain strategies....

Indian crypto stakeholders push regulators to revisit tax rate in 2026 budget

The Indian crypto industry has called for a favorable crypto tax in the upcoming budget for 2026. The industry also wants clear rules for digital assets in addition to a rationalization of the 1% TDS on crypto transactions to boost investor confidence and encourage foreign participation in the Indian crypto industry....

Internet Computer (ICP) Pulls Back After 30% Weekly Rally as Profit-Taking Intensifies

Internet Computer (ICP) is pulling back after a high-velocity rally, underscoring how sharp surges in altcoins often invite rapid profit-taking. The token fell roughly 3%, contrasting sharply with its 30% gain over the past week and signaling that near-term momentum has cooled....

$500 Million Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 12 Years, Dumps Millions with 31,250% Profit

A Satoshi-era whale just sold another 500 BTC for $47.77 million, bringing total cash-outs to $265 million....

Why Crypto Sportsbooks Are Gaining Popularity Among NHL Bettors

Hockey has always been one of the most dynamic sports for betting. Fast pace, frequent scoring, constant momentum shifts — the NHL offers far more in-play opportunities than many other leagues. Over the past few seasons, a growing number of hockey fans have started to bet on the NHL using crypto , and this shift is no coincidence....

Vitalik calls for a ‘garbage collection’ function to stop Ethereum bloat

Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s push to add new features while preserving backward compatibility is inflating protocol complexity, calling for a “garbage collection” process....

RWA Tokens Price Outlook While Institutions Stay Active, What Comes Next

The shifting dynamics in the crypto arena have put a spotlight on Real World Asset (RWA) tokens. As institutions continue to engage actively, many are left wondering about the future price movements of these digital assets. With so much at stake, which coins are poised for growth in this evolving landscape? Dive in to explore potential winners....

Michael Burry Reveals Good Use Case for Bitcoin

Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, best known for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis, has publicly endorsed a charitable use case for Bitcoin....

Latam Insights: Venezuelan Link to Trump’s ‘Gasolina,’ Brazil Battles Stablecoin Taxation

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the first bitcoin-backed card in Argentina....

Talks planned as South Korea moves to avert U.S. tariffs on Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea says it’s not going to sit quietly while Donald Trump slaps a 25% tariff on imported artificial intelligence chips. On Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said the government will push for favorable terms and talk directly with the U.S. to protect its chipmakers....

Pundit to XRP Investors: A Lot of People Are Not Ready to Hear This

Crypto commentator Pumpius has presented a view that challenges how market participants assess relevance in the digital asset space....

SUI Price Breakout Next? Analyst Sets $2.3 Short-Term Target

The SUI price struggled to replicate its early-year momentum over the past week despite the general market seeing renewed optimism. The altcoin’s price mostly moved sideways, oscillating between the $1.70 – $1.90 levels....

Crypto’s decentralization promise breaks at interoperability

Crypto’s interoperability layer reveals a gap between the industry’s decentralization narrative and how value actually moves across blockchains....

China throttles rare-earth supply chain as bilateral tensions with Japan escalate

China exported 6,745 tons of rare-earth products in December, a drop from 6,958 tons in November, based on customs data released Sunday. The biggest chunk of the exports are rare-earth magnets, which have played a key role in past trade fights....

Bitcoin Braces as Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced escalating tariffs on eight European nations, starting on February 1, threatening 10% levies that will rise to 25% by June, until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. Bitcoin faces renewed volatility as geopolitical tensions mirror the October 2025 tariff shock that triggered $19 billion in liquidations....

Samsung to pay record bonuses as AI boom lifts profits

Samsung Electronics is set to hand out record bonuses to its team as the artificial intelligence boom translates into profits. The company will pay out some of its biggest performance bonuses in years, as the global memory chip supercycle continues to bring in historic profits as a result of an increase in AI adoption....

803,780,000 XRP Now Locked in ETFs as Major Repricing Looms

XRP's institutional flows hint at a major repricing ahead, with 803.78 million XRP now locked across various ETFs....

Bitcoin Cycle Far From Over — Here’s What’s Happening

Bitcoin prices continue to consolidate within the $95,000 zone following the pullback in the latter part of the past week. The premier cryptocurrency is experiencing a bullish January performance marked by a net gain of 11.42% since the new year commenced. However, the effects of the extended price correction from Q4 2025 linger....

Solana Price Prediction: $2.25B Volume, Coinbase Validator Boosts $140 Support Toward $151

Solana is trading at $142.51 with daily volume topping $2.25 billion, holding firm above the critical $140 support zone. The token slipped 1.24% in 24 hours, but confidence is building as Coinbase and STSS launch a validator on the Solana network, strengthening decentralization and signaling growing institutional support....

Opportunities Heat Up in Bitcoin and Altcoin Market

Bitcoin and altcoin volumes were low, but significant developments are expected soon. Martinez highlights a bullish flag for SUI Coin, indicating a potential rise....

BlackRock scooped up over $1 billion of these cryptocurrencies in a week

BlackRock ramped up its exposure to digital assets this week, channeling more than $1 billion into Bitcoin ( BTC ) and Ethereum ( ETH ) through its spot exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ). This move highlights the investment manager’s aggressive buying in 2026, which has contributed to a short-term rebound in the two leading assets....

XRP Price Prediction: $1.28B ETF Inflows Offset Bearish Triangle Near $2.05

Ripple’s XRP is trading at $2.06, with a 24-hour volume of $1.37 bn. The token ranks #5 globally, holding a market capitalization of $124.9 bn. Circulating supply stands at 60.7 bn XRP, with a maximum supply capped at 100 bn....

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Price Analysis: Can This New Crypto Surge 950% by 2027?

The most significant crypto actions are some of the ones that occur before they become widely known. Now analysts are monitoring a new DeFi altcoin with a valuation below $1 and that is in an initial stage of valuation when expectations start becoming visible....

80% of hacked crypto projects never ‘fully recover,’ expert warns

Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws....