RAKBank Wins UAE Approval to Advance Dirham-Backed Stablecoin Plans

RAKBank Wins UAE Approval to Advance Dirham-Backed Stablecoin Plans

RAKBank is one step closer to launching a stablecoin pegged to the Dirham currency, thanks to the in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This approval also makes possible the continued advancement of the “green” payment token linked directly to the UAE dirham as the money system of the future, on

2026-01-08
Dogecoin (DOGE) Faces Brutal 14% February Price Test

Dogecoin (DOGE) Faces Brutal 14% February Price Test

Dogecoin (DOGE) is back in the news, but for different reasons than what bulls would like. DOGE is currently trading at $0.1468, which is putting pressure on the price over the short term. In the last 24 hours, DOGE has fallen nearly 4%. The trading volume is still quite high at $3.95 billion, which indicates

2026-01-08
Dalio Warns Dollar Faces Long-Term Decline, Will Underperform Gold and Yuan – Is this Good For Crypto?

Dalio Warns Dollar Faces Long-Term Decline, Will Underperform Gold and Yuan – Is this Good For Crypto?

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned that the US dollar faces sustained long-term weakness against gold and major currencies, with 2025 marking what Dalio believes to be a decisive shift in global capital flows. The dollar fell 39% against gold while declining 12% against the euro and 13% against the Swiss franc. “The biggest story […]

2026-01-08
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Goes Live on Hyperliquid — Can DEX Volume Push Price Above $2.70?

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Goes Live on Hyperliquid — Can DEX Volume Push Price Above $2.70?

XRP spot trading has launched on Hyperliquid through Flare’s blockchain interoperable smart contract, which debuted the FXRP/USDC pair on the perpetual DEX marketplace. The XRP price prediction suggests that Hyperliquid’s leading perpetual DEX volume could drive XRP’s price above $2.70 by the end of January. First XRP Exposure on Hyperliquid Expands Trading Options According to […]

2026-01-08
Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China — What Happens Next?

Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China — What Happens Next?

Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, the businessman at the center of what U.S. officials describe as one of the largest crypto scam and money laundering operations ever uncovered. The move places the alleged kingpin behind a multibillion-dollar “pig butchering” network directly into China’s criminal justice system, raising questions about how Beijing will […]

2026-01-08
Strategist Reveals What Will Drive XRP Price To $100 Per Coin

Strategist Reveals What Will Drive XRP Price To $100 Per Coin

XRP has opened the year on a firm footing, reversing the bearish momentum that carried it through the closing weeks of last year. Interestingly, one strategist is already pushing the conversation far beyond near-term targets.  In a recent post on the social media platform X, BarriC outlined a psychological roadmap that explains how XRP could […]

2026-01-08
Senate Agriculture Committee to follow Banking panel in crypto vote next week: report

Senate Agriculture Committee to follow Banking panel in crypto vote next week: report

The Senate Agriculture Committee has previously released a discussion draft of its market structure legislation.

2026-01-08
Ripple Prioritizes XRP Payment Innovation, Rejects IPO Route

Ripple Prioritizes XRP Payment Innovation, Rejects IPO Route

Ripple has ruled out any IPO opportunities and will expand privately, by scaling XRP as a payment solution and encouraging the use of blockchains to corporations.  

2026-01-08
Babylon receives $15M from a16z Crypto to expand Bitcoin-native lending

Babylon receives $15M from a16z Crypto to expand Bitcoin-native lending

The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylon’s trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure.

2026-01-08
XRP Mirrors Gold’s Trajectory: What A Similar ATH Rally Would Mean

XRP Mirrors Gold’s Trajectory: What A Similar ATH Rally Would Mean

After enduring weeks of capitulation, sustained price declines, and overall market weakness last year, XRP is showing signs of a recovery. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above the $2.2 level after beginning the new year at a low of above $1.90. According to a crypto expert, XRP’s long-term outlook remains significantly bullish. He compares XRP’s projected […]

2026-01-08
Morgan Stanley just filed for two crypto ETFs, but one massive omission sends a brutal signal

Morgan Stanley just filed for two crypto ETFs, but one massive omission sends a brutal signal

Morgan Stanley, the $1.8 trillion banking giant, has applied to launch two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the prices of Bitcoin and Solana with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filings mark a watershed moment for the Wall Street giant, pushing one of the world’s most recognizable banking brands deeper into the crypto ecosystem. […]

2026-01-08
60K Bitcoin absorbed by accumulators as miners send BTC to exchanges: Will the rally stall?

60K Bitcoin absorbed by accumulators as miners send BTC to exchanges: Will the rally stall?

Bitcoin accumulators absorbed 60,000 BTC, but miners sending their rewards to exchanges could lead to overhanging sell pressure.

2026-01-08
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