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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.Crypto markets are starting the year in recalibration mode rather than retreat, with bitcoin consolidating above $90,000 and ether regaining relative strength as institutional positioning resets.As Hong Kong began its Wednesday trading day, BTC slipped modestly on short-term frames but remained range-bound after clearing the psychologically important $90,000 level.”With stocks, gold and other precious metals at all time highs,…

As Bitcoin mining evolves into a highly competitive, infrastructure-heavy industry, access for everyday users continues to shrink. High hardware costs, energy demands, and technical complexity have pushed mining almost entirely into the hands of large-scale operators. BTC Forge is positioning itself as a first-of-its-kind cloud mining platform designed specifically for passive Bitcoin income, offering users a way to earn BTC daily without owning hardware, managing machines, or understanding mining operations. By abstracting the technical layer entirely, the platform aims to redefine how individuals participate in Bitcoin mining in 2025 and beyond. A Unique Cloud Mining Model Focused on Passive BTC…

Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 6th, 2026, Chainwire Coinhub Exchange, a modern online crypto exchange, announced the grand opening of two new branch locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. The new branches are designed to make crypto easier for everyday customers and active traders by combining online trading with real, in-person support—plus convenient cash access through Coinhub’s nationwide Bitcoin ATM network. With Coinhub Exchange, customers can buy crypto, sell crypto, store crypto, and convert crypto online—then visit a branch when they want face-to-face help with account setup, funding, and placing their first trade. Customers can also use Coinhub’s…

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its 2026 Crypto Outlook, a research report that analyzes the forces expected to shape digital asset markets throughout 2026. The annual report focuses primarily on bitcoin and the broader crypto market, examining key macro drivers and risks. It is further informed by derivatives market data, options-implied probabilities, volatility dynamics, cross-asset correlations, and global macroeconomic conditions. It also assesses regulatory and structural developments, including institutional adoption trends and emerging technological considerations, to evaluate how crypto markets may behave in the year ahead. A central…

AAVE Price Prediction Summary • AAVE short-term target (1 week): $185 (+6.1% from current $174.31) • Aave medium-term forecast (1 month): $185-$195 range representing 12% upside potential • Key level to break for bullish continuation: $187.58 immediate resistance, then $196.73 critical level • Critical support if bearish: $143.63 major support level (-17.6% downside risk) Recent Aave Price Predictions from Analysts The analyst community shows remarkable consensus on AAVE’s near-term trajectory. Multiple forecasts from Blockchain.News, Longbridge, MEXC News, and Traders Union all converge on the $185-$195 AAVE price target for medium-term horizons. This unified Aave forecast stems from similar technical observations…

APIA, Samoa, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has unveiled a strategic dual-track program designed to bolster the trading ecosystem amidst a resurgent crypto landscape in early 2026. By simultaneously launching Apex Competition Season 3 and the New Year Futures Boost, the exchange reinforces its commitment to fostering a meritocratic and resilient trading environment for both professional and emerging traders. As Phemex’s signature recurring league, Apex Season 3 breaks the traditional “winner-takes-all” mold often dominated by high-capital whales. Through a sophisticated multi-track ranking system — spanning Daily, Weekly, and Monthly leaderboards — the competition levels the playing…

Bitcoin institutions bought more BTC than miners added to the supply in the first week of 2026 as a classic BTC price bull signal began to repeat.Bitcoin (BTC) buying is back in 2026 as institutions have acquired more BTC per day than miners produced.Key points:Institutions have been “net buyers” of Bitcoin for eight days straight, a dedicated tracking metric reports.Sustained net buying has resulted in average BTC price upside of nearly 110% since 2020.Bitcoin is due a relief bounce after three months of losses.Institutions buy 76% more BTC than miners addThe latest data from quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund…

Bitcoin BTC$94,017.65 rose to its highest level since mid-November, gaining more than 3% to $94,400 during Monday’s trading session, the largest percentage advance in more than a month.The rally, which brought the asset closer to $95,000 — seen by some analysts as a key level to gain further momentum — was led, though, by XRP$2.3924. After breaking key resistance overnight, XRP added to its move during the U.S. trading day, rising 9% to just shy of $2.32, also the strongest since mid-November.Crypto-related stocks — many of which saw unrelenting selling late in 2025 — were sharply higher across the board.Coinbase (COIN),…

Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event forms part of Taisu Ventures’ broader initiative to support early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption. Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation and attendance details are available at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og. Alongside the event announcement, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies that reflect a broader industry trend…

MATIC Price Prediction: Technical Setup Points to $0.45 Recovery Target Polygon’s MATIC token sits at a critical juncture as we enter 2026, with technical indicators painting a mixed picture for the cryptocurrency’s near-term trajectory. Currently trading at $0.38, MATIC faces a decisive test at the $0.58 resistance level that will determine whether bulls can mount a sustainable recovery or bears maintain their grip on the market. MATIC Price Prediction Summary • MATIC short-term target (1 week): $0.42 (+11%) – testing SMA 20 resistance • Polygon medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.45-$0.52 range if $0.58 breaks • Key level to break for…