With the start of 2026, the crypto markets have turned largely bullish. Memecoins, specifically, have seen significant rises, while the Shiba Inu price broke out after a prolonged period of consolidation. Shiba Inu is trading higher over the past 24 hours, rebounding from recent lows as on-chain data and price structure align. While SHIB has …
Goldman analysts see Coinbase’s growing mix of non-trading revenue as a partial buffer against crypto market swings.
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Bitcoin broke $94K after $420M in liquidations and geopolitical tension sparked a sharp rally across major crypto tokens.
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Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), has reiterated the importance of individual sovereignty. The popular web3 developer argued that the Ethereum network was not created to make finance efficient or apps convenient but instead to set people free. Buterin Urges Ethereum Developers to Build Trustless Products In a bid to lead the Ethereum ecosystem …
After years of underperformance and prolonged consolidation, the XRP price enters 2026 at a critical turning point. Yet as 2026 approaches, something has quietly changed. Price is compressing at a level where XRP has historically either stalled or exploded. Besides, Ripple is also strengthening its core with institutions becoming optimistic about the future of the …
XRP's rise highlights shifting investor focus towards select high-performing tokens, potentially reshaping market dynamics and investment strategies.
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Bitcoin and several major altcoins have continued their march higher, indicating improving investor sentiment and sustained demand from the bulls.
A crypto analyst who previously predicted that the XRP price could rise toward $16 has now updated his outlook to a higher target. According to the revised projection, XRP is preparing to rally above $18, a level that would represent a staggering 369% surge from its current all-time high of about $3.84 Updated XRP Price Forecast Eyes Breakout Above $16 Crypto market analyst ChartNerd has updated his XRP price outlook from a previous analysis, reinforcing his bullish stance while outlining two potential market scenarios. He described the structure in his chart analysis as a Staircase to Valhalla, implying that XRP could move through distinct phases toward a higher valuation above $18, rather than experiencing a single explosive surge. Related Reading: Pi Cycle Top Put XRP Price At $300, But Is This Feasible? In his post on X, the expert stated that XRP is reacting positively from a key Vertical Accumulation Support zone that has acted as a defense barrier for roughly 13 months around $1.99. He emphasized that this area successfully held price and is now serving as the base layer for a potential continuation higher. According to the analyst’s chart, Scenario 1, which shows XRP already moving above the Vertical Accumulation Support area, remains the more bullish outcome and currently has the advantage. However, he cautions that confirmation will only come if XRP can break above the Vertical Accumulation Resistance zone between $3.1 and $3.7. If this happens, a stronger price rally can be validated. Notably, ChartNerd outlines a final “Markup” phase with a bullish target of $18-$22 for XRP. This projection reflects a steep expansion zone shown on the chart following a successful breakout from the Vertical Accumulation Resistance and a subsequent consolidation period. ChartNerd also outlines a second scenario, which presents a more bearish path for XRP. In this case, the cryptocurrency could dip below $1.5 from its current price above $2 before attempting to approach the vertical accumulation resistance again. In the near term, he agreed that XRP is currently at support and suggested that a break above $2.20 could open the door to further upside. Analyst Says 2026 Will Be A Landmark Year For XRP In a recent post, ChartNerd shared a chart highlighting a historical structure that closely mirrors XRP’s price behavior in 2016. During that period, XRP was quietly building momentum that eventually fueled its bullish surge in January 2018. Related Reading: XRP Price Mirrors 2017 Sideways Accumulation Trend – Here’s What Happened Last Time ChartNerd has suggested that if history repeats itself, 2026 could become a landmark year for XRP, potentially setting new records and marking a major milestone for the cryptocurrency. The analyst described the 2026 pattern as an uncannily similar formation, featuring the same Double Top formation and wick drop seen in the 2016 structure. Additionally, both timelines experienced a Stochastic Relative Strength Index (SRSI) reset, reinforcing the expert’s thesis that XRP could replicate its 2016 bullish trend in 2026. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
American Bitcoin now holds 5,427 BTC after adding 329 coins, surpassing KindlyMD and Semler as Bitcoin trades above $93K.
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The VC mogul has previously said crypto apps must hide blockchain complexity or risk missing mass-market adoption.
The cash distribution stems from staking rewards earned after the fund enabled Ethereum staking in October.
Ledger's e-commerce partner Global-e was hit with a data breach, but crypto wallets and customer assets remain safe, the company said.
Crypto.com's conditional approval in the Cayman Islands could enhance regulatory credibility and expand its influence in the global crypto market.
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The storage token outperformed the broader crypto market during a volatile session.
The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically’ undervalued.
Wu Blockchain reported the policy change listing Real-World Asset tokenization alongside stablecoins, ”air coins,” and crypto mining as illegal activities in China.
When Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in a federal courtroom in New York to face narco-terrorism charges, the world will see a geopolitical spectacle. However, for cryptocurrency investors, the proceedings carry a hidden financial stake that could reshape the global Bitcoin market for years to come. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries credit the Venezuelan government with […]
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Polymarket will offer a new suite of housing-related prediction markets via an integration with onchain real estate platform Parcl.
The acquisition adds staking as a new business line under a newly launched infrastructure solutions division at The Tie.
Tesla shares have doubled since Tim Walz mocked the stocks decline, as the Minnesota governor ends his reelection bid in 2026.
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Bitcoin surprised the market by moving back above the $94,000 level over the weekend. Although the price pulled back slightly afterward, it is still holding near an important technical zone. This move is important because Bitcoin has not closed this strong on a weekly basis since mid-November. Last week’s close near $91,550 marked the highest …
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has begun distributing staking rewards to investors in its Ethereum staking exchange-traded fund.
Technically, BNB is compressed between rising support and a descending resistance zone near $910, indicating a balance rather than a clear direction.
Consumer use of crypto-linked payment cards continued to gain traction heading into 2026, following a sharp rise in spending volumes reported by Visa for 2025. Data from Dune Analytics shows that spending across Visa-backed crypto cards increased steadily throughout last year, a significant growth. Related Reading: XRP Is Setting Up For Its ‘Next Explosive Move,’ Analysts Say: Here’s The Target Across six Visa-partnered crypto card programs, total net spending rose from $14.6 million in January 2025 to $91.3 million by December. The increase represents a 525% jump over the year and reflects growing consumer comfort with paying directly from crypto wallets at traditional points of sale. The cards are issued by a mix of crypto payment platforms and decentralized finance projects, including EtherFi, Cypher, GnosisPay, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. ETH's price trends slightly to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview EtherFi and Cypher Lead Visa Crypto Card Spending Among the tracked programs, EtherFi recorded the highest spending volume, accounting for $55.4 million in transactions during 2025. That figure placed it well ahead of Cypher, which ranked second with $20.5 million in total spend. The remaining card issuers posted smaller but consistent increases, suggesting broader participation across the ecosystem rather than growth driven by a single outlier. Monthly spending data shows a gradual rise throughout the year, with no major spikes or sharp reversals. Analysts say this pattern points to routine usage rather than one-off events. Commenting on the data, Polygon researcher Alex Obchakevich noted that crypto card spending increasingly reflects regular financial behavior, indicating that crypto-linked cards are moving beyond experimental use cases. Visa Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Visa’s growing role in crypto payments has been supported by its expanding stablecoin infrastructure. The payments firm now enables stablecoin settlement across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Stellar. This setup allows card issuers to convert crypto balances to fiat in real time during transactions, while still relying on Visa’s global merchant network. In December 2025, Visa also launched a stablecoin advisory team focused on helping banks, merchants, and fintech companies design and manage stablecoin-based products. The initiative highlights Visa’s view that blockchain-based settlement and programmable money are becoming more relevant to mainstream payments. Outlook for Crypto Card Usage in 2026 With spending volumes rising and infrastructure continuing to expand, crypto card usage is expected to grow further in 2026. While volumes remain concentrated in the U.S., Europe, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, the steady increase suggests consumer crypto spending is becoming more normalized. Related Reading: Memecoin Strength Returns After Historic Market Decline: A Setup For A Comeback? How sustained this trend will be may depend on broader market conditions and continued integration between crypto platforms and established payment networks. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Regulatory clarity and expanding use cases beyond trading are setting the stage for deeper institutional participation in digital assets, the bank said.
Strive's strategic Bitcoin investments highlight a growing trend of asset managers integrating cryptocurrency for long-term capital growth.
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The trading platform is increasingly catering to advanced crypto traders with tools tailored to active, tax-aware users, its head of crypto said.
Bitcoin and altcoin prices have pushed higher, but Glassnode data shows spot trading activity has dropped to its weakest levels since late 2023.