Author: John Smith

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The Bitcoin price still dominates market discussion in 2026. Still, conviction feels thin while volatility stays high. Amid this frenzy, it is unclear in which direction it is going. For some, this looks like a pause before continuation. For others, it feels like exhaustion. While most eyes stay fixed on BTC’s next move, something quieter is happening in the background. A growing number of investors appear less interested in waiting for another headline-driven Bitcoin surge and more focused on…

Bitcoin price held steady above the key support level at $90,000 as traders waited for the upcoming US inflation report, SCOTUS ruling on Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the CLARITY Act. Summary Bitcoin price remained in a tight range on Sunday. The United States will release the latest US inflation report on Tuesday. The Senate will have a markup of the CLARITY Bill this week. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $90,590 on Sunday, a few points below the year-to-date high of $94,470. It remains much higher than the November low of $80,000. Bitcoin will have three main catalysts this week. First,…

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Tennessee officials issued cease-and-desist orders to major prediction market platforms alleging unlicensed sports wagering, while BNY advances the tokenized deposit platform launch. Summary Tennessee ordered Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets. BNY Mellon launched blockchain-based deposit settlement as banks expand into crypto rails. Truebit lost $26.6M in ETH as security risks and regulatory pressure hit the market. Tennessee targets prediction market platforms The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council issued January 9 cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, ordering them to stop offering sports event contracts to state residents. Regulators…

Polygon price continued its bull run, continuing a trend that started on January 1, as its transactions and burn rate soared. Summary Polygon price continued soaring as the bull run accelerated. The POL burn rate has continued to soar in the past few months. Other network metrics like DEX volume and stablecoin transactions have soared. Polygon (POL) has now jumped in each day of this year and is hovering at its highest level since Nov. 11. It has soared by over 80% from its lowest level this year. The rally is a massive reversal after the token plunged by 66%…

Solana’s price is showing bullish continuation after defending the 21-EMA, with the price structure and momentum aligning for a potential rally toward the $156 resistance level. Summary SOL defended the 21EMA, reinforcing bullish continuation Support aligns with the Point of Control, strengthening structure Upside focus remains on $156 resistance Solana’s (SOL) price action continues to display notable strength, with the market maintaining a bullish structure defined by higher highs and higher lows. Following a recent impulsive move higher, Solana has now delivered a clean bullish reaction from the 21-day exponential moving average, a level that often acts as dynamic support during trending conditions.…

Crypto markets barely flinched as a trio of macro headlines crossed the tape, with major tokens drifting sideways to lower despite fresh signals from U.S. labor data, looming Supreme Court action on Trump-era tariffs, and renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Summary The crypto market rallied after the latest US NFP data. The economy added 50k job as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%. Focus now shifts to the upcoming SCOTUS ruling on tariffs.  Bitcoin (BTC) price is currently hovering at around $90,955, up from the intraday low of $89,200 but still in the red for the day. This…

Bank of New York Mellon is giving its deposits a blockchain makeover. Summary The new service turns traditional bank deposits into on-chain tokens that represent cash clients already hold at BNY. In plain English: it’s regular bank money, just dressed for the blockchain age. The custody giant says the move is part of its push toward 24/7 operability, a goal increasingly shared by global markets that never really sleep anymore. According to Bloomberg, the firm is launching a tokenized deposit service that lets big institutional clients move money on digital rails. Clients and interested parties include heavyweights like Intercontinental Exchange,…

Dogecoin price held steady above a crucial support level, with the Elliot Wave pattern pointing to an eventual rebound in the near term. Summary Dogecoin price has bottomed at a key support level. An Elliot Wave analysis suggests that the coin may rebound. DOGE ETF inflows have jumped in the past few days.  Dogecoin (DOGE) token was trading at $0.1397 on Saturday, a few points above the key support level at $0.1153. It remains in a bear market after falling by over 70% below its highest point in 2025. A potential catalyst for the DOGE token is that demand for…

The recent crypto market rally experienced earlier this year stalled recently as traders booked profits.  Summary The crypto market is wavering ahead of the upcoming CLARITY Act markup. Senator Tim Scott confirmed that the markup will take place on January 15. The CLARITY Act will likely not lead to a crypto market rally. Bitcoin (BTC) price plunged from the year-to-date high of $94,500 to the current $90,000. Other top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) have also pulled back in the past few days.  CLARITY Act markup to happen on January 15 The crypto market will be in focus…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In his recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA and one of the most influential figures in modern computing, issued a warning that “should” reverberate across every industry that relies on digital security. Quantum computing, he explained, is advancing quickly enough that it could soon render today’s encryption standards obsolete. “Quantum computers will make it possible” to break present cryptographic protections, he stressed, noting that this is why “the entire industry is…