China’s Alibaba AI Predicts XRP, Shiba Inu and Bitcoin Prices by End of 2026
Alibaba’s proprietary AI models published scenario ranges for XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Bitcoin (BTC), and the core takeaway is that outcomes are framed as flow- and policy-driven rather than purely market-driven. The release positions pricing as a conditional function of macro conditions, institutional demand, and regulatory signaling.
Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China
Chen Zhi was deported from Cambodia to China on Jan. 6, 2026, after investigations tied him to a large-scale crypto fraud and alleged human exploitation operations. The case pivots on roughly $15 billion in Bitcoin and other digital assets previously seized by U.S. authorities, now facing valuation, tracing, and potential forfeiture under Chinese jurisdiction.
Silver Overtakes Bitcoin On Volatility As Year-End Trading Thins
Silver has taken the volatility crown from Bitcoin as year-end liquidity thins, with 30-day realized volatility for silver jumping into the mid-50s while Bitcoin’s compressed to the mid-40s. This split suggests macro risk is being expressed more aggressively in metals right now, while crypto flows remain comparatively range-bound.