India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stricter anti‑money‑laundering and KYC rules for cryptocurrency exchanges to strengthen user verification and combat illicit activity. New onboarding requirements include live selfie verification using liveness detection, geolocation tracking (latitude, longitude, IP, timestamp), bank account confirmation via a small test transfer, and multiple government‑issued ID checks. Exchanges must …
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value.
A major U.S. crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is heading into a critical Senate Banking Committee markup session this week. At the center of the debate is whether stablecoin issuers should be barred from offering rewards through crypto exchanges and other platforms. According to reports, Coinbase is signaling that it may …
The crypto market is entering one of the most important weeks of January, with new US inflation data, consumer spending reports, and updates from the Federal Reserve. After months of unclear economic signals, markets are finally getting a better view of inflation and growth. For Bitcoin, this week could determine whether the recent recovery continues …
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has ended a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments, originally imposed over money laundering concerns. Around 3,500 listed companies and professional investors can now allocate up to 5% of their equity annually to the top 20 cryptocurrencies on major exchanges like Upbit. Exchanges must apply staggered trades and size limits …
Crypto YouTube viewership has plunged sharply over the past three months to its lowest level since January 2021, highlighting weak retail interest amid prolonged bear‑market conditions. Data shared by Benjamin Cowen shows a broad drop in 30‑day average views across channels, while creator Tom Crown says engagement has fallen across platforms since October. Analysts link …
After spending several weeks under pressure, Render (RENDER), the native token powering decentralized GPU has started to outperform as decentralized rendering drew real-word interest. Following a range breakout above the $1.40 mark, RENDER price picked up pace and sharply uplifted over 30% within a week. This sharp price rally turned the $2 resistance mark into …
Coinbase has warned it may withdraw support for the CLARITY Act if the Senate limits stablecoin rewards beyond simple disclosure rules. Passed by the House in July 2025, the bipartisan bill heads to a Senate Banking Committee markup on January 15, 2026, to clarify SEC and CFTC oversight. Coinbase argues stricter rules could stifle competition, …
Bitcoin price traded in a tight range over the weekend, absorbing selling pressure while defending the critical $90,000 support zone. The rebound from this level was backed by strong buying volume, allowing BTC to open the week on a firmer note and push back toward its immediate resistance area. This recovery has sparked renewed optimism, …
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties are driving increased demand for safe-haven assets, impacting global financial stability.
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The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises.
Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal confidentiality laws, and end reputational risk regulation to address debanking.
Binance Coin climbed again over the weekend, pushing past the $900 mark and touching about $907 on Sunday after a sharp 24-hour uptick. Markets were calmer overall, with the broader crypto complex up 0.55% for the day while Bitcoin hovered above $92,000 and Ethereum traded beyond $3,100. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Peak Might Ignite ADA’s Rally, Says Cardano Creator Market Reaction To Regulatory Shift According to social posts from Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance who is also known as ‘CZ’, optimism around a possible new crypto cycle helped fuel demand. CZ linked the mood to a regulatory change, saying the Securities and Exchange Commission had removed crypto from its list of priority risks for 2026. Based on reports, that move is being read by some investors as a sign of easing scrutiny, and it appears to have lifted sentiment across tokens. I could be wrong, but Super Cycle incoming. https://t.co/6TLldEMmGA — CZ ???? BNB (@cz_binance) January 10, 2026 Institutional Buying Adds Fuel Reports note sizable institutional flows into Bitcoin products. According to a filing, Wells Fargo bought 383 million of Bitcoin ETF shares, a figure that market watchers flagged as a large institutional stake. Morgan Stanley also filed for its own spot Bitcoin ETF last week, which many see as more proof that big financial players are stepping in. Those actions are being cited by traders as one reason risk assets like Binance Coin could see more interest. Macroeconomic Calendar Could Swing Prices A packed US data week is ahead and traders say it could affect crypto angles. On Monday, the market will watch a speech by the FOMC president. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the US Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index are due. Jobless claims come on Thursday, and a Fed balance sheet update lands on Friday. Any big surprise in those numbers can push liquidity flows and quickly change appetite for tokens. Binance Coin: Technical Levels To Watch BNB briefly reclaimed the $900 zone and was reported at $909 in some feeds as the four-hour chart showed a steady climb. Short-term resistance sits near $950, with a psychological barrier at $1,000. Related Reading: XRP Ledger May Get A Tokenized Gold Upgrade, Web3 Founder Reveals Technical indicators offered cautious support for bulls: the MACD showed a bullish crossover with the blue line above the signal line, and the histogram printed positive bars, which suggests buying pressure building. The RSI sat around 56.10, under overbought levels, implying room for more gains. Traders still point to a key support range near $850. A break below that could invite heavier selling and take prices down toward $820. The scenario of a quick pullback is real; prices that move fast up can move fast down. Market participants will be watching both the macro calendar and any fresh regulatory updates for clues. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing.
South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban.
The rally came shortly after Powell said that the DOJ had threatened him with criminal charges over his June 2025 congressional testimony.
South Korea's FSC is proposing a 5% cap on the share of a company's equity capital that can be allocated to digital asset investments.
The chairs of seven UK government committees have asked for a ban on crypto donations to be added to an elections bill set to be introduced soon.
Privacy tokens are back in focus, and Monero is leading the charge. The XMR price decisively broke above a crucial resistance zone to reach fresh all-time highs near $596.87. The move was backed by a sharp expansion in trading volume, highlighting strong buyer conviction. As market sentiment turns risk-on within the privacy coin segment, Monero’s …
Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%.
It isn’t a good idea to fully back a stablecoin with a single fiat currency, because if that nation-state fails, so will the stablecoin, argues Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
Solana started a fresh increase above the $140 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $140 and might aim for more gains above the $145 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $140 and $142 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $140 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $138 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $145 resistance zone. Solana Price Outperforms Bitcoin Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $132 zone, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $138 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $140 resistance. The bulls were able to push the price above $142. A high was formed at $144, and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $135 swing low to the $144 high. Solana is now trading above $142 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $138 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near $144. The next major resistance is near the $145 level. The main resistance could be $150. A successful close above the $150 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $162. Any more gains might send the price toward the $170 level. Downside Correction In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $145 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $142 zone. The first major support is near the $140 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $135 swing low to the $144 high. A break below the $140 level might send the price toward the $138 support zone and the trend line. If there is a close below the $138 support, the price could decline toward the $132 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $140 and $138. Major Resistance Levels – $145 and $150.
XMR, ZEC, SOL and other alts are rallying as BTC remains rangebound
The DOJ's actions could undermine the Fed's independence, potentially leading to politically influenced monetary policy decisions.
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XRP price extended losses and traded below $2.10. The price is now attempting to start a fresh increase and faces hurdles near the $2.10 level. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.10 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $2.120. XRP Price Attempts Recovery XRP price failed to stay above $2.20 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $2.150 and $2.120 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even spiked below $2.050. A low was formed at $2.034, and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above $2.080, but the price stayed below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.415 swing high to the $2.034 low. The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.10 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.10 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.120 level. A close above $2.120 could send the price to $2.220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.415 swing high to the $2.034 low. The next hurdle sits at $2.320. A clear move above the $2.320 resistance might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.3850 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.40. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.120 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.050 level. The next major support is near the $2.020 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.020 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.00. The next major support sits near the $1.9650 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.050 and $2.020. Major Resistance Levels – $2.10 and $2.120.
Crypto content viewership on YouTube has plunged over the past three months, signaling bear market conditions as retail interest in crypto continues to decline.
Ethereum price failed to clear the $3,200 resistance and dipped. ETH is now attempting to recover and faces an uphill task near the $3,180 level. Ethereum started a downside correction below $3,200 and $3,180. The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $3,125 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,080 zone. Ethereum Price Attempts Fresh Recovery Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $3,200 and dipped further, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $3,180 and $3,150 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even dipped below $3,080. A low was formed at $3,050, and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,308 swing high to the $3,050 low. Besides, there was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $3,125 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls can protect more losses below $3,080, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $3,150 level. The first key resistance is near the $3,180 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,308 swing high to the $3,050 low. The next major resistance is near the $3,220 level. A clear move above the $3,20 resistance might send the price toward the $3,250 resistance. An upside break above the $3,250 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,300 resistance zone or even $3,320 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,180 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,110 level. The first major support sits near the $3,080 zone. A clear move below the $3,080 support might push the price toward the $3,050 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 region. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,080 Major Resistance Level – $3,180
Coinbase may withdraw its support from the market structure bill if it imposes broader limits on stablecoin rewards, Bloomberg reported.
Memecoin launchpads such as pump.fun flooded the market in 2025 with millions of “low effort” coins, leading to a record number of crypto token failures.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says his refusal to drop interest rates led to Donald Trump opening a criminal investigation over renovations to the central bank’s headquarters.