Month: January 2026

US jobless claims drop to 198K, beating 215K forecast as labor market holds steady

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Key Takeaways US initial jobless claims came in at 198K, beating expectations of 215K and marking a drop from the prior week’s revised 207K. Markets climbed on the report, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% and the Nasdaq gaining over 1%, as the labor data reinforced bets on steady Fed policy. Share this article US initial jobless claims dropped to 198K for the week, coming in below the expected 215K and the revised prior reading of 207K, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The weekly…

Multiple Signs Point to a Potential XRP Price Rally Toward $2.80.

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XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end. XRP’s (XRP) price may reach $2.80 by month’s end, according to several bullish technical setups on multiple time frames. Key takeaways: XRP technical chart setups converge on the $2.80 target. Spot taker CVD remains positive, suggesting confidence among buyers. XRP falling wedge breakout targets $2.70 The XRP/USD pair broke out of a falling wedge pattern on Jan. 1, as shown on the two-day chart below. Related: XRP reclaims…

BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5%

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Key Takeaways BlackRock reported $14 trillion in assets under management (AUM) for 2025, driven by a record-breaking $698 billion in net inflows. BlackRock CEO said that the firm is at the forefront of high-growth areas, including private markets, wealth management, active ETFs, and digital assets. Share this article In its fourth-quarter earnings release on Thursday, BlackRock announced that total assets under management surged to $14 trillion by the end of 2025, spurred by a record $698 billion in annual net inflows. BlackRock’s shares (BLK) rose 5% following the report, per…

Analyst Says XRP Price Just Entered Neutral State

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A crypto analyst has announced that the XRP price has just entered a neutral state and could be gearing up for a major rally. He explains how this phase has historically appeared before strong rallies and outlines what the current market structure may signal for XRP moving forward.  XRP Price Enters Neutral State Before Bull Rally Crypto expert and data analyst CW recently shared a fresh update on XRP’s price action, noting that the cryptocurrency has broken out from its bottom and moved into a neutral state. He said this…

Crypto Market Structure Bill in Limbo as Industry Pulls Support

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Lawmakers and crypto industry bigwigs have hit an impasse over the crypto market structure bill that had been making its way through the Senate. Now the future of the bill is uncertain as legislators go back to the drawing board. The initial goal had been to pass the landmark crypto legislation by September 2025. The deadline came and went, prompting a revised target of the end of the year. Just two weeks into 2026, the Senate has canceled a crucial markup vote to define language and other parameters of the…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) Future Hinges on These 2 Key Levels

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Bitcoin trades near $96K as analysts watch $105K and $83K levels for breakout or breakdown; whales dominate while retail demand fades. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in an ascending price channel, and the market situation indicates that it is approaching a key turning point. Two distinct levels are being monitored by analysts: a move above $105,000 could confirm ongoing momentum, and a decline below $83,000 could signal a systematic shift. Key Bitcoin Price Levels Under Watch EGRAG CRYPTO posted that Bitcoin is compressing near the lower side of its rising…

CME Group to launch ADA, LINK, and XLM futures as part of crypto expansion

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Key Takeaways CME Group will launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). The move is part of CME’s continued expansion into crypto derivatives. Share this article Top global derivatives exchange CME Group plans to roll out futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, according to a Thursday press release. Subject to regulatory approval, the expansion includes both micro and standard-sized contracts. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange operator has steadily grown its digital asset product lineup in recent years. CME first introduced…

MetaMask adds native TRON support for mobile and browser wallets

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Key Takeaways MetaMask has integrated native TRON support across its platforms, enhancing multichain compatibility. The integration allows users to manage TRON-based digital assets and interact with dApps without needing separate wallets. Share this article MetaMask has launched native TRON support across its mobile and browser extension wallets, allowing users to manage TRON digital assets and interact with TRON dApps directly within a single interface. The integration lets users swap seamlessly between Bitcoin, EVM, Solana, and TRON networks, send USDT, stake TRX, and access decentralized finance features with fast, secure, and…

United Kingdom Considering Under‑16 Social Media Ban

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The United Kingdom is considering new restrictions that could bar children under 16 from using mainstream social media platforms. The discussion builds on the Online Safety Act, which already requires services with minimum age limits to explain how they enforce them and to use “highly effective” age assurance measures where children are at risk of harmful content. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is monitoring how Australia’s under‑16 ban works in practice and is “open” to an Australian‑style approach, despite previously expressing personal reservations about a blanket ban for teenagers.…

Five Bitcoin Narratives Analysts Are Watching Beyond Price in 2026

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Key takeaways ETF flows reveal real institutional demand beyond short-term price moves. Bitcoin treasury stocks can turn BTC exposure into an equity risk shaped by index rules. Low fees are reviving questions about how Bitcoin may pay for its long-term security. Scaling now means choosing between Lightning, L2 designs and protocol upgrades. Everyone’s watching Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, but in 2026, it’s often not the most informative signal. That’s why it helps to understand what analysts look at when the chart isn’t explaining why the market is moving or where it…