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CoinGecko CEO and co-founder Bobby Ong has released a statement regarding the platform's future. He emphasized operational strength as well as a continuous commitment to transparency and long-term growth.

This statement emerges as rumors have surfaced that CoinGecko is examining a possible sale.

Coingecko reaffirms long-term goals despite possible sale

Latest reports, citing individuals familiar with the matter, suggest that CoinGecko, an independent crypto data aggregator, is considering a potential sale at a valuation of around $500 million.

Crypto whales are currently increasing their stake in Chainlink (LINK), as the second spot ETF linked to the altcoin has launched this week.

The increased involvement of institutions and large investors shows growing confidence in Chainlink's future. Nevertheless, LINK has dropped by more than one percent in the last 24 hours, which is also due to the overall market downturn.

Bitwise Chainlink ETF starts with $2.59 million in inflows

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF (ticker: CLNK) has been trading on the NYSE Arca since January 14th. CLNK has an annual management fee of 0.34 percent. However, Bitwise waives this fee for the first three months, provided the fund manages assets up to $500 million.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its review of the Zcash Foundation. It has informed the foundation that it does not plan any enforcement actions or additional regulations in this matter.

With this, a long-standing legal uncertainty that had accompanied Zcash for over two years is now resolved.

Two years of investigations come to an end

The news caused a price increase for ZEC. The token was around $440 and rose approximately 13 percent in a single day. Trading volume was high, as traders anticipated lower risk due to the new regulations.

The increasing use of AI-powered tools to create deepfake content is raising more concerns about public safety.

As the technology becomes increasingly better and accessible to many people, there are also questions about the reliability of visual identity verification systems used by central crypto platforms.

Governments are taking action against deepfakes

Deceptive videos spread quickly on social networks, intensifying concerns about a new wave of misinformation and fabricated content. The growing misuse of such technology is increasingly threatening public safety and personal integrity.

After the Ethereum price rose above the $3,300 mark, Ethereum is now testing a key technical zone. This could indicate whether the market is preparing for a rise towards $4,000 or whether another correction is imminent.

Moreover, key indicators are showing new hope for the year 2026. This suggests that a move towards $4,000 may be possible.

Ethereum tests key $3,450 hurdle – is the $4,000 mark now in sight?

The Ethereum price has already overcome a significant hurdle after surpassing the $3,300 mark. However, an important test lies ahead. Ethereum must reclaim $3,450. According to analyst Ted Pillows, the path to $4,000 could then follow quickly.

Solana forecast for Thursday, January 15, 2026: The Solana price has risen by around 27% since the bullish bounce. Will it continue to climb higher?

Can Solana rise even higher? Currently, Solana is still in a correction phase. Solana must overcome critical resistance levels to end the correction phase.

Bitcoin price forecast on YouTube!

The Solana price managed to break through the 50-day EMA resistance

Since Solana bounced bullishly from the Golden Ratio support around $116, the price has already risen by approximately 27%. Despite the Death Cross on the daily chart, the trend has been strongly upward since mid-December.

Base, Coinbase's self-custody wallet and on-chain app ecosystem, is changing its strategy and now prioritizes trading first.

Since its launch in July 2025, hundreds of thousands of people have been using the Base app. They trade, save, develop, and pay on the chain.

Base App now focuses on trading – mini-apps and creator coins will remain

Jesse Pollak, the developer of Base, has announced the change. From now on, the app will place greater emphasis on tradable assets.

The XAG price has risen above $90 per ounce for the first time in history. At dealers, a US Silver Eagle now costs over $100 per coin.

This development led to an unusual decision: The US Mint has stopped all silver sales to collectors.

US Mint halts sales due to strong silver demand

Officials mentioned strong price fluctuations and the difficulty of pricing products correctly. This indicates bottlenecks in physical silver and no speculative exaggeration.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has acted against an alleged cryptocurrency scam in Maharashtra. Investors have reportedly lost over 4.25 Crore Rs. (approximately 472,000 USD).

The agency conducted searches on January 7 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, at three locations in Nagpur.

India's investigators are focusing on 'Ether Trade Asia' over cryptocurrency fraud

According to the press release, these locations are linked to Nished Mahadeo Rao Wasnik and his associates. The ED stated that Wasnik led a group allegedly operating an unauthorized online platform called 'Ether Trade Asia'.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said late Tuesday that the company can no longer support the U.S. Senate's version of the crypto market structure bill after politicians made sweeping changes to the CLARITY Act.

He said the Senate's banking committee draft "destroys important parts of the market structure" and creates risks for tokenized stocks, DeFi, stablecoins, and open crypto markets.

CLARITY Act: New changes surprise crypto community

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren demands that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) delay the review of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) application for a national trust bank charter. This should remain in effect until the President sells his shares in the company.

In a letter to OCC Chief Jonathan Gould, Warren emphasized unprecedented conflicts of interest. In her view, these arise due to the Trump family's involvement in the project.

Warren urges the OCC to delay the WLFI banking license

Goldman Sachs believes that global stock prices will continue to rise in 2026. The bank expects an 11% return over the next 12 months – dividends are already included. This increase is expected to be supported by earnings growth and broad economic growth.

Since traditional markets continue to move upward, an important question arises: Will digital assets such as crypto follow stocks or take their own path?

Goldman Sachs: Global Stocks – This Is the Forecast for 2026

Crypto fraud has reached unprecedented levels by 2025: According to Chainalysis, new fraud schemes such as impersonation and AI-based attacks have caused damages of up to 17 billion USD – a worrying signal for the entire industry.

The blockchain data firm has also highlighted a concerning development. An increasing number of fraudsters are using so-called 'impersonation' scams, pretending to be other individuals or companies to deceive unsuspecting users. According to the report, these fraud schemes have increased by nearly 1,400 percent year-on-year.

Crypto market liquidity became uneven in 2025, said market maker Wintermute. Investor capital concentrated on a small group of tokens, while the majority of the market struggled to gain momentum.

As the crypto market breaks away from previous cyclical patterns, the company has identified three key developments. It believes these could enable a broader market recovery in 2026.

Crypto Liquidity 2025: Why the Big Players Are Dominating Now

With BaFin approval under MiCAR, DZ Bank moves to the forefront of the German banking world and enables its partner banks to access crypto trading for the first time under regulation. The launch of the "meinKrypto" platform opens up secure investment opportunities in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Cardano for millions of customers directly through the existing banking system.

After months of preparation, DZ Bank sets new standards for digital assets in Germany. The foundation is based on regulatory security and underscores the growing acceptance of crypto by banks and supervisory authorities alike.

Visa is partnering with BVNK to enable Stablecoin payouts via Visa Direct. The launch begins with USDC on Solana and Ethereum, marking a significant step toward integrating blockchain technologies into global payment networks.

The pilot program allows selected business customers to send digital dollars directly into wallets. Visa demonstrates its leading role in digital payments and expands the possibilities for international transactions.

Visa and BVNK are advancing payment modernization

The Bitcoin price has risen sharply this week: while it was around $91,000 on Monday, it already surpassed $95,000 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows significant amounts of BTC flowing into large exchange wallets.

This clear price movement is sparking discussions. Some believe many are buying at once.

Inflows of $6 billion are driving the Bitcoin price toward $100,000

Data from the on-chain analytics firm Arkham shows: 32,752 BTC flowed into hardware and software wallets on Binance alone; an additional 26,486 BTC arrived at Coinbase.

Ripple has received provisional authorization for an EMI license (Electronic Money Institution) from Luxembourg's financial regulator CSSF. It is already the second regulatory milestone in just one week. Last week, the EMI license came from the UK – now Luxembourg follows. Ripple's European expansion is in full swing.

What the Luxembourg license means

The provisional authorization, issued as a so-called "Green Light Letter," is a key step toward full EMI authorization. With this license, Ripple can scale its payment infrastructure across the entire European Union.

The release of the new draft bill on the crypto market on Monday has disappointed many in the crypto community.

Most critics blame bank lobbyists for the draft. However, a smaller group argues that large crypto firms are primarily benefiting. These companies should actually be advocating for the interests of the entire crypto industry.

Crypto: How the industry is reacting to the 278-page proposal

After months of negotiations, Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has released the text of a new bill for the crypto market. This brings the CLARITY Act closer to its goal of establishing clear rules for trading digital assets.

Concerns are growing in the crypto community regarding the newly launched NYC Token by former New York City mayor Eric Adams. On-chain data shows that a significant amount of liquidity was withdrawn after the launch.

Some in the community speculated that there could be a rug pull. However, the team stated that the movements in liquidity were part of a balancing process.

What lies behind Eric Adams’ NYC Token?

According to reports, Adams unveiled the "NYC Token" at a press event in Times Square. The former mayor said the funds from the altcoin would be used for initiatives against antisemitism and anti-Americanism. He also announced the launch on X (formerly Twitter).