January 31, 2026
Bitcoin

Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood

After remaining relatively sideways through the Christmas and New Year’s weeks, the bitcoin price made a small move higher over this past weekend. Bitcoin price closed the week at $91,489, just above the short-term resistance level at $91,400. If bulls can sustain above this level, they should take another run at the $94,000 resistance level

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Crypto

Rotating capital eyes altcoins from Solana to Sui in early cycle shift

Early market rotation sends attention from majors to altcoins like Solana spanning L1s, privacy tokens, and new narratives like APEMARS, Sui, Hyperliquid, and Hedera. Summary Market enters an early rotation phase as attention shifts from Bitcoin and Ethereum toward a basket of altcoins across infrastructure, payments, and privacy and Solana continues to trade.​ Newer narratives such as

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Ethereum

eth2 validator launchpad 🚀 | Ethereum Foundation Blog

After months of hard work from the eth2 research team, along with Consensys and DeepWork Studio, we’re happy to announce the release of the eth2 validator launchpad (testnet version). We’re releasing it now so that you can keep track of, and make deposits into, the upcoming Medalla multi-client testnet. But we’ll continue to fine-tune the

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Bitcoin

Phemex Catalyzes 2026 Market Momentum with Dual Strategic Initiatives for Trader Empowerment

APIA, Samoa, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has unveiled a strategic dual-track program designed to bolster the trading ecosystem amidst a resurgent crypto landscape in early 2026. By simultaneously launching Apex Competition Season 3 and the New Year Futures Boost, the exchange reinforces its commitment to fostering a meritocratic and

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Crypto

Stablecoin neobank Kontigo hit by $340K USDC hack, vows 100% reimbursement

Venezuela-focused stablecoin neobank Kontigo has announced plans to compensate customers after over $340,000 in USDC was drained from customer wallets in a security breach. Summary Kontigo said more than $340,000 in USDC was stolen after unauthorized access. Over 1000 costumes have been affected by the incident. The firm has vowed to fully reimburse all users.

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Ethereum

The 1.x Files: GHOST in the Stack Machine

Ethereum can be simple enough to understand from a bird’s-eye view: Decentralized applications powered by the same sort of crypto-economic guarantees that underpin Bitcoin. But once you’ve zoomed in to, say, a street-level view, things get complicated rapidly. Even assuming one has a strong grasp on proof-of-work, it’s not immediately clear how that translates to

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Bitcoin

Riyadh to Host Global AI Show 2026: Where Minds and Machines Meet

Riyadh is set to become the global stage for modern artificial intelligence with the upcoming Global AI Show (GAIS), beginning from 09-10 February 2026. Organized by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the event offers the latest breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and automation, and provides a platform for companies and thought

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Crypto

Bitcoin price nears $95K but Sharpe ratio raises concerns

Bitcoin price climbed toward the $95,000 even as risk-adjusted returns continued to weaken. Summary Bitcoin price is up 7.5% this week but remains well below its September peak. Trading and derivatives volume are rising faster than open interest. A falling Sharpe ratio suggests the rally lacks strong risk-adjusted support. Bitcoin traded at $93,810 at press

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Ethereum

Ethereum.org Translation Program: Milestone and Updates

Your browser does not support the video tag. Today we’re excited to celebrate a huge milestone – Ethereum.org now supports 30 languages! 🎉🎉🎉 Since we launched the Website Translation Program seven months ago, we’ve seen how decentralized collaboration can result in a significant impact in the ecosystem, benefiting hundreds of thousands of community members around

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Lithosphere News Releases

KaJ Labs Strengthens Long-Term Vision for Interoperable AI and Blockchain Development

Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – January 6, 2026) – KaJ Labs has strengthened its long-term imaginative and prescient for interoperable synthetic intelligence and blockchain growth, emphasizing scalable infrastructure and ecosystem-wide collaboration. The initiative displays KaJ Labs’ continued dedication to constructing decentralized applied sciences that may function seamlessly throughout networks whereas supporting sustained innovation and adoption.

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