Dogecoin has risen by about 28% over the past four days, pushing the meme-inspired cryptocurrency back to a critical decision point on higher timeframes. Analysts say the move looks strong, but they are divided on whether the rally will continue or fade after meeting key resistance levels. Several market watchers, including Matt Hughes, Byzantine General, and Cantonese Cat, argue the recent rise does not yet resemble a classic “dead cat bounce.” Instead, they suggest a short pullback could occur before any further gains, provided Dogecoin holds above an important technical level near $0.138. On the weekly chart, Hughes points to…
Author: Sazid Kabir
Read More
Ethereum processed a record $8 trillion in stablecoin transactions during the final quarter of 2025, marking the highest quarterly volume ever recorded on the network. The figure, reported by Cointelegraph and based on data from Token Terminal, highlights Ethereum’s growing role as a settlement layer for digital finance. The volume represents a sharp increase from about $4 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, meaning activity doubled within six months. Analysts say the rise reflects broader use of stablecoins for payments, asset settlement, and decentralised finance, rather than short-term trading alone. Active Ethereum addresses also reached a new all-time high…
Patos ($PATOS), a new meme coin built on the Solana blockchain, is preparing to launch simultaneously on four trading platforms. The token is expected to list on Uniswap, AzBit, BitStorage, and Dex-Trade, a setup analysts describe as unusual in the meme coin market. The simultaneous listing, dubbed the “Quad Launch”, is designed to maximize exposure and liquidity. Supporters of the project say it could give Patos an early advantage in a highly competitive meme coin sector. Why the “Quad Launch” Matters Most meme coins begin trading on a single decentralised exchange, limiting early access and trading volume. By launching on…
BONK, a Shiba Inu-themed meme coin built on the Solana blockchain, has posted strong gains at the start of 2026. The token has risen between 10% and 30% in the first days of the year, tracking a wider recovery across the meme coin market. Trading activity increased sharply, with daily volumes climbing above $300m in some sessions. BONK recorded daily gains of between 10% and 22%, with occasional larger spikes, as speculative interest returned after a quieter end to 2025. The broader meme coin sector has also rebounded, with its total market value rising to an estimated $39bn to $45bn.…
The frog-themed cryptocurrency PEPE has risen sharply at the start of 2026, gaining between 20% and 34% in the first days of the year, according to market data. The move comes amid renewed interest in meme coins after a difficult 2025 for the sector. The rally followed a high-profile prediction from crypto trader James Wynn, who said PEPE could reach a market value of $69bn by the end of 2026. PEPE’s current market capitalisation is estimated at between $1.7bn and $2.5bn. The claim helped drive heavy buying, with daily trading volumes jumping to between $600m and $1.6bn and triggering millions…
XRP has started 2026 with significant momentum, leaving behind the multi-year Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit that capped its growth. The market is now focusing on institutional adoption and stablecoin expansion. The SEC lawsuit resolution in late 2025 officially classified XRP as a non-security for secondary sales, clearing the way for U.S. Spot XRP ETFs, which have already seen over $1.4 billion in net inflows since November 2025. This has removed much of the institutional “fear” that previously limited adoption. Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is emerging as a central ecosystem pillar. Over 68 million RLUSD were minted in early January, signaling…
Solana (SOL) has started 2026 with strong institutional adoption and upcoming technical upgrades, showing resilience after a volatile end to 2025. The network is preparing for its Alpenglow upgrade in the first half of 2026. This upgrade aims to reduce transaction finality to 100–150 milliseconds, faster than traditional payment systems like Visa. Alpenglow will also remove validator voting fees, making it easier for smaller validators to participate and further decentralize the network. Solana’s Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem has reached $873.3 million in early January. Key milestones include: Western Union integrating its stablecoin on Solana, Circle minting 750 million USDC, and…
The price of Bitcoin rose above $91,000 on Sunday, gaining over 1%, even as global attention focused on the dramatic US military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Bitcoin briefly dipped toward $89,000 immediately after the January 3 operation but quickly recovered, showing muted risk-off selling compared to past geopolitical shocks. Analysts say this reflects Bitcoin’s growing resilience and maturity as a financial asset. BTC remains above its 21-day moving average, near $88,500–$89,500, providing short-term support and signaling potential for further gains in early 2026. Market observers noted limited initial weekend reactions but warned of possible volatility spikes…
Crypto phishing losses dropped 83% in 2025, falling to $83.85 million from $494 million in 2024, according to a Scam Sniffer report. The number of victims also fell 68%, from 332,000 in 2024 to 106,106 in 2025. Large thefts over $1 million became much less common, dropping from 30 cases to 11, while the largest single theft fell 88.3% to $6.5 million. Most losses happened during the third quarter, when crypto markets were active. Q3 losses totaled $31.04 million across 39,886 victims, with August and September alone accounting for $23.95 million. The average loss per victim in Q3 was $778,…
Patos Meme Coin has confirmed a listing agreement with the cryptocurrency exchange Dex-Trade, marking a key step ahead of its public market debut. The announcement was made on Saturday as the project enters the final stage of its presale. Dex-Trade is a centralised crypto exchange with users across several regions. The listing will allow Patos tokens to be traded openly once presale sales are completed. The confirmation gives investors a clear timeline. Until trading begins, Patos tokens remain available at a fixed presale price. Once listed, prices will be determined by market demand and supply. Dex-Trade is considered a mid-tier…