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XRP Price Models Hint at Steep Correction as Large Investors Increase Exposure to “XRP 2.0”
Recent XRP price models from multiple sources are signalling a potential decline, with technical indicators and downside risks indicating a correction in the token’s price action. Traders are hearing cautionary views that the price could weaken if key support levels fail, and analysts are closely watching whale flows. At the same time, large investors are […]
Sat, Jan 17
Space data centers in view as NASA plans Artemis II mission
NASA (now under the leadership of Elon Musk’s confidante Jared Isaacman) just kicked off the next step in building permanent infrastructure around the moon, and that includes plans for space-based data centers. On Saturday, the agency started rolling out its massive rocket and crew capsule to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This […]
Sat, Jan 17
Nigeria's crypto industry kick against SEC’s updated crypto capital rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has released an updated policy on its crypto capital rule. In its statement, it updated the requirement to two billion naira. The agency claimed the move was made to improve investor protection and align Nigeria with global cryptocurrency standards. The compliance deadline set at June 30, 2027 […]
Sat, Jan 17
Micron agrees $1.8 billion deal for Powerchip’s P5 Taiwan fab to increase DRAM output
Micron signed a $1.8 billion letter of intent to buy Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp’s P5 fabrication site in Tongluo, Taiwan, aiming to lift DRAM production as memory supply stays tight worldwide. The company said the agreement sets up a phased production ramp once ownership changes hands in the second quarter of 2026, with real wafer […]
Sat, Jan 17
Tokyo joins global crackdown on Grok over abusive AI images
Japan announced it is investigating X due to the inappropriate images generated by Musk’s AI service, Grok.
Sat, Jan 17
Pepe Price Predictions: Analysts Question Pepe Coin Future as Holders Seek More Utility-Focused Coins
Pepe Coin is facing fresh scrutiny as analysts reassess its long-term outlook. Its short-term price action has shown signs of life. However, questions are growing around sustainability beyond speculative cycles. As holders weigh Pepe price predictions against shifting market trends, many are exploring alternatives with clearer utility. This article breaks down where Pepe stands now […]
Sat, Jan 17
EPA shuts down loophole that let xAI skip pollution permits for Memphis data center
Elon Musk’s xAI hit a regulatory wall this week after the Environmental Protection Agency shut down a loophole that helped the company launch its first data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The rule change targets how large data centers bring power on site fast. It cuts off a method that avoided air permits and public review. […]
Sat, Jan 17
X dangles $1M creator bounty as it trails Meta’s Threads
X announced a $1 million bounty for the top long-form article by U.S.-based creators as competition with Threads heats up.
Sat, Jan 17
Institutional participation pushes Ethereum’s POS contract to new all-time high
Santiment has revealed that ETH held in the official Ethereum 2.0 Proof of Stake contract has risen by 38.4% over the last 12 months.
Sat, Jan 17
California fines Nexo $500K as crypto lenders face scrutiny
Crypto lending platform Nexo faces a half-million-dollar penalty from California regulators for making thousands of loans without proper licensing, throwing cold water on the company’s plans to restart operations in the United States. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation slapped Nexo with a $500,000 fine after discovering the firm gave out crypto-backed loans […]
Sat, Jan 17
Pi token price muted despite ESMA regulatory nod on white paper
Pi Network has formally set foot in the EU. According to reports, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has registered the Pi Network white paper under entry number 549, filed by PiBit Ltd. ESMA is a government agency that keeps an eye on the EU’s financial markets and investment products. By registering the Pi […]
Sat, Jan 17
Elon Musk demands $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in OpenAI challenge
Elon Musk is demanding that OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft pay him between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages, claiming the artificial intelligence company deceived him by moving away from its original nonprofit mission and forming a partnership with the tech corporation. The damage claim was outlined in a court document filed Friday by Musk’s […]
Sat, Jan 17
Elon Musk backed $10B for-profit OpenAI ICO in early 2018, internal notes reveal
OpenAI’s recently surfaced internal call notes reveal Elon Musk’s previous backing for a $10 billion for-profit arm ICO in early 2018 to fund the nonprofit’s projects.
Sat, Jan 17
Russia's President Putin calls for urgency in developing self-driving cars
Russia is lagging behind in the development of autonomous transportation, and Putin wants it to quickly catch up with the leaders in this space. Impressed by some of the driverless systems demonstrated ahead of a meeting on the matter, the leader of the Kremlin urged Russian authorities to speed up their implementation. Russia must move […]
Sat, Jan 17
Indian fraudsters scale up schemes targeting elderly victims
Indian fraudsters have now increased their activities by targeting retirees using different fake crypto trading applications. According to authorities, the scammers now see them as the prime age bracket, noting that they were targeted because of their age and limited knowledge of how cryptocurrencies worked. According to reports, the elderly population is always enticed with […]
Sat, Jan 17
Ripple Labs execs, escrow among top 50 addresses holding about 45% of XRP supply
Market data shows that the top 10 addresses control about 18.56% of the total XRP supply. Addresses numbered 10 to 50 control 24.85% more, and the rest, 56.59%, is spread out among millions of smaller wallets. Ripple Labs remains the single largest owner of XRP when all company-linked wallets are added together. When escrow wallets […]
Sat, Jan 17
Missed XRP’s 1000% Run? Experts Highlight a New Crypto With 10x Potential
Each crypto cycle makes winners out of those projects that appeared in the right stage of the market development. Ripple XRP was one of the largest surprises to the early holders in the previous cycle. However, 2026 is coming near and many traders are posing the same question: what crypto buy before it is too […]
Sat, Jan 17
South Korean, Taiwanese chipmakers without American factories face 100% tariffs
The US warned South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers they could face 100% tariffs if they do not build factories in America.
Sat, Jan 17
China weigh pros and cons as crypto-linked corruption, fraud enter headline
China might not warm up to digital currencies, especially after the discovery and seizure of crypto holdings from corruption and fraud cases. According to the South China Morning Post, a debate ensued in the country following two high-profile investigations on a former senior central bank official and an alleged scam network operator accused of leading […]
Sat, Jan 17
Tim Scott’s crypto bill faces criticism wave from US Senators
Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott has seen his push to pass sweeping new cryptocurrency regulations hit a stumbling block. The bill has faced criticism from Senate Judiciary chairman Chuck Grassley, who has raised concerns alongside ranking member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) about a section of the crypto bill. According to reports, they claimed that the section […]
Sat, Jan 17
