$5M Zero Knowledge Proof Giveaway Draws Attention as Zcash Stumbles & PEPE Jumps 34% in 2026
Zcash, PEPE memecoin, and Zero Knowledge Proof are drawing renewed attention as traders weigh governance strength, speculative momentum, and incentive-driven participation. Each reflects a different pressure point shaping how capital rotates across the market. Zcash faces scrutiny after an unexpected developer departure unsettled confidence around execution and continuity. PEPE, by contrast, has accelerated on sentiment-fueled […]
Ethereum (ETH) Poised for $4K+ Rally as Whale Activity and RWA Adoption Surge
Ethereum price rallied as the on-chain analytics revealed a smart trade made by the whale named pension-usdt.eth. This whale closed a long position of 10,000 tokens with 3x leverage, which was half of its total long positions. This perfectly timed trade made an extra $2.39 million in profit. Source: X Although it has made profits
Bitcoin Rally Continues with Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Predicting Bold $200,000 Price Target
Bitcoin is showing strong bullish momentum, along with increasing market optimism. Market analysts are noting significant gains, including predictions that Bitcoin may reach $200,000. Institutional investment in Bitcoin is also expected to rise. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $96,426, with a 24-hour trading volume of $63.32 billion and a market cap
Visa Stablecoin Payments Move Forward With BVNK Pilot
Visa has launched a new pilot with UK-based payments firm BVNK, allowing businesses to send stablecoin payouts through Visa Direct. The move comes as stablecoins continue to process trillions of dollars in transactions each year, showing how digital dollars are becoming part of mainstream payment systems rather than niche crypto tools. Visa already processes more […]
Russia Signals Crypto Shift as Retail Investors Get Green Light
Russia reportedly plans to introduce a new law that would allow individuals to buy crypto under a clear legal framework. Traders are still digesting the regulatory signal, but the move fits a broader global pattern in which governments are shifting from opposing crypto to regulating it. Bitcoin traded near $97,000 as the news broke, up […]
Strive Jumps Past Tesla With 12,798 Bitcoin Treasury Move: Will BTC USD Breeze Past $100,000?
Will DATs drive Bitcoin and crypto prices as they did in 2025? It may be too early to call, but as of mid-January, there are hints that 2026 might yet be another DAT-driven year. Yesterday, Strive locked in shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific, instantly boosting its Bitcoin stash to 12,797.9 BTC. The all-stock deal […]
DeFi Protocols Flee Discord as Scammers Turn Platform Into “Hunting Ground”
Decentralized finance protocols are increasingly stepping back from public Discord servers, arguing that a platform once central to crypto community building has turned into a security risk that is harder to justify as the sector matures. The shift moved into sharper focus this week after Morpho, a major DeFi lending protocol, announced that its public […]
Coinbase Drags Down ARK Invest’s Flagship Funds in Brutal Q4 Crypto Slump
Coinbase delivered ARK Invest’s worst quarterly performance hit in Q4 2025, as crypto market turbulence sent the exchange’s stock tumbling and pulled down Cathie Wood’s flagship funds during what became the sector’s most volatile quarter in recent history. According to their quarterly report, the exchange emerged as the top detractor across ARK’s innovation-focused ETFs during […]
Bank of America CEO Warns $6T in Deposits Could Flow into Stablecoins
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has warned that stablecoins could pull trillions of dollars out of the US banking system, underscoring growing tensions between traditional lenders and the digital asset industry. Key Takeaways: Up to $6 trillion in US bank deposits could move into stablecoins, according to Bank of America’s CEO. Banks warn yield-bearing […]
Why Is Crypto Up Today? – January 15, 2026
The crypto market is up today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation rising by 1.1% to $3.37 trillion. At the time of writing, 60 of the top 100 coins have seen increases over the past 24 hours. Also, the total crypto trading volume stands at $166 billion. TLDR: Crypto market cap is up 1.1% on Thursday […]
Russia Drafts Bill That Could Change Who Can Buy Crypto
Russia is preparing a landmark legal transformation that would expand who are qualified to buy and own cryptocurrencies in the country. Reports have disclosed that lawmakers in the State Duma are in the final phase of text meant to lower barriers for ordinary Russians, even as they keep safeguards and restrictions in place. The draft […]
Alchemy Pay Secures South Dakota License to Expand Regulated Crypto Payment Services in the US
The Singapore-based crypto payment gateway Alchemy Pay secured a Money Transmitter License in South Dakota, extending its regulated operations across the United States. The approval came from the South Dakota Division of Banking and strengthens the company’s compliance-led expansion. Alchemy Pay secures a Money Transmitter License by South Dakota, bringing its U.S. coverage to 13 […]