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 resilient trading environment for both professional and emerging traders. As Phemex’s signature recurring league, Apex Season 3 breaks the traditional “winner-takes-all” mold often dominated by high-capital whales. Through a sophisticated multi-track ranking system — spanning Daily, Weekly, and Monthly leaderboards — the competition levels the playing…
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January 15 AI agent marketplace launch is driving renewed Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) demand. Rising users, revenue, and partnerships support Virtuals Protocol’s growth. Bullish technicals and long positioning are accelerating VIRTUAL price momentum. The Virtuals Protocol price is surging as focus shifts to AI crypto ecosystems. Today, VIRTUAL crypto has surged by 22.3%, emerging as one of the strongest daily gainers, outperforming much of the broader crypto market. At the time of writing, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) was trading around the $1.00–$1.05 range. This price action is not random, and several aligned catalysts are driving momentum higher. January 15 catalyst puts Virtuals…
Key Takeaways Jupiter has introduced the JupUSD stablecoin, backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL and USDC, to serve as universal collateral across its platforms. Jupiter will integrate JupUSD across its suite, including lending vaults, DCA tools, perps collateral, and prediction market settlement. Share this article Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator, has launched JupUSD, a reserve-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar designed to serve as unified collateral across its entire product ecosystem.The token is built with infrastructure from Ethena Labs and secured through institutional-grade custody via Porto by Anchorage Digital.JupUSD’s initial reserve composition includes 90% backing via USDtb, a GENIUS-compliant stablecoin…
Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event forms part of Taisu Ventures’ broader initiative to support early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption. Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation and attendance details are available at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og. Alongside the event announcement, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies that reflect a broader industry trend…
New research from Johns Hopkins University shows that artificial intelligence systems built with designs inspired by biology can begin to resemble human brain activity even before they are trained on any data. The study suggests that how AI is structured may be just as important as how much data it processes. The findings, published in Nature Machine Intelligence, challenge the dominant strategy in AI development. Instead of relying on months of training, enormous datasets, and vast computing power, the research highlights the value of starting with a brain-like architectural foundation. Rethinking the Data Heavy Approach to AI “The way that…
The memecoin market underwent a brutal reset in 2025, resulting in one of the steepest declines since the sector became a dominant force in crypto speculation. After a euphoric memecoin mania that peaked in November 2024 and ultimately collapsed, selling pressure steadily took over. Liquidity dried up, momentum waned, and most meme coins went into extended drawdowns, significantly underperforming the overall market. Related books Memecoin dominance in the altcoin market continued to erode throughout the year as risk appetite waned. By December 2025, this dominance had fallen to historic lows. This reflects widespread capitulation among individual participants and a clear…
Jan 04, 2026 20:38 BCH trading at $642.20, down 1.6% from yesterday’s peak of $654.62 as traders take profits after this week’s significant surge amid broader crypto market rally. Quick Take • BCH trading at $642.20 (down 1.6% in 24h) • Consolidating after Thursday’s 7.6% surge to $654.62 weekly high • Testing middle Bollinger Band support around $596 level • Following Bitcoin’s modest decline while maintaining bullish structure Market Events Driving Bitcoin Cash Price Movement Bitcoin Cash is experiencing natural profit-taking following Thursday’s impressive 7.6% rally that pushed BCH price from $609.44 to $654.62. The surge coincided with a broader…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $91,000, hitting its highest value since December 12. The rally in Bitcoin influenced the broader crypto market, with other cryptocurrencies like Ether, XRP, BNB, and Solana also posting gains. Share this article Bitcoin has climbed back above $91,000 to the surprise of many who expected a deeper pullback following the US military intervention in Venezuela and Trump’s Saturday address on the situation.The leading crypto asset is trading at $91,346, per CoinGecko, after bouncing back to $90,000 on Friday and holding steady through Saturday despite geopolitical volatility. It is now at its highest level since December…
While tech stocks were busy setting records in 2025, the executives behind those companies were equally busy turning their paper fortunes into actual cash — more than $16 billion worth, according to Bloomberg’s analysis of insider trading data. Jeff Bezos led the way. The Amazon founder sold 25 million shares for $5.7 billion in June and July, right around the time he was getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez in Venice. Oracle’s former CEO Safra Catz wasn’t far behind at $2.5 billion, followed by Michael Dell at $2.2 billion. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang watched his company become the world’s first $5 trillion…
My name is Godspower Owie and I was born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with three brothers. They have always been my idols and mentors, helping me grow and understand how to live. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They always supported me in good times and bad and never left my side when I was lost in this world. Honestly, having such great parents makes me feel safe. I wouldn't trade my parents for anything else in this world. I was introduced to the world of cryptocurrencies three years ago and became…