Crypto

BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, has successfully staked 1.53 million ETH, a position valued at more than $5 billion. This massive allocation captures approximately 4% of all staked ETH and has effectively forced the network into a new phase of institutional stress testing. Consequently, the total amount of Ethereum locked in the blockchain's […] The post Ethereum faces a dangerous 40-day deadlock after BitMine’s aggressive staking forces a historic liquidity squeeze appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move could derail efforts to get crypto’s coveted market structure bill over the finish line.

Republicans called a digital asset market structure bill a bipartisan effort despite pushback from some Democrats on certain provisions. Cryptocurrency industry leaders, US lawmakers and experts are weighing in on a digital asset market structure bill set for a markup in the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, and each group has voiced different views about whether to support or oppose certain aspects of the legislation. In a Tuesday notice, Republicans on the Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, released a “myth vs. fact” sheet on the market structure bill, called the CLARITY Act. According to lawmakers in majority control of Congress, it was a “myth” that the legislation “was written by industry and serves industry interests,” claiming that it focused on investor protection. “The bill has been shaped by years of bipartisan work, extensive engagement with regulators and law enforcement, and a focus on public-interest outcomes,” said Senate Republicans. “It strengthens national security, protects in...

The agreement signals Pakistan’s growing interest in stablecoins as complements to its digital currency and payments strategy.

The Sui blockchain recovered from a nearly six-hour outage Wednesday, marking the network's second major downtime since its 2023 launch.

Bitcoin finds renewed strength as inflows to the spot BTC ETFs resume, but data questions whether bulls can push the price to $105,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s move above $97,000 lacks confirmation in derivatives markets, with the options skew signaling caution toward any sustained rally. Geopolitical risks, falling treasury yields and weakening equities reinforce a risk-off setting that continues to limit Bitcoin’s upside. Read more

The Vienna-based crypto platform is weighing a potential 2026 listing in Germany as more digital asset companies position for public markets. Austria-based Crypto trading platform Bitpanda is moving forward with plans for a public listing in Frankfurt, targeting a debut in the first half of 2026 with a valuation of 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) to 5 billion euros. The IPO could take place as early as the first quarter, with the company working alongside Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the offering. No final decisions have been made and the listing timeline may change. Founded in 2014, Bitpanda is a European fintech and crypto trading platform offering digital-asset services and investment products to more than 7 million users in the region, according to the company. Read more

CEO Brian Armstrong said there were "too many issues" with the bill.

Bitcoin mining stocks like Bitdeer and CleanSpark jumped Wednesday as BTC climbed above $97,000 for the first time since November.

North America is becoming a less dominant force in the Bitcoin mining industry, ceding newly minted BTC to adversaries like China.

The SEC has cleared the Zcash Foundation, ending a multi-year investigation with no enforcement action and boosting confidence in ZEC and privacy-focused crypto innovation. The post Zcash Foundation in the Clear: SEC Ends Years-Long Probe With No Enforcement Action appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple's Luxembourg EMI license authorization expands its regulatory portfolio to over 75 licenses globally and positions the company to offer real-time cross-border payments across Europe, while XRP consolidates above $2.00 with technical indicators suggesting potential movement toward $3.05 resistance. The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple Cleared to Scale Payments Across Europe — Will XRP Hit $3 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The dispute centered on swap fees routed to Aave Labs, reviving tensions over who captures value in supposedly decentralized protocols.

XRP trades back above $2, and soaring institutional investor flows suggest the altcoin’s rally is just getting started. XRP (XRP) is holding above $2, but the move has yet to confirm a bullish shift, with a stronger technical validation expected at higher levels, according to an analyst. Key takeaways: XRP reclaimed its 50-day moving average in early January, signaling early signs of a trend reversal. Read more

Z.AI released GLM-Image, trained entirely on Huawei chips, as Beijing moves to block Nvidia H200 imports in a push for AI self-reliance.

Bitcoin’s price rallied above $95,000 during the last 24 hours, signalling a definitive shift in market structure rather than a simple volatility spike. According to CryptoSlate's data, the top crypto rose by more than 3% to reach a high of over $96,000, its highest price level since mid-November. BTC has retraced to $95,028 as of […] The post Bitcoin just wiped out $600 million in bets, triggering a “mechanical” loop that forces prices toward $100k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

We are mid-January, and the crypto market is starting to look better. Bitcoin has reclaimed $95,000, and price prediction for altcoins like XRP, PEPE, and Maxi Doge are turning higher.These altcoins remain some of the strongest in the market and offer solid upside potential going forward.Fundamentally, XRP is as strong as it gets. Meanwhile, memecoins […] The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 14 January – XRP, PEPE, Maxi Doge appeared first on Cryptonews.

BonkFun has reset meme coin launch economics on Solana, introducing zero creator fees through its BONK Classic model as competition intensifies among launchpads. The post BonkFun Slashes Creator Fees to 0% to Revive ‘2024 Glory’ — Are Meme Coin Launchpad Wars Back? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto. Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Texas as part of a strategy to move deeper into AI and high-performance computing (HPC). In a Wednesday announcement, CleanSpark said it had entered a definitive agreement to buy 447 acres of land in Brazoria County, Texas as part of plans to develop a 300 megawatt (MW) data center, which could potentially be expanded to 600 MW. Combined with another initiative in the area, the data centers are “designed for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.” ”The demand for scaled, AI-native compute continues to accelerate, and access to transmission-level power in strategically advantageous regions has become increasingly constrained,” said CleanSpark chairman and CEO Matt Schultz. Read more

Ethereum has broken above $3,330 with rising volume and open interest, setting the stage for a potential move toward the $4,000 level.