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In brief Privacy coins including Monero, Dash and Dusk are up on the day, despite a wider crypto market slump. Monero’s rally was amplified by reports of stolen Bitcoin being converted into Monero, boosting volume in a thin market, Decrypt was told. The gains reflect defensive positioning amid geopolitical uncertainty and a “broader re-rating” of the privacy sector amid increasing on-chain surveillance and regulatory pressure. Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies including Monero and Dash have climbed despite a broader crypto market drop that liquidated nearly $1 billion in positions.Over the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin dropped 2.3% and most altcoins are down 3%…

Crypto analyst ChartNerd has raised the possibility of the XRP price recording another 30% surge from its current level. This comes even as the altcoin risks erasing its year-to-date (YTD) gains due to the recent crypto market crash.  How The XRP Price Could Rally To $2.70 In an X post, ChartNerd stated that a potential XRP price rally to $2.70 is a possibility in the near term if the altcoin can hold the Fib support targets and mark a higher low. He highlighted three Fib support levels, including the 0.5 at $2, 0.618 at $1.99, and 0.786 at $1.89. He…

South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets.

The first half of the month was filled with volatility, and the rest of January is expected to end up in a similar fashion. Amidst the chaos, altcoins are expected to lean on external developments in order to make gains.BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that have major developments ahead of them in the third week of January.Sponsored SponsoredPancakeSwap (CAKE)CAKE price trades near $2.01 at the time of writing, holding above the $1.99 support level. Recent sessions showed heightened volatility, creating bearish technical signals. Market uncertainty and fluctuating volumes continue to weigh on short-term price direction, keeping traders cautious about…

The perpetual decentralized exchange market is undergoing another reshuffle. Hyperliquid has reclaimed the top spot, while Lighter’s weekly perpetual trading volume has dropped nearly threefold from its peak. At the same time, Lighter’s LIT token fell to a record low on Monday, weighed down by broader market weakness and an exodus of airdrop holders.Sponsored SponsoredHyperliquid Reclaims Perpetual DEX DominanceHyperliquid has returned to the lead among perpetual DEXs. CryptoRank data showed Hyperliquid recording about $40.7 billion in trading volume last week. Aster came in second with $31.7 billion, while Lighter fell to the third position at $25.3 billion. “As Lighter’s airdrop…

In brief Ark Invest has published its 2026 Outlook report, in which CEO Cathie Wood flags Bitcoin as a better asset for portfolio diversification as she sounds the alarm on gold’s rally. Wood’s preference for Bitcoin is driven by its algorithmically fixed supply, unlike gold, whose miners can increase production in response to high prices. Bitcoin maintains an extremely low correlation with other major assets, making it a powerful diversification tool, especially in a currency-revaluation environment, Wood said. Bitcoin’s mathematically capped supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold in an era of rising institutional demand, according to Ark…

Bitcoin’s next move hinges on U.S. institutions, with a return of buyers potentially driving a breakout above $100,000. With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near recent highs after touching about $98,000 a day earlier, traders are weighing geopolitical headlines against signs of shifting demand from large U.S. investors. The next move hinges on whether American institutions return as steady buyers or remain cautious, a decision that could keep prices range-bound or push volatility higher. Market Awaits Institutional Signal On-chain analyst GugaOnChain pointed to the Coinbase Premium Index as a key gauge for institutional sentiment. This metric compares Bitcoin’s price on the U.S.-based…

Bitcoin faces a key sell signal on the weekly chart, rejection at $126K, and mixed technical setups as traders watch $95.5K and $102K levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $95,500 after a brief move toward $98,000 earlier this week. While the market remains active, analysts are watching a series of chart signals and technical levels that may influence the cryptocurrency’s short-term direction. Sell Signal Appears on Weekly BTC Chart A weekly chart posted by Ali Martinez shows a new sell signal on the Supertrend indicator. The last time it appeared, Bitcoin entered a sharp downtrend that resulted in a deep…

In brief Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie introduced the CRYPTO Act on Thursday to criminalize unlicensed virtual currency operations. The bill creates graduated penalties from Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony, with maximum sentences of 5 to 15 years in state prison. New York currently imposes only civil penalties on unlicensed operators, unlike federal law and 18 other states that already criminalize such activity. New York prosecutors are pressing lawmakers to turn unlicensed crypto operations into a jailable offense, noting that civil fines alone have failed to deter a growing underground economy fueled…

Belarus has introduced a legal framework for so-called “cryptobanks,” formally integrating digital asset activity into the country’s regulated banking system under direct state oversight.On Friday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, defining how crypto banks may operate and what conditions they must meet to enter the market. The decree positions cryptobanks as joint-stock companies authorized to combine token-based operations with traditional banking, payments and related financial services. Rather than creating a parallel sector for crypto, the framework ties digital asset activity to existing financial oversight mechanisms and infrastructure. Under the rules, cryptobanks must obtain resident status in the country’s Hi-Tech…