Author: James Wilson

Silver is leaving cryptocurrencies in the dust, delivering a brutal reversal for the “digital gold” trade as investors pile into physical assets amid trade war fears and geopolitical uncertainty. Summary Silver surged more than 8% on Monday to a record above $110 an ounce. XRP has fallen from roughly 0.10 ounces of silver per token in July 2025 to just over 0.02 today, an 80% drop in seven months. The rally in precious metals has been fueled by intensifying global uncertainty. Silver surged more than 8% on Monday to a record above $110 an ounce, extending a rally that has…

Japan is edging closer to approving spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with regulators signaling that the first products could be cleared for listing as early as 2028. Summary Japan plans to allow spot crypto ETFs as early as 2028, pending regulatory changes. Major financial groups are positioning to launch the first products. Policy reforms and rising investor demand are accelerating the timeline. A report published by Nikkei Asia on Jan. 26 said the Financial Services Agency plans to add cryptocurrencies to the list of assets eligible for ETF products.  If approved, the change would allow funds holding Bitcoin (BTC) and other…

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, GameStop transferred its entire 4,710 Bitcoin holdings worth $420 million to Coinbase Prime. Summary GameStop transferred 4,710 BTC worth $420M to Coinbase Prime, raising treasury questions. Senate Democrats filed amendments to reshape Republican-led crypto legislation. UK FCA entered final consultation stages for nationwide crypto firm regulation. Additionally, Senate Democrats filed amendments to Republican-led cryptocurrency legislation seeking policy concessions, and the UK Financial Conduct Authority reached final consultation stages on comprehensive crypto firm regulation. GameStop Bitcoin transfer raises treasury concerns Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant identified Friday that a wallet labeled GameStop transferred its…

The Dow Jones Index remained in a tight range near its all-time high of $49,705 as traders waited for the first Federal Reserve interest rate decision of the year and the Magnificent 7 earnings. Summary The Dow Jones Index has formed a rising wedge pattern on the daily chart   The Federal Reserve will deliver its first interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday. Many companies, including those in the Magnificent 7, will publish their numbers. The Dow Jones, which tracks 30 top blue-chip companies, was trading at $49,160, up by 35% from its lowest level in 2025, but down…

The Senate delayed consideration of a sweeping US crypto bill again as lawmakers prioritized housing legislation tied to rising living costs. Summary The Senate Banking Committee postponed the crypto bill markup to late as housing takes priority. Lawmakers shifted focus to housing affordability amid Trump administration pressure. Industry groups may gain more time to lobby as crypto legislation stalls. A major US crypto market bill faced another setback this week, as Senate lawmakers shifted attention to housing legislation tied to rising living costs. According to a Jan. 22 Bloomberg report, the Senate Banking Committee was expected to delay its markup…

Solana’s price retreated for two consecutive days on Monday, reaching its lowest point since January 3, as risk-off sentiment spread across financial markets after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on key NATO members. Summary Solana price has formed a cup-and-handle pattern on the daily chart. The ongoing decline is part of the formation of the handle section. Third-party data shows that Solana transactions are soaring. Solana (SOL) token retreated to a low of $130, down by 10% from its highest point this year. This retreat brought its market capitalization to $80 billion, making it the sixth-biggest cryptocurrency in the industry.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP shows bullish divergence as traders debate whether Ripple can lead again or PayFi newcomer Remittix takes lead. Summary Bullish XRP chart signals emerge, but investors question whether legacy tokens can still lead the next altcoin cycle. As XRP eyes a rebound, PayFi newcomer Remittix gains attention as a utility-first “Ripple 2.0” contender. With a live wallet and 2026 launch set, Remittix challenges XRP’s role in crypto payments leadership. XRP news is heating up again, and this time, it’s…

Pump.fun, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad, is shaking up its creator-fee system after realizing last year’s Dynamic Fees V1 incentivized coin creation over the trading activity that fuels the platform. Summary Pump.fun is updating its creator-fee structure after Dynamic Fees V1 incentivized low-risk coin creation over active trading, which is vital for platform health. The platform’s creator fee sharing allows teams to split fees across up to 10 wallets, transfer coin ownership, revoke update authority, and assign fee percentages post-launch. Future updates will adopt a market-based approach, letting traders determine whether a token narrative justifies creator fees, rebalancing incentives heading into…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global tokenization market size reached approximately $1.24 trillion in 2025, a significant increase from $865.54 billion in 2024, with projections for multi-trillion-dollar growth by the end of the decade. This growth was primarily driven by regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions. This is Part Four of a four-part series where I evaluate how tokenized edge cloud streaming and AI are transforming sports and prediction markets betting, which is a rapidly developing immersive experience. Part One: 2025 was…

The market capitalization of tokenized stocks reached $1.2 billion in 2025, with industry analysts drawing comparisons to the early growth trajectory of stablecoins, according to market data from Token Terminal. Summary Tokenized stocks reached a $1.2 billion market cap in 2024. Major launches came from Backed Finance, Nasdaq, Ondo Finance, and Coinbase. Analysts liken the sector’s early growth to that of stablecoins, which expanded into a $300 billion market. Tokenized stocks represent real-world equity shares issued or mirrored on blockchain networks, enabling round-the-clock trading, rapid settlement, and fractional ownership. Market data shows steady growth in early 2024, with significant momentum…