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Bitcoin's breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading

Bitcoin pushes above $92,000 as stocks tied to crypto, AI mining, and metals rally in pre market trading.

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Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000

Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.

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Bitcoin eyes longest daily winning streak in 3 months

Bitcoin rose over 1% during Monday's Asian trading session, marking a potential five-day winning streak.

Bitcoin was rallying Friday.

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XRP breaks $2.12 as shrinking exchange supply lead to price squeeze higher

Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies.

(CoinDesk Data)
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PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report

PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency.

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Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations

The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments.

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Asia Morning Briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025

Media attention shifted from bitcoin’s environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception.

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Neobanks will fuel Ethereum's 2026 growth, says ether.fi CEO

Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said.

Three people, including Ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze, sit on a stage at Consensus Hong Kong 2025.
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Dogecoin pops 4% amid memecoin rally as a short-term golden cross flashes

Technical indicators suggest Dogecoin's rally is supported by strong volume, but it must maintain key support levels to continue upward momentum.

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Bitcoin tops $91,000 with ether, dogecoin higher amid U.S. action on Venezuela

Political changes in Venezuela, including U.S. plans for involvement, influenced market volatility and trading dynamics.

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Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot

Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure.

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Bitcoin dips, but quickly recovers as U.S. captures Venezuela's Maduro

The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country.

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What next for Ripple-linked XRP as price zooms above $2

Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges.

(CoinDesk Data)

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Dogecoin, PEPE rocket as much as 25% as 2026 starts with a bang for memecoins

The broader meme coin market is heating up, with CoinGecko's GMCI Meme Index showing a market value of $33.8 billion and a trading volume of $5.9 billion.

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XRP jumps 8% above $2 as traders bet on a friendlier SEC

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies.

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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release

The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty with wife Heather Morgan in the plundering of Bitfinex, is now testifying against the mixer he used. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)
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