Month: January 2026

$1.6 Trillion Asset Manager Goes Deep Into XRP, Shares Reason Behind The Move

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A major institutional player in global finance has made its position on XRP clear, placing the cryptocurrency at the center of its digital asset strategy. Franklin Templeton, an asset management firm handling over $1.6 trillion worth of assets, used a recent post on the social media platform X to explain why it is going deep into XRP as an asset, while also drawing attention to its Spot exchange-traded product, XRPZ. This interesting comment is part of a growing institutional confidence in XRP and the XRP Ledger. Franklin Templeton’s Strategic Entry…

Solana Whale Activity Signals Potential Rally While MSTR Faces Scrutiny

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On-chain data shows repeated SOL accumulation by large holders, pointing to growing confidence in the Solana ecosystem. The first hours of 2026 are revealing a crypto market at a crossroads. While notable whale activity on the Solana network hints at a potential price recovery, the aggressive Bitcoin accumulation of Strategy (MSTR) is drawing increased investor criticism as its stock struggles. Whale Movements and Institutional Flows Build a Solana Case Data from analytics platform Santiment shows “heavy buying activity” across multiple Solana-based tokens, with several large holders repeatedly acquiring sums…

Bitmine reaches 461,504 staked Ethereum worth nearly $1.4B: On-chain data

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Key Takeaways Total ETH staked by Bitmine now stands at 461,504. Bitmine continues to work with three staking providers as it moves toward the launch of its MAVAN. Share this article Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum treasury giant led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, has boosted its staking activity following its latest disclosure. Data tracked by Onchain Lens shows that Bitmine now has 461,504 ETH staked, valued at approximately $1.4 billion. Bitmine (@BitMNR) has further staked 118,944 $ETH, valued at $352.16M. In total, they have staked 461,504 $ETH, worth $1.37B. Also,…

Compliance-Friendly Tools On The Rise

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Crypto privacy entered the spotlight in 2025 as new technology clashed with regulators, a trend that is set to intensify in 2026 with developers pushing the envelope and legal battles approaching a conclusion. In its early days, Bitcoin (BTC) was often viewed as an anonymous payment tool despite its transparency. Since then, the introduction of onchain analytics and surveillance has made it increasingly apparent that transparent blockchains are far from private. This led to an arms race between pro-privacy developers, onchain surveillance organizations and regulators, culminating in high-profile legal cases.…

Jupiter introduces V3 mobile trading terminal with enhanced features

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Key Takeaways Jupiter has introduced Jupiter Mobile V3, a fully native pro trading mobile terminal. The updated interface allows for better token discovery, analysis, and trading. Share this article Jupiter, the Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator, today announced Jupiter Mobile V3, describing it as “the first fully native pro trading mobile terminal.” The update features a revamped interface for token discovery, analysis, and trading. Jupiter claims the new version operates at “10x lower cost compared to other mobile apps.” The release eliminates the need for browser-based decentralized app navigation, enabling direct…

XRP’s 2025 Wins Failed to Deliver $5 Price: 2026 Outlook Uncertain

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In 2025, the XRP community celebrated the long-awaited resolution of the SEC lawsuit, the launch of multiple US-based spot ETFs, and a surge in Ripple partnerships. Yet, the coveted $5 price target remained elusive, with XRP (XRP) price peaking at $3.66 before falling as much as 50% to a low of $1.58 in October.  Key takeaways: Some of the most bullish events for XRP occurred in 2025, yet it fell by over 50%, underperforming the market. No sustained buying and low XRP network activity signal weak demand. Technicals suggest further…

Base’s Creator Coin Experiment Meets Resistance After Shirley Launch

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Coinbase and its Ethereum layer-2 Base are drawing pushback from traders and builders who argue that its creator token experiment failed to turn a viral social media moment into sustained onchain activity. The backlash came after YouTuber Nick Shirley launched a token on creator platform Zora. Shirley’s token briefly rode his online fame to about a $9 million fully diluted value before sliding to $3 million. Most of the volume came from existing traders rather than new users. In a widely shared critique, trader and content creator notthreadguy argued that…

SOL Accumulation Tops Crypto Trends on New Year’s Day: Santiment

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Cryptocurrency markets kicked off 2026 with a focus on Solana, as Santiment data showed discussion regarding whale accumulation of SOL-related tokens as the top trend on Thursday. Santiment said multiple SOL-linked assets have seen repeated purchases of 10 or more Solana (SOL) by large wallets. “Market caps vary widely, but liquidity remains strong, indicating sustained interest  from large holders,” Santiment said in a Thursday post sharing five trending topics. The market trend tracker’s “behavioral heuristic” scores for these assets hovered around 70%, indicating moderate but steady confidence among investors. Despite…

Bithumb Flags $200M in Dormant Crypto Across 2.6M Inactive Accounts

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South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb flagged over $200 million in customer assets dormant across 2.6 million accounts, offering a glimpse into how much retail capital remains untouched on centralized platforms.  The disclosure came as part of the exchange’s dormant asset recovery campaign, which targets users who have not logged in or traded for over a year. According to Bithumb, dormant assets total about 291.6 billion Korean won (about $201.8 million), with some balances left inactive for over a decade. Bithumb said the largest dormant holding it had identified was worth…

Crypto tax reporting rules taking effect in UK and 40+ countries

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Key Takeaways UK and 47 other countries adopt new crypto tax reporting rules. Under OECD’s framework, exchanges are required to report detailed transaction records to tax authorities. Share this article Crypto-asset service providers, such as exchanges and wallet providers, in the UK and over 40 other countries are now required to begin collecting detailed data on their users and transactions under the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF). The CARF aims to stop crypto assets from becoming a loophole for tax evasion by creating a global system where tax authorities automatically…