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Dragonfly Capital moved 25,989.71 HYPE tokens (approximately $648,600) from the Bybit exchange, according to on-chain monitoring by Nansen. The withdrawal was recently observed and reported by PANews. No further details were provided about the destination wallet, purpose of the transfer, or whether the move is part of a larger portfolio reallocation. The report noted the transaction value in USD at the time of monitoring. This development is a single-entity withdrawal and does not include additional context such as sale execution, custody change, or staking activity.

This article surveys leading Web3 prediction markets in 2026, explaining how prediction markets work and why they matter for traders and researchers. Prediction markets let users buy YES/NO contracts on real-world events using crypto (often stablecoins). Because participants stake funds, market prices often reflect credible probability estimates and are cited by media for forecasting accuracy. Key platforms profiled (alphabetical): - Coinbase: Expected to launch within Coinbase Wallet; not yet operational. (Main keyword: prediction markets) - EveryX: Asia-focused, community governance, low fees; BitPinas partner for sentiment data. - Kalshi: US-regulated by the CFTC; broad real-world contracts; 30-day trading volume reported at $7.584 billion. - Opinion: Gamified, low fees; TVL listed at $131.79M and 30-day volume $2.886B. - Polymarket: High liquidity and transparent settlement; TVL $286.1M, seven-day volume $2.504B. - Probable: BNB Chain–launched, PancakeSwap–supported; seven-day volume $313.55M. - Predict Fun: Community and consumer-facing brand across multiple chains; TVL $20.95M, seven-day volume $193.61M. Practical notes for traders: prediction markets resemble futures in that traders take positions on future outcomes, but contracts settle on event outcomes (e.g., elections, sports) rather than asset prices. Market metrics listed include account requirements, TVL where available, and recent trading volumes to help traders gauge liquidity and access. The piece emphasizes credibility of prediction-market prices as probabilistic signals useful for research and some trading strategies, but includes a disclaimer that it is informational and not financial advice.

JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou say the crypto market drew roughly $130 billion of inflows in 2025 — about a one-third increase from 2024 — and could attract even more capital in 2026 as institutional investors replace retail and corporate buyers. Retail demand largely drove spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF inflows in 2025, while corporate Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) were major buyers, accounting for roughly $68 billion (about $23 billion from a single ‘Strategy’ buyer and ~$45 billion from other DATs). The bank notes a slowdown in institutional and hedge-fund buying of CME Bitcoin and Ether futures in 2025, and that crypto venture capital saw only modest growth with fewer deals and a shift toward later-stage rounds. JPMorgan expects clearer U.S. regulation — notably the proposed Clarity Act — to catalyze renewed institutional adoption in 2026, extending activity into stablecoin issuers, payment firms, exchanges, custody, blockchain infrastructure, venture funding, M&A and IPOs. Analysts also observe that prior de-risking has eased and position reductions stabilized in Q4 2025. Implications for traders: anticipate increased liquidity and potential upside for BTC and ETH as institutional flows resume, but monitor regulatory milestones and timing of institutional allocations; reduced futures buying and softer VC activity imply uneven participation across market segments and potential shifts in volatility and derivatives pricing.

Russia has finalized a draft bill to expand retail access to selected cryptocurrencies while keeping strict controls. The proposal — confirmed by State Duma Financial Market Committee chair Anatoly Aksakov — would allow non-qualified (retail) investors to buy approved crypto subject to an annual purchase cap of 300,000 rubles (~$3,800) and mandatory knowledge/risk-awareness testing. Professional market participants (banks, brokers, qualified investors) would face no investment limits. Privacy-focused coins such as Monero and Zcash would remain banned for legal markets. Crypto would be classified as investment assets; payments for goods and services in crypto would remain prohibited. Domestic crypto transactions must go through licensed Russian intermediaries, and use of foreign platforms would trigger strict reporting and tax disclosure requirements. The bill aims to formalize Russia’s informal crypto market, improve tax collection, curb scams through exchange regulation, and balance innovation with financial stability and sanctions-related risks. For traders: expect increased regulated retail participation within capped limits, continued exclusion of privacy coins from legal venues, and stronger compliance and reporting that may shift trading volume toward licensed domestic platforms.

The Japanese yen slid to around JPY 156 per USD — its weakest level in about 18 months — as speculation over potential snap elections in Japan increased political uncertainty. The decline is driven by the Bank of Japan’s continued ultra-easy policy, widening U.S.-Japan interest rate differentials, and rising energy import costs that have narrowed Japan’s current account surplus. Markets are watching for verbal or direct intervention by the Ministry of Finance after authorities warned they are monitoring currency moves with “a high sense of urgency.” Separately, the South Korean won reversed earlier gains after hedge fund manager Scott Bessent’s bullish comments on Korean assets initially spurred foreign buying; profit-taking, overbought technical conditions, and regional concerns (including China’s slowdown) caused a sharp pullback. Key weekly moves cited: JPY -1.8% vs USD and KRW +0.3% (reversed from +1.2%). Other regional moves included modest depreciations in the Chinese yuan and Indian rupee. Analysts highlight policy divergence (notably real yield differentials), energy/import costs, and investor sentiment as the main drivers. Market implications include greater export competitiveness for weaker currencies, higher imported inflation risks, increased hedging needs for corporates, and possible central-bank intervention. Strategists at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley suggest the yen may remain under pressure until BOJ signals normalization, while Korea’s fundamentals (semiconductors, fiscal discipline) still underpin the won longer-term. For traders: expect continued FX volatility tied to political headlines, central-bank communications, U.S. rate expectations, and flows from large global funds. Risk management and diversified exposure are recommended over one-directional currency bets in the near term.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong withdrew support for the Senate Banking Committee’s Digital Asset Market Structure Act after reviewing the draft, calling it “materially worse than the current status quo.” Coinbase identified four dealbreakers: language that would create a de facto ban on tokenized equities (hurting RWA issuance); sweeping DeFi provisions that could extend Bank Secrecy Act obligations into developer and non‑custodial layers and give regulators broad access to user financial records; clauses that would weaken the CFTC’s authority in favor of more confined SEC control; and amendments that would eliminate or restrict stablecoin yield programs (threatening revenue sources tied to stablecoin rewards). Armstrong posted his objections publicly hours before a scheduled committee markup, a move credited with delaying the vote indefinitely and causing betting odds of passage to fall. Market participants treated Coinbase’s withdrawal both as a substantive policy stance and a possible negotiating tactic; commentary from industry figures such as Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz urged calm while talks continue. For traders, the key implications are heightened legislative uncertainty, potential long‑running constraints on tokenized equities and DeFi activity, and possible downward pressure on crypto sectors tied to stablecoin utility and RWA issuance if the bill (or similar language) advances. Primary keywords: Coinbase, Digital Asset Market Structure Act, Senate crypto bill. Secondary/semantic keywords: tokenized equities, DeFi regulation, stablecoin rewards, CFTC, RWA.

Saudi Arabia has announced a major gold discovery estimated at about 7 million ounces as part of a broader economic pivot away from oil dependence. The find, reported by state-linked entities and national media, underscores Riyadh’s accelerating efforts to diversify revenue sources, attract investment, and develop the mining sector under its Vision 2030 strategy. Officials emphasize the potential fiscal benefits, job creation, and foreign investment opportunities tied to large-scale gold production. The announcement may prompt regulatory, infrastructure, and export-policy developments as the kingdom seeks to monetize mineral wealth alongside energy reforms. Key figures were government and state-backed mining authorities; specific location, project operators, and a production timeline were not detailed in the report. The discovery is significant in scale (roughly 7 million ounces) and signals Saudi intent to expand non-oil revenue streams, which could influence commodity markets and investor allocations in the region.

ChainUp, a Singapore-headquartered digital asset technology provider founded in 2017, has been named to the inaugural "Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026" list compiled jointly by Tech in Asia and Statista. The ranking evaluated more than 500 firms on metrics including growth, market presence and innovation. ChainUp was highlighted in the Digital Assets category for its infrastructure reliability and expanding role in institutional finance. The company offers crypto exchange solutions, liquidity tech, white-label MPC wallets, KYT tracing analytics, asset tokenization, crypto asset management, and Web3 infrastructure (mining, staking, blockchain APIs). ChainUp’s CEO Sailor Zhong said the recognition reflects the industry’s shift from speculation toward compliant, high-performance utility. The list also includes firms such as Crypto.com, Aspire and Airwallex. The announcement underscores the growing institutionalization of digital assets in Singapore’s fintech landscape.

BTC perpetual futures on Binance, OKX and Bybit shifted from a small short bias to a modest bullish tilt over the latest 24‑hour reads. Aggregate long/short ratio moved from about 49.6%/50.4% to 51.04%/48.96%, with exchange splits at Binance 51.18%/48.82%, OKX 51.27%/48.73% and Bybit 50.17%/49.83%. Funding rates remain broadly neutral (around 0.01%), while open interest rose moderately, signaling measured capital inflows rather than a surge in speculative leverage. Analysts interpret the narrow margin as market equilibrium with cautious optimism: institutions appear to be adding exposure while hedging via options. Key trader considerations include monitoring funding rates, open interest, liquidation levels, volume ratios and futures term structure, since long/short percentages do not capture position size, cross‑exchange hedging or concentration of large positions. Overall, the derivatives market shows a slight bullish bias that reduces immediate liquidation risk but does not guarantee a directional breakout; traders should combine this sentiment indicator with technical and macro analysis to assess sustainability.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev urged US lawmakers to pass a clear crypto market-structure bill after staking remains unavailable to customers in four states (California, Maryland, New Jersey, Wisconsin). Tenev said staking is one of the most requested features on Robinhood and blamed a patchwork of state rules and SEC enforcement for forcing firms to restrict products. He contrasted the US with the EU, where MiCA has provided legal certainty enabling services such as stock tokens. Tenev expressed support for the Senate’s market-structure bill and offered Robinhood’s help to the Senate Banking Committee to finalise rules that classify tokens as securities, commodities or otherwise. The appeal followed a Senate delay of the bill’s markup amid industry concerns — including from Coinbase — about provisions affecting tokenized equities, DeFi and stablecoin rewards. Separately, Tenev said AI is more likely to create jobs and innovation than eliminate employment. For traders: passage of a clear market-structure bill could expand access to staking and tokenized products, reduce regulatory-driven service outages, and attract institutional capital, but outcomes hinge on legislative details—overly permissive rules could raise investor-protection risks, while restrictive terms could continue to stifle product launches.

German crypto analysts featured in a video highlighted by commentator Xaif project strong upside for Ripple’s XRP during the current bull cycle. Analysts set price targets of $7, $8 and $9 this year and suggested $10+ is possible if momentum builds. They cited XRP’s resilience during market consolidation and its maintenance above key 2026 support levels. A key trigger identified is a decline in Bitcoin dominance — historically preceding major XRP rallies — which could allow XRP to move quickly once BTC market share falls. At publication XRP traded around $2.14, up roughly 4% day-over-day. Analysts urged patience and watching resistance breakouts for strategic entry and exit. The article stresses that these are projections, not financial advice.

A draft US Senate market-structure bill that distinguishes commodities from securities and assigns regulatory oversight is prompting institutional repositioning across crypto markets. The proposal would exempt fully decentralized networks and DeFi protocols from being treated as traditional intermediaries, reducing legal risk for developers, validators and node operators, while imposing stricter registration, asset-segregation and disclosure rules on centralized exchanges, brokers and custodians. On-chain data (CryptoQuant) shows larger spot orders and muted retail activity around the $90,000 Bitcoin level, suggesting measured institutional positioning rather than retail-driven speculation. Total crypto market cap has shifted from a multi-quarter expansion into a consolidation phase around $3.2 trillion, above the 200-week moving average, indicating mid-cycle digestion rather than terminal weakness. Shorter-term moving averages have flattened and volume has declined, consistent with reduced momentum. Traders should note that regulatory clarity may not trigger immediate large price moves but is reshaping capital allocation: centralized venues face tighter compliance requirements (potentially increasing operational costs and concentration risk), while clearer status for BTC, ETH, stablecoins and spot ETFs could encourage institutional flows over time. Key takeaways for traders: 1) watch regulatory bill progress for rule details and timelines; 2) monitor large spot order flow and on-chain metrics for institutional activity; 3) treat current price action as consolidation—manage risk around the $3.0T market-cap support and Bitcoin technical levels. Primary keywords: crypto market structure, regulatory clarity, institutional positioning, Bitcoin, DeFi.

Visa has partnered with UK stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to pilot Visa Direct payouts funded with stablecoins (primarily USDC) for select enterprise cross‑border transfers. The deal builds on Visa’s earlier USDC experiments on Ethereum and Solana and follows Visa Ventures’ and Citi Ventures’ strategic investments in BVNK. BVNK won the project through competitive tender and is running limited pilots with Visa Direct corporate clients, with plans to expand to more rails, currencies and stablecoin types pending regulatory approvals and customer demand. The solution routes compliant, pre‑funded digital‑dollar payouts directly to recipients’ wallets, debit cards or bank accounts using Visa Direct rails, and BVNK says it will restrict payouts to compliant wallets and counterparties to align with evolving rules (eg. US, EU, UK frameworks). The move comes amid rising stablecoin adoption — market value and transaction volumes expanded significantly through 2025 — and follows the failed $2bn proposed acquisition of BVNK by Coinbase, highlighting intensified competition among payment networks and banks to integrate tokenised dollars. For traders: the key points are expanded on‑ and off‑ramp infrastructure for USDC, potential uplift in USDC payment velocity and on‑chain activity, faster programmable cross‑border settlement options for enterprises, and regulatory risk as rules (eg. CLARITY) continue to evolve. Primary keywords: Visa, BVNK, stablecoin, USDC, Visa Direct, cross‑border payments.

The Maldives will begin issuing a national smart digital ID card to its 530,000 citizens in 2026 as part of a push to grow its digital economy. Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihusaan announced the smart ID will grant access to dozens of public services and integrate 17 government agencies via the OneGov platform. To date, 272,000 residents aged 10 and over (about 80% of the eligible population) have been enrolled in the digital ID system. The country already operates an electronic ID (eFaas) with biometric features; Regula Forensics recently replaced Sumsub as the biometric partner. Last year’s Digital Identity Bill provided the legal framework for the rollout. The Maldives seeks to expand its digital economy to at least 15% of GDP by 2030 and aims for developed-nation status by 2040. The move aligns with regional digitalisation trends, including Sri Lanka’s World Bank–backed cloud and citizen portal initiatives.

The NCAA has asked the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to suspend prediction markets tied to college sports, arguing they function like unregulated sports betting and lack consumer protections such as age limits, advertising controls and integrity monitoring. The association warned that platforms—citing Polymarket’s roughly $320 million in college-sports trading volume—could attract college students and athletes because many allow users 18 and older, and that markets targeting individual players risk coercion, harassment and wider harm to the college-sports ecosystem. The NCAA described these risks as potentially "catastrophic" and requested federal action to pause or restrict such contracts while regulators review legal and ethical implications. For crypto traders, the move signals growing regulatory scrutiny of blockchain-based prediction markets and could reduce volume or force product changes on platforms listing collegiate-event contracts. Monitor CFTC responses, platform delistings, and any policy changes from major prediction-market projects, as these developments may affect liquidity and token economics for related platforms.

Aster concluded its two-week on-chain “Human vs AI” trading competition on Jan 14, 2026. Human trader ProMint finished top with positive net profits, but the human cohort posted an aggregate ROI of -32.22% and 43% of human participants were liquidated. By contrast, 30 AI agents recorded a combined ROI of -4.48%, limited total losses to about USD 13,000 and achieved a 100% survival rate (no liquidations). Results showed humans produced wider performance dispersion — some individual gains exceeded USD 19,000 while losses approached USD 18,000 — highlighting asymmetric opportunity but greater tail risk. Aster framed the event as a real-market test of its decentralized on-chain trading infrastructure (backed by YZi Labs) and highlighted AI strengths in systematic execution, MEV-aware mechanics and risk management, while humans contributed judgment and the ability to identify nonlinear, asymmetric opportunities. Aster said future competitiveness will favor human-AI collaboration rather than replacement, and announced Season 2 will start on Jan 22 on its testnet with expanded professional participation and features such as Shield Mode, Hidden Orders, MEV-aware tools and ongoing airdrop/incentive programs. For traders: the contest signals that AI agents can reduce liquidation risk and cap losses under volatile conditions, while human traders may still capture outsized returns but face higher tail risk — important when sizing positions, choosing leverage and evaluating on-chain execution strategies.

GooMoney, a Bitcoin-backed on-chain treasury protocol, raised strategic commitments totaling 200 BTC (~$19.3M) during Stage 1 of its Fair Launch, with 100 BTC already deposited on-chain and the remainder to be deployed in tranches after public launch. Strategic backers include Lorenzo and B² Network. The project aims to grow its treasury to 1,000 BTC (~$95M) by Q1 2026, targeting a public protocol launch at the end of January. GooMoney issues $GOO (each token backed by at least one satoshi) and a staked token $sGOO that shares BTC-denominated yield and treasury growth. Stage 2 of the Fair Launch opens January 21, offering $sGOO at a fixed issuance rate that implies roughly a 70% discount relative to a 4-satoshi-per-$GOO TGE reference price; participants can join with a minimum of 0.001 BTC and a refund window is available before go-live. The protocol’s model — branded the Bitcoin Yield Standard — combines discounted bonding, yield aggregation and active treasury management to measure growth in BTC rather than USD; an initial Growth Phase will emphasize discounted bonds to capture yield for $sGOO stakers, followed by a Stability Phase focused on diversified BTC yield strategies. The announcement frames GooMoney as an early entrant in BTC-native DeFi aiming to produce BTC-denominated yield and a satoshi-backed reserve token. This is a sponsored release and not investment advice.

The US Senate Banking Committee postponed the scheduled markup of the controversial crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act). Chairman Tim Scott said talks with industry, financial-sector leaders and both parties are ongoing and aimed at producing clear rules to protect consumers, national security and keep finance innovation in the US. Senator Cynthia Lummis had warned the markup would likely be delayed; no new date was set, though observers expect action before month-end. Major industry reactions included Coinbase withdrawing support after reviewing the draft, citing provisions that would ban stablecoin yield, restrict tokenized asset pathways and increase DeFi surveillance. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company remains engaged and optimistic about resolving issues in markup. Bitcoin traded near a two-month high amid the news, peaking around $97,700 before slipping to about $96,500, remaining up over 5.5% for the week. Key figures: Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Primary keywords: crypto market structure bill, CLARITY Act, Coinbase, stablecoin yield, DeFi surveillance.

Bitcoin regained ground, trading near $96,000, as market attention focused on a proposed U.S. bill addressing the crypto market. Traders reacted positively to progress or discussion around clearer U.S. regulatory frameworks, which can reduce uncertainty for institutional participation. The move was accompanied by increased trading volumes and modest gains across major cryptocurrencies as investors priced in potential benefits from regulatory clarity. Key drivers: Bitcoin price recovery to about $96k, legislative developments in the U.S. crypto sector, and stronger market activity as traders positioned for clearer rules governing exchanges and digital assets.

Upbit has resumed deposit and withdrawal services for all assets on the Sui network after completing scheduled network maintenance. The exchange — operated by Dunamu Inc. and regulated under South Korea’s FSC and FIU — reactivated transfers for Sui (SUI) and SUI-based tokens including DeepBook (DEEP), Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL), LumiWave (LWA), Momentum (MMT) and Walrus (WAL). The pause was a routine maintenance window intended for upgrades and security enhancements. Upbit’s transparent, timely announcement helps prevent prolonged liquidity fragmentation and typically leads to normalization of on-chain transfers and trading volume within 24–48 hours. For traders, the immediate impact is restored ability to move funds on and off the exchange for staking, DeFi participation, arbitrage and portfolio rebalancing. The development signals institutional validation for the Sui network in the APAC region and underscores Upbit’s role as a major fiat on-/off-ramp. This maintenance completion is unlikely to materially change long-term fundamentals, but may create short-term upticks in transfer activity and minor price adjustments as liquidity normalizes.

Bitcoin open interest across derivatives markets has fallen roughly 30–31% since October 2024, a large deleveraging event that suggests traders are closing positions and reducing leverage. Total BTC derivatives OI has dropped from an estimated peak near $90bn to about $65bn. Deribit options show a notable bullish skew (largest OI at the $100,000 strike, ~ $2.2bn notional). Analysts describe this contraction as a ‘deleveraging signal’ that historically precedes market bottoms and can reset the market for a more sustainable rally if accompanied by supporting indicators. Key signals traders should monitor: funding rates, liquidation volumes, exchange reserves, trading volume, on-chain accumulation by long-term holders, and institutional inflows. Context matters — voluntary position closures (healthy deleveraging) differ from forced liquidations (which can extend downside). Historical parallels include ~40% OI declines in 2018–19 and ~35% in March 2020 before sizable recoveries. Derivatives providers caution that reduced OI alone does not confirm a sustained bull market; this looks like a reactive reset rather than a confirmed trend change. For traders, falling OI amid price rallies can indicate short-covering and reduced selling pressure (making rallies more durable), while continued price weakness could further shrink OI and extend the correction. Monitor macro and regulatory developments and whether exits are voluntary or liquidation-driven to assess risk and opportunity.

The Senate Banking Committee has postponed the markup of a high-profile crypto regulation bill after wavering support from lawmakers and industry allies. Disagreements centered on jurisdictional language defining SEC vs CFTC authority, stablecoin oversight, custody rules for digital assets, and investor protections. Sponsors and committee members said mixed feedback from exchanges, crypto firms and consumer groups required further negotiation. The delay reduces the likelihood of a near-term congressional compromise and pushes regulatory clarity further into the calendar, prolonging legal and compliance uncertainty for crypto firms and institutional traders. Traders should expect sustained volatility in major crypto assets as markets price continued regulatory uncertainty. Possible outcomes range from later passage with clearer rules to fragmented or weaker federal guidance if consensus cannot be reached. Primary keywords: crypto regulation, Senate Banking Committee, stablecoin oversight; secondary/semantic keywords: SEC jurisdiction, CFTC, custody rules, legislative delay, market uncertainty.

Global Settlement Network (GSN) and partner Globalasia Infrastructure Fund have launched a tokenization pilot for eight government‑contracted water treatment facilities in Jakarta, targeting up to $35 million in initial funding and testing a rupiah‑pegged stablecoin for controlled settlement. The pilot will issue blockchain tokens representing fractional ownership or revenue rights, use a permissioned/hybrid chain with embedded KYC/AML, an asset registry, oracle feeds for operational data, and infrastructure to pay dividends and settlements. If successful, GSN plans to scale across Southeast Asia over 12 months toward a $200 million portfolio of tokenized water assets, aiming to address a large regional infrastructure financing gap. The project is positioned as part of the broader real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization trend and cites market metrics (RWA.xyz, Chainalysis) to show on‑chain growth and regional crypto adoption. GSN says it will engage Indonesian regulators (Bank Indonesia, OJK) and maintain ongoing regulatory cooperation. Key risks include regulatory change, technical scalability, cybersecurity, and market acceptance. For traders, the pilot may increase institutional interest in RWA tokens, improve liquidity prospects for infrastructure assets if secondary trading develops, and set a precedent for tokenized infrastructure finance in emerging markets.

POL remains in an overall uptrend but has consolidated around $0.15 after short-term swings. Current price ranges cited: ~$0.154–$0.16. Momentum indicators are mixed-but-lean-bullish: daily RSI around 63, MACD showing a positive histogram, and ADX above 25 indicating a maturing trend. Volume remains supportive (24h volume reported between ~$164M and $229M across reports), but Supertrend has signalled a bearish/neutral warning in the latest update. Key technical levels: a high-confidence support cluster near $0.154–$0.156 (EMA20 is near $0.14), immediate resistances at $0.164–$0.171, critical Supertrend resistance near $0.19, and higher targets near $0.194–$0.244 on confirmed breakouts. Downside risk: a break below $0.154–$0.155 could open deeper correction toward $0.1425 and, in a lower-probability scenario, much lower levels around $0.0588. Trading guidance for crypto traders: short-term bias is cautiously bullish but depends on volume and Supertrend confirmation. Watch for a breakout above $0.171–$0.1775 (confirm with rising volume) to target $0.194–$0.244; set stops near the $0.154 support cluster and use dynamic position sizing (suggested small allocations). Monitor macro drivers (BTC moves, interest-rate/regulatory news) that can alter risk sentiment.

The Senate Banking Committee postponed markup of a bipartisan crypto regulatory bill after Coinbase publicly criticized provisions it said would create a special category of digital-asset firms and risk chilling market activity. The delay follows intense lobbying and public statements from Coinbase, which argued the draft would impose uneven treatment and regulatory uncertainty on custodians and platforms. Lawmakers signaled they need more time to reconcile industry concerns and clarifications on definitions and oversight powers before advancing the measure. The move raises near-term uncertainty for crypto policy timelines as Congress seeks to clarify custody, trading, and stablecoin rules. Key actors: Coinbase and members of the Senate Banking Committee; primary focus: regulatory definitions, custody rules, and oversight authority. Impact: heightens short-term policy uncertainty but preserves time for negotiation on framework details.

Dogecoin (DOGE) fell about 4% after the price failed to hold a key support level, prompting traders to sell into strength. The move reflects short-term profit-taking and technical weakness rather than new fundamental news. Market participants noted increased selling pressure near resistance levels, with volatility picking up as traders react to the break of support. The decline could attract short-term momentum sellers and reduce leverage-driven long positions, increasing liquidation risk in the near term. Key considerations for traders are to watch DOGE’s immediate support and resistance zones, monitor on-chain activity and derivatives open interest for signs of capitulation or renewed buying, and set clear risk-management levels given elevated volatility.

Polkadot (DOT) price prospects for 2026–2030 hinge on parachain adoption, Polkadot 2.0 rollout, and treasury-driven ecosystem growth. The article argues DOT valuation is tied to parachain deployment, staking demand, on-chain governance participation and TVL in DeFi/RWA projects (eg, Acala, Moonbeam). Polkadot 2.0’s Agile Coretime model could reduce barriers for developers and boost resource efficiency. Key metrics to watch: parachain slot auctions, staking participation, cross-chain message volume, treasury spending, and developer activity. Scenario analysis outlines three paths: conservative growth (post-2027), accelerated adoption (2026–2027) if Polkadot 2.0 and enterprise deals succeed, and a mass-market breakthrough by 2029–2030 requiring a major crypto bull market and widespread adoption. Risks include competition from other layer-0/modular chains, adverse regulation, failed parachain projects, and macroeconomic headwinds. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics and development milestones rather than short-term price moves; reaching $60 is possible but requires a sustained bull market combined with strong ecosystem execution.

Bitcoin has moved back into a key sell zone, but long-term holders are cashing out less aggressively compared with 2025 levels. On-chain metrics show a slowdown in profit-taking among addresses that have held BTC for extended periods, reducing downward pressure from this cohort even as price re-enters areas where traders often sell. Short-term holders and traders remain active, contributing to volatility, but the reduced liquidation by long-term holders may cushion sharp declines. Market participants will monitor on-chain signals, exchange flows and stablecoin demand for directional clues. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, sell zone, long-term holders. Secondary keywords: on-chain metrics, profit-taking, volatility.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said the UK may need protections for stablecoin deposits similar to bank deposit insurance. Ramsden said the BoE is exploring how to maintain public confidence in the currency if a systemically important stablecoin fails. He proposed a long-term insurance-like scheme for stablecoin holders and statutory resolution rules that would give stablecoin holders preferred creditor status in insolvency. The remarks imply the BoE could extend existing protections for bank deposits — the UK recently raised the insured cash deposit ceiling from £85,000 to £120,000 — to widely used stablecoins. The Bank plans to implement stablecoin regulation by year-end. (Main keywords: stablecoin, Bank of England, deposit insurance, regulation)