XRP slides 7% as rapid selling breaks major $1.79 support

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2026. Jan. 31. 15:48

XRP slides 7% as rapid selling breaks major $1.79 support Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.

ETH, SOL and DOGE slide 7% as $850 million bullish bets end up liquidated

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2026. Jan. 31. 15:41

ETH, SOL and DOGE slide 7% as $850 million bullish bets end up liquidated Ether, solana and XRP led losses across crypto as a wave of long liquidations swept futures markets, showing stress spreading beyond bitcoin during weekend trading.

Bitcoin 'fear' sentiment hits a 2026 high as price downtrends toward $80,000

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2026. Jan. 31. 15:30

Bitcoin 'fear' sentiment hits a 2026 high as price downtrends toward $80,000 Social chatter around bitcoin has turned sharply negative after the token slid to its lowest level since Nov. 21, a setup Santiment says often appears near capitulation, even if near term trading stays messy.

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and thin weekend liquidity

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2026. Jan. 31. 14:46

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and thin weekend liquidity Bitcoin slid toward $81,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and Binance spat

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2026. Jan. 31. 14:46

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and Binance spat Bitcoin slid toward $81,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time

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2026. Jan. 31. 13:00

U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time The exchanges were accused of facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are linked to an Iranian businessman convicted of embezzlement.

NYSE's 24/7 plan could fix key problem for stock tokens, Ondo's de Bode says

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2026. Jan. 31. 13:00

NYSE's 24/7 plan could fix key problem for stock tokens, Ondo's de Bode says NYSE and Nasdaq introducing 24/7 trading with tokenized stock would be a "godsend," solving thin weekend liquidity, Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode told CoinDesk in an interview.

Founder of OKX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges, blames bitcoin’s October crash on Binance

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2026. Jan. 31. 12:27

Founder of OKX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges, blames bitcoin’s October crash on Binance Months after Oct. 10’s flash crash and liquidation cascade, a fresh spat has opened between exchange executives and market watchers over whether a leveraged yield loop, thin liquidity, or busted market plumbing did the real damage.

Binance pins crypto's worst-ever liquidation day on macro risks, not exchange failure

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2026. Jan. 31. 08:50

Binance pins crypto's worst-ever liquidation day on macro risks, not exchange failure Binance says October 10’s crypto flash crash was driven by a macro risk-off shock, cascading liquidations and thin liquidity, while acknowledging two platform-specific issues that occurred after most losses had already hit.

Silver's 35% plunge ends up beating bitcoin in a rare crypto liquidation shock

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2026. Jan. 31. 07:47

Silver's 35% plunge ends up beating bitcoin in a rare crypto liquidation shock Tokenized silver futures recorded the largest liquidations across crypto markets over the past 24 hours, overtaking bitcoin and ether as a sharp pullback in metals collided with leverage-heavy trading on crypto venues.

Bitcoin, ether fall as shutdown clock hits and markets brace for a messy Monday

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2026. Jan. 31. 07:29

Bitcoin, ether fall as shutdown clock hits and markets brace for a messy Monday Bitcoin fell toward $83,000 as the U.S. entered a partial shutdown, with traders leaning defensive ahead of a House vote expected Monday.

Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight

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2026. Jan. 31. 02:19

Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight The U.S. government is likely to shut down Saturday morning until the House votes on a funding package, raising the importance of specificity in prediction market bets.

Tether's gold holdings top $17 billion as net profits surpassed $10 billion for 2025

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2026. Jan. 31. 00:10

Tether's gold holdings top $17 billion as net profits surpassed $10 billion for 2025 The stablecoin giant saw sharp growth in its USDT token's supply, and was one of the world's largest U.S. government debt holder with $141 billion Treasury exposure.

SpaceX-Tesla merger talks puts nearly 20,000 bitcoin in focus

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2026. Jan. 30. 23:30

SpaceX-Tesla merger talks puts nearly 20,000 bitcoin in focus Any deal involving SpaceX and Tesla would quietly consolidate one of the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holdings under a single roof.

A Reddit-like social network for AI agents is getting weird, and memecoin traders are cashing in

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2026. Jan. 30. 22:52

A Reddit-like social network for AI agents is getting weird, and memecoin traders are cashing in Moltbook’s viral posts and strange user behavior memecoins, including MOLT soaring more than 7,000%.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin could hit $6.5 million in 20 years

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2026. Jan. 30. 19:54

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin could hit $6.5 million in 20 years After a bruising 2025, Hougan sees sideways Bitcoin trading, rising institutional interest and early central bank curiosity setting up the next cycle.

U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions

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2026. Jan. 30. 19:26

U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions The Department of Justice said it now holds legal title over crypto, real estate and monetary assets tied to darknet mixing service, Helix

Anatomy of bitcoin's plunge this week: The dollar's bottom was BTC's top

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2026. Jan. 30. 18:57

Anatomy of bitcoin's plunge this week: The dollar's bottom was BTC's top It seems like ages ago, but bitcoin rose to just shy of $91,000 on Wednesday. Then the U.S. dollar started to strengthen.

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold falling 12% while bitcoin holds at $83,000

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2026. Jan. 30. 18:50

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold falling 12% while bitcoin holds at $83,000 Crypto bulls who have theorized that bitcoin can't begin rising until money flows out of red-hot precious metals are about to find out if they were correct.

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold 12%; bitcoin holds at $83,000

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2026. Jan. 30. 18:50

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold 12%; bitcoin holds at $83,000 Crypto bulls who have theorized that bitcoin can't begin rising until money flows out of red-hot precious metals are about to find out if they were correct.

Visa and Mastercard aren’t buying the stablecoin hype for everyday payments

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2026. Jan. 30. 17:44

Visa and Mastercard aren’t buying the stablecoin hype for everyday payments Despite crypto’s promise of faster, cheaper transactions, the payments giants aren’t buying the stablecoin pitch, at least not in developed markets.

Brian Armstrong was snubbed by top executives from the biggest U.S. banks in Davos

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2026. Jan. 30. 17:34

Brian Armstrong was snubbed by top executives from the biggest U.S. banks in Davos Stablecoin rewards and the Clarity Act widen the divide between crypto and TradFi, according to people who spoke with the WSJ.

Brian Armstrong was snubbed by top executives from the biggest U.S. banks in Davos: WSJ

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2026. Jan. 30. 17:34

Brian Armstrong was snubbed by top executives from the biggest U.S. banks in Davos: WSJ Stablecoin rewards and the Clarity Act widen the divide between crypto and TradFi, according to people who spoke with the WSJ.

Bitcoin is the 'newest, coolest software': Inside Kevin Warsh’s complicated crypto history

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2026. Jan. 30. 16:34

Bitcoin is the 'newest, coolest software': Inside Kevin Warsh’s complicated crypto history The former Federal Reserve governor has invested in crypto firms, criticized bitcoin’s role as money and argued for a U.S. digital dollar.

Here is what Trump nominee for Fed chair Kevin Warsh said about bitcoin and rates

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2026. Jan. 30. 16:34

Here is what Trump nominee for Fed chair Kevin Warsh said about bitcoin and rates The former Federal Reserve governor has invested in crypto firms, criticized bitcoin’s role as money and argued for a U.S. digital dollar.

Hedge fund billionaire Stan Druckenmiller on Warsh as Fed chair: ‘no one better equipped’

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2026. Jan. 30. 15:04

Hedge fund billionaire Stan Druckenmiller on Warsh as Fed chair: ‘no one better equipped’ The conventional wisdom on Trump's pick for Fed chair says he's a hawk. Stanley Druckenmiller, who made billions fading conventional wisdom, suggests that's not necessarily so.

Citi says CLARITY Act momentum builds, but DeFi fight could stall crypto bill

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2026. Jan. 30. 15:02

Citi says CLARITY Act momentum builds, but DeFi fight could stall crypto bill Washington is edging closer to a landmark crypto framework, though disputes over DeFi and stablecoin rewards risk pushing final passage beyond 2026.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index slides 1.9% as all assets trade lower

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2026. Jan. 30. 14:26

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index slides 1.9% as all assets trade lower Cronos (CRO) fell 4.2% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 3.7%, leading the index lower.

Lido’s new stVaults will let L2s create their own rules for Ethereum staking

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2026. Jan. 30. 14:00

Lido’s new stVaults will let L2s create their own rules for Ethereum staking stVaults let other teams plug into Lido’s staking system instead of building their own from scratch.

XRP-linked Ripple rolls out treasury platform after $1 billion GTreasury deal

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2026. Jan. 30. 12:44

XRP-linked Ripple rolls out treasury platform after $1 billion GTreasury deal New product lets companies manage cash, stablecoins and tokenized funds in one system, cutting cross-border settlement times from days to seconds.

President Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

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2026. Jan. 30. 12:02

President Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair The president confirmed his pick on Friday to replace the incumbent Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S.

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2026. Jan. 30. 12:01

Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S. The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and digital asset custody in the United States.

Bitcoin, ether extend declines as leverage unwind accelerates: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 30. 11:30

Bitcoin, ether extend declines as leverage unwind accelerates: Crypto Markets Today Crypto markets fell further overnight as bitcoin and ether extended losses, metals tumbled and liquidation pressure hit leveraged traders across derivatives markets.

Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle

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2026. Jan. 30. 10:52

Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle The bitcoin-to-gold ratio rebounded from recent lows, mirroring a pattern seen in the 2019-2020.

U.S. dollar strength and volatility surge as markets nervously await U.S. open

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2026. Jan. 30. 10:47

U.S. dollar strength and volatility surge as markets nervously await U.S. open While Fed chair speculation drives uncertainty across equities, rates, and crypto.

Vitalik Buterin to spend $43 million on Ethereum development

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2026. Jan. 30. 09:48

Vitalik Buterin to spend $43 million on Ethereum development Ethereum’s co-founder said the $43 million withdrawal will support a broader “full-stack openness and verifiability” vision as the foundation tightens spending.

U.S. listed bitcoin, ether ETFs bleed nearly $1 billion in a day

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2026. Jan. 30. 09:37

U.S. listed bitcoin, ether ETFs bleed nearly $1 billion in a day U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw one of their worst combined outflow days of 2026 as falling prices, rising volatility and macro uncertainty pushed investors to cut exposure.

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

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2026. Jan. 30. 06:30

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

Plunge in gold, silver, and copper sparks $120 million rout in blockchain metal clones

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2026. Jan. 30. 06:16

Plunge in gold, silver, and copper sparks $120 million rout in blockchain metal clones Metals remain a leading theme for the year while bitcoin trades independently, suggestive of its growing role as a standalone risk asset.

Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 30. 05:46

Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin BTC fell deeper to nearly $81,000 late Thursday as Warsh's odds surged in betting markets.

XRP bulls lose $70 million as Ripple-linked token plunges 7%

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2026. Jan. 30. 05:31

XRP bulls lose $70 million as Ripple-linked token plunges 7% Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest volatility spike since November

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2026. Jan. 30. 05:07

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest volatility spike since November The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest implied volatility spike since November

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2026. Jan. 30. 05:07

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest implied volatility spike since November The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.

Rollercoaster bitcoin price moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets

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2026. Jan. 30. 04:43

Rollercoaster bitcoin price moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets More than $1.7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours as bitcoin fell to $81,000, with long bets accounting for nearly all the damage amid macro jitters and Fed chair speculation.

Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues

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2026. Jan. 30. 02:12

Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000.

El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 22:19

El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million.

Circle’s biggest bear just threw in the towel, but warns the stock is still a crypto roller coaster

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2026. Jan. 29. 22:14

Circle’s biggest bear just threw in the towel, but warns the stock is still a crypto roller coaster Circle’s rising correlation with ether and DeFi exposure drives the re-rating, despite valuation and competition concerns.

Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails

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2026. Jan. 29. 22:03

Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.

Tokenization firm Securitize reports 841% revenue growth as it prepares to go public

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2026. Jan. 29. 20:03

Tokenization firm Securitize reports 841% revenue growth as it prepares to go public With crypto prices and crypto-related stocks in the midst of a major selloff today, Securitize SPAC merger partner Cantor Equity Partners II is higher by 4.4% on the news.

U.S. SEC, CFTC chiefs push united front on paving the way for crypto

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2026. Jan. 29. 19:00

U.S. SEC, CFTC chiefs push united front on paving the way for crypto With Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Mike Selig new in the role, the agencies held a "harmonization" event to show they're side-by-side.

Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000

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2026. Jan. 29. 18:55

Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000 Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.

Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents

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2026. Jan. 29. 18:14

Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents The rollout of Aero, targeted for the second quarter of 2026, will take direct aim at incumbents like Uniswap and Curve, the team told CoinDesk.

Ripple-linked XRP drops 5%, opening downside risk toward $1.70

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2026. Jan. 29. 17:15

Ripple-linked XRP drops 5%, opening downside risk toward $1.70 Traders are watching $1.80 as near-term support, with $1.87–$1.90 now the key resistance zone.

Dogecoin slumps 7% as bitcoin risk-off rattles memecoin bets

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2026. Jan. 29. 17:09

Dogecoin slumps 7% as bitcoin risk-off rattles memecoin bets The token broke below key support at $0.1218 on heavy volume, turning that level into near-term resistance even after a brief bounce from around $0.115.

Bitcoin’s major safety net just snapped. Why a drop below $85,000 might risk more selloff

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2026. Jan. 29. 17:06

Bitcoin’s major safety net just snapped. Why a drop below $85,000 might risk more selloff Bitcoin price just fell through that price floor it's been bouncing off for two months. Now charts might be pointing to $75,000 as next level to watch.

SEC chair says 'time is right' for pension funds to include crypto, CFTC head says digital assets set to flourish

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2026. Jan. 29. 17:04

SEC chair says 'time is right' for pension funds to include crypto, CFTC head says digital assets set to flourish SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig said they are working with the Senate to get a crypto market structure bill over the line.

Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:56

Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000 While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.

Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone despite Democrat opposition

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:41

Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone despite Democrat opposition The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber.

Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone as effort advanced through first committee

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:41

Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone as effort advanced through first committee The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber.

Grading America’s progress toward becoming the crypto capital of the world

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:35

Grading America’s progress toward becoming the crypto capital of the world A year after issuing an open letter to the incoming Trump administration, crypto law experts reflect on their regulatory advice.

Ethereum OGs revive the DAO with $220 million security fund, Unchained reports

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:21

Ethereum OGs revive the DAO with $220 million security fund, Unchained reports According to the report, $13.5 million will be allocated to security grants distributed through DAO-style mechanisms

Crypto for Advisors: banks and digital money

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2026. Jan. 29. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: banks and digital money Banks are embracing stablecoins and tokenized deposits as a means to upgrade their financial infrastructure, but they are approaching the two technologies differently.

Crypto custody firm Copper in early talks for IPO as crypto 'plumbing' becomes new Wall Street favorite

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:55

Crypto custody firm Copper in early talks for IPO as crypto 'plumbing' becomes new Wall Street favorite The London-based custody provider is weighing a potential public listing, aiming to follow rival BitGo's recent IPO.

Live blog: Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:53

Live blog: Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill The Senate Agriculture Committee held a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation.

LIVE: Senate Agriculture Committee debates crypto market structure bill

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:53

LIVE: Senate Agriculture Committee debates crypto market structure bill The Senate Agriculture Committee is holding a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation.

Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:42

Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management.

Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:39

Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.

Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 15:32

Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin In partnership with Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.3% as all constituents trade lower

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2026. Jan. 29. 14:23

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.3% as all constituents trade lower Avalanche (AVAX) declined 4.4% and Polkadot (DOT) fell 4.1%, leading index lower.

Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold

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2026. Jan. 29. 14:07

Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.

Robinhood is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 billion valuation

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2026. Jan. 29. 13:57

Robinhood is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 billion valuation The $45 million Series B extension also includes participation from new strategic investors Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage.

Gold in 'extreme greed' sentiment as it adds entire bitcoin market cap in one day

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2026. Jan. 29. 13:00

Gold in 'extreme greed' sentiment as it adds entire bitcoin market cap in one day Bullion ripped past $5,500 and sentiment gauges hit “extreme greed,” while bitcoin stayed pinned below $90K — a split that’s getting harder to ignore.

Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield

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2026. Jan. 29. 12:20

Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.

Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead

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2026. Jan. 29. 11:45

Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead Even though the Fed's decision to hold interest rates was widely expected, geopolitical tensions and a rotation into haven assets left crypto traders facing a sea of red.

Investors accuse Cere Network of $100 million fraud and token-dump scheme in lawsuit

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2026. Jan. 29. 11:34

Investors accuse Cere Network of $100 million fraud and token-dump scheme in lawsuit Plaintiffs say insiders sold millions of dollars’ worth of tokens immediately after Cere’s 2021 ICO, sending prices into a near-total collapse.

Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 11:12

Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.

Crypto payments firm BCB Group appoints Tim Renew as CEO in leadership reshuffle

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2026. Jan. 29. 11:00

Crypto payments firm BCB Group appoints Tim Renew as CEO in leadership reshuffle Renew will lead the digital asset payments firm, with co-founder Oliver Tonkin moving into a newly created president role.

More than half of bitcoin investors are officially underwater as the $88,000 price level fails to hold

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2026. Jan. 29. 10:14

More than half of bitcoin investors are officially underwater as the $88,000 price level fails to hold Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

More than half of bitcoin’s invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000

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2026. Jan. 29. 10:14

More than half of bitcoin’s invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000 Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg

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2026. Jan. 29. 10:12

Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg The exchange is working with local banks like Pave Bank to enable fiat-to-crypto conversions and encourage digital asset adoption.

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that

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2026. Jan. 29. 08:53

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that, JPMorgan says

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2026. Jan. 29. 08:53

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that, JPMorgan says Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.

Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again

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2026. Jan. 29. 06:53

Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.

UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 06:00

UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin The USDU stablecoin is issued by Universal Digital, a crypto firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues to pull focus from BTC

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2026. Jan. 29. 05:28

Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues to pull focus from BTC Crypto prices stabilized after an early-week dip, but bitcoin continued to trail gold and silver as macro trades dominated after the Fed’s policy hold.

First gold and silver, now oil is starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 05:22

First gold and silver, now oil is starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 29. 05:22

First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity

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2026. Jan. 29. 04:38

SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure.

Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here's how bitcoin miners could benefit

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2026. Jan. 28. 23:07

Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here's how bitcoin miners could benefit In its fourth quarter earnings report, Meta said capital spending plans for 2026 should be in the range of $115-$135 billion, well ahead of consensus forecasts.

World token jumps 27% as Sam Altman reportedly eyes a biometric social network to kill off bots

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2026. Jan. 28. 22:44

World token jumps 27% as Sam Altman reportedly eyes a biometric social network to kill off bots The WLD token surged after Forbes reported that Sam Altman's OpenAI is planning to use Worldcoin to fight bots online.

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks

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2026. Jan. 28. 21:37

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss

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2026. Jan. 28. 21:11

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

Paxos' gold token rakes in record inflows as crypto investors turn to the yellow metal

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2026. Jan. 28. 19:40

Paxos' gold token rakes in record inflows as crypto investors turn to the yellow metal Tokenized gold has improved the traditional store of value metal's utility, while bitcoin trades like a risk asset amid uncertain times, one expert noted.

White House to meet with crypto, banking executives to discuss market structure bill

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2026. Jan. 28. 19:34

White House to meet with crypto, banking executives to discuss market structure bill A vote on the legislation was delayed earlier this month after hitting resistance over how it proposes regulation regarding stablecoins.

Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue

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2026. Jan. 28. 19:16

Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue The proposal links the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

Crypto's political power supercharged with $193 million in Fairshake, thanks to new cash

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2026. Jan. 28. 19:00

Crypto's political power supercharged with $193 million in Fairshake, thanks to new cash The industry's chief campaign-finance arm got another $49 million and already outpaces what it had in the last U.S. congressional races, when it aided dozens of wins.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls

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2026. Jan. 28. 18:57

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

Coinbase rolls out prediction markets to all U.S. customers

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2026. Jan. 28. 18:43

Coinbase rolls out prediction markets to all U.S. customers The feature, first announced in December, was built in partnership with U.S.-regulated prediction market operator Kalshi.