Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 26. 02:11
Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift.
How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem
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2026. Jan. 25. 21:00
The bitcoin treasury firm is using perpetual preferreds to retire convertibles, offering a potential framework for managing long-dated leverage. Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante
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2026. Jan. 25. 19:00
The Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a financial infrastructure, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante told CoinDesk. XRP drops 4% as traders watch whether $1.88 support holds
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2026. Jan. 25. 18:03
Price stabilizes near recent lows after a volatile pullback from above $2. Bitcoin slips below $88,000 amid government shutdown risk and ahead of Fed's first rate decision of the year
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:48
Bitcoin and major tokens weakened Sunday as markets positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a heavy slate of Magnificent Seven earnings. Bitcoin slips below $88,000 ahead of Fed week and Big Tech earnings
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:48
Bitcoin and major tokens weakened Sunday as markets position ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a heavy slate of Magnificent Seven earnings. Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:23
Powell could signal a "dovish pause," but his comments on other issues may temper the bullish reaction in BTC and other risk assets. Why 98% of gold investors don't actually own a gold bar—and why that’s a problem
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:00
Aurelion has shifted to Tether Gold (XAUT), a blockchain-based token backed by physical gold, to address potential market vulnerabilities in the "paper gold" market. How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips
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2026. Jan. 25. 16:00
Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey is applying DeFi lending and borrowing on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Uniswap to structures that help the ultra-wealthy secure loans against their massive crypto fortunes. Crypto ETFs with staking can supercharge returns but they may not be for everyone
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2026. Jan. 25. 15:00
From yield potential to custody risks, here’s how direct ETH and staking funds compare for different investor goals. Sui Group charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi
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2026. Jan. 25. 14:00
The Nasdaq-listed firm said it is evolving beyond a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business. The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users
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2026. Jan. 25. 13:00
For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't. The fight over stablecoin yield isn’t really about stablecoins
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2026. Jan. 24. 21:08
It’s about deposits and who gets paid on them, argues Le. Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold
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2026. Jan. 24. 21:00
Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash. Coinbase CEO says Big banks now view crypto as an ‘existential’ threat to their business
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2026. Jan. 24. 19:22
Brian Armstrong returns from World Economic Forum with message: traditional finance is taking crypto seriously Agora's Nick van Eck bets on stablecoin boom in enterprise payments
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2026. Jan. 24. 18:00
Agora CEO Nick van Eck sees stablecoin adoption shifting to real-world business for cross-border payments. Ethereum treasury firm buys jet engines amid tokenization push after selling ETH
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2026. Jan. 24. 17:24
ETHZilla is betting on bringing real-world assets on blockchain rails after it sold at least $114.5 million of its ETH stash over the past months. Spacecoin launches SPACE token just days after partnering with Trump family-linked DeFi project
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:47
The project aims to create a decentralized satellite internet network, with the initial satellites, CTC-0 and CTC-1, already demonstrating blockchain-based communication from space. Here's what bitcoin bulls are saying as price remains stuck during global rally
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:26
It's about a lot more than "zooming out." Supply overhangs and investor "muscle memory" regarding gold help explain bitcoin's poor absolute and relative performance. One of the oldest NFT trading platform which facilitated over $300 million in sales at its peak shuts down
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:02
The platform, Nifty Gateway, which once facilitated over $300 million in sales, had shifted its focus to building onchain creative projects in 2024, but will now close. GameStop's $420 million bitcoin move sparks speculation of selling
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2026. Jan. 24. 15:47
While blockchain data confirms the movement to Coinbase Prime, the transfer could also mean internal asset management or custody. Ukraine banned Polymarket and there’s no legal way for it to come back
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2026. Jan. 24. 15:40
Polymarket and similar platforms are considered unlicensed gambling operators, leading to blocked access. Days of our market structure bills: State of Crypto
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2026. Jan. 24. 14:00
We have a new draft and fresh questions. Here is why investors are snubbing Michael Saylor’s 10% dividend offer in Europe
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2026. Jan. 24. 13:00
Access and market structure issues limit adoption of Strategy’s first non U.S. perpetual preferred, Stream. R3 bets on Solana to bring institutional yield onchain
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2026. Jan. 24. 12:00
As DeFi investors seek stable, uncorrelated returns, R3 is building Solana-native structures to bring private credit and trade finance into crypto markets. Ethereum Foundation makes post quantum security a top priority as new team forms
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2026. Jan. 24. 05:45
EF researcher Justin Drake says a new post quantum team will drive wallet safety upgrades, research prizes and test networks as quantum timelines shorten. Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus
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2026. Jan. 24. 05:19
Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure. Senate Agriculture's crypto market structure draft peppered with Democrat pitches
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2026. Jan. 23. 22:47
The latest draft of the major crypto legislation has begun to be targeted with amendments as the Senate Agriculture Committee approaches its hearing next week. SEC dismisses lawsuit against billionaire Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini over Earn product
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2026. Jan. 23. 22:21
The SEC said Gemini Earn customers had already received 100% of their assets back through Genesis' bankruptcy, warranting the dismissal of the case. FBI arrests ex-Olympian drug 'kingpin' who allegedly used crypto to move proceeds
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2026. Jan. 23. 22:02
The U.S. caught a top-ten most-wanted fugitive when they arrested Ryan Wedding, a former top snowboarder who's said to have used digital assets in his crimes. Stablecoins moved $35 trillion last year but only 1% of it was for 'real world' payments
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2026. Jan. 23. 21:50
While stablecoins settled around $35 trillion last year, only around 1% of that represented genuine payments like remittances and payroll, a new report found. U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties
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2026. Jan. 23. 21:38
The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause. Kevin O'Leary says power is now more valuable than bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 23. 20:20
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary is pivoting his crypto strategy from tokens to energy infrastructure, declaring that power generation is now the real prize. U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
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2026. Jan. 23. 18:36
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.
Binance plans to bring back tokenized stock trading after 2021 retreat
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2026. Jan. 23. 18:30
The exchange shut down its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but it's now back to exploring offering tokenized equities on its platform. Binance plans return to stock tokens after 2021 retreat
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2026. Jan. 23. 18:30
The exchange shut its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but the tokenization push is gaining fresh momentum, a report said. Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year
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2026. Jan. 23. 18:00
In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide. Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention
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2026. Jan. 23. 17:46
Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce. Crypto custodian BitGo down 12%, falling well below IPO price on second trading day
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2026. Jan. 23. 17:06
The company came public at around a $2 billion valuation on Thursday. Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
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2026. Jan. 23. 16:12
The proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing. A hacker’s $23 million ‘flex’ backfires after sleuth traces funds to a massive U.S. government seizure
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2026. Jan. 23. 15:58
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet. Crypto ‘flex’ gone wrong exposes $90 million wallet tied to U.S. government seizure
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2026. Jan. 23. 15:58
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet. Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000
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2026. Jan. 23. 15:34
Spot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor Buying ether and Bitmine Immersion ahead of weekend a good bet: Standard Chartered
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2026. Jan. 23. 14:47
Increasing transaction activity on Ethereum and Tom Lee's continued buying bode well for the crypto, which has tumbled from 2026 highs in recent days, said Geoff Kendrick. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 2.2%, Leading Index Lower
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2026. Jan. 23. 14:10
Internet Computer (ICP) joined Polygon (POL) as an underperformer, declining 1.7% from Thursday. Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients
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2026. Jan. 23. 14:10
UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg. Ledger said to seek $4 billion IPO in New York, tripling 2023 valuation: FT
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2026. Jan. 23. 12:37
Ledger is working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays to list in New York, potentially tripling its last valuation, the Financial Times reported. Bitcoin, ether ETFs to become more powerful as options rule relaxes: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 23. 12:30
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 23, 2026 Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
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2026. Jan. 23. 12:14
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets. Ethereum blockchain beats its own speed-ups, but there's a catch
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2026. Jan. 23. 12:09
Ethereum’s daily active addresses climbed above major layer-2 networks in January as lower fees revived on-chain activity. Tristan Thompson launches prediction market turning NBA stats into stock
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2026. Jan. 23. 11:45
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson launched basketball.fun, a new prediction market platform that turns top athletes into tradable assets. Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold while altcoins attempts breakout: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 23. 11:40
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity. Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 23. 11:40
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity. Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
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2026. Jan. 23. 10:57
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches. U.S. bitcoin ETF weekly outflows largest since November may signal BTC price bottom
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2026. Jan. 23. 10:20
This week's redemptions reached the highest level since November, a signal that often marks a local bottom in the price of bitcoin. Bitcoin rewards aren't worth the risk right now as a key Wall Street metric turns negative
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2026. Jan. 23. 07:32
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months. Bitcoin returns fail to match risks, just like 2022
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2026. Jan. 23. 07:32
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months. ETH, SOL and ADA slip as bitcoin fails to build momentum near $90,000
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2026. Jan. 23. 07:08
Asian equities pushed higher and the dollar stayed under pressure, giving crypto a firmer footing after a volatile week. Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
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2026. Jan. 23. 06:54
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher. Coinbase lets users borrow up to $1 million against staked ether without selling
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2026. Jan. 23. 06:12
The new feature allows U.S. users to borrow USDC against cbETH while keeping their staked ETH exposure intact. South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
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2026. Jan. 23. 05:17
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports. XRP slips to $1.93 despite early signs of a technical rebound
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2026. Jan. 23. 04:41
The pullback comes as XRP continues to trade without a fresh headline catalyst, leaving price action largely driven by positioning and technical levels. Dogecoin falls 2% as liquidation pressure hits meme coins
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2026. Jan. 23. 04:30
Trading remains a sell-the-rally environment, with resistance entrenched around $0.126 to $0.127 and only tentative, short-lived bounces emerging on intraday. Gold nears $5,000, silver closes on $100 while bitcoin remains listless
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2026. Jan. 23. 04:30
Prediction markets price further upside for bullion as volatility data shows silver absorbing momentum while gold grinds higher
Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says
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2026. Jan. 23. 04:01
In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows. Caroline Ellison, former Alameda and FTX executive, released after 14 months
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2026. Jan. 23. 01:52
The former Alameda Research chief and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried has exited federal custody but remains subject to long-term bans, injunctions, and supervision tied to the FTX collapse. Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:27
Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup. Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:27
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business. SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:13
The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig. Gold surges to doorstep of $5,000 as experts debate bitcoin's underperformance
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2026. Jan. 22. 21:16
"The [BTC] adoption announcements are not working anymore," said Jim Bianco, while Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas urged taking a longer-term view. Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth
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2026. Jan. 22. 20:19
The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end. Optimism community begins vote on OP token buybacks
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2026. Jan. 22. 19:56
The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain. Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network
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2026. Jan. 22. 18:36
A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts. BitGo stock edges higher in NYSE debut as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world
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2026. Jan. 22. 17:44
The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday. BitGo stock gains 25% in opening trades on NYSE as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world
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2026. Jan. 22. 17:44
The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday. Trump-linked World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on satellite-powered DeFi
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2026. Jan. 22. 17:19
Spacecoin aims to provide permissionless internet access via satellite constellation, targeting remote and underserved communities. Ondo to put BitGo stock onchain following New York Stock Exchange debut
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:54
The crypto company's stock will be available in a tokenized version on Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain closely after it starts trading on NYSE. Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:13
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure. Crypto for Advisors: Will 2026 Be the Year of Crypto Regulation?
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:00
Will 2026 be all about regulation? From market structure to token classification, a breakdown of the U.S. crypto regulatory outlook and what it means for financial advisors. Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:39
Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak. Bitcoin falls bellow $89,000 as rally attempt fizzles despite trade war risk relief
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:30
"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst. AI infrastructure firm secures up to $500 million onchain loan after bypassing banks
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:25
The credit facility used GPU hardware as tokenized collateral, enabling faster capital access without traditional credit checks. Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:25
PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub. Michael Saylor indicates more bitcoin purchases in change of pace mid-week tweet
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:08
After a brief slowdown in its pace of bitcoin acquisition, Strategy has purchased almost $3.5 billion of BTC over the last two weeks. The Base token should give holders voting power over Coinbase itself
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:00
If BASE becomes economically tied to COIN, the token would trade not as a memeified L2 token, but as a globally accessible representation of equity-like value. Tokenization firm Superstate raises $82.5 million to bring Wall Street onchain
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:00
With the new funding, the company aims to bring IPOs and fundraising onto blockchain rails like Ethereum and Solana. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash Gains 1.1% While Nearly All Assets Fall
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2026. Jan. 22. 14:17
Bitcoin (BTC) and Stellar (XLM) both declined 0.1% from Wednesday. XRP slides 19% from January highs, pushing sentiment to 'extreme fear'
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2026. Jan. 22. 14:14
Social data show smaller traders have largely stepped aside, a setup that can later fuel sharp rebounds if prices stabilize and buying resumes. Ethereum upgrade sparks activity spike, but JPMorgan doubts it will last
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2026. Jan. 22. 14:02
The Fusaka upgrade raised usage, but pressure from layer-2 networks and rival blockchains continues to cloud Ethereum's long-term growth outlook. BlackRock-linked wallets move over $430 million in bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime
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2026. Jan. 22. 13:52
Onchain data shows sizable bitcoin and ether movements tied to BlackRock’s spot ETFs, echoing earlier January flows tied to creation and redemption activity. Strategy's credit risk falls as preferred equity value surpasses convertible debt
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2026. Jan. 22. 12:39
The bitcoin-owning company's capital structure is shifting toward permanent capital, reducing refinancing risk and damping credit volatility. Risk assets rally on taco trade: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 22. 12:23
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 22, 2026 Bitcoin volatility shrinks as tariff jitters fade: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 22. 11:23
Crypto prices stabilized after Wednesday’s tariff-driven volatility, with bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 as equities rebounded and traders rotated back into risk assets. Binance co-founder Zhao in talks with ‘probably a dozen’ governments on asset tokenization
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2026. Jan. 22. 10:52
Tokenization could allow governments to raise funds by selling fractional ownership of state-owned assets like infrastructure, real estate or commodities. Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 22. 10:26
The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy. Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund
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2026. Jan. 22. 09:20
The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance. New research projects U.S. inflation resurgence, challenging bitcoin bulls' disinflation bets
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2026. Jan. 22. 06:51
Inflation in the United States could climb above 4% this year, according to a new analysis by Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute and Peter R. Orszag of Lazard. Crypto market steadies as Japan's bond market chaos eases
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2026. Jan. 22. 06:18
Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure. Bitcoin swings trigger rare split liquidation as longs and shorts both get hit
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2026. Jan. 22. 05:54
Nearly equal losses across long and short positions showed traders were wrong-footed as crypto prices swung violently within hours. 
