Author: John Smith
BitMEX, best known for popularizing perpetual swaps, said Chainlink will provide pricing data for its upcoming Equity Perps. In an X post, Chainlink described the move as enabling “a new generation of markets across stocks, ETFs, & much more,” citing its Data Streams product as the backbone. Summary Chainlink described its BitMEX partnership as enabling “a new generation of markets across stocks, ETFs, & much more,” BitMEX gains institutional-grade market data for a new product category, while Chainlink extends its oracle footprint beyond crypto. Derivatives platforms increasingly rely on established oracle infrastructure to power real-world asset exposure. Data Streams is…
The crypto market pulled back on Tuesday after weeks of gains, with total market capitalization slipping to $3.2 trillion as Bitcoin fell roughly 2.3% to around $92,000, even as equities hit fresh record highs and futures positioning continued to build across digital assets. Summary Some of today’s top gainers include Dogwifhat, Sui, IOTA, Lighter, Bittensor, and XRP. The rally is happening as futures open interest is accelerating. Short liquidations continue accelerating this week. Some of today’s top gainers include Dogwifhat (WIF), Sui (SUI), IOTA (IOTA), and XRP (XRP), which jumped by over 14% in the last 24 hours. Here’s a…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. IO DeFi promotes a structured, explainable cloud mining model, addressing transparency and risk concerns in crypto. Summary IO DeFi emphasizes transparent cloud mining rules, making computing power sources and returns understandable and traceable. By structuring clear platform logic, IO DeFi reduces risk from opacity and helps users understand how cloud mining works. The platform is turning cloud mining from hype-driven narratives into a structured, explainable financial participation model. In traditional financial crime investigations, law enforcement agencies are always most…
Shiba Inu Coin price continued rising on Tuesday, reaching its highest point since Oct. 27 as the burn rate and derivatives market activity soared. Summary The Shiba Inu price rebounded and reached its highest level since October. It has formed a large falling wedge chart pattern on the daily chart. The burn rate jumped by 278% on Tuesday. Shiba Inu (SHIB) token was trading at $0.0000093, up by 35% from its lowest level this year. This surge has brought its valuation to over $5.5 billion. SHIB increased as key metrics continued to trend upward. Data compiled by Shibburn show that…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As XRP gains momentum ahead of 2026, investors are turning to Investor Hash for regulated daily returns amid volatility. Summary As XRP activity rises ahead of 2026, some investors are using Investor Hash to earn daily returns while managing volatility. Investor Hash offers automated XRP, BTC, and ETH cloud mining, enabling passive income without hardware or high costs. By combining cloud computing with daily payouts, Investor Hash helps investors earn steadily amid market swings. As the Bitcoin bull market…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The launch of the XRP spot ETF is accelerating XRP’s path into mainstream finance, prompting investors to combine long-term bullish expectations with staking strategies. Summary XRPstaking platforms are positioning staking as a way to earn passive daily rewards while cushioning short-term price volatility. The platform presents itself as regulated, security-audited, and focused on transparent daily settlements across major assets like XRP, BTC, and ETH. Supporters highlight predictable payouts and hands-off participation, while the ETF narrative is boosting interest in…
Tom Lee expects 2026 to compress early volatility and fear into a late-year rally, with Fed cuts, ISM above 50, and earnings re-rating lifting energy, financials and small caps. Summary Tom Lee frames 2026 as a “joy, depression and rally” year, echoing 2025’s pattern of early weakness followed by a strong finish. He cites Fed rate cuts, tariff anniversaries and an ISM move back above 50 as macro tailwinds supporting earnings growth and a market re-rating. Energy, financials and small caps are highlighted as top sector picks, while the Magnificent 7 keep growing but converge more closely with earnings. Tom Lee, head…
Bitcoin consolidates with mixed demand, strong ETFs, weak new inflows, and muted options positioning, signaling a hesitant market between breakout and breakdown. Summary Bitcoin has shifted from correction to consolidation, with short-term momentum stabilizing but underlying demand still uneven. On-chain activity and profit/loss metrics are improving, while spot, futures, and ETF flows are moderately rising, showing cautious renewed participation. Capital inflows and options activity remain subdued, suggesting investors lack conviction for a strong move in either direction and are still reassessing risk. Bitcoin (BTC) has transitioned from a corrective phase into a consolidation range, according to data released by blockchain analytics…
Lighter price rallied sharply on Jan. 6 after the protocol confirmed the launch of its long-anticipated buyback program, pushing prices higher. Summary Lighter rose 16% as the protocol confirmed its token buyback program. Spot and derivatives activity surged, pointing to fresh positioning. Price is consolidating above $3.00 after a strong breakout move. LIT was trading at $3.06 at press time, up 16% over the past 24 hours. The move extended a volatile week that saw the token trade between $2.33 and $3.37. Trading volume jumped to $157.8 million over the last day, marking a more than tenfold increase compared with…
Bubblemaps dismissed claims tying a Polymarket bet on Maduro’s removal to a WLFI cofounder, calling the on-chain logic misleading. Summary Bubblemaps said exchange timing and value matching alone cannot prove wallet ownership or coordination. The firm identified multiple alternative wallet matches using the same assumptions. No evidence currently links the Polymarket trader to WLFI or its founders. Speculation around a high-profile Polymarket trade has escalated into claims of political and crypto insider ties, but Bubblemaps says the on-chain logic behind those allegations does not hold up. In a Jan. 5 post on X, blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps pushed back against…