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Bitcoin whales have quietly flipped to aggressive accumulation mode in early January 2026, with the 1,000–10,000 BTC cohort posting one of the strongest 30-day balance increases observed in recent cycles, according to on-chain data tracked by analyst Crypto Rover.

President Trump’s call for a credit card interest cap of 10% starting January 20, 2026, revives a 2024 campaign promise but lacks detailed execution plans and faces immediate skepticism from lawmakers and sharp pushback from the banking industry.

The Solana DEX landscape of 2026 is no longer about who builds the best AMM—it is about who owns either the moment of creation (issuance) or the moment of execution (active market making).

A 46-year-old woman from Kursk, Russia, has become the latest victim of a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, losing a total of 28 million rubles (approximately $280,000) to fraudsters who promised high returns through crypto investment.

The launch and expansion of crypto altcoin ETFs in late 2025 were widely expected to serve as a powerful tailwind for the broader market—particularly for altcoins like Solana, XRP, and others.

As cryptocurrency markets endured severe pressure in late 2025—including the $19 billion liquidation cascade on “Black Friday” (October 10)—on-chain gold quietly established itself as the unexpected safe haven for DeFi participants.

When searching for the best stock to buy heading into 2026 and beyond, two names consistently rise to the top: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B / BRK.A).

OPEN stock (Opendoor Technologies, NASDAQ: OPEN) rallied sharply after President Trump announced plans to direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to repurchase $200 billion in mortgage securities, aiming to drive down mortgage rates and revive the housing market.

As 2026 begins, the foundation is firmly in place. Major economies have regulatory frameworks. Banks treat blockchain as infrastructure. Fintech companies continue to connect legacy systems with decentralized networks.

The breakout above $592 positions Monero as a leader in the privacy segment, with potential to test higher levels if momentum sustains and regulatory tailwinds continue.

A long-standing Ethereum whale has apparently completed a full exit from its ETH position, realizing an estimated $274 million profit after transferring the final 26,000 ETH (~$80.15 million at current prices) to Bitstamp over the past week.

Ripple and its native token XRP closed 2025 with what CEO Brad Garlinghouse called a “historic” year, marked by two transformative acquisitions, a major UK regulatory license, continued institutional adoption of RLUSD, and sustained ETF inflows.

South Korea is poised to end its nine-year ban on corporate cryptocurrency investment, with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) finalizing guidelines that will allow listed companies and professional investors to trade digital assets—subject to a strict 5% cap on equity capital.

The crypto meme ecosystem endured one of its most punishing years on record in 2025, with over 11.6 million tokens declared failed—by far the highest annual total ever tracked—according to CoinGecko research.

Cato Institute's January 2026 report identifies **government pressure**—rather than independent bank decisions—as the primary driver of U.S. debanking cases, with crypto firms disproportionately affected.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's confirmation of DOJ subpoenas and a threatened criminal indictment—denied by President Trump as unrelated to interest rates—introduces fresh political risk into the macro landscape.

Crypto YouTube viewership has fallen to its lowest point since January 2021, reflecting sustained retail fatigue and a broader withdrawal from speculative digital-asset content across major social platforms.

The cryptocurrency market entered the second week of 2026 with clear signs of stabilization and renewed institutional interest, despite persistent volatility and headline risks.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan aligns with this view, forecasting a “10-year grind upward” with strong but measured returns and lower volatility. He expects fewer spectacular year-on-year surges, replaced by consistent institutional-driven accumulation.

In the latest XRP nieuws and Ripple news SEC developments, the broader altcoin ETF narrative has taken a significant turn with the SEC's formal approval of Bitwise's Chainlink ETF.