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2026

Risk-on is back, says VanEck, as Bitcoin decouples and short-term signals fade

VanEck noted that Bitcoin has decoupled from stock and gold markets after the October deleveraging. Justin d’Anethan said Bitcoin’s rise in a low-leverage environment shows excess speculation has eased. Michaël van de Poppe predicted bitcoin could hit $100,000 after a clean move above $92,000. Global investment management firm VanEck believes the first three months of […]

Bitmine hits 4.73M ETH with biggest 2026 buy amid outflows

Bitmine has increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings to over 4.73 million. The company is adding to its ETH treasury strategy despite market struggles. Ethereum price holds near $2,000. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, has accelerated its Ethereum acquisitions, marking its largest purchase of 2026 so far. According to a company update, Bitmine’s total […]

SOL price stalls below key resistance even as Solana’s fundamentals surge

Solana (SOL) price consolidates near $80 support amid strong fundamentals. Institutional staking and brokerage access boost Solana adoption. Key resistance at $87.65, and a breakout could target $97–$107. Solana’s native token, SOL, has been showing signs of consolidation as it struggles to break through key resistance levels. Despite a slight bounce today, the price remains […]

DeadLock ransomware abuses Polygon blockchain to rotate proxy servers quietly

Group-IB published its report on Jan. 15 and said the method could make disruption harder for defenders. The malware reads on-chain data, so victims do not pay gas fees. Researchers said Polygon is not vulnerable, but the tactic could spread. Ransomware groups usually rely on command-and-control servers to manage communications after breaking into a system. […]

Litecoin price outlook: is $80 next as BTC reclaims $92k?

Litecoin traded to lows of $75 as top altcoins slipped in early US trading. Bitcoin and Ethereum also slid before picking up slight gains. US Department of Justice has opened a criminal probe against Jerome Powell. Litecoin price slipped more than 5% as the cryptocurrency markets experienced a synchronised downturn on Monday, with stocks also […]

Former NYC mayor backed token tumbles on Solana amid liquidity fears

Some crypto community members accused the project team of removing liquidity, sparking rug pull fears. Rune flagged data suggesting $3.4 million was drained from the token’s liquidity pool. Bubblemaps showed $2.5 million in USDC removed near the peak, with $900,000 not returned after partial additions. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a […]

UK’s FCA grants regulatory approval to Ripple

The approval allows limited crypto-related activities but not full financial services authorisation. Registration confirms compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The approval supports Ripple’s expansion in regulated international markets. Ripple has taken a formal step into the regulated UK crypto market after securing approval from the country’s financial watchdog. The development places Ripple […]

Bitcoin stalls near $66K: is a bigger drop coming this week?

Bitcoin price tests $65,000 support amid oversold conditions and weak momentum. Rising US real yields and oil prices weigh on short-term buying pressure. Traders should watch the $68,400 resistance and $65,100 support for the next moves. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of short-term fatigue as it navigates a tricky market environment. After failing to break […]