The Monad token has extended its upward momentum as renewed positive sentiment and expanding ecosystem developments drive increased demand. According to TradingView data, Monads price jumped more than 13% over the past 24 hours, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market by nearly 1%. This recent rally has sparked bullish price predictions from several market observers, who point to technical progress and rising adoption across the network. A major catalyst behind the price surge is the continued rollout of upgrades within the Monad ecosystem. Last week, the development team introduced a...

XRP price edged slightly higher but continued to trade within a narrow range, highlighting ongoing consolidation rather than a decisive shift in market sentiment. As broader crypto markets showed modest strength, XRP followed along without attracting strong directional conviction, leaving traders focused on technical levels instead of new fundamental catalysts. During the latest session, XRP rose around 0.4% to trade near the $1.90 level. Buyers consistently defended support near $1.88, a zone that has been tested multiple times and continues to attract dip demand. However, upside attempts...

Dogecoin (DOGE) edged modestly higher over the past 24 hours, but the move lacked conviction as late-session selling weighed on short-term price structure and kept the meme coin locked in consolidation. The price action reflected broader cryptocurrency market sentiment rather than any Dogecoin-specific catalyst, reinforcing the view that traders remain cautious while awaiting clearer directional signals. DOGE traded as a proxy for the wider crypto market throughout the session, with activity defined more by hesitation than momentum. Early optimism briefly lifted prices, but follow-through...

Chinas response to President Donald Trumps aggressive trade policy is having far-reaching effects beyond traditional markets, quietly reshaping global cash flows and influencing crypto prices, particularly bitcoin. Since returning to office early last year, Trump has imposed steep tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports, with Chinese goods facing some of the heaviest levies. As of January 2026, the average U.S. tariff on Chinese imports stands at roughly 29.3%, intensifying trade tensions between the worlds two largest economies. Rather than responding loudly, Beijing has leaned on a familiar but...

Prediction market Polymarket is signaling heightened concern over a potential US government shutdown, assigning a 75% probability to a lapse in funding by January 31 during Asian morning hours. Total betting volume on the outcome has surpassed $13.3 million, reflecting growing uncertainty among traders and investors. The current impasse is driven primarily by Democratic opposition to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stating he will oppose any legislation that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement without major reforms. If...

Russias Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, known as Roskomnadzor, appears to be escalating a technology-driven crackdown on cryptocurrency news outlets. Recent reports from users across Russia indicate widespread disruptions when attempting to access major crypto and financial media websites, despite the absence of any official explanation from regulators. To assess whether these disruptions followed a broader pattern, analysts conducted access tests on multiple crypto news platforms from different regions and networks. The results were...

President Donald Trumps speech in Iowa today is expected to focus heavily on affordability and the broader economy, coming at a time when financial markets are experiencing heightened volatility. Stocks, crypto, and commodities have all seen unstable swings amid concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown, delays in crypto legislation, and renewed uncertainty surrounding possible Trump tariffs on Canada. According to The New York Times, Trumps Iowa remarks will emphasize economic outcomes rather than dwelling on trade disputes. This is notable for Iowa, where the farming economy has...

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first policy meeting of 2026, global financial markets are closely watching Chairman Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Interest rate decisions and forward guidance from the U.S. central bank remain a key driver of the U.S. economy, equity markets, and increasingly, the cryptocurrency market. Investors are especially focused on whether the Fed will signal future rate cuts or maintain its current cautious stance on monetary policy. Market expectations strongly suggest that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at...

South Dakota has joined the growing list of U.S. states exploring Bitcoin adoption at the government level, as Representative Logan Manhart introduced a new bill that would allow the South Dakota State Investment Council to invest in Bitcoin. If passed, the legislation would place Bitcoin alongside traditional assets such as government securities, bonds, and exchange-traded funds within the states investment portfolio, signaling a major shift in how public funds could be managed. Under the proposal, the State Investment Council would be permitted to allocate up to 10% of its available funds...

Ripple has officially launched Ripple Treasury, a new enterprise treasury solution designed to unify traditional cash management with digital assets, further expanding real-world use cases for XRP-powered payment infrastructure. The platform aims to address long-standing inefficiencies in global treasury operations by offering finance teams a single, integrated system for managing fiat currencies and digital assets. According to Reece Merrick, Ripple Treasury is built to modernize treasury workflows by reducing friction in payments, liquidity management, and digital asset settlement across...