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🐋 The "big fish" are making significant waves.
New data shows Bitcoin whales (1,000+ #$BTC wallets) have added 104,340 coins to their collective bags—a 1.5% increase. Total holdings for this group have hit a 4-month high of 7.17M
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New data shows Bitcoin whales (1,000+ #$BTC wallets) have added 104,340 coins to their collective bags—a 1.5% increase. Total holdings for this group have hit a 4-month high of 7.17M
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January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🐋 The "big fish" are making significant waves.
New data shows Bitcoin whales (1,000+ #$BTC wallets) have added 104,340 coins to their collective bags—a 1.5% increase. Total holdings for this group have hit a 4-month high of 7.17M
chainaffairs.com/104340-btc-a...
New data shows Bitcoin whales (1,000+ #$BTC wallets) have added 104,340 coins to their collective bags—a 1.5% increase. Total holdings for this group have hit a 4-month high of 7.17M
chainaffairs.com/104340-btc-a...
New CoinGecko data reveals stark concentration in crypto protocol revenue:
Tether: $5.2B (41.9% market share)
Stablecoin issuers: 71.6% of total revenue
Tron: $3.5B (driven by USDT transactions)
Other stablecoin issuers: -$8.38B decline
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Tether: $5.2B (41.9% market share)
Stablecoin issuers: 71.6% of total revenue
Tron: $3.5B (driven by USDT transactions)
Other stablecoin issuers: -$8.38B decline
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Tether Captures 42% of Crypto Protocol Revenue in 2025, CoinGecko Reports
Tether led crypto protocols with $5.2B revenue in 2025, capturing 41.9% market share across 168 platforms, CoinGecko data reveals.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:09 AM
New CoinGecko data reveals stark concentration in crypto protocol revenue:
Tether: $5.2B (41.9% market share)
Stablecoin issuers: 71.6% of total revenue
Tron: $3.5B (driven by USDT transactions)
Other stablecoin issuers: -$8.38B decline
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Tether: $5.2B (41.9% market share)
Stablecoin issuers: 71.6% of total revenue
Tron: $3.5B (driven by USDT transactions)
Other stablecoin issuers: -$8.38B decline
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#BTCCExchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
#BTCCExchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026
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#XRP has been consolidating for months, but traders are now pointing to a repeating chart pattern that previously led to a major breakout. Here’s why $4 is back on the radar.
January 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM
#XRP has been consolidating for months, but traders are now pointing to a repeating chart pattern that previously led to a major breakout. Here’s why $4 is back on the radar.
#Galaxy is preparing a $100M hedge fund that can go long and short across crypto and financial stocks, signaling a shift away from the “up-only” mindset.
A look at what this means for the next market phase.
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A look at what this means for the next market phase.
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Galaxy Launches $100M Hedge Fund as Crypto’s “Up-Only” Era Comes to an End -
Galaxy Digital is preparing to launch a new hedge fund designed to profit in both rising and falling markets, signaling a strategic
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January 21, 2026 at 8:46 AM
#Galaxy is preparing a $100M hedge fund that can go long and short across crypto and financial stocks, signaling a shift away from the “up-only” mindset.
A look at what this means for the next market phase.
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A look at what this means for the next market phase.
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Bitcoin’s latest drop below $89K wasn’t driven by crypto news alone. A global risk-off move, sparked by bond market turmoil in Japan, triggered massive liquidations and dragged digital assets lower.
Full breakdown in the article.
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Full breakdown in the article.
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Bitcoin Slides Below $89K as Global “Risk-Off” Wave Triggers $1B in Crypto Liquidations -
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies tumbled late Tuesday as a broad risk-off move swept through global markets, pulling digital assets
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January 21, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Bitcoin’s latest drop below $89K wasn’t driven by crypto news alone. A global risk-off move, sparked by bond market turmoil in Japan, triggered massive liquidations and dragged digital assets lower.
Full breakdown in the article.
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Full breakdown in the article.
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#Strategy has officially passed 700,000 #$BTC in total holdings after its largest Bitcoin purchase in nearly a year. Is this a signal of renewed institutional confidence at higher prices?
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Strategy Breaks 700,000 BTC Mark With Massive $2.13B Bitcoin Buy -
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has reinforced its position as the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin, crossing a major milestone after
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January 20, 2026 at 2:37 PM
#Strategy has officially passed 700,000 #$BTC in total holdings after its largest Bitcoin purchase in nearly a year. Is this a signal of renewed institutional confidence at higher prices?
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#MakinaFinance lost $4.13M in Ethereum through a Uniswap V3 exploit. MEV bots intercepted the funds, leaving them in two wallets. Users are advised to revoke approvals.
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Makina Finance Suffers $4.13M Exploit; MEV Builder Intercepts Stolen ETH -
Makina Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, was targeted in a sophisticated exploit early Tuesday, resulting in the theft of
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January 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
#MakinaFinance lost $4.13M in Ethereum through a Uniswap V3 exploit. MEV bots intercepted the funds, leaving them in two wallets. Users are advised to revoke approvals.
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XRP just dropped under $2 after a death cross appeared, wiping out over $40M in long positions. Volume spiked, support held near $1.85—for now.
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XRP Below $2 Again—Is the Worst Over or Just Beginning? -
XRP has fallen below the closely watched $2 level after a sudden technical reversal rattled traders and accelerated selling pressure
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January 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
XRP just dropped under $2 after a death cross appeared, wiping out over $40M in long positions. Volume spiked, support held near $1.85—for now.
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Binance Australia has brought back direct bank transfers and PayID, ending a two-year period where users relied mainly on cards. It’s a notable shift after ongoing debanking issues in the country.
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Binance Australia has brought back direct bank transfers and PayID, ending a two-year period where users relied mainly on cards. It’s a notable shift after ongoing debanking issues in the country.
#NEXST Brings KISS OF LIFE to Life: Debut VR Concerts on the Ultimate Web3 Entertainment Platform
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January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#NEXST Brings KISS OF LIFE to Life: Debut VR Concerts on the Ultimate Web3 Entertainment Platform
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#BlackRock Isn’t Betting on #Bitcoin — It’s Quietly Draining the Supply
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BlackRock Isn’t Betting on Bitcoin — It’s Quietly Draining Supply
When BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF posts a massive one-day purchase, it often sparks dramatic headlines about corporate conviction
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January 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM
#BlackRock Isn’t Betting on #Bitcoin — It’s Quietly Draining the Supply
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#$HYPE Slides as Sellers Take Control, While #$XRP Quietly Attracts Millions
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HYPE Slides as Sellers Take Control, While XRP Quietly Attracts
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token and XRP are sending sharply different signals to the market. On one side, HYPE continues to weaken
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January 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
#$HYPE Slides as Sellers Take Control, While #$XRP Quietly Attracts Millions
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#OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints
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OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints -
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January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
#OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints
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#India’s Crypto Industry Sounds Alarm Ahead of Budget: Tax Rules Under Fire
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India to Launch Rupee-Backed ARC Stablecoin in Q1 2026
India is gearing up for a major leap in its digital finance journey launch of the ARC stablecoin in the first quarter of 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
#India’s Crypto Industry Sounds Alarm Ahead of Budget: Tax Rules Under Fire
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#Ripple just moved closer to EU-wide operations — and U.S. regulators are finally signaling clarity for #XRP. Two fronts, one strategy.
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XRP a “Done Deal”? Ripple Gains EU Approval as U.S. Tone Shifts -
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January 14, 2026 at 9:21 AM
#Ripple just moved closer to EU-wide operations — and U.S. regulators are finally signaling clarity for #XRP. Two fronts, one strategy.
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#Iran’s Currency Is Failing—Here’s Why #Bitcoin Keeps Entering the Conversation
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Iran’s Currency Is Failing—Here’s Why Bitcoin Keeps Entering
Iran’s national currency is sliding deeper into crisis, and the consequences are no longer confined to exchange rates or inflation charts.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
#Iran’s Currency Is Failing—Here’s Why #Bitcoin Keeps Entering the Conversation
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$SHIB Nears Critical Breakout as Whale Outflows Drain Exchange Supply
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SHIB Nears Critical Breakout as Whale Outflows Drain Supply
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing early signs of a potential trend shift as technical indicators align with notable changes in on-chain behavior.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
$SHIB Nears Critical Breakout as Whale Outflows Drain Exchange Supply
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#Ethereum is in a tense spot right now. Charts lean bearish, long-term buying has slowed, but shorts are extremely crowded. A breakdown or squeeze feels close — curious how others are positioning here.
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Is Ethereum Setting a Trap? Why Heavy Shorts Could Backfire Fast -
Ethereum has entered January on shaky footing, slipping modestly over the past day and extending its month-long decline.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
#Ethereum is in a tense spot right now. Charts lean bearish, long-term buying has slowed, but shorts are extremely crowded. A breakdown or squeeze feels close — curious how others are positioning here.
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#XRP is gaining attention again after a strong start to 2026. With ETF interest growing and technical analysts pointing to familiar consolidation patterns, some traders believe another breakout could be forming.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving the discussion.
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Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving the discussion.
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Why XRP Is Emerging as One of the Hottest Crypto Trades of 2026 -
Ripple’s XRP has opened 2026 with renewed momentum, extending a pattern that also defined its performance last year.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#XRP is gaining attention again after a strong start to 2026. With ETF interest growing and technical analysts pointing to familiar consolidation patterns, some traders believe another breakout could be forming.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving the discussion.
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Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving the discussion.
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#VeChain is quietly building one of the most utility-focused blockchain ecosystems in crypto.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving its growth.
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Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving its growth.
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VeChain’s Sustainability Push Hits 300,000 kg Milestone as On-Chain Use Surges -
VeChain is sharpening its identity as a utility-first blockchain, backing its long-standing sustainability narrative with hard numbers.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
#VeChain is quietly building one of the most utility-focused blockchain ecosystems in crypto.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving its growth.
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Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving its growth.
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