Author: Oguz Ozdemir

Dogecoin [DOGE] has rallied 11.6% in the past 24 hours and was trading at $0.142 at the time of writing. CoinMarketCap data showed that the Daily Trading Volume for the leading memecoin was up 118%. The move made DOGE the best performer among the top 10 crypto assets for the day. The move also lent the sector strength, with memes being some top-performing assets in the short term. Source: CRG on X Bitcoin [BTC] managed to climb above the $90k level, reaching $90.9k on Friday before falling lower. A recent AMBCrypto report noted that Dogecoin showed accumulation on-chain, but was…

XRP spot ETFs have crossed $1 billion in assets under management, with about $1.14 billion spread across five issuers. Net inflows since Nov. 14 sit near $423.27 million.On the same CoinGlass dashboard, XRP itself sits around $1.88, with a market cap of $114.11 billion and about $382.14 million of 24-hour spot volume.If your mental model is the Bitcoin ETF era, where “wrapper demand” and “price repricing” felt welded together, that combination can read like a punchline.But it isn’t.It’s a reminder that ETFs don’t magically lift prices. They route demand through a fairly specific set of pipes.Unless those pipes are pulling…

Just as we talked about why crypto could pump big this 2026 yesterday, Bitcoin price pushed up toward $90,000, while alts like Ethereum and XRP outperformed as BTC dominance slips under 60%. This somehow caught us off guard, especially after weeks of bearish sentiment heading into January. Refusing a breakdown, the market is running higher. Bitcoin jumped with 1% price gain, Ethereum with around 3%, and altcoins followed. XRP rallied close to 6%, easily beating major alts’ daily gains, and sentiment flipped a little after yesterday’s options expiry cleared the board. <!– Last updated: –> Crypto Fear and Greed Index…

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…