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Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! US Representative Ritchie Torres is preparing a new bill to prevent government officials from using private information to profit from prediction markets. The decision follows concerns over a recent trade that generated large profits linked to reports of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture.According to journalist Jake Sherman, who shared details on X, Torres will propose the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! Sidechains in Crypto Explained EASILY (Animated)…
In brief Bitcoin extended a January rebound, but positioning in perpetual futures has remained flat, leaving analysts cautious about the strength of the move. Futures and spot signals point to limited conviction, with open interest well below prior peaks, an ask-skewed order book, and weak U.S. spot demand. Options markets have turned more constructive, though analysts say recent upside interest reflects short-covering and volatility trades rather than fresh directional bets. Bitcoin’s ascent since the start of 2026 has pushed it close to $95,000, its highest level in six weeks. Although the general crypto market outlook is improving, a closer look…
Key takeaways:XRP’s technical setup is turning bullish, with breakout patterns signaling trend continuation.Institutional demand is absorbing supply, as ETF inflows and falling exchange balances tighten liquidity.XRP (XRP) started 2026 on a strong footing, rallying about 18.5% in the first five days to reach above $2.16.The gains mirrored upside moves across the crypto market, as the net valuation of all cryptocurrencies, led by top coins, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), jumped 7.30% year-to-date. XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingViewAmid improving fundamentals and technical strength, here are three bullish XRP signals that could drive further price rallies in the coming months.XRP breaks out…
Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Bitcoin mining has long been portrayed as harmful to the climate. Many argued that it wastes vast amounts of energy, strains power grids, and undermines global climate goals – claims that have become a common part of public debate. However, this narrative is increasingly being challenged as more data and analysis emerge. Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Debunking Bitcoin Mining Myths ESG expert Daniel Batten has pushed back…
After a year of steady decline, the “memecoin dominance” ratio, a key metric tracking the sector’s share of the total altcoin market, has abruptly reversed course from historic lows.This came as the total capitalization of meme assets reclaimed the $50 billion mark and tokens such as PEPE, BONK, and FLOKI posted outsized double-digit gains to start the year.The surge is forcing institutional managers and retail traders alike to confront a critical question: Is this a fleeting spasm of post-holiday speculation, or the early bellwether for a broader market rotation?Data from market intelligence firm CryptoQuant highlights the severity of the shift.…
Buterin frames Ethereum’s progress as a structural shift, not a performance tweak, pointing to live code already reshaping the network. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin over the weekend declared that the blockchain trilemma, the long-held belief that a network cannot simultaneously achieve decentralization, security, and scalability, has been solved. His statement marks a pivotal claim for the ecosystem, asserting that this breakthrough is no longer theoretical but is being realized through live technology on the network. Live Upgrades Shift Ethereum’s Network Design In a detailed post shared on X on January 3, Buterin argued that the rollout of PeerDAS on…
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have continued their march higher, indicating improving investor sentiment and sustained demand from the bulls.
It seems that the U.S. Marshall Service (USMS) has sold the $6.3 million worth of bitcoin that Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill paid the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as a fee that was part of their guilty plea. In doing so, it has potentially violated Executive Order (EO) 14233, which mandates that bitcoin acquired via criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings should be held as part of the United States’ Strategy Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). If the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the federal judicial district in which the Samourai case was to be tried,…
Rongchai Wang Jan 05, 2026 14:35 AAVE price prediction shows bullish momentum building with technical indicators pointing to $185-195 targets as Aave breaks above key resistance levels. The cryptocurrency market is closely watching Aave as technical indicators suggest a potential breakout from current consolidation levels. With AAVE trading at $165.43, multiple signals are aligning for a strategic move higher, making this AAVE price prediction particularly compelling for traders seeking medium-term opportunities. AAVE Price Prediction Summary • AAVE short-term target (1 week): $177-180 (+7-9%) • Aave medium-term forecast (1 month): $185-195 range (+12-18%) •…
What should Trump change the name of “Venezuela” to now that… I guess we own them? Strange times. Even Stranger is when did you finally accept that crypto is officially dead? Crypto regulation news killed it. No more hype, no more JPEG monkeys, no more pumps, no more dumps, no more nothing except eternal bears and crab. Open criminals have completely captured the market and crypto is effectively dead, both as a financial instrument and an ideal. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 (Source: CoinGecko) Now, obviously, if you’re a long-time fan of 99Bitcoins, you know I’m being…