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Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Saturday as crypto markets reacted to the US military action in Venezuela.Key points:Bitcoin attempts to hold recent gains as the US mounts an attack on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.Traders remain optimistic about the outlook for BTC price action if certain levels hold.Gold starts to flag on low timeframes as Bitcoin’s gains tap 5% since Christmas.Bitcoin faces “geopolitical pressure” at $90,000Data from TradingView showed BTC price action reversing after highs near $90,940 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewNews that the US had launched airstrikes in the Venezuelan capital Caracas were followed by an announcement from…

XRP rose above $2 on Friday for the first time since mid-December, extending a strong start to 2026 as traders pointed to steady spot ETF inflows and improving U.S. regulatory sentiment.Data cited by SoSoValue showed U.S. spot XRP ETFs took in $13.59 million on Jan. 2, pushing total inflows since launch to $1.18 billion. The steady demand has helped tilt near-term supply and demand dynamics in XRP’s favor, even as broader crypto benchmarks remain rangebound.The move also comes as traders reassess the regulatory backdrop after SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s departure, which some market participants viewed as clearing the way for…

IntroductionAs we approach the midpoint of this transformative decade, the cryptocurrency market finds itself at a critical inflection point. What began as a shadow economy existing outside of legacy financial systems is now evolving into an intricate and influential ecosystem. While mainstream coverage still focuses heavily on speculative risks, regulatory headlines, and technological uncertainty, experienced crypto investors recognize the underlying trends quietly reshaping the digital financial landscape. In 2026, one key truth is becoming increasingly evident: crypto isn’t fading into irrelevance—it’s maturing. Much like the emergence of the internet or mobile technology, the digital asset space is undergoing industrial adolescence.…

Archaeologists working in the western Nile Delta of Egypt discovered remnants of an “extensive industrial complex” from as far back as the 5th century B.C.E. as well as a Roman cemetery that suggests the area was fertile ground for civilization and exchange in the Mediterranean. As reported by Archaeology News, the findings—by an Egyptian-Italian team from the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Padua at the sites of Kom el-Ahmar and Kom Wasit in Beheira Governorate—”bring to the foreground the significance of the western Delta as a center of production, trade, and settlement, linked to the Mediterranean world…

BTC reached $91,000 yesterday but its progress was halted. Bitcoin’s price recovery was stopped earlier on Saturday morning as the asset dropped from its multi-week peak of $91,000 to under $90,000. The latest rejection came after reports emerged about several explosions felt across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, which were linked to potential strikes by the United States. The cause has not been confirmed yet, but US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Venezuela of ground strikes, and deployed a navy task force in the Caribbean. Additionally, the BBC reported that the Trump administration was aware of the explosions today, but…

BitMine Immersion Technologies has added another 82,560 Ether, worth roughly $259 million, to Ethereum’s staking system, intensifying congestion in the network’s validator entry queue as institutional demand for yield continues to build.Data from Arkham shows that the Ether (ETH) treasury firm sent multiple large deposits to Ethereum’s BatchDeposit contract within the past few hours. With the new stake, BitMine’s total staked ETH has climbed to 544,064 Ether, valued at approximately $1.62 billion at current prices, according to onchain analyst Lookonchain.BitMine first started staking ETH on Dec. 26, transferring nearly $219 million worth of ETH to staking-related contracts on the Ethereum…

Dogecoin and pepe led a sharp meme coin bounce on Friday, with traders leaning into “meme season” talk as 2026 gets underway.Dogecoin was up about 11% over 24 hours, while pepe rose roughly 17% on the day after a stronger intraday push. Crypto’s meme basket has also been heating up more broadly. CoinGecko’s GMCI Meme Index category showed a market value of roughly $33.8 billion with about $5.9 billion in 24 hour trading volume, a sign that the move is not just a single token story.Meanwhile, the “dog themed” basket flashing green across the board. Following dogecoin, Shiba Inu was…

Key Takeaways US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted about $471 million in inflows on the first trading day of the year. BlackRock’s IBIT led the group with $287 million, followed by ETFs managed by Fidelity and Bitwise. Share this article Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US kicked off 2026 with a surge in demand, pulling in roughly $471 million in fresh capital in the opening trading session, Farside Investors data shows.Renewed appetite for Bitcoin exposure helped reverse the negative trend seen on December 31, when the ETF group shed $348 million.On Friday, the sector saw a complete turnaround with no…

Bitwise Asset Management just filed registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for 11 new cryptocurrency strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The filings would trade on NYSE Arca if approved, expanding regulated access to major altcoins. The proposed funds include individual strategy ETFs tracking Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Sui (SUI), Uniswap (UNI), Starknet (STRK), Near (NEAR), Bitensor (TAO), Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), Canton (CC) and Tron (TRX). Each fund is designed to invest a significant portion of assets in the underlying token, while using related exchange-traded products and derivatives to provide regulated exposure. Bitwise positions the filings as part of…

2025 has seen crypto ETF inflows increase significantly, and some retail investors are exploring lower-barrier ways to participate. Cloud mining is one option some users consider because it can reduce hardware setup requirements and ongoing maintenance.Three-Step Starter Guide on ZA MinerStep 1: Create an AccountZA Miner advertises a $100 trial credit; users should review eligibility, limitations, and withdrawal conditions before relying on it. Some platforms state that no deposit or credit card is required for trials, but users should still review terms and risk disclosures.Step 2: Choose a ContractDepending on the platform, users may be able to use trial credits…