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Three ETH price charts predict a sharp move to $4K is brewing

ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.

Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy

With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million.

Bitcoin ‘OG whales’ sell $286M, but odds of $100K BTC remain high

Bitcoin whales sold $286 million of BTC in January, but a slowdown in the distribution and accelerating bullish momentum could send BTC to $100,000 before the end of the month.

Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails

The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia.

Price predictions 1/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and several major altcoins bounced off their strong support levels, but charts and trading volume suggest bears will continue to sell at the range highs.

Crypto enters round 2 of institutional adoption led by Morgan Stanley: Binance

Binance Research said crypto markets are entering a new phase, as institutional allocation and strategic positioning begin to outweigh retail-driven momentum.

Bitcoin loses to gold as debasement trade with BTC at 2-year lows: Analysis

Bitcoin failed to become investors' choice as the debasement trade, as BTC price action slumps while gold and silver hit repeat all-time highs, said analysis.

Trump-linked World Liberty brings $3.4B stablecoin into crypto lending markets

World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.

Ether set for 95% copycat rally against Bitcoin if bullish reversal confirmed

ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.

Crypto custody company BitGo seeks up to $201 million in US IPO

BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks leading the deal.

Strategy makes biggest Bitcoin purchase since July 2025, adds $1.25B in BTC

Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.

Charles Hoskinson doubts CLARITY Act timeline, says Trump crypto czar should quit

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.

Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapsed

The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.

Standard Chartered said to plan crypto brokerage, trims ETH forecast

Standard Chartered is reportedly developing a crypto prime brokerage platform as traditional banks expand digital asset services.

Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed companies

DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations may make it difficult for licensed entities to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.

Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade

Bitcoin led with $405 million of outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.

OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts

Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.

Powell investigation may introduce ‘risk premia’ for Bitcoin: Analysts

Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.

Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality

From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.

Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data.

SEC delays PENGU and T. Rowe crypto ETFs as Grayscale seeks options green light

The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund.

Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins

The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises.

Most US debanking cases stem from government pressure, report says

Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal confidentiality laws and end reputational risk regulation to address debanking.

South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban.

​​Top UK Labour lawmakers push to ban political donations made in crypto

The chairs of seven UK government committees have asked for a ban on crypto donations to be added to an elections bill set to be introduced soon.

Ethereum needs better decentralized stablecoins: Vitalik Buterin

It isn’t a good idea to fully back a stablecoin with a single fiat currency, because if that nation-state fails, so will the stablecoin, argues Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Crypto YouTube views sink to lowest level since early 2021, ‘it’s not just X'

Crypto content viewership on YouTube has plunged over the past three months, signaling bear market conditions as retail interest in crypto continues to decline.

Memecoins hit hardest in rough year that saw 11.6M tokens fail

Memecoin launchpads such as pump.fun flooded the market in 2025 with millions of “low effort” coins, leading to a record number of crypto token failures.

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