Day: January 5, 2026

China’s Financial Associations Reclassify RWAs as ‘Risky‘: Report

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Several of the largest financial industry associations in China have reportedly signaled that the country’s regulators could crack down on Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. According to a notice shared by Wu Blockchain on Monday, the Asset Management Association of China, National Internet Finance Association of China, the China Banking Association, the Securities Association of China, the China Futures Association, the China Association for Public Companies, and the China Payment Clearing Association will no longer consider RWAs as “new technology” subject to regulatory clarification but rather as a “risky” business model.…

BTC Nears Strength Phase but Traders Warn of a Possible Trap

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Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to transition into a phase of “strength” after weeks of range-trading between $90,000 and $86,000. While the technical structure has improved, BTC traders debate whether the move has momentum or risks of becoming a bull trap. Key takeaways: A Bitcoin indicator flipped firmly bullish as BTC reclaimed a position above $90,000. Momentum and channel positioning favor continuation, but near-term overbought risks remain elevated. Onchain accumulation continues to absorb supply, while traders disagree on whether $100,000 marks expansion or exhaustion. BTC market signals “risk-on” tilt as BTC…

Is Ethereum (ETH) About to Outperform Bitcoin (BTC) This Cycle?

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Ethereum trades above $3,160 with a 5% weekly gain as analysts track ETH/BTC strength and key resistance that could signal outperformance. Ethereum (ETH) is trading above $3,160 and has now logged five straight days of gains. The weekly gain stands at 5%, with trading volume over $17 billion in the past 24 hours. The price briefly touched the $3,160–$3,200 zone, which several traders mark as an area of resistance. Market participants are watching this level closely for signs of a breakout or rejection. ETH/BTC Chart Shows Familiar Pattern A…

Tesla stock up 100% since Walz criticism, as he exits 2026 governor race

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Key Takeaways Tesla shares have risen more than 100% since last year’s lows despite public mockery from Tim Walz. Walz is ending his bid for a third term, citing political strain and an unusually difficult year for Minnesota. Share this article Tesla shares have climbed more than 100% since Minnesota Governor Tim Walz publicly mocked the stock’s decline last year, when Tesla was trading around $230. The shares have since rallied to roughly $454 as of January 5, 2026, marking a sharp recovery for the electric vehicle maker. The rebound…

Strive stock jumps 15% as Bitcoin treasury grows to $715M

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Key Takeaways Strive acquired approximately 102 Bitcoin, reaching a total of 7,627 BTC. Shares of Strive surged 15% in intraday trading on Monday. Share this article Strive stock rose about 15% during Monday’s session, per Yahoo Finance. The rally came alongside a rise in Bitcoin prices to $94,000, representing a 3% advance over 24 hours. The publicly traded asset management company focused on Bitcoin treasury strategies today announced the purchase of approximately 102 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 7,627 BTC, worth about $715 million. The acquisition places Strive at…

Bitcoin Faces Volume Vacuum as BTC Price Eyes $94,000

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Bitcoin (BTC) hit new 2026 highs on Monday’s Wall Street open amid concerns over thin market liquidity. Key points: Bitcoin joins stocks and gold with early-year gains as geopolitics rewards asset holders. BTC price analysis sees a “clear-cut breakout” over the next week. Concerns over a lack of market engagement form the basis for bearish prognoses. Bitcoin seeks new monthly highs on Venezuela Data from TradingView confirmed a new year-to-date BTC price peak of $94,026 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView US stocks gained at the start of the…

Bitcoin (BTC) Rally Isn’t Over Yet, But Downside Isn’t Done

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BTC may rally toward six figures, but an analyst warns that this move could be the final leg before a deep downturn. Bitcoin (BTC) rose over 1.1% during Monday’s Asian trading session, as it extended its rally toward a fifth straight daily gain. Interestingly, this has been the longest winning streak since early October, as it briefly touched $93,000. While BTC has defeated short-term bears, a liquidity crisis may still trigger a sharp crash, according to market experts. Bitcoin Breaks the “Silver Line” Crypto analyst Doctor Profit identified that…

Polymarket to launch real estate prediction markets in partnership with Parcl

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Key Takeaways Parcl and Polymarket announced a partnership to launch real estate prediction markets powered by Parcl’s daily housing price indices. Polymarket will operate and list the prediction markets, while Parcl will provide independent index data used to resolve outcomes. Share this article Polymarket will soon let users trade on whether home prices rise or fall. The company said Monday it is working with Parcl to create a new suite of prediction markets focused on real estate. Blockchain-powered Parcl tracks average housing prices across global cities and neighborhoods, enabling users…

Bitmine’s staked Ethereum surpasses 659,000 units ahead of MAVAN rollout

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Key Takeaways Bitmine Immersion Technologies surpasses 659,000 staked Ethereum, valued at over $2 billion. The company’s total crypto holding includes over 4 million ETH, representing 3.4% of the total Ethereum supply. Share this article Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum treasury giant led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, has boosted its staked Ethereum holdings to 659,219 ETH worth over $2 billion, according to a Monday press release. Bitmine has recently partnered with three staking partners as it gears up to roll out its commercial ‘Made in America Validator Network’ (MAVAN) this year.…

We Asked 4 AIs if Pi Network (PI) Will Hit $1 in Q1: The Answers Are Surprising

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ChatGPT puts the odds at 10-15%, but what do Grok, Perplexity, and Gemini estimate? Many of the leading cryptocurrencies have posted solid gains over the past several days as the market started the year on the right foot. Pi Network’s PI has also headed north, albeit charting only a minor uptick. The asset’s investors might be wondering whether a more significant pump is coming in the short term, so we asked four of the most popular AI-powered chatbots if an ascent to $1 is possible throughout the first quarter…