Standard Chartered Calls 2026 ‘Ethereum’s Year’: Will ETH USDT Reclaim $5,000?
Ethereum crypto is usually the laggard. Case in point: In late 2023, when Bitcoin was ripping weeks before the approval of the first batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, ETH USDT struggled. They also underperformed in 2024-2025, and never really extended gains above all-time highs. This underwhelming and disappointing price action occurs even when Ethereum remains […]
Societe Generale-FORGE and Swift Settle Tokenized Bonds Using Stablecoin
The digital asset subsidiary of French banking giant Societe Generale-FORGE and Swift have completed a pilot demonstrating the exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds using both fiat and digital currencies. Societe Generale-FORGE said the pilot successfully demonstrated end-to-end settlement flows for tokenized bonds, including issuance, delivery-versus-payment (DvP), coupon payments and redemption. Central to the trial […]
SOL Bucks The Trend: +2.5% Up While Crypto Index Goes Nowhere
Solana inched higher over the past day while most of the crypto market stayed flat. SOL gained about 2.5% in the last 24 hours and traded near $145 on January 14. Coingecko data of the total crypto market cap showed the market at roughly $3.189Tn, down -0.72% from a day earlier. Market Cap 24h 7d […]
Move Aside Bitcoin, Monero Smashes $800 as Privacy Becomes a Macro Trade
Move aside, Bitcoin. There’s a new king in town. Shockingly, as we enter 2026 it’s looking like the new Bitcoin and Ethereum are Monero and Zcash. Some fans of Monero XMR $711.04 0.57% Monero XMR Price $711.04 0.57% /24h Volume in 24h $656.23M <!– ? –> Price 7d Learn more are even saying on X […]
Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round
The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures.
Ripple Strengthens EU Regulatory Presence With Luxembourg EMI Approval for Digital Payment Operations
Ripple has received pre-preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg. The authorization came from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. This step supports Ripple’s plan to expand regulated payment services across the European Union. REPORT: Ripple gains preliminary Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license approval in Luxembourg, advancing its EU expansion strategy […]
Bitcoin prints classic bottom signals as BTC nears $101K reclaim
Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend confirmation.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Tapped $98K, Ethereum (ETH) Eyes $3.4K: Market Watch
Bitcoin’s gradual price ascent that resumed earlier this week continued in the past 24 hours as the asset tapped $98,000 for the first time in about two months. Its dominance over the altcoins has risen within the same timeframe, as most altcoins have failed to double down on their recent gains. Nevertheless, ETH is still […]
Mantra Restructures Operations After OM Token Collapse and Challenging Year
Mantra, the blockchain initiative that focuses on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), is undergoing massive restructuring as its native token, OM, lost close to 90% of its value. This development came after the difficult market environment affected the financials of the company. This was announced by the CEO, John Patrick Mullin. OM Token Collapse
Zcash Foundation Cleared as SEC Ends Enforcement Review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its review of the Zcash Foundation, informing the public charity that it does not intend to pursue enforcement actions or additional charges. The decision closes a regulatory inquiry tied to certain digital asset offerings and marks a development for the privacy-focused blockchain ecosystem. The Zcash Foundation revealed
SUI Hits Major Milestone with 21Shares 2x Leveraged ETF Launch
Sui reached a notable institutional milestone after the launch of the 21Shares 2x Long Sui ETF (TXXS) on NASDAQ. The product marks token’s first U.S.-listed investment vehicle and debuted as a leveraged ETF, a rare development for a relatively young layer-1 blockchain asset. The ETF offering indicates a rising level of institutional confidence in the
Ethereum Is Catching Up to Bitcoin: Here’s Why 2026 is Huge for ETH USD
Ethereum is showing early signs that it may finally outperform Bitcoin in 2026, following a lackluster two years. According to on-chain and institutional data, Ethereum is growing rapidly. ETH USD is up +5.8% over the past seven days and is trading at around $3,300 today, while Bitcoin is hovering around $96,000. However, the price gap […]