KuCoin Onboards LSEG Veteran Sabina Liu to Lead MiCA Growth in EU

Key Notes LSEG’s Sabina Liu is now the Managing Director of KuCoin EU. Her appointment comes after the exchange received the MiCAR license from Austria. KuCoin also received regulatory approval to operate in Australia last year. Former London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) executive Sabina Liu has been appointed to head KuCoin’s European business. She will perform her duties from the office in Vienna. This comes only two months after the cryptocurrency exchange bagged an EU-wide Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation license in Austria. MiCAR as Guardrails for Growth In…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: When This Triangle Breaks, the Next Move Could Be Violent

The meme coin continues to make lower highs and higher lows, compressing volatility into an increasingly narrow range. Each retest of the $0.123 support has held strong so far, hinting that pressure is building for a decisive move. Meanwhile, Dogecoin-linked ETFs are quietly gaining traction. On January 26, DOGE ETFs pulled in $246K in fresh inflows, bringing total investment to over $6.4 million, with Grayscale’s GDOG fund leading the charge. This tightening pattern and growing institutional interest suggest that when DOGE finally breaks out, the move could be fast and…

XRP Price Forms Triple Bottom Structure as XRP Ledger Hits $1B Tokenization

Key Notes Market expert EGRAG Crypto outlined long-term upside XRP price targets at $9.28 and $31.65 based on Fibonacci extensions. This marks a 5x-17x upside potential for XRP, with the timelines of 2026-2027. The XRP Ledger surpassed $1 billion in on-chain tokenization, driven by rising stablecoin balances. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP XRP $1.88 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $114.35 B Vol. 24h: $2.35 B continues to flirt with $1.90, in what seems to be a broader base formation for the altcoin. The XRP price has formed a triple bottom structure.…

Crypto Bill Advances Ahead of U.S. Government Shutdown

Key Notes Senator Roger Marshall withdraws controversial credit card fee amendment. Lawmakers work to resolve remaining issues before the January 30 deadline. Analysts warn a U.S. shutdown could drain liquidity, impacting crypto markets first. The U.S. crypto market structure bill is back in the spotlight ahead of a possible U.S. government shutdown starting Jan. 31. Recent developments over the past weekend suggest the legislation has gained traction. During the upcoming markup sessions, scheduled for Jan. 29, Democrats have reportedly agreed not to raise any major objections, potentially smoothing the bill’s…

Kalshi Opens Washington DC Office to Boost US Integration Efforts

Key Notes Kalshi took its lobbying effort with the US government a step further by setting up an office in Washington. John Bivona will be the company’s first head of federal government relations. Kalshi is still facing legal hurdles in some US states. Top prediction markets platform Kalshi has expanded its presence by setting up a new office in Washington, D.C. The move is targeted at strengthening its policy efforts with the United States. Precisely, this move is aimed at boosting Kalshi’s strategic lobbying effort with the US government. Kalshi…

Bitwise Launches Non-Custodial DeFi Vaults With Morpho

Key Notes Bitwise is collaborating with Morpho to launch non-custodial on-chain vaults. The company’s portfolio manager, Jonathan Man, will lead the new alliance. In line with its crypto push, it recently launched the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF. Bitwise Asset Management, a top crypto management firm, has inked a collaboration with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending protocol Morpho. The crypto firm announced the development on X, stating that both companies plan to launch non-custodial on-chain vaults targeted at generating yield. Bitwise Demonstrates Interest in On-Chain Vaults According to the announcement on…

Axie Comeback: AXS Token Up 200% This Month, What’s Next?

Key Notes AXS is up over 200% in 30 days, driven by renewed retail demand after the bAXS rollout. Axie’s new token model reduced selling pressure by locking supply and halting SLP emissions. AXS futures open interest surged to $189M, the highest level since May 2022. Axie Infinity’s AXS token jumped nearly 9% in the past 24 hours and is up more than 200% over the last 30 days. Price is trading near $2.53 at the time of writing as AXS remains down roughly 98% from its all-time high near…

Silver Moves $2T as Bitcoin Lags, Eyes on Super Wednesday

Key Notes Silver saw about $2 trillion in market cap swings within 14 hours during a historic session. Bitcoin remains below $90,000, with a market cap near $1.76 trillion. Attention now turns to January 28, with US oil data and the Fed rate decision in focus. Silver posted one of the most violent trading days on record on Jan. 26. The metal saw nearly $2 trillion in market cap shifting hands within 14 hours. According to data from The Kobeissi Letter, on Jan. 26 between 9:00 AM ET and 1:00…

Crypto Whales Bet on Digital Gold

Key Notes Crypto investors have been accumulating Tether’s digital gold. The FOMC meeting and big tech earnings are scheduled for this week. Some leading cryptocurrencies and tech stocks are recording gains ahead of key macro and micro events. Financial markets are up as the first U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meeting of the year gets underway on Jan. 27 and 28. Investors are also closely watching multiple earnings reports from major tech companies. The Fed’s interest rate decision, which is widely expected to remain unchanged, is likely to have a…

Hyperliquid Becomes Top Liquid Venue for Traders

Key Notes HYPE jumps over 21% in 24 hours as Hyperliquid’s liquidity claims go public. Hyperliquid says BTC and TradFi perps now rival major CEXs in depth and open interest. Critics argue visible order book depth on Hyperliquid overstates real executable liquidity. HYPE HYPE $27.90 24h volatility: 24.2% Market cap: $6.65 B Vol. 24h: $483.11 M jumped more than 21% in the last 24 hours, trading near $26.8 at the time of writing. Trading volume doubled over the same period. The move followed public comments from Hyperliquid founder Jeff, who…