Senators Lummis and Wyden push bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-01-13 03:00
Exempting non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws could boost innovation and protect privacy rights in the US.
The post Senato...
Exempting non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws could boost innovation and protect privacy rights in the US.
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Crypto Products Post $454M Weekly Outflows On Fed Jitters
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-13 03:00
Markets pulled $454 million from crypto exchange-traded products last week as investors stepped back amid rising bets that the US Federal Reserve may ...
Markets pulled $454 million from crypto exchange-traded products last week as investors stepped back amid rising bets that the US Federal Reserve may not cut rates soon. Related Reading: CZ Fuels Optimism As Binance Coin’s $1,000 Target Trends According to CoinShares data and market reports, the move erased much of the early-week gains that had pushed roughly $1.5 billion into the sector during the first two trading days. The shift was sharp and broad, though a few assets saw money flow in. Smart Money Flees Bitcoin While Some Altcoins Attract Cash Bitcoin-linked products bore the brunt of withdrawals, with about $405 million leaving Bitcoin ETPs. Ethereum funds were also hit, posting roughly $116 million in outflows. Multi-asset crypto products reported net redempti...
Bitcoin Price Stays Pinned Above Support, Setting Up a Bigger Move
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-13 02:40
Bitcoin price started a consolidation phase below $92,000. BTC is holding the $89,500 support and might attempt to start a fresh increase. Bitcoin sta...
Bitcoin price started a consolidation phase below $92,000. BTC is holding the $89,500 support and might attempt to start a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above $90,000 and $90,500. The price is trading above $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $90,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $90,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Stays In A Range Bitcoin price managed to stay above the $89,500 support and started a minor recovery wave. BTC was able to settle above $90,000 and $90,500. The bulls were able to push the price above $91,500, and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $93,770 swing...
XRP Consolidates Above $2 As Volume Z-Score Signals A Quiet Market
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-13 02:20
XRP is attempting to stabilize above the $2 level after enduring several days of sustained selling pressure, as the broader market searches for direct...
XRP is attempting to stabilize above the $2 level after enduring several days of sustained selling pressure, as the broader market searches for direction. While price action has cooled from recent highs, the latest data suggests that activity around XRP remains balanced rather than distressed. According to metrics shared by Arab Chain via CryptoQuant, trading behavior shows no signs of panic or speculative excess despite the recent pullback. Related Reading: CVDD Model Signals Bitcoin Is Not Yet Deeply Undervalued: Drawdown Lags Historical Cycles Data sourced from Binance indicates that XRP’s 30-day Z-Score for trading volume is currently around 0.44. This reading places current volume slightly above its 30-day average, but still well within a historically normal ran...
Get Ready For An XRP Price Explosion Once This Happens; Analyst
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-13 01:00
Analysts are calling for an XRP price explosion, as the cryptocurrency’s market structure and the reappearance of historically reliable technical patt...
Analysts are calling for an XRP price explosion, as the cryptocurrency’s market structure and the reappearance of historically reliable technical patterns support this bullish outlook. Although XRP experienced a brief rebound at the beginning of 2026, its price has since given back some of those gains and is now trading slightly above $2.0. Nevertheless, analysts remain optimistic about XRP’s near-term growth and have identified a key setup that could trigger the anticipated surge. XRP Price Prepares For Major Explosion Market expert CRYPTOWZRD has shared a fresh technical analysis of XRP, pointing to a familiar setup that previously led to an explosive price surge. He stated that XRP has spent more than a year trading sideways, forming a base that closely resembles...
Trump-Powell Conflict Fuels Volatility While Retail Sells Bitcoin At A Loss – Details
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-13 00:20
Bitcoin has entered a fresh bout of volatility after a rare and highly charged response from Jerome Powell, following reports that federal prosecutors...
Bitcoin has entered a fresh bout of volatility after a rare and highly charged response from Jerome Powell, following reports that federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation related to his conduct as Federal Reserve Chair. In a direct and unusually pointed statement, Powell said: “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President.” Related Reading: CVDD Model Signals Bitcoin Is Not Yet Deeply Undervalued: Drawdown Lags Historical Cycles The market reaction was immediate. Bitcoin dropped from the $92,500 area to nearly $90,500, reflecting heightened uncertainty as traders reassessed political and macro risks. The move ...
New Hope For Crypto: Senators Introduce Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-12 22:40
In a major new development for the crypto industry, Senators Ron Wyden and Cynthia Lummis announced on Monday evening the introduction of a bipartisan...
In a major new development for the crypto industry, Senators Ron Wyden and Cynthia Lummis announced on Monday evening the introduction of a bipartisan, standalone version of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). This legislation aims to provide much-needed clarity for software developers and infrastructure providers in the blockchain space, particularly concerning their classification under federal law. New Crypto Bill To Protect Blockchain Developers According to the detailed press release regarding the matter, the BRCA specifies that developers and providers who do not have control over user funds will not be classified as money transmitters. Senator Lummis highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by blockchain developers, stating: Blockchain developer...
Analyst Highlights Fibonacci Level That Could Put Dogecoin Price Top Above $10
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-12 22:40
Crypto analyst DOGECAPITAL has drawn attention to a Fibonacci level that indicates that the Dogecoin price top is above $10. The analyst also highligh...
Crypto analyst DOGECAPITAL has drawn attention to a Fibonacci level that indicates that the Dogecoin price top is above $10. The analyst also highlighted the meme coin’s performance during past bull cycles to explain why it could rally to double digits. Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally Above $10 Based on These Fibonacci Extensions In an X post, DOGECAPITAL predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally above $10, which would mark the top for the foremost meme coin. This came as he noted that the monthly DOGE chart highlights where major cycle peaks have historically formed using Fibonacci extensions and that this pattern is “remarkably consistent.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Rapid Accumulation Suggests Sharp Upward Sweep Is Coming The crypto analyst mentioned that in the fir...
This Ethereum Triangle Breakout Puts Price Above $24,000, Here’s The Path
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-12 21:00
Ethereum is nearing a decisive phase that could unlock a major long-term price expansion. A higher-timeframe analysis shared by a TradingView analyst ...
Ethereum is nearing a decisive phase that could unlock a major long-term price expansion. A higher-timeframe analysis shared by a TradingView analyst suggests that, despite current short-term weakness, Ethereum remains structurally positioned for a significant upside move. If the ongoing formation resolves as expected, the projected breakout places Ethereum’s price well above $24,000. Ethereum’s Long-Term Structure Remains Intact From a broader perspective, the analyst emphasizes that Ethereum has not broken its established trend since 2020. Over that period, price action has continued to form higher highs, reinforcing the view that the long-term structure remains valid. Rather than signaling failure, the prolonged consolidation seen over recent years is framed as st...
Dogecoin Breaks Its ‘Lower-Band Prison’ As Daily Trend Flips
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-01-12 19:40
The Dogecoin price is currently up by approximately 17% since the December 31 low and the rebound is starting to look less like a dead-cat bounce and ...
The Dogecoin price is currently up by approximately 17% since the December 31 low and the rebound is starting to look less like a dead-cat bounce and more like a regime change, according to crypto analyst Cantonese Cat, who points to a clear shift in how DOGE is trading inside its Bollinger Bands on the daily chart. The setup matters now because price has moved from months of lower-band pressure into the upper half of the range, often the earliest tell that trend behavior is rotating. Cantonese Cat’s latest daily view (Binance) frames the move through Bollinger Band positioning rather than pattern-chasing. As the analyst put it: “DOGE daily shows a clear trend change that is easy to see when you see how it was riding on the lower half of the Bollinger band for months...