Ripple, the RLUSD stablecoin issuer has signed a memorandum of understanding with Riyad Bank’s innovation subsidiary to explore blockchain applications within the Kingdom’s financial infrastructure. We are committed to demonstrating how Ripple’s enterprise-grade digital asset technology can unlock efficiencies in areas such as cross-border payments, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a world-leading and competitive
Bitcoin’s outlook deteriorated over the weekend, with Monday volatility triggering a $750 million crypto liquidation spike. A closer look at the data shows that over 77% of the liquidations came from long positions, according to CoinGlass data, a trend that has been dominant over the past week due to top crypto’s sustained slide lower. Bitcoin’s
Bitcoin saw choppy trade after a sharp dip and rebound, with bulls defending a key support zone while indicators stayed bearish. Bitcoin traded modestly lower over the past 24 hours, slipping about 1.0% to around $87,814 after a sharp mid-session selloff and a subsequent rebound. Price action shows BTC holding relatively steady near the high-$88,000s
Bitcoin extended losses as US shutdown odds climbed toward 80% on prediction markets, with analysts citing political risk while gold and silver hit record highs. Summary Bitcoin declined as prediction markets put U.S. government shutdown odds around 75–78% ahead of the Jan. 30 funding deadline. Analysts from Presto Research and Kronos Research say macro risk
Bitcoin largest holders are steadily increasing their exposure, even as prices weaken and global uncertainty intensifies. Key Points Wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC added 104,340 BTC in recent weeks. Total whale-held supply reached 7.17 million BTC Whale-held supply is at its highest level since September 15, 2025 Bitcoin transactions worth $1 million or more
A new Bitcoin price prediction has been put forward following a long-term technical analysis shared on the social media platform X by crypto analyst Leshka.eth. The analysis compares Bitcoin’s current structure on the weekly timeframe to the 2021 market peak, showing how price behavior is repeating an identical pattern. Based on how Bitcoin has interacted
Gold just did what safe havens are supposed to do: it went vertical. On Jan. 26, bullion surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier and briefly topped $5,100 an ounce as investors stampeded toward insurance. This move extends a historic run that saw the precious metal rise 64% in 2025, marking the metal’s biggest annual gain
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin is struggling to hold ground as concerns over the strength of the yen and fiscal instability drove a divergence between crypto and traditional safe-haven assets. Bitcoin fell 0.8% in 24 hours to sit below $88,000, and ether lost more than 1.6% to just under $2,900.
A 10‑bank consortium is launching Qivalis, a euro‑pegged stablecoin led by ex‑Coinbase Germany CEO Jan‑Oliver Sell to challenge dollar‑based tokens and boost European payments autonomy from 2H 2026. Summary BNP Paribas, ING, UniCredit, KBC, Caixabank, Danske Bank, SEB, DekaBank, Banca Sella, and RBI formed Amsterdam‑based Qivalis, hiring 45–50 staff under CEO Jan‑Oliver Sell and chair
Market conditions are tense as the Bitcoin crypto price grinds lower, with BTCUSDT sitting below major resistance while sentiment plunges into Extreme Fear territory. BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Summary Daily chart (D1): Primary bias is bearish Trend structure – EMAs Momentum – RSI (14) Momentum – MACD Volatility and range