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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda confirmed in his first public appearance of 2026 that the central bank's rate hike cycle is still far from over.

The statements came about two weeks after the Bank of Japan raised the benchmark interest rate to 0.75% on December 19 — the highest level since 1995. Nevertheless, this decision was overshadowed by Ueda's ambiguity regarding future guidance on upcoming increases, which disappointed the markets and caused the yen to fall to its lowest historical levels against the euro and the Swiss franc. His statements in the new year indicate that he aims to correct these messages.

Bitcoin has risen by about 3% over the past few sessions, but the price action is sending mixed signals. While the broader structure still looks bullish, a temporary halt seems likely now. This pause may frustrate bulls in the short term, but it could complete a pattern that paves the way for a much larger upward movement.

A potential formation of the cup and handle on the daily chart. If fully realized, the next step for Bitcoin may be less related to speed and more related to structure.

After the turbulent year of 2025, meme coins began 2026 on stronger foundations. The total market capitalization of the sector has risen by over 30% since the beginning of the year, representing a sharp turnaround compared to last year's weakness.

Significant gains indicate a renewed appetite for speculation and may suggest a return of retail investors after a period of stagnation during the holidays.

A growing gap has emerged between the Federal Reserve and financial markets regarding the path of U.S. interest rates in 2026. While the Federal Reserve signals caution about further cuts, markets are betting on two to three cuts this year.

At the heart of this separation lies an uncomfortable paradox: President Donald Trump's push to cut interest rates may be influenced by the very inflation that threatens his political survival.

Reported losses from cryptocurrency phishing attacks decreased by 83% in 2025, amounting to about 84 million dollars compared to approximately 494 million dollars the previous year.

According to a new annual report from the web security company 3 Scam Sniffer, it seems that incidents of "signature phishing" are on the decline. However, the company warned that this apparent decrease hides a darker reality of more sophisticated actors.

The price of Ethereum is approaching a critical technical moment as it trades near the upper limit of a descending wedge. The slow but steady increase of Ethereum has placed the currency on the brink of a breakout.

This momentum is widely attributed to the Fusaka upgrade, which was activated on December 3 and aims to improve scalability while reducing layer two costs, a long-standing issue for Ethereum.

MicroStrategy continues to rewrite the rules of private equity and capital markets, leveraging Bitcoin to achieve what traditional funds have largely failed to accomplish for over a decade.

According to Chaitanya Jain, Bitcoin Strategy Director at MicroStrategy, the company has managed to address two ongoing challenges in private equity.

The long-awaited Bitcoin stock in Venezuela has sharply emerged after the operation led by the United States in January 2026, which resulted in the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro.

Intelligence reports suggest that the country may have amassed a "shadow reserve" ranging between 600,000 and 660,000 Bitcoin, valued between 60 billion and 67 billion dollars, making it one of the largest Bitcoin holders globally.

The price of World Liberty Financial Company has continued its rise that began in mid-December 2025, marking new gains during the past week.

The Trump Family token reacted sharply after former U.S. President Donald Trump launched an attack on Venezuela and arrested Nicolás Maduro. This geopolitical development introduced volatility to the market, driving WLFI towards its recent highs.

The $70 million Jupiter Exchange buyback campaign in 2025 failed to stop the ongoing pressure on the JUP token, which still faces $1.2 billion in upcoming unlocks.

The token has dropped 89% from its peak, highlighting the limitations of traditional buyback strategies in a market characterized by significant emissions, ongoing unlocks, and selling pressure.

The price of Bitcoin has risen in the new year, supported by renewed optimism and strong inflows for instant exchange-traded funds. The king of cryptocurrencies pushed the rise despite geopolitical tensions following the American strike on Venezuela.

Markets remained resilient, indicating that investors prioritized liquidity trends and institutional demand over short-term macro uncertainty.

BitMine's proposal to significantly increase the number of authorized shares has sparked growing reactions among shareholders, even as the company strengthens Ethereum as a core asset in its treasury.

While Tom Lee framed this move as a long-term flexibility play rather than an immediate dilution event, an increasing number of investors are raising uncomfortable questions about the structure, timing, and incentives.

The price of PIPPIN surged sharply over the past 24 hours, achieving a 31% increase after days of bearish performance. This rebound aligns with improving macro indicators across the meme coin sector.

While this move attracted attention, traders remain cautious, wondering if the rise could develop into a sustained reversal in direction.

Coinbase cuts its direct ties with cash currencies in Argentina. This decision disrupts a key gateway for locals seeking refuge in stablecoins linked to the dollar amid ongoing inflation exceeding 100%.

The American trading platform informed its customers that, effective January 31, it will suspend all peso conversions to stablecoins and local bank transfers. The company has granted its users a 30-day period to withdraw funds.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, stated that privacy technologies and new data handling have effectively addressed the long-standing scalability challenges of blockchain.

Nevertheless, he warned that the full activation of security for these developments is still years away.

Buterin lays out a roadmap for 2030 to ensure complete security

A series of suspicious bets made over $630,000 on Polymarket after betting on the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

This activity led to a swift legislative response in Washington, where lawmakers moved to prohibit federal officials from trading in prediction markets.

Lawmakers are moving to prevent officials from entering prediction markets

The price of Pi Coin has attempted a short-term recovery after recent weakness, showing moderate upward movement. While buying interest has improved, the broader overall outlook remains cautious.

Structural indicators suggest that the recent rise may be corrective, leaving the altcoin vulnerable to renewed downward pressure if momentum falters.

Investors in Pay coins are showing optimism.

MYX Finance price recorded a strong increase over the past 24 hours, jumping by nearly 87% at its peak. This sharp move came after rising expectations around MYX Finance V2.

Markets expect that the upcoming upgrade will allow users to launch perpetual contract markets immediately, fueling speculation that has sharply accelerated today.

MYX token holders support the rise

The price of Zcash is in a steady upward trend, as it pushes upward within a rising wedge formation. This structure often indicates a potential breakout, attracting the attention of traders.

However, the rising momentum faces some challenges as weak investor sentiment threatens to undermine the momentum despite the technically constructive price pattern.

Zcash holders are showing mixed signals.

The Bitcoin ATM network in the United States faced an existential regulatory assessment as federal data identified these machines as a primary channel for financial fraud.

Americans lost more than 333 million dollars in 2025 due to fraud that passed through cryptocurrency kiosks.

Fraud through Bitcoin ATMs is prompting policy changes