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Story (IP) is a Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically to bring intellectual property (IP) on-chain and turn it into programmable assets. In early 2026, the IP token staged a strong recovery. The price doubled from a local low near $1.50 to above $3.00.What is driving this rebound? And is it strong enough to continue in the coming months?Sponsored Korean Traders Push IP HigherTrading data indicate that South Korean traders contributed the most to IP’s recent price surge.CoinGecko data shows that IP’s daily trading volume exceeded $300 million on January 13. This was the highest level since the sell-off in October last…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) 52-week correlation with gold reached zero for the first time since mid-2022 and may turn negative by the end of January. Key takeaways:BTC–gold divergence has historically preceded strong Bitcoin rallies.Liquidity trends and cycle fractals point to BTC leading the way with a $144,000–$150,000 price target.Past fractals show Bitcoin rallying after goldIn the past four comparable instances, Bitcoin rallied by an average of 56% within roughly two months after its correlation with gold turned negative. BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: TradingViewBitcoin broke this pattern in May 2021, when it fell roughly 26% instead of rallying. Back then, Tesla had suspended…

In the process of excavating a Roman forum near the ancient city of Amastris (now known as Amasra) in present-day Turkey, archaeologists uncovered a Medusa carving with an unusual expression. The smiling stone Medusa was discovered on the top of decorative marble columns that once made up a covered walkway or gallery (called a stoa). Popular Mechanics covered the news, which was first reported by Turkey Today. The Amasra district is along the northern coast of Turkey, bordering the Black Sea. Excavations of the Roman forum began three years ago, following the discovery, in 2017, of historical remains during the…

Key takeawaysNFT Paris’ cancellation highlights pressure on sponsorship budgets rather than just falling NFT prices.NFT activity continues in 2026, but volumes are lower, and demand is more price-sensitive.Conference economics often reveal market health in ways sales charts cannot.NFT usage is shifting toward utility and infrastructure, while hype-driven formats are fading.NFT Paris, one of Europe’s better-known non-fungible token (NFT) gatherings, was abruptly called off for 2026, alongside its sister event, RWA Paris, roughly a month before it was due to run.A conference cancellation does not measure the NFT market in the same way a sales chart does, but it can reveal…

Key takeawaysNFT Paris’ cancellation highlights pressure on sponsorship budgets rather than just falling NFT prices.NFT activity continues in 2026, but volumes are lower, and demand is more price-sensitive.Conference economics often reveal market health in ways sales charts cannot.NFT usage is shifting toward utility and infrastructure, while hype-driven formats are fading.NFT Paris, one of Europe’s better-known non-fungible token (NFT) gatherings, was abruptly called off for 2026, alongside its sister event, RWA Paris, roughly a month before it was due to run.A conference cancellation does not measure the NFT market in the same way a sales chart does, but it can reveal…

Franklin Templeton has amended two Western Asset institutional money market funds (MMFs) to plug directly into the emerging US stablecoin regime and tokenized cash infrastructure rather than launching new crypto native products.According to a release shared with Cointelegraph, Franklin Templeton is adapting the two long‑running Western Asset institutional funds so they can be used more directly in US GENIUS‑aligned stablecoin reserve structures and blockchain‑enabled distribution channels, without changing their status as Securities and Exchange Commission‑registered 2a‑7 MMFs.The changes are designed to allow the funds to serve as regulated, government-backed collateral for payment stablecoins and other tokenized cash uses without altering…

The first week of 2026 delivered a surprising jolt to the fast-growing spot Bitcoin ETF market, as a net outflow of $681 million caught traders and analysts off guard. This marked the most significant weekly ETF outflow since their historic approval in early 2025 and ignited serious debate among market participants. The reasons for the downturn appear manifold, with macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressure, central bank policy shifts, and growing geopolitical instability converging to push investors into risk-off mode. However, beneath the surface of short-term panic lies a strategic window of opportunity for forward-thinking investors.To fully contextualize the current retreat, it’s…

Privacy-preserving cryptocurrency Monero surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday as tightening digital asset regulations contribute to heightened investor demand for privacy coins.Monero (XMR) rose to a new all-time high above $687 on Tuesday, up around 14% rise over the past 24 hours, according to TradingView data.Monero has gained roughly 45% in the past week, becoming the 12th largest crypto by market cap as the total market capitalization of privacy-focused coins rose by 3.5%, and trading volume soared 32%, CoinMarketCap data shows.Privacy-focused cryptos have outperformed the wider cryptocurrency market during the past three months since the $19 billion crypto…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s main network is witnessing a dramatic surge in activity, signaling renewed confidence and accelerating momentum across the ecosystem. Aspects like transaction throughput and user engagement appear to have pushed significantly higher over the past few weeks, breaking past prior peaks. Another Historic Moment For Ethereum Network Since the beginning of 2026, the Ethereum network has been hitting major milestones that reflect the blockchain’s efficiency and expanding ecosystem. Even in a volatile crypto landscape, ETH’s network usage and adoption have increased sharply, as evidenced by its rapidly…

The New Museum in New York will reopen on March 21 after two years of closure, the museum announced Tuesday. The institution was originally slated to reopen last fall. Since March 2024, the New Museum has been shuttered as part of an expansion to a next-door lot that will add 60,000 square feet to its existing SANAA-designed building. The expansion, designed by OMA / Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, will bring its total footprint to nearly 120,000 square feet. Of this additional 60,000 square feet, 9,600 square feet will be dedicated to exhibition space, almost doubling the museum’s current area…