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Visa says stablecoins lack product market fit in developed markets where fast bank payments already meet consumer needs.
Mastercard supports stablecoins as a currency on its rails, partnering widely while rejecting disruption of existing networks.
Despite on chain growth and SoFi

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned UK crypto exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for aiding Iran's IRGC in sanctions evasion. High-ranking Iranian officials were also targeted for human rights abuses. The sanctions block U.S. assets and prohibit transactions with these entities.

Tether's Q4 2025 report reveals significant growth, with 186.5B USDT issued and $10B profits. Its asset composition includes over $141B in U.S. Treasuries, $17.4B in gold, and $8.4B in Bitcoin, driven by increased global demand for USDT in underserved regions.

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Dogecoin faces continued selling pressure as ETF demand and spot inflows remain stagnant.
Institutional interest in DOGE remains low, further weighed down by persistent outflows.
A break below the long-term trendline could signal a major downturn, with $0.08 to $0.09 as

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Chainlink price drops below $11, breaking a two-month consolidation range despite institutional ETF inflows and a strategic partnership.
The partnership with Turtle Protocol aims to bring institutional

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XRP price continues to struggle, falling below $1.80 support, now testing $1.70 as bearish momentum prevails.
Market-wide declines see major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum lose significant ground, exacerbating XRP’s challenges.
Despite government shutdown

Polymarket traders price Kevin Warsh above 90% after reports of a White House meeting with Trump.
A sharp price spike reflects rapid repricing as political signals replace long market uncertainty.
Trump plans to announce the Fed chair nominee as Jerome Powell’s term nears expiration.
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AAVE trades near critical support as the descending triangle structure tightens and volatility expectations increase across short-term timeframes.


Revenue growth diverges from price performance, suggesting protocol usage expands despite sustained market

Bittensor (TAO) remains resilient above $240, benefiting from a rally in AI cryptocurrencies. With confidence in its futures market increasing and several AI tokens surging, TAO shows potential for continued upward movement despite some caution signals in technical analysis.

Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair signals potential tighter policies, impacting leveraged trades and equities. Warsh's views on Bitcoin and criticism of past Fed strategies may face scrutiny in the Senate.

Crypto markets experience heightened volatility as discussions on Bitcoin's value as digital gold or a speculative asset intensify. Significant interest surrounds altcoins like Dogecoin and XRP, while extreme market fear suggests potential buying opportunities amidst retail sell-offs.

Vitalik Buterin withdraws 16,384 ETH to fund open-source projects focused on security and privacy. The Ethereum Foundation emphasizes sustainability and user self-sovereignty, aiming for a truly open technological ecosystem while addressing societal needs.

SEC says tokenization changes the record format, not legal status, so investor protections and securities laws still apply.
Guidance distinguishes issuer-led onchain records from third-party custody tokens, with both subject to

Key Insights:
XRP price hovers at $1.86, holding steady as market reactions to Fed’s interest rate decision remain subdued.
XRP’s near-term outlook depends on holding key support at $1.86, with a potential upside toward $1.90 if sentiment improves.
A break below the $1.86 support level

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Cardano forms a three-drive fractal pattern above the $0.33 support, signaling potential bullish movement toward $0.42.
The $0.33 support level has repeatedly attracted demand, forming a strong foundation for Cardano’s price action.
A rejection at the point of control,

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) market is at a critical point, consolidating in a symmetrical triangle, which may lead to a breakout and an 8-12% price increase if it surpasses key resistance levels. Conversely, failure to do so could result in a triangle breakdown and a shift to bearish sentiment.