Illicit crypto asset inflows hit a record $158 billion last year, according to a new report. The inflows represent a 145% jump from $64.5 billion in 2024, ending a multi-year decline and reaching the highest level in five years, says TRM Labs. The illicit transactions were driven by sanctioned entities, fraud and hacks, with ransomware […]

OKX is under the spotlight after X user @captain0bunny said in a Jan. 11 post that the exchange froze 40,000 U on accounts tied to their activity and framed the funds as urgent medical money, appealing for the restrictions to be lifted. https://t.co/aSW6zFwWGk — 小兔叽叽 (@captain0bunny) January 11, 2026 In response, the OKX-related X account […]

TL;DR Powell faces a criminal investigation by the Justice Department. The conflict with Trump centers on Fed interest rate policy. Bipartisan Senate opposition may stall the next Fed Chair confirmation. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed he faces a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Powell issued a statement on Sunday night responding […]

Local and geopolitical tension continued to rise over the weekend, with US President Trump making threatening comments against a few nations, including Iran and Cuba. Oh, he also posted a picture of himself as the President of Venezuela, but we will not focus on that here. Instead, this article will be dedicated mostly to the […]

Financial analyst and portfolio manager Karel Mercx has officially declared the “digital gold” debate over, arguing that the economic reality proves investors are choosing physical metals over the “digital experiment.”.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Climbs Near $92,000 as the Federal Reserve and DOJ Showdown The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and the bitcoin price is reacting. The investigation is intensifying a months‑long feud between the White House and the U.S. central bank According to Powell, […]

Bitcoin hovers with a dramatic flair on Jan. 12, 2026, pulling a sideways stunt between $90,090 and $92,392—just enough to keep traders guessing and algorithms twitching. But the real intrigue is in the charts, where momentum flares, fades, and signals that bitcoin just might be plotting its next move in secret. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin’s […]

Monero surpassed US$500 for the first time since 2021, marking a 20% weekly increase and nearing its previous all-time high of US$517.50. Investor interest is fueled by increased regulatory scrutiny and positive outlooks from firms like Grayscale and Coinbase, who view privacy coins as a major emerging market theme. Capital is shifting from Zcash to […]

Coinbase appears to be launching its services under its Cyprus-regulated entity, as its website has recently gone live and shows “perpetual-style and traditional expiry futures contracts” as part of the offering. Coinbase Puts Its MiFID II Licence to Use FinanceMagnates.com reported early last year that the American crypto exchange obtained a MiFID II licence by […]

According to Odaily, the South Korean Financial Services Commission has finalized guidelines permitting listed companies and professional …

Solana’s price action is sending a clear message: the correction may not be finished yet. While buyers continue to show up at key levels, the broader structure still points to the possibility of one final downside test before a sustainable move higher can take shape.  Wave IV Still Unfinished As C-Wave Pressure Persists Crypto analyst […]

Institutional investors are once again selling Bitcoin and crypto investment projects. After an opening week of inflows, digital asset products saw $454 million in outflows for the week ending January 10th, according to CoinShares. This reversed much of the $1.5 billion gains from early January, driven by fears over delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin […]

The crypto market has seen significant movement over the past week, with major assets recovering from recent corrections. But while established coins regain momentum, some investors have shown interest in a presale project that uses a different approach to blockchain launch design. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has emerged as a standout opportunity, distinguishing itself by […]

Bitcoin failed to become investors’ choice as the debasement trade as BTC price action slumps while gold and silver hit repeat all-time highs, said analysis.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been steadily trading above $90,000 amidst escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, alongside geopolitical unrest. But the crypto asset’s triple bearish setup could drag prices to $70,000. Three Bearish Patterns Crypto analyst Doctor Profit warned that Bitcoin will decline toward the $70,000 level, even if […]

This week’s top stories: Morgan Stanley files for new ETFs; SHIB briefly erases a zero; BTC prints first post-halving red year.

Privacy-first blockchain assets are receiving increased analytical attention as analysts reassess which technologies could shape the 2026 crypto cycle. As attention shifts toward data protection, AI integration, and infrastructure-level solutions, several established networks are being evaluated alongside newer projects focused on zero-knowledge proof systems. Assets such as Chainlink, Sui, and Zcash continue to attract activity […]

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy scooped up more bitcoin after Michael Saylor teased the move Sunday by adding “₿ig Orange” to the Strategy Tracker chart. Saylor’s company snapped up another 13,627 BTC at roughly $91,519 per coin. Michael Saylor and company revealed the purchase of $1.25 billion worth of bitcoin ( BTC) early Monday. “Strategy has […]

Cybercrime is increasingly targeting people, not devices. Attackers are using so-called “scam-yourself” techniques across everyday channels such as SMS, email, and social media, walking users into taking harmful actions themselves. According to latest Gen Digital’s Threat Report, this new class of social engineering increasingly combines generative AI with platform distribution tools to scale rapidly and […]

Vietnamese brokerage stocks surged following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's directive to expedite the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has just experienced one of its biggest crashes this year, as on-chain data shows that activity on the Ripple blockchain has dropped by 99%. While this might look like a major red flag, the decline has yet to significantly impact the XRP price, suggesting that the situation may not be as […]

BitMine Immersion Technologies is the largest Ethereum treasury company by holdings, with over 4 million ETH in its corporate treasury.

The market is slowing down, but it could simply be a reflection of declining momentum due to the dull trading activity on the weekend.

Following a dull weekend, bitcoin’s price surged by two grand on Monday morning despite the latest political tension, but it was quickly halted and driven down to its starting point. Most altcoins are in an unfavorable state as well, aside from Monero (XMR), which has gone on a tear in the past week, surging to […]

Regulatory easing is reviving the crypto super cycle debate after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) signaled optimism that markets may be shifting toward extended growth instead of the familiar boom-and-bust pattern. CZ Eyes a Super Cycle as the SEC Changes Its Stance on Crypto Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared on social media platform X […]

XRP enters 2026 with contrasting signals. Institutional interest remains visible, as U.S.-listed XRP ETFs resumed inflows, adding nearly $9 million on Thursday. Total cumulative inflows now stand at approximately $1.21 billion, with net assets around $1.49 billion. Despite this activity, XRP’s price has struggled to extend its upward momentum and continues to trade near the […]

Markets continue to rotate quickly, with capital shifting between established assets and emerging projects. At present, both PEPE and Avalanche are showing signs of consolidation, as selling pressure and reduced participation limit short-term momentum across several segments of the market. At the same time, some attention is moving toward newer projects that are experimenting with […]

From gold stablecoins to privacy coins, these were the top crypto performers of 2025. It was a strange year for the cryptocurrency market in 2025. All …

After retreating from late-2025 highs, Bitcoin has spent much of recent trading days fluctuating between the mid-$80,000s and low-$90,000s, with buyers consistently stepping in on dips and sellers defending the same resistance level. Interestingly, this technical setup resembles the structure Bitcoin formed before its last major rally that eventually pushed it to its price peak […]

Tax and other regulatory agencies in India claim that cryptocurrencies and permissionless blockchain tech undermine tax collection.

Despite the market panic triggered by the mass resignation of the Electric Coin Company (ECC) team, a prominent crypto whale has placed a massive contrarian bet on a Zcash (ZEC) rebound.

Bitcoin could rip higher in the short term before slipping into a dangerous late-cycle phase, as on-chain data shows momentum rising on weakening liquidity, raising bear-market risks heading into 2026, according to Willy Woo. Willy Woo Flags Final-Stage Bitcoin Setup as Bear Risks Intensify Bitcoin could see a sharp short-term rally before entering a vulnerable […]