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Gold Hit ATH, Bitcoin Plunges—What’s Driving the Divergence?
It has been less than two weeks since Donald J. Trump stepped back into the White House, and he has already rattled the cages with numerous controversial decisions. The latest came on Saturday evening as he levied hefty taxes on China but also its two neighbors – Canada and Mexico.
Given the fact that his actions came during the weekend when only one financial market was open for trading, it was expected that this particular market would face the music.
Bitcoin Slumps During the Weekend
Trump
Given the fact that his actions came during the weekend when only one financial market was open for trading, it was expected that this particular market would face the music.
Bitcoin Slumps During the Weekend
Trump
Dogecoin’s Price Sinks 15% in 2 Days—Is a Bigger Crash Coming?
TL:DR;
Dogecoin’s price troubles continued in the past few hours as the asset tumbled to its lowest price point in over a month.
This comes amid some reports by a popular analyst that the largest meme coin’s crash could further worsen in the following days and weeks.
DOGEUSD. Source: TradingView
Perhaps driven by the macroeconomic uncertainty following Trump’s latest tariff orders, the cryptocurrency market turned red starting on Saturday night, and it lost over $150 billion of its capitali
Dogecoin’s price troubles continued in the past few hours as the asset tumbled to its lowest price point in over a month.
This comes amid some reports by a popular analyst that the largest meme coin’s crash could further worsen in the following days and weeks.
DOGEUSD. Source: TradingView
Perhaps driven by the macroeconomic uncertainty following Trump’s latest tariff orders, the cryptocurrency market turned red starting on Saturday night, and it lost over $150 billion of its capitali
Crypto Markets Shed $150B As Trump’s Trade War Hits China, Canada, Mexico (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin and most altcoins have turned red in the past 12 hours or so, with BTC dumping below the coveted $100,000 line and many alts posting substantial losses.
This came after US President Trump signed orders to impose harsh tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada.
BTC Below $100K
Bitcoin’s business week started with a nosedive that pushed it from $105,000 to under $98,000 in hours, but the asset bounced off and erased all losses in the next few days. The weekly peak came on Thursd
This came after US President Trump signed orders to impose harsh tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada.
BTC Below $100K
Bitcoin’s business week started with a nosedive that pushed it from $105,000 to under $98,000 in hours, but the asset bounced off and erased all losses in the next few days. The weekly peak came on Thursd
Why Did Ripple’s (XRP) Price Tumble By 8% Daily?
TL:DR;
The entire crypto market turned red on Sunday morning, but some altcoins were hit harder than others.
XRP’s price decline came just hours after a warning by a popular analyst that whales have started to sell off their holdings.
XRPUSD. Source: TradingView
The third-largest cryptocurrency failed to go into uncharted territory a few weeks back, and it was stopped 1% away from its 2018 all-time high of $3.4 (CoinGecko data). Since then, the asset has failed to resume its rally and actua
The entire crypto market turned red on Sunday morning, but some altcoins were hit harder than others.
XRP’s price decline came just hours after a warning by a popular analyst that whales have started to sell off their holdings.
XRPUSD. Source: TradingView
The third-largest cryptocurrency failed to go into uncharted territory a few weeks back, and it was stopped 1% away from its 2018 all-time high of $3.4 (CoinGecko data). Since then, the asset has failed to resume its rally and actua
Mass Liquidation: 250,000 Traders Hit As Bitcoin Falls Below $100K
Bitcoin’s weekend took a wrong turn in the past 12 hours or so as the asset plunged below $100,000 for the first time since the Monday crash.
As expected, the altcoins have turned red as well, with substantial losses from the likes of LINK, SOL, AVAX, DOGE, and others.
BTCUSD. Source: TradingView
Recall that the primary cryptocurrency had a strong end for the business week and, subsequently, the month, as its price stood above $105,000 and even challenged $106,000 on a couple of occasions.
As expected, the altcoins have turned red as well, with substantial losses from the likes of LINK, SOL, AVAX, DOGE, and others.
BTCUSD. Source: TradingView
Recall that the primary cryptocurrency had a strong end for the business week and, subsequently, the month, as its price stood above $105,000 and even challenged $106,000 on a couple of occasions.
T3 FCU Freezes $26.4M in Spain As Justin Sun Warns of Blockchain Abuse
Spanish law enforcement, in partnership with blockchain firms Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen $26.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to a money laundering network operating across Europe.
The operation was carried out by the T3 Financial Crime Unit, an initiative formed in August 2024 by the three companies to combat illicit financial activities.
The T3 FCU’s Operation
Justin Sun admitted in an X post that the operation highlights that “Criminals are drawn to the same features that mak
The operation was carried out by the T3 Financial Crime Unit, an initiative formed in August 2024 by the three companies to combat illicit financial activities.
The T3 FCU’s Operation
Justin Sun admitted in an X post that the operation highlights that “Criminals are drawn to the same features that mak
New Jersey Man Convicted in Fentanyl Trafficking and Money Laundering Crypto Scheme
A New Jersey jury has convicted a man for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering operation that used wire transfers and cryptocurrency to move illicit funds.
The scheme, which prosecutors in the case say ran for six years, involved importing and distributing fentanyl-related substances.
Crypto-Fueled Drug Network
The federal jury found William Panzera guilty on January 27, with court records showing that he and his associates imported synthetic opioids from suppliers in China and
The scheme, which prosecutors in the case say ran for six years, involved importing and distributing fentanyl-related substances.
Crypto-Fueled Drug Network
The federal jury found William Panzera guilty on January 27, with court records showing that he and his associates imported synthetic opioids from suppliers in China and
After a Historic January, What’s in Store for Bitcoin in February?
Although the previous month (and the start of the new year) began on the wrong foot, with BTC standing firmly within fix-digit price territory, the asset managed to turn it around and charted a new all-time high a couple of weeks back.
All eyes have now turned to February, which is historically a highly profitable month for the largest cryptocurrency.
Strong January Ends
Recall that BTC experienced a massive correction at the end of 2024, with its price tumbling from $100,000 on December 26 t
All eyes have now turned to February, which is historically a highly profitable month for the largest cryptocurrency.
Strong January Ends
Recall that BTC experienced a massive correction at the end of 2024, with its price tumbling from $100,000 on December 26 t
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Risks Falling Below $3K After Recent Rejection
Ethereum experienced a surge this week, briefly breaking above a key resistance region. However, it lacked sufficient momentum, appearing to be a false breakout.
If ETH faces a more profound rejection at current levels, lower prices could follow.
Technical Analysis
By Shayan
The Daily Chart
Ethereum saw a strong push from buyers at the $3K support range, driving the price slightly above a substantial resistance region. This key region includes:
The 100-day moving average at $3.3K
The bull
If ETH faces a more profound rejection at current levels, lower prices could follow.
Technical Analysis
By Shayan
The Daily Chart
Ethereum saw a strong push from buyers at the $3K support range, driving the price slightly above a substantial resistance region. This key region includes:
The 100-day moving average at $3.3K
The bull
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Bullish Momentum Weakens—Correction Ahead?
Ripple has been facing a prolonged period of low market activity, leading to sideways movement and minimal volatility near the $3.2 level.
However, emerging technical signals suggest that a potential correction may be on the horizon.
XRP Analysis
By Shayan
The Daily Chart
XRP has steadily climbed toward the $3.2 resistance, a crucial supply zone that has historically posed challenges for buyers. This level is a major obstacle, requiring strong bullish momentum to be reclaimed.
Meanwhile, p
However, emerging technical signals suggest that a potential correction may be on the horizon.
XRP Analysis
By Shayan
The Daily Chart
XRP has steadily climbed toward the $3.2 resistance, a crucial supply zone that has historically posed challenges for buyers. This level is a major obstacle, requiring strong bullish momentum to be reclaimed.
Meanwhile, p
Tezos Sees Rising Revenue but Declining Activity As Users Shift to Layer 2
Tezos Layer 1 saw a 30.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) rise in transaction fee revenue, reaching 11,100 XTZ in Q4 2024. Meanwhile, Etherlink, Tezos’ first EVM-compatible smart roll-up, grew even faster, with a 44% quarterly increase, hitting 6,669 XTZ.
Despite this, the overall network activity on Tezos dropped by 5% during the same period, with monthly transactions and contract calls averaging 3.2 million.
According to Messari’s latest report, this decline is consistent with the ongoing shift t
Despite this, the overall network activity on Tezos dropped by 5% during the same period, with monthly transactions and contract calls averaging 3.2 million.
According to Messari’s latest report, this decline is consistent with the ongoing shift t
Overcoming the ‘Valley of Death:’ How DeSci Reshapes Scientific Research
The scientific research process faces major hurdles, especially in converting basic research into real-world applications through translational research. The “Valley of Death” results in 80-90% of research projects failing before reaching human trials, with only 0.1% of drug candidates becoming approved treatments.
Misaligned incentives among academia, funding organizations, and industry exacerbate issues like insufficient funding, weak collaboration between scientists and clinicians, and poor
Misaligned incentives among academia, funding organizations, and industry exacerbate issues like insufficient funding, weak collaboration between scientists and clinicians, and poor
Bitcoin’s Next Rally Around the Corner As Stablecoin Liquidity Expands: CryptoQuant
Historical data has shown that growing stablecoin liquidity is associated with sustained gains in the crypto market. This means that bitcoin’s next rally could be around the corner because stablecoin liquidity is expanding.
According to a CryptoQuant report, liquidity impulse for Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) have begun to expand again, with the latter experiencing a growth pace not seen in a year.
Bitcoin Rally Around the Corner
Since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, liqu
According to a CryptoQuant report, liquidity impulse for Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) have begun to expand again, with the latter experiencing a growth pace not seen in a year.
Bitcoin Rally Around the Corner
Since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, liqu
We Asked DeepSeek If Ripple (XRP) Can Hit New All-Time High This Year
TL:DR;
XRP became one of the top performers of 2024, and the start of 2025 was also quite promising as it came just 1% away from its all-time high of $3.4.
It has retraced since then, and the question now is whether it will be able to go into uncharted territory this year. Here’s DeepSeek’s answer.
XRPUSD. Source: TradingView XRP to New ATH Finally?
The daily chart above shows that XRP was stuck below $1 for years, and it was predominantly trading within a tight range between $0.35 and $0.6
XRP became one of the top performers of 2024, and the start of 2025 was also quite promising as it came just 1% away from its all-time high of $3.4.
It has retraced since then, and the question now is whether it will be able to go into uncharted territory this year. Here’s DeepSeek’s answer.
XRPUSD. Source: TradingView XRP to New ATH Finally?
The daily chart above shows that XRP was stuck below $1 for years, and it was predominantly trading within a tight range between $0.35 and $0.6
Bitcoin Slips Below $102K, Solana’s Weekly Troubles Persist (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin had a solid Friday, at least at first, as it pumped above $106,000 before the bears resumed control of the market and pushed it south by over four grand.
Most altcoins are quite sluggish on a daily scale, with SOL, ADA, XRP, and SUI in the red, while PEPE and DOT have charted some gains.
BTC to $102K
The largest cryptocurrency started the business week on the wrong foot as the AI mania that started in China called DeepSeek sent the entire market into a severe correction. On Monday mor
Most altcoins are quite sluggish on a daily scale, with SOL, ADA, XRP, and SUI in the red, while PEPE and DOT have charted some gains.
BTC to $102K
The largest cryptocurrency started the business week on the wrong foot as the AI mania that started in China called DeepSeek sent the entire market into a severe correction. On Monday mor
Ripple V. SEC Lawsuit: Here’s What Happened in January
TL;DR
The SEC doubled down on its appeal against the 2023 ruling favoring Ripple, while the non-profit organization Better Markets sided with the regulator, arguing that XRP is a security.
With pro-crypto Mark Uyeda replacing Gary Gensler at the SEC, analysts speculate on potential outcomes that could favor Ripple.
The Tussle Goes on
While the lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) started in 2020, its final resolution remains to be seen. The past few year
The SEC doubled down on its appeal against the 2023 ruling favoring Ripple, while the non-profit organization Better Markets sided with the regulator, arguing that XRP is a security.
With pro-crypto Mark Uyeda replacing Gary Gensler at the SEC, analysts speculate on potential outcomes that could favor Ripple.
The Tussle Goes on
While the lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) started in 2020, its final resolution remains to be seen. The past few year
Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried? Parents Make a Direct Appeal (Report)
The parents of the disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried are looking into options to obtain a pardon for their son from former US President Donald Trump, according to a Bloomberg report.
Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have reportedly held discussions in recent weeks with attorneys and individuals linked to Trump’s circle regarding potential clemency for their 32-year-old son, who was sentenced to 25 years for fraud in 2024. It remains uncertain whether they
Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have reportedly held discussions in recent weeks with attorneys and individuals linked to Trump’s circle regarding potential clemency for their 32-year-old son, who was sentenced to 25 years for fraud in 2024. It remains uncertain whether they
Grayscale Announces Bitcoin Mining Industry ETF (MNRS)
On Jan. 30, the firm announced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF with the ticker MNRS. The product is a passively managed ETF tracking the mining industry and the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index.
“MNRS provides exposure to Bitcoin Miners and the global Bitcoin mining industry at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented interest and growth in Bitcoin,” stated Grayscale.
The fund provides exposure to companies involved in Bitcoin mining and network verification, mining pool services, and infrastructure
“MNRS provides exposure to Bitcoin Miners and the global Bitcoin mining industry at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented interest and growth in Bitcoin,” stated Grayscale.
The fund provides exposure to companies involved in Bitcoin mining and network verification, mining pool services, and infrastructure
Pump.fun Faces Class Action Over Alleged Securities Law Breaches
Solana-based meme coin creation platform Pump.fun has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of violating U.S. securities laws.
The suit, filed on January 30, alleges that every token created through Pump.fun constitutes an unregistered security, from which the platform has profited nearly $500 million in fees.
Alleged Securities Violations and Investor Losses
The lead plaintiff, Diego Aguilar, claims to have suffered financial losses trading three specific Pump.fun-created
The suit, filed on January 30, alleges that every token created through Pump.fun constitutes an unregistered security, from which the platform has profited nearly $500 million in fees.
Alleged Securities Violations and Investor Losses
The lead plaintiff, Diego Aguilar, claims to have suffered financial losses trading three specific Pump.fun-created
Czech Point: Prague Central Bank Wants Bitcoin, Lummis Freaks Out
The Czech Republic’s central bank head recently echoed statements he made earlier in January boasting plans for the Central European nation to begin stockpiling Bitcoin, in remarks published by the Financial Times Wednesday.
On Thursday, the Czech National Bank (CNB) said it would start analyzing the prospects of introducing additional asset classes to its reserve, and many indicated that BTC was among those.
Czech Central Bank Ready to Hodl Bitcoin
“Those [Trump] guys can now kind of create
On Thursday, the Czech National Bank (CNB) said it would start analyzing the prospects of introducing additional asset classes to its reserve, and many indicated that BTC was among those.
Czech Central Bank Ready to Hodl Bitcoin
“Those [Trump] guys can now kind of create