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Following the sudden recovery of the broader cryptocurrency market, the Bitcoin price is slowly heading back towards the $100,000 mark, showing that bulls are reentering the market. Despite bulls returning to the market, on-chain data suggests that the current state of BTC is not in an accumulation ...

US spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged their strongest day of net inflows in more than a month on Jan. 5, as XRP rallied sharply and trading activity accelerated across both the token and the ETF wrapper. SoSoValue data shows the ETF complex pulled in $46.1 million in net new money on Jan. ...

Crypto pundit SMQKE has revealed how SWIFT could end up adopting XRP for its global payment services. The pundit highlighted a statement by the company’s former CEO, Gottfried Leibbrandt, explaining why the company was hesitant to adopt cryptocurrencies. How SWIFT Could End Up Adopting XRP For Globa...

Bitcoin’s roughly 5% jump on Jan. 5 landed on a clean, TV-friendly explanation: a shock political turn in Venezuela would “unlock” oil supply, push energy prices down, cool inflation, bring rate cuts forward, and lift BTC. Bitwise Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen says there’s a major flaw with that. ...

Monday, 5 January 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build on its upward momentum and is on track for a fifth straight day of gains as the new year gets underway. Alongside the rally, activity around Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is picking up. The project, positioned as the fastest Layer-2 solution built on...

BitMine Immersion Technologies bought 32,977 Ethereum (ETH) in a move that grabbed investor attention and pushed its stock higher. The purchase was reported to be part of the company’s recent accumulation of crypto assets during the final week of 2025. BMNR shares rallied as traders reacted to the d...

Strategy has announced expansions to both its Bitcoin (BTC) and US Dollar (USD) reserves. Here’s how much the treasury firm has added to each. Strategy Has Increased Both Its Bitcoin & USD Treasuries As revealed in an X post by co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy has added 1,2...

CME Group posted a record level of trading activity across its markets in 2025, hitting an average daily volume of 28 million contracts, up 6% from the prior year. Based on reports, the gains came from a mix of rate products, equity indexes, commodities and a sharp rise in crypto derivatives. Relate...

After a challenging year in 2025 for the altcoin sector, optimism is growing among investors for the potential of an early altseason in 2026. This speculation includes not only established altcoins but also memecoins that struggled throughout the past year. Understanding Altcoin Cycles In a recent p...

Japan’s Finance Minister has shared her stance on crypto assets and the importance of stock exchanges in supporting the transition to a growth-oriented economy that opens up public access to digital assets. Related Reading: 600,000 Bitcoin Allegedly Held In Venezuelan Shadow Reserve: Report Japan En...

Venezuela may have quietly built a Bitcoin stash of roughly 600,000 to 660,000 BTC. That number would be worth about $56 billion to $67 billion at recent prices, intelligence reports cited by Whale Hunting analysts Bradley Hope and Clara Preve disclose. Related Reading: Crypto Money On The Move: $11...

Violent “wrench attacks” against crypto holders, physical robberies and kidnappings meant to force victims to hand over coins, appear to be rising in absolute terms and trending more severe, according to a new visualization built from a long-running incident database maintained by security researche...

Big Four accounting firm PwC has reversed its cautious stance on crypto after regulatory developments related to the space in the United States. PwC Has Softened Its Stance On Crypto According to a report from the Financial Times, PwC has changed its strategy around digital assets following the new ...

Solana (SOL) has entered 2026 with renewed attention from traders as its price stabilizes above the $130 technical area. After weeks of sideways movement, SOL has pushed higher, reclaiming levels that had previously capped upside attempts. Related Reading: 600,000 Bitcoin Allegedly Held In Venezuela...

The Bitcoin price has already crashed by more than 32.5% from last year’s all-time high above $126,000, toward the $85,000 region. Although the cryptocurrency has recovered slightly and is now trading above $90,000, a crypto analyst has forecast another major price crash in 2026. According to the fo...

The first week of the year has not been unkind to the market, with Ethereum (ETH) entering 2026 with a mixed narrative that reflects both progress and restraint. On one hand, the network is pushing through long-standing technical limits and seeing broader real-world usage. Related Reading: 600,000 B...

In a recent report by Bitcoin Magazine, it has come to light that the US Marshals Service (USMS), operating under the direction of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), has allegedly sold Bitcoin (BTC) forfeited by defendants Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, creators of Samourai Wallet. Con...

Discussions around Ripple’s place in the global financial system have resurfaced after a market expert outlined what deeper access to the Federal Reserve’s (FED) master account could mean for the crypto company and XRP. The report outlines how direct integration with the FED could help Ripple frontr...

London, United Kingdom – As the global cryptocurrency market continues to mature, XRP has re-emerged as one of the most actively traded digital assets worldwide. Beyond traditional “buy and hold” strategies, investors are increasingly seeking stable, predictable yield opportunities that allow them t...

XRP is quietly going through one of its most dramatic supply changes in years, and it is happening away from price charts and headlines. The real change is happening in crypto exchanges, as on-chain data shows a steady and persistent drawdown of XRP balances on these platforms. The latest data from ...