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• MakerDAO Votes to Decrease Stablecoin Fees for First Time in 5 Months

  16-05-2019 19:37
  Dollar-backed stablecoin DAI is trading above a dollar for the first time in a long-time. MakerDAO token holders have voted to decrease fees on the stablecoin in order to address high market demand for DAI.
  
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• Ethereum Price Rips Higher by 8%, Forcing Bears to Reassess

  14-01-2026 04:28 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum price started a major increase above the $3,160 resistance. ETH is now consolidating gains and might dip toward the $3,250 zone.Ethereum started a downside correction after a major rally to $3,375.
  The price is trading above $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,250 zone.Ethereum Price R
  
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• Rattled retail retreats to Bitcoin, Ether after October crash

  14-01-2026 04:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Retail traders fled to Bitcoin and Ether after the October crypto crash last year, adding to an already tough year for altcoins.
  
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• The NYC Token Crash: Allegations Of Rug Pull After $2.5 Million Liquidity Withdrawal

  14-01-2026 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing significant backlash after the crash of his newly launched cryptocurrency, the NYC Token, shortly after its debut on Monday. The token initially soared to a market cap of $580 million but has since fallen sharply to approximately $133 million.
  Eric Adams Under Fire
  In a promotional video, Adams declared, “We’re about to change the game. This thing is about to take off like crazy.” However, the excitement was short-lived as evidenc
  
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• Bitcoin Price Rips Higher, $100K Narrative Gathers Pace

  14-01-2026 03:53 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $92,500. BTC is trading above $95,000 and attempting a close for another increase to $100k.Bitcoin started a decent increase above $92,000 and $94,500.
  The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
  There was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $92,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $94,000 zone.Bitcoin Price Gai
  
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• Spot flows drive Bitcoin surge as analysts tip $100K run next

  14-01-2026 03:27 via cointelegraph.com
  “Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.
  
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• Revolut stablecoin payment volumes surge 156% in 2025: Research

  14-01-2026 03:05 via cointelegraph.com
  The most common stablecoin transfer amounts are in the $100 to $500 range, showing Revolut customers actively use stablecoins for everyday medium-sized payments.
  
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• Bitcoin Decouples From Global Liquidity: Analyst Says Quantum Threat Behind It

  14-01-2026 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has decoupled from the global M2 supply for the first time. Here’s what could be the reason for it, according to the founder of Capriole Investments.
  Bitcoin Has Diverged From The Global M2 Supply Trend
  In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked about how Bitcoin has decoupled from the global liquidity flows recently. Below is the chart cited by Edwards, which compares the year-over-year (YoY) percentage change in BTC to that in the global M2 supply
  
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• Warren seeks delay to World Liberty bank bid until Trump cuts ties

  14-01-2026 02:48 via cointelegraph.com
  “We have never seen financial conflicts or corruption of this magnitude,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren on US President Donald Trump's links to World Liberty Financial.
  
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• Perfect storm of activity sees record surge in new Ethereum wallets

  14-01-2026 02:29 via cointelegraph.com
  An average of 327,000 wallets were created each day on average over the past week, likely pushed by a flurry of financial activity combined with recent network upgrades.
  
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• Futures Frenzy Pushed Crypto Exchange Volume To Nearly $80 Trillion In 2025

  14-01-2026 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to reports, global crypto exchange trading volume jumped to over $79 trillion in 2025, driven largely by futures and perpetual contracts. That surge pushed derivatives to claim most of the market’s activity, while spot trading grew at a much slower pace.Spot Volume Climbs While Futures Explode
  Spot trading finished the year near $18.6 trillion, an increase of roughly 9% versus the prior year. But futures and perpetuals were the real story: they totaled close to $62 trillion, maki
  
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• Bitchat tops app charts in Uganda as authorities cut internet

  14-01-2026 01:10 via cointelegraph.com
  Ugandan officials claimed that they could also shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week, but haven't done so yet.
  
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• Bitcoin Forecast: All-Time High In Sight, But Expert Flags Potential For Bear Market Reversal

  14-01-2026 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a notable surge, approaching its nearest resistance level at $94,000, a barrier that has thus far hindered the cryptocurrency’s return to significant milestones, including the coveted $100,000 mark. Despite this, experts remain optimistic about new all-time highs for Bitcoin within the year.
  Potential Bitcoin Return To $100,000
  Nic Puckrin, a digital asset analyst and co-founder of Coin Bureau, commented on the recent price movements, suggesting tha
  
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• XRP Holders Warned: Patience May Be The Hardest Test As Analysts Eye Large Move

  14-01-2026 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP has lagged behind a modest rebound in the wider crypto market, even as the total market cap climbed by $20 billion this week. According to chartist analysis, the token’s recent calm may be part of a longer pattern that has, in past cycles, ended with sharp gains. Traders watching XRP’s swings are being told the real challenge is holding through slow stretches rather than reacting to short-term price moves.Part Sequence Cited As Historical Pattern
  According to reports from an anal
  
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• Crypto-friendly Old Glory Bank plans Nasdaq listing through SPAC

  13-01-2026 23:14 via cointelegraph.com
  The “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
  
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• Strive shares fall 12% after Semler deal to expand Bitcoin treasury

  13-01-2026 23:04 via cointelegraph.com
  The all-stock deal adds Semler’s 5,048 BTC to Strive’s treasury, lifting total holdings to 12,797.9 BTC and ranking it 11th among public companies.
  
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• Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Near A Profit Flip: A Key Level Comes Into Focus

  13-01-2026 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has started the year on firmer footing, recovering from late-2025 weakness and pushing back toward the $92,000 level. Price action has improved, and short-term momentum has turned constructive, but conviction remains fragile. Despite the rebound, Bitcoin continues to trade within a broader consolidation range that has capped upside since late November.As a result, analysts remain divided. Some see the recent strength as the early phase of a trend reversal, while others warn that the mark
  
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• Yield-bearing stablecoins risk 'dangerous' parallel banking system: JPMorgan CFO

  13-01-2026 22:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation.
  
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• XRP Potential: Four Q1 2026 Triggers That Might Propel Price Beyond $8

  13-01-2026 22:28 via newsbtc.com
  As the cryptocurrency market enters the new year, optimism around XRP is growing, particularly following Standard Chartered’s positive outlook for the altcoin. As NewsBTC reported two weeks ago, the bank projects a significant surge for the token, forecasting a potential new all-time high of $8.
  Recently, market analyst Sam Daodu has identified four key catalysts that could drive XRP toward this major milestone, potentially in the first quarter of the year.
  What Could Drive Prices Higher?
  
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• ETH’s back at $3.2K: Will traders flip the level from resistance to support?

  13-01-2026 22:28 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000.
  
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• New NYC Mayor Mamdani says he holds no crypto, will not buy Adams' memecoin

  13-01-2026 22:16 via cointelegraph.com
  Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to invest in a former New York City mayor's memecoin project.
  
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• Why XRP Is Gearing Up For A Massive Week

  13-01-2026 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto pundit Bird has highlighted why this week could be a massive one for XRP. This comes as market investors keep an eye on key macro events such as the U.S. CPI and also the upcoming CLARITY Act markup. 
  Why This Is A Massive Week For XRP
  In an X post, Bird stated that this is a massive week as the Russell 2000 has rallied to new all-time highs (ATHs). He explained that every previous time that this has happened, XRP has gone on to record a major run. The analyst also alluded to ma
  
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• SOL chart shows ‘masterpiece’ setup to $190 after key trend turns bullish

  13-01-2026 20:40 via cointelegraph.com
  Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190.
  
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• XRP Is At An Unique Moment In History: Developer Calls End Of Suppression

  13-01-2026 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  An XRP Ledger ecosystem developer behind the meme coin DROP is drawing attention after predicting a sharp shift in XRP’s relative value versus bitcoin this year, framing it as the start of a new “price discovery” phase for the token.
  Bird, who posts under @Bird_XRPL, wrote on X yesterday that “5,000 XRP will be worth 1 Bitcoin in 2026,” then clarified his math with a specific price path in mind. “I said I think 5,000 XRP will be worth 1 Bitcoin,” he adde
  
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• Crypto’s 2026 comeback hinges on three outcomes, Wintermute says

  13-01-2026 20:16 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s muted 2025 rally and fading altcoin cycle point to a structural market shift, leaving crypto’s 2026 outlook tied to institutions, rates and retail return.
  
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• SUI Reclaims Key Support With Strength — Is $2.35 The Next Target?

  13-01-2026 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  SUI is starting to show signs of renewed strength after reclaiming a critical high-timeframe support zone. Following a sharp selloff, the price has stabilized above this level, suggesting the downside deviation may be complete. As long as this base continues to hold, momentum could gradually build, putting the $2.35 zone firmly in focus as the next upside test.
  SUI Reclaims Critical HTF Support After Sharp Selloff
  Crypto analyst Scient, in a post on X, revealed that SUI’s recent price acti
  
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• Stablecoin rewards provisions face industry test in Senate crypto bill

  13-01-2026 18:52 via cointelegraph.com
  With the CLARITY Act scheduled for a markup on Thursday, some lawmakers could still be at odds over decentralized finance, stablecoins and ethical concerns.
  
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• ​​Polygon strikes $250M deal for Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin payments push

  13-01-2026 18:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron told Cointelegraph that the acquisitions position the network as a regulated payments platform built to move stablecoins onchain at scale.
  
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• Bitcoin shrugs off CLARITY Act delay by rallying above $93K

  13-01-2026 18:15 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin made new weekly highs above $93,000 despite a delay in the CLARITY Act legislation by US lawmakers. Can BTC hold its gains without a surge in ETF flows and retail investor demand?
  
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• What’s Going On With Bitcoin And The Stock Market? Analyst Breaks It Down

  13-01-2026 17:30 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) and the stock market have experienced sharp price swings and declines since 2025. Because of this volatility, a crypto analyst has warned that the market correction could intensify further in 2026. In a detailed analysis, he outlines a bearish scenario for Bitcoin, suggesting the flagship cryptocurrency could soon face another price crash amid persistent downward pressure in the broader stock market. 
  Analyst Warns Of Major Bitcoin And Stock Market Plunge
  Market analyst Doctor
  
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