A prediction market trade surrounding the fate of Venezuelan President Maduro is triggering an urgent crackdown in U.S. politics on a new realm of "insider trading." According to reports, a user invested approximately $32,500 on Polymarket, betting that Maduro would step down before January 31, and after the news of his arrest was made public, they made a profit of over $400,000, with a return rate of more than 1,200%. This move has sparked significant "insider information" controversy because some trades occurred just hours before the official announcement. In response, U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres is about to introduce the "2026 Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act," aimed at prohibiting federal officials from using non-public information obtained through their duties in prediction market trading, extending the principles of the Securities Act to this emerging field, which had a trading volume of over $44 billion in 2025.

XRP is trading at $1.87 where it has been supported at $1.84 despite the 0.6% day-to-day drop. XRP is within a narrow intraday price range, as the trade is limited by the resistance of $1.88. The XRP/DXY chart shows that a long-term target has been drawn as +10 on a final structural

A big whale has made a notable move in the $LIT token. On-chain wallet activity shows that izebel\_eth, deposited $908,412 of USDC to purchase additional $LIT tokens. This trade was fast to attract attention, as it occurred at a time when the token is already weak in terms of price action, and it i

Three African governments to deploy IOTA in 2026 following successful pilot programs this year. IOTA also integrated with BitGo, Uphold, Stargate, and LayerZero to expand institutional and multichain access. IOTA’s focus on enterprise-grade infrastructure and real-world adoption has s

XRP is trading at $1.87 where it has been supported at $1.84 despite the 0.6% day-to-day drop. XRP is within a narrow intraday price range, as the trade is limited by the resistance of $1.88. The XRP/DXY chart shows that a long-term target has been drawn as +10 on a final structural

The post Chainlink vs. Hyperliquid—Who Will be the DeFi Leader in 2026? Here’s What Charts Say! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The battle for leadership in the DeFi space is becoming increasingly clear as two major contenders trade very differently heading into 2026. Chainlink price a

Three African governments to deploy IOTA in 2026 following successful pilot programs this year. IOTA also integrated with BitGo, Uphold, Stargate, and LayerZero to expand institutional and multichain access. IOTA’s focus on enterprise-grade infrastructure and real-world adoption has s

Iran now allows crypto payments for state weapons exports through official channels despite heavy international sanctions pressure. The Mindex platform shows how Iran keeps defense trade active using digital systems under financial restrictions. Crypto settlement options reflect wider

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hit new stock price highs on their first trading day of 2026, fueling market expectations for the domestic semiconductor industry. The recovery in exports combined with high-value-added memory demand appears to have boosted the stock prices of both companies. On January 2nd, Samsung Electronics closed at 128,500 KRW, up 7.17% from the previous trading day, breaking the 120,000 KRW mark for the first time at the close. After opening at 120,200 KRW, buying interest surged, and the intraday high became the closing price. On the same day, SK Hynix also closed at 677,000 KRW, up 3.99%, setting a new record for the closing price, with an intraday high of 679,000 KRW, demonstrating strong upward momentum. The background for this market reaction is that in December last year, South Korea's semiconductor exports hit a record high. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, last month's semiconductor export value reached 17.34 billion, year-over-year

Frank Giustra warns that treasury companies holding Bitcoin will face a financial squeeze, leading to a market crash. His predictions align with bearish trends highlighted by analysts, suggesting significant drops in Bitcoin prices may occur in 2026.

XRP is trading at $1.87 where it has been supported at $1.84 despite the 0.6% day-to-day drop. XRP is within a narrow intraday price range, as the trade is limited by the resistance of $1.88. The XRP/DXY chart shows that a long-term target has been drawn as +10 on a final structural

Why the First Trade Feels So Hard Information Overload, Real Money, and Fear of Mistakes A typical beginner crypto session might look like this: a new investor types “how to buy bitcoin” into a search bar, clicks through a few comparison sites, gets pulled into social media threads promising

IOTA was part of the EU-funded MISSION project connecting some of Europe’s largest ports. Its technology was tested by port operations that handle over 45 million twenty-foot containers. IOTA is increasingly integrating into global trade networks through operational pilots in Europe. The

As 2026 approaches, the Bitcoin market is facing a clear macro risk: the tariff agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump. Looking back at 2025, the cryptocurrency market has experienced profound impacts from tariff headlines on prices, with effects comparable to ETF capital flows. This article delves into the five major tariff risks looming over 2026, including a 100% tariff cliff against China, global baseline tariff hikes, retaliatory digital service taxes targeting Europe, drug tariffs potentially as high as 200%, and expanded secondary tariffs based on sanctions trade. Each measure could rapidly reverse market liquidity and risk sentiment, bringing significant uncertainty to Bitcoin's trajectory. Historical data shows that tariff escalations in 2025 repeatedly triggered widespread sell-offs, with single-day liquidation amounts reaching as high as $19 billion, and the market has yet to fully recover. Investors should closely monitor these policy developments to prepare for potential market storms.

Crypto chart analyst and YouTube creator More Crypto Online says Hedera’s HBAR is still locked in a corrective pattern, with no technical evidence yet that a lasting bottom is in. Despite a recent bounce, the token continues to trade below key trendlines, keeping the broader downtrend intact and

Ferrari is set to release 100 unique tokens of its iconic 499P hypercar on Algorand to its Ferrari Hyperclub members. Holders can trade the token or use it to acquire a real-life Ferrari 499P hypercar. Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari is expanding its brand’s footprint into the crypto space

IOTA was part of the EU-funded MISSION project connecting some of Europe’s largest ports. Its technology was tested by port operations that handle over 45 million twenty-foot containers. IOTA is increasingly integrating into global trade networks through operational pilots in Europe. The

Author: Bloomberg Translation: Saoirse, Foresight News This is yet another year filled with "high certainty bets" and "rapid reversals." From Tokyo's bond trading desks, New York's credit committees, to Istanbul's foreign exchange traders, the markets have brought unexpected gains and caused intense volatility. Gold prices hit record highs, the stock prices of solid mortgage giants swung wildly like "Meme stocks" (stocks driven by social media hype), and a textbook-level arbitrage trade collapsed in an instant. Investors heavily bet on political changes, expanding balance sheets, and fragile market narratives, driving significant stock market rallies and a rush into yield trades, while cryptocurrency strategies largely rely on leverage and expectations, lacking other solid support. After Donald Trump returned to the White House, global financial markets first suffered heavy losses and then recovered; European defense stocks ignited a hot trend; speculators

Taiwan 2025: From social tragedies to livelihood policies, every incident affects the entire nation. In December, a random attack at Beishi Zhongshan Station resulted in 4 deaths and 11 injuries. In November, a universal cash distribution of ten thousand yuan was implemented. Trump's tariff disputes repeatedly impacted global trade. The celebrity flash mob incident escalated with over 10 people involved. Food safety crises, the Hualien dammed lake, and the Zhongzheng Professional Baseball League championship are among the events that define the year's memories.

A major Zcash (ZEC) investor made a high-conviction move with an $11.5 million leveraged long position on the Hyperliquid derivatives platform, just ahead of a significant price increase. The trade has generated over $1.48 million in unrealized profits, as spotted by on-chain analyst.

No matter whether investors' performance this year is bountiful or under pressure, as the calendar is about to turn, the market will soon enter a brand-new starting point. The last trading week before 2026 secretly contains several key signals that could influence market sentiment at the beginning of the year, and investors should not take them lightly. This article is excerpted from Investopedia, for market observation purposes only, not investment advice. U.S. stocks will trade as usual until December 31 (Eastern Time) Since traders will take a day off on Thursday for the New Year's Day holiday, this week's trading hours will be shortened due to the holiday. Therefore, initial jobless claims, Federal Reserve meeting minutes, and pending home sales data will be the focus. The bond market will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, while the stock market will trade as usual on New Year's Eve. First, this week is significantly affected by the New Year's holiday, resulting in shortened trading hours. U.S. stocks will trade as usual on New Year's Eve (December 31), but the U.S.

China's e-CNY will launch as an interest-bearing digital currency in 2026, transitioning to an account-based system for improved financial stability and broader applications in banking, payroll, and cross-border trade, potentially transforming user interactions with digital money.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) continued to trade under pressure toward the end of 2025, extending a prolonged downtrend that has defined the token’s performance throughout the year. The memecoin is down more than 66% on a year-over-year basis, with recent price action strengthening concerns among traders as the

Ferrari is set to release 100 unique tokens of its iconic 499P hypercar on Algorand to its Ferrari Hyperclub members. Holders can trade the token or use it to acquire a real-life Ferrari 499P hypercar. Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari is expanding its brand’s footprint into the crypto space

Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Summary Russia's central bank proposes letting non-qualified investors trade only liquid cryptocurrencies after a risk test, capped at 300,000 rubles pe

J.P. Morgan and Klarna advanced institutional crypto use, with Klarna raising funds in USDC to reach new regulated investors. ABN Amro and DZ Bank completed a blockchain-based derivatives trade, pairing smart contracts with EU MiCAR licensing. Hong Kong finalized bank crypto rules as

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, stated that Trump's tariffs disrupted U.S. economic growth but remains hopeful for trade tensions to ease by 2026. He expects more stable average tariffs around 15%, with improved conditions for small businesses facing labor shortages.

XRP was trading at $1.89 with a daily loss of 1.7% but it continues to trade within the $1.88 level. The narrow price action was maintained by intraday recovery efforts that were curtailed at $1.94. The BTC pair increased by 0.7 percent to 0.00002156 BTC that entered around the

Animecoin still continues to trade below the resistance level of $0.01 and remains within a limited short term range. The selling pressure has reduced and the price has stalled at levels above this at the price support of $0.008328, after weeks of reduced price. The market structure is

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has labeled any attempt to amend the recently passed GENIUS Act to further restrict stablecoin rewards a “red line” for the crypto industry at a time there is increased pressure from banking trade groups. On his X account on December 26, 2025, Armstrong accused

$8.5M worth of LINK tokens have been withdrawn by a big Chainlink whale from Binance in the last two days, attracting new attention among trade observers tracking on-chain transactions. According to Onchain Lens’s information, the wallet in question has withdrawn a total of approximately 695,783 to

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The narrative surrounding XRP has undergone a fundamental transformation, and the token has begun to trade like an asset that has already endured its most punishing tests. Years of regulatory

XRP was trading at $1.89 with a daily loss of 1.7% but it continues to trade within the $1.88 level. The narrow price action was maintained by intraday recovery efforts that were curtailed at $1.94. The BTC pair increased by 0.7 percent to 0.00002156 BTC that entered around the

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2026, attributing this to its fixed supply and increasing institutional demand. He highlights improved access for long-term investors and potential capital rotation to altcoins, influenced by global trade dynamics.

Animecoin still continues to trade below the resistance level of $0.01 and remains within a limited short term range. The selling pressure has reduced and the price has stalled at levels above this at the price support of $0.008328, after weeks of reduced price. The market structure is

A bold Ethereum trade has captured the crypto market’s full attention. A well-known whale has opened a $58.6 million short position on ETH. This trader does not chase headlines or hype. Over the past ten weeks, the same wallet has secured nearly $25 million in realized profits through precision

Ondo is set to expand tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs on Solana in 2026. Following a $500K tokenized Google trade with minimal slippage, the model ensures compliance and accessibility for global investors while maintaining real stock custody with U.S. broker-dealers.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has denied claims that he sold his ADA holdings near the token’s all-time high, responding directly to accusations circulating on X as Cardano continues to trade far below its 2021 peak. The exchange began after Hoskinson posted a holiday message on X, where he

XRP was trading at $1.89 with a daily loss of 1.7% but it continues to trade within the $1.88 level. The narrow price action was maintained by intraday recovery efforts that were curtailed at $1.94. The BTC pair increased by 0.7 percent to 0.00002156 BTC that entered around the

Animecoin still continues to trade below the resistance level of $0.01 and remains within a limited short term range. The selling pressure has reduced and the price has stalled at levels above this at the price support of $0.008328, after weeks of reduced price. The market structure is

What can turn a country from "total ban" to "cryptocurrency listed on the stock exchange"? In 2021, the Governor of the Russian Central Bank, Nabiullina, stood in front of the camera and said with an undeniable tone: Our attitude towards cryptocurrencies is, quite simply, a position of complete denial. In December 2025, the same Russia, the same national financial institution. The largest Moscow and Saint Petersburg exchanges publicly announced: technology is ready, just waiting for the regulations to take effect on July 1, 2026. Since then, retail investors and institutions can trade cryptocurrencies on the stock exchange. And it is a positive acceptance by the stock exchange, not a gray area compromise. In four years, Russia has gone from "total ban" to "how to manage." 01. What happened? In March 2025, Russia launched an "experimental legal system" allowing the use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border payments. In December 2025, the central bank released a comprehensive regulatory framework.

The shooting star candlestick signals bearish reversal with small body and long upper shadow. Traders confirm the shooting star candlestick pattern and shooting star inverted hammer candlestick through volume, RSI, and bearish follow-through.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on December 19 that over the next five years, 1 trillion yen will be invested in developing domestic AI, and 55 billion yen will be allocated to support the overseas development of anime and gaming, with the goal of boosting content industry overseas sales to 20 trillion yen. This move is a response to the digital deficit crisis estimated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to reach 45 trillion yen by 2035.

Altcoin dominance dropping to 30% signals a rotation phase, not an overall market decline. Tokens with strong utility and resilient protocols maintain attention despite lower valuations. Analysts focus on adoption metrics and network activity over short-term speculative

Worldcoin (WLD) monthly down 21%, search volume plummeted from a peak of 100 to 6, Thailand requests deletion of biometric data from millions of users. Just as the market is bearish, Multicoin Capital invests 30 million USDC to acquire 60 million WLD tokens. Lookonchain tracked this OTC trade; why is this top crypto fund increasing its holdings against the trend while retail investors are fleeing?

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade below the pivotal $90,000 mark with no signs of recovery, the prospect of a bear market is becoming increasingly relevant. Analyst Woominkyu from CryptoQuant

Charles Hoskinson praised Bitcoin and Cardano for their UTXO model, which enhances user security against scams, unlike Ethereum's riskier account-based system. His comments highlighted design trade-offs in blockchain security and prompted renewed discussions in the crypto community.

IOTA’s Dominik Schiener said that 2025 was a year of crypto exhaustion driven by excess leverage. For 2026, they will work on making IOTA a digital public infrastructure for global trade, linking its token directly to network security, transaction validation, and real economic value. In

Reputed crypto analyst reveals short-terms bullish targets. The analyst remains bearish for the mid-term.  Despite low bearish targets, the analyst expects even greater dips to follow.  The price of BTC continues to trade in the higher $80,000 price range as the month of December draws c

In brief Charles Hoskinson said quantum-resistant cryptography is already standardized, but remains too slow for widespread use. He pointed to DARPA’s quantum benchmarking program as a key reference for when cryptographic risk becomes practical. Hoskinson said Cardano is exploring