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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has forecasted that Bitcoin (BTC) could decline toward the $58,000–$62,000 zone, implying a 33–37% correction from current price levels of around $92,400.His prediction comes as Bitcoin continues to display multiple bearish signals, with other analysts also flagging the risk of further downside.Sponsored Peter Brandt Warns Bitcoin May Drop Based on Technical PatternsIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), Brandt stated that Bitcoin could move lower to the $58,000 to $62,000 range. The accompanying chart indicates that his outlook is based on a rising wedge pattern that has developed over the past 2 months. “58k to $62k…

Bitcoin could emerge as a long-term winner if global authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, even if the immediate fallout triggers a severe financial shock.Over the weekend, reports emerged that Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the Bank of England, urged Governor Andrew Bailey to consider contingency planning for a scenario in which the US government, or another credible authority, releases definitive evidence that humanity is not alone.In her analysis, the risk is not just market chaos. It is a fast-moving confidence shock that could propagate from asset prices into the plumbing of everyday life, potentially causing bank…

The meme coins have had a rough week to say the least, as the broader market exhibited neutral to bearish cues. While many tokens are still suffering losses, others are close to a reversal.BeInCrypto has analysed three such meme coins that the investors should watch as January nears its end.Sponsored SponsoredPonke (PONKE)PONKE ranked among the weakest performers this week after sliding 21% to trade near $0.0474. The meme coin remains above the $0.0454 support level, limiting further downside for now. Short-term price action reflects heavy selling, but stabilization suggests immediate capitulation has not occurred.Despite the decline, PONKE continues to hold…

Cardano whales have bought 210 million ADA in three weeks as the price falls to $0.36, signaling a possible shift despite bearish sentiment. Over the last three weeks, large Cardano (ADA) holders have accumulated more than 210 million tokens, according to blockchain data shared by analyst Ali Martinez. This activity has emerged during a period of price weakness, with ADA falling by over 7% in the last 24 hours and trading near $0.36. The token has traded between $0.36 and $0.4 in the past 24 hours, with a broader 7-day range of $0.36 to $0.43. Market pressure has increased amid…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage In his latest Greed & Fear note on Friday, Jefferies’ Christopher Wood raised fresh concerns, saying the emergence of quantum computing could one day put Bitcoin’s entire system at risk, prompting Wood to exit his BTC allocation, shifting funds to gold and silver. Wood does not believe the quantum issue will significantly affect BTC prices in the near term. However, he believes that the “store of value” concept is clearly on a less solid foundation from the view of a long-term portfolio. Bloomberg reports that Christopher Wood,…

In brief DTCC affirmed its vision for tokenized securities is interoperable. DTCC’s Nadine Chakar underscored risk and costs as factors. The company plans to issue tokens first on Canton Network. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s vision for tokenized securities isn’t tethered to any single network, even if it’s admittedly rooted in the past.The firm that processes roughly $10 trillion of securities transactions every day is keeping an open mind as it fleshes out its tokenized securities offering, but risk and data standards remain paramount, according to Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets Nadine Chakar.During a virtual forum on Thursday,…

The investigator said the attacker swapped funds into Monero and moved BTC across chains using Thorchain.Onchain investigator ZachXBT said a victim lost more than $282 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) in a scam involving a hardware wallet earlier this month.In a post on X, ZachXBT said the theft happened on Jan. 10, 2026, around 11 p.m. UTC, and involved about 2.05 million LTC and 1,459 BTC. He said the victim was tricked in a social engineering scam.The theft was reported as major crypto prices were slightly higher on the day. Litecoin (LTC) was trading around $74.57, up…

Finseta announced a revenue increase to £12.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, representing a 9% rise from the previous year’s £11.4 million. This growth rate marks a slowdown from the 26% expansion seen in 2024, when the company’s revenue reached £11.3 million. The forex and payments provider, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: FIN), reported an increase in active customers to 1,101, up from 1,059 in 2024. However, the customer count had stabilized since mid-year, indicating a plateau in new client acquisition in the latter half. The revenue mix has shifted significantly, with corporate…

Terrill Dicki Jan 17, 2026 01:38 OpenAI introduces new U18 Principles to its Model Specification, establishing age-appropriate AI safety guidelines for teenage ChatGPT users ages 13-17. OpenAI has updated its Model Specification—the rulebook governing ChatGPT’s behavior—with new “U18 Principles” specifically designed to protect teenage users. The December 2025 update, developed with input from the American Psychological Association, establishes how the AI assistant should interact with users ages 13 to 17.The move follows OpenAI’s Teen Safety Blueprint unveiled in November 2025 and comes as major tech companies face mounting pressure over youth safety. Meta expanded its own AI safety tools for…

From missile strikes to protests, Iran’s political shocks repeatedly triggered crypto spikes. Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem reached a total activity of more than $7.78 billion in 2025, expanding at a faster pace for most of the year compared to 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The growth occurred against a backdrop of intensifying political, economic, and security pressures on the country, including sanctions, high inflation, domestic unrest, and escalating regional conflict. Wars, Protests, and a Plunging Currency In its latest report this week, Chainalysis stated that Iran’s crypto activity has increasingly followed major political and geopolitical…