Category: Analysis

Backpack Exchange Launches Margin-Based Prediction Market

Key Notes Backpack launches an invite-only margin-based prediction market for active traders. Unified Prediction Portfolio lets traders use one account for bets, futures, and spot positions. Cross-margining reduces locked capital, letting users act on insights more efficiently. Backpack Exchange has launched a private beta of its new margin-based prediction market. This will allow traders to place bets on digital assets and financial outcomes while using the same capital across multiple products. The feature is available to select active traders only. Backpack Prediction Market Features Backpack Exchange has launched the Unified…

Ripple Wins Preliminary Luxembourg License

Key Notes The UK Financial Conduct Authority granted Ripple a full EMI license and crypto asset registration on January 9. The “Green Light” status confirms legal compliance, though full operational authorization is pending. Ripple processes over $95 billion in volume and claims its network reaches 90% of daily foreign exchange markets. Ripple XRP $2.12 24h volatility: 3.1% Market cap: $128.83 B Vol. 24h: $4.77 B secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg on Jan. 14. This marks its second major European regulatory milestone in less…

BVNK to Offer Stablecoin Infrastructure in Partnership with Visa

Key Notes BVNK is expanding its stablecoin rail to support payouts on Visa Direct. Businesses can pre-fund and send payments using stablecoins instead of fiat. Recipients may receive digital dollars directly into their wallets. Stablecoin infrastructure is taking a larger role in global payments after BVNK reached a new agreement to support related activity on Visa Direct. Riding on the Visa real-time money movement network, the setup allows select businesses to send and receive digital dollar payments faster, including outside normal banking hours. Stablecoin Infrastructure Moves into Visa Direct Payments…

Trump’s Crypto Firm Signs First Deal With Pakistan Government

Key Notes Pakistan and the WLF-linked firm signed an MoU. The agreement aims to use the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border transactions. SC Financial Technologies will work with the central bank under a regulated payment framework. . Pakistan recently signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, a company linked to World Liberty Financial. The deal focuses on the use of USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments. According to a recent report by Reuters, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority stated that the agreement opens formal technical coordination on digital payment…

BTC ETFs Log $753M in Inflows, Short Liquidations Skyrocket

Key Notes Bitcoin broke above $96,000 after the CPI came as expected.BTC ETFs recorded a three-month high net inflow. Crypto liquidations increased by 205%, with over 126,000 traders being liquidated. The crypto market and investment products showed positivity toward the Jan. 13 US inflation report. The US Consumer Price Index for December 2025 recorded a 2.7% year-over-year increase, as expected and similar to the November rate, CNBC reported. However, the seasonally adjusted inflation rose by 0.3%. Moreover, the CPI can influence what the Federal Reserve does next, including rates, cuts,…

Crypto Treasuries Are Buying Bitcoin 3x Faster than It’s Mined

Key Notes Public and private companies added 260,000 BTC in six months. Miners produced only 82,000 BTC during the same period. Monthly net treasury inflows average 43,000 BTC, worth about $25 billion. Corporate digital asset treasuries have continued to accumulate Bitcoin BTC $95 183 24h volatility: 3.5% Market cap: $1.90 T Vol. 24h: $68.77 B despite the price volatility. According to data by Glassnode, public and private companies added a net 260,000 BTC to their balance sheets over the past six months. During the same period, Bitcoin miners produced roughly…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Spot ETF Set to Launch on Nasdaq This Week – Billions Incoming?

If it launches, Dogecoin would join a small group of assets with multiple spot ETFs active in the US market. Products from Grayscale and Bitwise are already live. The 21Shares ETF tracks spot DOGE prices using the CF Dogecoin-Dollar US Settlement Price Index. There is no leverage and no derivatives. DOGE only enters or leaves the trust when shares are created or redeemed in 10,000-unit baskets. The fund charges a 0.50% management fee, paid weekly in DOGE. There is no fee waiver. The Bank of New York Mellon handles administration,…

Solana (SOL) Escapes Resistance Zone, Rally Pressure Intensifies

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…

Ethereum Price Rips Higher by 8%, Forcing Bears to Reassess

Ethereum price started a major increase above the $3,160 resistance. ETH is now consolidating gains and might dip toward the $3,250 zone. Ethereum started a downside correction after a major rally to $3,375. The price is trading above $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,250 zone. Ethereum Price Revisits $3,350 Ethereum price remained…

Bitcoin Price Rips Higher, $100K Narrative Gathers Pace

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $92,500. BTC is trading above $95,000 and attempting a close for another increase to $100k. Bitcoin started a decent increase above $92,000 and $94,500. The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $92,000 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 $94,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Gains Over 4% Bitcoin price managed…