TRM’s report shows crypto is now embedded in state economic and security planning, not treated as a fringe asset. A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has revealed that governments around the world are no longer standing on the sidelines of crypto markets, with states from North Korea to Singapore actively putting blockchain networks to work as part of their national financial strategies. However, there’s a divide between how authoritarian and democratic governments use digital assets, and this, per the report, is turning crypto into a quiet…
Day: January 4, 2026
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Flips From ‘Fear’ to ‘Neutral
The CoinMarketCap “Crypto Fear and Greed Index,” a metric tracking crypto investor sentiment, flipped to “neutral” on Sunday, for the first time since October, signaling that investor sentiment is improving. The Index is at 40, signaling that investors are no longer fearful, but they are not bullish on the crypto market either. The Index recorded its lowest sentiment reading of 2025 in November, when it hit a 10, indicating “extreme fear,” according to CoinMarketCap. Crypto investor sentiment plunged in October, sparked by a historic market crash that derailed the crypto…
Altcoin Market Cap Holds ‘Critical’ Support, Poised for Upside: Analyst
The altcoin market, which is valued at over $879 billion at the time of this writing, is poised for its next major leg up toward its previous all-time high of nearly $1.2 trillion, according to crypto trader and market analyst Michaël van de Poppe. The Total3 market cap, which tracks the total market capitalization of the entire crypto token ecosystem, excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), has maintained critical support around the $784 billion level, Van De Poppe said. The price of Total3 is also inching back toward the 365-day…
BitMine Seeks Major Share Authorization Hike for Ethereum-Led Growth
The proposal is framed as a structural move to preserve flexibility, not an immediate plan to issue new shares. BitMine Immersion Technologies is asking shareholders to approve a massive increase in its authorized shares. The company’s leadership, led by Chairman Tom Lee, has explained that this strategic move is designed to enable future stock splits, a necessity they believe will arise as the firm’s share price climbs in tandem with its primary treasury asset: Ethereum (ETH). Shareholder Vote Focuses on Future Flexibility In a series of posts on January…
Metaplanet Has an Edge Over US-Based DATs Due to JPY Weakness: Analyst
Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, may have a financial edge over other digital asset treasury companies due to structural weakness in the Japanese yen (JPY), according to BTC analyst and crypto treasury company investor Adam Livingston. Japan’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio is about 250%, Livingston said. This high debt level continues to weaken the yen, which must be printed to shore up deficits every year, contributing to an even higher debt level and an erosion of the yen’s value. Measured in US dollar terms, BTC has appreciated by about 1,159% since…
PwC ramps up digital assets work under revised US regulatory environment
Key Takeaways PwC has shifted its strategy to more actively engage in the crypto space. The move comes as the Trump administration has embraced crypto through executive orders and policy initiatives aimed at supporting the industry. Share this article PwC is expanding its digital assets practice in response to regulatory developments under the Trump administration, which have brought greater clarity to the fast-growing sector. PwC’s US leader, Paul Griggs, told the FT that measures such as the Genius ACT and new SEC rulemaking have given companies confidence to adopt digital…
After a Historic Red Streak, ChatGPT Drops Wild ETH Price Predictions for 2026
Will ETH dump to $1,500 or rocket to $10,000 this year? Ethereum had a rocky 2025. It entered the year at around $3,300 following a strong Q4 2024, but quickly lost all of its momentum and dumped hard after the first wave of Trump-induced tariff threats. By early April, it had lost roughly 60% of its value, plunging to $1,400. However, this turned out to be a proper buy-the-dip opportunity as ETH turned the tables in the following months and recorded a new all-time high of just under $5,000…
Bitcoin Has Liquidation Price Targets in Sight Ahead of a Big Weekly Close
Bitcoin (BTC) near year-to-date highs into Sunday’s weekly close as traders braced for liquidity grabs. Key points: Bitcoin enters classic fakeout territory as the weekly close coincides with the aftermath of the US-Venezuela news. BTC price action gains as much as 2% over the weekend, with $92,000 next on the bulls’ list. Crunch time for gold as Bitcoin attempts to stage a comeback. Bitcoin liquidations in view as weekly close arrives Data from TradingView tracked BTC price volatility as BTC/USD hovered above $91,000. BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The pair…
Is Meme Coin Frenzy Back in Full Force?
Some of the biggest gainers over the past several days have been meme coins. The broader cryptocurrency market has signaled its first revival signs of the year after the painful Q4, 2025, in which many assets posted double-digit declines, pushing analysts to question the overall industry state. Interestingly, the biggest gainers since Friday come from the meme coin niche, which could signal a significant change in investor behavior. Data from CoinGecko shows that BONK has emerged as the top performer in the past 24 hours. The asset has returned…
What Are BTC’s Next Targets After Reclaiming $90K?
Bitcoin has recently pushed higher after an extended corrective phase, but the broader structure still reflects hesitation rather than a clear trend transition. While the price has shown signs of recovery, momentum remains muted, keeping the market in a fragile equilibrium. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC has registered a bullish breakout above the descending channel that previously defined the corrective structure. This breakout is technically constructive, as it signals a shift away from persistent lower highs and sustained sell-side control. However, the quality of…