Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings, has shared a thoughtful message linking ancient history with modern technology, as Japan prepares for the rare “Fire Horse” year of 2026, a cycle that appears only once every 60 years. In his remarks, Kitao opened up about how this period is often seen as powerful but demanding, especially …
The significant unrealized loss highlights the volatility and financial risk associated with large-scale corporate investments in cryptocurrencies.
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PeerDAS is already live on Ethereum's mainnet, while zkEVMs are at an advanced stage, focusing on safety and scalability.
Global-e, a payment platform integrated by Ledger in 2023, suffered a data breach affecting some of the wallet's customers.
High concentration in major wallets, particularly for shiba inu, contributed to potential volatility in the market.
How an onchain investigator linked a Coinbase impersonation scam to $2 million in losses and why social engineering remains the real risk.
Dogecoin has spent a large part of the current cycle moving sideways, leaving its long-term chart largely defined by a downtrend. However, a technical study of Dogecoin’s previous market cycles, where similar stretches of compression preceded outsized price expansions, points to instances where Dogecoin can rally to price targets anywhere between $10 and $20 in the current cycle. How Dogecoin Performed During Previous Alt-Seasons A recent technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Javon Marks on the social media platform X looks at direct comparisons between Dogecoin’s current structure and the setups that led to its most dramatic rallies in the past. Related Reading: Dogecoin Long-Term Bullish Structure Still In Play And Will Cross $10 Looking back at previous market cycles, Dogecoin went through some of the biggest magnitudes of rallies, even within the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. During its first major alt-season run, Dogecoin surged by more than 9,000% from its base to reach a new peak of $0.015 in early 2018. Back then, this rally caught many doubters off guard, considering the fact that Dogecoin had no inherent value at the time and was the first mover in a niche of meme coins. What followed in the next cycle was even more extreme, with the second major expansion delivering gains of about 28,000% in 2021. This rally was enough to establish Dogecoin’s reputation as the king of meme coins, and the all-time high of $0.73 it reached back then is yet to be broken. The chart that followed Marks’ analysis shows that each rally began after prolonged periods where Dogecoin appeared largely stagnant and was trading sideways. What A 9,000% Or 20,000% Move Means For DOGE Applying those percentage gains to Dogecoin’s current price range produces eye-catching figures that propose a break above the anticipated $1 level and even above double digits. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Could Rally To All-Time Highs If It Breaks This Resistance Level A move similar to the first major alt-season rally, roughly 9,000%, would place Dogecoin around the $10 price level. A repeat of the second cycle’s performance would push the price far higher. to as high as $20. These are ultra-bullish targets that seem unrealistic based on Dogecoin’s current price levels. However, the analyst also highlighted near-term reference zones that sit well below the most extreme projections but still reflect meaningful upside. Price levels around $0.6533 and $1.25111 were identified as more realistic milestones within a bullish scenario. Interestingly, these are also very bullish, as they represent increases of 340% and 740%, respectively, from Dogecoin’s price range around $0.15. Not everyone reading the chart arrives at the same conclusion, and that difference in interpretation was evident in comments under Marks’ post. Another Dogecoin analyst, KrissPax, responded by saying there’s a difference between a full alt-season and what he described as a relief rally. According to KrissPax, nothing in the current chart suggests a $20 Dogecoin this year. However, Marks explained that the idea is not that Dogecoin will certainly reach $10 or $20 this year, but to show what types of gains to expect if another alt-season unfolds, which is looking more and more likely. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP price gained in the first five days of 2026 as chart breakouts and steady ETF inflows produced targets near $3, with longer-term projections as high as $7-$8.
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) surprised the crypto market today with a sharp 22.3% price jump, lifting its weekly gains close to 60% and placing it among today’s top performers. The sudden rally is fueled by upcoming product launches, expanding real-world use cases, and a strong rise in trading activity. Upcoming AI Agent Marketplace Launch The biggest …
Michael Saylor’s “Strategy” has added 1,287 Bitcoin to its holdings, strengthening its position as one of the largest corporate BTC holders. The purchase lifts the company’s total Bitcoin reserve to 673,783 BTC, reinforcing its long-term conviction in the asset. At the same time, Strategy increased its U.S. dollar reserves by $62 million, bringing total cash …
The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash through via the sale of common stock.
Strategy's continued Bitcoin acquisition may influence corporate investment trends and bolster institutional confidence in digital assets.
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Bank of America's shift to endorse Bitcoin ETFs may increase mainstream crypto adoption, influencing broader financial market dynamics.
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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $63 billion.
Privacy-focused cryptos including Midnight, Canton Network and Monero have slipped as investors rotate capital out of defensive holdings.
The latest data exposure comes nearly six years after a leak that involved over 270,000 Ledger customers occurred in 2020.
Cango produced 569 bitcoin in December amid favorable network difficulty adjustments, raising its total holdings to more than 7,500 BTC.
Starknet, an Ethereum ZK‑rollup network used for decentralized finance and gaming, is facing mainnet downtime following previous outages in 2025.
On January 4, 2026, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT revealed Ledger’s latest data breach via third-party payment handler Global-e, which notified customers of “unusual activity” in its cloud system. Exposed info includes names and contact details for some Ledger buyers, no wallet seeds or crypto compromised. Global-e contained the breach and hired forensic experts for a probe. …
Ledger is dealing with a new data exposure incident involving its third-party payment processor, Global-e.
Veteran crypto educator Davinci Jeremie says most people are approaching Bitcoin the wrong way. A user recently asked Jeremie on X when Bitcoin would “boom,” hoping for some reassurance. His reply was blunt. “If you’re relying on Bitcoin to ‘boom’ to make you rich, you’re doing it wrong,” Jeremie said. “Bitcoin is for storing what …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stated that the blockchain network must decide between chasing speculative trends or fulfilling its original promise as a neutral “world computer.” In two separate detailed posts on the social media platform X, Buterin reflected on 2025 as a year of significant technical progress. However, he cautioned against the network’s growing […]
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The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product.
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 5.
Bitcoin-specific inflows retreated 35% to $26.9 billion, while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana products absorbed over $20 billion combined.
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 5, 2026
Bitcoin SV (BSV), a lesser-known fork of Bitcoin, surprised the crypto market today with a sharp 14% price jump, trading near $21.4 as buying activity picked up. The sudden move stood out as BSV had stayed quiet for weeks, while rising U.S. regulatory optimism, higher trading volume, and Bitcoin’s rally helped lift market sentiment. Regulatory …
Japan’s finance minister signaled that crypto’s future lies inside regulated exchanges as Japan advances tax, disclosure, and market reforms.
Blockchain security firm SlowMist has raised the alarm over a new and highly convincing phishing campaign targeting MetaMask users. Unlike earlier scams that relied on obvious fake links or direct wallet drainers, this attack is more subtle. It exploits user trust by copying MetaMask’s two-factor authentication (2FA) flow, making the scam feel like a routine …
The breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance against phishing attacks in digital transactions.
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