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• Decentralization: An Opportunity in Plain Sight

  11-06-2018 14:56
  Blockchain has the potential to further disrupt the location and services provided by traditional global hubs
  
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• What the CLARITY Act is actually trying to clarify in crypto markets

  26-01-2026 17:13 via cointelegraph.com
  The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight.
  
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• Bitcoin due dollar-fueled macro bottom as traders dismiss $88K bounce

  26-01-2026 17:10 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls.
  
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• What happens as Europe enforces MiCA and the US delays crypto rules

  26-01-2026 16:50 via cointelegraph.com
  As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.
  
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• Gold Hits Record $5K While Bitcoin Struggles To Keep Pace

  26-01-2026 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  Gold shone brightly today, racing to a new high while crypto took the back seat, and the gap between the two assets opened wide.On Monday, the precious metal moved past the $5,000 mark, registering a price point market sentinels had not witnessed before. Bitcoin, by contrast, failed to keep pace and traded well below its recent highs.
  Gold Hits Record Levels
  Safe-haven demand pushed gold sharply higher. Prices were up above $5k an ounce and inked roughly $5,110 at the peak. Silver, for its part,
  
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• UK banks block or delay 40% of crypto exchange transfers: Survey

  26-01-2026 15:13 via cointelegraph.com
  A new UK Cryptoasset Business Council report found that almost all major banks are imposing blanket limits or blocks on transfers to crypto exchanges, effectively debanking crypto users.
  
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• Crypto users affected in massive 149M infostealer data dump

  26-01-2026 14:49 via cointelegraph.com
  A researcher uncovered a 149 million-record credential dump from infostealer malware, including 420,000 Binance logins, exposing growing risks to crypto users.
  
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• Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 2,932 Bitcoin amid market sell-off

  26-01-2026 14:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Strategy acquired $264 million of Bitcoin last week during the market pullback, lifting its holdings to more than 712,000 BTC, according to a Monday SEC filing.
  
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• XRP Ledger Congestion Could Burn 1 Billion Coins A Year, Developer Claims

  26-01-2026 14:30 via newsbtc.com
  Software Engineer and founder of various AI start ups Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) argues on X that most XRP burn projections are understated because they assume today’s low transaction fees persist even under heavy network usage. In his framing, sustained congestion on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could push fees higher via the protocol’s load-scaling mechanics, potentially destroying on the order of one billion XRP annually.
  XRPL Load Factor Could Turn Fees Into A Major XRP Burn
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• Bitcoin Coinbase Premium stays deeply negative: Is $66K BTC price next?

  26-01-2026 14:20 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin dipped below $87,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit 12-month lows, signalling weak US demand and with technicals hinting at a $66,000 BTC price target.
  
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• In the battle of chains, distribution is king

  26-01-2026 13:30 via cointelegraph.com
  The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network participants and create new competitive landscapes.
  
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• Global Liquidity Says Bitcoin Is Extremely Undervalued – Here’s The ‘Real’ Figure

  26-01-2026 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto pundit Kyle Chassé has pointed to the rising global liquidity to prove that Bitcoin is currently undervalued. His comments come as fiat currencies like the Dollar and Yen continue to weaken amid concerns about governments’ fiscal policies. 
  Global Liquidity Points To A Bitcoin Target Of $270,000
  In an X post, Kyle Chassé shared an accompanying chart highlighting a Bitcoin target of $270,000 based on rising global liquidity. The pundit stated that the herd says tha
  
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• Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last Yen intervention, but there's a catch

  26-01-2026 12:34 via cointelegraph.com
  Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as talk of Japan's intervention returns.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyst Forecasts 72.86% Crash To $30,000

  26-01-2026 11:30 via newsbtc.com
  A new Bitcoin price prediction has been put forward following a long-term technical analysis shared on the social media platform X by crypto analyst Leshka.eth. The analysis compares Bitcoin’s current structure on the weekly timeframe to the 2021 market peak, showing how price behavior is repeating an identical pattern. 
  Based on how Bitcoin has interacted with a rising multi-year channel in previous cycles, the analysis proposes a projection as to how Bitcoin could be setting up for
  
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• Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025

  26-01-2026 11:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana.
  
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• BTC price 'bottoming phase' ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

  26-01-2026 11:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin price analysis forecast a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets.
  
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• Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $680M

  26-01-2026 11:02 via cointelegraph.com
  Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.
  
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• Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $670M

  26-01-2026 11:02 via cointelegraph.com
  Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.
  
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• Metaplanet lifts 2026 revenue outlook despite $680M Bitcoin impairment

  26-01-2026 11:02 via cointelegraph.com
  Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.
  
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• Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M

  26-01-2026 10:10 via cointelegraph.com
  Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart contract vulnerability saw up to $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.
  
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• South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation

  26-01-2026 09:53 via cointelegraph.com
  South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.
  
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• Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei

  26-01-2026 09:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.
  
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• Crypto.Casino Launches to Bring Transparency and Trust to Crypto Casinos

  26-01-2026 07:18 via crypto-news.net
  Naxxar, Malta, January 26th, 2026, PlayNewswire Crypto.Casino, a new independent review and feedback platform, today announced the official launch of its website, designed to help players navigate the crypto casino space with greater confidence, transparency, and trust. As cryptocurrency-based gambling platforms continue to grow rapidly, players often face limited information, inconsistent standards, and a lack... Read more
  
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• CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle

  26-01-2026 07:02 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.
  
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• UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules

  26-01-2026 06:40 via cointelegraph.com
  The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.
  
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• Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus

  26-01-2026 06:20 via cointelegraph.com
  ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.
  
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• Solana (SOL) Slips Further As Bears Target Deeper Support Zones

  26-01-2026 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Solana failed to settle above $132 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $130 and might struggle to start a recovery wave.SOL price started a fresh decline below $132 and $130 against the US Dollar.
  The price is now trading below $130 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $126 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $118
  
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• Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase

  26-01-2026 05:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.
  
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• XRP Price Bearish Continuation Confirmed As Downside Pressure Builds

  26-01-2026 05:18 via newsbtc.com
  XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.880. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it remains below $1.920.XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.90 zone.
  The price is now trading below $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.885 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.90.XRP Price Dips Further
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• Gold hits record high over $5K, further diverging from Bitcoin

  26-01-2026 04:31 via cointelegraph.com
  Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in January.
  
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