A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within… Listen ⇢

X revised its developer API policies to ban applications that financially reward users for posting, and enforcement has already begun. Nikita Bier, who joined X’s product team after selling his social app tbh to Meta, framed the move as part of a broader effort to reduce low-quality engagement and told… Listen ⇢

Luisa Crawford Jan 16, 2026 09:09 LDO shows bullish MACD signals with analyst consensus targeting $0.75-$0.85 range by early February 2026, representing 20-37% upside from current $0.62 levels. LDO Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.64-$0.66• Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.75-$0.85 range• Bullish breakout level: $0.66• Critical support:… Listen ⇢

Ripple’s US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has surged to a new all-time high, fueled by a series of high-profile partnerships and regulatory milestones that are accelerating its adoption among institutional investors. Yet, RLUSD appears to be the only token benefiting from Ripple’s advancements and expansion, as XRP bears the weight of… Listen ⇢

Leading derivatives exchange CME plans to add futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to continue growing its roster of regulated crypto derivatives. Related Reading CME Adds New Altcoins To Crypto Derivatives Lineup On Thursday, Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group announced a new expansion of its… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin nears $100K as ETF inflows top $1.5B, signaling strong institutional demand and a potential new market phase. Bitcoin’s price has recently surged above $97,000, sparking discussions about whether it will soon reach the $100K mark. This increase in price comes after a sustained flow of capital into U.S. Bitcoin… Listen ⇢

According to Chainalysis, Bitcoin (BTC) has emerged as an “element of resistance” in Iran amid deepening unrest, with the overall crypto ecosystem surging to over $7.78 billion in 2025. With the national currency under pressure and protests continuing across the country, cryptocurrencies have become a vital alternative for many Iranians,… Listen ⇢

James Ding Jan 16, 2026 07:52 Optimism (OP) shows neutral momentum at $0.34 with technical indicators suggesting potential upside to $0.37-$0.42 range if key resistance breaks, though bearish MACD signals caution. OP Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.36-$0.38• Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.37-$0.42 range• Bullish breakout level:… Listen ⇢

In a major move for digital media and finance, Bitmine has confirmed a substantial Beast industries investment that links crypto infrastructure with one of YouTube’s largest content brands. Bitmine commits $200 million to MrBeast’s media company Bitmine Immersion Technologies has invested $200 million in Beast Industries, the content-creation company founded… Listen ⇢