John Bollinger: Bitcoin BB Squeeze Breakout Targets $107,000 Technical analyst John Bollinger said Bitcoin’s recent move following a “BB Squeeze” has shifted momentum back toward buyers, outlining two key resistance levels that could define the next stage of price action. In his comments, Bollinger highlighted that the first target is $100,000, while the second is…
XRP Surges Towards $2.20: Leading Monday Gains And Driving Crypto ETF Inflows XRP opened the first week of 2026 with a sharp move higher, climbing 17% and pushing its price back above the $2.20 level. The jump positioned XRP among the strongest performers in the market at the start of the week. A key driver…
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Grabs Crypto Tax Fights Hawaiʻi’s top court just yanked four tax appeals from lesser benches, consolidating battles by PM & AM Research, Big Island Science Center, Whale Watchers, and others against the state over disputed levies. Oral arguments loom, signaling potential showdowns on tax classifications that could ripple into crypto asset battles…
**Hawaii Supreme Court Grabs Crypto Tax Fights** Hawaii’s top court just yanked four tax appeals from lower benches, consolidating battles by PM & AM Research, Big Island Science Center, and Whale Watchers against the state over disputed levies. This procedural power move signals intense scrutiny ahead—oral arguments loom, potentially reshaping how Hawaii taxes innovative ventures….
Tom Lee calls for new bitcoin record in January, while warning of a volatile 2026 Tom Lee, managing partner and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, said he expects Bitcoin to reach a new all-time high by the end of January 2026, while cautioning that the broader crypto market could face a turbulent year….
**Insurance Dodge Fails: Court Forces Coverage Despite Lies** Nova Casualty sued to void an insurance policy on X.D. Yang & Friends’ Brooklyn property, claiming the owner hid plans for a major gut renovation when applying in 2011. A worker’s 2012 injury lawsuit triggered the claim, but a Nassau County judge ruled December 19 that Nova…
Why 2026 Could Redefine Crypto Market Structure Crypto markets could look meaningfully different in 2026, as liquidity is expected to concentrate across fewer trading venues, according to market participants. The shift is being driven by new regulatory frameworks and growing institutional participation, which are beginning to influence not just who trades, but how trading is…
NY Family Court Rejects Dad’s Bid for Unsupervised Kids Amid Crypto Blind Spot** In a Staten Island courtroom, a divorced dad lost his push for more holiday time with his young kids, as the judge clung to a damning 2023 forensic report flagging emotional volatility and manipulation—despite recent “benign” supervised visits going smoothly. This ruling…
**Foreclosure Foe’s Last-Ditch Gambit Crushed in NY Court** In a swift Brooklyn ruling, Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo denied defendant Sandra Chan’s multi-pronged motion in limine, greenlighting U.S. Bank’s foreclosure push against her property. This procedural smackdown clears the path for trial in a decade-old mortgage dispute, underscoring banks’ resilience against borrower delay tactics. For crypto holders…
Crypto Crystal Ball 2026: Is Wall Street the Industry’s Next Villain? A crypto policy leader said they expect the industry’s long-running tensions with traditional finance to reach a critical point in 2026, driven by rulemaking at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The comment frames 2026 as…
### Court Greenlights Bank Probes in Fraudulent Transfer Rent Clash A New York judge just shot down efforts to block subpoenas for defendants’ bank records in a heated landlord-tenant fraud case, forcing JPMorgan Chase and TD Bank to cough up statements, checks, and signature cards right at trial. This ruling underscores how courts will pierce…
NY Court Shields Property Owners in Slip-and-Fall, But Labor Law Bites Back A New York construction worker slipped on loose protective paper covering stairs at a Manhattan renovation site, suing the property trust owner and general contractors. The court slashed most claims but kept alive strict Labor Law §241(6) liability for a “foreign substance” slip…
Crypto Crystal Ball 2026: Will Ethereum Finally Start Going Parabolic? Ethereum insiders say 2026 could finally spark major ETH value growth as institutions pile in, pointing to a shift in how tokenized assets are being designed and deployed on-chain. The core change described is in tokenization: rather than focusing mainly on static, “wrapped” representations of…
**Foreclosure Flops on Deadline Miss** Brooklyn court boots U.S. Bank’s seven-year foreclosure chase against property owner 574 Lafa Corp., ruling the case abandoned after the bank snoozed past New York’s one-year default judgment deadline. This state-level smackdown highlights procedural traps that can kill even ironclad lender claims, freeing up title fights in messy heir disputes….
Crypto markets rise as meme tokens lead gains; total market cap reaches $3.16 trillion Cryptocurrency markets traded higher, with broad gains reported in the 6% to 9% range for major assets. The global crypto market capitalization rose to $3.16 trillion, up 1.5% on the day, signaling a generally positive session across the sector. While large-cap…
### NY Court Rejects L’Oreal’s Shield in Hair Relaxer Cancer Suit A New York judge just slammed the door on L’Oreal’s attempt to dismiss a bombshell lawsuit from Mayra Garcia, who blames decades of their hair relaxers for her uterine cancer. The ruling keeps alive claims of defective design, failure to warn, and FDCA violations,…
**Court Shields Telecom Data—Crypto Traders Watch Closely** A New York court just greenlit sealing sensitive customer data in the EarthLink vs. Charter Communications showdown, locking away charts and memos packed with subscriber details. This unopposed ruling underscores how judges balance business secrets against public prying eyes, a dynamic now rippling into crypto battles where exchanges…
Insights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025: Why Asia is Shaping the Future of Bitcoin and Web3 Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025) brought regulators, institutions, and innovators to Seoul for discussions on how crypto markets are maturing in Asia. Sponsor-provided event messaging emphasized a central theme: the region’s growing influence on the future of Bitcoin and…
**NY Court Slaps Down Staircase Slip Lawsuit Dodge** A New York judge just denied a bar owner’s bid to kill a trip-and-fall lawsuit, ruling that prior court findings block relitigating if the plaintiff’s “misstep” caused the tumble. This procedural smackdown keeps the case alive for trial in 2026, underscoring how “law of the case” doctrine…
Trump Named Crypto Person of the Year as Bitcoin Pulls Back to $87,000 Donald Trump has been named “Crypto Person of the Year,” a recognition that arrives amid a year of major political and regulatory developments for the digital asset industry and significant moves in bitcoin’s price. In an interview with the Guardian, Thompson said…
