Gold and Silver Hit Records as Fed Fears Push Investors to Safety
Gold and silver climbed to record highs this week, with gold surpassing $4,600 per ounce and silver exceeding $86, as concerns mounted that political pressure in the U.S. could erode the Federal Reserve’s independence. Not even two weeks into 2026, markets are already reacting to a growing list of flashpoints. A U.S.-backed challenge to Venezuela’s […]
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[LIVE] Bitcoin Price Alert: December CPI Hits 2.7%, Real Earnings Flat — Will Inflation Shift Fed’s Path?
December CPI and Real Earnings data releases at 8:30 AM ET today, as Bitcoin holds $92,000 following the recent clash between the Fed and the DOJ, during which Chair Powell made a rare appearance to the press, calling out President Donald Trump. Headline CPI is expected at 0.3% monthly and 2.7% year-over-year (unchanged from November), […]
BitGo Expands Institutional OTC Platform to Support Derivatives Trading
BitGo has expanded its institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform to support derivatives trading, strengthening its push to offer full-service, regulated infrastructure for sophisticated digital asset strategies. The move allows institutions to trade OTC derivatives directly with a BitGo trading entity while keeping client collateral in separately regulated BitGo custody. The expansion comes as institutional participation […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Trump vs the Fed Just Escalated – Is BTC About to Explode as Trust in the Dollar Crumbles?
Bitcoin is consolidating at elevated levels just as confidence in US monetary governance faces its sharpest test in decades. On January 9, the US Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas tied to a criminal investigation into a $2.5 bn renovation of its Washington headquarters. The probe centers on whether Jerome […]
Top Bullish Predictions That Put XRP Price At New All-Time Highs Above $3.8
XRP is trading at around $2.06 on January 13, 2026, leaving its price action a full step below the zone that capped its last rally that ended with a high of $3.65 in July 2025. However, predictions that point to XRP reclaiming that peak and then pushing into new highs above $3.8, have been on […]
Here’s Why Bitcoin Is Increasingly Framed As A Modern Savings Tool
In an era marked by rising inflation, Bitcoin was framed as a radical experiment in digital cash. However, as the global economic landscape has shifted, the narrative around BTC has changed. It is now being discussed as a modern savings tool designed for a world where traditional savings are steadily losing their purchasing power. Normalisation […]
What to Expect From Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Prices Ahead of ‘CPI-Day’
The crypto markets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, are heading into CPI Day with price action still tight and traders clearly positioned for a volatility spike. BTC price is holding key support after a muted rebound, ETH remains firm above a major psychological zone, and XRP is consolidating near its short-term pivot, signalling hesitation rather […]
Nigeria Enforces Crypto Identity and Tax Linkage Under 2026 Digital Asset Rules
The Nigerian government began enforcing a new cryptocurrency tax and identity framework on January 1, 2026. The policy requires all crypto transactions to link to verified national identities. Authorities aim to bring digital asset activity into the formal tax system. The change marks a sharp shift in Nigeria’s treatment of crypto markets. Officials now prioritize […]
Pi Network (PI) News Today: January 13th
The controversial crypto project continues to draw attention due to some interesting initiatives announced by its team and community. The native token – PI – remains in red territory on a weekly scale, but one key factor suggests a short-term rebound could be on the way. The Naming Contest Several hours ago, the popular X […]
Ex-NYC Mayor’s Token Turns Rug Pull Nightmare: Over $3 Million Drained from Liquidity Pools
The launch of the NYC token, tied to former NYC mayor Eric Adams, quickly turned disastrous after it collapsed within hours. What followed were allegations of insider selling and liquidity manipulation, sparking outrage and a wave of scrutiny across the crypto industry. Political Token Disaster According to on-chain analysts and blockchain tracking platforms, the token […]
BNB’s price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance
The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain’s throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF.
Spark Explained Like You’re Five
Bitcoin Magazine Spark Explained Like You’re Five Some of you may remember an article I published years ago, Understanding Lightning Network Using an Abacus, which I wrote after it became clear to me that many people didn’t fully understand how Lightning works. At the time, my goal wasn’t to explain Lightning’s cryptography or implementation details, […]