Author: John Smith

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $394.68 million in net outflows on January 16, ending a four-day inflow streak that brought $1.81 billion into the funds. Summary Bitcoin ETFs lost $394.68M on Jan. 16, ending a four-day $1.81B inflow streak. Ethereum ETFs added $4.64M, extending a five-day run that brought in $478M. Flows show selective profit-taking in BTC while institutions continue favoring ETH. BlackRock’s IBIT posted the only inflows at $15.09 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC led redemptions with $205.22 million in withdrawals. Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $4.64 million in net inflows on January 16 and were the fifth consecutive trading day of positive…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As markets turn selective, Bitcoin consolidates while capital shifts from Cardano toward PayFi projects like Remittix. Summary As altcoin interest narrows, utility-driven PayFi project Remittix gains traction over legacy networks like Cardano. Remittix draws investor attention with a live wallet, $28.8m raised, and a PayFi model bridging crypto and TradFi. With its Apple App Store wallet live, Remittix stands out as a product-first altcoin ahead of its 2026 launch. The top altcoin to buy debate has shifted in recent…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP shows bullish divergence as traders debate whether Ripple can lead again or PayFi newcomer Remittix takes lead. Summary Bullish XRP chart signals emerge, but investors question whether legacy tokens can still lead the next altcoin cycle. As XRP eyes a rebound, PayFi newcomer Remittix gains attention as a utility-first “Ripple 2.0” contender. With a live wallet and 2026 launch set, Remittix challenges XRP’s role in crypto payments leadership. XRP news is heating up again, and this time, it’s…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Every system humans have built to discover truth, from peer-reviewed science to investigative journalism to stock exchanges, depends on accountability. Prediction markets are no different. They turn guesses into prices, making it possible to bet real money on whether the Fed will cut rates or who’ll win the next election. For years, these were human games, involving traders eyeballing polls or economists crunching data. But something has changed. AI agents are creating their own markets, executing thousands…

A crypto holder lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10 through a hardware wallet social engineering scam, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. Summary A single crypto holder lost over $282M in Bitcoin and Litecoin in a hardware wallet scam. Stolen funds were laundered via Thorchain and converted into Monero, spiking XMR price. ZachXBT linked the theft to a wider January wallet-draining campaign across chains. The theft occurred around 11 pm UTC and is one of the largest individual crypto heists of 2026. The attacker immediately began laundering stolen assets through multiple instant exchanges, converting LTC and…

The week of January 11-17, 2026, recorded $513.4 million in crypto funding across 15 projects, with Alpaca and LMAX Group both securing $150 million each. Summary Crypto funding reached $513.4M last week, with Alpaca and LMAX raising $150M each. Infrastructure, exchanges, and payments dominated deals across 15 funded projects. Project Eleven, ICEx, and VelaFi highlighted continued investor interest in core crypto rails. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of this week’s crypto funding activity as per Cryptofundraising data. Alpaca Raised $150 million in a Series D round Fully diluted valuation of $1.15 billion Backed by DRIVE, Haun Ventures, and Opera Alpaca is…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. TokensCloud advances U.S. cloud mining expansion for 2026, signaling push to become a global Bitcoin leader. Summary TokensCloud advances a strategic alliance to fast-track its U.S. cloud Bitcoin mining expansion ahead of 2026. The platform targets U.S. growth with scalable infrastructure, energy efficiency, and regulation-ready cloud mining. New U.S. partnerships position TokensCloud to deploy sustainable, high-performance data centers at scale. Introduction: A defining moment in TokensCloud’s growth journey TokensCloud has announced significant progress toward a strategic alliance that will…

The crypto market remained on edge on Saturday, with Bitcoin and most altcoins being in the red as the White House threatened to withdraw its support of the CLARITY Act. Summary The crypto market remained on edge on Saturday. The White House has warned that it may withdraw its support for the bill. Still, most people believe that the bill will pass eventually. Crypto market retreats amid CLARITY Act risks Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to $3,293, while Ethereum (ETH) moved to $3,285. The market capitalization of all coins dropped to $3.2 trillion, while the 24-hour volume slumped by 25% to $90…

The NFT market recorded $61.5 million in sales volume over the past week, posting a modest 1.52% increase from the previous period. Summary NFT sales hit $61.5M, while buyers surged 121% and sellers rose nearly 99%. Ethereum led blockchains with $29M in NFT sales and a 421% jump in buyers. Bitcoin NFTs dominated top sales as BTC reclaimed $95K and ETH crossed $3.2K. While the sales figures show minimal movement, the real story lies in market participation. NFT buyers jumped 120.90% to reach 134,743, while sellers increased by 98.69% to 111,756. This has happened at a time when Bitcoin (BTC)…

Capital One Financial Corporation has received preliminary court approval for a $425 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit involving interest rate payments on savings accounts, according to the settlement administrator’s portal. Summary Capital One received preliminary court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged underpayment of interest on 360 Savings accounts from 2019–2025. $300 million will compensate affected past account holders, while $125 million will boost interest for current 360 Savings account customers. The settlement comes after the CFPB accused Capital One of misleading customers about offering “highest” interest rates, though the bank denies wrongdoing. The settlement affects…