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The opening hours of 2026 usher in a wave of crypto market churn, with Bitcoin mining difficulty cresting toward record highs and Ripple unlocking $1 billion in XRP—events that quickly turned trader attention. Bitcoin’s network is flexing its computational muscle, setting the stage for a fres... ... Read full 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 1-1-18

Iran Plans to Sell Advanced Weapons Using Cryptocurrency as Sanctions and Inflation Weigh on Economy

Iran Plans to Sell Advanced Weapons Using Cryptocurrency as Sanctions and Inflation Weigh on Economy

Iran has reportedly announced plans to sell advanced weapons systems using cryptocurrency, executing its international trade amid heavy economic pressure. The announcements come as Iran struggles with high inflation and a sharply weakening national currency, following years of sanctions and restrict…

Crypto’s 2026 investment playbook: Bitcoin, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized assets

Crypto’s 2026 investment playbook: Bitcoin, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized assets

2025 didn’t unfold the way many cryptocurrency investors expected.Although Bitcoin (BTC) peaked almost precisely in line with its historical four-year cycle, the long-anticipated blow-off top never materialized. Notably, Bitcoin’s gains failed to cascade into the broader market, leaving hopes for a …

Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

South Korea’s top money-laundering watchdog has slapped crypto exchange Korbit with a fine worth about ₩2.73 billion, or roughly $1.90 million, after finding widespread lapses in its compliance controls.According to regulator statements and multiple news reports, the move follows an on-site inspecti…

From Bybit to GMX: The 10 biggest crypto hacks of 2025

From Bybit to GMX: The 10 biggest crypto hacks of 2025

2025 was another bruising year for blockchain and cryptocurrency security.Across centralized exchanges, DeFi protocols and infrastructure providers, attackers siphoned an estimated $2.2 billion in the 10 largest incidents — roughly on par with the "nearly $2.2 billion" stolen in 2024, according to C…

 Bitcoin RSI demands breakout as exec says 'RIP' to 4-year BTC price cycle

Bitcoin RSI demands breakout as exec says 'RIP' to 4-year BTC price cycle

Bitcoin opened 2026 at $87,500 as markets geared up for the year’s first Wall Street trading session.Key points:Bitcoin lies in wait at $87,500 for the start of TradFi trading on global markets.RSI and Bollinger Band signals imply major BTC price volatility is due.Market participants say goodbye to…

Bitcoin Breaks Its 4-Year Cycle for the First Time in 14 Years

Bitcoin Breaks Its 4-Year Cycle for the First Time in 14 Years

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, ended its Q4 2025 with a nearly 28% drop, but the bigger story goes beyond price. For the first time in 14 years, Bitcoin failed to follow its famous four-year cycle, surprising traders and long-term holders alike.As 2026 begins, whale accumulation, tight…

Recap: Here Are The Biggest Stories That Shaped Crypto In 2025

Recap: Here Are The Biggest Stories That Shaped Crypto In 2025

As prices recovered through the year, the industry faced a steep market crash on October 11 with single-day liquidation exceeding $19 billion.

Expert Blames “Fast-Moving Retail Crowd” For Bitcoin’s Underwhelming 2025 Performance, Predicts Upsw

Expert Blames “Fast-Moving Retail Crowd” For Bitcoin’s Underwhelming 2025 Performance, Predicts Upsw

While prices are tipped to recover in 2026, Hougan revealed that Trump’s policies will have little to no effect on Bitcoin.

Charles Hoskinson To Ditch X To Focus On Cardano And Midnight, Lines Up Digital Twin Replacement

Charles Hoskinson To Ditch X To Focus On Cardano And Midnight, Lines Up Digital Twin Replacement

Cardano founder has unfurled plans to replace his persona on X (formerly Twitter) with an artificial intelligence (AI) version in 2026. Going forward, Hoskinson confirmed that he will remain in touch with the Cardano and Midnight communities via Discord and YouTube. Hoskinson Says Goodbye To Elon Mu…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Notch $355 Million In Net Inflows, Snapping 7-Day Losing Streak

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Notch $355 Million In Net Inflows, Snapping 7-Day Losing Streak

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $355 million in net inflows Tuesday, breaking a brutal seven-day stretch that saw investors yank $1.12 billion from the products.

Analyst Reveals Why The Bitcoin Price Is Extremely Bearish Right Now

Analyst Reveals Why The Bitcoin Price Is Extremely Bearish Right Now

Bitcoin’s short-term price action is still without bullish momentum, and according to macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg, the longer-term outlook may be deteriorating as well. Henrik Zeberg shared a strongly bearish assessment of the market’s current structure in a post on the social media platform X with…

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges From 2026

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges From 2026

Turkmenistan, a small country with about 7.6 million people and very limited control over the internet, has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges since January 2026.The decision is aimed at attracting fresh investment and reducing dependence on gas exports, while keeping tight rul…