Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda used his first public appearance of 2026 to send a clear signal to markets: Japans interest rate hiking cycle is not finished. Speaking at a New Year conference hosted by the Japanese Bankers Association, Ueda emphasized that the BOJ will continue raising rates in line with improvements in economic growth and inflation, pushing back against perceptions that Decembers move marked a pause. The comments followed the BOJs December 19 decision to lift its benchmark rate to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995. While the hike itself was historic, markets were...

Veteran crypto trader James Wynn has sparked renewed optimism in the crypto market after signaling early signs of a bullish trend for the Bitcoin price. Wynn recently revealed that he reopened a large long position on Bitcoin following BTCs breakout above the key $93,000 resistance level, reinforcing growing confidence that a major upside move could be underway. According to details shared on X, Wynn is currently long 124.18 BTC using 40x leverage. The position is estimated to be worth roughly $11.5 million, with an average entry price near $91,332. At current levels, the trade is already...

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the worlds Big Four accounting firms, is moving to significantly deepen its engagement with cryptocurrency and digital asset clients, driven by a more favorable regulatory environment in the United States. According to a report by the Financial Times, PwC believes recent developments in U.S. crypto regulation are making it easier for professional services firms to support the sector at scale. Paul Griggs, PwCs U.S. senior partner and CEO, said the firm plans to lean in to crypto-related services as clearer rules emerge around stablecoins and digital...

XRP price pushed decisively above the $2.12 level, signaling a technical breakout that traders have been watching closely after weeks of capped upside. The move came on above-average trading volume, reinforcing the credibility of the breakout and suggesting buyers were willing to commit capital rather than chase a thin, short-lived spike. XRP gained just over 2% on the session, outperforming the broader crypto market and lifting its market capitalization to roughly $121.7 billion. One of the key drivers behind the move is the ongoing strength in institutional demand. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs...

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recent rally during Mondays Asian trading session, climbing more than 1% to trade above $92,000 and positioning itself for a five-day winning streak, its longest since early October. According to CoinDesk data, Bitcoin surged from around $91,480 to nearly $92,500, briefly touching levels above $93,000. This upward momentum reflects improving market sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. Major altcoins followed Bitcoins lead, with Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP posting gains between 0.7% and 1%. The broader market also strengthened, as the...

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has continued its upward momentum, extending a rally that began in mid-December 2025 and posting fresh gains over the past week. The recent price surge was driven by heightened geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump launched an aggressive action against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. This unexpected development injected significant volatility into the crypto market and acted as a catalyst for WLFI, pushing the token to recent highs. On-chain data highlights a sharp improvement in WLFI holder profitability...

Bitcoin entered the new year with strong upward momentum, climbing above the $90,000 mark as optimism returned to the crypto market. The latest Bitcoin price surge has been fueled by robust spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and growing institutional demand, helping the asset remain resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions after the reported US strike on Venezuela. Market participants appear to be prioritizing liquidity conditions and long-term adoption trends over short-term macro uncertainty. On-chain data highlights a notable shift in Bitcoin whale behavior. Large holders controlling between...

BitMines proposal to massively expand its authorized share count has triggered growing resistance among shareholders, even as the company reinforces its commitment to Ethereum as a core treasury asset. While chairman Tom Lee has positioned the move as a long-term flexibility measure rather than an immediate dilution event, many investors remain unconvinced, arguing that the structure, timing, and incentives behind the plan raise significant governance and valuation concerns. At the center of the debate is BitMines request to increase its authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. Lee...

The cryptocurrency market started the week with strong momentum, rising 1.7% over the past 24 hours to reach a total market capitalization of approximately $3.12 trillion. This move extends the markets seven-day gain to nearly 5%, reflecting growing investor confidence as Bitcoin holds above $91,000 and Ethereum remains steady above $3,000. Major altcoins including XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are also trading higher, reinforcing the broadly positive sentiment across the digital asset market. This week, a series of critical macroeconomic events and geopolitical developments are expected to...

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor drew renewed attention from the crypto community on January 4 after an X post highlighted the companys massive Bitcoin exposure. The post showed that Strategys Bitcoin portfolio is now valued at approximately $61.31 billion, reinforcing its position as the largest corporate holder of BTC and reigniting speculation around potential future purchases. Saylor shared a cryptic message, Orange or Green?, alongside a chart tracking Strategys Bitcoin investments. This phrase has historically been used by Saylor ahead of officially disclosed Bitcoin...