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A Tennessee man accused of stealing $11 million worth of XRP from the widow of country music legend George Jones has filed a countersuit.

300 characters: Bitwise’s 2026 Benchmark Survey has shown advisors staying bullish: 99% plan to hold or add crypto in 2026, and 65% see Bitcoin above $110K. Charts show BTC stabilizing near $90K, with $100K–$103K as the key weekly hurdle before $116K–$120K. Support holds at $67K–$70K; $93.5K is the next test, soon. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bitwise Survey Shows 99% Of Crypto Investors Plan to Hold or Add in 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

ETHGas has rolled out $GWEI as a governance token for a structured blockspace market, pairing pre-confirmations, commitments, and instant settlement with staking into veGWEI for voting on parameters, treasury use, incentives, and upgrades as gas prices have remained low. Genesis Harvest airdrop set. The post ETHGas Launches GWEI: Can This New Protocol Finally End Ethereum’s Gas Wars? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation. Stablecoins emerged as a topic during JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, with executives expressing support for blockchain technology while warning that certain stablecoin designs could threaten the regulated banking system. The comments came in response to a question from Evercore analyst Glenn Schorr, who asked about stablecoins in light of recent industry lobbying by the American Bankers Association and ongoing congressional markups related to digital asset legislation. Responding to the question, JPMorgan chief financial officer Jeremy Barnum said the bank’s position aligns with the intent of the GENIUS Act, which seeks to establish guardrails around stablecoin issuance. Read more

Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000. Key takeaways: Ether trades near $3,200 as weaker network usage and US economic uncertainty limit its price upside. Layer-2 networks drive most Ethereum activity, but cheaper rival blockchains reduce the chance of Ether reclaiming $4,000 soon. Read more

The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win.

Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to invest in a former New York City mayor's memecoin project. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he does not own cryptocurrency and has no plans to invest in digital assets, distancing himself from crypto-related initiatives promoted by his predecessor. Speaking to the press at Samson Stages, Mamdani responded “no” when asked whether he held any cryptocurrency, adding that he also had no interest in buying the NYC Token launched earlier this week by former mayor Eric Adams. Adams launched a new memecoin, the NYC Token, on Monday in his first major public move since leaving office. He said proceeds from the token would support education initiatives and other social causes. However, the token faced “rug pull” allegations after unverified reports that the team intentionally removed liquidity, causing investors to lose millions of dollars. The details were not publicly known at the time...

Monero breaks into all-time-high territory while Dash records its largest move since October. The privacy sector is heating up—here's what's driving it.

Pepe is down, but not out, after its 80% New Year's surge – a higher low here could mean another leg up for Pepe price predictions. The post Pepe Coin Price Prediction: PEPE Pulls Back After 80% Rally – Is This the Last Dip Before It Goes Even Higher? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will deploy AI across classified networks as critics continue to warn about Grok.

Semler Scientific shareholders approved Strive's acquisition in an all-stock deal, but both Bitcoin treasury stocks dropped on the news.

On Jan. 13, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full text of the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) ahead of its expected markup this week. The 278-page draft abandons the strategy of picking winners on a token-by-token basis. Instead, it constructs a comprehensive “lane system” that assigns jurisdiction based on the […] The post Here’s how the US government now offers a path to a new all-time high for Bitcoin and crypto CLARITY appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin long-term holders showed early capitulation as LTH SOPR dipped below 1.0, signaling some six-month-plus holders sold at a loss.

From Braintree to Project Blueprint, Bryan Johnson views crypto and longevity as a unified war against systemic decay.

Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming intends to lead the way when it comes to publicly traded firms productively using their ETH.

U.S. CPI has risen 0.3% m/m in December to 2.7% y/y as shelter rose 0.4%. Core has held at 0.2% m/m and 2.6% y/y, fitting a January rate-hold view into the Jan. 29, 2026 FOMC. Bitcoin traded near $92,177; CME FedWatch odds sat in the high-70% range for no change. Deribit DVOL stayed subdued as well. The post U.S. CPI Prints 0.3% in Dec; BTC Holds $92K as Rate-Hold Odds Firm appeared first on Cryptonews.

The POTUS has spoken from Detroil and has made multiple controversial remarks.

Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190. Solana (SOL) is getting more attention from traders now that its price structure is tightening beneath a key resistance zone. After months of consolidation, analysts suggest the altcoin may be preparing for a decisive trend break. Key takeaways: Solana has formed a high-time-frame cup and handle pattern, with a breakout target around $180 to $190. Read more

Law enforcement seized $200,000 belonging to a Massachusetts victim who wired more than $500,000 into a suspected fake crypto trading platform.

YZi Labs has made an eight-figure investment in Genius Trading, an onchain terminal aggregating spot, perps, and copy trading across ten blockchains. Changpeng Zhao has joined as advisor. Genius has used a non-custodial Ghost Order system to mask execution patterns as onchain volume has grown fast. The post YZi Labs Injects 8-Figures Into Genius Trading as CZ Joins as Advisor appeared first on Cryptonews.