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Early XRP Investors Sell-Offs Keep Price Low, Here’s How They’re Doing It
XRP’s price has remained restrained despite steady activity around the asset, and recent commentary helps explain the disconnect. According to Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, the explanation lies beyond Ripple’s escrow releases or retail behavior, pointing instead to structural factors ...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 5
Momentum Shifts in Solana’s Favor as Price Defends Critical Support Zone
Solana (SOL) has entered 2026 with renewed attention from traders as its price stabilizes above the $130 technical area. After weeks of sideways movement, SOL has pushed higher, reclaiming levels that had previously capped upside attempts. Related Reading: 600,000 Bitcoin Allegedly Held In Venezuela...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 5
Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter
Jan 5 (Reuters) - Michael Saylor's Strategy MSTR.O had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets in the fourth quarter tied to a decline in the value of the company's cryptocurrency stockpile.Shares of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin slumped about 47.5% in 2025 as investors ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 5
Why Are The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Prices Rising?
The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices are rising today, with the flagship crypto rising to as high as $93,000. This market rally comes on the back of several factors, including the U.S.-Venezuela escalations, which have increased risk sentiment. Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Prices Ar...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 5
BubbleMaps debunks viral claims linking a Polymarket trader who won $400,000 on Venezuela's Maduro capture to WLFI co-founder Steven Charles Witkoff
Polymarket has been accused of insider trading after a trader won around $400,000 in profits on a suspiciously timed bet. A viral blockchain investigation claiming to link a Polymarket trader to the World Liberty Finance co-founder Steven Charles Witkoff has been thoroughly challenged by the blockchain analytics firm BubbleMaps. The persistent rumors and potential for […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
Bitcoin Price To Crash Another 50% As Analyst Marks $40,000 Bottom Target
The Bitcoin price has already crashed by more than 32.5% from last year’s all-time high above $126,000, toward the $85,000 region. Although the cryptocurrency has recovered slightly and is now trading above $90,000, a crypto analyst has forecast another major price crash in 2026. According to the fo...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 5
3 Reasons Why This New Crypto Under $1 Is Leading Q1 2026
Q1 2026 is shaping up to be a “prove it” quarter. Traders are tired of coins that only move depending on mood. When BTC cools off or meme coins lose steam, attention usually rotates into projects that have real work behind them. That is where a new crypto under $1 can suddenly start showing up […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
Trust Wallet is reimbursing users after a $7M hack tied to its Chrome extension
Trust Wallet is in the middle of its reimbursement process for a subset of users affected by a security breach tied to its Chrome browser extension. The web3 wallet company seems to be covering up the fallout that drained roughly $7 million in digital assets quickly. In a fresh post on X, Trust Wallet stated […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
Bitcoin’s Recovery Extends Into 2026 as Charts Hint at Another Leg Higher
Bitcoin (BTC) has opened 2026 with renewed momentum, extending a recovery that began in the final days of December and pushing prices back above key psychological levels. Related Reading: XRP Is Setting Up For Its ‘Next Explosive Move,’ Analysts Say: Here’s The Target After ending 2025 with a modest...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 5
Mixed Signals for Ethereum: Technical Milestones and Rising Adoption Offset Market Pressure
The first week of the year has not been unkind to the market, with Ethereum (ETH) entering 2026 with a mixed narrative that reflects both progress and restraint. On one hand, the network is pushing through long-standing technical limits and seeing broader real-world usage. Related Reading: 600,000 B...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 5
Bitcoin Seized From Samourai Wallet Creators Allegedly Sold By US Marshall Service
In a recent report by Bitcoin Magazine, it has come to light that the US Marshals Service (USMS), operating under the direction of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), has allegedly sold Bitcoin (BTC) forfeited by defendants Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, creators of Samourai Wallet. Con...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 5
jupiter has officially launched its stablecoin JupUSD
Jupiter formally launched JupUSD, its reserve-backed stablecoin facilitated by Ethena Labs, and it is pegged to the US dollar. According to the post, JupUSD is launching on battle-tested stablecoin rails, and initially only 90% of reserves will be held in USDtb, a licensed, GENIUS-compliant stablecoin, collateralized by BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund, with a 10% USDC liquidity […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
China’s financial authorities have issued a joint notice labeling RWA as an illegal financial activity
The financial industry groups in China have officially put out a joint warning saying that real-world asset tokenization (RWA) is a prohibited financial activity. The statement says that people and businesses in the US that sponsor RWA initiatives could be charged with crimes. The document is co-signed by the National Internet Finance Association of China, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
What The Fed’s Master Account Means For Ripple And XRP
Discussions around Ripple’s place in the global financial system have resurfaced after a market expert outlined what deeper access to the Federal Reserve’s (FED) master account could mean for the crypto company and XRP. The report outlines how direct integration with the FED could help Ripple frontr...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 5
The Next Crypto Under $0.1 to Hit $1? Market Rotation Shifts Focus
Market rotation is real. As BTC decays, as ETH freezes, or memes coins run out of steam, traders tend to abandon noise in search of utility. That is the time when the next crypto to hit 1$ is searched, and watchlists are filled with smaller names which still have some room to run. Other observers […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
Graysale's ETHE becomes the first U.S. spot Ethereum ETP to distribute realized staking rewards to holders
Grayscale ETHE has become the first exchange-traded product in the U.S. market to distribute staking rewards to investors. That also marks the first time on-chain staking yield is being distributed through regulated crypto investment products. On Monday, Grayscale affirmed that Ethereum Staking ETF (ticker: ETHE) issued proceeds earned in Ethereum staking as a result of […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 5
Ethereum Faces A Defining Moment: Break $3,160 Or Set Up The Next Pullback
Ethereum is at a pivotal crossroads after a sharp move into the $3,160 resistance zone. A clean breakout could unlock higher upside targets, while failure at this level may trigger a near-term pullback as the market searches for stronger support before its next decisive move. A Push Straight Into Th...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 5
Ex-Trump lawyer Mukasey joins law firm Seyfarth Shaw
By David Thomas Jan 5 (Reuters) - Criminal defense lawyer Marc Mukasey, whose clients have included U.S. President Donald Trump and FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried, said on Monday that he is closing his small law firm and joining Seyfarth Shaw.Mukasey will co-lead the Chicag...Reuters
Mon, Jan 5
