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The start of 2026 has been marked by a fierce battle between Bitcoin bulls and bears. While optimists expect another upward leg for Bitcoin, a growing number of skeptics are warning that the market may be entering the early stages of a new crypto winter.
Among the analysts leaning toward a more

A 46-year-old woman from the western Russian city of Kursk has fallen victim to a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam, losing 28 million rubles over the course of one year. The case was disclosed on Monday by Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to police, the woman was

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a full-scale international meeting of finance ministers on Monday to address a worsening crisis in the supply of critical minerals and China’s growing dominance over strategic materials.
The talks come as China refines up to 87% of the world’s rare

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that large technology companies should fully cover the electricity costs of their data centers, which underpin the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Trump argued that the growing energy demands of these facilities should not t

A new digital assets bill was released in Washington on Monday evening, aiming to overhaul federal restrictions that have so far prevented Federal Reserve banks from offering any digital-asset services to either individuals or institutions.
The proposal, titled the Digital Asset Market Clarity

Shiba Inu (SHIB) entered 2026 with mixed momentum. While a brief technical rebound hinted at a potential trend shift, on-chain signals and broader market structure suggest a transitional consolidation phase, during which the market may be preparing for a more pronounced directional move.
After a

Bitwise Asset Management has applied to the SEC for approval of 11 new altcoin ETFs, which could attract significant institutional investment if approved in March 2026. Each ETF comprises 60% direct cryptocurrency holdings and 40% derivatives, aiming to comply with SEC regulations. This could legitimize altcoins and enhance traditional investment integration.

John Williams, President of the NYC Fed, expressed confidence in U.S. interest rates supporting growth and controlling inflation. Despite recent rate cuts, he advocates a cautious approach, monitoring the labor market. Some Fed members showed divided opinions on future rate changes.

Tech giant Microsoft warns that China is overtaking the United States in the global race for artificial intelligence dominance. According to Microsoft President Brad Smith, China leverages state subsidies, open-source software, and strategic influence in emerging regions such as Africa, Russia,

Just hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a ban on privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, Monero (XMR) delivered a stunning price surge and climbed to a new all-time high. This explosive move reinforced Monero’s position as the leading privacy coin on the market—edging ahead of

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched NYC Token, a meme coin aimed at countering antisemitism and supporting blockchain education. Initially valued at $580 million, it faced significant volatility, raising concerns of a potential rug pull.

Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, effective immediately, amid ongoing protests and internet blackouts in Iran. This move raises questions about its legality and potential military consequences.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is urging the SEC to take immediate action, warning that Donald Trump’s new executive order allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans threatens the financial future of millions of Americans.
In a public letter addressed to SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Warren fiercely cr

The U.S. government may be eyeing a massive crypto stash—but it’s keeping things vague. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins acknowledged on Monday that the question of whether the U.S. might seize a rumored Venezuelan bitcoin reserve remains unresolved. While signaling openness to such action, he also made it

A new wave is hitting the U.S. Senate – this time aimed at protecting the beating heart of technological innovation: crypto software developers. A bipartisan duo, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R) and Senator Ron Wyden (D), has introduced a bill that could finally clarify that programmers who don’t

JPMorgan has adjusted its forecast, predicting a rate hike by the Fed in 2027 instead of cuts in 2026, reflecting strong labor market indicators. Other banks are following suit, leading to market volatility and affecting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

BitMine, led by renowned investor Tom Lee, has just announced another massive Ethereum acquisition. The company added 24,266 ETH to its treasury just days before a crucial shareholder vote on a long-term Ethereum accumulation strategy.
Aggressive Strategy: BitMine Expands ETH Reserves
According to

While Bitcoin remains stuck in a narrow range between $89,000 and $95,000 and XRP lost 1.54% in recent days, few have noticed one crucial fact: XRP has outperformed Bitcoin for nearly two years.
Trader Dark Defender shared a long-term XRP/BTC chart on X, showing that Ripple&39;s token has held