Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Amid Rising Criticism

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back on critics who say companies that hold Bitcoin are reckless. He told a podcast that buying Bitcoin should be seen as a choice about where to put cash, not as a moral failing. He said firms face few good options for idle money, and that Bitcoin is one of… Continue reading Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Amid Rising Criticism

2025 Crypto Boom Backed By $50 Billion In Treasury Firm Purchases

According to CoinGecko’s annual report, crypto treasury companies were among the year’s biggest buyers even as prices fell. Their balance sheets grew sharply, and their actions left a clear mark on supply and markets. The numbers tell a story of heavy buying, pause, and then corporate moves to protect share value. Large Treasury Buying Spree… Continue reading 2025 Crypto Boom Backed By $50 Billion In Treasury Firm Purchases

XRP Poised To Move On Its Own, Separate From Bitcoin: CEO

For a market that usually moves in one direction, some voices are starting to say this time might look a little different. Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said XRP could move on a different path from Bitcoin this year, pointing to enterprise use cases as a key reason. He made the remarks during a podcast with… Continue reading XRP Poised To Move On Its Own, Separate From Bitcoin: CEO

Surge In XRP Transactions: 1.45 Million Daily Users Could Signal Price Rally Ahead, Says Expert

Recent reports indicate that XRP has reached an almost six-month high in daily transactions, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency as it exhibits increasing adoption across both payment systems and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.  For January 2026 alone, the XRP Ledger recorded 1.45 million daily transactions, following a steady upward trend in network usage… Continue reading Surge In XRP Transactions: 1.45 Million Daily Users Could Signal Price Rally Ahead, Says Expert

Crypto Chill: Sentiment Drops As US Lawmakers Stir Market Fears

The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49. That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier… Continue reading Crypto Chill: Sentiment Drops As US Lawmakers Stir Market Fears

Iranians Turn to Crypto as Economic Crisis and Sanctions Deepen

As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. For many Iranians, digital assets now… Continue reading Iranians Turn to Crypto as Economic Crisis and Sanctions Deepen

Ethereum Staking Hits Record Levels As Buterin Urges Builders To Deliver Real Apps

According to ValidatorQueue data, staked Ethereum has climbed to close to 36 million, equal to nearly 30% of the circulating supply. That figure now represents more than $119 billion at current prices. Staking rose from 35.5 million to almost 36 million since early January, even though ETH has fallen more than 30% since August. The… Continue reading Ethereum Staking Hits Record Levels As Buterin Urges Builders To Deliver Real Apps

Bitcoin And Crypto ETFs Set To Attract $130 Billion-Plus Inflows This Year, JPMorgan Predicts

According to analysts at JPMorgan, crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly for Bitcoin (BTC), are expected to see inflows in 2026 that will far exceed those from 2025.  Led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the analysis highlights a significant trend where capital flowing into the crypto market through ETFs reached a record high of $130 billion last year,… Continue reading Bitcoin And Crypto ETFs Set To Attract $130 Billion-Plus Inflows This Year, JPMorgan Predicts

Altcoin Rallies Are Getting Shorter, And Wintermute Has The Data

According to Wintermute’s 2025 Digital Asset OTC Markets report, altcoin rallies last year were much shorter than traders expected, averaging about 19–20 days. That is a steep drop from the roughly 60-day runs seen in 2024. Market flows tightened, and many smaller tokens saw gains vanish faster than before. The result: capital moved back into… Continue reading Altcoin Rallies Are Getting Shorter, And Wintermute Has The Data

Ethereum On Fire: User Growth Sparks Massive Activity Spike

Ethereum’s on-chain activity has jumped sharply, driven by a wave of first-time users and heavier transaction flow across the network. According to Glassnode, new activity retention roughly doubled this month — rising from about 4 million to around 8 million addresses — a move that points to a fresh cohort of wallets interacting with Ethereum… Continue reading Ethereum On Fire: User Growth Sparks Massive Activity Spike