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24 Jan 2026, 11:05
Pundit: XRP Price Will Move Higher Rapidly Once This Happens
Periods of sharp price fluctuations often separate short-term anxiety from long-term conviction . For XRP, moments of market fear frequently revive a deeper discussion about utility, scalability, and the role blockchain technology could play in global finance. While charts dominate daily conversations, XRP’s long-term value proposition continues to rest on whether its technology achieves meaningful adoption in real-world payment systems. That long-term narrative resurfaced through a recent post shared by X Finance Bull on X, which highlighted a video of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speaking directly to central bankers. The resurfaced remarks arrived at a time when XRP’s price action unsettled many traders. However, attention has been redirected to the original problem Ripple set out to solve: the inefficiency of global payments. Hey $XRP Army, if you’re feeling scared by the price action today, think back to this moment Brad stood in front of central banks and clearly explained why Bitcoin can’t scale global payments, but XRP can When massive $XRP adoption kicks in Price will move higher Lock in pic.twitter.com/RmPmBUKzYB — X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) January 23, 2026 Bitcoin’s Structural Limits in Payments In the video, Garlinghouse clearly explains why Bitcoin struggles to function as a global payments rail. He points to transaction speed and cost as major constraints , especially for high-frequency or low-value transfers. According to Garlinghouse, “Bitcoin today, per transaction basis, is rather slow and expensive,” a limitation that becomes more pronounced at scale. He contrasts this with XRP’s design, noting that the digital asset processes transactions far more efficiently. “XRP is very fast, about a thousand times faster per transaction and 1,000x cheaper,” Garlinghouse stated, emphasizing that its architecture suits real-time settlement rather than store-of-value use cases. Liquidity on Demand and the End of Pre-Funding Garlinghouse also addresses a core inefficiency in correspondent banking: pre-funded nostro and vostro accounts. He explains that these accounts trap capital and slow international transfers. “Our view in the future is you don’t have this pre-funding, and instead you can use a digital asset to have global liquidity on demand,” he said. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 This model enables institutions to source liquidity instantly, even in less liquid currency corridors. By using digital assets as a bridge, financial institutions can move value without maintaining idle balances across multiple jurisdictions. The Internet of Value in Practice Ripple’s broader vision extends beyond large corporate settlements. Garlinghouse describes a future “Internet of Value,” where payments move as seamlessly as data. He highlights that the same infrastructure can support a multinational transferring $100 million and a freelancer in the Philippines receiving a $30 payment from a company in London. Both transactions benefit from speed, cost efficiency, and reliability. Adoption as the Defining Catalyst Analysts and commentators, including X Finance Bull, argue that XRP’s price will respond decisively once large-scale adoption materializes. This thesis ties valuation to usage rather than speculation. If banks, payment providers, and enterprises increasingly rely on XRP for on-demand liquidity, market dynamics could shift rapidly. In that context, short-term price fear may matter less than whether XRP fulfills the role its creators envisioned from the beginning. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Pundit: XRP Price Will Move Higher Rapidly Once This Happens appeared first on Times Tabloid .
24 Jan 2026, 11:00
Can KAIA crypto target $0.10 next after a 39% daily surge?
KAIA buyers dominate spot and futures, momentum indicators bullish, potential rally toward $0.11 resistance ahead.
24 Jan 2026, 11:00
Binance Founder Has ‘Strong Feelings’ For A Bitcoin Supercycle In 2026
The price of Bitcoin registered a hot start to the new year, making a run to reclaim the highly coveted $100,000 level in the early days of January. While the premier cryptocurrency has cooled off over the past few days, optimism has never been this high in the market over the last couple of months. Adding to this optimism is Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, who predicted an extremely positive outlook for Bitcoin in 2026. BTC Could Abandon 4-Year Cycle Theory In 2026: CZ In a CNBC interview at the World Economic Forum, CZ said that he has “strong feelings” that the Bitcoin price will enter a supercycle in 2026. This prediction came as a response to the interviewer’s question about Zhao’s Bitcoin price outlook. In an economic context, a supercycle refers to an extended period characterized by the explosive growth of an asset or sector. Unlike a typical short-term rally triggered by hype and speculation, supercycles signal a significant shift underpinned by strong fundamentals over an extended period. Zhao explained to the interviewer that the price of Bitcoin moves in a four-year cyclical pattern, spanning periods of all-time highs and cycle lows. However, the former Binance CEO agreed with the ongoing narrative that believes that the premier cryptocurrency will break the four-year cycle theory this year. When asked about his strategy and current portfolio, CZ mentioned that he doesn’t trade the crypto market but rather accumulates coins with long-term promise. Specifically, the prominent crypto leader said that he keeps accumulating Bitcoin and BNB, the Binance ecosystem’s native token. In his interview, CZ also talked about life after his four-month stint in jail, mentioning his work with YZi Labs, Giggle Academy, and as a crypto advisor to various governments. Zhao, who received a pardon from United States President Donald Trump in October 2025, clarified the rumors around receiving clemency for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act. It is worth noting that CZ is not the first personality in the crypto space to speak about the Bitcoin price abandoning the halving-associated four-year cycle for a supercycle. Fidelity Labs managing partner, Parth Gargava, had echoed a similar sentiment about the BTC market earlier in the new year. Gargava highlighted three drivers as the factors behind the transition from the typical four-year cycle to a supercycle. “Steady buy-in by institutions focused on ETFs, policy, and market maturation and changing correlations,” the Fidelity executive listed as the catalysts behind the shifting market landscape. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $89,460, reflecting no significant movement in the past day.
24 Jan 2026, 10:54
Kazakhstan set to join OpenAI Edu Initiative
Kazakhstan is set to join a list of countries that will participate in the first OpenAI Edu Initiative. OpenAI launched the initiative under its global OpenAI for Countries program, selecting a host of countries as the initial participants. These countries include Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Estonia, Kazakhstan, and Jordan. The inclusion of Kazakhstan in the initiative marks a milestone in the country’s education and digital transformation agenda. With the inclusion, the country becomes the first Central Asian country to be invited by the artificial intelligence firm to be part of the program. The program will enable the introduction of ChatGPT Edu, a specialized educational version of the artificial intelligence, into national education systems, as reported in a statement shared by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Kazakhstan set to participate in OpenAI’s Edu Initiative According to reports, the statement was implemented under agreements reached following a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed in November 2025 during the visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the United States. The participation of Kazakhstan and other countries in the program reflects a keen approach to artificial intelligence as a tool that helps teachers and educators rather than replacing them in the educational setting. The integration of ChatGPT Edu is expected to reduce the administrative and methodological tasks for teachers while allowing more personalized and higher-quality learning. While the initiative was implemented under a MoC signed in the United States, the main agreement was concluded between OpenAI , Freedom Holding, and regional partner Bilim Group. Under the program, 165,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses will be provided free to educational institutions in Kazakhstan. The licenses are expected to be spread across preschool, secondary, technical, and vocational educators, with about 100,000 licenses already earmarked for them. In addition, administrators and higher education faculty members would be provided with 62,800 licenses, while 2,200 licenses would be allocated to the participants in the Astana Hub ecosystem. The initiative was seen as a welcome development by stakeholders in Kazakhstan , with most of them highlighting the good it could do in the country. Deputy Prime Minister hails the Edu program The program was also hailed by Zhaslan Madiyev, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, who said the initiative reflected the long-term vision of Kazakhstan. “We view ChatGPT Edu as a practical tool to support educators and develop a strong research environment, fully aligned with national education standards, security requirements, and the principle of equal access,” he said. In addition, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek, noted that the program is designed to improve academic capacity rather than automated education. “Artificial intelligence is not a substitute for people; it is a tool that amplifies human thinking when used critically and responsibly. Kazakhstan is not preparing users of AI; we are preparing its creators,” he said. ChatGPT Edu will help teachers create lesson materials, assignments, and assessments. In addition, it will also adapt content to different skill levels and work in Kazakh, Russian, and English. While AI can be used to assist in preparing evaluation criteria, the main activities, which include grading, remain solely with the educators. “Artificial intelligence should enhance the role of teachers by taking on non-core tasks,” Minister of Education Zhuldyz Suleimenova said. The program is expected to include regular training sessions conducted by specialists from OpenAI to ensure consistent, effective, and responsible use of ChatGPT Edu across teaching, administration, and research. Educational institutions will operate within secure, dedicated digital workspaces that are fully in line with the data protection and information security legislation in the country. Managing Director of Astana Hub Valeriya Te mentioned that the initiative will support several programs, including Tomorrow School and Tech Orda. Sharpen your strategy with mentorship + daily ideas - 30 days free access to our trading program
24 Jan 2026, 10:47
SOL Intraday Analysis: January 24, 2026 Sideways Movement and Critical Levels
SOL sideways around $127, $125.32 support and $130.30 resistance critical. RSI low, MACD bullish signal; BTC sideways affecting, breakout expected in 24-48 hours.
24 Jan 2026, 10:45
Russia declares WhiteBIT 'undesirable' over Ukraine funding reports
Russian authorities want to banish WhiteBIT, a popular cryptocurrency exchange in the region, over its involvement in efforts to fund Ukraine’s defense in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. Prosecutors in Moscow accuse the EU-registered trading platform of actively supporting the Ukrainian side since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion nearly four years ago, and blame it for facilitating capital flight from Russia. Russian prosecutors target cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has declared the activities of WhiteBIT and its network of affiliates and subsidiaries in the fintech W Group, “undesirable” in the Russian Federation, without elaborating on the consequences. A statement issued Friday alleged: “This European crypto trading platform is used by cryptocurrency exchanges and exchangers to conduct various transactions, including organizing ‘gray’ schemes to withdraw funds from Russia, as well as other illegal activities.” Russian prosecutors also highlighted that the exchange has actively supported the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the first days of what Moscow continues to call “the special military operation” on the territory of its neighbor. WhiteBIT is being accused of “implementing various programs in collaboration with the Kyiv regime institutions,” according to the press release, which further detailed: “In 2022, WhiteBIT’s management transferred a total of approximately $11 million to them. $900,000 was allocated for the purchase of drone systems.” The prosecutor’s office pointed out that the crypto company’s executives participate in international charity auctions, donating the proceeds for the same purpose. It noted that some of the UAVs purchased with the money end up in the hands of the Azov Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard, regarded by Russia as a terrorist organization. “WhiteBIT cooperates with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Since May 2022, the exchange has been providing technical support to the United24 fundraising platform, created at the initiative of the President of Ukraine to collect cryptocurrency donations,” the announcement added, quoted by Russian-language crypto media in the region. Ukrainian-rooted WhiteBIT is one of Europe’s largest coin trading platforms WhiteBIT, which brands itself as the largest European crypto exchange by traffic, is certainly among the top trading venues for digital assets on the Old Continent. Founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Volodymyr Nosov in 2018 and registered in Lithuania, it has become a major global platform, as part of the W Group, with millions of users across many countries. Nosov, who is also the CEO of WhiteBIT, has been recognized for his efforts to promote crypto adoption in wartorn Ukraine, including through various partnerships and charitable initiatives. Ukrainian coin usage spiked amid the bitter war with Russia, which also brought fiat restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) under martial law during the initial stages of the conflict. The invaded Eastern European nation ranked among the world’s top adopters in the 2025 Geography of Cryptocurrency report produced by the blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The authorities in Kyiv have been taking steps to legalize cryptocurrencies and properly regulate the country’s growing digital-asset economy. Their first attempt to do that, in early 2022, was postponed by the Russian military attack, which started in February of that year. In September 2025, lawmakers in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s unicameral legislature, approved a bill “On Virtual Asset Markets,” as reported by Cryptopolitan. At the time, Nosov welcomed the development, emphasizing its significance: “A window of opportunity has opened for attracting crypto investments and repatriating foreign assets of Ukrainian crypto enthusiasts.” Meanwhile, Russia has also taken the path toward regulating rather than banning cryptocurrencies and related activities, although it’s clearly going to do it the Russian way. The country legalized the mining of digital currencies in August 2024 and introduced an “experimental” legal regime for limited crypto transactions the following spring. The temporary arrangement has been mainly used to bypass Western financial restrictions in cross-border trade and for strictly controlled crypto investment by “highly qualified” investors. Then, in late December 2025, the Bank of Russia announced a new regulatory concept that aims to recognize cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as “monetary assets” and expand investor access. Officials in Moscow are insisting the nation needs its own crypto infrastructure to tap into the profits generated by the booming mining sector, reduce dependence on foreign trading platforms and limit capital flight through digital assets. If you're reading this, you’re already ahead. Stay there with our newsletter .
