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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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Austan Goolsbee warns that attacking Fed independence will bring inflation back fast
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said on Thursday that trying to weaken the Fed’s independence would bring inflation roaring back. “Anything that’s infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess,” Goolsbee said. “You’re going to get inflation come roaring back if you try to take away the independence of […]
Thu, Jan 15
Ethereum (ETH) Consolidates Near $3,350, yet Analysts Predict GeeFi’s (GEE) Latest Wallet Update Can Make it Rally 100x
The crypto market is active in early 2026, Ethereum continues to break records in wallet growth and price resistance, yet many investors are looking ahead to the next wave of innovation. Among the rising projects, GeeFi stands out for its decentralized wallet that prioritizes privacy, security, and a user-friendly experience. The most recent update to […]
Thu, Jan 15
Pepecoin (PEPE) Drops 16% as Investors Reallocate to This New Cheap Cryptocurrency
Recently the crypto chart of Pepecoin (PEPE) has indicated a sudden drop of approximately 16 percent and some investors are now seeking other more advantageous risk-reward curves. As the crypto prices decline, traders tend to divert capital to projects with more defined utility or more fundamentals. That change is currently becoming reflected in interest in […]
Thu, Jan 15
Crypto card payments expanded to $1.5B monthly in 2025
Crypto cards expanded their market share, almost rivaling P2P stablecoin payments. VISA remains the leading partner for crypto cards, while Mastercard partners for exchange-based cards.
Thu, Jan 15
Swift completes a joint pilot on digital asset interoperability
Swift has announced the successful completion of a major digital asset interoperability pilot in collaboration with BNP Paribas Securities Services, Intesa Sanpaolo, and the blockchain arm of Société Générale, FORGE. The landmark trial demonstrates how tokenized bonds can be seamlessly issued, exchanged, settled, and serviced across both traditional financial systems and blockchain platforms, all while […]
Thu, Jan 15
BlackRock has raised $12.5 billion for its partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. is using its partnership with BlackRock to co-fund and accelerate its AI infrastructure development, reducing the direct burden on its funds. BlackRock has now raised $12.5 billion of its total $30 billion goal for its AI infrastructure partnership with Microsoft. BlackRock is investing in the power grids and energy sources needed to keep […]
Thu, Jan 15
X to cut off InfoFi crypto projects from accessing its API
X, the most widely used app for crypto projects, is changing its API access policy. InfoFi projects, which proliferated non-organic bot content, will be cut off from the social network. X cut API access to InfoFi projects, after a period of increased non-organic traffic with AI-based content. InfoFi was another use case for on-chain activity, […]
Thu, Jan 15
Top 3 Cheap Cryptos With 500% Potential in the Next Bull Cycle
With the next crypto bull cycle gaining momentum, numerous investors are seeking the most favorable crypto to invest in at present before huge growth occurs. Nowadays, big names such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are used to take the stage, but there are other cheap cryptos which have attracted attention of analysts and market observers. They […]
Thu, Jan 15
Base leads layer-2 networks in daily fee generation
Base led all other L2 chains in terms of chain fees and app revenues. The L2 economy shrank since October 10, 2025, but chains are attempting to recover their activity through the most widely used apps.
Thu, Jan 15
Bitcoin breaks above $97,000 as crypto kicks off first major rally of 2026
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing the first major rally of 2026. Bitcoin reached a high of over $97,000, and Ethereum edged close to $3,400 on Wednesday afternoon. Some analysts predict this is part of a larger bullish trend. Cryptocurrency markets appear to be coming out of hibernation as Bitcoin and key altcoins reach price levels not […]
Thu, Jan 15
UK economy forecast to grow 1.4% in 2025, beating most of Europe
Britain is expected to see its economy expand by 1.4% this year, surpassing major European countries but falling behind the government’s promise to lead growth among wealthy nations. The British economy will do better in 2025 than initially anticipated, according to new statistics from Bloomberg Economics, with November’s results showing more momentum towards the end […]
Thu, Jan 15
WhatsApp pauses chatbot restrictions for Brazilian users after regulator pushback
Meta Platform’s messaging services app, WhatsApp, is reportedly still enabling AI providers access to users with Brazilian numbers as the country ordered the firm to halt implementing restrictions imposed under its new policy. Brazil’s regulatory authorities asked WhatsApp to suspend a new policy, which comes into effect on Thursday, 15 January, that stops third-party general-purpose […]
Thu, Jan 15
Best Crypto to Buy for 20x Upside? Experts Compare Shiba Inu (SHIB) and This New Altcoin
One question continues to emerge when crypto investors consider the current prices of crypto, and it is what crypto should buy to gain significantly. Shiba Inu is one of the most spoken meme coins, and its massive following and extensive history are known to the majority of crypto investors. Nevertheless, new projects that have genuine […]
Thu, Jan 15
Best Ripple (XRP) Alternative: GeeFi’s (GEE) Latest Roadmap Update Impresses Analysts, Predicting 2900% ROI in 2026
Ripple is making headlines by securing preliminary e-money licenses in Europe. While such developments show the industry’s maturation, they also highlight the high barrier to entry for investors seeking substantial returns from these giants. This is why intelligent investors are turning their focus to high-utility projects like GeeFi, which offers a ground-floor opportunity before its […]
Thu, Jan 15
CME Group to launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures on February 9
CME Group, a leading global derivatives exchange, announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9. The products are regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace will offer both micro-sized and larger-sized contracts for each crypto asset. The new offerings will […]
Thu, Jan 15
South Korea to monitor impact of new U.S. tariffs on AI semiconductor chips
South Korea announced that it will continue to monitor U.S. AI chip tariffs and evaluate the industry's impacts.
Thu, Jan 15
Moldova to regulate cryptocurrency ownership and trading in 2026
The Eastern European nation of Moldova will regulate cryptocurrency ownership and transactions as part of a comprehensive framework to be adopted this year. Admittedly unable to prohibit the use of decentralized digital assets, the small country is required to implement the latest EU rules as a candidate for membership. EU hopeful Moldova sets out to […]
Thu, Jan 15
Bitcoin miner IREN tops X’s most-searched cashtags, beating Tesla and Bitcoin
Bitcoin miner IREN ranks first on X’s most searched cashtags.
Thu, Jan 15
Cardano (ADA) Eyes $0.50, but Short-Term Momentum Looks Weak as This New Crypto Rises
Cardano (ADA) is stabilizing around key support levels, but momentum in the short term is still lacking. The market sentiment is still cautious, even with the $0.50 target. Technical analysis reveals that without new driving forces, ADA could remain range-bound, making it less attractive to market participants. Another project that is gaining traction in the […]
Thu, Jan 15
Xunlei sues former CEO Chen Lei for alleged embezzlement of up to $28.6 million
Chinese technology company Xunlei has filed a lawsuit against its former chief executive officer, Chen Lei, and his core team, seeking damages of up to RMB 200 million, which is approximately $28.6 million. Lei and former senior vice-president Dong Xue have fled overseas to evade investigation, according to sources close to the case. The legal […]
Thu, Jan 15
