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01/18/2026 10:18 AM Evernorth Targets Q1 2026 Nasdaq Listing to Offer Institutional XRP Access Through XRPN Stock
TLDR: Evernorth’s XRPN ticker will allow institutions to gain XRP exposure through traditional stock purchases. The company plans active treasury management with DeFi strategies to generate yield beyond price appreciation. Improved regulatory clarity and stronger policy support create favorable conditions for institutional adoption. The model eliminates custody complexity by handling private keys and compliance on [...]
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01/18/2026 09:42 AM DOJ Seeks to Recover $200,000 Stolen in Tinder Crypto Pig Butchering Scam
TLDR: DOJ filed civil forfeiture to recover 200,000 USDT stolen through Tinder cryptocurrency romance scam Massachusetts victim transferred $504,353 to fraudulent platform after meeting scammer on Tinder FBI seized cryptocurrency account in June 2025 containing approximately $200,000 in Tether Scammer posed as financial advisor named Nino Martin to gain victim trust before fraud began [...]
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01/18/2026 09:07 AM Vietnam Police Arrest Seven in $532K Cross-Border Crypto Scam Posing as Nasdaq
TLDR: Seven Vietnamese nationals arrested for operating fake Nasdaq crypto platform from Cambodia’s Bavet city. Scammers used Telegram and Zalo groups with fake accounts to simulate trading and lure investors. Police seized $532,800 in cash, devices with fraud scripts, gold rings, and six land title deeds. Two victims lost over $42,000 each as funds were [...]
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01/18/2026 09:07 AM Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2027: Crypto Scammers Shut Down as DeepSnitch AI Offers the Ultimate Alpha Ahead of XLM’s Average Rally
A Telegram-based escrow service linked to an illicit online marketplace is closing down operations after refunding more than $130 million in stablecoins. This disruption of a major fraud hub indicates a flight to safety, forcing investors to re-evaluate their portfolios. While the Shiba Inu price prediction remains clouded by bearish sentiment, the smart money is moving [...]
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01/18/2026 04:32 AM Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on Eight European Nations in Greenland Acquisition Push
TLDR: Trump will impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June 2026. The tariffs target Denmark and allies until a deal is reached for the complete purchase of Greenland territory. Trump cites national security and advanced defense systems as critical reasons for acquiring Greenland now. The U.S. has [...]
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01/18/2026 04:09 AM Why Institutional Capital Chooses Gold Over Bitcoin Amid Yen Currency Crisis
TLDR: Yen’s managed devaluation artificially strengthens the dollar, creating headwinds for Bitcoin price action. Gold has surged 61.4% while Bitcoin stagnates as institutions prioritize safety amid currency uncertainty. Institutional capital requires weaker dollar conditions before rotating from gold into cryptocurrency assets. Resolution of Japan’s currency crisis represents the macro clarity needed to unlock institutional Bitcoin [...]
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01/18/2026 03:57 AM Solana Must Keep Evolving or Die, Says Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko
TLDR: Yakovenko declares Solana must never stop iterating to remain relevant and useful to developers and users. Protocol changes should solve real problems rather than please everyone, requiring careful selection of priorities. Future Solana versions may come from new contributors beyond Anza, Labs, or Foundation Development teams. SIMD governance votes could eventually fund GPU resources [...]
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01/18/2026 03:29 AM Scott Bessent Links Powell Probe to Construction Incompetence, Calls for Fed Overhaul
TLDR: Justice Department launches criminal probe into Powell over congressional testimony on renovations. Bessent calls Federal Reserve overhaul essential, citing lack of accountability despite market influence. Trump completes final interviews for Powell replacement, announcement expected before or after Davos trip. Kevin Hassett removed from Fed chair race as Trump prefers him to stay as Economic [...]
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01/17/2026 11:37 PM Ethereum Derivatives Momentum Surges While Binance Records Heavy Selling Pressure
TLDR: Ethereum derivatives power index climbed to +0.088 on January 16, matching October levels when ETH traded above $4,600 Binance recorded -$440M in net taker volume over two days, signaling potential institutional distribution patterns The October parallel proved bearish as ETH dropped nearly 40% following similar derivative momentum readings Rising momentum combined with negative net [...]
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01/17/2026 11:05 PM XRP Funding Rates Turn Negative as ETF Vaults Hold Over 800 Million Tokens
TLDR: XRP funding rate stands at -0.00323 with both 30-day and 50-day moving averages trending sharply downward currently. Negative funding spikes historically mark local bottoms and precede relief rallies rather than sustained selling pressure. Over 800 million XRP tokens now locked in ETF vaults, approaching the 1 billion milestone mark in coming period. Short-heavy positioning [...]
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