Robinhood CEO says tokenized stocks could prevent another GameStop freeze

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2026. Jan. 28. 15:49

Robinhood CEO says tokenized stocks could prevent another GameStop freeze Vlad Tenev blamed the trading halt on its app in 2021 on bad infrastructure, a problem that he says tokenization would solve.

Strive clears Semler debt off books, buys more bitcoin after $225 million preferred stock sale

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2026. Jan. 28. 15:18

Strive clears Semler debt off books, buys more bitcoin after $225 million preferred stock sale The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

Peter Thiel and Galaxy-backed Citrea wants to turn idle bitcoin into a high-speed bank account

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2026. Jan. 28. 15:10

Peter Thiel and Galaxy-backed Citrea wants to turn idle bitcoin into a high-speed bank account Founders Fund and Galaxy-backed Citrea is aiming to unlock Bitcoin-denominated credit markets with a new mainnet and a Treasury-backed stablecoin designed for USD settlement.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 2.9%, Leading Index Higher

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2026. Jan. 28. 14:16

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 2.9%, Leading Index Higher Avalanche (AVAX) was also a top performer, rising 1.6% from Tuesday.

Criminal use of crypto spikes after years of steady decline, TRM report says

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2026. Jan. 28. 14:00

Criminal use of crypto spikes after years of steady decline, TRM report says While the increasingly professional bad guys' crypto rocketed to $158 billion in 2025, it's still a decreasing share of overall digital assets activity.

UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:45

UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible' The ASA banned Coinbase adverts concluding they imply crypto could ease the country's cost-of-living crisis.

Fidelity Investments Starts its own stablecoin in a massive bet that future of banking is on blockchain

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:30

Fidelity Investments Starts its own stablecoin in a massive bet that future of banking is on blockchain The FIDD token will run on Ethereum, serve institutional and retail users, and comply with the new GENIUS Act’s reserve rules.

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:18

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9B expiry nears

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:18

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9B expiry nears Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:14

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency's price lags behind broader financial markets.

Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a 'James Bond' bunker

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2026. Jan. 28. 13:06

Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a 'James Bond' bunker The company's gold purchases are mostly for its own reserves, but also support its XAUT stablecoin.

WisdomTree expands tokenized fund access to Solana in multichain push

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2026. Jan. 28. 12:30

WisdomTree expands tokenized fund access to Solana in multichain push Both institutional and retail investors will be able to mint, trade and hold the tokenized funds on Solana through WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime.

Altcoins jump as dollar slides, bitcoin holds steady: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 28. 11:40

Altcoins jump as dollar slides, bitcoin holds steady: Crypto Markets Today The Dollar Index hit a four-year low, while altcoins surged led by HYPE, JTO and Solana memecoin PIPPIN.

Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody

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2026. Jan. 28. 10:49

Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody The proposed bank would offer cryptocurrency custody, spot trading and staking services under direct federal regulatory supervision.

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe

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2026. Jan. 28. 08:10

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe With EU banks exploring stablecoin issuance and regulators laying ground rules, OKX says its card marks a turning point in crypto’s integration into everyday finance.

HYPE token's 50% surge is a story of crypto-traditional market convergence, treasury firm says

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2026. Jan. 28. 08:02

HYPE token's 50% surge is a story of crypto-traditional market convergence, treasury firm says HYPE has surged 50%, outperforming bitcoin, ether and the CoinDesk 20 index by a big margin.

HYPE token's 30% surge is a story of crypto-traditional market convergence, treasury firm says

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2026. Jan. 28. 08:02

HYPE token's 30% surge is a story of crypto-traditional market convergence, treasury firm says HYPE has surged 30%, outperforming bitcoin, ether and the CoinDesk 20 index by a big margin.

Ethereum unveils new rules to make AI agents trustworthy

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2026. Jan. 28. 07:19

Ethereum unveils new rules to make AI agents trustworthy A new Ethereum standard seeks to give AI agents portable identities and reputations, letting them interact across companies and chains without relying on centralized gatekeepers.

Ethereum unveils new rules to make AI agents turstworthy

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2026. Jan. 28. 07:19

Ethereum unveils new rules to make AI agents turstworthy A new Ethereum standard seeks to give AI agents portable identities and reputations, letting them interact across companies and chains without relying on centralized gatekeepers.

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

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2026. Jan. 28. 06:44

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar Crypto prices steadied as traders looked past short-term volatility with positioning shifting to the Fed, megacap earnings and a weakening dollar.

Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin

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2026. Jan. 28. 06:19

Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin China’s exports remain resilient under U.S. tariffs as the yuan stays tightly managed, sending ripples all the way to the crypto market.

Dogecoin turns lower after failing to hold $0.124

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2026. Jan. 28. 05:53

Dogecoin turns lower after failing to hold $0.124 Traders are watching $0.122 as support and $0.1243–$0.1255 as the levels DOGE needs to reclaim.

XRP climbs to $1.90 but struggles to break out of tight range

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2026. Jan. 28. 05:31

XRP climbs to $1.90 but struggles to break out of tight range Traders are watching $1.88 as support and $1.94–$2.00 as the levels XRP needs to clear to break consolidation.

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce

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2026. Jan. 28. 05:27

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce USDC leads the decline in the market cap of top stablecoins, posing risk to crypto market valuations.

Circle faces first major 'threat' for institutional dollars from Tether’s USAT

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2026. Jan. 27. 22:27

Circle faces first major 'threat' for institutional dollars from Tether’s USAT While Circle's USDC has operated without a "credible domestic competitor," Tether's USAT has the potential to shake up the landscape, analysts said.

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks

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2026. Jan. 27. 21:23

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks The president said he isn't concerned about the dollar's recent declines, sending the greenback plunging even lower.

Bitcoin miners surge as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits

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2026. Jan. 27. 20:38

Bitcoin miners surge as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits Anthropic is set to raise $20 billion in its latest funding round, double the amount it initially targeted, according to the FT.

Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits

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2026. Jan. 27. 20:38

Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits Anthropic is set to raise $20 billion in its latest funding round, double the amount it initially targeted, according to the FT.

Crypto faces fork in the road as Clarity Act support wavers, Bitwise says

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2026. Jan. 27. 18:52

Crypto faces fork in the road as Clarity Act support wavers, Bitwise says The asset manager argued that without federal legislation, the industry has three years to become indispensable before political winds potentially shift.

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

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2026. Jan. 27. 17:23

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for.

BNB rises 2.5%, nears $900 mark as prediction market growth signals utility expansion

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2026. Jan. 27. 17:15

BNB rises 2.5%, nears $900 mark as prediction market growth signals utility expansion A new physically backed BNB exchange-traded product launched on Nasdaq Stockholm, adding to existing investment options.

Mesh becomes unicorn, raises $75 million for crypto payments infrastructure

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2026. Jan. 27. 17:03

Mesh becomes unicorn, raises $75 million for crypto payments infrastructure The investment round was led by Dragonfly Capital and included participation from Paradigm, Moderne Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and SBI Investment.

Anthony Scaramucci-linked AVAX One tumbles 32% on uncertainty around shareholder sales

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2026. Jan. 27. 15:59

Anthony Scaramucci-linked AVAX One tumbles 32% on uncertainty around shareholder sales The firm, which holds AVAX tokens and related Avalanche ecosystem assets, registered roughly 74 million shares held by insiders.

Rick Rieder, a rising favorite for Trump's Fed chair pick, sees bitcoin as new gold

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2026. Jan. 27. 15:15

Rick Rieder, a rising favorite for Trump's Fed chair pick, sees bitcoin as new gold As Trump mulls the next leader of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the BlackRock executive has caught a surge of online wagers, and he'd bring a pro-crypto view.

HYPE token surges 24% as silver futures volume soars on Hyperliquid exchange

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:35

HYPE token surges 24% as silver futures volume soars on Hyperliquid exchange Silver futures on the crypto derivatives exchange are currently showing $1.25 billion in volume and $155 million in open interest.

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:31

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt said stablecoins are the “gateway drug” for global finance and that Washington is racing to deliver regulatory clarity.

Standard Chartered says U.S. regional banks most at risk in $500 billion stablecoin shift

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:26

Standard Chartered says U.S. regional banks most at risk in $500 billion stablecoin shift The delay of market structure legislation highlights a growing threat to domestic lenders as digital dollars begin to cannibalize traditional bank deposits.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Gains 2% While Index Declines

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:13

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Gains 2% While Index Declines Polygon (POL) fell 3.1% and Internet Computer (ICP) dropped 3%, leading index lower.

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:00

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says Chinese-language networks now handle a disproportionate share of global crypto money laundering flows, according to a new Chainalysis report.

Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption

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2026. Jan. 27. 14:00

Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption The partnership focuses on privacy, compliance and standards for regulated digital-asset adoption in South Korea.

Galaxy Digital leads $7M investment in Tenbin to build improved tokenized gold and FX markets

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2026. Jan. 27. 13:54

Galaxy Digital leads $7M investment in Tenbin to build improved tokenized gold and FX markets Tenbin plans to bring gold and foreign exchange currencies to blockchain rails using CME futures for faster and better tokenized asset trading.

Tether takes the fight to Circle with a new 'made in America' stablecoin

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2026. Jan. 27. 13:46

Tether takes the fight to Circle with a new 'made in America' stablecoin The new token is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and designed to comply with the GENIUS Act, targeting institutional demand for a U.S.-regulated digital dollar.

Tether debuts federally regulated USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital

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2026. Jan. 27. 13:46

Tether debuts federally regulated USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital The new token is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and designed to comply with the GENIUS Act, targeting institutional demand for a U.S.-regulated digital dollar.

Bitcoin miners HIVE, Bitfarm and Bitdeer downgraded as analyst warns on AI shift

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2026. Jan. 27. 13:24

Bitcoin miners HIVE, Bitfarm and Bitdeer downgraded as analyst warns on AI shift KBW's Stephen Glagola said that turning business models toward AI and HPC may take longer to pay off than the market expects.

Bitcoin to silver ratio nears levels last seen during the FTX capitulation

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2026. Jan. 27. 11:56

Bitcoin to silver ratio nears levels last seen during the FTX capitulation Volatility, historical timing, and relative value signals raise questions around a potential blow off top for silver.

Bitcoin, ether stall as metals steal spotlight in low-liquidity trade: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 27. 11:32

Bitcoin, ether stall as metals steal spotlight in low-liquidity trade: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin and ether traded little changed on weak liquidity as gold and silver rallied, highlighting a risk-off rotation that’s also lifting niche crypto tokens.

As bitcoin miners cut unprofitable production, Hash Ribbon metric points to BTC price rebound

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2026. Jan. 27. 10:57

As bitcoin miners cut unprofitable production, Hash Ribbon metric points to BTC price rebound The hashrate shock from extreme weather in the U.S. revives a historically bullish onchain indicator.

Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets

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2026. Jan. 27. 07:15

Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report.

Polymarket's Volmex contracts open a new path to trading bitcoin, ether volatility

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2026. Jan. 27. 05:51

Polymarket's Volmex contracts open a new path to trading bitcoin, ether volatility Polymarket has launched new prediction markets tied to Volmex's bitcoin and ether 30-day implied volatility indices.

Bitcoin and ether volatility trading gets easier with Polymarket's new contracts

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2026. Jan. 27. 05:51

Bitcoin and ether volatility trading gets easier with Polymarket's new contracts Polymarket has launched new prediction markets tied to Volmex's bitcoin and ether 30-day implied volatility indices.

Bitcoin remains coiled under $88,500 as gold tops $5,000, silver gives back gains

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2026. Jan. 27. 05:35

Bitcoin remains coiled under $88,500 as gold tops $5,000, silver gives back gains Bitcoin traded lower alongside most major tokens as investors favored gold and silver ahead of the Federal Reserve decision and a heavy week of Magnificent Seven earnings.

Bitcoin stuck near $88,000 as gold's and silver's record-breaking rallies show exhaustion signs

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2026. Jan. 26. 20:48

Bitcoin stuck near $88,000 as gold's and silver's record-breaking rallies show exhaustion signs "Gold and silver casually adding an entire bitcoin market cap in a single day," wrote one crypto analyst.

Macro fears mask Ethereum’s momentum, SharpLink CEO says

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2026. Jan. 26. 19:55

Macro fears mask Ethereum’s momentum, SharpLink CEO says SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that macro uncertainty is hiding a massive institutional shift toward Ethereum-based tokenization.

Deus X CEO Tim Grant: We aren't replacing finance; we're integrating it

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2026. Jan. 26. 19:00

Deus X CEO Tim Grant: We aren't replacing finance; we're integrating it The Deus X CEO discussed his journey into digital assets, the company's infrastructure-led growth strategy, and why his Consensus Hong Kong panel promises "real talk only."

Deus X Capital’s Tim Grant on cutting through the crypto hype

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2026. Jan. 26. 19:00

Deus X Capital’s Tim Grant on cutting through the crypto hype The Deus X CEO discussed his journey into digital assets, the company's infrastructure-led growth strategy, and why his Consensus Hong Kong panel promises "real talk only."

Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect it

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2026. Jan. 26. 18:40

Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect it Without proper planning, inherited crypto can easily be lost to delays, missing keys or fiduciaries unfamiliar with the asset class, experts warn.

Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect them

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2026. Jan. 26. 18:40

Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect them Without proper planning, inherited crypto can easily be lost to delays, missing keys or fiduciaries unfamiliar with the asset class, experts warn.

U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto

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2026. Jan. 26. 17:35

U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military

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2026. Jan. 26. 17:22

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.

Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point

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2026. Jan. 26. 17:09

Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest files for two crypto index ETFs tied to CoinDesk 20

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2026. Jan. 26. 16:51

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest files for two crypto index ETFs tied to CoinDesk 20 One proposed fund will attempt to exactly mimic the CoinDesk 20, but the other would track the index, excluding bitcoin.

Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2 billion CoreWeave investment

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2026. Jan. 26. 16:06

Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2 billion CoreWeave investment Nvidia’s deepened partnership with CoreWeave raises pressure on bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure.

Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2B CoreWeave investment

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2026. Jan. 26. 16:06

Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2B CoreWeave investment Nvidia’s deepened partnership with CoreWeave raises pressure on bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure.

Senate Agriculture panel delays market structure hearing to Thursday after winter storm

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2026. Jan. 26. 15:23

Senate Agriculture panel delays market structure hearing to Thursday after winter storm The Senate Agriculture Committee pushed its planned markup hearing, where lawmakers would debate and vote on its market structure bill, to Thursday morning.

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing

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2026. Jan. 26. 15:13

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.

Market structure bill delay seen capping U.S. crypto valuations, Benchmark says

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2026. Jan. 26. 14:30

Market structure bill delay seen capping U.S. crypto valuations, Benchmark says Failure to pass market structure legislation this year wouldn’t derail U.S. crypto, but it would prolong regulatory ambiguity, favoring bitcoin and infrastructure.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 4%, Leading Index Lower

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2026. Jan. 26. 14:28

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 4%, Leading Index Lower Internet Computer (ICP) was also among the underperformers, falling 3.9% over the weekend.

BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, makes biggest ether purchase of 2026

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2026. Jan. 26. 14:25

BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, makes biggest ether purchase of 2026 The crypto treasury firm added over 40,000 ETH last week and has now staked over 2 million tokens.

Zerohash is in talks to raise $250 million at $1.5 billion valuation after walking away from Mastercard takeover

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2026. Jan. 26. 14:01

Zerohash is in talks to raise $250 million at $1.5 billion valuation after walking away from Mastercard takeover The company recently walked away from multi-billion dollar acquisition talks with Mastercard, instead opting to remain independent.

Coreweave stock gains 9% on fresh $2 billion Nvidia investment

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2026. Jan. 26. 13:53

Coreweave stock gains 9% on fresh $2 billion Nvidia investment Already an investor in CoreWeave, Nvidia last September had agreed to purchase $6.3 billion of computing services from the AI infrastructure provider.

Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace

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2026. Jan. 26. 13:17

Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace The company’s stack now stands at 712,647 BTC, worth about $62 billion at the current price of $87,500.

Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption

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2026. Jan. 26. 11:43

Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.

Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018

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2026. Jan. 26. 11:39

Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018 A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.

Bitcoin rises from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 26. 11:39

Bitcoin rises from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin bounced off $86,000 alongside the CME futures open, but broader price action still points to a grinding downtrend as risk-off sentiment lifts precious metals.

Bitcoin rebounds from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 26. 11:39

Bitcoin rebounds from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin bounced off $86,000 alongside the CME futures open, but broader price action still points to a grinding downtrend as risk-off sentiment lifts precious metals.

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products

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2026. Jan. 26. 11:05

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei.

Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward

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2026. Jan. 26. 10:52

Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward The company forecasts revenue of over $100 million for FY2026, with 97.5% of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.

Key bitcoin price levels to watch as downward pressure builds

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2026. Jan. 26. 10:15

Key bitcoin price levels to watch as downward pressure builds As bitcoin remains in a downtrend, several technical and onchain levels stand out as critical areas of support.

Ark Invest bought $21.5 million of crypto company shares as bitcoin fell under $90,000

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2026. Jan. 26. 10:14

Ark Invest bought $21.5 million of crypto company shares as bitcoin fell under $90,000 The purchases of Coinbase, Circle Internet and Bullish were Ark's first buys of the three stocks since mid-December.

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

Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing 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

How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem 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

Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante 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

XRP drops 4% as traders watch whether $1.88 support holds 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 slips below $88,000 amid government shutdown risk and ahead of Fed's first rate decision of the year 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 slips below $88,000 ahead of Fed week and Big Tech earnings 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

Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar 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

Why 98% of gold investors don't actually own a gold bar—and why that’s a problem 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

How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips 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

Crypto ETFs with staking can supercharge returns but they may not be for everyone 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

Sui Group charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi 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

The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users 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

The fight over stablecoin yield isn’t really about stablecoins 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

Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash.