Morning Crypto Report: XRP Kicks Off 2026 With 2,198% Liquidation Imbalance, Tether (USDT) Stuns With $780 Million Bitcoin Purchase, Meme Coin on Binance Loses 88% After Hacker Attack

Morning Crypto Report: XRP Kicks Off 2026 With 2,198% Liquidation Imbalance, Tether (USDT) Stuns With $780 Million Bitcoin Purchase, Meme Coin on Binance Loses 88% After Hacker Attack

The first day of 2026 brought major crypto developments: XRP’s 2,198% liquidation imbalance, Tether’s $780M Bitcoin purchase, and Binance’s BROCCOLI714 losing 88% after a hacker attack. Stay informed on these pivotal events.

Northern Data Sells Peak Mining to Tether-Linked Firms in Deal Worth Up to $200M

Northern Data Sells Peak Mining to Tether-Linked Firms in Deal Worth Up to $200M

Northern Data has sold its Bitcoin mining subsidiary, Peak Mining, to Tether-linked firms in a deal worth up to $200 million, highlighting the strategic importance of mining operations and the interconnected nature of the crypto ecosystem.