Category: Reviews

Ethereum Developers Set Key Target for Upcoming Hegota Upgrade

Key Notes Ethereum developers are considering FOCIL as a core feature of the Hegota upgrade to limit transaction censorship. The proposal distributes transaction-inclusion power among validators rather than centralized builders. Researchers say the move will protect Ethereum against future large-scale filtering risks. Ethereum developers are moving closer to setting the direction for the Hegota upgrade, with a new proposal aimed at protecting open access to transactions. The plan focuses on limiting censorship risks as concerns grow around block builder control. Ethereum Researchers Push Censorship Protection Plan Ethereum researchers are backing…

OKX Launches Compliant Pay and Card Products in Europe

Key Notes OKX has launched OKX Pay and the OKX Card in Europe. Users can deposit euros, convert to fiat-backed stablecoins, and spend them directly. Funds remain in self-custody until checkout, with limited-time crypto rewards of up to 20%. OKX has launched OKX Pay and the OKX Card across Europe, introducing what it describes as the first compliant DeFi-based payments and card system operating within the European Union. The products are issued through OKX’s regulated European entity and are built to meet EU standards for consumer protection, security, and transparency.…

Bitget Taps Bitpanda Veteran Oliver Stauber to Lead Austria MiCA Hub

Key Notes Bitget has hired a former Bitpanda CLO to lead its EU operations. The exchange is yet to receive a MiCA license from Austria. KuCoin recently appointed Sabina Liu to manage KuCoin EU as exchanges plot MiCA compliance. Former Bitpanda Chief Legal Officer Oliver Stauber is the new CEO of Bitget EU. He was recently appointed by the cryptocurrency exchange, which is preparing to receive its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory approval from Austria in the second quarter of 2026. Bitget Awaits MiCA License from Austria As MiCA’s…

Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Upside amid US Fed Intervention in Japan’s Bond Market

Key Notes Arthur Hayes noted that stress from a weakening yen and rising JGB yields may force renewed money printing from the US central bank. He believes such a move from the Fed would inject liquidity and favor risk assets like Bitcoin. The falling US Dollar Index could further aid the upside in risk-on assets like Bitcoin. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is expecting a Bitcoin BTC $89 893 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $1.80 T Vol. 24h: $47.03 B upside breakout, provided the US Federal Reserve intervenes in the…

Here Are 4 Reasons Why Chainlink (LINK) Is Expected to Rebound

Key Notes Santiment analyst expects LINK to rally, at least for the short term. Chainlink recorded one of the highest developer activities over the past 30 days. More than 10 million LINK tokens have left exchanges since mid-December. Multiple indicators have been pointing to a strong rebound for Chainlink’s LINK $11.96 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $8.47 B Vol. 24h: $384.93 M price after five months of constant bearish momentum. LINK has struggled to approach its all-time high of $52 set in May 2021. The token reached $27.70 on August…

HashKey Stock Rises 6% on JPMorgan Overweight Rating

Key Notes JPMorgan initiated coverage on HashKey with an Overweight rating and a HK$9 target, implying roughly 28% upside. The bank expects institutional digital asset inflows in Hong Kong to grow at about an 85% CAGR through 2027. HashKey’s licensed status and roughly 75% local market share support its growth outlook amid expanding crypto services. The stock of crypto exchange HaskKey Holdings (HKG) jumped 6% during the Jan. 28 trading session in Hong Kong after banking giant JPMorgan initiated coverage. The bank highlighted a potential 28% upside for HKG stock,…

Bitwise Registers Uniswap ETF Trust

Key Notes Bitwise registered the Bitwise Uniswap ETF trust in Delaware with no SEC filing so far. UNI is trading around $4.78, down about 60% over the past year. Data shows Uniswap processed nearly $1 trillion in trading volume in the past year. Asset management firm Bitwise has registered a Delaware statutory trust under the name Bitwise Uniswap ETF, based on a recent state filing. The filing is an early procedural step as it creates a legal entity that could later be used to launch an ETF linked to Uniswap…

Circle’s USDC Under Pressure Following Tether’s USAT Debut

Key Notes Tether launches USAT, targeting the US regulated stablecoin market. Circle’s USDC remains widely used, with Ethereum transfers hitting record highs. Bitwise deepens USDC exposure via DeFi lending on the Morpho. Tether launched its U.S.-regulated stablecoin, USAT, on Jan. 27, sparking market reactions. Some experts view this as a potential challenge to Circle’s USDC dominance, as competition in the U.S. stablecoin space intensifies. With USAT, Tether now strengthens its presence in the regulated U.S. market. Can Tether’s USAT Challenge Circle’s USDC? On Jan. 27, the largest stablecoin issuer Tether,…

Solana (SOL) Recovery Reaches A Level That Changes Everything

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…

Bitcoin Price Marches Upward, But $90K Could Decide The Next Act

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $88,000. BTC is slowly moving higher and might rise further if it clears $89,600. Bitcoin started a minor recovery wave above the $88,000 level. The price is trading above $88,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a rising channel forming with resistance at $89,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might recover further if it manages to settle above $89,600 and $90,000. Bitcoin Price Starts Recovery Bitcoin price remained stable above the…