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3 Reasons This New Crypto Under $1 Could Lead Q1 2026
There is a time in the crypto cycle when the market is no longer willing to reward already big coins, and begins to pursue the next one. This tends to occur around large launches, when a project is transitioning out of construction and into delivery. It is also the time when there is a possibility […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
US stocks stall after new ATHs as ETF inflows hit record $1.5 trillion and gold stays below $4,300
US stocks are stalling after hitting fresh highs. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.6%, while the Dow edged up 57 points. Big Tech is dragging the market: Meta, Apple, and Oracle all dropped, with Oracle down more than 2%. Defense stocks are flying after President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Malicious Bitcoin npm packages spread NodeCordRAT malware before takedown
Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have found three malicious Bitcoin npm packages that are meant to implant malware named NodeCordRAT. Reports say that they all got more than 3,400 downloads before they were taken down from the npm registry. The packages, which include bitcoin-main-lib, bitcoin-lib-js, and bip40, had amassed 2,300, 193, and 970 downloads. By copying […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
How XRP Ledger Becomes The Leading Blockchain In 2026: Fintech CEO
A longtime XRP Ledger builder says XRPL has a narrow shot in 2026 to jump into the top tier of chains on liquidity and activity, but only if Ripple and the XRPL Foundation stop “playing it safe” and prioritize frictionless consumer onboarding, real-world payment rails, and a faster, more aggressive ...NewsBTC
Thu, Jan 8
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC downside risks escalate as core development quits amid internal disagreements
Zcash (ZEC) is trading down as volatility reaps through the cryptocurrency market on Thursday. The privacy-focused token is down nearly 14%, marking the largest intraday loss since December 1.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 8
New Crypto at $0.04 Set to Flip Cardano (ADA) as Analysts Predict it Could Soar to $3–$5 in the Next Bull Run
As the cryptocurrency market looks forward to the next bull market, interest is gradually being drawn away from already established coins, such as Cardano (ADA), in favor of new crypto projects which have far greater potential for growth. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi crypto-focused cryptocurrency at $0.04 during Presale Phase 7, is gathering momentum. With […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Brian Armstrong shrugs off insider selling concerns as Coinbase stock sales resurface
Coinbase cofounder and CEO Brian Armstrong has laughed off claims that he is not bullish on the company after it was revealed that he has been selling the company’s stock via his 10b5-1 plan without making any purchases. The controversy emerged after Armstrong responded to a post by Nick Prince, product lead at Base. The […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Here’s Why Bitcoin ATMs Are Trending – It’s Not For A Good Reason
The Bitcoin ATMs are trending at the moment, following a government action in Missouri. This involves an investigation into companies allegedly operating scams using these crypto kiosks, defrauding customers in the process. Missouri AG Launches Investigation Into Companies Using Bitcoin ATMs In a pr...Bitcoinist
Thu, Jan 8
Russian stakeholders expect reprieve from expansion of regional mining bans this year
Russia is not going to expand the geography of measures intended to curb cryptocurrency mining in the new year, having already banned the activity in a number of regions, according to industry watchers. New restrictions may only be imposed in cases of arising power deficits in certain areas, but the analysts believe this is not […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
During the Bitcoin market recovery in 2026, Anchor Mining provided a stable daily return of $3,697.
In 2026, the Bitcoin market is in a typical recovery phase. Although prices have continued to rise from lows, key technical resistance areas are being repeatedly tested, with no significant breakout yet. Market sentiment is gradually shifting from extreme pessimism to cautious optimism, and the battle between bulls and bears is intensifying. Against this backdrop, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
On-chain activity decouples from price action as utility projects dominate 2025
The past year 2025 ended with robust on-chain activity, defying the underwhelming gains for most crypto assets, with around 5% in overall net gains. Despite the slow price action and corrections, on-chain adoption maintained upward trajectory, decoupling from speculative action. The past year was marked by underwhelming price action for both BTC and altcoins. However, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Nexo rolls out Zero-interest Credit for 0% APR, no-liquidation risk BTC and ETH loans
The Swiss-headquartered digital assets wealth platform Nexo is launching a new borrowing product that allows crypto holders to access liquidity at 0% APR, looking to attract some of the demand for more crypto-backed credit structures. According to a press statement shared with Cryptopolitan on Tuesday, the launch of Zero-interest Credit, known as ZiC, will be […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
XRP Retrace Is Only Temporary, What Happens Once the Uptrend Resumes
XRP’s price action has transitioned into a falling phase after a multi-day rally at the start of the year, but technical analysis implies this may be part of a bullish structure. After climbing from below $2 on January 1 to $2.41 on January 6, the market has begun digesting those gains. Now, the out...NewsBTC
Thu, Jan 8
FATF Recognizes T3 FCU’s Role in Combating Illicit Activity on Blockchain Networks
Geneva, Switzerland, January 8, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), welcomes the recognition of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) in a recent report published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). As a global money laundering and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Future FinTech Signs Framework Agreement To Acquire Transgen SC Tech Limited
Jan 8 (Reuters) - Future Fintech Group Inc FTFT.O:FUTURE FINTECH SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE TRANSGEN SC TECH LIMITED EXPANDING INTO THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTORFUTURE FINTECH GROUP INC - UNIT TO BUY 100% OF TRANSGEN SC TECH LIMITEDReuters
Thu, Jan 8
Federal judge rules Elon Musk's OpenAI lawsuit can go to jury trial in March
A federal judge decided Wednesday that Elon Musk can take his claims against OpenAI to a jury, moving forward with accusations that the artificial intelligence company abandoned its original mission when it shifted to a profit-making business model. The decision came from U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, who told the courtroom […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
XRP Sentiment Just Flipped Bullish, But This New PayFi Rival Is Dominating Headlines
The cryptocurrency market is turning once again, and the mood is evolving rapidly. Somehow, at the start of 2026, XRP has turned into a bull, and new institutions and analysts have become interested in it, which has remained on the right side. Meanwhile, a more recent name is beginning to take over the discussion on […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Pi's Swedish ETP enters fifth month of limited trading activity
The Pi Swedish Krona (SEK) exchange-traded product (ETP), introduced by Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, has been on the market for the fifth consecutive month on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market. However, the product has seen limited trading activity. As reported by Cryptopolitan, the ETP hit the market, allowing traditional investors in the Nordic region […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
PRESS DIGEST-Canada - January 8
Jan 8 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAIL- Telus T.TO has engaged TD Securities and Jefferies Securities as financial advisers for the "near-term"...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
