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Grayscale Ethereum Trust has made history by announcing the first staking rewards distribution for a US-listed spot crypto ETP, marking a significant milestone for US spot Ether ETFs.

Spot bitcoin ETFs, crypto equities and miners are experiencing renewed momentum as institutional inflows signal a market recovery, lifting related stocks amid Bitcoin's breakout above $92,000.

Tom Lee calls for new bitcoin highs as the Fundstrat co-founder doubles down on his bullish stance, predicting the cryptocurrency could set a fresh all-time record before the end of January 2026.

The 114514 meme coin has taken the cryptocurrency world by storm, emerging as a standout token on the Solana blockchain amid a resurgence of Japanese subculture-driven trends.

Not long ago, billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya confidently predicted Bitcoin would reach \$500,000 by October 2025. That call famously missed the mark, joining a growing list of bold Bitcoin price forecasts that failed to materialize.

As the broader crypto market enters a transitional phase, major assets like Ethereum and SUI coin are showing signs of stabilization—but without clear directional conviction.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is facing mounting structural challenges that are eroding its appeal as a long-term investment. Slowing token burns, stalled ecosystem development, and growing transparency concerns are increasingly difficult to ignore.

After peaking at an all-time high of $3.10, XRP has spent the past several months trading inside a descending channel, reflecting sustained selling pressure.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reviewed the network's substantial 2025 technical achievements while issuing a clear message: the community must resist short-term distractions and refocus on Ethereum's original mission as a decentralized, global computing platform.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has issued a stark warning: XRP and Cardano must demonstrate genuine utility soon or risk fading in an industry shifting from hype to business fundamentals. As 2026 begins, the pressure is on for these major altcoins to prove their long-term relevance.

Prediction markets and open-source intelligence signals are once again converging on a sensitive geopolitical flashpoint. On January 6, 2026, on-chain monitoring tool PolyBeats reported a 1250% spike in the so-called “Pentagon Pizza Index” over the past 24 hours—an indicator historically associated with heightened U.S. military activity.

Tom Lee, chairman of U.S. research firm Fundstrat, reiterated a bullish Ethereum prediction this week, stating that ETH could rise to between $7,000 and $9,000 by early 2026.

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), the pioneering corporate Bitcoin treasury firm led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, acquired 1,286 BTC for approximately $116.3 million between December 29 and January 4, 2026. The purchase increased its total holdings to 673,783 Bitcoin—valued at roughly $63 billion at current prices.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, generated an estimated \$13 billion in profit in 2024, largely driven by interest income from U.S. Treasury holdings.

XRP has kicked off 2026 with impressive momentum, surging over 18% in the first five days to break above $2.16. The rally aligns with broader market strength, as total crypto capitalization rose ~7.3% year-to-date, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum recoveries.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said on January 6, 2026, that Ethereum has effectively solved the long-standing blockchain trilemma after nearly a decade of research and protocol upgrades.

Zama officially launched its mainnet on Ethereum, marking a major breakthrough for blockchain privacy. The launch enabled the first fully confidential stablecoin transaction on Ethereum Layer 1 using encrypted USDT (cUSDT), completed at a gas cost of just $0.13.

Pi Network, a mobile-first cryptocurrency project launched in 2019, has attracted tens of millions of users worldwide with a simple promise: crypto mining accessible to anyone with a smartphone.

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