Day: January 21, 2026

A new Charles Schwab report offers fresh insights into the precarious state of Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Charles Schwab’s $10t research arm says crypto value clusters in base networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum, not infrastructure, and urges a 3-layer lens for the market. Summary The total crypto market cap was about 3.169 trillion dollars as of 31 December 2025, with the largest layer‑1 blockchains’ native assets representing 78% of this value.​ Schwab’s three defined sectors—foundational networks, infrastructure, and products—capture nearly 99% of total crypto market capitalization.​ In a universe of 300+ cryptocurrencies with monthly active users and market caps above 1 million dollars, foundational networks show the highest incidence of market caps above 100 million dollars, while…

SlowMist Flags Linux Snap Store Attack on Crypto Wallet Apps

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Blockchain security company SlowMist flagged a new Linux-based attack vector that exploits trusted applications distributed through the Snap Store to steal users’ crypto recovery seed phrases.  In a post on X, SlowMist’s chief information security officer, 23pds, said attackers are abusing expired domains to hijack long-standing Snap Store publisher accounts and distribute malicious updates through official channels.  The compromised applications reportedly impersonate popular crypto wallets, including Exodus, Ledger Live and Trust Wallet, using interfaces that closely resemble legitimate software. Once installed or updated, the malicious apps prompt users to enter…

What the Triple-Tap At $1.80 Means For The XRP Price

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Crypto analyst Dom has commented on the current XRP price action, revealing what the triple tap at $1.80 means for the altcoin. This comes as XRP sheds most of its gains from the start of the year amid the recent crypto market crash.  XRP Price Reaches Major Support With Triple Tap At $1.80 In an X post, Dom stated that there is a triple tap in the $1.80 zone, which is the last possible expression of a bottoming structure for the XRP price. The analyst warned that any further moves…

IZA MUAN- IÑING FEAT CYSOUL (OFFICIAL VIDEO / AUDIO)

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Iza Muan ft. Cysoul IÑING est une rencontre. Deux voix, une même sensibilité, un même souffle. Après L’Éternel est mon berger, Iza Muan poursuit son chemin avec IÑING, un titre sincère et habité, né d’une évidence partagée avec Cysoul. Cette chanson parle d’alignement, de confiance et de ce qui se construit sans être forcé. 🎧 Écoute, ressens, partage. ⸻ 📌 Crédits • Titre : IÑING ⁠• Auteurs : Iza Muan, Cysoul • Composition : Mouss On The Track & Ben Bossambo –…

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K On Whale and Long-Term Holder Selling Pressure.

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $90,000 during the New York trading session on Tuesday alongside an increase in long-term selling. Large holders also exited their positions, keeping the downside pressure firmly in place. Key takeaways: Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as whales deposit over $400 million to exchanges. Long-term holders accelerate profit-taking, selling 68,650 BTC/day since Jan. 17.  Bitcoin analysts view $84,000–$86,000 as a potential support zone for a bounce. Whales dump BTC as long-term selling intensifies Data from CryptoQuant’s whale screener highlighted a “second wave of aggressive selling pressure” that pushed…

Decentralized Social Goes Mainstream in 2026

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin plans to move fully to decentralized social platforms in 2026. He said many platforms reward short-term engagement rather than long-term user benefit. He has already used Firefly since the start of this year to post and read across multiple platforms. Vitalik Buterin has decided to step away from single-platform posting and move fully to decentralized social platforms in 2026. In a recent X post, the Ethereum ETH $2 961 24h volatility: 4.5% Market cap: $357.71 B Vol. 24h: $31.00 B co-founder explained his reasons for backing…

Monero (XMR) Drops 17% in 24 Hours, Extends Pullback from All-Time High

Key Notes XMR dropped 17.10% over 24 hours to $485.69, now trading 39% below its all-time high of $797.73. Total market liquidations reached $857 million in 24 hours with longs accounting for 87% of the total. XMR open interest fell 14.15% to $214.27 million as traders reduced leveraged positions. Monero XMR $497.6 24h volatility: 13.1% Market cap: $9.15 B Vol. 24h: $314.67 M dropped 17% over 24 hours to $485.69. The decline extends its retreat from the all-time high of $797.73 set on Jan. 14. The privacy coin’s 24-hour trading…

Ethereum Transaction Pumps amid Crypto Scam

Key Notes BitInfoCharts reports that Ethereum daily transactions hit an ATH of more than 2.8 million. Ethereum addresses created recently topped 12.6 million, the highest rolling 30-day total ever. All these were reported to have happened because of a crypto scam. Crypto scams reportedly contributed to the recent All-time High (ATH) in transactions that Ethereum ETH $2 961 24h volatility: 4.5% Market cap: $357.48 B Vol. 24h: $31.31 B recorded. Within the past week, BitInfoCharts reported that the network’s daily transactions hit an ATH of more than 2.8 million. Simultaneously,…

Steak ‘n Shake to Offer Bitcoin Bonuses to Employees

Key Notes Steak ’n Shake will pay hourly employees a $0.21-per-hour Bitcoin bonus. The initiative will begin on March 1 with a two-year vesting period. The firm recently bought $10 million in Bitcoin. Steak ’n Shake is rolling out a Bitcoin BTC $89 200 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $1.78 T Vol. 24h: $57.53 B bonus program for hourly workers, starting March 1, 2026. The initiative applies to employees at roughly 400 company-operated restaurants across the United States and adds a fixed Bitcoin reward on top of regular wages. For…