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Ethereum price gains as bulls eye $3,500 amid broader cryptocurrency gains. The Ethereum network’s stablecoin transfer volume hit $8 trillion. Bulls could target a surge to $4,000-$4,500, although bears remain alert. The price of the Ethereum token is hovering in the green as optimism across the cryptocurrency market lifts Bitcoin to $93,000. AI tokens were among the cryptocurrencies that rallied. With ETH at $3,171 at the time of writing, analysts are pointing to a potential squeeze past $3,500. The top altcoin network’s unprecedented stablecoin transfer volumes, as well as overall risk market trends, make the odds in favour for the…

Wall Street bank Citigroup refreshed its digital-assets stock coverage to reflect recent across-the-board declines in crypto, but remains constructive on the sector. “Despite recent token volatility, we remain bullish on digital assets stocks,” wrote analysts led by Peter Christiansen, in a Friday report. Issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle Financial (CRCL) remains Citi’s top pick, with the team reiterating its $243 price target even after the stock’s large recent drop to the current $83.60. Christiansen’s next top picks were Bullish (BLSH) and Coinbase (COIN). “We see BLSH in the sweet spot benefiting from rising institutional (particularly in the U.S.) and…

A Polymarket account that earned about $400,000 from a controversial and well-timed bet on the capture of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is no longer accessible on the platform. The Polymarket page for account “0x31a56e,” which placed about $32,000 on Maduro’s removal as president just before news emerged of his capture by US military and law enforcement, now returns a dead link, Cointelegraph has confirmed. As of Thursday about 1:00 p.m. UTC, the page showed an error saying “Oops… we didn’t forecast this,” while other users’ pages remain accessible. The development comes amid growing concern in the crypto community over high‑profile…

A new collaboration with WORLD3 has been announced by Orexn, which is a big move in integrating artificial intelligence and decentralized Web3 launch infrastructure. It is a partnership between decentralized launch space at Orexn and the next generation AI and blockchain platform at WORLD3 that enables smarter, automated, and connected Web3 participation. 📢 Orexn x WORLD3: New Partnership AnnouncementWe’re excited to partner with @WORLD3_AI — a next-gen AI × blockchain platform building AI Autonomous Worlds where humans and intelligent agents collaborate and automate.🎉 This partnership expands AI-powered infrastructure and… pic.twitter.com/VJPtbJV9xZ — Orexn (@OrexnX) January 6, 2026 The two teams are…

Ethereum price is up nearly 4% over the past seven days, showing fresh strength after months of pressure. That move stands out because ETH is still down roughly 33% over the past three months, keeping the broader trend firmly bearish until now. The latest bounce has finally broken that bearish structure. But just as the trend flips, a new risk is starting to surface, one that could decide whether this breakout holds or stalls. Debunking that risk requires a 10% upmove. Ethereum Breaks a Bearish Structure, but Momentum Is Not Fully Clean Ethereum had been trading inside a descending channel…

The European Central Bank plans to allow blockchain-based settlement in central bank money next year and is preparing to issue a digital euro, but its privacy safeguards will ultimately depend on approval from EU lawmakers. ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone said in a Friday statement that the institution will “make it possible to settle transactions based on [DLT] in central bank money” next year. He also said the ECB is “getting ready” to issue the digital euro and to link its system internationally for cross-border payments. The digital euro underlying infrastructure would also be available to other institutions to…

Comments by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao about embracing meme culture have sparked fresh debate online, with supporters of Pi Network questioning why their project remains unlisted on Binance despite its large user base. CZ recently said he likes meme culture and finds certain meme-driven ideas “sticky.” While the remarks were not directly linked to Pi Network, they triggered reactions from parts of the crypto community who argue that projects with millions of users deserve more attention than short-lived meme tokens. Pi community raises listing concerns Members of the Pi Network community say the project has tens of millions of users…

Talk of the United States buying Greenland has returned to Washington, and miners are tracking the power projects on the island. The White House said a U.S. purchase of Greenland is an “active discussion,” according to Reuters. For Bitcoin miners, the more actionable clock is Greenland’s industrial power planning. How Greenland’s hydropower translates into real Bitcoin mining capacity Greenland’s government said it plans to open a public tender round in the second half of 2026 for the two largest mapped hydropower sites intended for industrial use, Tasersiaq (site 07.e) and Tarsartuup Tasersua (site 06.g), according to Naalakkersuisut.gl. It said the…

EDF Group International Regional Headquarter (EDF RHQ) and Saudi-based droppRWA Limited have signed an MOU to explore implementing blockchain tokenization solutions in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia and the development of tokenized carbon credits. EDF Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, which reports a carbon output of 520TWh, a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition. Saudi assets move onchain via tokenization route As per the press release, the MOU will establish a framework to explore blockchain decentralized technologies within…

In a move that reverberated through digital asset markets, cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain executed a significant strategic accumulation last week, adding 32,977 Ethereum (ETH) to its reserves in a transaction valued at approximately $100 million. This substantial purchase, first identified by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain on February 18, 2025, amplifies the company’s already massive position to a commanding 4,143,502 ETH. Consequently, this acquisition represents more than a simple trade; it serves as a powerful signal of institutional conviction in Ethereum’s long-term infrastructure and value proposition within the evolving Web3 landscape. Bitmain’s Ethereum Purchase: A Deep Dive into the $100 Million…