Category: Reviews

BitMine Stakes Another $277M in ETH as Researcher Raises Red Flag over Activity Surge

Key Notes BitMine staked another 86,848 ETH worth about $277.5 million. Ethereum’s staking entry queue climbed to around 2.7 million ETH on January 20. Active Ethereum addresses doubled to 8 million in a month, though researchers link it to poisoning attacks. Tom Lee’s BitMine has added another large batch of Ether ETH $3 089 24h volatility: 3.6% Market cap: $372.86 B Vol. 24h: $24.01 B to its staking book. The company recently staked an additional 86,848 ETH, worth around $277.5 million at current prices. This brings the firm’s total staked…

Solana (SOL) Loses Its Footing, Setting the Stage for Another Dive

Solana failed to settle above $145 and nosedived. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $135 and might decline further below $130. SOL price started a fresh decline below $138 and $135 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $135 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $140 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $132 or $130. Solana Price Dips…

XRP Maintains Bullish Bias Above $1.30 Despite Recent Rejection

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Revolut Seeks Full Peru Banking License to Deepen Latin America Push

Key Notes The British neobank filed its application with Peru’s SBS to provide deposits, loans and foreign exchange products. Regulatory review of capital requirements and governance protocols could extend for several months before authorization. Peru represents the fifth Latin American market following successful entries into Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina. Revolut has applied for a Peruvian banking license to launch a full digital bank and accelerate its growth in Latin America. This positions the UK fintech to compete locally, targeting underbanked users and those wanting multi-currency services, according to their…

Crypto Trader Turned $285 Into $627,000 in One Day; Lucky or Insider Trading?

Key Notes The supposed memecoin “sniper” has already realized $210,000 in profits one day after a $285 purchase of ZReaL. Four flagged Solana wallets still hold $417,000 worth of the memecoin by Lookonchain’s posting time. Meanwhile, the NYSE joined the Nasdaq in planning to offer tokenized securities trading on regulated platforms, contrasting with PumpFun launches. An anonymous cryptocurrency trader has turned a $285 purchase into $627,000 in a single day, onchain data shows. However, the activity has raised insider trading suspicions among analysts considering the timing and patterns usually seen…

Bitcoin Miners are Losing $8,000 for Each BTC Mined, Hashrate Drops

Key Notes Bitcoin average mining cost is at $101,000, according to MacroMicro data, while BTC price hovers around $93,000, creating an $8,000 difference in potential losses. The network hashrate has been dropping consistently, also causing the mining difficulty adjustment to drop for the seventh time in the last eight readjusting. Michael Saylor hints at more purchases and institutional inflow to crypto reaching local highs despite the mining network state. . Bitcoin hashrate and mining difficulty have been dropping since November 2025, as Bitcoin miners could have been mining unprofitably according to…

Louisiana $15.6B Pension Fund LASERS Gains $3.2M Bitcoin Exposure Through Strategy

Key Notes LASERS purchased 17,900 Strategy shares from its $15.6 billion portfolio, following Texas’s direct BTC treasury purchases. Most pension funds prefer indirect exposure via ETFs or crypto stocks due to fiduciary duties and volatility concerns. Houston’s firefighter fund outperforms peers after 2021 direct Bitcoin investment at $65K versus current $90K prices. The Louisiana state pension fund (LASERS), a program mandated for all state employees, has reportedly announced its indirect exposure to Bitcoin BTC $93 024 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.54 B through the recent…

Blockspace Expands Onchain Data Suite With Acquisition of Bitcoin Layers

Key Notes The acquisition marks Blockspace’s first step into data products as it positions itself as a Bitcoin-centric competitor to The Block. Bitcoin Layers’ maintainer Janusz will remain with the company to support the integration of analytics tools into content. The move reflects growing demand for specialized crypto reporting as traditional finance increasingly embraces blockchain technology. Blockspace Media, a trade publication focused on Bitcoin BTC $93 282 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.01 B , has acquired onchain data analytics platform Bitcoin Layers. While details surrounding…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Traders Spot Rare Inverse Head and Shoulders Chart Pattern – What Happens Next?

On the daily chart, DOGE is forming an inverse head and shoulders, a classic structure often seen at the end of a downtrend and before a major rally. The left shoulder formed in October, the head during the deeper November to December correction, and the right shoulder appeared in early January. Price is now tightening just below the $0.15 to $0.16 neckline, which marks the key resistance area to watch. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez notes that a daily close above this level would confirm the reversal and flip market structure…

$100M Underground Crypto Scheme Dismantled in South Korea

Key Notes Customs exposed a $100 million underground crypto remittance crime network. Suspects used WeChat Pay and Alipay to disguise illegal transfers. South Korea plans stricter crypto rules to curb small split transactions. South Korean authorities have busted a crypto crime ring that moved about 150 billion won ($102 million) through WeChat Pay, Alipay, and overseas exchanges. The group converted digital assets into cash while disguising transactions as cosmetic surgery payments and student fees. Authorities have charged three suspects in connection with the scheme. Inside the South Korea Crypto Remittance…