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Are XRP ETFs About To Act Like Banks? Expert Thinks So

US Senate debate over a bill called the Clarity Act has reignited discussion about XRP and other crypto products, and how they might be treated under US rules. Related Reading: Ethereum Staking Hits

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Pepe Price Predictions: Analysts Question Pepe Coin Future as Holders Seek More Utility-Focused Coins

Pepe Coin is facing fresh scrutiny as analysts reassess its long-term outlook. Its short-term price action has shown signs of life. However, questions are growing around sustainability beyond speculative cycles. As holders weigh Pepe price predictions against shifting market trends, many are exploring alternatives with clearer utility. This article breaks down where Pepe stands now […]

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EPA shuts down loophole that let xAI skip pollution permits for Memphis data center

Elon Musk’s xAI hit a regulatory wall this week after the Environmental Protection Agency shut down a loophole that helped the company launch its first data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The rule change targets how large data centers bring power on site fast. It cuts off a method that avoided air permits and public review. […]

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X dangles $1M creator bounty as it trails Meta’s Threads

X announced a $1 million bounty for the top long-form article by U.S.-based creators as competition with Threads heats up.

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Institutional participation pushes Ethereum’s POS contract to new all-time high

Santiment has revealed that ETH held in the official Ethereum 2.0 Proof of Stake contract has risen by 38.4% over the last 12 months.

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California fines Nexo $500K as crypto lenders face scrutiny

Crypto lending platform Nexo faces a half-million-dollar penalty from California regulators for making thousands of loans without proper licensing, throwing cold water on the company’s plans to restart operations in the United States. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation slapped Nexo with a $500,000 fine after discovering the firm gave out crypto-backed loans […]

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Pi token price muted despite ESMA regulatory nod on white paper

Pi Network has formally set foot in the EU. According to reports, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has registered the Pi Network white paper under entry number 549, filed by PiBit Ltd. ESMA is a government agency that keeps an eye on the EU’s financial markets and investment products. By registering the Pi […]

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Elon Musk demands $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in OpenAI challenge

Elon Musk is demanding that OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft pay him between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages, claiming the artificial intelligence company deceived him by moving away from its original nonprofit mission and forming a partnership with the tech corporation. The damage claim was outlined in a court document filed Friday by Musk’s […]

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Vitalik Buterin Admits Ethereum ‘Backslided’ Over The Last 10 Years

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has marked 2026 as the year the blockchain will reclaim its “cypherpunk” origins.On January 16, Buterin unveiled a technical roadmap designed to reverse what he des

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Dogecoin RSI Just Entered Historical Oversold Levels Again, Will It Repeat 2021?

The Dogecoin Relative Strength Index (RSI) is said to have entered historical oversold levels. This has raised the possibility that the foremost meme coin could repeat its parabolic rally in the 2021

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Elon Musk backed $10B for-profit OpenAI ICO in early 2018, internal notes reveal

OpenAI’s recently surfaced internal call notes reveal Elon Musk’s previous backing for a $10 billion for-profit arm ICO in early 2018 to fund the nonprofit’s projects.

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Russia's President Putin calls for urgency in developing self-driving cars

Russia is lagging behind in the development of autonomous transportation, and Putin wants it to quickly catch up with the leaders in this space. Impressed by some of the driverless systems demonstrated ahead of a meeting on the matter, the leader of the Kremlin urged Russian authorities to speed up their implementation. Russia must move […]

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Indian fraudsters scale up schemes targeting elderly victims

Indian fraudsters have now increased their activities by targeting retirees using different fake crypto trading applications. According to authorities, the scammers now see them as the prime age bracket, noting that they were targeted because of their age and limited knowledge of how cryptocurrencies worked. According to reports, the elderly population is always enticed with […]

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Ripple Labs execs, escrow among top 50 addresses holding about 45% of XRP supply

Market data shows that the top 10 addresses control about 18.56% of the total XRP supply. Addresses numbered 10 to 50 control 24.85% more, and the rest, 56.59%, is spread out among millions of smaller wallets. Ripple Labs remains the single largest owner of XRP when all company-linked wallets are added together. When escrow wallets […]

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Missed XRP’s 1000% Run? Experts Highlight a New Crypto With 10x Potential

Each crypto cycle makes winners out of those projects that appeared in the right stage of the market development. Ripple XRP was one of the largest surprises to the early holders in the previous cycle. However, 2026 is coming near and many traders are posing the same question: what crypto buy before it is too […]

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South Korean, Taiwanese chipmakers without American factories face 100% tariffs

The US warned South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers they could face 100% tariffs if they do not build factories in America.

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China weigh pros and cons as crypto-linked corruption, fraud enter headline

China might not warm up to digital currencies, especially after the discovery and seizure of crypto holdings from corruption and fraud cases.  According to the South China Morning Post, a debate ensued in the country following two high-profile investigations on a former senior central bank official and an alleged scam network operator accused of leading […]

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US Housing Lender Will Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for Mortgage Qualification

Newrez, a leading mortgage lender and servicer, announced plans to begin recognizing cryptocurrency assets for mortgage qualification in February 2026.This marks a significant integration of digital f

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Tim Scott’s crypto bill faces criticism wave from US Senators

Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott has seen his push to pass sweeping new cryptocurrency regulations hit a stumbling block. The bill has faced criticism from Senate Judiciary chairman Chuck Grassley, who has raised concerns alongside ranking member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) about a section of the crypto bill. According to reports, they claimed that the section […]

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China’s chip curbs force Nvidia suppliers to stop H200 production

Nvidia Corp.’s suppliers have halted production of the company’s H200 artificial intelligence accelerator

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DTCC backs interoperability approach for tokenized markets

Nadine Chakar emphasized DTCC prioritized blockchain interoperability over closed ecosystems for tokenized securities.

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Bitcoin Price To $100K: Why All Eyes Are On The Short-Term Holders

The Bitcoin price resumed its hot start to the new year this week, jumping above the $97,000 mark for the first time since November 2025. The flagship cryptocurrency reignited debates about the

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BitMine pulls $65M in ETH from Kraken in latest accumulation move

On-chain data shows a Bitmine address withdrew 20,000 ETH, valued at roughly $ 65.4 million, from the Kraken exchange.

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xAI posts job for accounting tutor to train Grok on tax issues

xAI opens a high-paying accounting tutor role to train its Grok chatbot on taxes, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance.

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Germany flags risks of AI-made Holocaust images on social media

Germany has urged social media platforms to curb the spread of false AI-generated holocaust images.

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Ukraine and Germany target alleged Black Basta hackers in raids

Ukraine and German authorities raid homes of suspected Black Basta hackers, seize digital evidence, and place an alleged ringleader on Interpol’s wanted list.

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This New Crypto Could Be the Cheapest Opportunity With 550% Potential, Analysts Say

The cheap cryptocurrencies are still appealing to traders that are seeking greater percentage returns into 2026. Most big caps that have been already valuing years of growth are slowing down. Smaller assets that have real utility and those that are underdeveloped tend to exhibit more upside on entering major roadmap events. A recent crypto that […]

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Former lawmaker says UK laws fall short in curbing Grok harms

A former UK lawmaker has revealed that the approach of the United Kingdom in terms of its laws will not reduce the harm caused by Grok.

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Ireland flags potential misuse of Grok on X

Ireland has expressed concerns over the misuse of X's Grok AI. The dissatisfaction was expressed to company executives at a recent meeting.

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XRP Poised To Move On Its Own, Separate From Bitcoin: CEO

For a market that usually moves in one direction, some voices are starting to say this time might look a little different. Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said XRP could move on a different path

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