The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.
Republic Europe unveiled a new Kraken SPV to give retail investors indirect access to the crypto exchange as it eyes an IPO.
WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.
Tezos activates its Tallinn upgrade, delivering faster block times, stronger validator security, and major efficiency gains.
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Microsoft rolls out its Maia 200 AI chip as it looks to cut costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia ahead of earnings.
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XRP is holding the $1.80-$2 support, with multiple indicators suggesting an extended sideways price action before a “liftoff” toward double figures.
Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.
Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets.
One proposed fund will attempt to exactly mimic the CoinDesk 20, but the other would track the index, excluding bitcoin.
Bitmines Ethereum holdings climbed to 4.2 million ETH as the firm accelerates staking and its push toward becoming a leading ETH validator.
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Retail traders are increasingly optimistic about XRP, even though the cryptocurrency’s price is currently struggling to keep up above $1.90. Despite the recent lack of follow-through in price action, different data shows confidence is building beneath the surface. Data from prediction markets by Robinhood shows traders are actively pricing in the possibility of a sizable upside move for XRP’s price action this year, with odds pointing toward a rally of roughly 40% from current levels. How Prediction Market Pricing Is Reflecting Bullish Expectations Data from prediction markets hosted on Robinhood shows that traders are actively trading contracts tied to XRP reaching specific price levels in 2026. Notably, the data shows that the contract for XRP trading at $2.75 in 2026 is currently quoted with a bid of $0.66 and an ask of $0.73. Related Reading: XRP Price Obliteration Is Not A Matter Of If, New All-Time Highs Are Coming An ask of $0.73 means that the Robinhood prediction platform believes the likelihood of XRP reaching or exceeding $2.75 is high enough to demand a significant premium. Although this does not represent a guaranteed probability, it suggests that traders offering liquidity see that outcome as more likely than not, placing implied odds in the 73% range based on current pricing. That same optimism is present as price targets move higher, though more measured. The contract tied to XRP crossing $3.00 is priced around 50 cents. This implies the market views that level as a roughly even chance and a 50% scenario that the XRP price breaks above $3 again in 2026. The ask price drops to 44 cents for an XRP price bet of $3.25, which means there is a 44% chance XRP reaches this level. Can XRP Still Rally While Near $1.90? Recent price action has seen XRP now back to trading around support at $1.9. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.88, down by 5% in the past seven days. This decline is part of an extended correction move after XRP’s rally in early January was rejected around $2.41 on January 6. Related Reading: XRP Price Recovery Is Possible If It Reclaims This Ichimoku Base The entire crypto industry is now back to a mood of fear, according to CoinMarketCap’s Fear & Greed Index. The index shows that the overall market sentiment is currently sitting at a Fear reading of 29. Even so, this risk-off mood has done little to dampen bullish expectations among many XRP investors. Several forecasts published in January continue to point toward a move into new all-time price highs this year. Standard Chartered’s analysts, for example, have projected that XRP could reach $8 in 2026 if sustained ETF inflows and clearer regulation are able to increase institutional interest. Another price outlook echoed the idea that a new all-time high above $5 is possible before the year ends based on the current trend of XRP outflows from crypto exchange reserves. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Severe storm conditions in the United States caused the Senate and other government offices to be closed on Monday.
The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight.
Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls.
Nvidia’s deepened partnership with CoreWeave raises pressure on bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure.
Sharps is increasingly framing passive staking rewards as a recurring cash-flow stream rather than a directional bet on SOL prices.
As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.
One thing we rarely think about is how bad weather can affect Bitcoin's security, but it happens fairly regularly. Snow can legitimately pose a risk to Bitcoin miners who secure the blockchain. The snow shows up on the weather map first, a fat smear of color stretching across state lines. Then it turns into the […]
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BlackRock files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF to provide Bitcoin exposure with monthly income through a covered call strategy.
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A hearing to amend and vote on sweeping cryptocurrency legislation was pushed back a few days due to snowy weather in Washington D.C.
The Senate Agriculture Committee pushed its planned markup hearing, where lawmakers would debate and vote on its market structure bill, to Thursday morning.
The first fund to track the Avalanche's AVAX token and include staking rewards debuted Monday with the launch of the VanEck Avalanche ETF.
The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.
Risk managers Chaos Labs and Sentora will also operate the first three USDC vaults, allocating funds to protocols like Aave, Morpho and Sky.
Gold shone brightly today, racing to a new high while crypto took the back seat, and the gap between the two assets opened wide. Related Reading: Money Keeps Leaving: Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.72 Billion In Just 5 Sessions On Monday, the precious metal moved past the $5,000 mark, registering a price point market sentinels had not witnessed before. Bitcoin, by contrast, failed to keep pace and traded well below its recent highs. Gold Hits Record Levels Safe-haven demand pushed gold sharply higher. Prices were up above $5k an ounce and inked roughly $5,110 at the peak. Silver, for its part, did not go unnoticed, jumping to fresh peaks near $107/ounce. Source: Gold Price Traders pointed to simmering geopolitical friction and talk of tougher trade moves led by US President Donald Trump as fuel for the rally. A weaker greenback made metals more attractive to customers overseas, and central bank buying provided steady backing. Liquidity in some corners were thin as investors rushed to shift cash into things that feel stable when risk elevates. Bitcoin Falls Behind Market numbers show Bitcoin hovering in the mid-$80,000s range, retreating from peaks seen late last year. Reports note the alpha crypto is roughly 30% below the highest level it hit reached in October 2025, leaving some holders quite jittery. Volatility was another factor. Where bullion is being sought for safety, Bitcoin is viewed more as a growth or speculative play, and that difference in investor application becomes clear when markets tighten. Some funds slashed their crypto exposure, signaling a short reroute away from high-risk gambits. Why Investors Are Shifting Analysts and traders described a simple choice: shelter or swing for gains. When headlines push worry, money flows into assets that are widely trusted across markets and governments. Metals fit that ticket. Based on market chatter, fears of a US government funding clash and fresh tariff announcements stacked pressure on stocks and added a sense of urgency to safe-haven acquisition. Options and futures trading hinted at a more cautious perpective, with volatility indexes rising and bond yields behaving in ways that made the yellow metal look more appealing by comparison. Related Reading: XRP Charts Flash Familiar Signal As Analyst Calls For $11, Then $70 What Traders Are Watching Market watchers said eyes will be glued on a few key metrics: The dollar’s path, moves by major central banks, and any sign that US politics escalates could keep metals elevated. For Bitcoin, network activity, large wallet flows, and regulatory headlines will likely set the tone. Some traders expect swings both ways. Others caution that when risk appetite is back, crypto may bounce hard, but that outcome is not a sure thing and will be dependent on a string of policy and macro moves. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Tether Gold controlled approximately 60% of the $4 billion gold-backed stablecoin market at the end of 2025, Tether said Monday.
BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, added 40,302 ETH to its holdings last week, bringing its total to about 4.243 million ETH, roughly 3.52% of all Ethereum. The company also staked over 2 million ETH and continues developing its MAVAN validator network to generate staking yield. Backed by institutional investors, BitMine aims to expand …
BitMine's total crypto and cash holdings currently stand at $12.8 billion, and the company owns 3.52% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
Failure to pass market structure legislation this year wouldn’t derail U.S. crypto, but it would prolong regulatory ambiguity, favoring bitcoin and infrastructure.
CoreWeave teams up with NVIDIA, raising $2 billion to scale AI factories and strengthen its GPU-powered cloud platform.
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