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Materials sector earnings seen rising ~20% in 2026 as U.S. tariffs strengthen pricing power
Earnings in the materials sector are expected to climb about 20% in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. That would make it the best performance in five years for the group, second only to tech. Companies from Nucor to Sherwin-Williams, and packaging giants like Smurfit WestRock and Ball Corp., are in the spotlight. The rise is […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Here’s The XRP Fractal That Says Price Is Headed To $27
A technical analysis shared by EGRAG CRYPTO outlines a specific fractal structure that he believes is still guiding XRP’s broader price behavior. The model does not frame the move as inevitable, and it leaves room for uncertainty. Instead, it outlines a conditional roadmap based on how XRP continues...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Enters The Same Zone That Preceded Its Last Historic Breakout – What To Know
XRP is once again trading in a zone that closely mirrors the conditions seen before its last historic breakout, drawing fresh attention from market watchers. Key momentum indicators suggest selling pressure is fading, while long-term holders appear to be quietly absorbing supply. Although price acti...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
SoftBank completes its full $40 billion investment in OpenAI with a final $22 billion payment
SoftBank has officially wrapped up its monster $40 billion investment in OpenAI, finishing things off with a final payment of around $22 billion, according to a report from CNBC. Allegedly, the last tranche may have even been closer to $22.5 billion, but either way, it’s done. The Japanese conglomerate now holds over 10% ownership in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
China now demands chipmakers prove 50% of their tools are domestically made to get state approval for new capacity
Chipmakers now face a hard requirement before adding new factory capacity, as they must show that at least 50% of their equipment is domestically made to secure state approval, according to a report from Reuters. Three people familiar with the process said authorities have allegedly delivered this message directly to companies seeking clearance. The rule […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Ethereum Staking Deposits Just Surpassed Withdrawals, Why This Could Send ETH Price Above $4,000
The ETH price could be gearing up for a major recovery from downtrends as the Ethereum network shows renewed signs of strength. On-chain data shows that validator deposits have once again outpaced exits, even after months of higher withdrawal activity, reflecting improved sentiment among holders. No...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Becomes Most Bought Digital Asset, Bitcoin And Ethereum Bleed $500 Million
XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum are displaying sharply diverging fund flow trends, with XRP emerging as the most accumulated digital asset in the latest CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report. With Bitcoin and Ethereum jointly recorded nearly $500 million in outflows, the data illustrates a sh...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
Ripple (XRP) Could Soon Spark A Relief Rally, But This Cheap Crypto Is the Best Cryptocurrency to Invest In
The crypto market today reveals that Ripple is finally getting some much-needed relief. Back in the early months of this year, the SEC abandoned its case against Ripple, thereby unloading a huge legal concern for this crypto company. Nonetheless, this action by the SEC boosted confidence in XRP, thereby giving many investors a glimmer of […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
South Korea's authorities plan to cap major shareholder stakes at 15-20% for the country's four largest crypto exchanges
The South Korean government is imposing strict ownership restrictions on its largest cryptocurrency exchanges under the Digital Asset Framework Act. The Financial Services Commission plans to impose a limit on the shares cryptocurrency exchange owners can have, forcing those who already own above the proposed limit to sell off their shares. South Korea plans to […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Federal Reserve policymakers can't seem to agree on when they'll cut borrowing costs again
Federal Reserve policymakers can’t seem to agree on when they’ll cut borrowing costs again. Most say further cuts could happen if prices keep cooling, but several officials think rates need to stay put for a while. That’s according to meeting records released Tuesday. The minutes from the Fed’s December 9-10 gathering showed ongoing disagreements among […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Two US cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty after they were accused of working with a notorious ransomware gang to shake down American targets, the Justice Department said in a statement on Tuesday.Justice Department officials said tha...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
David Beckham-backed healthcare company has stopped purchasing Bitcoin
A healthcare business backed by David Beckham that began purchasing Bitcoin this year has pulled back from that plan as cryptocurrency values drop. Prenetics announced Tuesday it stopped acquiring Bitcoin on Dec. 4. The company will now concentrate its efforts on IM8, a vitamin and supplement line created with former England soccer star David Beckham. […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Slides To $1.80 While Binance Reserves Continue To Decline
XRP is struggling to regain bullish momentum as persistent selling pressure continues to dominate market conditions. Price action remains weak, and recent attempts at recovery have failed to attract meaningful demand. With bulls largely absent, sentiment across the XRP market has turned defensive, a...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
What The XRP Ledger Achieved In 2025 And What Must Improve In 2026
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) closed 2025 with real progress on smart contracts, interoperability, and tokenization, but builders say 2026 needs to focus on removing user friction, improving DEX liquidity, and funding apps that can scale beyond the core community. What The XRP Ledger Achieved In 2025 XRPL d...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 30
Bitcoin stuck between $85,000 and $95,000 as 2025 draws to an end
Digital currency holders are trying one more time to turn around losses before the year closes as Bitcoin climbed toward the $90,000 mark for the second day in a row on Tuesday before the increase stopped. The largest cryptocurrency has been moving between roughly $85,000 and $95,000 after a drop in October that could result […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
ElizaOS token skyrockets by 150% after its X account was restored
After a six-month ban, X restored the accounts of Shaw Walters and that of his agentic AI platform, ElizaOS, and it has set off a chain reaction in the token price, which has risen by over 150% within the past 24 hours. The account of Walters, who operates under the handle @shawmakesmagic, was restored alongside […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
Venture capitalists are positive enterprises will increase AI budgets in 2026
Venture capitalists are forecasting that a majority of enterprises will increase their budgets for AI in 2026. This comes as businesses are largely turning to AI on the back of its transformative abilities. However, these investments into AI will not be for everything but concentrated, according to a survey carried out by TechCrunch. The survey […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 30
XRP Price To Rally 690% To $15 In Unexpected ‘Measured Move’
The XRP price may be on the verge of its biggest rally yet, as a crypto analyst has forecast a dramatic 690% surge to $15 soon. According to the expert’s analysis, XRP is undergoing an unexpected measured move that has historically led to explosive price surges. While the current price structure dep...NewsBTC
Tue, Dec 30
