Author: JUAN MENDE
Tech & Crypto Enthusiast | IP Lawyer turned Marketer. > Currently driving growth and content strategy as an editor at Cryptopress and other crypto projects. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex digital projects and clear, engaging content.
Former Mayor Eric Adams launched the NYC Token on Solana, aiming to fund anti-hate initiatives, but the project quickly faced scrutiny.
The token’s market cap peaked at $580 million before plummeting 80% following a $2.5 million USDC liquidity withdrawal linked to the deployer.
On-chain analysts allege a rug pull, while the team claims the moves were for price stability rebalancing.
Former New York City Mayor Eric...
Monero Hits New All-Time High as Privacy Coin Demand Surges Amid Zcash Governance Woes
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Monero (XMR) reached a new all-time high of $595.96 on January 12, 2026, its first peak since 2018.
The rally follows capital rotation from Zcash after a governance dispute led to the development team’s departure.
Privacy coins are gaining traction amid broader market liquidity improvements, though regulatory risks persist.
Monero, the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has shattered its previous price records,...
Bank of America and Goldman Sachs Upgrade Coinbase to Buy, Highlighting Expansion Beyond Crypto
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Bank of America upgraded Coinbase to Buy with a $340 price target, implying nearly 40% upside.
Goldman Sachs raised its rating to Buy, setting a $303 target amid structural growth shifts.
Analysts emphasize Coinbase’s push into new areas like equities trading, prediction markets, and real-world asset tokenization.
Coinbase Global Inc. has garnered positive attention from major Wall Street institutions, underscoring...
Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs in Surprise Crypto Push
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Morgan Stanley submitted S-1 filings for spot Bitcoin and Solana Trusts on January 6, 2026.
A subsequent filing introduced a spot Ethereum Trust with staking exposure.
The moves represent the first attempt by a major U.S. bank to issue its own spot crypto ETFs.
Analysts described the filings as a ‘shocker,’ highlighting strong client demand and growing legitimacy for crypto products.
Morgan Stanley has taken...
Bitcoin, Crypto adoption, Ethereum, Front page, News, Solana
Shiny Coins #4 – Early 2026 Fear Lingers as Privacy, DeFi, and Layer-1s Start to Shine
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The crypto market is in a delicate spot as of January 9, 2026: Bitcoin is trading around $90,200, showing minor pullbacks this week but holding firm above the key $90K support after brief dips. Dominance sits at approximately 58.5%, slightly up as risk appetite contracts. Total market cap hovers near $3.08T, with modest sideways action overall. The Fear & Greed Index reads around 27–41 (deep in Fear territory), reflecting lingering...






