Bitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash rate, while some US miners offset downtime by selling electricity back to the grid.
Such large transfers to exchanges can signal potential market volatility, impacting Bitcoin's price and investor sentiment significantly.
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The crypto market has been bleeding red over the past few weeks, with Bitcoin hovering below $70K. This has resulted in a strong selloff in the altcoin market, with the ETH price now trading around monthly support levels. Things have worsened recently, as crucial on-chain data now points toward a potential significant decline in the …
States are scoring victories against prediction markets when they invoke congressional intent, said a legal expert—and losing when they focus on narrower legal definitions.
Dutch regulator orders Polymarket to halt operations, calling prediction markets unlicensed gambling and threatening 840,000 in penalties.
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The long-term vision for Ethereum is increasingly shifting beyond incremental upgrades toward a more fundamental transformation of its core architecture. As the network continues to scale and support a growing ecosystem of decentralized applications, developers and researchers are exploring whether achieving ETH’s ultimate goals of global scalability, security, and decentralization requires rebuilding elements of its base layer rather than simply refining existing systems. Rebuilding Core Infrastructure For Long-Term Growth Ethereum’s evolution has moved beyond incremental upgrades; it is entering a phase of structural reconstruction. The head of research at EigenCloud, Soubhik Deb, mentioned on X that the initiative often referred to as Lean Consensus, formerly known as née Beamchain, signals the beginning of ETH’s endgame. Related Reading: Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Protocol Priorities as Major Upgrades Near It is reducing accumulated technical debt, pushing toward fast finality, and designing the protocol with post-quantum future resilience in mind. At the heart of this transformation is Lean Consensus, being one of the most ambitious protocol workstreams for the network and the crypto infrastructure overall. In Soubhik Deb’s discussions with Drakefjustin, the focus was to understand what Lean ETH practically is in terms of real-time proving and increased Layer 1 throughput, and what it unlocks for the rollups. Other protocols are being introduced to bolster the network’s ecosystem, including scaling. Analyst Ladislaus offered insight into the relationship between FOCIL and Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, particularly in the medium-term via L1 zkEVMs. Presently, it seems clear that the ETH community is demanding higher L1 throughput to meet global demand. However, the truth about trade-offs today is that censorship resistance and fast inclusion rely heavily on validator altruism, more concretely, on the willingness of validators choosing to build blocks locally and thereby forego more valuable blocks from third-party builders. At the current scale, the tax on altruism is still acceptable and manageable, but reliance is brittle and suboptimal. What makes it even more problematic is that as throughput increases, it becomes progressively more expensive. The good news is that FOCIL will make inclusion a protocol-level guarantee. Instead of treating censorship resistance as a market probability, it becomes an enforced rule of the system. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Builds Tension Below Resistance, Breakout Risk Rising However, with the decision to schedule FOCIL for protocol inclusion, the project is well-positioned to reduce critical social-layer dependency. At the same time, paving the way for a massive increase in L1 throughput. Ethereum Liquidation Clusters Build On Both Sides Of Price Ethereum’s current liquidation heatmap reflects a market stretched on both sides. According to Ted, ETH longs and shorts are aggressive, which means all this aggressiveness will be taken out. If geopolitical tensions such as a potential US–Iran escalation intensify, downside pressure could spark long liquidations, followed by a reversal that squeezes shorts. However, positive developments like peace talks could ignite an upside breakout, wiping out shorts before the price potentially retraces to target late longs. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Base's split from the OP Stack signals a pivotal shift in Ethereum's layer two landscape
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After four years contributing, BGD Labs said it would be leaving the DAO, citing changes to the organization and taking an “adversarial position“ to its liquidity protocol.
Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund.
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Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt move to the next phase of real estate tokenization project, enabling the resale of property tokens.
Private equity, which has the second-highest risk weighting, carries a 400% weight under the current Basel III banking framework.
OpenAI is reportedly developing AI hardware including a smart speaker and smart glasses, expanding beyond ChatGPT into consumer devices.
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The cinema chain has stepped back from screening an award-winning AI short while Hollywood battles over the technology’s creative role.
Lawmakers warned that approving World Liberty Financial's bank charter application could jeopardize the legitimacy of the U.S. banking system.
Ethereum’s new roadmap lands in a market that is less interested in vision and more interested in evidence. That is the core tension behind the Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol Priorities Update for 2026, which breaks the network’s next phase into three tracks, including Scale, Improve UX, and Harden the L1. The roadmap is technical, but the […]
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Dogecoin is once again approaching a technical inflection point that has historically preceded explosive upside. According to crypto chartist and pattern analyst @TATrader_Alan, the meme coin is completing a structural setup that has already delivered two major parabolic advances. If the pattern resolves the same way for a third time, the projected upside could extend toward the $2 level, representing roughly a 2,000% move from the broader base region. Dogecoin’s Third Solid Base In a recent monthly timeframe analysis on X, the chartist pointed to what he describes as a recurring “Solid Base” formation. He notes that Dogecoin has completed this structure twice in prior cycles. On both occasions, the base-building phase was followed by rapid vertical expansion in price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Reach Key Decision Level To Trigger Another 100% Wave The chart highlights prolonged consolidation zones where the price compresses over an extended period. These zones are characterized by reduced volatility, gradual accumulation, and tightening ranges. In previous cycles, this compression phase acted as stored momentum. Once the price cleared the upper boundary of the structure, the move accelerated quickly into a parabolic markup phase. The current setup, as shown on the monthly chart, mirrors those earlier formations. Price action has once again spent significant time consolidating within a defined range, forming a clearly visible base. The analyst emphasizes that Dogecoin is now positioned at the edge of this third structure, suggesting that the compression phase may be nearing completion. Historically, the first two bases led to exponential rallies that dwarfed the preceding consolidation periods. The implication is not based on short-term speculation but on repeating structural behavior visible across multi-year cycles. The measured expansion from previous breakouts, when applied proportionally to the present base, supports the possibility of a move that could extend toward the $2 region if momentum unfolds in a similar fashion. Cup And Handle Pattern Reinforces Breakout Case On the daily timeframe, the chartist further identifies a classical continuation structure forming within the broader macro base. He outlines a Cup and Handle pattern developing in real time, reinforcing the larger bullish thesis. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Can Still Reach $1, But It May Not Be Soon, Analyst Explains Why According to the chart, Dogecoin formed a rounded bottom with price dipping to approximately $0.08 before gradually recovering. The rally then carried the price to around $0.11, establishing the rim of the cup. Following that advance, the price began consolidating just below resistance, shaping the handle portion of the formation. This configuration is widely regarded as a bullish continuation setup, particularly when it forms within a larger accumulation structure. The handle reflects short-term profit-taking and controlled pullback. If price breaks decisively above the handle’s resistance level, the pattern typically projects a continuation move in the direction of the prevailing trend. Combined with the multi-year solid base structure on the monthly chart, the Cup and Handle adds a shorter-term trigger mechanism to the broader breakout narrative. Should resistance give way, the alignment of macro accumulation and classical continuation geometry would position Dogecoin for a move that, based on historical precedent, could extend dramatically higher and potentially validate the $2 target. Featured Image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Exclusive fourth quarter data shows 69.2% of issuers are live, while 84.6% report regulatory friction shaping tokenization rollout.
21shares said “a negative ruling on tariffs could potentially hurt Treasuries and the dollar, while favoring stocks and crypto.”
The ruling limits presidential power over trade policy, reinforcing Congress's role and potentially stabilizing international trade relations.
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As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling.
Bitcoin is once again at a critical level, and traders are asking the big question: how low can Bitcoin price go if support breaks? In a recent market discussion, one experienced trader outlined the levels he is watching and explained what would confirm further downside for BTC. The Important Bitcoin Level: $65,800 According to Pro …
Dutch regulator the Netherlands Gambling Authority this week ordered the prediction market to halt operations immediately.
Spawn democratizes web3 development, potentially accelerating innovation and adoption by enabling non-developers to create decentralized applications.
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Nansen integrates on-chain analytics with trading execution to streamline the user experience. The future of investing will involve more interactive and agentic trading experiences. AI agents can simplify transaction processes by executing multiple transactions with a simple command.
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Crypto, real estate and politics collided at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club as insiders debated tokenization and regulation.
KITE crypto has quietly transitioned from low-volatility consolidation into full-blown on-chain expansion and the data doesn’t look accidental. After weeks of relatively muted activity through December and early January, the network flipped a switch in late January. Whale transactions surged. Exchange flows accelerated. Volume exploded. And KITE price followed. This wasn’t retail-led noise. It was …
Recent market dynamics have given different reasons as to why the XRP price is programmed to shoot to double and triple digits. However, a supporter known as Remi Relief recently outlined a case for a four-figure XRP valuation, with the reason being that several unfolding events could lay the groundwork for a move toward $1,200 and even beyond. Remi Relief’s XRP price outlook is based on a combination of incoming regulations, geopolitical developments, and long-term pattern comparisons to XRP’s historic rally in 2017/2018. The Clarity Act And Regulatory Momentum According to XRP supporter Remi Relief, XRP’s price will break above $1,000 by the end of the cycle. This bullish outlook is based on how XRP reacts after the proposed Clarity Act is finally passed. The Clarity Act is an anticipated market structure bill that supporters believe could define clearer rules for digital assets in the United States and remove uncertainty around crypto regulation, including XRP. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is betting on the Clarity Act to be signed into law by April. Related Reading: What Happens If XRP Is Building Its Final Base At These Levels? However, Remi Relief noted that US President Donald Trump wants progress on the legislation’s passing as early as March 1. According to this view, regulatory clarity would significantly benefit Ripple Labs and, by extension, XRP. Advocates like Remi Relief are of the notion that once legal frameworks are solidified, institutional players that have will now be incentivized to begin allocating more capital into the crypto industry. As an institutional finance-centric crypto, XRP is well-positioned to attract a meaningful share of any large-scale inflows from financial institutions entering the crypto market. Another major point is with Ripple Treasury, which was recently introduced by GTreasury. Remi Relief noted that the platform handled $13 trillion in payments last year, none of which were processed through crypto rails. Imagine how much this would matter for XRP demand if even a fraction of that transactional volume were to migrate onto the XRP Ledger. The 2017/2018 Fractal And The $1,697 Projection XRP’s price action might currently be stuck under $1.50, but various technical analyses show it is still following price playbacks before bullish rallies in previous years. Remi Relief believes this is certainly the case, and a parabolic move is incoming, with a $1,697.27 XRP if the cryptocurrency follows the same pattern as the 2017/2018 cycle. Related Reading: XRP Emerges As Rotation Target As Investors Exit Bitcoin And Ethereum According to the analyst, not only is a $1200-$1700 target possible for XRP, but it’s also a conservative opinion. This plays into a prevailing sentiment where the $1,200 pathway is a high-conviction thesis among a segment of the XRP community. Some XRP proponents are even of the notion that market cap arguments of XRP reaching extravagant price targets like $1,000 and even five digits at $10,000 are misguided. Featured Image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
The surge in Aztec's value highlights the significant impact of exchange listings on token visibility and market dynamics, especially in Korea.
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Ledn's $188 million securitization marks the moment Bitcoin-backed consumer credit started looking like mainstream asset-backed debt. Ledn Issuer Trust 2026-1 packages 5,441 fixed-rate balloon loans into rated, tradable notes with investment-grade and subordinated tranches, custody arrangements, liquidity reserves, and all the structural scaffolding that allows institutional investors to buy Bitcoin-linked yield without ever touching spot […]
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