Author: John Smith
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.33 billion in net outflows during the week ending January 23 and had the second-largest weekly redemption on record. Summary Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33B in outflows, the second-largest weekly redemption on record. Ethereum ETFs followed with $611M in withdrawals, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Solana ETFs stayed positive with inflows, while XRP saw its first weekly outflow. The exodus reversed the previous week’s $1.42 billion inflow, as institutional investors reduced crypto exposure amid market volatility. Ethereum spot ETFs followed with $611.17 million in weekly outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA which posted $432 million in redemptions. XRP spot ETFs…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. For more than a decade, crypto has sold itself as a technology of inclusion. Permissionless finance. Open rails. Global access. Anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection. Yet today, one of the industry’s most celebrated frontiers — cross-chain activity — is quietly reproducing the very inequality crypto claims to dissolve. Summary Cross-chain today rewards complexity, not inclusion — fragmentation disproportionately benefits high-ability users while sidelining everyone else, reproducing inequality instead of eliminating it. Complexity has become the new…
Rick Rieder, a senior BlackRock executive overseeing over $2.4 trillion in assets, has become the front-runner to become the next head of the Federal Reserve after impressing Donald Trump in his recent interview. Summary Rick Rieder has emerged as the front-runner for the Fed Chair position. His odds have jumped to over 50% on Polymarket and Kalshi. Rieder has supported having Bitcoin in portfolios. A Polymarket poll places his odds at 51, much higher than Kevin Warsh’s 31% and Kevin Hasset’s 6%. Odds of other officials like Christopher Waller, Scott Bessent, and Judy Shelton have retreated. A similar Kalshi poll…
Binance Coin price remained in a narrow range on Friday despite major progress on the listing of the first BNB ETF by Grayscale. Summary Binance Coin price has formed a bearish flag pointing to more downside. Grayscale filed its S1 for a spot BNB ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC will likely approve the fund as it has already approved similar ETFs. Binance Coin (BNB) token was trading at $8877, a range it has remained at in the past three days. It has dropped by over 7% from its highest level this year. Grayscale, a top financial…
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, GameStop transferred its entire 4,710 Bitcoin holdings worth $420 million to Coinbase Prime. Summary GameStop transferred 4,710 BTC worth $420M to Coinbase Prime, raising treasury questions. Senate Democrats filed amendments to reshape Republican-led crypto legislation. UK FCA entered final consultation stages for nationwide crypto firm regulation. Additionally, Senate Democrats filed amendments to Republican-led cryptocurrency legislation seeking policy concessions, and the UK Financial Conduct Authority reached final consultation stages on comprehensive crypto firm regulation. GameStop Bitcoin transfer raises treasury concerns Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant identified Friday that a wallet labeled GameStop transferred its…
The crypto market dipped while the Fear and Greed Index remained in the fear zone amid renewed trade war fears and as traders waited for key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve decision. Summary The crypto market retreated as trade risks emerged Trump warned that he would implement a 100% tariff on Canadian goods. Cryptocurrencies will also react to the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Crypto market dips amid trade war fears Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins retreated during the weekend. BTC moved to $88,700, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,930. Other top altcoins like Dogecoin and Solana also…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. GameFi rebounds in 2026 as AXS and SAND rally, while ZKP gains attention at the intersection of privacy and AI. Summary ZKP emerges as a new cycle contender, using zero-knowledge cryptography to power privacy-first AI. Backed by $100m in self-funded development, ZKP flips the crypto model with live infrastructure pre-presale. Analysts cite ZKP’s privacy-AI focus and long-term auction presale as drivers of potential 100x upside. The crypto market is entering 2026 with a clear shift in momentum. After a…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cloud mining gains appeal as Holy Mining offers predictable returns through managed computing power participation. Summary As volatility persists, Holy Mining draws interest with cloud mining returns less tied to price swings. Investors shift from active trading to Holy Mining’s structured cloud computing power model. Holy Mining gains attention as cloud mining becomes a stable, low-barrier crypto allocation tool. The cryptocurrency market has long been characterized by high volatility. Major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum frequently experience dramatic…
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XRP price remained in a consolidation phase this week as volume in the spot market waned and exchange-traded funds suffered the biggest outflow ever. Summary XRP price has formed a bearish pennant pattern on the eight-hour chart. This pattern points to more downside in the coming days. Spot XRP ETFs suffered a $40 million outflow this week. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $1.9172, where it has remained at in the past few days. This price remains 20% below the year-to-date high of $2.41. SoSoValue data shows that spot XRP ETFs had their worst week since their inception in November…