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Dash (DASH) has risen and become the top weekly performer among the 300 largest cryptocurrencies, with an increase of over 100% and even surpassing Monero (XMR).

This moment signals increased demand for privacy coins and highlights DASH's potential to compete with Monero. Growing usage among traders and improved accessibility are further driving this trend.

DASH becomes the most traded privacy coin as weekly gains exceed 100%

BeInCrypto Markets-data shows DASH's value has increased by 102.5% in the past week. Yesterday, this altcoin reached $88.5, the highest price in nearly two months.

Base, the self-custodied wallet and on-chain app ecosystem developed by Coinbase, is now undergoing a strategic shift toward a trading-focused approach.

Since its launch in July 2025, the Base app has attracted hundreds of thousands of users participating in activities such as trading, saving, building, and using the blockchain.

Base App shifts to a trading-focused vision, retains mini-apps and Creator Coins

Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, announced the change and explained that the app will now prioritize demand and distribution for all types of tradable assets.

CoinGecko's CEO and co-founder, Bobby Ong, published a statement about the platform's future. He emphasized operational strength and a continued focus on transparency and long-term growth.

The statement comes amid rumors that CoinGecko is considering a potential sale.

Coingecko reiterates long-term vision following reports of possible sale

No reports, referencing individuals familiar with the matter, suggest that CoinGecko, an independent crypto data aggregator, is considering a potential sale valued at approximately $500 million.

Crypto whales are increasing their exposure to Chainlink (LINK) after the second spot ETF linked to the altcoin launched on the market this week.

The increase in institutional activity and large players signals growing confidence in Chainlink's future. Nevertheless, LINK has dropped over 1% in the last 24 hours, in line with the overall market decline.

Bitwise Chainlink ETF debuts with $2.59 million in crypto inflows

Bitwise Chainlink ETF (ticker: CLNK) began trading on NYSE Arca on January 14. CLNK operates with a management fee of 0.34%. However, Bitwise waives this fee for the first three months on up to $500 million in assets.

Coinbase's sudden decision to withdraw support for the CLARITY Act sent shockwaves through Washington and the cryptocurrency markets. It led to the cancellation of a planned hearing in the Senate Banking Committee and reignited fears that U.S. reform of the cryptocurrency market structure could once again come to a halt.

Although the immediate reaction appeared politically chaotic, the response that followed tells a more nuanced story.

CLARITY Act enters critical negotiation phase after Coinbase withdraws

Internet Computer (ICP) rose over 39% last week and surpassed larger cryptocurrencies as investors reacted to the recently launched MISSION70 whitepaper.

This report proposes comprehensive updates to reduce inflation by at least 70% by the end of 2026. This will be achieved through a combination of increased demand and reduced supply.

Internet Computer tops today's winners amid broader gains in the crypto market

ICP has stood out as one of the best performers in the crypto market. Data from CoinGecko shows ICP has risen nearly 26% in the last 24 hours, placing the token at the top of the list among the top 100 cryptocurrencies.

Monero (XMR) surged to a new high on Wednesday, breaking above $797 as investors flocked to cryptocurrencies with a focus on privacy. The rally concluded a week-long uptrend that lifted XMR by over 50%, making it one of the strongest performers in the crypto market.

The surge lifted Monero's market capitalization above $13 billion, briefly placing it among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Trading volumes also increased significantly as buyers sought exposure.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said late Tuesday that the company can no longer support the Senate's version of the bill on the structure of the crypto market after lawmakers introduced extensive changes to the CLARITY Act.

He says the Senate Banking Committee's draft 'breaks key parts of the market structure' and creates risks for tokenized stocks, DeFi, stablecoins, and open crypto markets.

The CLARITY Act has just changed

Coinbase is tracking its support just hours before the Senate was to send the bill forward for committee review.

Increased use of AI-driven tools to create deepfake content has raised new concerns about public safety.

As the technology becomes more advanced and widely available, questions are also being raised about the reliability of visual identity verification systems used by centralized exchanges.

Governments are taking action against deepfakes

Misleading videos spread rapidly on social media platforms and amplify concerns about a new wave of disinformation and fabricated content. The growing misuse of this technology is increasingly undermining public safety and personal privacy.

Bitcoin rose above $97,000 on Tuesday as large traders returned to the spot market after several weeks of ETF-driven selling. This brings the $100,000 level back into play and signals a shift in who is driving the market.

Recent on-chain and derivatives data shows this rally is not driven by private leverage. Instead, whales are accumulating Bitcoin on spot, while smaller traders chase the rally through futures. This is important because rallies driven by spot buyers often last longer.

Whales are buying while private investors use leverage

US President Donald Trump has portrayed Greenland as a national security priority. Behind this rhetoric, however, the pressure appears closely tied to the interests of the American technology sector.

Greenland's vast territory, rich mineral resources, and small population make the island an attractive gateway to critical resources for advanced industries. In this context, it is no surprise that the U.S. is considering taking over. American technology billionaires were among the key economic supporters of Trump's 2024 campaign. Such support rarely comes without expectations.

The SEC has concluded its review of the Zcash Foundation and informed the nonprofit organization that it does not intend to recommend any enforcement action or other regulatory changes related to this matter.

The decision removes a long-standing legal burden that has followed Zcash for over two years.

A two-year investigation concludes

ZEC surges on the news. The token traded near $440, up about 13% on the day, with high volume as traders priced in lower regulatory risk.

However, this rise came after several days of intense governance turmoil within the Zcash ecosystem, which had previously pushed the token sharply lower.

After breaking above the $3300 level, Ethereum price is now testing a technical zone that could determine whether the market is heading towards $4000 or preparing for a new downturn.

At the same time, key indicators signal renewed hope for 2026, supporting the possibility of a move towards $4000.

Ethereum is testing the key $3,450 resistance level while $4,000 becomes a realistic target

Ethereum price has already broken through a key barrier after rising above $3300, but now faces a crucial test and must reclaim the $3450 level. According to analyst Ted Pillows, the path to $4000 could open quickly if this happens.

Monero has experienced a strong rally. The XMR price has increased by nearly 56% over the last seven days, and even after a cooling-off period, it remains up around 2.7% over the past day. The price is just 1–2% below its all-time high near $721.

If you look at the longer term, the upward trend appears even stronger. Over the past three months, Monero has risen by approximately 120%. The trend clearly points upward, but the key question right now is simple. Will there be a pause before another attempt at an all-time high, or will gravity start to take effect again?

XRP price has experienced a sharp decline in recent hours, triggering panic selling in the market. The drop has reinforced the bearish sentiment as investors have tried to limit their losses.

This aggressive selling has driven XRP into oversold territory, a condition that often attracts investors looking for opportunities for short-term rebound.

XRP holders are selling to avoid losses

On-chain profit-to-loss volume data shows that tap has dominated XRP trading activity over the past 20 days. Many investors sold initially during short price rallies, hoping to exit near cost basis. As the downtrend continued, selling pressure increased to avoid larger losses.

The crypto market gained momentum after U.S. inflation data came in at a steady level. The December CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, largely in line with expectations and showing continued cooling. This reduced pressure for short-term rate cuts and lifted risk sentiment in the markets. Some crypto whales took note.

Nevertheless, movements among whales have been cautious, rather than euphoric. Instead of chasing the pump, large players have increased exposure to three tokens, followed key technical levels, and signaled preparations rather than blind risk-taking.

The crypto market rose sharply today after the U.S. CPI remained stable in December. This led Bitcoin to surge past $95,000 over the past day.

While BTC is trading around this level right now, altcoins that have benefited from this are likely to experience further gains.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins showing potential for further rallies ahead.

Pump.fun (PUMP)

PUMP's price closely follows Bitcoin, with a strong correlation of 0.96 to the market leader in crypto. As long as Bitcoin continues its upward move, the altcoin can benefit from the market strength. Currently, PUMP is trading around $0.00281, reflecting an improved short-term sentiment.

Ethereum is showing renewed strength. The price has risen by nearly 7% in the last 24 hours, extending its recent rally, and is clearly pushing higher on the 12-hour chart.

That move was no coincidence. Ethereum has now broken out of a cup-and-handle formation, a structure that often signals trend continuation when confirmed by volume.

The break puts the $4,000 level back in focus. However, while the structure looks constructive, several momentum and on-chain signals suggest that the potential rally is not without risk.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a purported cryptocurrency scam in Maharashtra, resulting in losses for investors exceeding Rs. 4.25 crore (approximately $472,000).

The agency conducted raids at three locations in Nagpur on January 7 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

India's ED targets "Ether Trade Asia" in cryptocurrency scam investigation

According to the press release, the locations were linked to Nished Mahadeo Rao Wasnik and his associates. ED explained that Wasnik led a group allegedly operating an unauthorized online platform called "Ether Trade Asia".

XRP price rose after reports that Ripple has received provisional approval for an EMI license in Luxembourg.

This regulatory breakthrough marks a new important step for the blockchain payments company as it expands across Europe.

Ripples Europa strategy is becoming clearer – and XRP is within the framework

Ripple disclosed that Luxembourg's financial regulator, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has given a first 'green light' for the EMI license, subject to fulfillment of remaining conditions.