Category: crypto

Rising Japanese bond yields and a weakening yen carry trade are tightening global liquidity, limiting Bitcoin’s upside potential as global M2 growth remains below past bull-market levels. This shift in funding dynamics is causing cryptocurrency markets to trade in choppy, range-bound patterns as investors slowly reallocate towards safer yields.

Trump’s announcement of tariffs on European allies over Greenland caused a brief selloff in Bitcoin and equities. Prediction markets give low odds of a U.S. takeover of Greenland. Analysts emphasize that Bitcoin’s path is driven by macro and structural demand rather than tariff noise. Some warn of Bitcoin’s structural weakness.

Truist reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.00, lower than expected due to expenses and legal charges. They announced a $10b buyback and aim for a 15% ROTCE by 2027, focusing on digital assets, embedded banking, APIs, and real-time payments. They plan to invest in talent, technology, and risk management for growth.

Large ETH holders are investing their staking profits in Ozak AI’s presale, aiming for higher returns than Ethereum’s low yields. Ozak AI combines AI and blockchain technology for predictive tools. The presale is popular, with allocations for different purposes. Partnerships with Hive Intel and Zeni support data analysis. The project is audited by CertiK and…

Grayscale has filed to convert its NEAR Trust into a spot ETF with staking, NYSE Arca listing, and Coinbase custody, raising questions about NEAR’s future price trend. The move follows Bitwise’s ETF push and a more permissive U.S. regulatory environment, potentially expanding demand for NEAR and other altcoins.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is confident that the U.S. can pass comprehensive crypto market legislation despite withdrawing support for a Senate draft bill. Armstrong believes that negotiations can still lead to a successful outcome by 2026, focusing on fair terms for both traditional finance and crypto firms.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are trading lower, with technical signals suggesting controlled risk reduction rather than panic selling. Institutional investors continue to show interest in Bitcoin, with strong inflows into crypto exchange-traded products. Market structure indicates potential short-term relief, while macro pressures and geopolitical risks remain as headwinds.

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, views Bitcoin as a long-term investment rather than a trade, predicting it will reach $1 million by 2031. He believes Bitcoin will replace fiat currencies due to geopolitical tensions and economic crises. Mow’s comments came in response to warnings from traders like Peter Brandt.

Trove Markets decided to keep funds from a token sale meant for Hyperliquid integration after changing to Solana. The TROVE token dropped 95% on launch, causing backlash. Trove plans to use retained funds for development and refunds, but critics question fund handling. On-chain analysis showed concentrated wallet activity in the presale.

Chainlink has launched a new on-chain data product called 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, providing continuous access to U.S. stock and ETF prices beyond standard market hours. The service offers sub-second updates with bid and ask prices, volumes, and more, allowing on-chain platforms to manage liquidations and margin requirements more precisely during off-hours. Several trading platforms…