$875 Million Wiped Out as Trump’s Europe Tariffs Trigger Crypto Crash
President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland triggered $875 million in crypto liquidations within 24 hours, with Bitcoin sliding 3% to $92,000 as traders slashed risk exposure. The tariff shock sent shockwaves through global markets during thin holiday trading, forcing 90% of liquidated positions to unwind into longs […]
Bipartisan Senators Warn Crypto Bill Could Weaken Money Laundering Enforcement
Senate Judiciary leaders Chuck Grassley and senators have warned that a provision in Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott’s crypto bill could curtail law enforcement’s ability to prosecute money laundering and other illicit financial crimes. The provision would exempt certain blockchain software developers from financial licensing requirements. According to Politico, Grassley and Durbin wrote in a […]
XRP Is Doing Something It Hasn’t Done Since 2021: Here’s Why It Matters
XRP is flashing a rare relative-strength signal against ETH, according to crypto analyst Matt Hughes (“The Great Mattsby”), who points to a 2-week Ichimoku cloud flip that he says hasn’t meaningfully held as support since 2021. With XRP also boxed inside a defined USD range on lower timeframes, Hughes frames the next phase as a […]
Coinbase accused of “rug pull” as the White House weighs killing the CLARITY Act over yield
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly sparred with crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett this week after she questioned the exchange’s stance on crypto regulation, prompting an exchange that quickly spilled onto social media and reignited tensions between industry leaders and the broader community. Senate Banking postponed its planned Jan. 15 markup of the CLARITY Act, leaving timing […]
Binance Restores AUD Deposits and Withdrawals for All Verified Australian Users
Binance Australia has restored Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals for verified users, ending a service gap that lasted since mid-2023. The change allows customers to move funds directly between local bank accounts and the exchange. The update became fully available in January 2026 after months of phased testing. The return of direct banking marks a […]
Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets.
Why Is Ripple’s Price Down Today and What’s Next for XRP?
Ripple’s native cross-border token joined the rest of the cryptocurrency market in an early Monday morning price correction, dropping below $2.00 for the first time since January 2. Moreover, the token plunged to its lowest price since the start of the year at $1.84 before recovering some of the losses to the current $1.97. This […]
LINK Breakout Holds Firm While Whales Shift $4.8M in Capital
Chainlink — LINK, has attracted renewed attention after large holders moved decisively during a critical price phase. One whale pulled millions worth of LINK from Binance within days. That move occurred as price consolidated, not after a blow off top. Traders noticed the timing and intent. Accumulation during calm periods often signals confidence. With structure […]
PI Breakdown Alert: Pi Network Price Slips Toward All-Time Lows
After weeks of stagnation when it seemed that Pi Network’s native token is immute to any market moves in either direction, the asset has plummeted hard in the past 12 hours or so. The most obvious reason is not related to anything within the Pi Network ecosystem. Instead, all eyes are focused on the escalating […]
Ethereum Transactions Hit Record High as Fees Fall to Multi-Year Lows
Ethereum is handling more transactions than at any point in its history while charging users some of the lowest fees seen in years. Key Takeaways: Ethereum is processing record transaction volumes while gas fees have fallen to the lowest levels. Recent protocol upgrades and rising layer-2 usage have expanded capacity and eased pressure on mainnet […]
India Central Bank Suggests BRICS CBDC Link-Up As Members Look Beyond Dollar Rails
India’s central bank wants BRICS members to connect their official digital currencies, aiming to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier as geopolitics harden and more countries look for rails that rely less on the US dollar. Reuters reported Monday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended that the government place a CBDC connectivity […]
ASTER Rockets 120%: How Long Can the Bulls Stay in Control?
Aster — ASTER, recently grabbed market attention after a sharp pullback followed a powerful rally. A brief 5% retracement came after a 10% surge that mirrored broader crypto recovery. Traders did not panic. Instead, momentum stayed intact as fresh narratives fueled confidence. Sector rotation, strong partnerships, and rising on-chain signals pushed ASTER back into focus. […]