Month: January 2026

BitMine Stakes 186K More ETH, Total Reaches 1.5M Worth $5.13B

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Ethereum digital asset treasury (DAT) BitMine has just staked another huge batch of Ether, bringing its total amount staked to over 1.5 million ETH.  Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) added 186,560 ETH (worth around $625 million) to the “Beacon Depositor” address, reported Lookonchain on Wednesday. This brings the total amount staked by the world’s largest Ethereum (ETH) DAT to 1,530,784 ETH, worth a whopping $5.13 billion, equating to 4% of the total 36 million ETH staked on the Beacon Chain. This share could still increase as the company holds…

AI and Impersonation Crypto Scams Experience Record Growth in 2025

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Scammers and fraudsters increasingly used impersonation scams to steal crypto from unsuspecting users last year, with a 1400% year-over-year spike in cases, according to Chainalysis.  Impersonation scams involve fraudsters posing as a trusted person or organization in an effort to trick victims into handing over crypto, passwords, account access and other sensitive information.  In a crypto crime report on Tuesday, Chainalysis said fraudsters have been incorporating multiple tactics into their operations. “For example, many pig butchering and investment scams incorporate elements of impersonation, social engineering, and even technical- or wallet-focused…

Solana (SOL) Escapes Resistance Zone, Rally Pressure Intensifies

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Outpace Mining Supply By 3x

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Corporate digital asset treasuries (DATs) added a net 260,000 Bitcoin to their balance sheets over the past six months, far outpacing the estimated 82,000 coins mined over the same period.  Over the past six months, Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries held by public and private companies have increased from approximately 854,000 BTC to 1.11 million BTC, on-chain analytics provider Glassnode reported on Tuesday. This equates to an expansion of around 260,000 BTC, worth roughly $25 billion at current market prices, or 43,000 BTC per month. The growth in treasuries highlights “the steady…

YZi Labs Escalates Governance Fight Over Director’s Links to 10X Capital

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The firm cited SEC filings showing the ex-director previously served as Vice Chairman of 10X, challenging claims of board independence. YZi Labs has escalated its public dispute with BNC’s board by questioning the independence of a former director, who is accused of being linked to the company’s asset manager, 10X Capital. This disclosure comes amid allegations that the group is engaging in entrenchment and attempting to silence investor voices. Former BNC Director Linked to 10X Capital In its latest statement shared on X, YZi Labs emphasized that transparency is…

Prediction Market Trading Volumes Soar to Record Highs

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Recent US regulatory action seeking to restrict prediction markets hasn’t slowed activity in the first weeks of 2026, with trading volumes hitting a record $701.7 million on Monday. Prediction market Kalshi accounted for two-thirds of total trading volume at $465.9 million, while competitors Polymarket and Opinion tallied $100 million worth of trades, Dune Analytics data from Gate Research shows. The $701.7 million tally beat the previous record of $666.6 million set the day before, with Kalshi leading trading volumes by a similar margin. Daily trading volume on prediction markets since September…

Bitwise Chainlink ETF approved to list on NYSE Arca, trading set for tomorrow

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Key Takeaways The Bitwise Chainlink ETF gets approval for listing on NYSE Arca. Trading for the ETF could start as soon as tomorrow. Share this article Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF has been cleared for listing on NYSE Arca following regulatory approval. The product could begin trading as early as tomorrow. The Bitwise Chainlink ETF is designed to offer investors exposure to the price of Chainlink (LINK), the 20th largest crypto asset by market capitalization, through a traditional brokerage account that aims to lower operational and custody barriers for investors who want…

XRP Price Finds Its Footing at Support, Bulls Test Their Strength

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Senate Agriculture Committee Set Jan 27 For Crypto Bill Markup

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The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has set Jan. 27 for its markup hearing for its crypto market structure bill, which is touted to bring “clarity and certainty” to the market.  In an announcement on Monday, the committee — which oversees the Commodities Futures Trading Commission —  confirmed that its final markup will take place six days after the release of the legislative text on Jan. 21.  “This schedule ensures transparency and allows for thorough review as the committee moves forward with legislation to provide clarity and certainty…

Ethereum Price Rips Higher by 8%, Forcing Bears to Reassess

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Ethereum price started a major increase above the $3,160 resistance. ETH is now consolidating gains and might dip toward the $3,250 zone. Ethereum started a downside correction after a major rally to $3,375. The price is trading above $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,250 zone. Ethereum Price Revisits $3,350 Ethereum price remained…