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XRP trades back above $2, and soaring institutional investor flows suggest the altcoin’s rally is just getting started. XRP (XRP) is holding above $2, but the move has yet to confirm a bullish shift, with a stronger technical validation expected at higher levels, according to an analyst. Key takeaways: XRP reclaimed its 50-day moving average in early January, signaling early signs of a trend reversal. Read more

Z.AI released GLM-Image, trained entirely on Huawei chips, as Beijing moves to block Nvidia H200 imports in a push for AI self-reliance.

Bitcoin’s price rallied above $95,000 during the last 24 hours, signalling a definitive shift in market structure rather than a simple volatility spike. According to CryptoSlate's data, the top crypto rose by more than 3% to reach a high of over $96,000, its highest price level since mid-November. BTC has retraced to $95,028 as of […] The post Bitcoin just wiped out $600 million in bets, triggering a “mechanical” loop that forces prices toward $100k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

We are mid-January, and the crypto market is starting to look better. Bitcoin has reclaimed $95,000, and price prediction for altcoins like XRP, PEPE, and Maxi Doge are turning higher.These altcoins remain some of the strongest in the market and offer solid upside potential going forward.Fundamentally, XRP is as strong as it gets. Meanwhile, memecoins […] The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 14 January – XRP, PEPE, Maxi Doge appeared first on Cryptonews.

BonkFun has reset meme coin launch economics on Solana, introducing zero creator fees through its BONK Classic model as competition intensifies among launchpads. The post BonkFun Slashes Creator Fees to 0% to Revive ‘2024 Glory’ — Are Meme Coin Launchpad Wars Back? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto. Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Texas as part of a strategy to move deeper into AI and high-performance computing (HPC). In a Wednesday announcement, CleanSpark said it had entered a definitive agreement to buy 447 acres of land in Brazoria County, Texas as part of plans to develop a 300 megawatt (MW) data center, which could potentially be expanded to 600 MW. Combined with another initiative in the area, the data centers are “designed for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.” ”The demand for scaled, AI-native compute continues to accelerate, and access to transmission-level power in strategically advantageous regions has become increasingly constrained,” said CleanSpark chairman and CEO Matt Schultz. Read more

Ethereum has broken above $3,330 with rising volume and open interest, setting the stage for a potential move toward the $4,000 level.

Mantra restructures and slashes staff following the OM token crash, concentrating resources on core projects and long-term growth in its blockchain RWA ecosystem. The post Mantra Slashes Staff and Restructures Following ‘Brutal’ OM Token Collapse appeared first on Cryptonews.

The listings give investors local-currency exposure to spot and staking-based crypto products through a regulated exchange, marking Bitwise's latest move in Europe. Digital asset manager Bitwise has listed seven crypto exchange-traded products denominated in Swedish krona on Nasdaq Stockholm, giving Swedish investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin, Ether and Solana. According to a Wednesday announcement, the SEK-denominated ETPs are available to retail and professional investors through existing brokerage accounts and may qualify for Sweden’s tax-advantaged ISK savings structure, depending on the platform. The listings include the Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) products backed by institutional custody, as well as staking-linked ETPs tied to ETH and Solana (SOL). Bitwise also listed a diversified MSCI Digital Assets Select 20 ETP tracking the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, along with a hybrid product combining exposure to Bitcoin and gold. Read more

XRP bounces from key support vs gold, ETF inflows rise, and charts show bullish structure as price eyes breakout above $3.65 ATH.

Bitcoin inches toward $100,000 as ETH and select altcoins look to make fresh 2026 highs. Do technical charts confirm that the bull market has restarted? Key points: Bitcoin is showing considerable strength in the short term, opening the gates for a rally to $100,000 and then to $107,500. Select major altcoins are showing strength, but Monero (XMR) is leading from the front. Read more

Over 13.4 million tokens have been erased between mid-2021 and 2025, according to a new analysis by CoinGecko.

The blockchain lender's new OPEN platform hosts equities registered natively onchain, bypassing DTCC and allowing DeFi-based lending.

The Zcash Foundation is the latest crypto organization to say the SEC has backed off, joining the likes of Coinbase and Ripple.

The spike reflects utility-driven growth, with lower fees and smoother Layer-2 activity after the Fusaka upgrade attracting new users.

The investigation into Zcash, launched with an SEC subpoena over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings,” ended this week, according to the foundation. The foundation behind Zcash (ZEC) said that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not pursue an enforcement action into the privacy coin after the end of an investigation launched in 2023. In a Wednesday notice, the Zcash Foundation said the SEC “concluded its review” over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings” and would not recommend enforcement actions or changes. According to the foundation, the regulatory probe started in August 2023 after it received a subpoena from the SEC. “This outcome reflects our commitment to transparency and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements,” said the foundation. “Zcash Foundation remains focused on advancing privacy-preserving financial infrastructure for the public good.” Read more

Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman argues that ETH's lagging price masks strengthening fundamentals that could reshape how the token is valued in 2026. Ether’s price performance left many investors frustrated last cycle. While other assets captured attention with faster rallies, ETH has struggled to keep pace, raising questions about whether Ether is losing relevance or simply being misunderstood. In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, offered a very different perspective. Rather than focusing on short-term price action, Raman pointed to a growing gap between market sentiment and Ether’s (ETH) underlying fundamentals, which he says may define the opportunity in 2026. Raman highlighted Ethereum’s continued dominance in areas that matter most to institutions. Today, the Ethereum network and its layer-2 chains host the majority of stablecoin activity, within a market that exceeds $300 billion globally. Ethereum is also the leading network for tokenized real-world assets, with data sh...

Bitcoin rallied to $97,500, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back? Bitcoin’s (BTC) start-of-year recovery continued into the second week of January as the cryptocurrency made fresh 2026 highs above $96,000. The rally confirmed a new higher high structure, and traders are hopeful that a rally above $100,000 is the next target. Key takeaways: Bitcoin secured a daily close above $95,000, confirming a higher high and weakening near-term resistance. Read more

Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he hopes to advance the crypto market structure bill, but some issues are unresolved.

While Congress pushes ahead with the CLARITY Act, the unfinished fight over how the U.S. draws the line between “crypto” and “securities” is spilling into public view, and into a familiar blame game. Online, critics argue the bill’s structure could hardwire advantages for regulated incumbents, with centralized platforms accused of quietly backing tweaks that would […] The post Crypto yields expose the exact amount banks are underpaying you, and why they want Congress to ban it appeared first on CryptoSlate.