Author: John Smith
Binance will remove 23 low-liquidity spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, deactivating bots while keeping the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Summary Binance will delist 23 spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, after a periodic market quality review. The exchange cites low liquidity and trading volume but keeps the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Automated spot trading bots on affected pairs will be shut down, and users are urged to adjust settings. Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced plans to remove 23 spot trading pairs from its platform, effective January 9, 2026, at…
XRP price is pulling back after a strong move higher, with price now testing whether buyers can defend the $2.00 area as large on-chain transfers increase. Summary XRP slipped to $2.14 after a strong rally, with trading and derivatives volumes declining as traders reduce exposure. Whale transactions on the XRP Ledger surged to a three-month high, while exchange balances fell. XRP remains constructive above $1.96 support, but faces resistance near $2.26, with further upside dependent on renewed volume. At press time, XRP was trading at $2.14, down 5% over the past 24 hours. Even with the drop, the token remains…
Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking. Summary a16z Crypto invested $15M in Babylon through a BABY token purchase. Babylon is expanding from Bitcoin staking into trustless BTC lending. The protocol aims to unlock idle Bitcoin for DeFi without bridges or custodians. The push to turn idle Bitcoin into active onchain capital has received major backing from a prominent venture firm. Babylon, a Bitcoin (BTC) staking platform, secured a $15 million investment from a16z Crypto through a purchase of its native BABY tokens, according to a Dec. 7…
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman linked to what U.S. officials have described as one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering operations uncovered to date, according to statements from Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior. Summary Chen Zhi, officials allege, oversaw one of the largest crypto fraud and money laundering schemes on record. The founder of Cambodia-based Prince Group is accused by U.S. and U.K. authorities of operating a network involved in “pig butchering” scams, money laundering, and forced labor. Prince Group has denied the allegations, though it has been designated a transnational criminal organization and…
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has implemented trading fees on its short-duration cryptocurrency price markets, according to company announcements. Summary The decentralized prediction market has introduced fees on short-duration crypto price markets and on its Polymarket US app, marking a shift away from its long-standing zero-fee model. Under the new schedule, takers on the Polymarket US app will pay 1 basis point (0.01%), with fees also applied to 15-minute cryptocurrency markets. The move establishes Polymarket’s first direct source of revenue as it expands into more mainstream trading markets through its US app, which is currently in private beta. The…
A former director at Brazil’s Central Bank has launched a real-pegged stablecoin designed to provide global investors access to the country’s high interest rates, according to an announcement. Summary Tony Volpon introduced BRD, a Brazilian real–pegged stablecoin backed by government bonds and designed to pass through sovereign yield to token holders. BRD is backed by National Treasury bonds linked to Brazil’s Selic rate, near 15%, offering global investors blockchain-based exposure to Brazilian sovereign debt without navigating local market barriers. BRD is structured as an interest-bearing digital instrument, signaling a broader trend toward tokenizing high-yield government debt in emerging markets. Tony…
Shares of billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy rose Wednesday after MSCI shelved plans to exclude the bitcoin-focused firm and other crypto treasury companies, often called DATCOs, from its indexes. Summary MSCI shelved plans to remove bitcoin-focused treasury companies (DATCOs) from its indexes, removing a near-term technical risk for crypto-linked equities. Firms holding bitcoin, ether, and other tokens as treasury assets gained popularity in 2025, offering investors proxy exposure, though volatility and unsettled accounting treatment remain concerns. Strategy led gains with a 3.2% rise in morning trading, though earlier profits were trimmed amid a fall in bitcoin, highlighting sensitivity of crypto-linked stocks.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockDAG draws focus as delivery and timelines matter, offering a final $0.003 presale before Feb 26 launch. Summary As 2026 nears, investors favor stability over hype, with XRP holding key levels and PI coin losing momentum. Shifting market focus toward delivery and timelines puts BlockDAG in spotlight ahead of its Feb 26 presale cutoff. With XRP stabilizing and PI under pressure, BlockDAG’s $0.003 presale fuels top-crypto-to-buy discussions. As we move into 2026, market conditions are being measured by how…
Ethereum price has confirmed a bearish failed auction near $3,300, signaling acceptance below resistance and increasing the risk of a deeper corrective move toward lower support. Summary $3,300 rejection confirms a failed auction and bull trap. Acceptance below resistance increases downside risk. $2,680 emerges as the next key support to watch. Ethereum (ETH) price is showing renewed technical weakness after failing to reclaim the $3,300 resistance zone on a closing basis. What initially appeared to be a bullish breakout has now been invalidated, with price quickly rotating back below resistance. This type of price behavior is commonly referred to as a failed auction,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin surges past $94,000 amid volatile markets, DogeStaking offers investors a structured, risk-conscious platform to earn stable yields on crypto holdings. Summary DogeStaking focuses on stable, transparent staking returns rather than speculative gains, helping users navigate turbulent markets. Multiple staking plans and adjustable periods allow investors to align strategies with changing market cycles. The platform employs bank-grade security, regulatory alignment with MiCA and MiFID II, and annual audits to safeguard assets and ensure transparency. Amid continued volatility in…