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While leading privacy coins such as Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH) have already reached multi-billion-dollar market capitalizations and posted strong gains, capital flows appear to be shifting toward lower-cap privacy coins.
January recorded notable accumulation activity in several mid- to low-cap altcoins. This may reflect whales’ positioning ahead of expectations that the privacy...
BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today released its end-of-year research report, “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025,” outlining five core insights that defined a turbulent year for the global crypto derivatives market. The report examines how structural stress, liquidity shocks and the breakdown of once-reliable trading strategies reshaped perpetual swaps in 2025.
According to the...
Pudgy Penguins announced a landmark partnership with Premier League football giant Manchester City.
This marks one of the most high-profile crossovers yet between a native Web3 brand and global sports fandom.
Pudgy Penguins’ Manchester City Deal Signals a New NFT Playbook
The collaboration will launch an exclusive NFT collection alongside premium merchandise, expanding Pudgy Penguins’...
Bitcoin’s price has staged a steady recovery in recent sessions, extending gains that now place BTC near a potential breakout zone. The ongoing rise has shifted market tone toward cautious optimism.
However, as bullish momentum builds, rising short-term holder profits introduce a familiar risk that could challenge Bitcoin’s advance.
Some Bitcoin Holders Exit, Others Buy The Dip
Bitcoin...
Ripple’s US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has surged to a new all-time high, fueled by a series of high-profile partnerships and regulatory milestones that are accelerating its adoption among institutional investors.
Yet, RLUSD appears to be the only token benefiting from Ripple’s advancements and expansion, as XRP bears the weight of market forces.
RLUSD Market Cap Surges Past $1.38...
The Russell 2000 index reached a new all-time high in January. This breakout not only reflects the strength of US small-cap stocks but also carries important implications for the cryptocurrency market, especially altcoins.
Meanwhile, other data points indicate improving sentiment among altcoin investors. Market participants are increasingly expecting a recovery during this quarter.
Strong...
According to Chainalysis, Bitcoin (BTC) has emerged as an “element of resistance” in Iran amid deepening unrest, with the overall crypto ecosystem surging to over $7.78 billion in 2025.
With the national currency under pressure and protests continuing across the country, cryptocurrencies have become a vital alternative for many Iranians, as evidenced by rising usage.
Iranians Increase...
BitMine’s annual shareholder meeting in Las Vegas was billed as a routine governance event, with votes scheduled on board elections, executive compensation, and an increase in authorized shares.
Instead, the session became a strategic coming-out moment, reframing the company from a simple Ethereum staking proxy into something far more ambitious.
Distribution and Retail Onboarding Now Sit at...
President Trump is reportedly set to announce an emergency power auction that would push tech companies to bankroll new power plants.
This initiative aims to ease rising electricity costs. The plan could impact both the cryptocurrency sector and the broader economy in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.
What Is Trump’s Emergency Power Auction?
According to Bloomberg, Trump, together with...
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, plans to list futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). Trading is scheduled to begin on February 9, pending regulatory approval.
This move brings regulated crypto derivatives to major altcoins, expanding institutional access. Still, the announcement did not have a major impact on the prices of ADA, LINK,...