Bitcoin Magazine Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026 As we stroll past January 3rd, the day Bitcoin was effectively born, an old tradition in the Bitcoin industry passed us by, the “not your keys, not your coins” day, which was celebrated widely for a few years in a row back in 2014. While the […]

Recent market behavior is offering traders clearer reference points as they evaluate the broader crypto landscape. The XRP price today continues to show liquidity concentration near the $2.30 level, although price action has yet to establish a clear breakout direction. Meanwhile, Zcash remains uneven across its charts following a sharp move earlier this month tied […]

XRP stands apart with rare U.S. regulatory clarity after decisive court rulings, giving Ripple’s token a defined legal status while much of crypto remains in limbo and awaits broader legislation to unlock growth. XRP’s Court-Backed Status Sets It Apart in US Crypto Regulation XRP already has clear regulatory standing in the United States following court […]

Prediction market platform Polymarket has introduced a dynamic taker-fee model for its 15-minute crypto markets. This change aims to neutralise latency-based arbitrage strategies that had emerged under the platform’s previous zero-fee structure. The update applies only to takers executing against existing liquidity on these short-term markets. Most other Polymarket markets remain fee-free, including deposits, withdrawals, […]

Cambodia says it has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast cryptocurrency scam in which trafficked workers …

In the lead-up to the potential passage of the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase, shed light on the ongoing discussions surrounding key provisions of the already enacted GENIUS Act.  GENIUS Act Under Fire Shirzad noted that the stablecoin rewards provisions of the GENIUS Act […]

The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylon’s trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure.

Ripple closed a $500 million funding round in November at a $40 billion valuation, with the company emphasising its strong growth trajectory and strategic acquisitions over the past year. The company remains committed to staying private, with President Monica Long stating Ripple is in a healthy financial position to fund its own growth without going […]

Analyst Keith Alan predicts Bitcoin will likely drop to retest its $87,500 yearly open as bulls struggle to maintain current support at $92,000. Market data suggests large traders are positioning for a deeper correction, potentially triggered by a “death cross” on the weekly chart later this month. A durable recovery above $101,500 is considered unlikely […]

By 2026, cloud mining has undergone notable changes in infrastructure, contract models, and energy usage. Recent developments include renewable energy-powered data centers, shorter contract durations, and faster withdrawal systems. These changes reduce reliance on personal mining hardware, which was previously a barrier for many beginners. As Bitcoin mining difficulty increases and electricity costs rise in […]

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has officially extended his long-standing $250,000 Bitcoin price target to 2026.

January 7, 2026 – Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cryptic Activist launches decentralized peer-to-peer crypto exchange focused on user control and privacy. Cryptic Activist today announced the launch of its decentralized P2P (peer-to-peer) cryptocurrency exchange, designed to enable direct trading between users without centralized custodians or intermediaries. The platform aims to provide an alternative trading model […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters Bitcoin hovered just below the $91,000 level today, paring recent gains after an explosive start to the new year that briefly pushed prices toward fresh seven-day highs. The bitcoin price was trading around $90,815, down roughly 1% over the past 24 hours, according to […]

Ripple’s XRP token took center stage on U.S. financial television this week after CNBC labeled it the “hottest crypto trade of the year,” overtaking both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in early 2026 attention. The call signals a clear shift in market focus, as investors hunt for larger percentage moves beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies. […]

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. […]

TL;DR XRP’s derivatives market saw forced liquidations of long and short positions from January 5-7, showing market instability. Binance was the main center for these liquidations, with short-side pressure on the 5th and long-side pressure on the 6th. Despite the sell-off, 69% of traders held long positions, indicating repeated but unsuccessful attempts to bet on […]

The opening of 2026 highlights clear differences in how major crypto projects are navigating current market conditions. The Cardano price is testing an important support area following recent declines, leading analysts to assess whether ADA can establish a sustainable recovery structure. At the same time, the Solana price continues to encounter technical resistance, even as […]

Police reportedly detained Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of Prince Group, before deporting him to China for investigation by Chinese authorities. According to Bloomberg, Zhi left Cambodia under escort to face questioning over alleged financial crimes and scam operations.​ Sanctions, Bitcoin Seizure and Fraud Allegations In October, the US Department of Justice unsealed an […]

The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to take a major step toward taxing overseas cryptocurrency holdings — a move that could reshape how …

As global geopolitical tensions intensify from trade fragmentation and sanctions to regional conflicts and currency weaponization, Bitcoin is increasingly emerging as a hedge outside the reach of politics. In an environment where traditional financial systems are shaped by state power and cross-border capital controls, BTC’s decentralized design is drawing renewed attention as a form of […]

The new GateAI feature offers automated market summaries and decision-support tools without enabling automated trading.

Nearly half of Americans say basic necessities such as groceries, housing, utilities, health care and transportation have become difficult to afford. A new POLITICO Poll conducted by Public First finds that affordability pressures are affecting both daily expenses and long-term financial decisions. More than a quarter of respondents, 27%, said they skipped a medical checkup within […]

January 7, 2026 – Miami, Florida Everstake – one of the largest global non-custodial staking providers for institutional and retail clients – has partnered with Cometh – a DeFi-native infrastructure provider and MiCA-licensed custodian – to give institutional and corporate clients across the European Union a simple, compliant way to turn fiat deposits into crypto […]

Key Takeaways: Ripple confirms it has no plans for an IPO, citing a strong balance sheet and ample private capital. A November 2025 share sale valued Ripple at $40 billion, attracting heavyweight investors like Citadel Securities and Fortress. The company has spent nearly $4 billion on acquisitions, expanding aggressively across payments, custody, prime brokerage, and […]

Ethereum, Solana and XRP posted substantial weekly gains of 10–22%, while Bitcoin’s 5% rise was tempered by recent 24-hour losses. Glassnode data indicates the late-November dip to US$80k likely represented a significant market bottom, evidenced by short-term holders moving back into profit. Crypto ETF flows have reversed from selling to buying, with Ethereum and Solana […]

Peter Schiff is calling a dip worth buying, but it is not what you think. While Bitcoin slides, he quietly skips it — and points to something else he says is now deeply mispriced.

Bitcoin Magazine Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto Rumble on Wednesday announced the launch of a new digital wallet built in partnership with stablecoin giant Tether, allowing users and creators to send, receive and store cryptocurrency directly on the video-sharing platform without relying on banks or third-party […]

XRP’s role in global finance is broadening fast, with new details underscoring its growing footprint across settlement infrastructure, regulation, institutional balance sheets, ETFs, and real-world assets as adoption accelerates. XRP Enters the ETF Era While Institutions Secure Billion-Dollar Positions Behind the Scenes Ripple reposted details shared by blockchain developer platform RippleX on Jan. 6, 2026, […]

Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,200 at the time of reporting, down slightly over the past 24 hours, while showing a 8% gain in the last week. Meanwhile, trading volume sits above $28 billion. With the recent move above the 21-day moving average, some traders are watching for the beginning of a new trend. Ethereum […]

Dow Jones has signed an exclusive agreement to use real-time prediction market data from Polymarket across The Wall Street Journal and its other consumer platforms, bringing market-implied probabilities into the daily news experience for millions of readers. Dow Jones and Polymarket entered an exclusive partnership that will make Polymarket’s live prediction market prices available on […]

… cryptocurrency exchange is that the trading session closes. Meaning, if there is a drastic market move during a weekend or overnight hours, it can …

The Digital Chamber will facilitate engagement with representatives from several digital asset companies in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, ahead of a markup on a major crypto bill.