Day: January 26, 2026

Silver surges past $115/oz as gold extends rally toward $5100

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Silver posts double digit gains as momentum buying and tight supply drive precious metals higher. Silver surged to a fresh record above $115/oz today, rising nearly 12% and sharply outperforming gold and most risk assets. The precious and industrial metal has been lifted by tight physical supply, strong retail participation, and momentum-driven buying. Analysts noted that Chinese silver prices are trading at a premium to London benchmarks, signaling further near-term upside, though elevated prices could eventually weigh on industrial demand. Gold followed with continued strength, reinforcing its role as a…

Tezos completes Tallinn upgrade, cutting app storage costs by up to 100x

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Tezos has successfully activated its Tallinn protocol upgrade following a decentralized, on-chain governance process involving bakers and community members. Developed by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori, the 20th upgrade shortens block times, strengthens network security by expanding validator participation, and introduces an address indexing system that considerably reduces storage costs for developers. As noted by the team, the 20th upgrade reduces layer 1 block times to six seconds, improves finality, and strengthens security through universal validator attestations using BLS signatures. “Adapting to market demand 20 times over 7 years without…

Microsoft rolls out Maia 200 AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia

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Microsoft is rolling out its second-generation AI chip, the Maia 200, as the company seeks to improve efficiency across its cloud and AI services while reducing dependence on Nvidia hardware. The processor is being manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and deployed to Microsoft data centers in Iowa, with additional rollouts planned for the Phoenix area. Some of the first chips will be allocated to Microsoft’s superintelligence team to generate data for future AI model development, cloud and AI chief Scott Guthrie said in a blog post. The Maia 200 will…

XRP Price Could Consolidate for Longer Before a ‘Liftoff’ to $10

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XRP (XRP) may see another sharp rise to a double-digit price, but similar market setups in 2022 and 2017 pointed to an extended consolidation period before this happens. Key takeaways: XRP macro setup targets $10, but an extended consolidation is required before any sharp liftoff. XRP holds strong $1.80–$2 support since Dec 2024, which has historically produced 35%-90% price rebounds. Onchain data suggest XRP is at levels that have previously preceded sideways price action.  XRP’s needs “longer accumulation” before rebound XRP defended the $1.78–$2 support band that it has held…

What the CLARITY Act Is Actually Trying to Clarify in Crypto Markets

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Key takeaways The CLARITY Act aims to address years of regulatory uncertainty with a structured framework that clearly defines digital assets, intermediary roles and disclosure obligations. It places most spot trading of qualifying tokens under CFTC oversight, while keeping the SEC responsible for primary offerings, disclosures and investor protections. The bill focuses on regulating activities as much as assets, setting registration and conduct standards for exchanges, brokers and dealers to strengthen market integrity and transparency. The GENIUS Act governs stablecoins, while the CLARITY Act applies only in complementary areas, such…

Ripple Partners With Saudi Bank Unit on Blockchain Infrastructure

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Ripple has partnered with the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, a major Saudi financial institution, to explore the use of blockchain technology within the country’s financial system, signaling growing interest in blockchain-based infrastructure at the institutional level. The partnership was announced Monday by Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive officer and managing director for the Middle East and Africa. Merrick said Ripple is working with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation unit, as part of an agreement to study potential applications of blockchain technology. Source: Reece Merrick The arrangement will take the form…

Tom Lee’s Bitmine scoops 40,302 Ethereum as total staked exceeds 2 million ETH

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, announced today that its Ethereum holdings have grown to around 4.2 million units valued at over $12 billion following last week’s 40,302 ETH acquisition. The company has deposited over 2 million ETH worth $5.7 billion into staking and is well on track to release its MAVAN, or Made in America VAlidator Network, this quarter. Described as a “best-in-class” staking solution, MAVAN is currently in its pilot phase. The network plays a key role in Bitmine’s transformation from a passive ETH holder to…

US Gov‘t Officials Delay Market Structure Markup, SEC-CFTC Crypto Meeting

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The US Senate Agriculture Committee and two federal financial agencies have delayed events related to digital asset regulation amid a winter storm that paralyzed many areas of the country over the weekend. A spokesperson for Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman told Cointelegraph on Monday that the body would push a scheduled markup for its version of a crypto market structure bill to Thursday from Tuesday. The bill, called the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, is the committee’s attempt to establish clear rules for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over…

Bitcoin Follows the US Dollar Downward as History Repeats

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Bitcoin (BTC) recovered through $88,000 after Monday’s Wall Street open as analysis called core demand “intact.” Key points: Bitcoin attempts to maintain a bounce after hitting new 2026 lows of $86,000. Traders see downside resuming as markets grapple with uncertainty across the board. Research still says that Bitcoin has a solid demand base. BTC price seen following dollar downhill Data from TradingView showed BTC price action continuing to bounce from new 2026 lows seen at the weekly close. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView After a disappointing weekly candle sparked warnings…

What Happens as Europe Enforces MiCA and the US Delays Crypto Rules

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Key takeaways Europe has moved from drafting to enforcing crypto rules under MiCA, giving companies clear timelines, licensing paths and compliance milestones across all EU member states. The US still relies on a multi-agency, enforcement-led framework, with major questions about token classification and market structure waiting on new federal legislation. MiCA’s single-license model allows crypto firms to operate across the EU after approval in one country, encouraging companies to base early expansion strategies in Europe. Unclear asset classification in the US makes exchanges more cautious about listings and staking, while…