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FBI warns North Korean hackers are using QR codes to breach U.S. policy groups
The FBI says Kimsuky APT, a North Korean state-backed hacking group, is using malicious QR codes to break into U.S. organizations linked to North Korea policy. The warning came in a 2025 FBI FLASH shared with NGOs, think tanks, universities, and government-connected groups. The agency says the targets all share one thing. They study, advise […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Wall Street banks head toward $157 billion profit as trading stays hot
Wall Street’s biggest bank players are heading toward a $157 billion annual profit, the second‑largest total the industry has ever seen. The numbers land as Donald Trump, now the 47th president of the United States, continues his second term with sharp policy shifts that kept markets active all year. Analysts expect the six largest firms […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Missed Cardano (ADA)? This $0.04 DeFi Crypto Could Deliver Big Gains in 2026
Cardano (ADA) has historically been a top performer and skyrocketed over 1000% during the 2021 bull run. However, its increase in value has slowed down, and most of its foundational upgrades to its network have been factored in. This has made traders and investors to shift attention looking for better cryptos that are yet to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Founders turn to exchange funds to diversify concentrated stock wealth
Company founders and early employees sitting on massive stock holdings are increasingly looking for ways to spread out their wealth without getting hit by hefty tax bills, according to financial advisors at major wealth management firms. The recent surge in technology stocks has created fortunes for workers at successful companies. But having most of your […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
XRP Short-Term Holder Activity Shows Clear Shift Toward Lower Exposure – What’s Driving The Move?
Despite the price of XRP holding above the $2 mark following a brief rebound earlier this week, sentiment across the market has not fully recovered. On-chain data shows that short-term holders are closing their positions and exiting the market, which reflects growing caution. A Dip In XRP Short-Term...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits for on-chain payments
BNY Mellon has rolled out a new tokenized deposit service that lets clients send money using blockchain rails instead of old banking pipes. The setup places real bank deposits on-chain while the cash stays inside client accounts. The cash will reportedly mirror deposits clients already hold at BNY Mellon, not a separate token floating around. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Altcoins rally as Bitcoin and Ethereum trade sideways
Bitcoin and Ethereum have been trading sideways after their early 2026 gains, but several alternative coins are posting big weekly numbers. Experts say this shows investors moving money into riskier plays while waiting for important economic data. XRP and Solana are up nearly 10% and 7% over the past week, CoinGecko data shows. Sui, Bittensor, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Solana Accumulation Narrative Strengthens With Big Institutions, A Rally Imminent?
Solana is undergoing a major shift as big institutional players are increasingly positioning in the network. What was once viewed primarily as a high-performance Layer-1 driven by retail and developer enthusiasm is now attracting serious capital allocations from professional funds, asset managers, a...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Cardano (ADA) Insiders Are Quietly Buying This $0.04 Token Dubbed The Next Crypto to Explode
While Cardano (ADA) is trending between $0.40, it is simple to overlook the huge transformation taking place in the background. Smart traders, as well as those familiar with the development strategy of ADA, are taking advantage of diversification in relation to a real opportunity to reap actual profits – Mutuum Finance (MUTM). At just $0.04, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Ardelyx, RPM International, Trubridge
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Ardelyx, RPM International and Trubridge, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS Ardelyx Inc ARDX.O: Piper Sandler raises to overweight from neutral Consolidated Edison Inc ED.N:...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
China extends lead as world’s largest EV market in 2025
China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers. The country sold almost 13 million electric cars and plug-in hybrids last year. That’s 54% of the whole market. The big sellers are Chinese companies like BYD and Geely, Tesla is the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
HTX posts strong 2025 growth with $3.3T trading volume and 55M users
A major cryptocurrency trading platform, HTX, has published its annual performance review for 2025 and shared plans for 2026. HTX reported significant increases in users, trading activity, and compliance efforts. By December, the exchange had over 55 million registered users globally after adding 6 million new accounts in 2025. The platform’s total trading activity for […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Ripple’s 100,000 Transactions: Why XRP Investors Are Returning
Ripple’s XRP is seeing a clear shift in investor behavior, with large on-chain transactions surging to levels not seen in months. With market dynamics turning positive after months of volatility and capitulation, XRP investors are returning to the market with conviction. Transactions valued at $100,...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
Polygon rallies as rising fees and Polymarket activity revive on-chain demand
Polygon (POL) became one of the week’s top gainers after the chain reawakened with increased fees. POL rose by 22% in the past month, on growing prediction pair activity. Polygon (POL) started a strong recovery in the past month, boosting the levels of a relatively old token. POL rallied by over 17.2% ahead of the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Analyst Breaks Down Why Investors will Make More Money With XRP Than Bitcoin
A crypto market participant has outlined a numerical comparison showing how the same investment amount could generate significantly different returns depending on whether it is placed into Bitcoin or XRP. The projection, which was shared on X and focuses on price levels and capital growth, shows how...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
This New Cryptocurrency Jumps 300% as Investors Position Before $0.06, Here’s Why
The mood in the crypto market may turn upside down in one day. Bitcoin looked healthy a week ago. The latter withdraws and merchants become wary. Ether can also hang at significant levels and when liquidity tightens, meme coins usually run out of steam. When this occurs, the focus tends to move to projects which […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
