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XRP price ‘liftoff’ to $10 will take time, traders say

XRP is holding the $1.80-$2 support, with multiple indicators suggesting an extended sideways price action before a “liftoff” toward double figures.

Ripple partners with Saudi bank unit on blockchain payments, custody

Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets.

Work delayed on US market structure bill, crypto regulation amid winter storm

Severe storm conditions in the United States caused the Senate and other government offices to be closed on Monday.

What the CLARITY Act is actually trying to clarify in crypto markets

The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight.

Bitcoin due dollar-fueled macro bottom as traders dismiss $88K bounce

Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls.

What happens as Europe enforces MiCA and the US delays crypto rules

As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.

UK banks block or delay 40% of crypto exchange transfers: Survey

A new UK Cryptoasset Business Council report found that almost all major banks are imposing blanket limits or blocks on transfers to crypto exchanges, effectively debanking crypto users.

Crypto users affected in massive 149M infostealer data dump

A researcher uncovered a 149 million-credential dump from infostealer malware, including 420,000 Binance logins, exposing growing risks to crypto users.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 2,932 Bitcoin amid market sell-off

Strategy acquired $264 million of Bitcoin last week during a market pullback, boosting its holdings to more than 712,000 BTC, according to a Monday SEC filing.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium stays deeply negative: Is $66K BTC price next?

Bitcoin dipped below $87,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit 12-month lows, signalling weak US demand and with technicals hinting at a $66,000 BTC price target.

In the battle of chains, distribution is king

The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network participants and create new competitive landscapes.

Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last Yen intervention, but there's a catch

Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as talk of Japan's intervention returns.

Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025

Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana.

BTC price ‘bottoming phase’ ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin price analysis forecasts a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets.

Metaplanet lifts 2026 revenue outlook despite $680M Bitcoin impairment

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.

Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M

Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.

South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.

Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.

CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.

UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules

The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.

Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus

ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.

Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.

Gold hits record high over $5K, further diverging from Bitcoin

Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in January.

A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy to shut down, refund investors

Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.

Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts

Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible US government shutdown.

Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

Winter storm Fern is currently sweeping across the United States and has already left 1 million residents without electrical power.

'Opportunists' pushing protocol changes are BTC's biggest threat: Saylor

Major changes to the Bitcoin protocol should be well-thought-out and rare, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor previously said.

Bitcoin sells off into weekly close as bulls face $86K BTC price reckoning

Bitcoin began losing gains as US futures prepared to open as markets geared up to deal with a host of potential downside volatility catalysts.

Tezos Tallinn upgrade now live, slashes block times to 6 seconds

The Tallinn protocol upgrade marks Tezos' 20th major update since launching in 2018, and was implemented without a network fork.

Cathie Wood’s ARK adds Coinbase, Circle, Bullish as crypto slides

The fourth-quarter crypto pullback hit ARK ETFs, with Coinbase emerging as the biggest drag on performance.

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