The official SKR token launch from Solana Mobile is set for January 21 at 2:00 a.m. UTC. The project team indicated that this milestone follows the conclusion of the first “Seeker Season,” an intensive program that successfully attracted over 100,000 participants and validated the mass usage of decentralized applications on mobile devices. With a fixed […]

Crypto news digest: Morgan Stanley files for Solana ETF; SHIB briefly erases a zero; John Bollinger urges caution on XRP.

Bitcoin Magazine BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and the organizer of major global Bitcoin conferences, has spent the past several years restructuring its internal operations around Bitcoin-native infrastructure, relying heavily on the open-source BTCPay Server to manage its payments, […]

All members of the Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash resigned on Jan. 7 following a governance dispute with the Bootstrap board, a development that coincided with a sharp sell-off in ZEC as markets reacted to uncertainty around the project’s future. What Happened Inside Zcash’s Core Development Team The Electric Coin Company (ECC), the primary […]

Nike sold its digital fashion studio RTFKT on December 16, ending its high-profile push into blockchain collectibles and digital sneakers. The sale triggered a 200% price rebound for the flagship Clone-X NFT collection, which had previously lost nearly all its value following RTFKT’s shutdown notice. While the transaction terms and buyer remain undisclosed, the move […]

Wyoming launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first state-issued stablecoin in the US, now available for public purchase on the Solana blockchain via Kraken. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the token is backed by 102% overcollateralised reserves of US dollars and Treasuries. Using LayerZero technology, FRNT supports instant cross-chain transfers to seven networks and integrates […]

Hoosiers lost more than $125 million at cryptocurrency kiosks in 2024. Technology allows scams to run rampant—“particularly, they are on steroids …

Following a remarkable performance in the first trading days of the year, CNBC anchors have named XRP the breakout trade of 2026, arguing that it has been the silent outperformer during the recent crypto market volatility. XRP Becomes The Hottest Trade Of The Year CNBC’s Brian Sullivan highlighted XRP’s strong start to the year, calling […]

BNB Chain has delivered a frankly mesemrizing transformative year in the last 12 months. The cryptocurrency has completely changed its position amongst the Layer-1 blockchains on offer for those looking to invest. It serves primarily as a blockchain ecosystem that offers users a chance to design and create Web3 dApps and build dencentralized apps (dApps), […]

Binance launched gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT, expanding onchain access to traditional safe-haven assets amid increasing metals demand.

Bitcoin’s rally that began with the new year has come to a halt as the asset has slipped below $90,000 once again, after it was rejected at $95,000 a few days ago. Most altcoins are deep in the red as well on a daily scale, with XRP plunging by over 6%, while ZEC has dumped […]

The market got overheated too soon, which creates the perfect case for bears to punish bulls who raised their hopes up too quickly.

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 […]

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 […]