Monero (XMR) Defends Key $500 Support After Sharp 27% Correction
On January 23, Monero (XMR) fell back after a sharp early-year surge that lifted its price from the $400–$500 zone to above $800 within a few days. The breakout has created a lot of attention in the privacy-coin market. Traders are now focusing on moderate support as the momentum lags. The surge did not continue.
Ripple Secures New Custody Agreement With Garanti BBVA in Turkey
Ripple this week renews its custody relationship with Garanti BBVA Crypto. The move also positions itself within the rapidly expanding Turkish market of digital assets. The renewal allows Ripple to continue with its support of XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) custody. It helps the firm to develop institutional strategy within the regulated markets. BankXRP
OpenSea Launches SBTs for Pudgy Penguins as PENGU Targets $0.0133 Recovery
OpenSea launched two new Soulbound Tokens (SBT) on January 16 to reward collectors of Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgy NFTs as an incentive to transition to reputation-based rewards rather than assets that are typically traded. The non-tradable tokens are called OpenSea OG and OpenSea Penguin and are permanently tied to users’ wallets. OpenSea’s use of
Sandbox (SAND) Tests Key Support Zone After Prolonged 99% Decline
Sandbox’s native token SAND is trading near a critical long-term support zone this week, as analysts assess whether the asset can stabilize after a prolonged 99% decline from its all-time high. SAND is still trading in a descending channel on the price chart, with the token repeatedly finding support in the $0.14-$0.11 area. SAND remains
Binance Applies for EU License in Greece as MiCA Clock Ticks
Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece, putting itself near the front of the regulatory line in Europe. MiCA stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets. Think of it like a driver’s license for crypto exchanges across the EU. If an exchange has it, regulators check how it stores funds, runs KYC checks, and handles complaints. […]
US Drops OpenSea Insider Trading Case: Could 2026 be the NFT Comeback year?
The US government dropped its insider trading case against former OpenSea NFT platform executive Nathaniel Chastain after an appeals court overturned his 2023 convictions for wire fraud and money laundering. This case comes amid a multi-year bear cycle for NFTs, following their failure to sustain the hype of 2021-2022. The combined market cap for the […]
DOJ Targets Crypto Fraud in ‘America First’ Blitz as AI Scams Spike 450%
The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its efforts on crypto-related fraud as it escalates to execute what the authorities refer to as an “America First” enforcement agenda in response to a surge of digital asset-related frauds driven more by artificial intelligence. The shift was outlined in the DOJ Criminal Division Fraud Section 2025 Year […]
Grayscale Files S-1 to Launch BNB-Tracking ETF in the U.S.
Grayscale Investments has filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking BNB. According to a Form S-1 filed on Friday the proposed product is titled the Grayscale BNB ETF. The filing seeks approval to offer a publicly traded ETF designed to track the price of […]
3 Altcoins to Accumulate Before the Next Bull Cycle
Timing matters more than hype during quiet market phases. Strong altcoins usually show progress before prices react. This article highlights three projects positioned for the next bull cycle. Each network shows real adoption, steady development, and expanding use cases. Ethereum leads smart contracts. Tron dominates stablecoin transfers. Toncoin connects blockchain services with social platforms. These […]
Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000
Spot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor demand after last week’s strong inflows.
South Korean Prosecutors Investigate Disappearance of Seized Bitcoin After Internal Custody Failure
South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of seized Bitcoin after an internal custody failure exposed wallet credentials. The case surfaced during a routine inspection at the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office. Depending on the price of Bitcoin, local media estimate the losses at 70 billion to 100 billion won. Law enforcement thinks a loss happened […]
Ripple Breakout Watch: This XRP Pattern Signals $5 Target
Ripple’s token is trading around $1.91 at press time, with a 24-hour trading volume of over $2.3 billion. It has declined 2% in the past day and 8% over the last week. As traders monitor key support levels, new technical setups are gaining attention, including a chart pattern that may signal a move toward $5.00. […]