Category: Reviews

Worldcoin Up 40% on OpenAI Social Media News

Key Notes Sources familiar with the matter said OpenAI’s social media platform will compete with major players such as X and Facebook, positioning itself as a “humans-only” platform. Worldcoin’s price rose from $0.45 to $0.65 before pulling back to around $0.52, while trading volume increased by more than 800%. OpenAI is reportedly considering a biometric “proof of personhood” system using Worldcoin’s iris-scanning technology. Sam Altman’s Worldcoin WLD $0.50 24h volatility: 9.5% Market cap: $1.40 B Vol. 24h: $828.78 M project is back in the spotlight as his AI company, OpenAI,…

Ethereum Price Slips Below $3,000, Setting Up A Support Battle

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,880 zone but it failed near $3,050. ETH is declining and might struggle to stay above $2,920. Ethereum failed to stay above $3,000 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,990 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $3,000 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,880 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum…

Coinbase Prediction Markets Go Live Nationwide Following $34.5B Kalshi Success

Key Notes The platform integrates event contracts tradable with USD or USDC, removing the need for separate accounts. Coinbase acquired The Clearing Company in December to build compliant infrastructure for event-based trading. The exchange competes with Gemini’s Titan and Robinhood as prediction markets shift from niche to mainstream products. Coinbase expanded its prediction markets nationwide on January 27, partnering with Kalshi to enable trading on real-world events, joining the most important trend in the crypto industry today. Users from the United States can now wager on political outcomes, sports results,…

Cryptocurrency Crime Reaches Record $158 Billion in 2025: TRM Labs Report

Key Notes Russia-linked sanctions evasion grew over 400% year-over-year, with A7 wallets and A7A5 stablecoin processing $110 billion combined. Stablecoins became the primary channel for illicit transactions, routed through non-custodial services and OTC brokers to avoid seizure. Chinese underground banking operations expanded dramatically to $103 billion, supporting scam ecosystems and cybercriminal networks across Asia-Pacific. The cryptocurrency transactions related to criminal activities reached a record $158 billion in 2025, reversing a multi-year decline and marking the highest level in at least five years, according to the 2026 Crypto Crime Report from…

Robinhood CEO Calls for Tokenized Stocks to Prevent Another “GameStop Freeze”

Key Notes Tenev attributes the 2021 GameStop freeze to outdated clearinghouse rules and two-day settlement periods causing market strain. Tokenization enables real-time settlements and prevents trading halts by modernizing infrastructure for volatile stock movements. Regulatory frameworks must evolve alongside technological advances to protect retail traders from future broker restrictions. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is calling for increased regulatory clarity and a renewed push for tokenized stocks as a means to prevent another “GameStop freeze.” Tenev posted a lengthy statement on Twitter on Jan. 28 discussing the root causes of the…

WisdomTree Launches Tokenized Funds on Solana with USDC, PYUSD Support

Key Notes The asset manager now enables minting of all its tokenized investment products directly on Solana’s network. Users can convert between USDC and PYUSD stablecoins while maintaining full on-chain custody of their assets. WisdomTree’s stock surged to decade highs following the announcement despite recent XRP ETF cancellation setback. WisdomTree, a global fintech assets manager and ETF/ETP sponsor, has launched its full suite of tokenized fund products on the Solana blockchain. According to a Jan. 28 press release, WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime users can now access tokenized funds including…

Tether Plans up to 15% Gold Allocation as Yellow Metal Hits $5,280 All-Time High

Key Notes Stablecoin issuer shifts portfolio strategy favoring precious metals amid market uncertainty and gold’s exponential rally. The decision reflects broader market sentiment as investors seek safe-haven assets during turbulent economic conditions globally. Bitcoin’s underperformance compared to gold highlights diverging investor confidence in traditional versus digital store-of-value assets. Tether, a leading stablecoin issuer, plans to increase its exposure to the yellow metal, potentially holding more gold than Bitcoin, portfolio allocation-wise. The disclosure comes as gold consistently makes new highs and BTC lags behind the world’s largest commodity by market cap.…

Fidelity Launches FIDD Stablecoin on Ethereum, Joining Race Under US Stablecoin Law

Key Notes FIDD reserves will consist of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term US Treasuries in compliance with the federal GENIUS Act. The federal banking regulator granted conditional approval on Dec.12, 2025, with additional clearance required before launch. Tether launched its U.S.-compliant USAT stablecoin one day before Fidelity’s announcement, intensifying domestic competition. Fidelity Investments announced on Jan. 28 the launch of its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD). The move positions the asset management giant as one of the first major traditional financial institutions to issue a dollar-backed token under…

Bonk Price Prediction: 6-Month Wedge Pattern Just Exploded – Most Bullish Chart in Crypto Right Now?

The price is up 11% over the past 30 days and is trending higher at the time of writing. With meme coins starting to bounce back, BONK looks extremely bullish right now. BONK Price Analysis: Key Support and Upside Targets Spot volume has climbed by around 10% in the past 24 hours, while price is up 1% and holding above previous support, avoiding a drop back into the wedge. At the same time, RSI has recovered into the low 40s after hovering near oversold for months. MACD has also turned…

Crypto Market Shows Strength Ahead of FOMC Meeting as Powell Sets Tone

Key Notes Fed rate cut odds are less than 3% during FOMC, but investors watch for Powell’s tone for clues on future policy and liquidity. Short liquidations are dominating across intraday timeframes amid the market recovery. Bitcoin is up about 2.6% in 24 hours and is attempting to reclaim $90,000, with volumes up 15%. Just hours before the FOMC meeting on Jan. 28, the crypto market is showing strength with Bitcoin BTC $89 929 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.80 T Vol. 24h: $49.22 B and top altcoins gaining anywhere…