Cardano (ADA) Shows 3-Day Bullish Divergence: What Q1 2026 Could Bring
Cardano (ADA) is currently forming a bullish divergence on the 3-day chart, a pattern that has preceded massive rallies in the past. Historical cycles show that ADA tends to follow an accumulation, breakout, expansion structure. In the first cycle, Cardano consolidated for around 60 days in a tight range, building a base above $0.30, before
Amir Zaidi Rejoins CFTC to Help Shape Crypto Oversight
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has brought Amir Zaidi back into the fold, naming him chief of staff under Chairman Michael Selig. Zaidi is returning at a moment when the agency is getting ready for new responsibilities tied to digital assets. His earlier role in approving Bitcoin futures gives this move extra weight, especially as […]
Coinbase Says Stablecoin Interest Ban Gives China the Advantage
Coinbase is pushing back against efforts to limit interest on stablecoins in the United States, warning that such restrictions could end up helping China. The warning comes as lawmakers debate how to enforce the GENIUS Act, which became law in July and introduced a new set of rules for stablecoins. The timing is especially important, with […]
Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Inches Higher, Asian Markets Gain in Year-Opening Trade
Bitcoin held near $88,000 on Friday as markets eased into the first trading session of 2026, with holiday-thinned volumes keeping moves measured and investors lining up for a year packed with policy and tech-driven catalysts. Early risk-taking showed up most clearly in Asia, where Hong Kong and South Korea led gains as technology and semiconductor […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 02, 2026 – Bitcoin Breaks the 4-Year Cycle With First-Ever Post-Halving Annual Loss
Bitcoin has upended one of its most closely watched historical patterns, closing 2025 with a roughly 6% annual loss, its first red year following a halving event. The move marks a clear break from the once-reliable four-year cycle that defined prior bull markets in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Now trading near $88,700, nearly 30% below […]
Crypto Hack Losses Fell 60% in December to $76M: PeckShield
Crypto-related losses from hacks and cybersecurity exploits fell sharply in December, dropping 60% month-on-month to about $76 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. Key Takeaways: Crypto hack losses fell 60% in December to $76 million, marking a sharp drop from November’s levels. A single address poisoning scam accounted for $50 million of losses, making […]
Bitcoin’s squeeze sets stage for major price swing
BTC’s volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence.
Crypto sentiment shifts off extreme fear, but ‘mixed emotions’ persist
The crypto sentiment indicator finally moved out of the “extreme fear” territory despite Bitcoin still treading below $90,000.
Zcash (ZEC) Pullback Signals Buying Opportunity Ahead of $600 Resistance
Zcash (ZEC) has been trending upward since late December, rising from lows near $300–$320 to highs around $530–$540. Analyst Eric Van Tassel points out that the cryptocurrency is now reacting to a major higher-timeframe resistance zone between $600 and $700, which previously acted as a distribution area. According to him, this area is technically significant,
Ethereum Record Surge: 2.2 Million Transactions and Low Fees Signal Potential $4K Breakout
Ethereum’s mainnet recorded a new daily transaction high this week, reaching 2.2 million transactions in a single day. This milestone, confirmed by block explorer Etherscan, highlights the growing adoption and usage of the layer-1 blockchain. Average transaction fees have dropped sharply to just $0.17, a remarkable fall from the $200 peak seen in May 2022.
UK Leads Worldwide Crypto Tax Compliance with HMRC Enforcement
The United Kingdom has now started the enforcement process for the new crypto tax reporting regulations from January 1st. The new regulations are in line with the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework set by the OECD and represent a significant shift in the way the UK government monitors the activities surrounding crypto assets. Over 40 countries participated
Bitcoin May Already Be Two Months Into a Bear Market: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin may have already slipped into a bear market roughly two months ago, according to CryptoQuant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, who points to a cluster of technical and on-chain indicators that turned bearish in early November and have yet to recover. Key Takeaways: CryptoQuant says Bitcoin may have entered a bear market in early […]