Author: John Smith
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. It’s hard to define the precise point at which humanity crossed the Rubicon to become digital citizens. (Was it broadband? Smartphones? AI?) All we know for certain is that we are, to all intents and purposes, more digital than we are physical. Our bodies are still flesh and blood, but our minds — where we create art, music, and verse — now reside in the cloud. Summary Digital identity is now synonymous with personhood: Access to work,…
Token swaps let users trade crypto directly via DeFi smart contracts and AMMs, tapping liquidity pools for instant, permissionless access to assets and yields. Summary Token swaps use smart contracts and AMMs to route trades through liquidity pools instead of order books or centralized intermediaries. Swaps act as the entry point into lending, staking, yield farming, and governance, moving liquidity seamlessly across DeFi protocols. Users keep self-custody, avoid account checks, and can trade 24/7, lowering barriers to experimenting with multiple on-chain strategies. Token swaps represent a decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanism that allows users to exchange one cryptocurrency token for another…
ChatGPT-based analysis says Bitcoin will likely consolidate in 2026, with ETFs and macro conditions driving a wide but structurally supported trading range. Summary ChatGPT-based analysis sees 2026 as a consolidation year for Bitcoin, with prices holding well above prior cycle highs but struggling to extend parabolic gains. ETF flows, post-halving supply constraints, and tighter links to macro risk assets are expected to anchor Bitcoin as a more mature, less volatile digital commodity. Bull and bear scenarios hinge on institutional ETF participation, monetary policy, and regulatory shocks, with downside still likely staying above pre-ETF levels. Financial analysis platform Finbold consulted OpenAI’s…
Major cryptocurrency prices are trading sideways this Wednesday as investors exercise caution. This market stagnation is driven by light holiday trading volumes, anticipation of upcoming U.S. economic reports, and a record options expiry this week. Summary Crypto prices are experiencing slight declines on Wednesday, amidst thin holiday liquidity. Traders are awaiting the release of a key U.S. economic data set for later today. A major options expiry event due Friday is adding to the caution. According to data from CoinGecko, the total crypto market cap fell slightly, by 0.7% to $3.02 trillion last check on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Asian time.…
Pi Network price has formed a bearish setup just as roughly 9 million tokens are set to be unlocked on Thursday, Dec. 25. This could lead to renewed selling pressure on the token. Summary PI price is down nearly 31% from its November high. Approximately $1.76 million worth of PI tokens are scheduled to be unlocked on Christmas Day. A double top pattern formed on the daily chart casts a bearish price outlook for the short term. After hitting a November high of $0.279, Pi Network (PI) fell 31% to an annual low of $0.192 last week. While it managed…
Market flows continue to favor traditional safe-haven assets, with gold and silver maintaining strong support as investors allocate capital toward defensive instruments amid macroeconomic uncertainty and risk aversion. Summary Gold and silver continue to draw defensive inflows as investors seek stability amid macro uncertainty. Bitcoin has failed to attract strong new buying, with on-chain data showing limited accumulation and hesitation from fresh investors. Short-term holders have added selling pressure during pullbacks, leaving Bitcoin range-bound and lagging precious metals. According to BTCUSA, Bitcoin has struggled to attract meaningful fresh demand. On-chain data shows limited accumulation, with new buyers hesitant to enter…
Russia’s central bank has drawn up a new regulatory blueprint for cryptocurrencies that would open the domestic market to retail investors alongside professionals, underscoring how Western sanctions have forced a rethink of the country’s once-hostile stance toward digital assets. Summary Russia’s central bank plans to let non-qualified investors buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies after passing a knowledge test, with annual purchases capped at 300,000 rubles ($3,800). Qualified investors would face no limits after completing a risk-awareness exam—excluding anonymous tokens. Crypto trading would run through licensed intermediaries, allow overseas purchases with tax reporting, and build on eased rules for businesses. According…
Ozak AI’s cryptocurrency presale has entered its final phase, with market analysts projecting the token could reach $10 by 2027, Summary Early-phase Ozak AI investors could potentially see returns of up to 700 times their initial investment if the projected price target is achieved. Ozak AI is developing an artificial intelligence predictive platform for financial markets. The platform features custom Prediction Agents that integrate with the Eon dashboard for data visualization and query processing. The presale has been structured with increasing token prices across multiple phases, according to a report published by CryptoDaily. Early-phase investors could potentially see returns of…
Ghana has officially legalized cryptocurrency trading following passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) bill. Per ETHNews, the legislation was signed into law between December 19 and 22, establishing a national legal framework for digital asset activity. Summary Ghana’s new law allows individuals and businesses in Ghana to engage in cryptocurrency trading within regulatory boundaries. The move ends years of legal ambiguity surrounding digital assets in the West African nation. Licensed firms will be required to meet compliance standards related to reporting, consumer protection, and risk controls. The law allows individuals and businesses in Ghana to engage in cryptocurrency…
With Christmas just around the corner, the crypto market is leaving investors unsure about what comes next. Holiday periods often mean lower volume and calmer price action, even though some assets try to bounce. Sadly for Ripple fans, the XRP price isn’t showing much holiday spirit. As of December 23, XRP is down nearly 3% in the last day, showing that buyers are still sitting on the sidelines. Summary The cryptocurrency is consolidating in a tight range between $1.85 support and $2.00 resistance, reflecting hesitation in the market. Upside is capped at $1.97–$2.00, and a clear breakout above $2.00 is…