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The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a final feedback period on ten proposed UK crypto rules, the regulator said on Friday as part of the government’s crypto roadmap. The move aims to apply traditional finance standards to the crypto sector and build public trust. The proposals cover business…
FCA seeks final feedback on proposals to impose traditional finance rules on UK crypto now
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a final feedback period on ten proposed UK crypto rules, the regulator said on Friday as part of the government’s crypto roadmap. The move aims to apply traditional finance standards to the crypto sector and build public trust. The proposals cover business standards of conduct, credit-based crypto purchases, regulatory […]
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January 26, 2026 at 7:25 AM
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a final feedback period on ten proposed UK crypto rules, the regulator said on Friday as part of the government’s crypto roadmap. The move aims to apply traditional finance standards to the crypto sector and build public trust. The proposals cover business…
The cryptocurrency River (RIVER) has rallied strongly despite broader market weakness, gaining over 21% on January 25. This surge occurred as Bitcoin fell below $90,000. The token’s momentum follows a recent listing on the South Korean exchange Coinone and a strategic $8 million investment from…
RIVER Surges 21% As Bulls Target $100, Defying Bitcoin Dip And Warnings
The cryptocurrency River (RIVER) has rallied strongly despite broader market weakness, gaining over 21% on January 25. This surge occurred as Bitcoin fell below $90,000. The token’s momentum follows a recent listing on the South Korean exchange Coinone and a strategic $8 million investment from TRON founder Justin Sun. Analysts have warned the price move […]
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January 26, 2026 at 6:57 AM
The cryptocurrency River (RIVER) has rallied strongly despite broader market weakness, gaining over 21% on January 25. This surge occurred as Bitcoin fell below $90,000. The token’s momentum follows a recent listing on the South Korean exchange Coinone and a strategic $8 million investment from…
Gold topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time, peaking near $5,093 late Sunday and settling around $5,070. Central banks and private investors drove the move across global markets amid rising debt, geopolitical shocks, and fears of currency debasement. The metal rose more than 60% during 2025,…
Gold Soars Past $5,000/oz as Safe-Haven Rally Intensifies Amid Debt, Geopolitics – $5K Up!
Gold topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time, peaking near $5,093 late Sunday and settling around $5,070. Central banks and private investors drove the move across global markets amid rising debt, geopolitical shocks, and fears of currency debasement. The metal rose more than 60% during 2025, and momentum continued into 2026. Data shows central […]
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January 26, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Gold topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time, peaking near $5,093 late Sunday and settling around $5,070. Central banks and private investors drove the move across global markets amid rising debt, geopolitical shocks, and fears of currency debasement. The metal rose more than 60% during 2025,…
Changpeng Zhao said on Sunday he will not return to Binance despite receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. He told CNBC’s Squawk Box that the pardon means the former restrictions “are completely lifted,” but he rejected a comeback. Zhao said he stepped away after seven years and does…
CZ rules out return to Binance despite Trump pardon, says he will stay passive shareholder
Changpeng Zhao said on Sunday he will not return to Binance despite receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. He told CNBC’s Squawk Box that the pardon means the former restrictions “are completely lifted,” but he rejected a comeback. Zhao said he stepped away after seven years and does not want to resume control. He […]
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January 26, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Changpeng Zhao said on Sunday he will not return to Binance despite receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. He told CNBC’s Squawk Box that the pardon means the former restrictions “are completely lifted,” but he rejected a comeback. Zhao said he stepped away after seven years and does…
A survey conducted from early December to early January found most investors view Bitcoin as undervalued, according to a report by Coinbase — stated. The poll covered 75 institutional and 73 independent investors while BTC traded near $85k–$95k. Seventy-one percent of institutions and 60% of…
70% of institutions say Bitcoin is undervalued at $85K-$95K as metals outshine crypto (CB)
A survey conducted from early December to early January found most investors view Bitcoin as undervalued, according to a report by Coinbase — stated. The poll covered 75 institutional and 73 independent investors while BTC traded near $85k–$95k. Seventy-one percent of institutions and 60% of independents said they feel that [Bitcoin] is undervalued. A quarter […]
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January 26, 2026 at 5:24 AM
A survey conducted from early December to early January found most investors view Bitcoin as undervalued, according to a report by Coinbase — stated. The poll covered 75 institutional and 73 independent investors while BTC traded near $85k–$95k. Seventy-one percent of institutions and 60% of…
Avantis’ AVNT token surged over 27% in a single day, marking a significant breakout. The rally was driven by a sharp increase in network activity and a technical breakout from a falling wedge pattern. The token’s total trading volume reached $64.4 billion, with significant participation from Asian…
Avantis DEX Token Soars 27% as Network Activity, Whale Accumulation Drive Rally
Avantis’ AVNT token surged over 27% in a single day, marking a significant breakout. The rally was driven by a sharp increase in network activity and a technical breakout from a falling wedge pattern. The token’s total trading volume reached $64.4 billion, with significant participation from Asian investors. The decentralized exchange token Avantis (AVNT) rallied […]
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January 26, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Avantis’ AVNT token surged over 27% in a single day, marking a significant breakout. The rally was driven by a sharp increase in network activity and a technical breakout from a falling wedge pattern. The token’s total trading volume reached $64.4 billion, with significant participation from Asian…
Gold climbed to a record $5,080 on Monday as traders sought safe havens amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, according to gold price data. Investors moved toward the metal amid fears of a possible U.S. government shutdown and renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The Kobeissi…
Gold tops $5,000 as Bitcoin tumbles toward $86,000 amid US shutdown and tariff fears today
Gold climbed to a record $5,080 on Monday as traders sought safe havens amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, according to gold price data. Investors moved toward the metal amid fears of a possible U.S. government shutdown and renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The Kobeissi Letter said “A likely government shutdown just added […]
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January 26, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Gold climbed to a record $5,080 on Monday as traders sought safe havens amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, according to gold price data. Investors moved toward the metal amid fears of a possible U.S. government shutdown and renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The Kobeissi…
Enso (ENSO) experienced a dramatic surge in its futures market, resulting in $11.67 million in liquidations over 24 hours, with over 70% being short positions. This short squeeze coincided with the token’s price rallying 38.3% in a day and 180% over the past week, while daily trading volume…
Short Squeeze: Enso Liquidates $11.67M, 71% Shorts as Token Rallies 180
Enso (ENSO) experienced a dramatic surge in its futures market, resulting in $11.67 million in liquidations over 24 hours, with over 70% being short positions. This short squeeze coincided with the token’s price rallying 38.3% in a day and 180% over the past week, while daily trading volume increased by 170%. Enso’s futures market saw […]
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January 26, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Enso (ENSO) experienced a dramatic surge in its futures market, resulting in $11.67 million in liquidations over 24 hours, with over 70% being short positions. This short squeeze coincided with the token’s price rallying 38.3% in a day and 180% over the past week, while daily trading volume…
Entropy is shutting down and will return capital to investors. Tux Pacific announced this Saturday in a post on X. “After four years, several pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, I’ve decided to wind-up Entropy and return capital to our investors,” he wrote. Entropy launched in late 2021 as a…
Entropy shuts down; CEO Tux Pacific to return capital after four years, cites no scale gap
Entropy is shutting down and will return capital to investors. Tux Pacific announced this Saturday in a post on X. “After four years, several pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, I’ve decided to wind-up Entropy and return capital to our investors,” he wrote. Entropy launched in late 2021 as a decentralized self-custody solution. The company […]
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January 26, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Entropy is shutting down and will return capital to investors. Tux Pacific announced this Saturday in a post on X. “After four years, several pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, I’ve decided to wind-up Entropy and return capital to our investors,” he wrote. Entropy launched in late 2021 as a…
Around $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market late Sunday. Traders sold amid fears of a partial U.S. government shutdown after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. “I will vote no,” Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer said, and warned Democrats would not advance the bill if…
Crypto market loses $100B as shutdown odds hit 80% amid surge in bets; Bitcoin down +alts!
Around $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market late Sunday. Traders sold amid fears of a partial U.S. government shutdown after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. “I will vote no,” Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer said, and warned Democrats would not advance the bill if DHS funding remained included. […]
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January 26, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Around $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market late Sunday. Traders sold amid fears of a partial U.S. government shutdown after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. “I will vote no,” Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer said, and warned Democrats would not advance the bill if…
The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and…
Nietzschean Penguin Memecoin Surges 179% After White House Post; Facing Pullback
The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and sold substantial amounts, contributing to extreme volatility as the token’s market […]
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January 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM
The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and…
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN,…
Pippin Memecoin Plunges 13% as ‘Smart Money’ Sells $675K Worth
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN, contributing to widespread selling pressure among memecoins. Technical analysis shows the token’s price has […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN,…
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin…
Foundry USA Curtailed 60% of Bitcoin Hashrate Amid Winter Storm, Slowing Blocks to 12m avg
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin hashrate on Foundry USA alone is down by nearly 200 exahashes per […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin…
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its…
Polygon [POL] Slumps 33% From Jan. High as On-Chain Activity & Demand Decline
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its peak as demand weakened. The Polygon […]
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January 25, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its…
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over…
Saylor: ‘ambitious opportunists’ threaten Bitcoin; devs, quantum risk ignite heated debate
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over spam, protocol ossification, and quantum risk. Justin Bechler interpreted the remark as […]
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January 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over…
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting…
ETH Consolidates Near $3K as Whales Buy Dip Despite Bearish Indicators
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting with retail traders focused on short-term highs. The network’s fundamental strength was evidenced […]
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January 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting…
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8%…
ENA and ARB Slump 15%, FET Falls as AI Tokens Lead Crypto Market Downturn
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8% amid a wider slump in AI-related tokens. Larger assets like Solana and Chainlink […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8%…
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the…
Bitcoin slips multiday lows ahead of volatile macro week; downside risks outweigh upside.
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the Fed meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28.) Long positions […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the…
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total…
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 104K BTC While Retail Investors Panic Sell
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total supply to a four-month high of 7.17 million BTC, signaling […]
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January 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total…
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking…
TDOG Dogecoin ETF Launch on Nasdaq Fuels Questions Over Possible Shiba Inu (SHIB) ETF Soon
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin have also […]
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January 25, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking…
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support…
Chainlink Traders Heavily Long as Price Tests Key Support Zone
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support could lead to a rebound toward $14.15, though overleveraged clusters pose […]
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January 25, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support…
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the…
Fairwater AI data centers power Azure growth, boost MSFT stock as analysts turn bullish on
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the Fairwater rollout. This reassurance supports expectations […]
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January 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the…
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as…
Tezos Tallinn upgrade cuts base-layer block time to 6s, lets bakers attest every block now
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as bakers, attest to every block instead of only subsets. “This […]
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January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as…
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying…
ZRO Plummets 14% Amid Fading Rally, Could Drop 43% More to Support
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying pressure, leaving the broader bullish narrative intact. The Layer […]
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January 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying…
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand…
MoonPay signs eight-figure, three-year deal to become title partner of new X Games League.
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand decentralized finance exposure (see that […]
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January 25, 2026 at 2:53 PM
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand…