Is Complexity Killing Ethereum? Vitalik Buterin Thinks So Ethereum faces big challenges like rivals, rules from governments, and scaling issues. But Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, says the real danger is something else: too much complexity. In a recent post, he […] The post Vitalik Buterin’s Urgent Call: Ethereum Needs Garbage Collection to Beat Complexity and Thrive Long-Term appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin hovered between $94,869 and $95,115 per coin at 9 a.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026, while derivatives traders remained anything but idle. Futures and options markets show crowded positioning, heavy open interest, and a growing fixation on a narrow band of price levels just below $100,000. Bitcoin Derivatives Data Shows Markets Bracing for Volatility […]

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TLDR: Bitcoin maintains liquidity anchor status with spot order sizes consistently above $100,000 mark. Ethereum shows strongest institutional framework among tracked assets with 8% year-to-date gains. Solana functions as early risk indicator with 12% YTD performance driven by decisive capital flows. On-chain metrics reveal large institutional players, not retail traders, currently shape market trends.   [...] The post Cryptoquant Analyst Tracks Five Key Crypto Assets for DeFi Fund in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has denied existing tension between the exchange and the White House over the content of the crypto market structure bill, i.e., the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This development follows a series of contentious moments surrounding the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill, beginning with Armstrong raising concerns over its provisions, […]

Crypto Market Dip Explained: Why It’s Down Today and What’s Next If you’re checking your portfolio and seeing red numbers, you’re not alone. Many traders are asking . The total crypto market cap has dropped by $8.8 billion in the […] The post Crypto Market Dip Explained: Why It’s Down Today and What’s Next appeared first on Blockmanity.

With bitcoin priced at $95,101 on Sunday, its market cap holding strong at $1.89 trillion, and a 24-hour trading volume humming at $19.02 billion, traders are watching a tight intraday range between $94,869 and $95,543 like hawks. The mood? Restless. The charts are calling out indecision with the subtlety of a marching band. Bitcoin Chart […]

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The week on the crypto market closes with $1.52 billion in XRP pulled out, a savage 86.14% plunge in Shiba Inu's core burn metric and a surreal $30 million tag slapped on an hour of Elon Musk's time — by none other than TRON's Justin Sun.

Bitcoin demand conditions have shown improvement recently; however, they are still weak despite bitcoin’s latest rally.

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XRP price moved into a correction after falling by over 15% from its highest level this year despite the encouraging Ripple news. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to $2.0520, much lower than the year-to-date high of $2.4. Its market capitalization has…

The price of Litecoin (LTC) has fallen below the moving average lines after being rejected at the $84.77 high.

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XRP continued to defend the psychological and technical $2 demand zone. In a recent report, AMBCrypto noted that Ripple partnered with LMAX to integrate its stablecoin, RLUSD. Moves and partnershipThe post XRP holds $2 support – Are buyers quietly taking control? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Meme coins often lead short bursts of momentum, but analysts looking toward 2026 are prioritizing projects with clear utility and visible delivery timelines. That’s why Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is getting stronger attention as a DeFi play with a more structured upside profile, especially while the token remains at $0.04 in presale and sits below the [...] The post Analysts Say Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Has a Stronger 2026 Upside Profile Than Meme Coins appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, RLUSD at LMAX, Institutional Crypto Shift, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin pushed above $97,000 on Jan. 14 as a Supreme Court tariff delay and Fed–Trump tensions helped spark a rally, Bitcoin ordinals surpassed 100 million inscriptions even as inscription hype cools, Ripple locked RLUSD […]

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Steak ’n Shake has moved $10 million of Bitcoin onto its corporate balance sheet, a fresh step in the fast-food chain’s crypto push. According to reports, the purchase equals about 105 BTC at current prices, and the company says all customer Bitcoin receipts feed into a so-called Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Related Reading: US Official Says […]

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A Satoshi-era whale just sold another 500 BTC for $47.77 million, bringing total cash-outs to $265 million. With $237 million still held, the next dump could shake Bitcoin near $100,000.

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Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, best known for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis, has publicly endorsed a charitable use case for Bitcoin.

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Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s push to add new features while preserving backward compatibility is inflating protocol complexity, calling for a “garbage collection” process.

Scam losses jumped 64% year over year, driven by tailored phishing and impersonation campaigns targeting high-value victims.

Crypto market sentiment has slipped after recently hitting a multi-month high, as uncertainty grows around a divided US Senate proposal for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. That shift is now shaping the latest Dogecoin price prediction, with DOGE struggling to reclaim the $0.20 level despite multiple attempts. While Dogecoin technical analysis points to fading short [...] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Crypto Sentiment Drops As DOGE Fails To Break Above $0.2, But Traders Rush To DeepSnitch Amid 200x January Countdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

Expert Alert: Why Never Fully Recover In the fast-moving world of crypto, hacks can strike without warning. But here’s a tough truth: never fully recover. Security experts say most teams freeze up after a breach, losing user trust and momentum […] The post Expert Alert: Why 80% of Hacked Crypto Projects Never Fully Recover appeared first on Blockmanity.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the first bitcoin-backed card in Argentina. White House’s Oil Gambit […]

ICP stands in one corner, POL is in the other.

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Ethereum's ability to break into a bull market is here, but it requires way more inflows.

Crypto’s interoperability layer reveals a gap between the industry’s decentralization narrative and how value actually moves across blockchains.

TLDR: Complex protocols fail trustlessness by requiring specialized experts to verify properties. Backwards compatibility pressures cause protocol bloat as additions outpace feature removals. Buterin proposes garbage collection to minimize code and reduce cryptographic dependencies. Rosetta-style compatibility demotes legacy features to smart contracts outside core protocol.   Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about protocol [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Warns Protocol Complexity Threatens Ethereum’s Decentralization Goals appeared first on Blockonomi.

After a bruising Q4 in 2025 that saw Strategy (MSTR) weather a staggering $17.4 billion unrealized loss on its BTC holdings, sentiment has shifted in early 2026. In a move that has sent shockwaves The post Vanguard’s $505mln MSTR bet – Is the Bitcoin blockade officially over? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Anchorage Digital is reportedly raising $200 million–$400 million as it explores a possible initial public offering next year. Anchorage Digital, the New York‑based custodian whose affiliate is the first federally chartered U.S. digital‑asset bank, is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million ahead of a potential IPO, according to Bloomberg; the discussions were […]

TLDR: Evernorth’s XRPN ticker will allow institutions to gain XRP exposure through traditional stock purchases. The company plans active treasury management with DeFi strategies to generate yield beyond price appreciation. Improved regulatory clarity and stronger policy support create favorable conditions for institutional adoption. The model eliminates custody complexity by handling private keys and compliance on [...] The post Evernorth Targets Q1 2026 Nasdaq Listing to Offer Institutional XRP Access Through XRPN Stock appeared first on Blockonomi.

In this edition of the weekly recap, two solo miners independently secured block rewards worth approximately $300,000 each, a social engineering attack resulted in $282 million in stolen cryptocurrency, and Strategy announced its largest Bitcoin purchase. Independent miners achieve improbable…

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XRP's institutional flows hint at a major repricing ahead, with 803.78 million XRP now locked across various ETFs.

Bitcoin prices continue to consolidate within the $95,000 zone following the pullback in the latter part of the past week. The premier cryptocurrency is experiencing a bullish January performance marked by a net gain of 11.42% since the new year commenced. However, the effects of the extended price correction from Q4 2025 linger. Using recent on-chain […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging traditional banks to embrace cryptocurrency, arguing that integrating crypto infrastructure.

TLDR: DOJ filed civil forfeiture to recover 200,000 USDT stolen through Tinder cryptocurrency romance scam Massachusetts victim transferred $504,353 to fraudulent platform after meeting scammer on Tinder FBI seized cryptocurrency account in June 2025 containing approximately $200,000 in Tether Scammer posed as financial advisor named Nino Martin to gain victim trust before fraud began   [...] The post DOJ Seeks to Recover $200,000 Stolen in Tinder Crypto Pig Butchering Scam appeared first on Blockonomi.

Seasoned trader J. Michael Oliver, the father of a proprietary technical analysis method called momentum structural analysis (MSA), predicts that both gold and silver will continue to break records, reaching at least $8,500 and $300 per ounce, respectively. Gold and Silver to Keep Rising, Bull Market to Continue: Father Of Momentum Structural Analysis While some […]

Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws.

A Telegram-based escrow service linked to an illicit online marketplace is closing down operations after refunding more than $130 million in stablecoins. This disruption of a major fraud hub indicates a flight to safety, forcing investors to re-evaluate their portfolios. While the Shiba Inu price prediction remains clouded by bearish sentiment, the smart money is moving [...] The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2027: Crypto Scammers Shut Down as DeepSnitch AI Offers the Ultimate Alpha Ahead of XLM’s Average Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Seven Vietnamese nationals arrested for operating fake Nasdaq crypto platform from Cambodia’s Bavet city. Scammers used Telegram and Zalo groups with fake accounts to simulate trading and lure investors. Police seized $532,800 in cash, devices with fraud scripts, gold rings, and six land title deeds. Two victims lost over $42,000 each as funds were [...] The post Vietnam Police Arrest Seven in $532K Cross-Border Crypto Scam Posing as Nasdaq appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko has pushed back against Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin’s calls for a "walkaway test." Meanwhile, the Solana network has hit a different milestone. Real-world aThe post Yakovenko’s ‘adapt or die’ warning lands as Solana RWAs hit $1B appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm over a recent U.S. policy allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) and other retirement accounts.

Steak ‘n Shake adds $10,000,000 in BTC to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while reporting higher same‑store sales. Steak n Shake announced on 16 January 2026 that it has increased its bitcoin exposure by $10,000,000 in notional value, continuing a program begun eight months earlier when the company started accepting bitcoin payments and directing all bitcoin […]

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Quant [QNT] has rallied 12.33% in the past 36 hours, and its daily trading volume has tripled since Friday, the 16th of January. The strong gains and high volume came while BTC defended the $94.5k locThe post QNT jumps 12% as volume triples — Can Quant bulls defend THIS floor? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

What lies ahead for XRP next week?

Pi Network price has gone horizontal in the past four weeks as demand has remained weak and supply has continued rising.  Pi Coin (PI) value has been stuck at $0.2050, a key level that coincides with the lowest point in…

President Donald Trump said the United States had subsidized Denmark and other EU countries for years without receiving any remuneration. He stressed that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland had jeopardized hemispheric security by sending troops to the island and that the U.S. might impose import tariffs until Greenland’s acquisition. […]

In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform.

According to analysts, the tariff war between the US and the EU is on step 4 out of 10 now.

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The Sandbox [SAND] performed strongly this week. The token’s price moved steadily higher before surging sharply over the past 24 hours. On the 17th of January, SAND was up nearly 15% on the day, The post SAND jumps 15% - THESE 3 signals show REAL participation is back! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Anchorage Digital, a New York–based crypto bank, is moving to raise fresh capital as it prepares to enter public markets. According to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter say the firm is looking to secure between $200 million and $400 million in new funding. Related Reading: Belarus Opens Door To Crypto Banks With New Presidential […]

Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Blockchain Leaders In the fast-paced world of blockchain, standing still means falling behind. Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko recently dropped a bombshell statement, urging the industry to embrace constant change. His message is clear: . […] The post Solana CEO’s Fierce Warning: Adapt or Die in the Relentless Blockchain Arena appeared first on Blockmanity.

Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter has introduced JupUSD, a new stablecoin designed to bring native treasury yield directly back to the ecosystem. The launch marks a notable shift in how stablecoins function in DeFi, positioning JupUSD not just as a dollar-pegged asset, but as a yield-generating primitive built for composability and transparency. Unlike traditional stablecoins that retain yield at the issuer level, JupUSD actively redistributes returns to users and protocols. Jupiter says the goal is clear: build one of the most secure, transparent, and inclusive stablecoins in the market while aligning incentives across the Solana ecosystem. A Stablecoin Designed To The post Jupiter Introduces JupUSD As A Yield-Bearing Stablecoin On Solana appeared first on The Merkle News.

As the second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum [ETH] often serves as a barometer for altcoin market conditions. Recent signals suggest diverging outcomes, reflecting uncertainty across both crypto anThe post Wall Street rallies, Ethereum slips - But ETH/BTC tells another story appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The crypto market entered 2026 with total value staying above $3 trillion, while daily trading activity hovered near $150 billion as price swings returned. The latest Monero (XMR) price update shows fresh strength, and the current Solana (SOL) price prediction points toward steady gains. Still, with both assets already established and widely owned, many investors question how much space remains for massive profit growth. This question is pushing attention toward Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). Analysts describe a model where demand refreshes every day, placing constant pressure on prices through growing participation. Researchers explain that what looked cheap yesterday now feels The post Monero and Solana Fade Out of View as Experts Say Zero Knowledge Proof Could Be the Next 5000x Runner appeared first on The Merkle News.

A Historic Moment for Crypto In a big step forward, the US that could . Lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed the FIT21 bill, short for Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This vote happened with […] The post US Government Ushers in Crypto Era with Groundbreaking Law: ‘A Long Time Coming’ appeared first on Blockmanity.

The surge in privacy coins in late 2025, which continued in 2026 with Monero hitting new highs, is seen as signalling renewed investor demand for on-chain anonymity. Analysts and industry leaders argue that privacy is evolving from untraceable transfers to selective disclosure and becoming core infrastructure for Web3. Privacy as the Modern ‘Bank Account’ The […]

In less than a year, the tokenized stock market has risen from zero to nearly $1 billion and could explode if regulatory clarity is established for the sector.  Despite the recent legislative hiccThe post Coinbase CEO calls tokenized stocks 'inevitable' amid CLARITY Act uncertainty appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year.

TLDR: Trump will impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June 2026. The tariffs target Denmark and allies until a deal is reached for the complete purchase of Greenland territory. Trump cites national security and advanced defense systems as critical reasons for acquiring Greenland now. The U.S. has [...] The post Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on Eight European Nations in Greenland Acquisition Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Yen’s managed devaluation artificially strengthens the dollar, creating headwinds for Bitcoin price action. Gold has surged 61.4% while Bitcoin stagnates as institutions prioritize safety amid currency uncertainty. Institutional capital requires weaker dollar conditions before rotating from gold into cryptocurrency assets. Resolution of Japan’s currency crisis represents the macro clarity needed to unlock institutional Bitcoin [...] The post Why Institutional Capital Chooses Gold Over Bitcoin Amid Yen Currency Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is maintaining an intense focus on the local cryptocurrency industry, as indicated by recent developments. While introducing minimum capital requirements for previously unregulated virtual asset service providers (VASPs), the securities regulator has also formed an alliance with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) against cryptocurrency fraud, among other illegal […]

The memecoin sector is clearly showing its "speculative" nature once again.  After starting 2026 strong with roughly $10 billion in market cap gains, it has already given back about 85% of those gThe post Dogecoin's $500M whale outflows - A coincidence or smart money exit? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Yakovenko declares Solana must never stop iterating to remain relevant and useful to developers and users. Protocol changes should solve real problems rather than please everyone, requiring careful selection of priorities. Future Solana versions may come from new contributors beyond Anza, Labs, or Foundation Development teams. SIMD governance votes could eventually fund GPU resources [...] The post Solana Must Keep Evolving or Die, Says Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Surge Alert: as Altcoins Crush Bitcoin in Epic Rally In the fast-moving world of crypto, XRP is stealing the show. This week, XRP jumped 33% in price, hitting $3.26. It now sits just 4.8% away from its all-time high. […] The post XRP Surge Alert: 33% Weekly Climb to $3.26 as Altcoins Crush Bitcoin in Epic Rally appeared first on Blockmanity.

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A pro-America digital bank is racing toward Nasdaq with an ambitious plan to fuse traditional banking and crypto, promising faster blockchain access, new lending options, and a stablecoin-powered payments future through a high-profile SPAC merger. The Banking Disruption Wall Street Feared: Old Glory Targets Daily Crypto Use, Challenging Legacy Giants A new banking and crypto-focused […]

TLDR: Justice Department launches criminal probe into Powell over congressional testimony on renovations. Bessent calls Federal Reserve overhaul essential, citing lack of accountability despite market influence. Trump completes final interviews for Powell replacement, announcement expected before or after Davos trip. Kevin Hassett removed from Fed chair race as Trump prefers him to stay as Economic [...] The post Scott Bessent Links Powell Probe to Construction Incompetence, Calls for Fed Overhaul appeared first on Blockonomi.

At the time of writing, Axie Infinity had outpaced its fellow gaming tokens with gains of 39% over the last 24 hours. In fact, the altcoin has seen over 50% gains this week alone, having appreciated bThe post Axie Infinity - Here's what traders should bet on after AXS's 39% hike appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Justin Bons, the founder and CIO of CyberCapital, has laid out a blunt and unsettling view of where Bitcoin could be headed over the next decade. In a detailed note shared on X, Bons noted that Bitcoin is moving toward total collapse within the next seven to 11 years, which is going to be caused […]

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XRP’s long-term investment case gains fresh momentum as Ripple and UC Berkeley advance institutional-grade development on the XRP Ledger, moving real-world use cases from academic research toward live deployment and expanding enterprise adoption signals. XRP’s Long-Term Thesis Gets Supercharged by Ripple and UC Berkeley’s Accelerator Breakthrough Ripple shared an insight on Jan. 16, outlining expanded […]

The narrative around Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) is shifting again. Back in Q4 2025, the MSTR/MSCI index controversy sent the market into FUD mode, with everyone second-guessing institutional flowThe post From $3.5K to $12K? Here's why BMNR’s Ethereum forecast makes sense appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Silver markets face a potential shock as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a rapid surge toward $107, arguing that tightening physical supply and industrial demand leave prices dangerously misaligned. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $107 Silver on Monday, Warns the Market Is Underpricing Scarcity Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, shared a […]

Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said Solana fees could fund AI-assisted development to write and improve Solana’s codebase in the future.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is paying vast attention to its rapidly developing cryptocurrency industry marked by a string of new regulations. In the latest development, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shared a revised minimum capital for all regulated market entities, including operators in the digital asset market. Related Reading: Senators Signal […]

The AI sector witnessed increased interest from investors over the past month. CoinMarketCap data showed a 17.39% increase in AI tokens' market cap overall in 30 days. The AI market cap was at $20.The post FET vs. RENDER: Which AI token will lead in 2026? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Is Your Path to Lifelong Wealth? Imagine turning a small investment into a fortune that lasts a lifetime. Sounds like a dream, right? But in the fast-moving world of crypto, it’s not impossible. could be one of the smartest moves […] The post Is Buying an AI Crypto Today Your Path to Lifelong Wealth? appeared first on Blockmanity.

Sustained bitcoin ETF buying could quietly drain available supply before triggering an explosive price surge, mirroring gold’s delayed rally after years of institutional accumulation reshaped market dynamics. Bitcoin’s Parabolic Setup Is Forming as ETFs Consume Supply, Says Bitwise Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared on social media platform X this week a detailed argument […]

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As the crypto market recovers, Immutable [IMX] has drawn fresh attention from traders. At the time of writing, IMX was up 9.50%, trading at $0.293. This price gain is fueling expectations of furtheThe post Why Immutable traders are betting long as IMX tests $0.30 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Ethereum derivatives power index climbed to +0.088 on January 16, matching October levels when ETH traded above $4,600 Binance recorded -$440M in net taker volume over two days, signaling potential institutional distribution patterns The October parallel proved bearish as ETH dropped nearly 40% following similar derivative momentum readings Rising momentum combined with negative net [...] The post Ethereum Derivatives Momentum Surges While Binance Records Heavy Selling Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Platinum’s tightening supply and resilient demand are amplifying long-term market volatility, reinforcing structural deficits that continue to pressure prices and drive growing risk-management activity. A Prolonged Supply Squeeze: Why Platinum Supply Constraints are Fueling Long-Term Market Volatility A tightening imbalance in the platinum market is drawing renewed attention as supply constraints persist and demand remains […]

TLDR: XRP funding rate stands at -0.00323 with both 30-day and 50-day moving averages trending sharply downward currently. Negative funding spikes historically mark local bottoms and precede relief rallies rather than sustained selling pressure. Over 800 million XRP tokens now locked in ETF vaults, approaching the 1 billion milestone mark in coming period. Short-heavy positioning [...] The post XRP Funding Rates Turn Negative as ETF Vaults Hold Over 800 Million Tokens appeared first on Blockonomi.

The price of Bitcoin took the crypto community by surprise when it broke the resistance level around $94,000 over the past week. This has sparked questions on whether this was just a mere bear market rally or the bull run is back on track. Here’s what CryptoQuant, which called the bear market earlier, has to […]

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Zcash [ZEC]  has experienced a period of structural weakness over the past week following leadership challenges. Over this time, Zcash has dropped from a local high of $528 to a low of $400, reflectiThe post $31M ZEC whale inflows: Is Zcash ready to break $439? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Nine startups completed the inaugural UDAX pilot, reporting 67% average product maturity increase over six weeks.  WaveTip migrated to XRPL Mainnet during the program while X-Card onboarded $1.5 million in inventory partnerships.  CRX Digital Assets grew tokenized volume from $39 million to $58 million using Ripple’s global payments network.  Participating teams achieved 92% average [...] The post Ripple and UC Berkeley Launch UDAX Accelerator to Scale XRP Ledger Startups appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s recent price rebound aligns with historical bear market rally behavior, according to a new insights report published by Cryptoquant and its analysts at cryptoquant.com. Cryptoquant Says Bitcoin Demand Has Not Recovered Materially This week, Cryptoquant researchers note that bitcoin has climbed roughly 21% since Nov. 21, following a 19% decline that confirmed a bear […]

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CryptoRank data showed Base capturing nearly 70% of Ethereum L2 fee revenue in a single day, far ahead of Arbitrum.

TLDR: BlackRock’s 300 BTC batch transfers are standard custody operations moving assets to cold storage. IBIT recorded $648 million in net inflows on January 16, explaining the large on-chain movements. Bitcoin trades at $95,360 with institutional demand creating support despite negative funding rates. Exchange outflows reflect buy-and-hold transfers rather than selling pressure from BlackRock’s ETF.  [...] The post BlackRock Bitcoin Transfers from Coinbase Reflect Custody Operations, Not Selling Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the industry is working on several ideas to help community banks in the CLARITY market structure bill.

Large Ripple [XRP] holders have accelerated accumulation over the past week, adding well over 50 million tokens during a period of sideways price action. This activity suggests deliberate positioningThe post XRP holds $2 as whales pile in - Is volatility about to hit? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

One Explosive Crypto Set to Surge by 2030, Backed by Cathie Wood’s Vision Cryptocurrencies had a tough time in 2025, but bright days may lie ahead for smart investors. Among all digital assets, one stands out as a potential powerhouse: […] The post One Explosive Crypto Set to Surge 1,159% by 2030, Backed by Cathie Wood’s Vision appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance issued a final cease and desist order against Crypto Dispensers. Virtual Assets LLC violated state law by operating without a required money transmission license. The company had thirty days to prove compliance but failed to submit satisfactory documentation. Trading volume on Crypto Dispensers remains minimal with no presence [...] The post Georgia Shuts Down Crypto Dispensers for Operating Without Required State License appeared first on Blockonomi.

Monero tumbled on Jan. 17 after an onchain investigator ZachXBT linked its recent rally to a $280 million crypto heist. $280M Crypto Heist Reportedly Tied to Monero Surge The privacy-centric digital asset monero ( XMR) faced a sharp correction on Jan. 17, tumbling by over 5% in 24 hours and effectively stalling its bull rally. […]

TLDR: Anchorage Digital pursues $200-400M capital raise ahead of planned initial public offering next year. Federal charter enables Anchorage to issue stablecoins under GENIUS Act signed into law in July 2024. Partnership with Tether announced in September to launch USAT token for the American digital market. Company plans to double stablecoin team size within next [...] The post Anchorage Digital Seeks $200-400 Million Funding Ahead of Potential IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin literacy and community growth are accelerating in West Virginia, and it’s starting to reshape how communities across the state engage with digital finance. What was once viewed as a niche interest among tech enthusiasts is now gaining traction across broader segments of the state’s population. As residents become more curious about digital assets, conversations […]

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Monero [XMR] fell by 13.5% in the last 24 hours, with its daily trading volume shrinking by 25%. The privacy token is the sector's leader with a market cap of $11.41 billion. It registered its all-The post Monero price prediction - Assessing volatility risks after XMR's latest ATH appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.

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Bitcoin Magazine Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury Steak ’n Shake says they added $10 million worth of bitcoin to their corporate treasury. This post Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within weeks, accusing the banking giant of improperly cutting off his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol events. Trump Signals Legal Showdown With JPMorgan Over ‘Debanking’ Trump made the announcement on Jan. 17, 2026, stating that the bank “incorrectly and inappropriately debanked” him following […]

This surge coincides with Cardano approaching a key milestone in the derivative markets.

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Ethereum will be doubling down on blockchain and DeFi ethos this year.  In a statement, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the chain will regain "lost ground" across key areas, from pThe post Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Blockchain technology is changing finance, supply chains, and more. As crypto markets heat up, investors look for ways to get in without buying coins directly. That’s where blockchain stocks come in. These are shares in public companies tied to blockchain—like […] The post 7 High-Volume Blockchain Stocks to Watch Closely in January 2025 appeared first on Blockmanity.

The global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio, citing the potential threat of quantum computing as his reasoning. Why Market Strategist Cut 10% BTC Exposure Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has dropped a 10% allocation to Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, […]

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Based on the latest figures, the stablecoin economy has edged beyond its mid-December all-time high (ATH), clearing the previous record by $364 million and gliding well above the $310 billion threshold. Stablecoins Enter the New Year With a New All-Time High After a few weeks of mild pullbacks following the fiat-pegged crypto token economy’s peak […]