Day: January 5, 2026

Analyst Updates XRP Price Prediction: Why $16 Is Still On The Table

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A crypto analyst who previously predicted that the XRP price could rise toward $16 has now updated his outlook to a higher target. According to the revised projection, XRP is preparing to rally above $18, a level that would represent a staggering 369% surge from its current all-time high of about $3.84 Updated XRP Price Forecast Eyes Breakout Above $16 Crypto market analyst ChartNerd has updated his XRP price outlook from a previous analysis, reinforcing his bullish stance while outlining two potential market scenarios. He described the structure in his…

Grayscale declares first staking payout for US Ethereum ETP

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Grayscale has declared a staking rewards distribution for its Ethereum Staking exchange-traded fund (ETF), the first time a US-listed spot crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) has scheduled a payout tied to onchain staking activity. Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) shareholders will receive about $0.08 per share from proceeds of the sale of staking rewards, with the payout scheduled for Tuesday based on holdings recorded at market close on Monday, according to a press release published on Monday. Grayscale activated staking for its Ethereum products on Oct. 6, with staking conducted through…

Infinex Announces Token Sales Changes in TGE Failure; Insider Trading Concerns

Key Notes Infinex removed the $2,500 allocation cap and switched to a bottom-up distribution model after raising just 14% of its $5M goal. Suspicious Polymarket betting activity emerged hours before the announcement, with new accounts placing large bets suggesting potential insider trading. The crypto wallet app supports over 20 blockchains and combines trading, staking, and NFT features in a single interface. Infinex, a crypto wallet super app, started its long-awaited token sales on January 3, with a worse-than-expected first 24 hours. The team now announced some changes to the token…

I’m Solo Mining Bitcoin with 531 TH/s… Is This Enough to Hit a BLOCK?

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China’s Financial Associations Reclassify RWAs as ‘Risky‘: Report

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Several of the largest financial industry associations in China have reportedly signaled that the country’s regulators could crack down on Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. According to a notice shared by Wu Blockchain on Monday, the Asset Management Association of China, National Internet Finance Association of China, the China Banking Association, the Securities Association of China, the China Futures Association, the China Association for Public Companies, and the China Payment Clearing Association will no longer consider RWAs as “new technology” subject to regulatory clarification but rather as a “risky” business model.…

Ethereum Price Prediction: Vitalik Warns ETH Isn’t Ready Yet – Here’s What Needs to Happen Before the Next Big Rally

In a New Year’s message, Vitalik Buterin stated that Ethereum made significant progress in 2025 by becoming faster, more stable, and easier to run without compromising decentralization. Scaling tools improved, bottlenecks eased, and infrastructure matured. However, Buterin warned that Ethereum is still far from its end goal. He pushed back against chasing short-term narratives, such as tokenized dollars, political meme coins, or artificially generated activity designed to boost usage metrics. His focus remains on Ethereum functioning as a neutral, durable “world computer” that works without centralized control. Vitalik made it…

Polymarket Partners With Parcl

Key Notes Polymarket and Parcl have ventured into housing markets. Traders can track home price direction without owning property using index data. Initial markets will focus on major US cities, but with planned expansion. Real estate prediction markets are moving into housing as Polymarket and Parcl agree to launch new markets tied to daily home price data. The partnership gives traders a clear way to follow price direction across major United States cities without owning property. Real Estate Prediction Markets Emergence Polymarket and Parcl have confirmed a new partnership aimed…

BitGW Exchange Enhances AML and KYC Frameworks to Strengthen Global Compliance Standards

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January 5th, 2026 – Auburn, WA, USA As a global digital asset trading platform, BitGW Exchange continues to prioritize security, transparency, and regulatory compliance as foundational elements of its operations. In response to the rapid expansion of the digital asset market and the growing complexity of cross-border financial activity, the platform has implemented a comprehensive enhancement of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks. These system upgrades are designed to reinforce risk prevention capabilities, improve transaction transparency, and ensure alignment with applicable international regulatory requirements, while safeguarding…

Consumer Crypto Spending Grows in 2026 as Visa Reports Major Card Growth

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Consumer use of crypto-linked payment cards continued to gain traction heading into 2026, following a sharp rise in spending volumes reported by Visa for 2025. Data from Dune Analytics shows that spending across Visa-backed crypto cards increased steadily throughout last year, a significant growth. Related Reading Across six Visa-partnered crypto card programs, total net spending rose from $14.6 million in January 2025 to $91.3 million by December. The increase represents a 525% jump over the year and reflects growing consumer comfort with paying directly from crypto wallets at traditional points…