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The price of Bitcoin has made a solid start to the new year, jumping above the $90,000 mark on Friday, January 2nd. While this newly-found momentum could have been triggered by a plethora of factors, an on-chain expert has pointed out that whale activity is not one of them. Look Closer: BTC Whale Ho...

Crypto expert JV has told XRP investors about what he described as the greatest blessings. This came as he also revealed that he has been accumulating XRP in preparation for a potential bull run for the altcoin. Expert Tells XRP Investors Of The Greatest Blessings In an X post, JV stated that XRP un...

Initially, Bitcoin began the last month of 2025 with significant bearish momentum, with the price structure taking on a clear bearish direction. However, this downside momentum soon weakened after the flagship cryptocurrency encountered its $85,000 support. Since then, Bitcoin traded mostly within a...

Bitfarms Ltd. has completed the sale of its Paso Pe Bitcoin mining site in Paraguay, ending its presence in Latin America. The 70-megawatt facility was sold for up to $30 million, a move that the company says will free cash for projects in North America. Reports have disclosed the deal as part of Bi...

Tom Lee, chairman of Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, has asked shareholders to approve a proposal to increase the company’s authorized shares to 50 billion. This “dramatic” increase in the share count, which is currently at 50 million, is aimed at keeping the BMNR stock attractive ...

Market expert DeFi Tracer has compiled a series of predictions from an influential figure in the cryptocurrency market — specifically, a “whale,” or an investor with a large portfolio. This particular whale has accurately anticipated every Bitcoin (BTC) all-time high and numerous crypto ...

The mastermind behind the Bitfinex hack, one of the most prominent cases in crypto security history, has been released early from prison after serving 14 months, under a 2018 law signed by US President Donald Trump. Related Reading: US Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantag...

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is poised for one of its toughest year-end closings to date, as Bitcoin (BTC) prices have retraced below the $90,000 mark from highs exceeding $126,000. This downturn is expected to culminate in a multibillion-dollar loss when the firm releases ...

Reports have disclosed that Iran’s state arms export arm, the Ministry of Defence Export Center (Mindex), is openly offering to accept cryptocurrency as payment for military hardware. Related Reading: Key Bitcoin Futures Policymaker Makes Comeback At CFTC According to the Financial Times and follow-...

Turkmenistan has officially legalized crypto exchanges and mining, although digital assets are still not recognized as a means of payment. Turkmenistan’s Crypto Legislation Now In Effect As reported by Associated Press, the Asian nation of Turkmenistan officially recognized mining and exchangi...

A US federal judge has tossed a class-action lawsuit brought by former Voyager Digital customers against billionaire Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, ruling the court did not have the power to hear the case. Related Reading: Global Crypto Reporting Expands As 48 Countries Prep For CARF 2027 The ...

Bitcoin closed 2025 with a modest annual loss, breaking the familiar pattern of strong year-end performance and reinforcing growing concerns that the market may be transitioning into a more challenging phase in 2026. As macro uncertainty, fading liquidity, and weak risk appetite weigh on sentiment, ...

Peter Schiff is starting 2026 with a blunt message for Bitcoin holders: in his view, the trade is crowded, the “good news” is exhausted, and the unwind is already visible in the vehicles built to maximize BTC exposure. Schiff’s Bitcoin Prediction For 2026 In a Jan. 1 “Year-End Special” episode...

Ethereum has managed to push above the psychologically important $3,000 level, offering a brief sense of relief after weeks of compression and indecision. While this move marks a constructive short-term development, price action remains far from the technical thresholds required to fully reestablish...

Hyperliquid’s founder is doubling down on what he says is the project’s non-negotiable premise: credibility comes from refusing the usual backroom economics. In a Jan. 1 post on X, Jeff Yan framed “integrity” and “credible neutrality” as design constraints, not marketing language. Hyperliquid Reaffi...

According to PeckShield, losses from crypto hacks dropped by about 60% in December, slipping to roughly $76 million from about $194 million in November. Related Reading: Global Crypto Reporting Expands As 48 Countries Prep For CARF 2027 That sharp month-to-month decline was driven by fewer large-sca...

The new year opened with a familiar but closely watched event in the XRP ecosystem as Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow on January 1, 2026. The unlock arrived at a sensitive moment for price action, coming just after XRP closed December 2025 in the red. Large escrow releases often lead to co...

The idea that holding a certain amount of XRP and waiting for an explosive price surge could one day guarantee financial freedom has long been a common belief in the crypto community. However, a crypto analyst has pushed back against this assumption, sharing reasons why he believes investors cannot ...

With Bitcoin‘s waning price action extending and its value still below the $90,000 mark, many key metrics and indicators are starting to enter into negative territory in this new year. One of the major metrics that has turned negative as the year begins is the BTC Sharpe Ratio, which measures ...

Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 in the red, trading below $90,000 after months of consistent decline. However, despite its poor performance in Q4 last year, a crypto analyst has projected four new upside targets for BTC in 2026. The analyst has highlighted an emerging technical pattern and key resistance l...