Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0

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2026. Jan. 19. 12:37

Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0 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

Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto 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

Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance.

Bitcoin slips below key support as tariff talk rattles crypto: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 19. 11:52

Bitcoin slips below key support as tariff talk rattles crypto: Crypto Markets Today 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

India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations 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

Strive’s preferred stock hits par value, unlocking bitcoin funding channel 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

Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October 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 surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade 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

Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots 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

Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero 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 $1.25 billion splurge

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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50

Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25 billion splurge 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 $1.25B splurge

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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50

Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25B splurge 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

DOGE slides 7% as whale-linked selling pushes price below $0.13 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

XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2 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

Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs 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

Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated 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

Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over 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

Large bitcoin holders buy the most coins since the FTX collapse of 2022 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

Here is why $1.2 billion Bitcoin ETF inflow is a new bullish signal 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 Digital Assets

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2026. Jan. 18. 15:00

Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity Digital Assets 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

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2026. Jan. 18. 15:00

Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance.

Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on the major crypto bill

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2026. Jan. 18. 14:00

Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on the major crypto bill 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 major crypto bill

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2026. Jan. 18. 14:00

Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on major crypto bill 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

Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts 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

Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill "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

Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns 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

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins 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

Crypto trading platform with CZ as advisor sees sudden $2 billion volume surge on 'airdrop' hype 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.

How tokenized assets could become a $400 billion market in 2026

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2026. Jan. 17. 17:00

How tokenized assets could become a $400 billion market in 2026 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.

Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026

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2026. Jan. 17. 17:00

Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026 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

Popular Burger joint Steak ’n Shake buys $10 million bitcoin 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

What comes next: State of Crypto 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 solo bitcoin miners hit rare $300,000 jackpots in the same week 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

Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show 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: ETH will hit $15,000 by 2027 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

Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say 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

State Street, a $36 billion bank, is aiming to change legacy finance using blockchain tech 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 from a victim in social-engineering attack

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2026. Jan. 16. 18:56

Hacker steals $282 million crypto from a victim in social-engineering attack 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 in hardware wallet social-engineering attack

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2026. Jan. 16. 18:56

Hacker steals $282 million crypto in hardware wallet social-engineering attack 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

Tom Lee's BitMine pushes Ethereum into $8 billion staking backlog 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

Senate Democrats serious about crypto bill reboot, they said in call with industry 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

Polygon Labs said to have laid off 60 staff following new $250 million acquisition 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

Customers are benefitting from the global stablecoin arms race — but that won’t last forever 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

HR services provider Gusto taps Zerohash to speed up global payouts with stablecoins 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

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble 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

PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund 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

Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments 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.

Riot Platforms surges 11% as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot

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2026. Jan. 16. 15:12

Riot Platforms surges 11%  as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot The company sold nearly $100 million of bitcoin to fund the purchase of its 200-acre Rockdale site and signed a leasing agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that could deliver $1 billion in revenue.

Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan

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2026. Jan. 16. 14:18

Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop.

BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley

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2026. Jan. 16. 13:39

BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley The investment gives BitMine exposure to consumer media and potential DeFi revenue streams, strengthening its treasury strategy beyond ether accumulation.

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood drops bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

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2026. Jan. 16. 12:53

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood drops bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

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2026. Jan. 16. 12:53

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.

DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move

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2026. Jan. 16. 11:59

DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move Shares climb more than 5% in pre-market trading as the company reinforces long term Bitcoin strategy.

Nexo becomes Audi Revolut F1 Team sponsor in 4-year deal

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2026. Jan. 16. 11:29

Nexo becomes Audi Revolut F1 Team sponsor in 4-year deal The crypto lender's agreement with the Formula 1 team follows its sponsorship of the Australian Open

Bitcoin consolidates, dash outperforms in quiet crypto session: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 16. 10:54

Bitcoin consolidates, dash outperforms in quiet crypto session: Crypto Markets Today Major CoinDesk indexes moved less than 1% on Friday as bitcoin consolidated above a key breakout level, while dash extended its advance.

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

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2026. Jan. 16. 10:41

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme Federal prosecutors said Brian Garry Sewell defrauded investors of nearly $3 million and ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved more than $5 million.

Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners

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2026. Jan. 16. 10:00

Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners The institutional bitcoin manager expands its mandate as demand for professional risk-managed digital asset strategies grows.

CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools

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2026. Jan. 16. 07:47

CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools The new futures contracts, available in micro and standard sizes, are set to launch on Feb. 9, pending regulatory approval.

More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows

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2026. Jan. 16. 06:01

More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications.

Iranians stash bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks

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2026. Jan. 16. 05:51

Iranians stash bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets.

Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks

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2026. Jan. 16. 05:51

Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets.

Interactive Brokers accepts USDC deposits; Ripple's RLUSD coming soon

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2026. Jan. 16. 05:44

Interactive Brokers accepts USDC deposits; Ripple's RLUSD coming soon Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can now deposit USDC around the clock, with funds converted to dollars and credited to brokerage accounts within minutes.

XRP falls 4% on crypto market weakness even as ETF inflows stay strong

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2026. Jan. 16. 04:56

XRP falls 4% on crypto market weakness even as ETF inflows stay strong Short-term price action is driven by technical positioning, with $2.13 acting as a key resistance level.

Dogecoin drops 4% as traders sell rallies and support gives way

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2026. Jan. 16. 04:45

Dogecoin drops 4% as traders sell rallies and support gives way Traders are cautious with meme tokens, favoring assets with clearer institutional signals.

Bitcoin slips to nearly $95,000 as Senate delay and risk-off moves weigh on crypto

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2026. Jan. 16. 04:34

Bitcoin slips to nearly $95,000 as Senate delay and risk-off moves weigh on crypto Analysts suggest the market is pausing rather than reversing, with Bitcoin moving out of a long consolidation phase.

Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Jan. 16. 02:09

Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing Bitcoin steadies near $95K as prediction markets, market makers, and desks point to a momentum-driven run at $100K rather than a decisive breakout.

BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'

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2026. Jan. 15. 23:45

BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x' BitMine Chair Tom Lee told investors that the company could generate over $400 million income on its $13 billion worth of ether holdings, primarily via staking.

Tokenization firms reject Coinbase's crypto bill equities claims

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2026. Jan. 15. 22:01

Tokenization firms reject Coinbase's crypto bill equities claims While Coinbase said that the crypto market structure bill would essentially ban tokenized securities, companies in that sector say that's not the case.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says company opposed crypto bill to protect consumers

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2026. Jan. 15. 20:59

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says company opposed crypto bill to protect consumers Armstrong told CNBC that his firm pulled support for a sweeping digital assets bill after finding provisions that could have harmed consumers and stifled competition.

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible

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2026. Jan. 15. 20:41

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible The company's Brian Steele suggests the industry giant aims to redefine the limits of tokenization in capital markets.

Senate Democrats pursuing a Friday call with crypto industry on market structure bill

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2026. Jan. 15. 20:18

Senate Democrats pursuing a Friday call with crypto industry on market structure bill A call is being planned to discuss the state of the legislation that's now been postponed in the Senate Banking Committee, sources say.

Goldman is 'spending a lot of time' on crypto, prediction markets efforts, CEO Solomon says

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2026. Jan. 15. 18:38

Goldman is 'spending a lot of time' on crypto, prediction markets efforts, CEO Solomon says The firm is exploring how these technologies can fit into its business and has met with prediction market platforms.

DeFi community sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback

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2026. Jan. 15. 18:22

DeFi community sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.

DeFi sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback

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2026. Jan. 15. 18:22

DeFi sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.

House Democrats slam SEC for dropping crypto cases with Trump ties

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2026. Jan. 15. 18:19

House Democrats slam SEC for dropping crypto cases with  Trump ties In a letter on Thursday, lawmakers accused the SEC of enabling a "pay-to-play" dynamic after dropping cases against Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and Justin Sun.

The big crypto bill isn't dead, may return next month as Wall Street fight still looms

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2026. Jan. 15. 17:49

The big crypto bill isn't dead, may return next month as Wall Street fight still looms The digital assets crowd has been complaining bitterly about bank-lobbyist tactics, but Senate lawmakers have a much longer relationship with their bankers.

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

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2026. Jan. 15. 17:43

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17% The crypto analytics firm is replacing its reward-driven social product with a more selective creator marketing platform after X revised its API policies to curb spam.

Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem

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2026. Jan. 15. 17:33

Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem The first stablecoin issued through MoonPay’s launchpad aims to solve liquidity fragmentation by issuing natively on Citrea.

Coinbase fears tokenization rival Securitize, says Citron Research

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2026. Jan. 15. 17:30

Coinbase fears tokenization rival Securitize, says Citron Research Tokenization platform Securitize is going public — as soon as the first half of 2026 — through a SPAC deal with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT)

Cantor Equity Partners II stock gains as Citron says Coinbase fears tokenization rival

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2026. Jan. 15. 17:30

Cantor Equity Partners II stock gains as Citron says Coinbase fears tokenization rival Tokenization platform Securitize is going public — as soon as the first half of 2026 — through a SPAC deal with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT)

Crypto for Advisors: Blockchain’s Impact on Government

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2026. Jan. 15. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Blockchain’s Impact on Government The CLARITY Act, expected to clarify digital asset rules, will enable blockchain to bring real-time transparency to government operations and public spending.

Galaxy Digital stock rises 4% after Texas grid operator approves data center expansion

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:51

Galaxy Digital stock rises 4% after Texas grid operator approves data center expansion The expansion supports Galaxy's AI and high-performance computing plans, with construction underway on the first phase.

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:48

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress After a brief reprieve, crypto returned to selling off during U.S. market hours on Thursday.

Ripple injects $150 million into LMAX to push RLUSD stablecoin for institutions

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:18

Ripple injects $150 million into LMAX to push RLUSD stablecoin for institutions The deal will see LMAX embed Ripple's $1.4 billion U.S. dollar stablecoin into the exchange's infrastructure.

Michael Saylor's Strategy still has major upside despite 2025 plunge, says TD Cowen

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:14

Michael Saylor's Strategy still has major upside despite 2025 plunge, says TD Cowen Strategy remains an effective proxy for bitcoin exposure, particularly for investors with a long-term view, analyst Lance Vitanza said.

Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:08

Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits BofA CEO Brian Moynihan echoed other banks in warning that $6 trillion in bank deposits were at stake, even as he said the bank will “be fine.”

Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

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2026. Jan. 15. 15:07

Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says Delayed markups could give Congress time to resolve issues that may determine how, and whether, institutions fully enter U.S. crypto markets, broker Benchmark said.

JPMorgan sees 2026 crypto inflows topping the $130 billion hit in 2025

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2026. Jan. 15. 14:59

JPMorgan sees 2026 crypto inflows topping the $130 billion hit in 2025 The bank said global capital moving into digital assets hit a record last year and is poised to grow further as institutional investors return.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Drops 4.6%, Leading Index Lower

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2026. Jan. 15. 14:16

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Drops 4.6%, Leading Index Lower Litecoin (LTC) was also an underperformer, down 2.1% from Wednesday.

Bitcoin price may hit $300,000 to $1.5 million by 2030, Ark Invest Says

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2026. Jan. 15. 14:00

Bitcoin price may hit $300,000 to $1.5 million by 2030, Ark Invest Says With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era.

Lower volatility, bigger allocations: Ark Invest sees bitcoin entering its next chapter

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2026. Jan. 15. 14:00

Lower volatility, bigger allocations: Ark Invest sees bitcoin entering its next chapter With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era.

Stablecoins and self-custody are driving the rise of crypto neobanks

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2026. Jan. 15. 14:00

Stablecoins and self-custody are driving the rise of crypto neobanks For years, crypto’s most ambitious builders focused on blockchains’ plumbing. But a growing number of projects are now stepping away from the base layer and focusing on payments and neobank-like services.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company

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2026. Jan. 15. 13:11

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.

Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date

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2026. Jan. 15. 12:06

Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date Strategy's preferred stock, STRC, sees a familiar ex dividend dip below the $100 par level.

Societe Generale works with Swift to settle tokenize bonds using cash and stablecoins

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2026. Jan. 15. 11:47

Societe Generale works with Swift to settle tokenize bonds using cash and stablecoins The bank’s digital asset division SG-FORGE used its MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin.