Sonic Recovers 5.8M S Tokens from Hack as Prices Struggle

Key Notes Sonic Labs recovered and redistributed 5.83 million S tokens. The funds were tied to the November Beets exploit. The attack stemmed from a Balancer protocol flaw. Sonic Labs has completed the recovery and redistribution of 5,829,196 S tokens related to the November exploit on the Beets platform. The tokens have been returned to affected users through a verified claims process. Interestingly, the recovery closes a multi-month effort that began immediately after the breach. As reported earlier, hacks and scams haunted crypto in 2025, with related losses hitting $4.04…

LSEG Launches Blockchain Settlements in Deeper Crypto Dive

Key Notes LSEG has deepened its crypto drive with instant blockchain settlements using commercial bank money. The Settlement House platform supports real-time PvP and DvP across digital and traditional payment networks. Service aims to cut settlement risk and improve liquidity management around the clock. Blockchain settlements moved closer to daily market use as LSEG launched Digital Settlement House. This is a new platform designed to allow instant settlement across payment networks. It will use commercial bank money to move cash and assets across markets at any time. How LSEG Is…

Arthur Hayes: Dollar Liquidity Will Drive BTC Higher in 2026

Key Notes Hayes attributes Bitcoin’s 2025 underperformance to tighter dollar liquidity. BTC is trading near $96,200 after breaking above the $94,200 resistance level. Open interest has fallen over 31% from its 2025 peak to around $10 billion. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes claimed that Bitcoin’s weak performance in 2025 was a direct result of tightening dollar liquidity. Notably, Bitcoin BTC $96 756 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.93 T Vol. 24h: $67.26 B fell 14.4% last year as liquidity declined. Gold soared 44.4% in the same period. US tech stocks also…

Retail Is Bearish, but $1.7B in Institutional Inflows Pushed BTC Above $97K

Key Notes Spot BTC ETFs saw a net inflow of over $1.7 billion in the past three days. Santiment data suggests bearish sentiment from smaller investors. Bitcoin almost reached $98,000 as the CMC fear and greed index broke above 50. The cryptocurrency market has been seeing notable gains as January kicked off, especially in the past three days. The retail sector, however, continues with its mixed reactions, mostly bearish. The total crypto market cap grew by over $300 billion over the past two weeks, according to CoinMarketCap. Its value reached…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Meets Resistance and Hesitates, Market Tone Changes

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Pundit Reveals The Biggest Enemy Of XRP Investors As Price Struggles At $2

Many XRP investors continue to adopt a wait-and-see approach, as the price has struggled to break above its current consolidation zone near the $2 level. Although XRP experienced a brief rally from around $1.90 to over $2 in January 2026, the upward momentum appears to have stalled at that point. A crypto analyst has shared insights into why XRP may be failing to sustain a breakout, noting that the biggest enemy of XRP investors is not price action.  XRP Investors Face Biggest Enemy Beyond Price Market analyst Cryptollica has pointed…

Bitcoin Price Clears the Ceiling—Is $100K the Next Test?

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $95,500. BTC is trading above $96,000 and might soon aim for a move to $100k in the near term. Bitcoin started a decent increase above $94,000 and $95,500. The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $95,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Breaks Key Resistance…

XRP Compresses At A Breakout Line — Structure Says Expansion Is Brewing

XRP is tightening up at a critical breakout level, with price action suggesting the market is coiling for its next decisive move. While short-term volatility has cooled, the broader structure remains constructive, pointing to a potential expansion phase as compression builds near key resistance. XRP Compresses Into A Critical $2.30–$2.40 Decision Zone According to a latest update from Egrag Crypto, the XRP 3-day chart continues to flash strong bullish signals despite recent consolidation. Price action remains constructive, with XRP compressing inside a descending channel as it approaches a crucial decision…

Ledger Wallet Activates BTC Yield via Lombard, Figment for Self-Custodied Bitcoin

Key Notes Ledger partners with Lombard and Figment to offer BTC yield without sacrificing self-custody or control. LBTC tokens earn rewards by securing Bitcoin-adjacent networks through Babylon’s staking infrastructure. The feature targets long-term holders, though current APY sits at just 0.41% according to DefiLlama. Ledger Wallet’s new bitcoin rewards feature lets self-custody bitcoin holders earn yield, integrating BTC into DeFi through Lombard and Figment without relinquishing control or altering Bitcoin’s base layer. Ledger has activated these new features inside its Wallet app. It is initially accessible through the Discover section…

The Level That Will Send The Meme Coin To The Stratosphere

Crypto analyst Morja has revealed his PEPE price prediction, alluding to the level the meme coin must hold to sustain its bullish momentum. Another crypto analyst painted a scenario in which the meme coin replicates the parabolic run it recorded in 2023.  PEPE Price Could Sustain Bullish Momentum If It Holds This Level In an X post, Morja stated that a weekly candle close above the red level at $0.000005853 for the PEPE price would confirm a successful retest and reinforce the bullish movement. He further remarked that as long…