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• I'm Really Into Blockchain. I Blockchain Everything!

  14-11-2017 14:30
  Imagine saying “I’m interested in ledger.” Must we accept this increasingly ubiquitous usage of the word "blockchain" as an unavoidable fact of life?
  
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• More XRP Than Cash? “You’re A Genius”, Analyst Says

  18-01-2026 19:30 via newsbtc.com
  A sharp comment from a well-known XRP Ledger developer has sparked fresh debate around savings, inflation, and what smart money looks like today.Bird, the developer behind the XRPL-based meme coin DROP, drew attention after saying that anyone holding more value in XRP than in their bank account is a “genius.”
  The word choice was bold, and it quickly spread across social media, pulling in both supporters and critics.
  Genius Or Gamble In An Inflation Era
  According to Bird, the label ha
  
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• The CLARITY Act stalling is positive for the crypto industry: Analyst

  18-01-2026 19:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Overregulation of the crypto industry would negatively impact markets and gut decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Michaël van de Poppe.
  
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• Ethereum Network Activity Explodes, Market Structure Points To Upside Continuation

  18-01-2026 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum is showing signs of strength on two critical fronts at the same time. On-chain activity has climbed to record levels, reflecting heavier real usage across the network, while long-term technical structure is leaning towards upside continuation.
  Together, these signals suggest that Ethereum’s current phase may be more than just sideways movement, as underlying data points to sustained demand and constructive price behavior.Ethereum Daily Transactions Reach New High
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• Bitcoin Long Signal That Preceded 370% Move Is About To Go Off Again — What To Know

  18-01-2026 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  Going into the weekend, the price of Bitcoin was unable to sustain the bullish momentum it displayed earlier in the past week. Since Friday, January 16th, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, repudiated by the price resistance above, now trades in a tight consolidatory bracket. Interestingly, this period of silence has been deemed transient, as recent on-chain data suggests an exciting time ahead for the BTC price.
  Kimchi Premium Flips Positive As Local Demand Sees Buildup 
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• What’s Driving The $1.42 Billion Comeback In Spot Bitcoin ETFs?

  18-01-2026 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  Fresh money poured back into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, giving the market a clear jolt after a quiet month. The inflows totaled about $1.42 billion, the biggest weekly pickup since early October. That rush pushed prices higher for a time and pulled a lot of attention back to these regulated funds.Institutional Demand Comes Back
  Reports say big, familiar investors are rejoining these funds. Managers with large pools of capital are using ETFs to get Bitcoin exposure in a way that fits standar
  
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• Vitalik calls for a ‘garbage collection’ function to stop Ethereum bloat

  18-01-2026 12:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s push to add new features while preserving backward compatibility is inflating protocol complexity, calling for a “garbage collection” process.
  
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• SUI Price Breakout Next? Analyst Sets $2.3 Short-Term Target

  18-01-2026 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  The SUI price struggled to replicate its early-year momentum over the past week despite the general market seeing renewed optimism. The altcoin’s price mostly moved sideways, oscillating between the $1.70 – $1.90 levels. According to a popular analyst on the social media platform X, this slight inactivity might be a bullish signal of what is to come over the next few weeks.
  Is SUI On The Verge Of A 30% Surge?
  In a January 18 post on the X platform, crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared
  
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• Crypto’s decentralization promise breaks at interoperability

  18-01-2026 12:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto’s interoperability layer reveals a gap between the industry’s decentralization narrative and how value actually moves across blockchains.
  
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• 80% of hacked crypto projects never ‘fully recover,’ expert warns

  18-01-2026 10:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws.
  
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• Bitcoin Records Large Exchange Inflows As Price Climbs — What Next For BTC?

  18-01-2026 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin recently failed to overcome the $97,000 resistance following its price surge seen in mid-January. At the moment, the leading cryptocurrency has taken on a state of inertia, with no significant movement in either direction seen. However, an investigation of on-chain dynamics has recently revealed that trouble might be looming for the flagship cryptocurrency.
  Sudden Inflows: Caution Or Opportunity?
  In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, key opinion leader CryptoZeno shares a potentially foreb
  
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• China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments

  18-01-2026 08:10 via cointelegraph.com
  In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform.
  
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• XRP Funding Rates Point To Possible Price Breakout – Details

  18-01-2026 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  The XRP market recorded a net negative performance in the past week, resulting in a minor 1% price decline. A very volatile market movement saw the altcoin trade as high as $2.17 before returning below the $2.10 resistance. As XRP investors eagerly await the next market move, recent on-chain data shows evidence of another impending price breakout.
  XRP Negative Funding Rates Fuel Positive Market Bias
  In exchange activity, funding rates refer to periodic payment mechanisms used in perpetual future
  
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• Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soars

  18-01-2026 05:49 via cointelegraph.com
  The massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year.
  
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• Analyst Reveals How Far Bitcoin Price Will Crash If The Uptrend Doesn’t Continue

  18-01-2026 02:30 via newsbtc.com
  A warning signal is flashing on the charts, with market analysts predicting that the Bitcoin price could collapse again soon. According to technical analysis, if BTC fails to continue its uptrend, it could repeat the bear-market crash from past cycles, potentially dragging its price down by double-digit percentages. 
  Bitcoin Price To Repeat 2022 Bear Market Crash?
  Crypto analyst Tyrex believes that Bitcoin may be approaching a critical turning point if the current uptrend fails to hold. In
  
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• Adapt or die: Solana Labs CEO opposes Buterin’s approach to blockchain longevity

  18-01-2026 02:15 via cointelegraph.com
  Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said Solana fees could fund AI-assisted development to write and improve Solana’s codebase in the future.
  
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• Ethereum Maintains Structural Strength Despite Resistance Near $3,400

  18-01-2026 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum continues to show resilience, holding its ground above key support levels even as price faces firm resistance near the $3,400 zone. The ability to sustain strength after recent gains highlights improving market structure, suggesting that buyers remain in control. As long as ETH stays supported above its critical trend levels, the broader upside narrative remains intact despite near-term hesitation.
  Daily Bull Market Support Band Holds As Key Reversal Zone
  Luca, in a recent ETH update sh
  
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• XRP Wave C Push On The Way: What Could Send Price Below $2?

  17-01-2026 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  XRP’s price action is trading just above $2, but technical analysis of mid-term charts shows a more complex corrective structure for what comes next. 
  According to a technical analysis shared by CasiTrades on X, XRP may still have one more bullish push ahead before the structure turns lower. The chart showing the analysis outlines a developing Elliott Wave sequence that could first lift XRP’s price higher, then open the door to a breakdown if support levels fail.B Wave Dips Hint
  
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• Coinbase CEO denies White House clash, says negotiations are ongoing

  17-01-2026 23:06 via cointelegraph.com
  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the industry is working on several ideas to help community banks in the CLARITY market structure bill.
  
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• Ethereum Futures Volume Hits Highest Level On Binance Since Mid-December — Details

  17-01-2026 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the week, Ethereum struggled to sustain any significant move to the upside. Although the second-largest cryptocurrency reclaimed the $3,300 price level, it could not break above $3,400 to continue its path towards higher price levels. As it stands, it appears that the Ether token is taking on a short-term bearish structure. However, an on-chain evaluation has recently been put out, which suggests that market participants might be gearing up for a significant move in the near-term.
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• Steak ’n Shake claims $10M boost to Bitcoin reserve from BTC sales

  17-01-2026 21:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.
  
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• Steak 'n Shake announces $10M notional increase on Bitcoin holdings

  17-01-2026 21:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.
  
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• Bitcoin Holds Key Support As Weekend Liquidity Sets In — $98,200 And $107,500 In Focus

  17-01-2026 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin remains anchored above key support as weekend trading unfolds, keeping $98,200 and $107,500 in focus. Market participants are watching closely to see if the uptrend can continue or if the weekend liquidity will trigger a test of lower levels. The next few sessions could define BTC’s short-term trajectory.
  Key Support Holds: $94,630 Remains Crucial
  According to a recent post by Kamile Uray, Bitcoin is still holding strong above the $89,326 support level, and as long as it remains ab
  
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• 'Obscure' laws stall Bitcoin reserve: White House Crypto Council director

  17-01-2026 19:36 via cointelegraph.com
  The bill is still a "priority," White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt said, but interagency legalities remain a challenge.
  
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• AVAX Pushes Toward $18 As Key Resistance Looms: Analyst

  17-01-2026 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche protocol, is ready for a potential price breakout following another week of significant mixed price action. In line with the widespread crypto market uplift, the altcoin had initially surged as high as $14.85 before retracing below the $13.50 price. According to analyst Ali Martinez, AVAX now lies at another critical price juncture, with the next price move likely to determine its short-term trend.
  Here’s Why AVAX Must Clear $14.83 Resistance 
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• Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Amid Rising Criticism

  17-01-2026 17:30 via newsbtc.com
  Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back on critics who say companies that hold Bitcoin are reckless. He told a podcast that buying Bitcoin should be seen as a choice about where to put cash, not as a moral failing.He said firms face few good options for idle money, and that Bitcoin is one of those options for companies that can stand big price swings.
  Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Choice
  Based on reports tracking public disclosures, publicly listed firms hold about 1.1 million BTC in total. Th
  
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• Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Finally Flips Positive — Why This Shift Matters

  17-01-2026 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  The price of Bitcoin began the new week on an exciting move to the upside. The premier cryptocurrency recorded a price ascent of about 9%, reaching a high of over $97,000 and falling just short of its past six-figure valuation. Interestingly, a recent on-chain revelation shows that an underlying change was simultaneously taking place as the price of Bitcoin soared on the charts.
  Are The BTC Bulls Back In Control?
  In a January 16 post on social media platform X, crypto analyst Darkfost revea
  
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• Are XRP ETFs About To Act Like Banks? Expert Thinks So

  17-01-2026 14:30 via newsbtc.com
  US Senate debate over a bill called the Clarity Act has reignited discussion about XRP and other crypto products, and how they might be treated under US rules.Reports have disclosed that the bill could give clearer status to tokens that back US-listed ETFs, moving them closer to commodity-style treatment.
  XRP spot ETFs have also drawn large capital, with inflows reaching about $1.37 billion since their November 2025 launch — a figure that underlines why lawmakers and market watchers are pa
  
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• Three reasons why Bitcoin's 'real breakout' toward $107K has begun

  17-01-2026 13:33 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin entered a decisive breakout phase, targeting $107,000 as long-term holder selling fades and BTC continues to leave exchanges, tightening supply.
  
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• Dogecoin RSI Just Entered Historical Oversold Levels Again, Will It Repeat 2021?

  17-01-2026 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Dogecoin Relative Strength Index (RSI) is said to have entered historical oversold levels. This has raised the possibility that the foremost meme coin could repeat its parabolic rally in the 2021 bull cycle. 
  Dogecoin Eyes Parabolic Rally As RSI Enters Oversold Levels
  Crypto analyst Cryptollica has indicated that the Dogecoin price could record another parabolic rally as the RSI enters oversold levels. In an X post, the analyst noted that this is the fourth time in 12 years that the DOG
  
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