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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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After enduring weeks of capitulation, sustained price declines, and overall market weakness last year, XRP is showing signs of a recovery. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above the $2.2 level after beginning the new year at a low of above $1.90. According to a crypto expert, XRP’s long-term outlook remains significantly bullish. He compares XRP’s projected […]

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.

TLDR: Analysts predict an imminent retest of the yearly open at $87,500. A “death cross” forming on the weekly chart clouds the short-term outlook. Technical signals suggest no new all-time highs until 2027. An intense battle for trend control is currently unfolding in the cryptocurrency market. Bullish attempts to hold key support levels have been […]

TL;DR Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm argues that privacy will become the main factor separating blockchain networks by 2026. The firm links limited privacy features to stalled adoption across finance, healthcare, and enterprise use cases. Industry figures connected to a16z Crypto say decentralized privacy infrastructure, rather than faster settlement or lower fees, now drives user retention, […]

Key Takeaways: Tether and Rumble have officially launched Rumble Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet embedded directly into the Rumble platform. Creators can now receive instant payments in USDT, Bitcoin, and XAUT without banks, payment processors, or intermediaries. The wallet is powered by Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), marking its first real-world production deployment. Tether […]

Can the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) keep trading above $90,000 until the end of the week?

Bitcoin Magazine Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms Dow Jones said Wednesday it has entered an exclusive partnership with Polymarket to distribute real-time prediction market data across its consumer news platforms, marking a big and mainstream expansion of alternative market signals into some of the most widely read financial publications […]

US Democrats could block the crypto market structure bill in the Senate until after the midterm elections in November, when the party has a strong chance of regaining control of the House, according to investment bank TD Cowen. The bank said the bill may not pass into law until 2027 and its full implementation could […]

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Stablecoins are emerging as critical infrastructure across both decentralized and traditional financial applications worldwide.

YZi Labs, a major investor in blockchain-focused company CEA Industries Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker BNC, has launched a public campaign against its board, alleging efforts to silence shareholders. The clash puts corporate governance and CEA’s crypto treasury direction under scrutiny, as YZi claims the board has strayed from the BNB-focused […]