Dogecoin 2x ETF tops early 2026 leaderboard as DOGE prints V-shaped rebound
A 2x Dogecoin ETF is among the best-performing ETFs to start the year, highlighting increased interest in meme coins.
Crypto
Fund manager Bill Miller IV says Bitcoin ’looks ready to go again’
The crypto-friendly Trump administration and Wall Street adoption will be two of the biggest drivers behind a Bitcoin rally to new highs in 2026, two industry analysts said.
Ethereum staking sees tidal shift as validator exit queue clears out
Ethereum’s validator exit queue fell near zero for the first time since July as staking demand increased, led by BitMine’s aggressive accumulation.
Bitcoin Gains Momentum as Traders Look for Confirmation
Bitcoin’s push to $95,000, supported by bullish options flows, is being tempered by flat open interest and weak spot demand.
Coinbase rallies 8% after Goldman Sachs upgrades stock to ‘buy’
Goldman Sachs highlighted crypto firms building infrastructure over trading desks, seeing steady growth in tokenization and prediction markets.
US crypto stocks soar double-digits as major tokens rally
Major US crypto stocks soared on Monday as the wider crypto market mounted a comeback, with Bitcoin and Ether hitting three-week highs.
US access to Venezuelan oil could make Bitcoin mining cheaper: Bitfinex
Bitcoin mining electricity costs could fall if Venezuelan oil production increases, though it may take several years before the benefits are fully realized, Bitfinex analysts say.
Amazon Launches New Chatbot-Style Interface for Alexa
The company has rolled out Alexa.com in early access, extending Alexa+ to browsers with smart-home controls, text, and image generation.
Elon Musk’s xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild
Users are getting Grok to generate non-consensual images of women. Elon Musk’s AI platform says this is just another form of free speech.
Goldman Sachs Upgrades Coinbase, Downgrades eToro—Here’s Why
Goldman Sachs issued a new price target for Coinbase on Monday, while upgrading the exchange to “Buy” from “Neutral.” COIN jumped 8%.
Rapper Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit for Promoting and Using Crypto Casino Stake
Famed rapper Drake is one of the named defendants in a new RICO class-action lawsuit involving his actions on crypto casino Stake.
NFT Paris cancels conferences: ‘The market collapse hit us hard‘
The total NFT market capitalization dropped significantly in 2025, from about $9 billion in January 2025 to just over $2.7 billion in 2026.
Crypto Stocks Jump as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hit Multi-Week Highs
Bitcoin surged past $94,000 on Monday to a 30-day high as crypto stocks rallied, with Coinbase, Robinhood, and BTC miners all rising.
Prediction markets move into real estate with Polymarket–Parcl deal
Parcl’s native PRCL token surged over 100% following news of the partnership, which brings housing price indexes into prediction markets.
Polymarket Trader’s $400K Bet on Maduro’s Ousting Sparks Insider Trading Controversy
Industry figures argue that insider trading on prediction markets is a “feature, not a bug,” as they face growing scrutiny from lawmakers.
Novo Nordisk Launches $149 Wegovy Pill, Expanding Access to GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
The once-daily Wegovy pill became the first oral GLP-1 approved for weight loss in the U.S., offering an alternative to injectable treatments that have driven soaring demand.
XRP’s 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000
Bakkt, Figure and Hut 8 were among numerous crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains.
Bitfinex Hacker Behind $11 Billion Bitcoin Heist Credits Trump for Early Prison Release
The White House defended the release of Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole over 119,000 Bitcoin in 2016, from prison to home confinement—but didn’t take credit for the action.
A few Republicans have crypto’s destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC
After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating.
Crypto companies contribute $21M to Trump PAC ahead of US midterms
The Gemini Trust Company and parent company of Crypto.com sent millions of dollars to the Trump-supporting PAC in September and October.
Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Death Cross: Here’s What That Means
For the first time since October, the price of Bitcoin is trading above its 200-day moving average. Can bulls hold the line?
Ethereum Layer-2 Network Starknet Back Online Following Outage
Ethereum layer-2 network Starknet suffered a block issue that led to more than four hours of downtime early Monday.
Price predictions 1/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have continued their march higher, indicating improving investor sentiment and sustained demand from the bulls.
Strategy Pads Cash Reserve, Drops Another $116 Million on Bitcoin
Strategy affirmed that buying Bitcoin isn’t its only priority in 2026, despite dropping $116 million on the asset to welcome in the new year.
Famed Coinbase backer Fred Wilson predicts 2026 UX pivot for crypto
The VC mogul has previously said crypto apps must hide blockchain complexity or risk missing mass-market adoption.
Grayscale declares first Ethereum staking payout for US-listed ETF
The cash distribution stems from staking rewards earned after the fund enabled Ethereum staking in October.
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Confirms Data Breach on Global-e Platform
Ledger’s e-commerce partner Global-e was hit with a data breach, but crypto wallets and customer assets remain safe, the company said.
Filecoin surges 6%, outperforms wider crypto markets
The storage token outperformed the broader crypto market during a volatile session.
Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026
The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically’ undervalued.
China’s financial associations reclassify RWAs as ‘risky‘: Report
Wu Blockchain reported the policy change listing Real-World Asset tokenization alongside stablecoins, ”air coins,” and crypto mining as illegal activities in China.