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Russian banks to collect and file detailed information about crypto-related transfers

Russia’s monetary authority intends to oblige commercial banks to provide detailed reports on their customers’ transactions related to cryptocurrency. The policy is part of new reporting requirements that concern all cross-border transfers made by Russians and comes ahead of the full regulation of the crypto market planned for this year. Bank of Russia wants to […]

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Retail traders poured over $920 million into silver ETFs in 30 days

In just the last 30 days, retail traders have shoved over $920 million into silver-linked ETFs. That’s the biggest ever. The two big names getting all the action are iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ). Every single day, more retail cash piles in. SLV has now had 169 straight sessions of inflows. […]

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Austan Goolsbee warns that attacking Fed independence will bring inflation back fast

Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said on Thursday that trying to weaken the Fed’s independence would bring inflation roaring back. “Anything that’s infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess,” Goolsbee said. “You’re going to get inflation come roaring back if you try to take away the independence of […]

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Over 200 Million XRP Has Been Sold This Year, Yet Price Uptrend Is Surviving

XRP has experienced heightened volatility over the past several days, reflecting a clash between selling pressure and long-term accumulation. Price swings have remained contained, but recovery remains

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Ethereum (ETH) Consolidates Near $3,350, yet Analysts Predict GeeFi’s (GEE) Latest Wallet Update Can Make it Rally 100x

The crypto market is active in early 2026, Ethereum continues to break records in wallet growth and price resistance, yet many investors are looking ahead to the next wave of innovation. Among the rising projects, GeeFi stands out for its decentralized wallet that prioritizes privacy, security, and a user-friendly experience. The most recent update to […]

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Pepecoin (PEPE) Drops 16% as Investors Reallocate to This New Cheap Cryptocurrency

Recently the crypto chart of Pepecoin (PEPE) has indicated a sudden drop of approximately 16 percent and some investors are now seeking other more advantageous risk-reward curves. As the crypto prices decline, traders tend to divert capital to projects with more defined utility or more fundamentals.  That change is currently becoming reflected in interest in […]

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Crypto card payments expanded to $1.5B monthly in 2025

Crypto cards expanded their market share, almost rivaling P2P stablecoin payments. VISA remains the leading partner for crypto cards, while Mastercard partners for exchange-based cards.

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Swift completes a joint pilot on digital asset interoperability

Swift has announced the successful completion of a major digital asset interoperability pilot in collaboration with BNP Paribas Securities Services, Intesa Sanpaolo, and the blockchain arm of Société Générale, FORGE.  The landmark trial demonstrates how tokenized bonds can be seamlessly issued, exchanged, settled, and serviced across both traditional financial systems and blockchain platforms, all while […]

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Ethereum Chart Turns Bullish: New Cycle Energy Points To $5,000

Ethereum is back to trading just above $3,300 per ETH in a slow bullish extension over the past week. After months of wide swings and failed follow-throughs above $3,000, the structure on the monthly

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Polygon Reportedly Cuts Nearly 30% of Staff in a Mass Layoff

Polygon has carried out a large internal round of layoffs, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Industry insiders told BeInCrypto that roughly 30% of staff were dismissed this week,

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XRP Will Skyrocket Beyond $18: Analyst Suggests 800% Growth Potential In 2026

Market expert Bird has recently issued a bold forecast for XRP, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, suggesting that it could experience a major upside of 800% within this year. If this prediction holds

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BlackRock has raised $12.5 billion for its partnership with Microsoft

Microsoft Corp. is using its partnership with BlackRock to co-fund and accelerate its AI infrastructure development, reducing the direct burden on its funds. BlackRock has now raised $12.5 billion of its total $30 billion goal for its AI infrastructure partnership with Microsoft.  BlackRock is investing in the power grids and energy sources needed to keep […]

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X to cut off InfoFi crypto projects from accessing its API

X, the most widely used app for crypto projects, is changing its API access policy. InfoFi projects, which proliferated non-organic bot content, will be cut off from the social network.  X cut API access to InfoFi projects, after a period of increased non-organic traffic with AI-based content. InfoFi was another use case for on-chain activity, […]

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X API Ban Kills Kaito and InfoFi Crypto Projects: The Death of AI Slop?

X has revoked API access for apps that reward users for posting on the platform, effectively banning so-called “InfoFi” projects that paid users to generate engagement. Product lead Nikita Bier said t

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Top 3 Cheap Cryptos With 500% Potential in the Next Bull Cycle

With the next crypto bull cycle gaining momentum, numerous investors are seeking the most favorable crypto to invest in at present before huge growth occurs. Nowadays, big names such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are used to take the stage, but there are other cheap cryptos which have attracted attention of analysts and market observers.  They […]

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Base leads layer-2 networks in daily fee generation

Base led all other L2 chains in terms of chain fees and app revenues. The L2 economy shrank since October 10, 2025, but chains are attempting to recover their activity through the most widely used apps.

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Bitcoin breaks above $97,000 as crypto kicks off first major rally of 2026

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing the first major rally of 2026. Bitcoin reached a high of over $97,000, and Ethereum edged close to $3,400 on Wednesday afternoon. Some analysts predict this is part of a larger bullish trend. Cryptocurrency markets appear to be coming out of hibernation as Bitcoin and key altcoins reach price levels not […]

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XRP Trading Activity Surges While Price Struggles to Hold Post-Rally Gains

XRP has been one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, despite its price continuing to face resistance following a short-lived rally. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Approaching

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Can DASH Make A Dash For $100 Or Will Selling Pressure Get To it First?

Dash has posted one of its strongest rallies in months, surging from $37 to nearly $80 in a short span. The move reflects renewed interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies and recent ecosystem deve

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UK economy forecast to grow 1.4% in 2025, beating most of Europe

Britain is expected to see its economy expand by 1.4% this year, surpassing major European countries but falling behind the government’s promise to lead growth among wealthy nations. The British economy will do better in 2025 than initially anticipated, according to new statistics from Bloomberg Economics, with November’s results showing more momentum towards the end […]

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Bitmine to invest $200 million in Beast Industries as investors await shareholders' vote result

Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) said it will invest $200 million in Beast Industries, the company founded by YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, according to a statement on Thursday.

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WhatsApp pauses chatbot restrictions for Brazilian users after regulator pushback

Meta Platform’s messaging services app, WhatsApp, is reportedly still enabling AI providers access to users with Brazilian numbers as the country ordered the firm to halt implementing restrictions imposed under its new policy. Brazil’s regulatory authorities asked WhatsApp to suspend a new policy, which comes into effect on Thursday, 15 January, that stops third-party general-purpose […]

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Best Crypto to Buy for 20x Upside? Experts Compare Shiba Inu (SHIB) and This New Altcoin

One question continues to emerge when crypto investors consider the current prices of crypto, and it is what crypto should buy to gain significantly. Shiba Inu is one of the most spoken meme coins, and its massive following and extensive history are known to the majority of crypto investors.  Nevertheless, new projects that have genuine […]

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Ethereum Giant BitMine Backs MrBeast with $200 Million, But Why? | 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 as Ethereum, crypto capital, and one of the world’s b

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Best Ripple (XRP) Alternative: GeeFi’s (GEE) Latest Roadmap Update Impresses Analysts, Predicting 2900% ROI in 2026

Ripple is making headlines by securing preliminary e-money licenses in Europe. While such developments show the industry’s maturation, they also highlight the high barrier to entry for investors seeking substantial returns from these giants. This is why intelligent investors are turning their focus to high-utility projects like GeeFi, which offers a ground-floor opportunity before its […]

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CME Group to launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures on February 9

CME Group, a leading global derivatives exchange, announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9.  The products are regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).  The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace will offer both micro-sized and larger-sized contracts for each crypto asset.  The new offerings will […]

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South Korea to monitor impact of new U.S. tariffs on AI semiconductor chips

South Korea announced that it will continue to monitor U.S. AI chip tariffs and evaluate the industry's impacts.

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Bitcoin Rally Reflects Buyer Conviction On Coinbase Spot Markets, Bull Run Back On?

The recent Bitcoin rally may be driven by real spot demand on Coinbase. Data indicating elevated spot activity on Coinbase suggests that this move higher is bolstered by direct purchases rather than

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Moldova to regulate cryptocurrency ownership and trading in 2026

The Eastern European nation of Moldova will regulate cryptocurrency ownership and transactions as part of a comprehensive framework to be adopted this year. Admittedly unable to prohibit the use of decentralized digital assets, the small country is required to implement the latest EU rules as a candidate for membership. EU hopeful Moldova sets out to […]

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Bitcoin miner IREN tops X’s most-searched cashtags, beating Tesla and Bitcoin

Bitcoin miner IREN ranks first on X’s most searched cashtags.

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