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_Bitcoin trades near $70K as equity correlations steer short-term moves and keep volatility elevated._ _Options data shows choppy risk below $70K, with breakout odds rising after major gamma expiries._ _Valuation models place Bitcoin far below trend, signaling long-term upside despite ma

A bunch of articles keep claiming Grok beats every other AI at picking stocks, so it was time to put that hype on trial. This test comes from Ale’s World of Stocks on YouTube (161K subscribers), and the setup is simple: ask Grok for five stock picks for 2026, split across low, medium, and

Ethereum has unveiled a ‘trillion dollar security dashboard’ that displays the network’s strengths and where it can improve across six security dimensions. These include user experience and infrastructure, where it ranks highly, as well as incident response and the social layer, where it has

Editor’s note: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the second DavosWeb3 roundtable convened a small group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a focused discussion on how decentralized technologies are evolving beyond experimentation. Held at the Financial Times

_CFTC guidance now permits national trust banks to issue payment stablecoins for derivatives collateral use._ _Updated rules align stablecoins with the GENIUS Act and expand regulated access across U.S. financial markets._ _FDIC proposals and CFTC relief signal deeper stablecoin

Recently, the gold and silver markets have experienced intense volatility, sparking increased attention on large tech stocks, especially the software sector. The market value of this sector has evaporated by $2 trillion, and there are doubts about its future trajectory. Goldman Sachs recommends focusing on the real economy, including themes such as U.S. banks, UK real estate, and national security, while also cautioning investors to watch for upcoming Chinese New Year trading opportunities.

In the digital age, the decline of centralized identity systems has driven the rise of decentralized identities (DID). The DID Alliance aims to rebuild digital sovereignty by leveraging distributed ledger technology and modular credit frameworks to restore data ownership to individuals, facilitate cross-border economic cooperation, and reshape future business contracts.

_Key Takeaways_ _BTC swept $60K, triggering $1.31B in liquidations._ _2018 fractal pattern hints at a relief bounce forming._ _$72K–$78

Monero (XMR) experienced significant growth but faced a sharp decline following Bitcoin's downturn, dropping 63.7% in 22 days. Selling pressure prevails, with indicators suggesting a continuation of the bearish trend amid potential price stabilization at certain levels.

Bitcoin markets are experiencing volatility despite anticipated stability from ETFs. Long-term bulls may benefit as Bitcoin cycles through price fluctuations, while traders are advised to stay cautious and adaptable amid mixed analyst predictions.