Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron told Cointelegraph that the acquisitions position the network as a regulated payments platform built to move stablecoins onchain at scale.
Bitcoin made new weekly highs above $93,000 despite a delay in the CLARITY Act legislation by US lawmakers. Can BTC hold its gains without a surge in ETF flows and retail investor demand?
The crypto market bounced back after inflation data came in lower than expected. Core inflation rose by 0.2% for the month and 2.6% over the year, both slightly below forecasts. After the news, Bitcoin and the altcoin market saw small gains over the next few hours. CPI Data Boosts Market Recovery The stock and the …
Bitcoin surged past $93.5K after US CPI met expectations, with altcoins rallying and Monero hitting a new all-time high near $700.
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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has delivered a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s proposal to include multiple cryptocurrencies in a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, warning that the move lacked transparency, invited accusations of market manipulation, and could ultimately damage the industry’s political standing. Speaking in a recent discussion with Coindesk, Hoskinson said the …
Ethereum blockspace protocol ETHGas has launched its governance token GWEI, pitching it as the engine behind “Realtime Ethereum."
The CoinList sale will run next week, with 8% of the 11 billion ZAMA token supply allocated and tokens available to claim on Feb. 2.
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months.
Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently stated that the UAE generates surplus power in order to cover “three days” of high demand each year, making Bitcoin a buyer of last resort for energy that would otherwise go unused. Stripping away the specifics, the logic holds: mining turns curtailed or stranded electricity into revenue when […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) and the stock market have experienced sharp price swings and declines since 2025. Because of this volatility, a crypto analyst has warned that the market correction could intensify further in 2026. In a detailed analysis, he outlines a bearish scenario for Bitcoin, suggesting the flagship cryptocurrency could soon face another price crash amid persistent downward pressure in the broader stock market. Analyst Warns Of Major Bitcoin And Stock Market Plunge Market analyst Doctor Profit has raised concerns about the direction of the crypto and traditional markets, warning that both Bitcoin and stocks are currently in a severe bear market. In a technical breakdown on X this Monday, the expert highlighted three major bearish setups forming simultaneously in Bitcoin. Related Reading: Why The $2.9 Billion Bitcoin Whale Buy Could Spell Doom For The Market He highlighted a massive Bearish Divergence on the weekly and monthly charts, a clear bearish flag signaling a potential drop toward $70,000, and a possible Head and Shoulder pattern that could still play out. While he acknowledged that Bitcoin could still experience short-term price increases and briefly rise toward the $97,000-$107,000 range due to strong liquidity, he said that the ultimate target remains $70,000. Doctor Profit emphasized that Bitcoin’s potential decline to $70,000 could go two ways. It could either break out of the bearish flag to that downside target or complete the Head and Shoulders pattern before reaching $70,000. He stated that he will not add new short positions at current prices but plans to increase them aggressively from $115,000 to $125,000 if Bitcoin moves into the $97,000 to $107,000 range. The analyst painted a similarly grim picture for the stock market. He said he was “ultra-bearish” on both Bitcoin and the financial system. He also noted that the banks are stressed and that forced liquidations in precious metals like Silver are creating ripples across the broader market. Additionally, Doctor Profit noted that insider activity shows clear signs of panic among investors, with record levels of selling since August 2025. Because of this, the analyst believes that the market is heading for a 2008-style crash. Consequently, he has concluded that the current market conditions are too extreme. On the bright side, Doctor Profit said that although he maintains short positions on stocks and Bitcoin, he remains bullish on Gold and Silver. He explained that any upside to the $97,000-$107,000 range will prompt him to increase his short exposure and roll spot profits for BTC from $85,000 into these positions. Crypto Markets Brace For Key US Decisions Toward the end of his analysis, Doctor Profit discussed upcoming events that could influence Bitcoin and the broader financial markets this week. He stated that the US CPI inflation forecast of 2.7% will be released this Tuesday. Other than this, the rest of the week is expected to have few market-moving events. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Hits Crash Line, But This Time Is Not Random Doctor Profit has also highlighted January 15 as an important date because US lawmakers will vote on the CLARITY Act. He explained that if the bill passes, it will move closer to becoming law, setting clear rules and oversight for the crypto market. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
KRAKacquisition Corp., a newly formed blank check firm linked to crypto exchange Kraken, proposed a $250 million public offering.
Bitcoin may take the lead over gold in 2026 as liquidity expansion and cycle fractals point to a rally that can take BTC price to $144,000.
Why regulation favors stablecoins over Bitcoin for salaries and how compliance, volatility and payroll rules are shaping crypto wage adoption worldwide.
"This alliance will accelerate the integration of USDe into the deepest layers of the DeFi economy,” Ethena founder Guy Young said.
The eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains.
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
The updates allow traditional money market funds to plug into blockchain-based settlement and record-keeping systems.
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class.
The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger.
Ethereum’s blockspace is getting a fresh approach. ETHGas has announced the launch of $GWEI, a new governance token designed to support what it calls “Realtime Ethereum.” The goal is simple. Make Ethereum transactions faster, more predictable, and less frustrating for users and apps. What ETHGas Is Trying to Fix Ethereum is widely seen as the …
CoinGecko is exploring a $500M sale with Moelis advising, as the leading crypto data platform considers strategic options.
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Upexi's expanded Solana holdings could significantly influence market dynamics and investor confidence in Solana's long-term potential.
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The NFT Paris cancellation offers insight into sponsorship pressure, lower volumes and how the NFT market is reshaping in 2026.
CME to launch 100-Ounce Silver futures on Feb. 9 as silver hits $88 ATH and surges 145% in 2025, with gold also reaching new records.
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Bitcoin sought new weekly highs as US CPI numbers came in below expectations and President Donald Trump called for more interest-rate cuts.
BNB price has been witnessing an extended consolidation due to overall price stagnation in the market. As Bitcoin struggles to break above $100K, several leading altcoins, including Binance Coin, are facing resistance around key psychological levels. However, BNB’s improving derivatives data and accumulation around recent dips might trigger a breakout. Traders are now becoming increasingly …
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.
XRP has reached a technically decisive level, and the next wave of price action is expected to clarify whether the market is setting up for recovery or preparing for another structural breakdown. Recent movement confirms that a key support has done its job, but the upside path comes with strict conditions that will determine whether this bounce is sustainable or merely a pause before deeper downside. XRP Bounce Is Real, But It’s Still A Test Move Yesterday, renowned crypto analyst CasiTrades took to X, pointing out that XRP’s weekend decline stopped exactly at the macro 0.5 retracement near $2.03, a level that now acts as confirmed structural support. The reaction to this zone was immediate, validating it as active demand rather than coincidental price alignment. Momentum indicators also printed bullish divergence at this low, reinforcing the view that downside pressure is weakening in the short term. Related Reading: This Ethereum Triangle Breakout Puts Price Above $24,000, Here’s The Path From a wave-structure standpoint, CasiTrades interprets this move as the early stage of a subwave 2 bounce. The chart attached suggests the price could rotate higher toward the $2.24–$2.26 range, an area defined by overlapping Fibonacci retracements and prior resistance. Reaching this zone would complete the expected corrective move, but CasiTrades emphasizes that such a rally still falls within a broader pullback rather than confirming bullish continuation. This distinction is critical as corrective rallies often appear constructive before failing. If XRP’s advance remains overlapping and lacks impulsive strength, it would support the case for a rejection at resistance and continuation of the broader corrective cycle. The Catch That Decides The Bigger Picture The key level that changes everything, according to CasiTrades, is $2.41. A decisive break above this level, followed by a successful retest as support, would invalidate the downside scenario entirely. Such a move would signal that the bounce is no longer corrective and that XRP is transitioning into a stronger impulsive phase. Related Reading: Wall Street Analyst Is Still Bullish On Bitcoin, Predicts Price Recovery However, failure at $2.41, including a potential double-top, would still align with a wave-2 corrective structure. In that case, XRP would likely roll into a subwave 3 decline. While smaller subwaves may not unfold perfectly, CasiTrades stresses that the larger-degree target remains unchanged, with macro support near $1.65 as the dominant downside objective. Risk management remains central to this setup. CasiTrades identifies $2.03 as the invalidation point for the bounce thesis, making it the logical level for protective stops. As long as this support holds, the market is in observation mode. Ultimately, the next XRP wave points toward where price is headed next, but only if traders respect the condition attached. As CasiTrades frames it, the internal structure of the move will reveal whether this is a temporary reset or the start of something materially stronger. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
A draft provision in the U.S. Clarity Act states that any token serving as the primary asset of a U.S.-listed ETF as of January 1, 2026 will not be treated as a security under the 1933 Act. XRP qualifies. This matters because Ripple has spent years avoiding any public promotion of XRP. The reason was …
Thailand’s central bank brought USDT under scrutiny as stablecoin use grows and authorities tighten controls on grey money flows.