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January 4, 2021

Crypto users donate $400K to Julian Assange defense as Mexico proposes asylum

A U.K. judge ruled against extraditing the WikiLeaks founder to the U.S. in response to his legal team arguing he would have a “high risk of serious depression leading to suicide.” Amid speculation on social media that United States President Donald Trump may still pardon Julian Assange before leaving office, lawyers are preparing the WikiLeaks […]

5 factors show bulls control Ethereum price even after a 26% correction

Multiple data points show investors are strongly bullish on Ethereum price even after today’s sharp rejection at $1,160. On Jan. 4, Ether (ETH) price rallied to $1,160, which was followed by a 24% correction within the following four hours. What is clear is that investors are anxiously awaiting the CME’s ETH futures launch, which is […]

What lies ahead for crypto and blockchain in 2021? Experts answer

Here’s what industry leaders foresee in the development of the blockchain technology and crypto space in 2021. It would be fair to admit that after 2020 and all it has put us through, making any predictions for the upcoming year is most likely to be a game of blindfold. Meanwhile, I am certain that humanity […]

Litecoin briefly flips XRP as 4th largest crypto amid Ripple–SEC spat

XRP’s fall from grace saw the asset briefly drop to the number five spot by market cap. Litecoin (LTC) and XRP briefly traded places in market capitalization rankings over the weekend, highlighting the impact of the recent lawsuit against Ripple filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The so-called “flippening” happened early Sunday […]

Price analysis 1/4: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, DOT, BCH, ADA, BNB, LINK, BSV

After today’s sharp downside move, Bitcoin and altcoins could trade in a sideways range as bulls and bears fight to control the market’s momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price plunged by about $3,400 in an hour, warning traders that corrections during a parabolic move are likely to be sharp. Data from Glassnode shows that the fall resulted […]

Crypto-friendly app cautions users to ‘reassess’ XRP holdings

Revolut warned users that their XRP funds could be stuck “in a worst-case scenario.” Revolut, a crypto-friendly trading app, is reportedly issuing a strong warning to its customers regarding buying and selling XRP. According to news outlet The Irish Times, the fintech firm recently sent out a notice to its customers saying it was still […]

Russia’s Central Bank tries to stem the tide of rubles leaving bank accounts

With the declared intent of reducing risk, the moves look to cut new investors off from opportunities to get out of the ruble. Beginning investors in Russia will soon find themselves with fewer options to beat plummeting interest rates offered at Russian savings accounts. In addition to the investors themselves, the big losers are likely […]

XRP holders ask court to stop the SEC from calling their holdings securities

XRP investors don’t want to have their holdings lumped in with Ripple’s. Several investors in XRP have filed with a Rhode Island court, looking to change the course of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple.  In response to what it calls “the most significant SEC enforcement action in modern history,” the Friday filing is […]

Uphold will not delist XRP before court decision

The payments processor and exchange is committing to only delist XRP if and when the lawsuit is resolved. Cryptocurrency payments processor and exchange operator Uphold has formally clarified that it will not delist XRP for the time being. As part of an announcement made on Monday, Uphold stated it will not be removing XRP from […]

FT reveals Bitcoin headline on 12th anniversary of genesis block

A timely tribute to the king of cryptocurrency features alongside a coronavirus headline, which says it all about the fiat economy in the 12 years since 2009. Bitcoin (BTC) received a fitting yet accidental birthday present on Jan. 4 as the Financial Times made it front-page news on the 12 anniversary of its genesis block. […]