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Jan 12, 2026
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Monero Hits $598, Market Cap Surpasses $10 Billion

Monero (XMR) Surges to All-Time High

  • Monero has reached a new all-time high of $598.
  • The market capitalization of XMR surpassed $10 billion for the first time.
  • Trading volume increased by 242%, reaching over $370 million.
  • Veteran trader Peter Brandt compared XMR's breakout to silver’s historic pattern, suggesting potential for further gains.
  • Analysts attribute Monero's momentum to renewed focus on privacy and upcoming protocol upgrades.

Privacy Coins in the Spotlight

  • Other privacy coins, like Zcash and Canton, are gaining attention amid geopolitical tensions.
  • XMR is expected to outperform in 2026 due to increasing demand for privacy-focused assets.

Bitcoin Hyper Raises $30M with Staking Incentives

  • Bitcoin Hyper aims to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities with Layer-2 scalability and smart contracts.
  • The project raised over $30 million, offering a 38% staking return.
  • Token price is set at $0.013565.