Bitcoin and broader crypto markets are getting into the primary full buying and selling week of 2026 going through a well-recognized however decisive macro check: the US labor market. With Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations finely balanced, 4 labor-focused financial releases are set to drive volatility throughout Bitcoin, equities, and world threat property. 4 US Labor…
The first full week of January 2026 brings necessary crypto information headlines, from protocol upgrades and institutional adjustments, to token occasions that would reshape the market throughout main blockchain ecosystems. Traders can place their portfolios strategically by front-running or buying and selling across the following crypto information headlines this week. Bank of America Recommends Bitcoin…
In the early days of 2026, holders unshielded a big quantity of Zcash (ZEC) and introduced it into circulation. This exercise passed off as privateness cash continued to underperform the broader market. How might ZEC’s worth be affected? The following evaluation explores the small print. More Than 200,000 ZEC Unshielded in Early 2026 Unshielding refers…
MicroStrategy’s most well-liked share technique is drawing recent consideration this week as STRC as soon as once more approaches the $100 mark. The transfer revives reminiscences of early November when the inventory held par for 4 buying and selling days and generated roughly $100 million in ATM gross sales. How STRC Preferreds Let MicroStrategy Grow…
A brand new phishing rip-off concentrating on MetaMask customers is spreading, utilizing a extremely reasonable “two-factor authentication (2FA)” movement to steal pockets restoration phrases. The marketing campaign highlights a rising degree of sophistication in social engineering ways, at the same time as reported losses from cryptocurrency phishing assaults dropped sharply in 2025. Anatomy of the…
Crypto tokens value greater than $657 million will enter the market over the subsequent seven days. Notably, three main ecosystems, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and Aptos (APT) will launch new token provide into circulation in early January 2026. The token unlocks will inject recent liquidity into the market and also can set off worth swings…
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda used his first public look of 2026 to ship an unmistakable message: the central financial institution’s rate-hiking cycle is much from over. The feedback got here roughly two weeks after the BOJ raised its benchmark rate to 0.75% on December 19—the best degree since 1995. That resolution, nonetheless, was…
Bitcoin is up about 3% over the previous few periods, however the worth motion is sending blended alerts. While the broader construction nonetheless seems to be bullish, a pause now seems to be doubtless. That pause could frustrate bulls within the quick time period, nevertheless it may additionally full a sample that units up a…
After a turbulent 2025, meme cash are beginning 2026 on a stronger footing. The sector’s complete market capitalization has risen greater than 30% because the starting of the yr, marking a sharp turnaround from final yr’s weak spot. The outsized positive aspects counsel renewed speculative urge for food and should sign the return of retail…
A widening hole has emerged between the Federal Reserve and monetary markets over the trajectory of US rates of interest in 2026. While the Fed alerts warning on additional cuts, markets are betting on two to a few reductions this 12 months. At the center of this disconnect lies an uncomfortable paradox: President Donald Trump’s…