Month: January 2026

PEPE Soars 23% as Market Cap Hits Two-Week High

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Memecoins like Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), and Dogecoin (DOGE) were among the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Friday, posting significant gains as the market geared up for 2026.  Key takeaways: Memecoin market cap surged 8% to $39.45 billion, a two-week high, signalling strong demand.  PEPE led gains with 23.6%, BONK +10%, DOGE +8%; fueled by influencer hype and bold 2026 predictions. Spike in memecoin open interest over the last 24 hours reflects growing bullish bets. Memecoin market cap adds $3 billion The latest rise in memecoin prices has seen the total market…

Hundreds of EVM Wallets Quietly Drained as Unknown Exploit Steals Over $107K

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An unidentified exploit is draining wallets across multiple EVM chains. A silent attack is unfolding across EVM networks as hundreds of unsuspecting crypto users are losing funds, prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed. But investigators are struggling to identify the exploiter behind it. Mysterious Wallet Drainer According to ZachXBT’s latest findings, the attack is targeting a large number of wallets for relatively small amounts. Losses have been mostly below $2,000 per victim. While the individual thefts are limited in size, the cumulative losses are steadily increasing. As of the most…

Russia Cracks Down on Illegal Miners, India Pushes CBDCs

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Russia’s Ministry of Justice has proposed new fines for unregistered cryptocurrency miners. This comes after the finance minister raised concerns about the rise in unauthorized mining activities. A draft bill proposed by the ministry would impose a fine of 1.5 million rubles (about $19,000) and up to two years in a labor colony. Illegal mining involving “outsized profits” could see a maximum of five years in prison, 480 hours of forced labor and a fine of up to 2.5 million rubles. Unregistered miners are a growing problem in Russia, where…

Bitcoin’s rebound wipes out over $170M in short positions

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s recent price surge resulted in $209 million in liquidations over a 24-hour period. Short positions accounted for around 82% of all liquidations. Share this article Bitcoin’s rebound has triggered $209 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with short positions making up over $170 million, about 82% of the total, according to CoinGlass data. Bitcoin rose 2% to $89,700 this morning, per CoinGecko. It was trading close to $89,400 at the time of reporting. The wave of short liquidations comes as spot investors continue to accumulate…

XRP Price Will Not Hit $1,000 In 2026, Analyst Reveals Best Timeline

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The idea of the XRP price reaching a four-figure valuation continues to circulate across crypto market discussions, but analysts argue that such expectations are misaligned with realistic timelines. While long-term upside is not dismissed outright, a renowned crypto trader says 2026 is not the inflection window for a $1,000 XRP price, emphasizing patience, structural market maturation, and a longer investment horizon. XRP Price’s Near-Term Expectations Reset The debate around XRP’s long-term valuation has resurfaced following renewed community discussion sparked by a widely circulated price forecast highlighted by Uphold. This forecast…

Bitcoin Seeks $90,000 Resistance Flip Into 2026 Wall Street Open

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Bitcoin (BTC) approached $90,000 into the first Wall Street open of 2026 with a new CME futures gap in focus. Key points: Bitcoin attempts a breakthrough at $90,000 as markets brace for the first US trading session of the year. A new CME futures gap and long liquidations provide grounds for a BTC price dip. Gold bounces back after a correction from all-time highs ends on New Year’s Eve. Bitcoin CME gap sets stage for “messy” week Data from TradingView showed a BTC price breakout attempt gathering momentum during the…

BlackRock moves over $120M in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime

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Key Takeaways BlackRock transferred over $120 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime. 1,134 Bitcoins and 7,255 Ethereum coins were involved in the transaction. Share this article A BlackRock-labeled wallet today sent 1,134 Bitcoin worth around $101 million and 7,255 Ethereum worth approximately $22 million to Coinbase Prime, the institutional custody arm of the crypto exchange, per Arkham. The latest transfers come during a period of massive outflows from crypto exchange-traded products, including BlackRock’s own offerings. Data from Farside Investors shows that US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed back…

9 Red Months in 2025

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Ethereum logged nine losing months in 2025, matching the depth of the 2018 bear market in terms of persistence. Ethereum (ETH) has recorded its worst year for price performance since the depths of the 2018 bear market, posting monthly losses in nine out of twelve months in 2025. The extended decline is leading some market observers to question the endurance of crypto’s traditional four-year boom and bust cycle, even as underlying network activity tells a different story. A Year of Persistent Declines Data from CoinGlass shared by market commentator…

Whale withdraws 800 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 24 hours

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Key Takeaways A significant amount of 800 Bitcoin, equivalent to nearly $71million, was withdrawn from Bitfinex in the last 24 hours. The whale in question has been systematically accumulating Bitcoin over a period of six days. Share this article A crypto whale pulled 800 Bitcoin worth approximately $71 million from Bitfinex over the past 24 hours, according to data tracked by OnchainLens. In the past six days, the investor acquired 1,000 BTC valued at over $89 million. Large Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges into private custody are often taken as a…

Ripple’s (XRP) Next Big Move, Ethereum’s (ETH) Outlook for a Strong Year, and More: Bits Recap Jan 2

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Here are the possible paths ahead for XRP, ETH, and BTC. Ripple’s native token has had a volatile week, with its price hovering between $1.80 and $1.90. The question now is whether the bulls can seize control and initiate a decisive move to the upside. Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) have also endured substantial turbulence, and some analysts believe they could be gearing up for a solid start to the year. What’s Next for XRP? The asset’s price briefly exceeded $1.90 on December 29, but the bears intercepted the…