Author: John Smith

The crypto market remained on edge on Saturday, with Bitcoin and most altcoins being in the red as the White House threatened to withdraw its support of the CLARITY Act. Summary The crypto market remained on edge on Saturday. The White House has warned that it may withdraw its support for the bill. Still, most people believe that the bill will pass eventually. Crypto market retreats amid CLARITY Act risks Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to $3,293, while Ethereum (ETH) moved to $3,285. The market capitalization of all coins dropped to $3.2 trillion, while the 24-hour volume slumped by 25% to $90…

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The NFT market recorded $61.5 million in sales volume over the past week, posting a modest 1.52% increase from the previous period. Summary NFT sales hit $61.5M, while buyers surged 121% and sellers rose nearly 99%. Ethereum led blockchains with $29M in NFT sales and a 421% jump in buyers. Bitcoin NFTs dominated top sales as BTC reclaimed $95K and ETH crossed $3.2K. While the sales figures show minimal movement, the real story lies in market participation. NFT buyers jumped 120.90% to reach 134,743, while sellers increased by 98.69% to 111,756. This has happened at a time when Bitcoin (BTC)…

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Capital One Financial Corporation has received preliminary court approval for a $425 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit involving interest rate payments on savings accounts, according to the settlement administrator’s portal. Summary Capital One received preliminary court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged underpayment of interest on 360 Savings accounts from 2019–2025. $300 million will compensate affected past account holders, while $125 million will boost interest for current 360 Savings account customers. The settlement comes after the CFPB accused Capital One of misleading customers about offering “highest” interest rates, though the bank denies wrongdoing. The settlement affects…

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A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $2.9 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah. Summary Brian Garry Sewell received 3 years in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for a $2.9 million cryptocurrency investment scam affecting at least 17 victims. Sewell also ran Rockwell Capital Management, converting over $5.4 million in cash to crypto without proper licensing, violating anti-money laundering rules. Sewell must pay $3.6 million+ in restitution, amid a global surge in cryptocurrency crime,…

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Monero price remains in a blue-sky breakout after clearing the $670 Fibonacci extension, with strong momentum keeping the next upside target near $930 in focus. Summary $670: reclaimed extension level now acting as support $930–$939: next Fibonacci extension target zone (2.618 extension) Volume: should remain elevated to confirm continuation strength Monero (XMR) price continues to trade in a powerful breakout structure, with price action holding firm in what can be described as a blue-sky breakout environment. In this type of market condition, upside resistance becomes limited because the asset is trading into areas where it has not recently formed major consolidation zones. As…

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A Bitcoin user lost funds after sending cryptocurrency to a compromised wallet that used a transaction identifier from a coinbase block reward as its private key. Summary A Bitcoin user sent 0.84 BTC to a compromised wallet whose private key was derived from a block 924,982 coinbase transaction identifier, exposing it to theft. Automated programs monitoring the mempool detected the deposit and competed via replace-by-fee transactions, sometimes paying nearly 100% of the value in fees to claim the funds. Using predictable or publicly available data—like transaction IDs or common word patterns—for private keys enables immediate exploitation, highlighting the critical importance…

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Coinbase stock price continues to underperform the broader market this year despite the modest optimism from Wall Street analysts. Summary Coinbase stock has dropped by ~45% from its highest level in 2025. The company faces major headwinds despite the ongoing optimism among analysts. Cryptocurrencies remain under pressure, with Coinbase’s profitability expected to decline. Analysts are bullish on Coinbase shares Coinbase, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, was trading at $240 today, January 16, down by ~45% from its highest point in 2025. In contrast, top American indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 are all…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As utility dominates 2026, Digitap jumps 240% from presale while Polkadot slides deeper into a brutal downtrend. Summary Retail capital is rotating from Polkadot to Digitap as payments and stablecoins overtake infrastructure as crypto’s top growth theme. Digitap’s omni-bank app blends fiat and crypto in one balance, pushing real-world adoption beyond speculative Layer-1 bets. With less than 1% cross-border fees and a live app, Digitap is priced like fintech as its presale tops $4.1m raised. The market no longer…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Discover the mathematics of Zero Knowledge Proofs and how zk-SNARKs enable private, succinct, and non-interactive on-chain verification for sensitive data. Summary Zero Knowledge Proofs allow users to prove facts are true without revealing any underlying personal or sensitive data. zk-SNARKs enable fast, low-cost on-chain verification by moving heavy computation off-chain. From healthcare and finance to decentralized networks like Proof Pods, ZKP makes secure, private data sharing practical at global scale. The dream of digital privacy is finally becoming a…

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