Author: John Smith

Crypto prices today fell as selling pressure returned across global markets, pushing Bitcoin below the $90,000 level and dragging most major altcoins lower. Summary Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as selling pressure hit crypto markets Liquidations surged past $1 billion amid rising global tensions Short-term outlook remains volatile, with downside and rebound risks At press time, the total crypto market value had dropped 3.4% to $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin was trading at $89,384, down 3.2% over the past 24 hours. Losses were heavier among altcoins. Binance Coin fell 5.2% to $879, Monero slid 19% to $491, while Pump.fun declined 5.9% to $0.002436.…

Seeker users can now claim and stake SKR tokens in Solana Mobile’s ecosystem, unlocking rewards, governance, and app participation. Summary Solana Mobile has launched the SKR airdrop for Seeker phone holders, with 2B tokens available for users and developers. SKR powers staking, governance, app curation, and device security in the Solana Mobile ecosystem. The token is now tradable on major Solana DEXs and several centralized exchanges, with early rewards and staking live. Solana Mobile has started distributing SKR, the native token of its mobile ecosystem, to users and developers tied to the Seeker smartphone. Announced on Jan. 21, the move…

Dogecoin is moving closer to real-world payments, with House of Doge confirming plans for a dedicated DOGE payment app. Summary House of Doge confirmed the development of a Dogecoin payment app called Such. The app focuses on direct payments, wallets, and tools for small merchants. The launch adds fresh momentum to Dogecoin’s push into everyday use. House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, plans to launch a new mobile payments app designed to make Dogecoin easier to use for everyday transactions and small businesses. The update was shared in a Jan. 20 press release by House…

Trove Markets confirmed it will retain funds from a token sale originally marketed for integration with Hyperliquid, despite shifting its perpetual decentralized exchange to Solana days before its token launch, according to statements from the company. Summary The TROVE token plunged roughly 95% on debut, sparking backlash from contributors over the repurposing of funds. Trove said retained proceeds would fund development, salaries, infrastructure, and marketing, issuing partial refunds to some participants Critics questioned the fund handling, raising trust and legal concerns, while on-chain analysis noted concentrated wallet activity in the presale that warranted scrutiny. The TROVE token plunged approximately 95%…

Samson Mow, chief executive officer of technology company JAN3, has characterized Bitcoin as a generational investment opportunity rather than a conventional trade. Summary Mow called Bitcoin the “trade of a lifetime,” framing it as a long-term store of value and a replacement for fiat, rather than a short-term trading asset. Bitcoin will reach a significant milestone by 2031, he says, despite recent declines and warnings from traders like Peter Brandt. Mow highlighted geopolitical tensions, economic crises, rising U.S. debt, and declining confidence in fiat currencies as key factors accelerating Bitcoin adoption as an alternative financial system. According to The Street,…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he remains confident the U.S. can pass comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation despite pulling support last week for a Senate draft bill that was set for a key markup vote. Summary Armstrong says the derailment of a key U.S. crypto market-structure bill is a temporary setback, not a dead end. After pulling support for a Senate draft he said favored traditional finance and threatened core crypto functions, Armstrong is using the World Economic Forum in Davos to renegotiate terms with banks and policymakers. The Coinbase CEO bets that fresh talks can still deliver comprehensive crypto legislation…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson blasted Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for supporting an imperfect bill on crypto market structure, warning that bad regulation could become permanent.  Summary Hoskinson slammed Garlinghouse for backing an “imperfect” crypto bill draft Ripple’s CEO argued that workable regulation is better than ongoing uncertainty Debate highlights growing tension over DeFi protection vs pro-clarity compromises A fresh public clash has erupted between two of crypto’s biggest industry voices, as Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson criticized Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse over the latest U.S. crypto market structure legislation. The dispute highlights growing tension inside the industry over whether crypto should…

XRP price rejected from a major volume resistance near the point of control, confirming another lower high and keeping downside risk active toward the $0.58 range low. Summary XRP failed at POC volume resistance, signaling supply overhead Rejection confirmed a lower high, keeping the bearish trend active Next downside objective remains the $0.58 range low XRP (XRP) price is showing continued weakness after the latest rally failed at a key volume-based resistance level, reinforcing the broader bearish market structure. The rejection occurred near the Point of Control (POC), a major high-volume node where heavy trading activity has previously concentrated. When price fails to reclaim…

Bitcoin is slipping as risk-off sentiment, fading momentum and a chorus of bearish chart signals put the market on edge, with traders zeroing in on $90,000 as the make-or-break level that could decide whether the pullback stabilizes—or deepens. Without exaggeration, the risk does exist — but it is far from guaranteed. Summary Bitcoin is trading around $90,658, struggling to reclaim key resistance amid macro uncertainty and market weakness. On-chain data, including CoinGlass’ NRPL metric, shows cooling momentum and slower profit-taking, signaling cautious market sentiment. A push above $97K–$98K could restore bullish control, while losing $90K–$91K support increases the risk of…

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