US inflation staying stuck near 3% keeps crypto in a familiar limbo: enough disinflation to sustain the risk‑asset bid, but not enough to force the Federal Reserve’s hand into rapid rate cuts. Summary December CPI is seen at 2.7% year‑on‑year and 0.3% month‑on‑month, a “still uncomfortable” level that limits how fast the Fed can cut…
BitGo files for a $200m NYSE IPO led by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup as institutional crypto custody demand grows despite a choppy post-2025 market. Summary BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO seeking about $200m, with Goldman Sachs and Citigroup leading a New York Stock Exchange listing. Founded in 2013, the crypto custodian rides rising institutional…
XRP price is edging closer to losing a key trendline support that has historically served as a strong floor, from which previous rebounds have often begun. Summary XRP price has fallen nearly 14% over the past week. Traders are watching a key trendline support level at $2. Stablecoin supply and cumulative spot XRP ETF inflows…
Trump says he has no plans to pardon ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, despite granting clemency to other crypto figures like CZ and Ross Ulbricht. Trump told The New York Times he does not plan to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud and conspiracy. The comments contrast with Trump’s…
Trump’s 25% Iran tariff jolts markets as Bitcoin stalls at dense resistance, options reset, and macro volatility keeps BTC, ETH trapped in a choppy range. Summary Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped after Trump announced a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran, while Dash and Monero outperformed. Bitfinex analysts say BTC is capped by a…
Summary Federal judge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a temporary restraining order blocking Tennessee from enforcing its cease-and-desist order for now. Tennessee regulators had ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to halt sports markets, void contracts, refund users, and wind down in-state activity. The case hinges on whether CFTC derivatives oversight preempts state gambling law, with prior…
Standard Chartered trims ETH’s 2026 target but says Ethereum will regain 2021 highs vs Bitcoin as throughput, DeFi and regulation drive a 2030 re-rating. Summary Standard Chartered cuts Ethereum’s 2026 dollar target but keeps a higher 2030 goal, arguing ETH’s relative outlook vs BTC has improved. Analyst Geoff Kendrick sees 2026 as a key inflection…
BNB price is moving sideways just below resistance, with tightening price action hinting that a sharp move may be close. Summary BNB is coiling below a well-tested resistance zone after repeated upside rejections. Momentum indicators are steady, showing neither exhaustion nor panic. A break from the current range is likely to set the next short-term…
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a Solana-based meme coin, which he says will help combat rising hate and inspire the next wave of innovation in the city. Summary Former New York Mayor Eric Adamans has launched NYC token, a Solana-based cryptocurrency that has become the center of controversy. The token briefly…
Nigeria has started tracking cryptocurrency transactions and linking them to individuals as part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. Summary Nigeria has started tracking crypto transactions through its tax identification number under the Tax Administration Act 2025. Crypto exchanges are required to report customer data, transaction details, and suspicious activity to tax and financial…
