Day: January 2, 2026

Key Bitcoin Price Levels To Watch Out For In 2026

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Key points: Bitcoin is bearish in the short term and could plunge to $50,000 if the $74,508 level is breached. The short-term trend is likely to turn bullish above $100,000, opening the doors for a rally to $126,199. Bitcoin (BTC) began 2025 near $93,000, before plunging to $74,500 in April and then rallying to $126,199 in October. BTC has given up a large part of its gains and is on track to end the year with minor losses. Analysts are divided on BTC’s future prospects. Some believe that BTC has…

SEC crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw set to depart the agency this week

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Key Takeaways Caroline Crenshaw, the lone Democratic commissioner at the SEC, will leave her position when her term expires on January 3. Her departure will tilt the SEC’s composition to a 3-0 Republican majority, a rare occurrence in the history of the commission. Share this article SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her skepticism of crypto and advocacy for investor protection, will depart the agency this week after serving more than five years on the commission. Crenshaw’s bid for a second term failed after the Senate Banking Committee scrapped a…

Leaders in Real Estate Transactions with Cryptocurrency in Europe

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[PRESS RELEASE – Marbella, Spain, January 2nd, 2026] The partnership establishes a fully regulated legal and financial framework that enables international investors to acquire properties across Europe (primarily in Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, and Montenegro) using cryptocurrency, safely, transparently, and in full compliance with European law. Vicox Legal, a pioneering European law firm specialising in legal advisory for real estate transactions involving crypto assets, has partnered with Banxa, a globally regulated stablecoin and crypto payments infrastructure provider. Together, they deliver a seamless and compliant solution that enables investors to purchase…

Hundreds of EVM Wallets Drained of Small Amounts: ZachXBT

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An attacker has drained “hundreds” of crypto wallets on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains, siphoning small sums from each victim in what onchain investigator ZachXBT described as a broad but low-value exploit. The losses appear limited on a per-wallet basis, with each victim losing less than $2,000, according to ZachXBT. The activity has affected wallets on several EVM-compatible networks, indicating a widespread incident rather than isolated to a single blockchain. Source: ZachXBT A fraudulent email disguised as legitimate communication from Web3 wallet MetaMask could have been the vehicle for the…

SEC Commissioner to Depart, Leaving only Republican Members

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Caroline Crenshaw, the sole Democratic member leading the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will be departing the agency this week after serving more than five years. Crenshaw is expected to depart the SEC by Saturday, marking 18 months after her term ended in June 2024. Commissioners are permitted to continue work at the agency, provided the Senate has not confirmed a replacement. The Democratic commissioner, who was sworn into office in August 2020, has often been critical of the agency’s approach to digital assets. She spoke out against the…

‘Bring More Lambs:’ Researcher Slams Brian Armstrong Over Coinbase Security Failures

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Monahan said Coinbase was warned for months before major exploits, yet leadership still prioritizes onboarding users over fixing vulnerabilities. Crypto security researcher Taylor Monahan has publicly slammed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and accused the exchange’s leadership of prioritizing growth over user safety. Security failures tied to Coinbase Commerce resurfaced as Armstrong unveiled the company’s 2026 roadmap. Old Wounds, New Roadmap Responding to Armstrong’s tweet about Coinbase’s top priorities for 2026, which focused on expanding a global “everything exchange,” scaling stablecoins and payments, and bringing the world on-chain through Base,…

Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass crypto market legislation

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Key Takeaways Senator Lummis is urging Congress to pass legislation for the crypto market to establish clear jurisdiction. Vague rules are currently pushing digital asset companies out of the US, according to Lummis’ statement. Share this article Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming lawmaker and prominent crypto advocate, called on Congress today to pass market structure legislation for digital assets. “For far too long, unclear rules have pushed digital asset companies offshore,” Lummis said via her official X account. “Our market structure legislation changes that by establishing clear jurisdiction, strong protections,…

BitVentures Pivots into Crypto Mining After Nasdaq Rebrand

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BitVentures Limited has entered the cryptocurrency mining sector, launching a new digital assets business less than two weeks after rebranding to reflect its new focus on blockchain-related ventures. The Hong Kong–based technology company said it has acquired fleets of mining hardware from Bitmain, including three types of Antminer machines, to mine Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), according to a Friday report from Investing.com. The company said the acquisition includes 0.5 megawatts of power capacity across data centers in the United States, with deployment of the mining equipment expected…

Is This the Beginning of a Major Bull Run?

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“If SHIB can do $41bn last cycle, then I don’t see how PEPE cannot beat that record,” one popular X user stated. The meme coin sector has taken center stage today (January 2), with many tokens experiencing solid gains over the past 24 hours. Pepe (PEPE) is an evident example, as its price soared by roughly 35% within that period. Its rally caught the eye of some popular analysts who believe this could mark the start of an uptrend to unseen levels. What’s Next? PEPE is the top-performing cryptocurrency…

Nasdaq-listed BitVentures to start Bitcoin and altcoin mining with new digital asset division

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Key Takeaways BitVentures has officially launched its Digital Assets segment and entered the crypto mining industry. In building its new segment, the company has acquired multiple fleets of Bitmain mining machines. Share this article BitVentures, a Nasdaq-listed tech company, today announced the official launch of its Digital Assets segment, a unit focused on crypto mining and digital asset operations, including staking, node services, and ecosystem partnerships. As part of the expansion, the company has entered into purchase and hosting agreements to acquire multiple fleets of Bitmain mining machines with approximately…