John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire

DeFi vaults are set for explosive growth by 2026, reshaping how institutions manage digital assets. The post John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, traditional asset managers will struggle to compete, and liquidity is fundamentally tied to yield | Empire

DeFi vaults are set to revolutionize finance by 2026, attracting institutional players with new compliance tools. The post John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, traditional asset managers will struggle to compete, and liquidity is fundamentally tied to yield | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple Announces XRP Community Day 2026 With Focus on ETFs, Tokenization, and Regulated Finance

Ripple has officially announced XRP Community Day 2026, a global virtual event set to take place on February 11 and 12, bringing together XRP holders, developers, institutions, and Ripple leadership from across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC.

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XYZ to list on MEXC on Jan. 29 as crypto people turn attention to new crypto listings in early 2026

MEXC will list XYZ, marking the token’s first exchange debut as investors in early 2026 shift focus toward new crypto listings and fresh market entries MEXC is scheduled to list the XYZ token on January 29, with trading set to…

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Jerome Powell speech tonight: What to expect and where to watch

Jerome Powell and the Fed are set to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% despite Trump pressure, leaving Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana rangebound as traders focus on Powell’s tone over future cuts. Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve opens 2026 in a holding…

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New Bitcoin all-time high has clear 3 year pathway but a brutal $1.3 billion exodus changes everything today

Bitcoin’s path back to a new all-time high and subsequent price discovery is being set by whether spot ETF flows turn persistent again after a two-way start to 2026 that tested how “sticky” institutional demand is in the post-ETF era.

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Interview: Tokenised gold set to become core portfolio hedge amid volatile 2026 markets, says Bitget CEO Gracy Chen

In a year where gold prices have shattered records, surging to $5,000 per ounce amid global economic turbulence, Bitget’s tokenised gold trading volume has exploded by 4,900%, pushing the exchange past $1 billion in tokenised stock spot volume.

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BitGo set to debut on NYSE at $2.2B valuation in first crypto IPO of 2026

BitGo's $2.2B NYSE debut marks 2026's first major crypto IPO, highlighting its custody services and US national trust bank status. The post BitGo set to debut on NYSE at $2.2B valuation in first crypto IPO of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate by 2026, Solana’s community culture enhances its ecosystem, and Robinhood is set to surpass Coinbase | Bankless

Ethereum and Solana are expected to solidify their positions as leading blockchain platforms by 2026. General-purpose blockchain networks will find it challenging to compete with the established network effects of Ethereum and Solana.

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Next 7 Days Set to Be Crucial for XRP Ledger: Reason

Countdown begins to the first set of a slew of upgrades to the XRP Ledger in the year 2026.

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Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these 5 crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach.

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Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these five crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach.

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Analysts in Shock! Milk Mocha’s Viral 50M Fanbase Will Help it Beat Cardano & Destroy Shiba Inu in 2026

Discover why experts predict Milk Mocha ($HUGS) will destroy Cardano. Backed by 50M fans, this viral token is set to outperform Shiba Inu in 2026.

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Top AI Crypto Presales for 2026: IPO Genie ($IPO) vs ZKP vs DeepSnitch AI

Compare the top AI crypto presales for 2026, including IPO Genie ($IPO), ZKP, and DeepSnitch AI. See how utility, access, and real use cases set $IPO apart.

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Cardano Volume Rockets 72%, Sets New 2026 Price Record

Cardano price has reclaimed $0.42 price mark as key metrics like volume set bullish tone.

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ZCash Set Outperform Monero As Top Privacy Coin in 2026 – Remittix Nears CEX Listing

Zcash and Monero battle for privacy leadership in 2026, while Remittix gains attention as a PayFi token nearing a third CEX listing and real-world adoption.

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XRP: New Record in 2026 Set

XRP is breaking payments volume record from 2025, suggesting an upcoming market boom.

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Standard Chartered Sees Ethereum At $40,000 By 2030, Cuts 2026 Target

Standard Chartered has set a new long-range target of $40,000 for Ethereum (ETH) by end-2030, while cutting its end-2026 forecast sharply, arguing that Ethereum’s relative setup is improving even as Bitcoin-led weakness has weighed on absolute crypto price targets.

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Bitcoin Bulls Alert: Samson Mow Forecasts Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar BTC Entry

Samson Mow, the founder of Bitcoin infrastructure firm JAN3, said on social media that he expects Elon Musk to “go hard into BTC” in 2026. Reports have disclosed the comment came as part of a set of bold forecasts from Mow on January 11, 2026, and it quickly spread across crypto news sites and social […]

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Ambitious 11,557,546 XRP Goal Set for 2026: Here's What It Is About

The XRP community has set a 2026 liquidity goal of 11,557,546 tokens for its AMM system, marking a baseline for expanding DeFi tools, stablecoin support and FX-style routing.

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Explosive Crypto Buzz This Holiday: Apeing Set to Dominate Upcoming Crypto Presale 2026 While XRP and Tron Drift Lower

Discover why Apeing’s upcoming crypto presale 2026, collide in a fun deep dive with XRP, and Tron on the market cycles, whitelist access, and 2026 momentum.

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DeepSnitch AI Price Prediction: Top AI Presale Coin Set to Outperform Altcoins in 2026? Ethereum Improves Network Scalability After Pushing Blob Limit to 21

DeepSnitch AI price prediction indicates that this AI-focused crypto might outshine altcoins in 2026 after crossing $1.1 million raised. Early presale investors are already up 116% in profits.

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Tokenization 'supercycle' set to drive crypto’s next leg higher in 2026: Bernstein

After a choppy end to 2025, Wall Street broker Bernstein said crypto markets have likely bottomed and it sees a broad-based tokenization boom reshaping finance.

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SEC now fully Republican, set for pro-crypto rulemaking in 2026

The SEC is set to continue last year’s pro-crypto rulemaking, as the commission and other federal agencies are controlled solely by Republicans.

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From TPS to BONK, here's how Solana can catch up in 2026!

As 2026 kicks off, the market is taking stock of 2025. Despite all the volatility, there were some clear divergences that set the stage for renewed rallies. Solana [SOL] is a perfect example.

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Bitcoin set for big move as whales add 56,227 BTC while tiny wallets sell – this pattern usually ends one way

Bitcoin has stormed into 2026 by rising to its highest level in over a month after climbing above $94,000 on Jan. 5, signaling a potential end to the stagnation that plagued the crypto market in late 2025.

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Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets

Representative Ritchie Torres is set to introduce the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. The post Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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ETFs Quietly Accumulate 2 Billion XRP Off Exchanges—Is a 2026 Breakout Being Set Up?

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Why Tether Gold’s Demand Looks Set to Stay Elevated in 2026 | US Crypto News

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee, because this is one of those slow-burning market stories that’s quietly getting bigger.

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Shiba Inu: Shytoshi Kusama Silent as 2026 Begins, Break Coming?

Shiba Inu is set to welcome new changes in 2026, with eyes on Shiba Inu's lead ambassador, Shytoshi Kusama, to break his silence on X.

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Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot

Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum set for 20% flat tax under Japan’s 2026 crypto overhaul

Japan’s 2026 tax reform will cut crypto rates to 20%, enable XRP and other crypto ETFs, and let traders carry losses forward three years. Japan announced plans to reduce taxes on certain cryptocurrencies to a flat 20%, down from the…

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'An Incredible Year Ahead': Ripple Engineer Outlines What's Coming to XRPL

2026 is set to be a remarkable year with key developments expected on XRP Ledger.

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Over $2.2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as 2026 Begins

More than $2. 2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to conclude today, marking the first broad-based derivatives settlement of 2026. With both assets trading near key strike levels, the event is drawing close attention from traders watching for post-settlement volatility and early signals for the year ahead.

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Here’s Where Kaspa (KAS) Price Is Headed in January 2026

Kaspa (KAS) is starting January 2026 in a quiet but important spot. The network closed December with a solid set of updates, including a new HTX listing and fresh on-chain activity, yet the price has not reacted in a big way.

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Why Could Dogecoin (DOGE) Set a New Low in Early 2026?

Over the past year, Dogecoin (DOGE) has matured beyond a simple meme coin and gained recognition as a reserve asset. However, as 2026 begins, several signals suggest that DOGE prices could continue to fall and establish a new low.

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ETFs, stablecoins set stage for next wave of crypto adoption in 2026

Coinbase’s David Duong says ETFs, regulated stablecoins and tokenized assets will compound in 2026, turning today’s regulatory clarity into real-world crypto adoption. Exchange-traded funds, stablecoins and tokenization will drive accelerated cryptocurrency adoption in 2026 as regulatory clarity enables deeper institutional…

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Scaramucci Picks His Top 3 Crypto Altcoins As Rate-Cut Tailwinds Build

Anthony Scaramucci says a friendlier US policy mix: rate cuts, looser financial conditions, and a renewed push for crypto legislation could set up 2026 as a better tape for “quality” altcoins, even after what he described as an unexpectedly bruising 2025 for the sector.

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Crypto 2025 recap: Key trends & what to expect in 2026

It's been quite a wild ride for crypto this year, with bigger players, policy changes, and a change in activity patterns. Some narratives matured, others faded, and a few have set things up foThe post Crypto 2025 recap: Key trends & what to expect in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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5 Trump Tariff Moves That Could Make or Break Bitcoin in 2026

Trump’s 2026 tariff plans could reshape Bitcoin’s outlook, with trade risks tied to China, Europe, and global imports set to drive volatility and sentiment. The post 5 Trump Tariff Moves That Could Make or Break Bitcoin in 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Cardano Price Prediction for 2026: Coinbase Identifies 3 Areas Set to Boom Across the Crypto Market in 2026, DeepSnitch AI’s 100% Presale Christmas Bonuses to End on New Year’s Day

Top analyst places the Cardano price prediction at a potential rally to $1.1418 in the near term. DeepSnitch AI grabs buyers' attention as 100% Christmas bonuses near the end.

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Binance 2026 Delisting Alert: LINK, ADA, BCH, Major Crypto Pairs to Be Axed

This move is set to affect the trading pairs of major cryptocurrencies Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bittensor (TAO), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), Sui (SUI), Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK).

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) price outlook: what 2026 holds as 12M tokens unlock in January

The Hyperliquid price has seen notable fluctuations over the past few months, currently sitting at $25.59, down 43.8% over the last three months. Going into 2026, the upcoming token unlock of over 12 million HYPE tokens valued at close to $320 million on January 6, 2026, will set the stage for another roller-coaster. Hyperliquid’s January […]

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XRP set for major reshuffle in 2026; Whales control the market, short-term gains could reach 41%

With whale-controlled supply driving sharp price swings in XRP, investors are looking to balance long-term upside potential with steadier daily income streams. #partnercontent

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Reasons why XRP is poised to lead 2026 DESPITE drop below $2

The market is already hyping 2026, and there’s a good reason for it. On the regulatory side, the Clarity Act, set for markup in early January, is starting to set the tone for the broader crypto mThe post Reasons why XRP is poised to lead 2026 DESPITE drop below $2 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin To Reach New Peak In H1 2026 –  Here’s Why

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Ethereum Will Not Set New All-Time Highs In 2026, Top Analyst Says— Here’s Why

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Crypto ETFs set to explode higher in 2026, analysts say

Regulatory clarity in the United States and the likelihood of falling interest rates will push the crypto ETF market higher in 2026.

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Ethereum’s 2026 Overhaul Aims To Cut Costs, Boost Speed, Limit Censorship

According to reports, Ethereum plans two major hard forks in 2026 that aim to change how the network runs. Mid-2026 will see the Glamsterdam upgrade, and late 2026 is set for Heze-Bogota. These steps are meant to speed up transaction handling, add new validation tools, and make the chain harder to censor.

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