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17 Jan 2026, 10:56

“Firing on All Cylinders”: Ripple CEO’s Bold 2026 Vision Defies Weakening XRP ETF Inflows

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their lowest inflows last week following a bearish performance across the crypto market.

17 Jan 2026, 10:54

Uniswap On-Chain Signals Turn Bullish Amid Soft Spot Demand

The Uniswap price correction is poised for a 7% drop before retesting the key support trendline at $5…

17 Jan 2026, 10:50

China’s chip curbs force Nvidia suppliers to stop H200 production

Nvidia Corp.’s suppliers have halted production of the company’s H200 artificial intelligence accelerator after China moved to block shipments of advanced chips, dealing another blow to the U.S. chipmaker’s access to one of its largest markets. Recently, the suppliers had been working nonstop in anticipation of more than a million orders from China, aiming to meet March delivery targets . This week, however, Chinese customs officials informed agents that shipments of the H200 would not be allowed into the country. Government authorities also warned local technology companies not to acquire the chips unless required, without specifying whether the ban is temporary or permanent. Analysts say China wants to foster local chip development Despite eager Chinese demand for Nvidia H200 chips, analysts suggest Beijing could be considering restrictions to advance local chip development or strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S. Some also claim the government wants to regulate which organizations can obtain top-tier computing resources and for what purposes, particularly in matters of national interest. Earlier, Washington had restricted H200 shipments over fears they might give China an advantage in technology and defense. However, on Tuesday, officials from the Department of Commerce permitted Nvidia to sell its high-end AI chips in China, provided there’s enough supply in the US. Before this, in December, President Trump had said he would only allow Nvidia to supply its H200 processors to designated customers in China and impose a 25% fee , stressing that he intended to protect national security and the nation’s AI dominance. Over the course of 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lobbied U.S. officials to allow sales of Nvidia’s powerful chips to China, arguing that global market participation is key to America’s competitive edge. Thus, the firm on Tuesday welcomed the recent approval, saying it will benefit US manufacturing and jobs. Nonetheless, the green light came with conditions: chips must pass independent testing, sales to Chinese clients are capped relative to U.S. buyers, military use is restricted, and certain amounts must remain for domestic use. Plus, the recent Chinese block on shipments only complicates the matter further. Taiwan-produced H200 chips still have to pass through the US for testing Current events also add another layer to a complex scenario in which the U.S.-designed, Taiwan-manufactured H200 chips can now be exported to China, with the U.S. government reportedly receiving part of the profits. Rather than being shipped straight from Taiwan to China, the U.S. government noted that the chips first go through a U.S. lab for testing, where a 25% tariff is imposed. This also affects AMD’s MI325X processor. Analysts are split over whether selling the H200 to China makes strategic sense. Supporters argue it could slow China’s domestic chip development, while critics highlight its potential use in weapons systems. According to Austin Lyons, a semiconductor analyst, China is concerned about its over-dependence on Nvidia, but local companies are expected to continue pursuing H200 chips until homegrown versions advance. Nvidia, he added, will be glad to gain revenue from China, even with lower margins caused by the U.S. government’s share. Marc Einstein at Counterpoint Research also argued the proposal to take a cut of Nvidia’s sales might set a benchmark for Trump’s negotiations on other tariffs. He remarked, “It will be interesting to see if this tariff model expands to other sectors.” Sharpen your strategy with mentorship + daily ideas - 30 days free access to our trading program

17 Jan 2026, 10:46

Lightning Struck Twice This Week For Two Bitcoin Miners, With Each Scoring Rare $300,000 BTC Jackpot

Two solo Bitcoin miners independently processed full blocks and pocketed sweet payouts of around $300,000 each.

17 Jan 2026, 10:35

NVDA Price Forecast Jumps After Jefferies Raises Nvidia Target to $275

Nvidia shares drew fresh attention after Jefferies raised its price target to $275, citing an extended accelerator and model roadmap through 2028 highlighted around CES. At the same time, market charts show mixed short-term forecasts for NVDA and renewed focus on the Ethereum–Nvidia ratio as traders assess shifting relative momentum. Jefferies Lifts Nvidia Target to $275 as CES Pipeline Extends to 2028 Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis raised the firm’s price target on Nvidia to $275 from $250 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. He pointed to the company’s rollout of new accelerator builds and the related model roadmap, which he said now stretches through 2028. Curtis framed the update around fresh product signals coming out of CES and the start of the new year. He said the expanded roadmap supports Jefferies’ higher valuation view as Nvidia pushes deeper into next generation data center demand. Nvidia Forecast Signals Near-Term Volatility as Longer Outlook Stays Mixed A price forecast chart for Nvidia shares shows uneven momentum heading into early 2026, with short-term signals pointing higher while longer horizons remain softer. The model projects a five-day price of about $188.82, marking a modest upside from recent levels. NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Forecast and Price Prediction 2026 to 2027. Source: CoinCodex However, the tone shifts when extending the view. The one-month and three-month forecasts edge lower, both clustering near $182.60 to $182.70. That divergence suggests near-term resilience followed by cooling momentum as the timeline stretches out. Meanwhile, the longer-range outlook remains gated, with six-month, one-year, and 2030 projections locked. Still, the visible price path shows Nvidia trading in a wide range through late 2025, peaking above $200 before sliding back toward the mid-$180s. As a result, the chart reflects a market balancing strong recent gains against expectations of consolidation in the months ahead. Ethereum–Nvidia Ratio Chart Highlights Fresh Breakout and Retest After Years-Long Downtrend A TradingView chart shared on X tracks the weekly ETHUSD NVDA ratio and marks two prior peaks, labeled “2018 top (January)” and “2021 top (May).” The chart draws a long, descending red trendline from those highs and shows the ratio breaking above that line twice, with a “breakout!” label near the 2020–2021 period and another “breakout!” label near 2025. ETHUSD NVDA Weekly Ratio (Ethereum vs Nvidia). Source: Cryptollica on X On the far right, the ratio pulls back toward the former downtrend line and is labeled “Retest,” suggesting price returned to the breakout area. The header on the chart lists the weekly ETHUSD NVDA reading around 16.75 at the time of the snapshot, while a separate ETHUSD line below shows Ether near 3,095 on the same screen. The image also includes a dashed rising guide line and a large upward arrow projecting a possible move higher after the retest. The chart notes it was created with TradingView on Jan. 10, 2026 at 17:22 UTC and carries the “Cryptollica” label in the header.

17 Jan 2026, 10:33

Two solo bitcoin miners hit rare $300,000 jackpots in the same week

Two independent miners mined full blocks and collected roughly 3.15 BTC each, an uncommon outcome in a network dominated by large pools.