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The Ethereum price gave a bullish breakout from the resistance trendline of a 60-day long consolidation trend of triangle pattern. Ethereum registered its highest ever surge in daily wallet creation during January 2026. ETH price back above the 20, 50 and 100-day exponential moving average shows restoring bullish momentum. Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by marketcap, witnessed a sharp surge of over 7.5% during Tuesday’s U.S. market hours to reach $3,318. The strong buying pressure is spread across the broader crypto market following the recent release of December 2025 US CPI data. However, the Ethereum price gained additional momentum as…

US President Donald Trump said inflation has been “totally neutralized,” pointing to falling prices in several everyday items and stronger economic signals. Speaking at the White House, Trump criticized Democrats for repeatedly using the word “affordability,” saying they were responsible for the inflation problem in the first place. He claimed prices are now coming down and could even fall further. Related: Bitcoin and Altcoins Enter High-Risk Week as Delayed US Jobs Data Meets BoJ Hike Fears However, official data still shows inflation running just under 3%. The Consumer Price Index rose 3% year over year, while the Personal Consumption Expenditures…

This week could mark the beginning of the end of crypto’s long-standing regulatory limbo in the U.S., according to Wall Street broker Benchmark, as Senate committees prepare to vote on market structure legislation that would define how digital assets are regulated. Benchmark said the shift from political debate to legislative execution is critical, arguing that codifying clear rules would reduce the risk of a future regulatory “rug pull” if Washington’s currently pro-crypto stance were to reverse. Galaxy Digital (GLXY) and Coinbase (COIN) are positioned to benefit from clearer regulation, the report said, pointing to their institutional-focused platforms. The broker views…

Bitcoin miners are preparing for a business model transformation that emphasizes blockchain infrastructure over speculative extraction, according to Abundant Mines CEO Beau Turner. Summary Bitcoin long-term holders are showing early signs of selling at a loss, as the Long-Term Holder SOPR metric dipped below 1.0, signaling potential capitulation. Large holders have reduced positions at the fastest pace since early 2023, though the 30-day average LTH SOPR remains positive, suggesting some resilience. Analysts note mixed signals: while short-term holders near profitability and technical patterns hint at possible trend continuation, repeated resistance may limit immediate upside. In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable,…

Key Takeaways Meta is testing an Instagram TV app for Amazon Fire TV devices in the US, allowing users to watch Reels short-form videos on bigger screens. The app will initially focus on providing a quality viewing experience and short-form vertical videos, with potential expansion to more devices and eventual monetization. Meta is launching its Instagram for TV app on Amazon Fire TV devices in the US, marking the platform’s push to bring Reels to living room screens. The app will focus on short-form vertical videos under three minutes, featuring algorithmically curated channels based on interests like music, sports, and…

Ethereum price started a major increase above the $3,160 resistance. ETH is now consolidating gains and might dip toward the $3,250 zone. Ethereum started a downside correction after a major rally to $3,375. The price is trading above $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,250 zone. Ethereum Price Revisits $3,350 Ethereum price remained stable above $31,20 and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin.…

Bhutan signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto market maker Cumberland DRW to collaborate on building digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), deepening the country’s long-term, sustainability-focused crypto strategy. In an announcement sent to Cointelegraph, the special administrative region said the partnership aims to support Bhutan’s vision of developing a modern digital economy that aligns with its environmental and governance values. Jigdrel Singay, board director of Gelephu Mindfulness City, said the collaboration includes Cumberland supporting their Bitcoin (BTC) reserve management, establishing a presence in the GMC and hiring local talent. The market maker will also deploy…

On paper, South Korea has been one of the world’s loudest crypto markets for years. In practice, it has been a strangely narrow one. If you were a regular person, you could trade on the big won exchanges. If you were a company with cash on the balance sheet, you mostly sat on your hands. That is finally starting to change. This week, Seoul Economic Daily reported that the Financial Services Commission shared a draft set of “listed company virtual asset trading guidelines” with an industry-government task force on Jan. 6. Regulators are aiming to publish a final version in…

TL;DR A single miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block, earning about $295,000, or 3.16 BTC. Such solo wins are rare due to the dominance of large mining pools that share rewards among many participants. The payout included both the block subsidy and transaction fees, showing that independent miners can still capture meaningful rewards despite industrial mining operations dominating the network. A rare solo mining success has occurred on the Bitcoin network as an independent miner claimed the full reward from a newly mined block. The event demonstrates that individual miners can occasionally achieve rewards typically captured by large pools.…

Michael Bentley, co-founder of Euler Labs, the team behind multi-chain lending protocol Euler Finance, said he will step back from the protocol’s day-to-day leadership after nearly six years at the helm. In an X announcement on Monday, Jan. 12, Bentley said he planned to step down from his CEO role and move into more of an advisory and product-focused position, adding that he doesn’t want to “stand in the way” of the project’s current momentum. Bentley described last year as a period of revival for the protocol. “We brought the project back to life and grew to over $4bn in…