Ethereum 2026 Upgrades: Glamsterdam and Heze-Bogota Explained
Ethereum, the largest smart contracts-enabled blockchain, is preparing for one of the most notable upgrades in its history since the Merge, Dencun and Pectra hardforks. In 2026, the network is…
SEC Nigeria Revises Minimum Capital Requirements for Operators: Industry Leaders’ Reactions
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced revised minimum capital requirements for regulated capital market operators, a move that significantly raises the financial thresholds for firms operating across the…
The Fall of InfoFi: X’s Ban Sends Ecosystem Tokens Tumbling
On January 15, Head of Product at X, Nikita Bier, announced a major shift in the platform’s developer API rules that reverberated across the crypto world. In a public statement,…
Standard Chartered Sees Ethereum Outperforming Bitcoin in 2026, Projects ETH to Hit $7,500
Ethereum’s long-term outlook has strengthened considerably, with Standard Chartered forecasting that ETH could reach $7,500 in 2026 and outperform Bitcoin over the coming cycle. The bank’s analysis, highlighted by financial…
Ripple Secures Preliminary EMI Licence in Luxembourg: Why This Matters?
Ripple has taken another step toward expanding its regulated payments footprint in Europe after receiving preliminary approval from Luxembourg’s financial watchdog to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). The…
Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High, Triggers Nearly $700M in Liquidations
Bitcoin surged to a two-month high after breaking above the $95,000 resistance level, triggering nearly $700 million in liquidations and shifting short-term market momentum. The breakout forced heavily leveraged traders…
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stumble at Start of 2026 as XRP and Solana Funds Draw Capital
U.S. spot crypto ETFs opened 2026 with mixed performance, as Bitcoin and Ether funds recorded sizable outflows while XRP and Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital and rising trading activity. Early…
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Hold Steady as ETF Inflows Rebound Amid Venezuela Developments
Institutional demand for crypto investment products is rebounding after year-end tax selling, as Bitcoin and major altcoins remained stable following geopolitical developments in Venezuela and ahead of key U.S. economic…
Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin as Ethereum and Meme Tokens Post Strong Gains
The cryptocurrency market is showing renewed signs of risk appetite, with several altcoins significantly outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) at the start of the month. Market analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted…
From Utility to Scarcity: What Will Actually Drive XRP Price in 2026
Discussions around XRP price are increasingly shifting from transaction volume to supply lockup, as decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and declining exchange reserves reduce the token’s circulating supply.…