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AI faces a reality check as investors demand proof it can deliver real value

After businesses and consumers spent 2024 testing out new AI tools and last year rolling them out widely, the technology now faces tough questions about whether it can deliver on its promises.  While hundreds of thousands of companies and several hundred million people put AI to work in various ways, some found it helpful while […]

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Ethereum ends 2025 with nine red months in its worst performance since 2018

ETH ended 2025 with only three months in the green, the worst performance since 2018. The token failed to fulfill predictions for a hike to $10,000.

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Is The Dogecoin Bottom In? 3 Analysts Break Down the Charts

Dogecoin is ending the first week of 2026 parked on a cluster of long-watched supports, and three chart-focused analysts are converging on the same question: is this the higher low that starts a

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Why JPMorgan’s GTreasury Move On The XRP Ledger Could Reshape Global Payments

In a development that could accelerate the evolution of cross-border financial infrastructure, JPMorgan’s GTreasury initiative on the XRP Ledger signals a potential turning point for global

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UK FCA closes 100 investigations and sharply cuts enforcement activity

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reduced its enforcement activity and closed 100 of its active investigations.  Regulatory authorities like the SEC and FCA are changing their focus to higher-impact cases and being selective about their enforcement due to reasons like government pressure to promote business practices and help the economy, and crypto-friendly political […]

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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame accuses Biden DOJ of political persecution

Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive serving a 90-month sentence for his role in the 2022 collapse of the FTX exchange, has fired volleys at the Biden administration’s Department of Justice. According to Salame, the prosecutors in his case engaged in political persecution and coerced his guilty plea by threatening his pregnant fiancée. The former […]

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Korean Exchange KRX prepares to list crypto-linked ETFs and derivatives

The Korea Exchange intends to introduce new investment products.

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3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | January 3 – 4

The first weekend of 2026 will likely continue the rally of the tokens that have performed well throughout the week. Altcoins influenced by external market cues are also looking at potential gains, pr

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Best Crypto to Buy Now? This $0.04 New Cryptocurrency Hits 300% Growth

Cryptocurrency markets tend to have silent moves which burst into attention. Headlines do not necessarily be at the beginning of price action. The process normally begins with organization, growth, and initial positioning. As a new crypto starts to rise steadily, when most of the market is shifting laterally, it is an indication that something larger […]

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Bitfarms sells 70 MW Paraguay mining site and exits South America

Bitfarms will divest its last South American mining facility, in a $30M sale to Sympatheia Power Fund.

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India is dealing with tariff threats and failed negotiations with Washington

India is pressuring its oil refiners for weekly updates on purchases from Russia and the United States, as New Delhi tries to move forward on a stalled trade agreement with President Donald Trump’s White House, according to Reuters. Officials now allegedly expect Russia’s crude oil supply to India to drop below 1 million barrels per […]

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Here’s How Much The XRP Price Will Be If It Overtakes Ethereum In Market Cap

Ethereum and XRP are two of the largest cryptocurrencies, and their market capitalization is one of the clearest ways to compare their values. Ethereum is firmly entrenched as the second-largest

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BNB Chain ranks fourth in 2025 fee revenue, trailing Solana and Tron

The BNB Chain has come in fourth position among blockchains based on the revenue fees they generated in 2025. The network associated with the world’s largest exchange, Binance, trailed Solana, which came in first.  Notably, BNB Chain did not completely lag in other metrics, which could be comforting for network proponents and investors.  According to […]

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Mutuum Finance Price Forecast: How High Will This Cheapest Crypto to Buy Now Soar?

Mutuum Finance is one of the best cheap cryptos that can be purchased today and is in the limelight at the moment. The token is currently in the presale phase and is worth $0.04, although there are some analysts who believe the value will grow substantially in the long run. The current inflow of capital, […]

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Major Bitcoin Predictions that Fell Short in 2025 | US Crypto News

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.Grab a coffee and settle in. 2025 was supposed to be Bitcoin’s brea

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Bitcoin’s $150K Target Looks Unlikely As Polymarket Odds Sink To 23%

Prediction markets and analyst desks are sending different signals about Bitcoin’s near-term path. Traders on Polymarket appear cautious, while some big-name firms keep calling for big gains in

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Inside Kalshi's half-baked plan to turn inflation forecasts into gambling markets

Prediction markets platform Kalshi is trying to dress up gambling as serious economic analysis. And not only is this ludicrously misleading, it’s also plain dangerous. The company is pushing an inflation prediction market that lets users gamble on monthly CPI data, and they’re claiming their platform is better than Wall Street at forecasting inflation. The […]

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Polymarket traders set peak BTC price target between $100,000 and $120,000

Polymarket traders give Bitcoin only a 21% chance of reaching $150,000, with most expecting prices to peak between $100,000 and $120,000.

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No recovery in sight as German exports to the U.S. and China fell sharply in 2025

Trade between Germany, the U.S., and China got wrecked in 2025, thanks mostly to the sick man of Europe, according to a report by the BGA trade group on Friday. Germany’s two biggest export markets turned into deadweight, and the BGA doesn’t think that 2026 will offer much help. “We do not see a turnaround, […]

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Bitcoin Hovers Below $90,000 as $4.4 Billion in Whale Selling Builds Pressure

Bitcoin price has spent several sessions attempting to secure a daily close above the $90,000 mark. The crypto king has hovered just below this psychological barrier for nearly three weeks.This prolon

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Dexter overtakes Coinbase as platforms compete for x402 market share

Dexter has overtaken Coinbase to become the largest daily facilitator for x402 transactions since December 11, according to data published by Hashed Official. The AI protocol has now facilitated over 19.8 million transactions in total, 14 million fewer than the Base network. The South Korean venture fund cited Dune Analytics data, which showed that roughly […]

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XRP Price Will Not Hit $1,000 In 2026, Analyst Reveals Best Timeline

The idea of the XRP price reaching a four-figure valuation continues to circulate across crypto market discussions, but analysts argue that such expectations are misaligned with realistic timelines.

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Market shifts to stocks, metals, predictions as exchange volume stalls in December

Centralized exchange volume on spot markets slowed down in December, deepening the Q4 slowdown. DEX activity recovered slightly, and is higher compared to January's levels.

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UK’s blue‑chip index FTSE 100 tops 10,000 for the first time with ~+22% gain in 2025

FTSE 100 just smashed through 10,000 for the first time ever after a 22% surge in 2025, beating both the Stoxx 600 and S&P 500. The rally was all about banks and miners, who led the charge during the index’s best year since 2009. European stocks also kicked off the new year strong, with the […]

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Tesla ends 2025 with full-on collapses in Europe’s biggest car markets

Tesla ended 2025 with a full-on collapse in several of Europe’s biggest car markets, according to data from France’s national auto association and other regional registries. Tesla delivered 1,942 vehicles in France in December, a 66% crash from the same time last year. In Sweden, December turned into a total flop, with Tesla’s deliveries falling […]

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Zcash Price’s Long-Awaited Breakout May Be Off the Table — Here’s Why

Zcash price has maintained an apparent uptrend, fueling expectations of an impending breakout. ZEC continues to print higher highs, suggesting strength on the surface. However, closer analysis of inve

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Crypto markets enter 2026 amid debate over token functions, designations

The crypto market may have begun the new year in the same spirit it ended 2025, but investors are currently facing a purported “identity crisis” where digital tokens are being converted to equity, governance instruments, or purely made for user acquisition.  According to a recent report from Delphi Digital, a bearish market sentiment has taken […]

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Price Prediction: Can This Halborn-Audited DeFi Protocol Reach $15?

One of the projects that have received considerable attention in crypto news circles is Mutuum Finance. The team behind the project has revealed that its lending and borrowing model has gone through a thorough audit by Halborn Security. In addition, all the audit recommendations have been implemented, and the project’s first version is set to […]

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China targets end-to-end use cases in move to capture value from AI boom

A coastal city in southeastern China has transformed into a major center for artificial intelligence development, with companies working on everything from advanced robotics to smartphone applications. Hangzhou, often called China’s Silicon Valley, has become home to tech firms building sophisticated computer chips, robots, and systems that connect human brains to computers. At the same […]

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Solana tokenized RWAs clock new record high at $873.3 million

Tokenized RWAs on Solana reach a new high of  $873.3 million.

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