Google launches Personal Intelligence for Gemini, enabling AI to reason across Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search for better answers.
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The listings give investors local-currency exposure to spot and staking-based crypto products through a regulated exchange, marking Bitwise's latest move in Europe.
Bitcoin inches toward $100,000 as ETH and select altcoins look to make fresh 2026 highs. Do technical charts confirm that the bull market has restarted?
Over 13.4 million tokens have been erased between mid-2021 and 2025, according to a new analysis by CoinGecko.
The blockchain lender's new OPEN platform hosts equities registered natively onchain, bypassing DTCC and allowing DeFi-based lending.
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market turned sharply bullish after the latest CPI print came in exactly as expected, easing near-term uncertainty for risk assets. BTC price broke out of the range it had been trapped in since mid-November, while Ethereum pushed above $3,300 and several altcoins—such as Dash, Internet Computer, Pump.fun, Monero, and Zcash—also …
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation. After two years of investigations, the SEC has provided a regulatory pathway for ZEC as a privacy-centric crypto asset. Zcash Gains Regulatory Clarity in the U.S. According to the announcement, the U.S. SEC informed Zcash Foundation that it does …
On Wednesday, the Zcash Foundation announced a significant development regarding its ongoing operations: the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the public charity. This news has sparked a notable recovery in the price of the Zcash native token (ZEC), signalling renewed investor confidence, with trading volume surging by 39% over the past 24 hours. Zcash Foundation Cleared By SEC The Zcash foundation received a subpoena from the regulatory agency back in August 31, 2023, as part of a broader inquiry titled “In the Matter of Certain Crypto Asset Offerings (SF-04569).” Related Reading: XRP Potential: Four Q1 2026 Triggers That Might Propel Price Beyond $8 After a thorough review, the Zcash Foundation was informed that the SEC does not plan to recommend any enforcement actions or changes pertaining to the organization. This comes amid significant regulatory changes towards digital assets under the Trump administration, including the appointment of the pro-crypto Paul Atkins as chair of the SEC. Similar enforcement actions against firms such as Uniswap (UNI), Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) were dropped last year. ZEC Price Surges Near $440 In their statement, the foundation expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing their commitment to transparency and adherence to regulatory standards. They reiterated their focus on advancing financial infrastructure that preserves user privacy for the greater good. Related Reading: The NYC Token Crash: Allegations Of Rug Pull After $2.5 Million Liquidity Withdrawal Following this announcement, ZEC experienced a robust increase of 12%, pushing its price to approximately $437.75 at the time of writing. This surge comes after the cryptocurrency had recently dipped to a near one-month low of $363 last Saturday, illustrating a significant turnaround. However, even with this recent boost, the Zcash token still has a long way to climb. The cryptocurrency remains 86% below its all-time high of over $3,191, according to CoinGecko data. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst Morja has revealed his PEPE price prediction, alluding to the level the meme coin must hold to sustain its bullish momentum. Another crypto analyst painted a scenario in which the meme coin replicates the parabolic run it recorded in 2023. PEPE Price Could Sustain Bullish Momentum If It Holds This Level In an X post, Morja stated that a weekly candle close above the red level at $0.000005853 for the PEPE price would confirm a successful retest and reinforce the bullish movement. He further remarked that as long as the price holds above this level, upside continuation remains favored. Related Reading: If You’re A PEPE Investor, You Need To See This Or Risk Losing Your Coins However, the analyst warned that on the way toward $0.000010867, a key resistance is located around $0.0000083, which may act as a significant reaction zone before any further upside continuation. Meanwhile, crypto analyst StudyE has painted a scenario in which the PEPE price goes parabolic, replicating its historic 2023 run. The crypto analyst stated that this would happen if the PEPE price pumps into the January 15 to February 15 window. He further explained that the meme coin needs to be at the unfinished monthly candle in that time window in order to invalidate this. An invalidation would send PEPE higher first, and then the bottom would be in. If that doesn’t happen, it may have one more hurdle to overcome. StudyE stated that no matter the path the PEPE price takes, it would lead to the same outcome and timeframe. Based on this, he declared that the fourth quarter of this year will be parabolic, regardless of what happens. It is worth mentioning that PEPE has been one of the best-performing crypto assets to start the new year, with the meme coin up over 30% year-to-date (YTD). PEPE Eyes Rally To $0.00000728 In The Short Term Crypto analyst CryptoLinx has predicted that the PEPE price could rally to $0.00000728 in the short term. The analyst noted that PEPE is breaking out of the downward channel right now and that the target for this pattern is a move back to the previous high. This is a level that the meme coin had reached at the beginning of the year, when it rallied by as much as 80%. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts 430% PEPE Price Rally If This Level Holds In the long term, crypto analyst Eco Nomad stated that the PEPE price will rally to $0.00001, which is the midpoint of the Gaussian channel. If the meme coin breaks that level, he is confident that it could trade within the 4 zeros, having deleted one zero in the process. At the time of writing, the PEPE price is trading at around $0.000006670, up almost 14% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Alpaca says it powers 94% of all tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, working with leading RWA projects Dinari, Ondo Finance, and xStocks.
The SEC has closed a years-long probe into the Zcash Foundation, the nonprofit said in a blog post Wednesday.
The launch of US-regulated Aptos futures could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain, paving the way for future crypto ETFs.
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The Zcash Foundation is the latest crypto organization to say the SEC has backed off, joining the likes of Coinbase and Ripple.
Myriad integrates USD1 as its base settlement asset for BNB Chain prediction markets and plans a full transition in early 2026.
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The investigation into Zcash, launched with an SEC subpoena over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings,” ended this week, according to the foundation.
Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman argues that ETH's lagging price masks strengthening fundamentals that could reshape how the token is valued in 2026.
Bitcoin rallied to $97,500, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back?
Sui core developers said the high-throughput Layer 1 is “currently experiencing a network stall,” in a post on X.
SEC ends review of Zcash Foundation with no action after 2023 crypto asset subpoena, spotlighting privacy coin compliance.
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Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he hopes to advance the crypto market structure bill, but some issues are unresolved.
While Congress pushes ahead with the CLARITY Act, the unfinished fight over how the U.S. draws the line between “crypto” and “securities” is spilling into public view, and into a familiar blame game. Online, critics argue the bill’s structure could hardwire advantages for regulated incumbents, with centralized platforms accused of quietly backing tweaks that would […]
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Tesla will eliminate the one-time Full Self-Driving purchase option on Feb. 14, replacing it with a $99 monthly subscription.
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As crypto firms continue to diversify into high-performance compute, several firms are targeting the United States for new developments.
The investment in Skild AI could accelerate advancements in robotics, potentially transforming industries by enabling versatile, adaptive automation.
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FTX’s bankruptcy wind-down is still running on two tracks: returning money to creditors while trying to take it back from others.
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives.
The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure.
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) is once again in the spotlight after reaching new record highs, even as governments tighten oversight of digital assets. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bulls Don’t Celebrate Too Early: This Level Still Must Fall XMR recently surged past $700, marking its highest price to date and placing it among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The rally reflects a broader shift in market behavior, where demand for financial privacy is rising alongside stricter regulatory frameworks across major economies. Currently, XMR is trading near $715, up more than 55% over the past week. Trading activity has picked up sharply, with both spot and futures markets showing elevated volume as traders position around the breakout. XMR's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: XMRUSD on Tradingview Regulatory Pressure Fuels Privacy Demand The latest move comes as regulators in Europe and other regions prepare new rules targeting anonymous crypto transactions. The European Union is expected to ban privacy coins and anonymous accounts by 2027, alongside tighter Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. Instead of discouraging interest, these measures appear to be driving users toward assets with built-in privacy features. Monero, which utilizes stealth addresses and ring signatures to conceal transaction details, has become a primary choice for users seeking financial confidentiality. Market data indicate that the privacy coin sector has performed well since the broader crypto market downturn in October. While some rivals, such as Zcash, experienced sharp volatility linked to internal governance issues, XMR has absorbed much of the rotation in capital from traders seeking exposure to privacy assets. Leverage And Technical Signals Raise Short-Term Risks Alongside strong spot demand, derivatives activity has increased rapidly. Futures volume has shown repeated “overheating” patterns, suggesting that leverage is chasing price rather than building from long-term accumulation zones. In past Monero cycles, similar conditions often led to sharp swings once momentum slowed. Technically, Monero remains in an uptrend, holding above former resistance in the $500–$520 range, which has now flipped into support. The price continues to form higher highs and higher lows, confirming the broader bullish structure. However, momentum indicators are stretched. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed into the mid-80s, a level that historically precedes either sideways consolidation or short-term pullbacks. Bollinger Bands are also widening, with price pressing against the upper band, a sign of elevated volatility. Key Monero (XMR) Levels to Watch Going Forward The $715–$717 area remains a major psychological and technical barrier. A sustained break above that zone could open the door toward the $730–$740 range, based on Fibonacci extension levels. On the downside, traders are watching the $650–$620 zone as a potential support area if leverage unwinds. Deeper corrections could test trend support if liquidations accelerate, though the broader structure would remain intact as long as higher lows are preserved. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s New Power Buyers: Companies Bought 3 Times What Miners Produced With increasing regulatory scrutiny and a steady demand for privacy tools, Monero continues to attract attention. While short-term volatility is likely, the asset’s role as a leading privacy coin remains central to its current market position. Cover image from ChatGPT, XMRUSD chart from Tradingview
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026.