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In brief Gold surged past $5,100 per ounce for the first time ever, validating Myriad prediction market users who bet it would hit $5,000 before Ethereum since November. Ethereum is down more than 10% in the last week, with 69% of Myriad users predicting it will drop to $2,500 before recovering to $4,000. The gold rally accelerated after President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada over potential China trade deals, reinforcing gold’s safe-haven appeal amid geopolitical uncertainty. Gold surged to a new all-time high price above $5,100 per ounce on Monday, confirming predictions from users on Myriad that it would top…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto analyst Darkfost has highlighted reasons why the XRP price could soon witness a bullish reversal and potentially reach new local highs. This comes amid bearish sentiment in the market, which on-chain analytics platform Santiment said could set the stage for a reversal in the altcoin’s price.   Why The XRP Price Could Soon See A Bullish Reversal  In a CryptoQuant blog post, Darkfost stated that negative funding rates signal a potential XRP price reversal. The analyst noted that the altcoin is currently trading around 47% below its…

The crypto market is flashing a rare signal for XRP, suggesting the asset may be undervalued and presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.Data from blockchain analytical firm Santiment shows that XRP’s 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) is at -5.7%, a level the analytics firm characterizes as a potential “buy zone.”XRP is Currently Undervalued (Source: Santiment)This metric indicates that the average recent buyer is currently underwater, a condition that historically precedes price rebounds as selling pressure from profit-taking evaporates.With XRP trading near $1.88 at the time of writing, the data implies a distinct positioning reset rather than a…

In brief The crypto market saw over $750 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, $579 million of which came from long positions. Open interest has been range-bound since January 8, signaling low participation. The chances of a Bitcoin run to $100,000 on prediction market Myriad have fallen 21% over the past week. Bitcoin’s outlook deteriorated over the weekend, with Monday volatility triggering a $750 million crypto liquidation spike.A closer look at the data shows that over 77% of the liquidations came from long positions, according to CoinGlass data, a trend that has been dominant over the past week…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors red despite Gold hitting $5,100 & new ATH; BTC at $87,600 Ethereum Foundation forms Post-Quantum team to upgrade Ethereum UBS to start offering Bitcoin and ETH to its wealthy clients RIVER token soars 38% on day, 180% on week and jumps into top 50 Nifty Gateway announces wind down, 30 days for holders to get NFTs off its platform ?️ Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum…

Gold just did what safe havens are supposed to do: it went vertical.On Jan. 26, bullion surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier and briefly topped $5,100 an ounce as investors stampeded toward insurance. This move extends a historic run that saw the precious metal rise 64% in 2025, marking the metal’s biggest annual gain since 1979.The increase shows that investors are moving aggressively against a trifecta of modern anxieties: increasing geopolitics, policy unpredictability, and an eroding sense of fiscal and institutional steadiness. Related ReadingWhy the price of gold is rising while Bitcoin is strugglingWhile gold gains favor as a safe…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On-chain investigator ZachXBT says a $40 million-plus theft from US government crypto seizure wallets may trace back to John Daghita, an alleged threat actor who goes by “Lick,” and a contractor relationship tied to Daghita’s family. The $40 Million+ Govt Crypto Wallet Robbery In a Jan. 25 post, ZachXBT pointed to Command Services & Support (CMDSS), describing it as a firm with “an active IT government contract in Virginia,” and alleging it was “awarded a contract to assist the USMS in managing/disposing of seized/forfeited crypto assets.” ZachXBT…

Wall Street’s next leap may look boring from the outside, but it’s a huge development that’s shrouded in corporate speak: T+0 settlement, shorthand for settling a trade the same day it happens.Deloitte’s 2026 outlook flags it as one of the main themes of the year, alongside signals that regulators want to streamline rules, encourage experimentation, and open paths for blockchain-based products. The report’s message is blunt: if faster settlement arrives, companies should evaluate what it enables, including T+0 products “such as tokenized securities and stablecoins.”A tokenized security is a familiar asset, like a bond or stock, represented in a digital…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure While Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao made the headlines following his interview at the just-concluded World Economic Forum, where he called a Bitcoin supercycle in 2026, his crypto counterpart and Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, has come forward with feedback from the global event held in Davos, Switzerland. Coinbase CEO Praises Trump-Led White House As Most Crypto-Forward Government  In a January 24 post on the social media platform X, Armstrong shared a few key “themes and takeaways” from the latest edition of WEF. After admitting…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure “Bitcoin is the digital gold” is one of the most popular narratives in the cryptocurrency industry, reiterating BTC’s growing status as a formidable store of value. However, while the premier cryptocurrency has floundered over the past months, gold and the metals market have largely witnessed explosive growth. These contrasting performances have led to conversations about capital rotation between Bitcoin and gold, as the crowd expects one to always outperform the other at any given time. Recent data, however, suggests that the relationship between the BTC and gold…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Small shops and some bigger chains in Las Vegas are now taking Bitcoin for everyday buys. People scan a QR code, pay from a phone, and the merchant gets paid. According to local reports, owners are trying this out to cut the cost of credit card processing and to attract customers who prefer crypto. Merchants Cut Costs With Bitcoin Reports say the move is largely about fees. Credit card processing often takes away 2.5–3.5% of a sale. For many small operators, that is painful. Payment tools that…