# $XMR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 17, 2026

> **Asset:** $XMR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-17 (January 17, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr/2026-01-17  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @lobotomy_user
> **Author:** 𝔩𝔲𝔫𝔞.𝔥𝔩 ([@lobotomy_user](https://x.com/lobotomy_user))  
> **Metrics:** 1.2K likes · 53 retweets · 28 comments · 219.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T05:03:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lobotomy_user/status/2012390227973644549](https://x.com/lobotomy_user/status/2012390227973644549)  


> 
> "the most ideal way to wash $282M worth of XMR:
purchase a mexican gas station owned by the cartel"


### Post #2 by @PerpetualCow
> **Author:** PerpetualCow.hl ([@PerpetualCow](https://x.com/PerpetualCow))  
> **Metrics:** 347 likes · 44 retweets · 40 comments · 91.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:04:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PerpetualCow/status/2012511281475887559](https://x.com/PerpetualCow/status/2012511281475887559)  


> 
> "$XMR beats $SOL in volume on Hyperliquid.

Only a measly $2M away from ETH to take over the ranking as #3 biggest spot asset on Hyperliquid."


### Post #3 by @trader1sz
> **Author:** TraderSZ ([@trader1sz](https://x.com/trader1sz))  
> **Metrics:** 274 likes · 16 retweets · 233 comments · 87.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T14:23:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012531175894417611](https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012531175894417611)  


> 
> "Everyone knows $XMR and $ZEC, but I want to know about the next gen of privacy coins.

Who’s building the most robust privacy layers right now?

I'm looking for proper anonymity (not just mixers), actual usability and full censorship resistance."


### Post #4 by @lookonchain
> **Author:** Lookonchain ([@lookonchain](https://x.com/lookonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 357 likes · 50 retweets · 41 comments · 46.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:45:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2012355506120344030](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2012355506120344030)  


> 
> "According to 
@zachxbt
, a victim lost over $282M worth of $LTC and $BTC in a hardware-wallet social engineering scam.

The attacker swapped part of the $LTC and $BTC into $XMR, triggering a sharp spike in $XMR's price.

The attacker also used #THORChain to swap 818 $BTC($78M) into"


### Post #5 by @TedPillows
> **Author:** Ted ([@TedPillows](https://x.com/TedPillows))  
> **Metrics:** 422 likes · 31 retweets · 125 comments · 41.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:35:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2012519021900705966](https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2012519021900705966)  


> 
> "Someone lost $282,000,000 in $BTC and $LTC to a social engineering scam.

The attacker swapped a part of BTC and LTC into $XMR, causing a massive rally."


### Post #6 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 348 likes · 69 retweets · 97 comments · 40.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T15:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2012551737576481178](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2012551737576481178)  


> 
> "STOLEN $282M IN BTC & LTC TRIGGERED XMR SPIKE

On Jan 10, 2026, a victim lost about $282 MILLION in $BTC and $LTC in a hardware wallet social engineering attack.

The funds were quickly swapped into Monero via instant exchanges, draining liquidity and spiking $XMR."


### Post #7 by @NMTD8
> **Author:** NMTD.HL ([@NMTD8](https://x.com/NMTD8))  
> **Metrics:** 166 likes · 19 retweets · 26 comments · 35.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T14:50:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NMTD8/status/2012538101617365283](https://x.com/NMTD8/status/2012538101617365283)  


> 
> "95%+ of this volume is fake/wash by Cow himself.

Do not hold XMR on HL; if you buy it from this guy, make sure to withdraw it.

Exercise caution until everything is verifiable and trustless on chain.

Many malicious actors are looking to extract from or cause damage to HL, it"


### Post #8 by @eth_exy
> **Author:** Exy ([@eth_exy](https://x.com/eth_exy))  
> **Metrics:** 137 likes · 29 retweets · 59 comments · 33.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T19:56:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eth_exy/status/2012615019037381066](https://x.com/eth_exy/status/2012615019037381066)  


> 
> "He already knew it since 2017...

$ZEC $XMR $XVG

Crypto is privacy"


### Post #9 by @AltCryptoGems
> **Author:** Sjuul | AltCryptoGems ([@AltCryptoGems](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems))  
> **Metrics:** 626 likes · 7 retweets · 47 comments · 28.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T10:42:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2012475485159350675](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2012475485159350675)  


> 
> "Random question…

Would you spend a year on a deserted island with just a knife for 2 $BTC, 8 $ETH and 50 $XMR?"


### Post #10 by @MizerXBT
> **Author:** Mizer ([@MizerXBT](https://x.com/MizerXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 250 likes · 32 retweets · 23 comments · 18.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:50:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MizerXBT/status/2012522840868671737](https://x.com/MizerXBT/status/2012522840868671737)  


> 
> "Looking to long $XMR.

I like this setup a lot, I'd still have to see how price gets there but I would be looking to bid from $580 to $560.

DCA on that range and a thight stop lower."


### Post #11 by @cryptorand
> **Author:** Rand ([@cryptorand](https://x.com/cryptorand))  
> **Metrics:** 190 likes · 18 retweets · 21 comments · 16.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T17:08:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2012572624954782013](https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2012572624954782013)  


> 
> "You are given $50,000 to invest and lock for the whole 2026. What's your pick?

A)  $ZEC  + $XMR + $DASH

B)  $BTC

I read you"


### Post #12 by @hackapreneur
> **Author:** Justin Wu ([@hackapreneur](https://x.com/hackapreneur))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 12 retweets · 20 comments · 13.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T05:22:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2012395114082304107](https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2012395114082304107)  


> 
> "gm gm frens

another reminder to stay sharp!!

as per 
@zachxbt
 a single victim lost more than $282M in $BTC and $LTC after falling for a hardware wallet social engineering attack

some of the funds were swapped into $XMR which briefly moved the market

attacker also used"


### Post #13 by @Langerius
> **Author:** LANGERIUS ([@Langerius](https://x.com/Langerius))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 0 retweets · 23 comments · 12.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T11:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Langerius/status/2012487564892987674](https://x.com/Langerius/status/2012487564892987674)  


> 
> "hacker dumping $280M into xmr instead of zec tells you everything you need to know about what real privacy looks like, lol"


### Post #14 by @JakeGagain
> **Author:** JAKE ([@JakeGagain](https://x.com/JakeGagain))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 6 retweets · 41 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:38:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2012369022369616186](https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2012369022369616186)  


> 
> "$282,000,000 in crypto STOLEN 

Last week a hacker stole stole $282M+ of $BTC & $LTC via a hardware wallet social engineering scam & converted it all into Monero

The $XMR price nearly doubled after the incident as Monero went from $450 -> $800 in a couple days"


### Post #15 by @okx
> **Author:** OKX ([@okx](https://x.com/okx))  
> **Metrics:** 111 likes · 9 retweets · 67 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:31:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/okx/status/2012367043878608952](https://x.com/okx/status/2012367043878608952)  


> 
> "Coming in HOT 

A few tokens to watch this week ...

$DASH
$XMR
$RIVER"


### Post #16 by @stobixcom
> **Author:** Stobix | AI 200X Trading ([@stobixcom](https://x.com/stobixcom))  
> **Metrics:** 1.0K likes · 675 retweets · 121 comments · 9.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T00:50:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stobixcom/status/2012326561043665107](https://x.com/stobixcom/status/2012326561043665107)  


> 
> "Top Crypto Gainers of the Week (Jan 9–16)

Despite a selective market, only 10 coins from the top-100 posted gains above 10% this week. Capital stayed concentrated - but a few standouts surged hard 

 Top 5 Weekly Performers:

• $DASH +130%
• $XMR +55%
• $ICP +35%
•"


### Post #17 by @trader1sz
> **Author:** TraderSZ ([@trader1sz](https://x.com/trader1sz))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 2 retweets · 26 comments · 8.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:57:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012569867128283424](https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012569867128283424)  


> 
> "Are there any others that have the potential to be next $XMR or $ZEC or possibly even better?"


### Post #18 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 136 likes · 0 retweets · 69 comments · 6.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T09:04:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2012450840510890001](https://x.com/renksi/status/2012450840510890001)  


> 
> "top 10 best performing coins in 2025 were:

$MYX, $ZEC, $XMR, $OKB, $BCH, $WFI, $XRP, $TRX, $ETH, $BNB

for 2026 im doubling down on $ETH reaching new highs

which one do you think is gonna outperform in 2026?"


### Post #19 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 233 likes · 33 retweets · 51 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T00:28:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012321056946557420](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012321056946557420)  


> 
> "I just sleep better knowing my seed phrase has an additional passphrase. 

That’s why we added the passphrase feature for every coin in 
@cakewallet
 including BTC XMR ZEC LTC ETH and others."


### Post #20 by @George1Trader
> **Author:** George ([@George1Trader](https://x.com/George1Trader))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T11:23:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/George1Trader/status/2012485874781495589](https://x.com/George1Trader/status/2012485874781495589)  


> 
> "Lolz #ltc #xmr"


### Post #21 by @CryptoApprenti1
> **Author:** Dr.Hash“Wesley” ([@CryptoApprenti1](https://x.com/CryptoApprenti1))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T17:32:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoApprenti1/status/2012578752329367706](https://x.com/CryptoApprenti1/status/2012578752329367706)  


> 
> "No wonder $LTC dropped and $XMR pumped."


### Post #22 by @coin_post
> **Author:** CoinPost（仮想通貨メディア） ([@coin_post](https://x.com/coin_post))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 5.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:30:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coin_post/status/2012351771608240613](https://x.com/coin_post/status/2012351771608240613)  


> 
> "Monero hits new all-time high — is it related to the cryptocurrency theft incident?  
Some view that the EU's strengthened regulations are contributing to the increase in demand"


### Post #23 by @EylemCulculoglu
> **Author:** Eylem Cülcüloğlu ([@EylemCulculoglu](https://x.com/EylemCulculoglu))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T22:12:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EylemCulculoglu/status/2012649232885280995](https://x.com/EylemCulculoglu/status/2012649232885280995)  


> 
> "I sold the XMR I bought at 313 dollars at a nice spot at 717. Patience to those who entered from the top."


### Post #24 by @BitcoinNews
> **Author:** Bitcoin.com News ([@BitcoinNews](https://x.com/BitcoinNews))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 5 retweets · 20 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T21:34:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012639661542236404](https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012639661542236404)  


> 
> "Monero Stalls Post-ATH: How a $282M Social Engineering Scam Fueled XMR’s Rally"


### Post #25 by @XMRVoid
> **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid))  
> **Metrics:** 83 likes · 7 retweets · 7 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:57:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012509606963028426](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012509606963028426)  


> 
> "This guy works at 
@Trezor
 and is one of the reasons why $XMR isn’t on suite 

They should fire this guy."


### Post #26 by @XMRVoid
> **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T20:35:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012624839836676430](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012624839836676430)  


> 
> "Trezor is the worst user experience for Monero ever. 

1. You create a seed phrase on device 
2. Go to Monero GUI
3. Click you’ve used your Trezor before 
4. Success you’re now in and can send and receive 
5. Loose access to your Trezor? GG. No way to import your 24 words into"


### Post #27 by @Sovereign_Matt
> **Author:** Sovereign Matt ([@Sovereign_Matt](https://x.com/Sovereign_Matt))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T00:27:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sovereign_Matt/status/2012320961513562338](https://x.com/Sovereign_Matt/status/2012320961513562338)  


> 
> "Monero is in price discovery after 7 years of sideways action.

$530 previous ATH is broken

We’ve ranged from $802 to $615 for 5 days and currently -23% down from the recent high.

Remember, 30% pullbacks are normal in crypto bull markets.

If $XMR wicks below $600, I don’t"


### Post #28 by @TheCryptoKazi
> **Author:** Kazi ([@TheCryptoKazi](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 4 retweets · 28 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T20:55:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012629915280027947](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012629915280027947)  


> 
> "Next 2 weeks: 

Bitcoin above $100K

ETH above $3.6K

XMR above $900"


### Post #29 by @xmr_jake
> **Author:** jake ([@xmr_jake](https://x.com/xmr_jake))  
> **Metrics:** 89 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T22:51:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012659147896914253](https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012659147896914253)  


> 
> "Buying the dips for $XMR hasn't disappointed me yet. Seems like a good time to stack more."


### Post #30 by @connorxmr
> **Author:** Connor ([@connorxmr](https://x.com/connorxmr))  
> **Metrics:** 279 likes · 42 retweets · 6 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/connorxmr/status/2012517765287207382](https://x.com/connorxmr/status/2012517765287207382)  


> 
> "Stay feral, use Monero"


### Post #31 by @trader1sz
> **Author:** TraderSZ ([@trader1sz](https://x.com/trader1sz))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:14:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012362802585882911](https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012362802585882911)  


> 
> "I have started to add back in what i trimmed off

Next target $900

$XMR"


### Post #32 by @TheCryptoKazi
> **Author:** Kazi ([@TheCryptoKazi](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 6 retweets · 20 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:02:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012495814736941197](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012495814736941197)  


> 
> "$XMR to $1,000 in the next 8 days."


### Post #33 by @Techmeme
> **Author:** Techmeme ([@Techmeme](https://x.com/Techmeme))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T18:01:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Techmeme/status/2012586172154044503](https://x.com/Techmeme/status/2012586172154044503)  


> 
> "ZachXBT: a crypto user lost $282M+ in BTC and LTC in a hardware wallet social engineering scam; XMR jumped as the attacker began converting the funds to Monero (
@danielgkuhn
 / The Block)
theblock.co/post/386014/mo
…
techmeme.com/260117/p11#a26
…

 Send tips! 
techmeme.com/contact"


### Post #34 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:29:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012502412486226237](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012502412486226237)  


> 
> "$XMR / $USD - Update 

$585 is what i am looking for to tap before we get a good potential for a short term reversal."


### Post #35 by @Agzt_111
> **Author:** Agzt ([@Agzt_111](https://x.com/Agzt_111))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:09:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Agzt_111/status/2012497418034557188](https://x.com/Agzt_111/status/2012497418034557188)  


> 
> "Get this out of the way - I'm not anti-XMR at all. 

But the fact that Monero is constantly in the headlines for being involved in bad or shady stuff isn't the flex the maxis think it is. On multiple levels."


### Post #36 by @MoneroMoney
> **Author:** Monero Money ([@MoneroMoney](https://x.com/MoneroMoney))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 15 retweets · 6 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T15:15:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoneroMoney/status/2012544322072092920](https://x.com/MoneroMoney/status/2012544322072092920)  


> 
> "Criminals use cash for drugs and ransom too, does that make dollars 'criminal money'? Hackers swapping into Monero doesn't taint the coin; it proves its privacy works exactly as designed. True financial freedom means tools for everyone, not just the 'approved' ones. 

— $XMR —"


### Post #37 by @nextiscrypto
> **Author:** Nextiscrypto ([@nextiscrypto](https://x.com/nextiscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 7 retweets · 10 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:09:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2012437045936054749](https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2012437045936054749)  


> 
> "Monero recent pump wasnt organic at all. Hackers timed it perfectly with TA (inv H&S), bought $282 Mil in $XMR and price surged followed by retail FOMO.

Hackers stop buying, retail gets this news and the dump began.

No fundamentals. No breakthrough.

Back to building Zcash"


### Post #38 by @ArdiNSC
> **Author:** Ardi ([@ArdiNSC](https://x.com/ArdiNSC))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 4 retweets · 29 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:59:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ArdiNSC/status/2012570519975915768](https://x.com/ArdiNSC/status/2012570519975915768)  


> 
> "$XMR / Monero

Consolidation still underway. Bulls and bears in equilibrium within this $610–$620 range for the last 24 hours.

If price loses this local support zone, it's almost certain to visit the $575–$590 area to sweep more liquidity before deciding on the next move.

The"


### Post #39 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 18 retweets · 70 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T21:46:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012642797480714288](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012642797480714288)  


> 
> "The 13th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@A_Jason_Henson
  Congrats! 

2 more to go!

Get your zcash wallets in 
@cakewallet
 ready for the zcash giveaway! It’s going to be a big one!"


### Post #40 by @MartiniGuyYT
> **Author:** That Martini Guy ₿ ([@MartiniGuyYT](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 2 retweets · 17 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T19:54:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2012614617621528940](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2012614617621528940)  


> 
> "$XMR is down -23% from its high 

We could see a drop towards $594 for an S/R retest despite it starting to hold the current level"


### Post #41 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 14 retweets · 25 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T21:18:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012635600113864796](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012635600113864796)  


> 
> "Another reason to use 
@cakewallet
 for zcash or XMR or BTC or anything over any other wallet is the feature of batching of multiple send transactions!  See pic below on how to do it! Cake is just a better wallet!"


### Post #42 by @0xRemiss
> **Author:** Remiss.moca ([@0xRemiss](https://x.com/0xRemiss))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:13:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xRemiss/status/2012513507258822965](https://x.com/0xRemiss/status/2012513507258822965)  


> 
> "Don't just look at Monero. On the privacy and such talk, $FHE rose about 4x from the bottom in 2-3 days. 
@mindnetwork_xyz"


### Post #43 by @PlutoxCrazy
> **Author:** Pluto» ([@PlutoxCrazy](https://x.com/PlutoxCrazy))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 12 retweets · 0 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T07:46:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PlutoxCrazy/status/2012431379682951350](https://x.com/PlutoxCrazy/status/2012431379682951350)  


> 
> "for the past 9 years when everyone ask me about crypto irl i told them to buy only $BTC & $XMR, and that's enough.

even though i have other coins in my portfolio i didn't recommend them to buy it.

but now is different i told them to buy $DOT too, confidently~ 

study JAM"


### Post #44 by @xmr_jake
> **Author:** jake ([@xmr_jake](https://x.com/xmr_jake))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T01:48:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012341342345515121](https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012341342345515121)  


> 
> "$XMR is the only token where if something as wild as a global ban happened, everyone would just buy more."


### Post #45 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:15:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012348078276161666](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012348078276161666)  


> 
> "privacy narrative is thin right now

monero getting volume (infinex integration, coingecko trending, HTX suspend is noise)

generic protocol just dropped first native private stablecoin with yield routing

arcium in nvidia inception for private ai

phala positioned for regulated"


### Post #46 by @0xBroze
> **Author:** Charlie.hl ([@0xBroze](https://x.com/0xBroze))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:15:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xBroze/status/2012498981050327313](https://x.com/0xBroze/status/2012498981050327313)  


> 
> "XMR-USDH liquidity continuing to strengthen. More competition from XMR-USDC deployed by HL Labs, but traders can leave Lighter and execute funding arb between XMR-USDH and XMR-USDC now. Focused on building liquidity further, so traders can keep profiting from XMR vol at scale"


### Post #47 by @danilcrypt1
> **Author:** Daniel ([@danilcrypt1](https://x.com/danilcrypt1))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 3 retweets · 9 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:24:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danilcrypt1/status/2012440906595520645](https://x.com/danilcrypt1/status/2012440906595520645)  


> 
> "Will Monero hit $1000 in 2026? 

i think NO 

As we have learned, the hacker simply converted $BTC and $LTC assets into $XMR tokens.

Why would he hold onto them for a long time?

The hacker has $280 million, which he clearly won't hold onto for long.

So I firmly believe that"


### Post #48 by @MASTERBTCLTC
> **Author:** master ([@MASTERBTCLTC](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:30:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012563242720104864](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012563242720104864)  


> 
> "My prediction for 2026 is that Litecoin will hit $1 trillion and Monero hit $150 billion in market caps. 

$LTC $XMR"


### Post #49 by @CruiseZodler
> **Author:** CruiseZodler ([@CruiseZodler](https://x.com/CruiseZodler))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T01:10:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CruiseZodler/status/2012331612847865882](https://x.com/CruiseZodler/status/2012331612847865882)  


> 
> "Why is Monero in free fall mode today?"


### Post #50 by @thefuzzstone
> **Author:** TheFuzzStone ([@thefuzzstone](https://x.com/thefuzzstone))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 8 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:40:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thefuzzstone/status/2012520407765483641](https://x.com/thefuzzstone/status/2012520407765483641)  


> 
> "Today I bought the following with Monero:

1 flat white
1 borscht
1 syrniki

The owner of a small café now accepts XMR. I won't say where, but he will add the place to Monerica and XMRbazaar."


### Post #51 by @earlyadopterz
> **Author:** EarlyAdopter ([@earlyadopterz](https://x.com/earlyadopterz))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 7 retweets · 9 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:18:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2012514757106913313](https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2012514757106913313)  


> 
> "The best privacy coin in our life time is not Monero but Zcash. The ones who will be using it the most are banks, institutions, and government. Just book mark this. $zec $cyph $xmr"


### Post #52 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 0 retweets · 19 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:51:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2012523251180728451](https://x.com/renksi/status/2012523251180728451)  


> 
> "there's a reason why $XMR is pumping like crazy and keeps showing up everywhere

this is a warning of what 2026 is gonna be, so you position accordingly

privacy, remember that word"


### Post #53 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 18 retweets · 43 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T18:31:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012593667840655695](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012593667840655695)  


> 
> "The 12th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@BlueMoon_2099
 Congrats! 

3 more to go!

Get your zcash wallets in 
@cakewallet
 ready for the zcash giveaway!"


### Post #54 by @earlyadopterz
> **Author:** EarlyAdopter ([@earlyadopterz](https://x.com/earlyadopterz))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 946 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T14:34:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2012533899172237695](https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2012533899172237695)  


> 
> "The feds, banks, government have more to hide than the average person using Monero. This is why Zcash will be the greatest privacy coin to exist. The best part is that it’s legal. $zec $cyph $xmr"


### Post #55 by @nicodotfun
> **Author:** Nico ([@nicodotfun](https://x.com/nicodotfun))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 910 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:09:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nicodotfun/status/2012346549293166652](https://x.com/nicodotfun/status/2012346549293166652)  


> 
> "Vibe Trading Ep.4 w/ 
@milianstx
 from 
@arcium
- Intro to Arcium and C-SPL
- Encrypted Capital Markets
- Arcium revenue model 
- Cerberus MPC Tech 
- Use cases and mainnet
- Future XMR & ZEC"


### Post #56 by @TradePro16
> **Author:** Trade Pro ([@TradePro16](https://x.com/TradePro16))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 710 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:34:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TradePro16/status/2012367922790887522](https://x.com/TradePro16/status/2012367922790887522)  


> 
> "2 million litecoin stolen by scammers and started being swapped into Monero on the 10th. Litecoin is artificially low and Monero is artificially high."


### Post #57 by @sebp888
> **Author:** Sebastian ([@sebp888](https://x.com/sebp888))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 703 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:59:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sebp888/status/2012359174022463867](https://x.com/sebp888/status/2012359174022463867)  


> 
> "The difference between Bitcoin and Monero"


### Post #58 by @cryptocom
> **Author:** Crypto.com ([@cryptocom](https://x.com/cryptocom))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 657 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:11:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptocom/status/2012346915111809193](https://x.com/cryptocom/status/2012346915111809193)  


> 
> "Snapshot 241 is live: 

 Monero (XMR) hits 8-year high amid thinner liquidity
 BitMine tops 1M staked ETH after adding 86,400 ETH
 Wealthy buyers are using stablecoins to settle EU real estate
 Custody firm BitGo eyes $2B IPO in 2026
 Standard Chartered builds crypto"


### Post #59 by @zoetoshi
> **Author:** Zoe ([@zoetoshi](https://x.com/zoetoshi))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 559 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:20:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zoetoshi/status/2012364277458620440](https://x.com/zoetoshi/status/2012364277458620440)  


> 
> "Breaking: $XMR price raised up 50% last week due to a hacker using $280M worth stolen funds to buy monero."


### Post #60 by @0xSalazar
> **Author:** Salazar.eth ([@0xSalazar](https://x.com/0xSalazar))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 542 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:11:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSalazar/status/2012513111538831830](https://x.com/0xSalazar/status/2012513111538831830)  


> 
> "Breaking news from yesterday

- Kaito sunsets Yaps, introduces Kaito studio to connect creators with brands

- MilkyWay protocol announced shutdown

- Monero XMR surged ~80% after a hacker laundered $282M in stolen BTC/LTC through Monero

- US crypto market structure legislation"


### Post #61 by @DontTraceMeBruh
> **Author:** ᴜɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴇᴀʙʟᴇ ([@DontTraceMeBruh](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 512 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:29:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2012442220025012430](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2012442220025012430)  


> 
> "I watched the video so you don't have to. 

Ran gives preference to Zcash over Monero because Zcash's transparency will in theory atract capital from regulated entities.

What Ran omits or doesn't know, is that Monero is optionally transparent and has view keys.

Ran also claims"


### Post #62 by @xmr_jake
> **Author:** jake ([@xmr_jake](https://x.com/xmr_jake))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 500 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:45:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012521558225404356](https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012521558225404356)  


> 
> "Monero is not the villain in the $282M hack story. And it didn't go up $6B in market cap because of this.

People are just waking up and realizing freedom is scarce and valuable."


### Post #63 by @MASTERBTCLTC
> **Author:** master ([@MASTERBTCLTC](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 403 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:15:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012559473131266180](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012559473131266180)  


> 
> "$LTC and $XMR

Today Monero has around 13x left, while Litecoin has 165x upside.

Litecoin is at the range lows of the 8-year triangle."


### Post #64 by @monerotopia
> **Author:** MoneroTopia ([@monerotopia](https://x.com/monerotopia))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 352 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T04:04:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monerotopia/status/2012375534517301469](https://x.com/monerotopia/status/2012375534517301469)  


> 
> "Join us TMR morning at 11AM-EST/5PM-CET for MoneroTopia Episode 246 w/ MoneroTopia26 speaker 
@anarchy_dot_gov
! + Price  w/ 
@BawdyAnarchist_
, News  w/ @tony_huszar & MORE!

: 
youtube.com/watch?v=fKYwTZ
…
Join : 
streamyard.com/b4bujf8zuw
@cakewallet
 @monerocom"


### Post #65 by @AMoneroHodler
> **Author:** Aleksei ([@AMoneroHodler](https://x.com/AMoneroHodler))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 339 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T17:18:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AMoneroHodler/status/2012575202782466064](https://x.com/AMoneroHodler/status/2012575202782466064)  


> 
> "If Monero doesn't pump 25% or more in the next 15 minutes I will start hardcore bearposting."


### Post #66 by @exitnode_
> **Author:** Exitnode_ ([@exitnode_](https://x.com/exitnode_))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 314 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:06:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/exitnode_/status/2012557043538841900](https://x.com/exitnode_/status/2012557043538841900)  


> 
> "The privacy movement and narrative is what they thought AI was supposed to be in crypto
Just wait on it
$XMR"


### Post #67 by @xmrgoddess
> **Author:** XMR_Goddess ([@xmrgoddess](https://x.com/xmrgoddess))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 310 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T13:30:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmrgoddess/status/2012517953669845049](https://x.com/xmrgoddess/status/2012517953669845049)  


> 
> "Transparent blockchains suck because once you have someone’s bitcoin address you can see how much Bitcoin they own 

You can’t see how much Monero someone owns 

This is why XMR is going up so much in value. All other blockchains are just going to be tracked by your addresses and"


### Post #68 by @shardyx
> **Author:** shardy ([@shardyx](https://x.com/shardyx))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 307 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:14:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shardyx/status/2012438417779335189](https://x.com/shardyx/status/2012438417779335189)  


> 
> "Friends, $XMR - Monero is taking all the momentum from $ZEC by pushing the privacy thing even further."


### Post #69 by @blckchaindaily
> **Author:** Blockchain Daily News ([@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 224 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T03:57:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2012373642860965950](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2012373642860965950)  


> 
> "BREAKING $NEWS: 
@ZACHXBT
 REPORTS $282,000,000 HARDWARE WALLET SCAM, WITH STOLEN $BTC & $LTC LAUNDERED VIA 
@MONERO
 AND CROSS-CHAIN BRIDGES CAUSING $XMR PRICE SPIKE"


### Post #70 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 4 retweets · 24 comments · 220 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T18:08:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012587765410541774](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012587765410541774)  


> 
> "The 11th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@GSonLngKat
 Congrats! 

4 more to go!

Get your zcash wallets in 
@cakewallet
 ready for the zcash giveaway!"


### Post #71 by @notgrubles
> **Author:** grubles ([@notgrubles](https://x.com/notgrubles))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T15:17:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2012544704240386392](https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2012544704240386392)  


> 
> "Considering how Bitcoin is vastly more popular, I’m going to have to choose Saylor here. Plus Lightning is better than Monero."


### Post #72 by @MoneroKaiser
> **Author:** Randy ([@MoneroKaiser](https://x.com/MoneroKaiser))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 179 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T23:08:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoneroKaiser/status/2012663464280388076](https://x.com/MoneroKaiser/status/2012663464280388076)  


> 
> "as long as you hold Monero, you are always in profit"


### Post #73 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 116 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:34:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012443333600145783](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012443333600145783)  


> 
> "Monero works the same as it always did"


### Post #74 by @CryptoPeakX
> **Author:** Peak ([@CryptoPeakX](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 109 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T04:16:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2012378550372896925](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2012378550372896925)  


> 
> "XMR bazar"


### Post #75 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T14:14:02.462891+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b98e72ae7050f4fb49c9e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b98e72ae7050f4fb49c9e/)  


> 
> "$282M in Bitcoin and Litecoin stolen in hardware wallet social engineering scam


A crypto holder lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10 through a hardware wallet social engineering scam, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. Summary A single"


### Post #76 by @CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:34:03.474179+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b817aade10c7aba5e2e87/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b817aade10c7aba5e2e87/)  


> 
> "ZKP Draws Market Focus With 500x Price Projections! ETH & XMR Show Signs of Price Surges


Crypto markets are showing mixed behavior as long-standing coins record visible moves while new supply models begin drawing notice. Ethereum price action has stayed mostly sideways below majo"


### Post #77 by @deepcandles
> **Author:** deepcandles ([@deepcandles](https://x.com/deepcandles))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 96 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T16:41:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/deepcandles/status/2012566062659965102](https://x.com/deepcandles/status/2012566062659965102)  


> 
> ".
@FOUNDATIONdvcs
 would you guys ever support Monero, Zcash on your devices?"


### Post #78 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 46 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T02:26:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012350820814348480](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012350820814348480)  


> 
> "not yet. stellar hit billions but never cracked real privacy. monero has privacy but regulatory walls killed mass merchant adoption. 

this combo of omni-chain payments + privacy at 52M terminals hasn't been executed. the infrastructure play is what makes it different if they"


### Post #79 by @notgrubles
> **Author:** grubles ([@notgrubles](https://x.com/notgrubles))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 45 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T00:01:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2012314211070701974](https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2012314211070701974)  


> 
> "We have Lightning if we don’t want people watching while we drop a duece. Monero is redundant and not needed."


### Post #80 by @quangsang234
> **Author:** QSang ([@quangsang234](https://x.com/quangsang234))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 43 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T08:15:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/quangsang234/status/2012438547446350256](https://x.com/quangsang234/status/2012438547446350256)  


> 
> "$DUSK tăng x2 sau khi có thông báo ẩn địa chỉ ví của người gửi và người nhận trên scan. Hệ Privacy đang được đẩy mạnh mấy ngày gần đây. Anh em bú được con nào không #dusk #xmr #dash #zen #zec"


### Post #81 by @Autosultan_team
> **Author:** Zamza Salim ([@Autosultan_team](https://x.com/Autosultan_team))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T12:08:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2012497346865635416](https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2012497346865635416)  


> 
> "gonna be $XMR this year feels"


### Post #82 by @CillionaireMind
> **Author:** CillionaireMind ([@CillionaireMind](https://x.com/CillionaireMind))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 13 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T14:56:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2012539606378631321](https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2012539606378631321)  


> 
> "$XMR is just starting"


### Post #83 by @OracleOfMaths
> **Author:** The Encrypted Oracle ( ([@OracleOfMaths](https://x.com/OracleOfMaths))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T09:43:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OracleOfMaths/status/2012460869200810096](https://x.com/OracleOfMaths/status/2012460869200810096)  


> 
> "$282M stolen. converted to Monero within hours.

attacker's instinct: when value needs protection, seek opacity.

oracle observes deeper truth: unverifiable darkness vs provable privacy. one hides. one shields.

Monero offers first. 
@tenprotocol
 delivers second."


### Post #84 by @CoinMarketCap:marketbit
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:marketbit](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:marketbit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T18:14:01.815296+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696bd129f592f7462c9b2133/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696bd129f592f7462c9b2133/)  


> 
> "Bitcoin Heist Sparks Monero Price Surge


Key Points: ZachXBT reveals $280M crypto theft, Monero price spikes. LTC and BTC converted to Monero, influencing price rise. ZeroShadow succeeded in freezing $1M of stolen funds. On January"


### Post #85 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T11:04:34.672646+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b6c61a820e547a6c62865/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b6c61a820e547a6c62865/)  


> 
> "Monero Gains 95% But Same Alert That Preceded ZEC And DASH Crashes Now Flashing


Monero has surged nearly 95% since the start of 2026, climbing from roughly $410 to nearly $799, but the same retail trading signal that preceded sharp reversals in Zcash and Dash is now flas"


### Post #86 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T10:44:17.381473+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b67b2a6d29e7e60a3ff3d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b67b2a6d29e7e60a3ff3d/)  


> 
> "Monero (XMR) Plunges 12% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Stands Calm at $95K: Market Watch


Bitcoin’s price has remained expectedly calm over the past 12 hours or so as the weekend began, without any major moves at just over $95,000. Most larger-cap alts are sluggish as well, with l"


### Post #87 by @CoinMarketCap:ETHNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ETHNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ETHNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-17T09:34:02.412024+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b57494631b70700abce25/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696b57494631b70700abce25/)  


> 
> "Crypto Whale Loses $282 Million in 2026’s Largest Social Engineering Theft


A single cryptocurrency holder lost more than $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, 2026, after falling victim to a highly sophisticated social engineering attack. The incident"




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