Author: Oguz Ozdemir

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Saturday as crypto markets reacted to the US military action in Venezuela.Key points:Bitcoin attempts to hold recent gains as the US mounts an attack on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.Traders remain optimistic about the outlook for BTC price action if certain levels hold.Gold starts to flag on low timeframes as Bitcoin’s gains tap 5% since Christmas.Bitcoin faces “geopolitical pressure” at $90,000Data from TradingView showed BTC price action reversing after highs near $90,940 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewNews that the US had launched airstrikes in the Venezuelan capital Caracas were followed by an announcement from…

XRP price jumped 10% in the last 24 hours, reclaiming the $2 level as bullish momentum spread across the crypto market. XRP flipped BNB to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization as bullish momentum mounts. Bitcoin price surged above the price of $90,000, and Ethereum price rose above $3,000, which pushed XRP.  The level of trading jumped by 190% to reach $4.27 billion, and confidence was restored by the investors. In case the crypto market conditions would be good, XRP may continue to gain in January 2026. Analyst Sees XRP Price  Preparing for Potential Upside Expansion According to the…

XRP has surpassed BNB to emerge as the third-largest cryptocurrency. The increase is driven by a fresh rally and inflows into XRP ETFs worth $13.6 million. It is evident of a new confidence in the token. What is Driving Up XRP Price? According to data from CoinMarketCap, XRP is now second only to Bitcoin and Ethereum in terms of market cap. The rise of XRP is an indication of bigger changes within the crypto market dynamics. BNB had been ranked number three over some time. The flip indicated renewed confidence in XRP following regulatory doubts over the years. The institutional…

Caroline Bishop Jan 03, 2026 05:31 OpenAI and the US Department of Energy have signed an MOU to advance scientific discovery through AI, focusing on initiatives like the ‘Genesis Mission’. OpenAI has taken a significant step towards enhancing scientific discovery by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Energy (DOE). This agreement aims to leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific advancements, as reported by OpenAI. Advancing Scientific Discovery The collaboration between OpenAI and the DOE is set to explore new opportunities in AI and advanced computing to support…

Momentum returns to Dogecoin [DOGE]  just as conflicting on-chain and derivatives signals begin to surface. At press time, Dogecoin jumped more than 12% in a single day, breaking above a long‑standing descending trendline. This breakout came after weeks of tight price consolidation and steadily declining volatility. Looking at the chart, DOGE pushed above key short-term technical levels while momentum indicators improved. However, the breakout occurred alongside a notable rise in exchange-held supply, complicating the bullish narrative. So, is this breakout being supported by real demand, or is risk quietly building beneath the surface? DOGE exchange supply begins to rise Exchange…

A new law signed by President Berdimuhamedov allows crypto activity, but strict internet controls and payment bans remain firmly in place. Turkmenistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading, in a significant policy transformation for one of the world’s most isolated countries with a little over 7 million people. The new law was signed on Thursday by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. New Legislation According to the report by Associated Press, the law places virtual assets under civil law and introduces a licensing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges overseen by the central bank. However, digital assets will not be recognized as a…

Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has outlined a broader strategic vision for the protocol following a contentious governance vote that rejected a proposal to transfer control of Aave’s brand assets and intellectual property to its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).The failed vote has prompted renewed debate within the Aave community over the protocol’s long-term direction and governance structure, an issue Kulechov addressed directly.In a post published Friday on the Aave governance forum, Kulechov argued that the protocol must evolve beyond its core decentralized finance (DeFi) lending business to pursue opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs), institutional lending and consumer-facing financial products. He…

CoW Protocol Overview Our real-time COW to USD price update shows the current CoW Protocol price as $0.22 USD. CoW Protocol Profit Calculator Profit calculation please wait… CoW Protocol (COW) Technical Overview When discussing future trading opportunities of digital assets, it is essential to pay attention to market sentiments. CoW Protocol Prediction Table 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2040 2050 December $0.1988 $0.1988 $0.1988 All Time $0.199 $0.199 $0.199 January $0.189 $0.207 $0.215 February $0.197 $0.214 $0.226 March $0.206 $0.222 $0.237 April $0.215 $0.230 $0.248 May $0.223 $0.238 $0.258 June $0.232 $0.245 $0.269 July $0.241…

Bitcoin’s price action in 2025 pointed to a market shaped less by speculative and impulsive excess and more by macro forces. The bitcoin price traded through a wide range last year. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, bitcoin rallied above $126,000 during mid-to-late-year advances fueled by ETF inflows and optimism around U.S. regulatory clarity. Those highs did not hold. By the fourth quarter, tighter financial conditions and elevated real yields weighed on risk assets. The bitcoin price slid sharply from its peak and ended the year near $87,000. It is on track for its first full-year decline since 2022. While…

Another double-digit dump or a massive rebound ahead? Pi Network’s native token saw the light of day in February 2025 and quickly skyrocketed to a new all-time high of almost $3. As its user base was hyping for new records right around the corner, the trend changed, and the asset plummeted in the following months to an all-time low of $0.172 in early October. It managed to rebound to $0.20 when 2025 came to a close, but that still meant a 93% yearly decline. The question that we now asked ChatGPT is whether 2026 will fare any better, and…