Massachusetts judge poised to tell Kalshi to stop taking sports bets in state
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2026. Jan. 20. 20:22
The prediction market platform Kalshi will be preliminarily ordered by a superior court justice in Massachusetts to halt its online sports business there. Not all crypto is equal: Schwab maps where the money actually is in digital assets
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2026. Jan. 20. 19:17
A new report from Schwab breaks crypto into 3 layers — networks, infrastructure and products – and says most value is still concentrated at the base. Tokenized gold volumes beat most ETFs as metal rallies toward $5,000
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2026. Jan. 20. 17:16
Crypto tokens backed by gold booked $178 billion trading volume last year, surpassing all but one major gold ETF, a report showed. Solayer unveils $35 million fund for real-time DeFi, AI and tokenization apps on infiniSVM
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2026. Jan. 20. 17:00
Funded by Solayer Labs and Solayer Foundation, the effort targets onchain apps with revenue and high usage potential. Mastercard said to weigh Zerohash investment after crypto company ends takeover talks
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:50
The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction. Mastercard said to weigh Zerohash investment after ending takeover talks worth billions
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:50
The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction. Trump Media sets date for airdrop of digital tokens to DJT shareholders
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:33
Crypto.com will mint nontradable tokens for DJT shareholders on Feb. 2, as Trump Media expands its blockchain rewards strategy. Bitcoin falls briefly below $90,000 amid meltdown: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $90,000 amid meltdown: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $90,000 amid new tariff war concerns, bond selloff: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $89,000 amid new tariff war concerns, bond selloff: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:10
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road. Chainlink expands data streams to cover multitrillion-dollar U.S. stock market
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:00
The upgrade uses a "pull" model for sub-second updates, allowing more advanced trading logic and avoiding high gas costs. Bitcoin plunges below $90,000 amid global risk asset selloff
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:23
Ether is the worst performer among the major cryptos, down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and tumbling below $3,000. Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion wins investor backing to expand share limit
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:10
The company now holds 4.203 million ETH, 193 BTC, a $22 million stake in Eightco Holdings, and nearly $1 billion in cash. How Wall Street took over the bitcoin options market
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:00
Bitcoin is no longer an outlier, says OKX President Hong Fang. it now behaves more like a macro proxy — one that traders use to express their views on growth, risk appetite, and volatility. TenX adds Tezos to its crypto treasury, targets staking revenue after buying 5.5M XTZ
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2026. Jan. 20. 14:58
The public blockchain infrastructure firm said it expects Tezos staking yields in the high single digits and plans to disclose rewards in its financial reporting. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer Drops 8.3% as All Assets Decline
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2026. Jan. 20. 14:21
Solana (SOL) joined Internet Computer (ICP) as an underperformer, falling 4.5% from Monday. Japan bond market panic spills into crypto; 'yields will keep rising until something breaks'
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:49
Donald Trump, Greenland and EU trade tensions are grabbing most of the headlines, but financial pros are eyeing Tuesday's shocking surge in Japanese bond yields. Michael Saylor's Strategy purchases another $2.13 billion in bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:27
The company now holds 709,715 bitcoin, acquired for nearly $54 billion. Former FTX EU trading specialists unveil Perpetuals.com, an AI-powered derivatives platform
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:07
Patrick Gruhn and Robin Matzke were the co-founders of Digital Assets, which was acquired by FTX’s Sam Bankman Fried in 2021 and rebranded as FTX EU. As tariff threat hits bitcoin, 'invisible hands' may amplify swings: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:25
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 20, 2026 Bitcoin is at risk of slide to $58,000 as 'restrictive' Fed policy and trade tensions weigh on crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:02
The veteran trader who accurately called the 2018 bitcoin crash has tipped bitcoin to fall to $58,000. Experts said macro conditions favor a bearish bitcoin trend. Bitcoin could crash to $58,000 as 'restrictive' Fed policy and trade tensions weigh on crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:02
The veteran trader who accurately called the 2018 bitcoin crash has tipped bitcoin to fall to $58,000. Experts said macro conditions favor a bearish bitcoin trend. Bitcoin slides to $91,000 as U.S. trade tensions spur selloff : Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:39
Bitcoin erased last week’s rally as Asia-led selling hit crypto alongside falling U.S. equity futures. Makina loses $4.1 million in exploit tied to price-feed manipulation
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:35
An attacker used flash loans to manipulate pricing data in Makina’s DUSD/USDC Curve pool, draining more than $4 million before MEV bots captured part of the haul. BlackRock’s PFF ETF has $380 million worth of exposure to MSTR's preferred equities
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:29
ETF allocations to Stretch, Strife, and Stride underscore institutional appetite for MSTR income securities. Portugal joins growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:02
Betting on political events is illegal in Portugal, and the regulator gave Polymarket 48 hours to cease operations in the country. Tech index futures, crypto stocks drop as U.S.-Europe trade tensions rise, bitcoin falls
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2026. Jan. 20. 10:31
Risk assets slide amid tariff uncertainty and rising global bond yields. Trouble mounts for bitcoin and stocks as global benchmark for borrowing costs surges
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2026. Jan. 20. 09:55
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 4.27 percent, a four-month high that raises borrowing costs across the global economy. Trouble mounts for bitcoin and stocks as U.S. treasury borrowing costs surges
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2026. Jan. 20. 09:55
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 4.27 percent, a four-month high that raises borrowing costs across the global economy. Yield trading platform Pendle debuts new token to boost user capital efficiency
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2026. Jan. 20. 08:36
Pendle is overhauling its token economics, scrapping multi-year locks in favor of a liquid staking model and a new revenue-driven reward system. 'White Whale' memecoin slides 60% after top holder dumps $1.3 million
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2026. Jan. 20. 07:49
A major holder’s exit sent White Whale sharply lower on Monday, with the project calling the move a “liquidity event." Bitcoin has a 30% chance of falling below $80,000 by late June, options data suggests
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:58
Data from decentralized trading venues points to potential for a deeper price crash in coming months. Bitcoin steady above $91,500 as solana, xrp and cardano nurse weekly losses
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:45
Tuesday’s crypto tape was steadier after Monday’s tariff-driven wobble, but sentiment remains cautious with altcoins still weaker than bitcoin. Bitcoin falls under $91,000 as solana, xrp and cardano nurse weekly losses
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:45
Tuesday’s crypto tape was steadier after Monday’s tariff-driven wobble, but sentiment remains cautious with altcoins still weaker than bitcoin. Bitcoin whale wakes up after 12 years to move $84 million fortune
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2026. Jan. 20. 05:12
A long-dormant bitcoin wallet moved 909 BTC, now worth more than $84 million, to a new address after over 12 years of inactivity. XRP slips below $2 after failed breakout triggers sharp reversal
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2026. Jan. 20. 05:00
Once the breakout attempt stalled, sellers pressed the tape, triggering a sharp reversal that cleared out late longs and flipped short-term structure bearish. Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 20. 02:10
Data suggests much of the recent spike in Ethereum transactions is tied to address poisoning, a scam that relies on cheap “dust” transfers to contaminate transaction histories rather than organic user demand.
Bitcoin steadies at $93,000 as market braces for a bumpy week in trade war rhetoric from Davos
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2026. Jan. 19. 22:40
Expect crypto volatility over the next few days on Trump tariff headlines, one Kraken executive warned. Here are the 3 things to watch that will move bitcoin and crypto prices in 2026
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2026. Jan. 19. 21:17
The four-year crypto market cycle, driven by bitcoin halving events, may be over, with institutional products like ETFs changing market dynamics. NFTs are not dead: Wealthy crypto collectors are still driving the market, says Animoca Brands' Yat Siu
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2026. Jan. 19. 19:00
The Animoca Brands co-founder, who is also an avid NFT collector, said there's a community of owners who bought to own, not sell. A crypto trader turned $285 into $627,000 in one day, but some say the game was rigged
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2026. Jan. 19. 17:10
A wallet linked to a pump.fun memecoin turned $285 into a small fortune on Monday, reviving concerns about insider activity during the latest memecoin surge. Bitcoin price consolidation nears 60-day window that's historically triggered rallies
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2026. Jan. 19. 16:16
Range-bound price action continues within a familiar cycle pattern. NYSE targets weekend investors with new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading
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2026. Jan. 19. 14:44
The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets. Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP extend ETF inflow streak before reversal
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:50
Bitcoin funds took in $1.55 billion while ethereum and solana added $496 million and $45.5 million, respectively. Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract problem. It was a people problem.
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:30
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immuneifi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise. Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract issue. It was a people problem.
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:30
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immunefi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise. Bitcoin hashrate drops 15% from October high as miner capitulation drags into almost 60 days
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:49
Bitcoin mining difficulty set for a 4% decline, the seventh negative adjustment in the past eight. Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:37
Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero. Bitcoin price briefly plunges to $0 on lesser-known Paradex exchange
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:37
Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero. Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:30
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets. Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:26
He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance. Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative takes a hit as as Greenland tensions rattle markets
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:12
Odds of bitcoin rising to $100,000 by the end of January plunged on the Polymarket, highlighting how the token is trading more like a risk asset than "digital gold." Bitcoin slips below key support as tariff talk rattles crypto: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:52
Crypto prices fell alongside global equities after reports the EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:32
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host. Strive’s preferred stock hits par value, unlocking bitcoin funding channel
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:06
The perpetual preferred equity, SATA, moved above $100, giving Strive access to at-the-market issuance. Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October
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2026. Jan. 19. 09:09
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets. Hyperliquid surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade
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2026. Jan. 19. 06:55
Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.
Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots
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2026. Jan. 19. 06:17
A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation. Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero
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2026. Jan. 19. 05:50
The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long. Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25B splurge
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming. Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25 billion splurge
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming. DOGE slides 7% as whale-linked selling pushes price below $0.13
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:36
Traders are watching $0.127 as near-term support, with $0.137 now the key level DOGE must reclaim to stabilize. XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:28
Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed. Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:16
Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure. Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated
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2026. Jan. 19. 01:12
Glassnode says the push toward $96,000 was driven by leverage, while CryptoQuant warns demand remains too weak to confirm a trend reversal.
Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over
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2026. Jan. 18. 19:00
With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology.
Large bitcoin holders buy the most coins since the FTX collapse of 2022
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2026. Jan. 18. 17:00
The so-called Fish-to-Shark cohort added 110,000 BTC over the past 30 days, according to Glassnode. Here is why $1.2 billion Bitcoin ETF inflow is a new bullish signal
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2026. Jan. 18. 16:07
Institutions are increasingly betting on bitcoin's bullish moves and moving away from sophisticated 'arbitrage' bets. Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity
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2026. Jan. 18. 15:00
Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance. Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity Digital Assets
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2026. Jan. 18. 15:00
Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance. Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on major crypto bill
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2026. Jan. 18. 14:00
Provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction and authorities and — of course — stablecoin yield all alarmed industry participants. Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on the major crypto bill
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2026. Jan. 18. 14:00
Provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction and authorities and — of course — stablecoin yield all alarmed industry participants. Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts
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2026. Jan. 18. 13:00
From macro tailwinds to trillion-dollar rails, the 50T Funds founder sees real-world adoption reshaping the crypto landscape. Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill
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2026. Jan. 17. 21:16
"The White House has been super constructive here," said CEO Brian Armstrong. Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns
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2026. Jan. 17. 19:55
Ark's data shows bitcoin has weak price correlations with stocks, bonds, and gold, making it potentially attractive for risk-adjusted portfolio management. Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
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2026. Jan. 17. 19:00
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase. Crypto trading platform with CZ as advisor sees sudden $2 billion volume surge on 'airdrop' hype
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2026. Jan. 17. 17:50
Users are actively trading in hopes of qualifying for future perks, with the platform hinting at an airdrop in 2026 and receiving a multi-8-figure investment from YZi Labs. Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026
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2026. Jan. 17. 17:00
After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets. How tokenized assets could become a $400 billion market in 2026
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2026. Jan. 17. 17:00
After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets. Popular Burger joint Steak ’n Shake buys $10 million bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 17. 15:24
The company says that accepting bitcoin payments has led to a "self-reinforcing cycle" where crypto revenue helps fund upgrades and improvements. What comes next: State of Crypto
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2026. Jan. 17. 15:00
The crypto market structure bill isn't dead, but it took a blow. Two solo bitcoin miners hit rare $300,000 jackpots in the same week
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2026. Jan. 17. 10:33
Two independent miners mined full blocks and collected roughly 3.15 BTC each, an uncommon outcome in a network dominated by large pools. Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show
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2026. Jan. 17. 06:35
Internal OpenAI call notes show Elon Musk agreed to explore an ICO with a for-profit arm in early 2018, but later dropped the idea and exited the organization. Etherealize co-founders: ETH will hit $15,000 by 2027
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2026. Jan. 16. 21:34
Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan believe Ethereum is exiting a regulatory "purgatory" to become the premiere destination for Wall Street. Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say
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2026. Jan. 16. 20:58
Legislative language which would grant some legal protections to crypto software developers, falls under the Senate Judiciary Committee, its leaders said. State Street, a $36 billion bank, is aiming to change legacy finance using blockchain tech
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2026. Jan. 16. 19:16
CEO Ronald O’Hanley says the transformation isn’t about bitcoin, but about reengineering traditional assets for faster, modern rails. Hacker steals $282 million crypto in hardware wallet social-engineering attack
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2026. Jan. 16. 18:56
A sophisticated social-engineering attack led to the theft of more than $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the funds rapidly laundered through monero. Hacker steals $282 million crypto from a victim in social-engineering attack
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2026. Jan. 16. 18:56
A sophisticated social-engineering attack led to the theft of more than $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the funds rapidly laundered through monero. Tom Lee's BitMine pushes Ethereum into $8 billion staking backlog
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2026. Jan. 16. 18:47
New validators now need to wait more than 44 days to start earning staking rewards, the biggest backlog since late July 2023. Senate Democrats serious about crypto bill reboot, they said in call with industry
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2026. Jan. 16. 18:25
The Democratic contingent in negotiations over U.S. crypto market structure got back into the talks over the bill, though they sought to keep details private. Polygon Labs said to have laid off 60 staff following new $250 million acquisition
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2026. Jan. 16. 18:20
Ethereum scaling firm Polygon Labs disputed reports of a 30% workforce reduction, saying role overlaps from acquisitions drove the changes while its headcount remains the same. Customers are benefitting from the global stablecoin arms race — but that won’t last forever
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2026. Jan. 16. 16:27
It would be a mistake to see the incoming wave of aggressive APYs as the new baseline, according to Ron Tarter, CEO of MNEE. This is merely the promotional phase of stablecoins. HR services provider Gusto taps Zerohash to speed up global payouts with stablecoins
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2026. Jan. 16. 16:10
Payroll and HR platform Gusto is piloting stablecoin payouts powered by Zerohash, aiming to cut cross-border payment times. Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble
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2026. Jan. 16. 16:07
A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment. PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund
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2026. Jan. 16. 16:05
During an earnings call on Friday, CEO Bill Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles. Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments
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2026. Jan. 16. 15:18
Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure partnerships. 
