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Risk Appetite Returns or Not? What Week One of 2026 Tells Us About Crypto Sentiment
The first week of 2026 has brought renewed momentum to the crypto markets. Prior to the 1st of January, the total crypto marketcap remained largely rangebound between $2.82 trillion and $3.05 trillion with BTC constricted within the zones of $84.2K to $90K. A pickup in activity, both in terms of capital flows and price action, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
South Korea open to approving first spot Bitcoin ETFs this year
South Korea has shifted its perspective on the crypto ecosystem, adopting a more positive outlook for the sector. The government is considering approving Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year. According to a released report, the government plans to introduce a second-stage bill that will focus on establishing a legal framework for digital assets, particularly […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Cathie Wood: Trump May Buy Bitcoin For US Reserve Ahead Of Midterms
Cathie Wood, ARK Invest’s founder and CEO, said she expects the Trump administration could move beyond simply holding seized bitcoin and begin purchasing BTC to build a US strategic reserve, a shift she argued could become a catalytic signal for markets and other governments. Speaking on ARK’s “Bitc...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Stablecoin payments company Rain closes on $2B valuation with latest $250M funding round
Stablecoin payments company Rain has raised $250 million in new Series C funding round, pushing the company’s total funding to $338 million and its valuation to $1.95 billion, according to co-founder and CEO Farooq Malik. The new Series C round was led by ICONIQ, with backing from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Iran Revolutionary Guard moved nearly $1B through Zedcex, Zedxion exchanges in 3 years
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has allegedly been using crypto to slip past Western sanctions for at least 3 years now, according to a report by TRM Labs. Since early 2023, the Guard has funneled about $1 billion through two UK-based crypto exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion. Allegedly, these exchanges are helping the Guard send large amounts […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP tests critical support amid mixed retail and institutional sentiment
Ripple (XRP) is trading under pressure, resting squarely on support at $2.00 at the time of writing on Friday. The path with the least resistance appears downward, weighed down by declining retail demand despite minor inflows into XRP spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
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Fri, Jan 9
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI holds key support as momentum coils
Pi Network (PI) trades close to $0.2100 at press time on Friday, stabilizing after a two-day decline of nearly 2%. The PI token's trading volume steadily declines, while a surge in social dominance suggests a potential spike in retail interest.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 9
Government Research Paper That Shows XRP’s Long-Term Potential Resurfaces
Crypto pundit NoLimit has drawn attention to a government research paper, which he described as extremely bullish for XRP in the long term. He also highlighted how what is being built on the XRP Ledger will ensure that the altcoin gains real-world adoption, which could eventually boost its value. Pu...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP risk further decline as market fear persists amid slowing demand
Bitcoin (BTC) holds delicately above $90,000 at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting lethargic sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. An early-year rally hit a hurdle at $94,789 on Monday, prompting profit-taking and a correction to $89,311 on Thursday.
Controversial legislation to regulate Polish crypto space stuck in parliament
The controversial legislation meant to regulate the Polish crypto space is now stuck in parliament after the Senate complicated its adoption even further. The upper house of Poland’s bicameral legislature passed the bill it had received from the Sejm, rejecting a number of amendments and adding its own. Senators send vetoed crypto act back to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Why The Bitcoin Price Could Crash Another 20% To $76,000 Soon
The Bitcoin price could be in for more pain as a crypto analyst has just released a gloomy short-term outlook, warning that another crash may be on the way. The analyst believes that Bitcoin’s overall market structure remains bearish. As a result, he expects the price to fall to about $76,000, repre...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Could Hit a New ATH But This $0.04 Token is the Top Crypto to Buy for Higher ROI
As the price of Ethereum sits below $3,200, awaiting upgrades inside the network and more ETF inflows to trend-follow the subsequent phase in its price action, an additional project is taking a more apparent and quicker path of expansion. The attractive alternative in the best crypto investment options to be entered is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Nasdaq and CME Group create benchmark for institutional digital asset exposure
The Nasdaq Crypto™ Index just got a serious update, now called the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index, and Nasdaq and CME Group want it to be the go-to foundation for regulated crypto products like ETFs, structured funds, and other real investment tools. According to a joint press release on Friday, this change is about turning crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
