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December AugustMichael Saylor’s bitcoin stack is officially underwater, but here’s why he likely won't reach for the panic button
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 21:08
The main impact of the price decline is slowing Strategy's ability to buy more bitcoin without diluting shareholders, as its stock now trades at a discount to its bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin hashrate drops 12% in worst drawdown since China mining ban: CryptoQuant
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 20:30
A severe winter storm has forced US miners to curtail operations, dragging bitcoin’s hashrate, output and miner margins to their weakest levels in months. Retail traders are running for the exit amid bitcoin's selloff, while 'mega-whales' are quietly buying the dip
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 18:34
Glassnode data shows large bitcoin holders accumulating, while retail remains in distribution. Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 18:22
The platform's governance token (STEP) plummeted over 80% following the announcement amid a wider crypto market drawdown. How decentralized AI training will create a new asset class for digital intelligence
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 18:20
Tokenized AI will democratize access to the world’s most valuable resource, argues Brukhman.
Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization after price dumps below $80,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 18:14
Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value. Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Elon Musk's Tesla
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 18:14
Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value. Bitcoin breaks key support level as Glassnode warns of further price breakdown
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 17:14
Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August, while some industry observers suggest the market may be approaching a bear-market bottom. The market for tokenized equities has exploded by almost 3,000% in a single year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 17:00
Tokenized stocks grew nearly 3,000% in 2025 as new SEC rules and a DTCC pilot pushed the asset class toward the $1 billion milestone, led by Ondo and Securitize. XRP slides 7% as rapid selling breaks major $1.79 support
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 15:48
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 15:41
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 15:30
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 Binance spat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 14:46
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 thin weekend liquidity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 14:46
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 $80,000 as U.S-Iran attacks deepen
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 14:46
Bitcoin slid under $80,000 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 near $78,000 as geopolitical risks deepens amid U.S-Iran tension
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 14:46
Bitcoin slid under $80,000 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 near $77,000 as geopolitical risks deepens amid U.S-Iran tension
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 14:46
Bitcoin slid under $78,000 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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 13:00
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 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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 12:27
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 08:50
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 07:47
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 07:29
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 31. 00:10
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 23:30
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 22:52
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 19:54
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 19:26
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 18:57
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 12%; bitcoin holds at $83,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 18:50
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 falling 12% while bitcoin holds at $83,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 18:50
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 17:44
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: WSJ
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 17:34
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 17:34
Stablecoin rewards and the Clarity Act widen the divide between crypto and TradFi, according to people who spoke with the WSJ. Here is what Trump nominee for Fed chair Kevin Warsh said about bitcoin and rates
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 16:34
The former Federal Reserve governor has invested in crypto firms, criticized bitcoin’s role as money and argued for a U.S. digital dollar. Bitcoin is the 'newest, coolest software': Inside Kevin Warsh’s complicated crypto history
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 16:34
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’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 15:04
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 15:02
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 14:26
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 14:00
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 12:44
New product lets companies manage cash, stablecoins and tokenized funds in one system, cutting cross-border settlement times from days to seconds. Crypto's rough day sets giants into 'plunge protection' mode
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 12:16
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 30, 2026 President Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 12:02
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.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 12:01
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 11:30
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 10:52
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 10:47
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 09:37
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 06:30
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 06:16
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 05:46
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%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 05:31
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 implied volatility spike since November
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 05:07
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 volatility spike since November
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 05:07
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 30. 04:43
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 29. 22:19
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 as effort advanced through first committee
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2026. Jan. 29. 16:41
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 despite Democrat opposition
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2026. Jan. 29. 16:41
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
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
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
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
The London-based custody provider is weighing a potential public listing, aiming to follow rival BitGo's recent IPO. LIVE: Senate Agriculture Committee debates crypto market structure bill
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2026. Jan. 29. 15:53
The Senate Agriculture Committee is holding a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation. Live blog: Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill
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2026. Jan. 29. 15:53
The Senate Agriculture Committee held 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too
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2026. Jan. 29. 12:29
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 29, 2026 Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
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2026. Jan. 29. 12:20
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
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
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
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
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’s invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000
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2026. Jan. 29. 10:14
Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail. 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
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
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, JPMorgan says
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2026. Jan. 29. 08:53
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 29. 08:53
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
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
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
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's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 29. 05:22
Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The feature, first announced in December, was built in partnership with U.S.-regulated prediction market operator Kalshi. MegaETH mainnet to go live Feb. 9 in major test of ‘real-time’ Ethereum scaling
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2026. Jan. 28. 18:22
This follows its October 2025 $450 million token sale that was heavily oversubscribed. Crypto Long & Short: Risk Ratings: DeFi’s Maturity Test
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2026. Jan. 28. 18:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Marcin Kazmierczak writes on risk ratings and how they are central to capital being deployed on-chain.
Then, Andy Baehr says Bitcoin has some 'splaining to do. Wall Street giants push back on exemptions for tokenized securities in SEC meeting
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2026. Jan. 28. 17:55
Executives and industry groups pressed regulators to apply traditional securities rules to blockchain-based trading, pushing back on exemptions even as DeFi enters the debate. Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade
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2026. Jan. 28. 17:28
Mizuho's Dan Dolev revised his bearish outlook on the stablecoin issuer, upgrading the stock to neutral. The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub
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2026. Jan. 28. 16:51
U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears.
Strategy Coinbase opposition won't stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says
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2026. Jan. 28. 16:17
The bank argued that legislative momentum remains strong as industry heavyweights prioritize long-term regulatory certainty over unpredictable enforcement. The Protocol: Ethereum to roll out new AI agents standard soon
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2026. Jan. 28. 16:03
Plus: Solana’s latest phase, OP token buybacks and EF post-quantum security team.
Robinhood CEO says tokenized stocks could prevent another GameStop freeze
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2026. Jan. 28. 15:49
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
The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target. Bitcoin treasury firm Strive raises $225 million to pay off loans, buy more bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 28. 15:18
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
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
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
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
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
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 $8.9B expiry nears
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2026. Jan. 28. 13:18
Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday. Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears
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2026. Jan. 28. 13:18
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 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
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
Both institutional and retail investors will be able to mint, trade and hold the tokenized funds on Solana through WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime.
The Fed has an interest rate announcement today -- crypto traders think it will be boring
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2026. Jan. 28. 12:20
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 28, 2026 The Fed has an interest rate announcement today — crypto traders think it will be boring
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2026. Jan. 28. 12:20
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 28, 2026 Altcoins jump as dollar slides, bitcoin holds steady: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 28. 11:40
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
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
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 30% surge is a story of crypto-traditional market convergence, treasury firm says
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2026. Jan. 28. 08:02
HYPE has surged 30%, outperforming bitcoin, ether and the CoinDesk 20 index by a big margin. 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 has surged 50%, outperforming bitcoin, ether and the CoinDesk 20 index by a big margin. Ethereum unveils new rules to make AI agents turstworthy
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2026. Jan. 28. 07:19
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 trustworthy
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2026. Jan. 28. 07:19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The president said he isn't concerned about the dollar's recent declines, sending the greenback plunging even lower. Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits
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2026. Jan. 27. 20:38
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 as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits
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2026. Jan. 27. 20:38
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Polygon (POL) fell 3.1% and Internet Computer (ICP) dropped 3%, leading index lower. Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption
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2026. Jan. 27. 14:00
The partnership focuses on privacy, compliance and standards for regulated digital-asset adoption in South Korea. Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says
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2026. Jan. 27. 14:00
Chinese-language networks now handle a disproportionate share of global crypto money laundering flows, according to a new Chainalysis report. Galaxy Digital leads $7M investment in Tenbin to build improved tokenized gold and FX markets
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2026. Jan. 27. 13:54
Tenbin plans to bring gold and foreign exchange currencies to blockchain rails using CME futures for faster and better tokenized asset trading. Tether debuts federally regulated USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital
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2026. Jan. 27. 13:46
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 takes the fight to Circle with a new 'made in America' stablecoin
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2026. Jan. 27. 13:46
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
KBW's Stephen Glagola said that turning business models toward AI and HPC may take longer to pay off than the market expects. Bitcoin bullish bets now a bargain as 7% weekly loss underlines bearish trend
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2026. Jan. 27. 12:29
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 27, 2026 Bitcoin to silver ratio nears levels last seen during the FTX capitulation
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2026. Jan. 27. 11:56
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 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
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
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report. Bitcoin and ether volatility trading gets easier with Polymarket's new contracts
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2026. Jan. 27. 05:51
Polymarket has launched new prediction markets tied to Volmex's bitcoin and ether 30-day implied volatility indices. Polymarket's Volmex contracts open a new path to trading bitcoin, ether volatility
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2026. Jan. 27. 05:51
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 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. Silver nears $1 billion in volume on Hyperliquid as bitcoin remains frozen: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 27. 02:28
Silver perps have more volume on Hyperliquid than SOL or XRP. 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
"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
SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that macro uncertainty is hiding a massive institutional shift toward Ethereum-based tokenization. Deus X Capital’s Tim Grant on cutting through the crypto hype
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2026. Jan. 26. 19:00
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 CEO Tim Grant: We aren't replacing finance; we're integrating it
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2026. Jan. 26. 19:00
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 them
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2026. Jan. 26. 18:40
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 it
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2026. Jan. 26. 18:40
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
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
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
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
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 $2B CoreWeave investment
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2026. Jan. 26. 16:06
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 $2 billion CoreWeave investment
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2026. Jan. 26. 16:06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The company’s stack now stands at 712,647 BTC, worth about $62 billion at the current price of $87,500. Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
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2026. Jan. 26. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 26, 2026 Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
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2026. Jan. 26. 11:43
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
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action. 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 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 rises from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 26. 11:39
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
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
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
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
The purchases of Coinbase, Circle Internet and Bullish were Ark's first buys of the three stocks since mid-December. Fed rates decision, Tesla earnings, Bybit roadmap: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Jan. 26. 09:10
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 26. Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 26. 02:11
Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift.
How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem
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2026. Jan. 25. 21:00
The bitcoin treasury firm is using perpetual preferreds to retire convertibles, offering a potential framework for managing long-dated leverage. Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante
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2026. Jan. 25. 19:00
The Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a financial infrastructure, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante told CoinDesk. XRP drops 4% as traders watch whether $1.88 support holds
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2026. Jan. 25. 18:03
Price stabilizes near recent lows after a volatile pullback from above $2. Bitcoin slips below $88,000 ahead of Fed week and Big Tech earnings
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:48
Bitcoin and major tokens weakened Sunday as markets position ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a heavy slate of Magnificent Seven earnings. Bitcoin slips below $88,000 amid government shutdown risk and ahead of Fed's first rate decision of the year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 25. 17:48
Bitcoin and major tokens weakened Sunday as markets positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision and a heavy slate of Magnificent Seven earnings. Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:23
Powell could signal a "dovish pause," but his comments on other issues may temper the bullish reaction in BTC and other risk assets. Why 98% of gold investors don't actually own a gold bar—and why that’s a problem
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2026. Jan. 25. 17:00
Aurelion has shifted to Tether Gold (XAUT), a blockchain-based token backed by physical gold, to address potential market vulnerabilities in the "paper gold" market. How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips
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2026. Jan. 25. 16:00
Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey is applying DeFi lending and borrowing on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Uniswap to structures that help the ultra-wealthy secure loans against their massive crypto fortunes. Crypto ETFs with staking can supercharge returns but they may not be for everyone
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2026. Jan. 25. 15:00
From yield potential to custody risks, here’s how direct ETH and staking funds compare for different investor goals. Sui Group charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi
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2026. Jan. 25. 14:00
The Nasdaq-listed firm said it is evolving beyond a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business. The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users
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2026. Jan. 25. 13:00
For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't. The fight over stablecoin yield isn’t really about stablecoins
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2026. Jan. 24. 21:08
It’s about deposits and who gets paid on them, argues Le. Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold
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2026. Jan. 24. 21:00
Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash. Coinbase CEO says Big banks now view crypto as an ‘existential’ threat to their business
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2026. Jan. 24. 19:22
Brian Armstrong returns from World Economic Forum with message: traditional finance is taking crypto seriously Agora's Nick van Eck bets on stablecoin boom in enterprise payments
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2026. Jan. 24. 18:00
Agora CEO Nick van Eck sees stablecoin adoption shifting to real-world business for cross-border payments. Ethereum treasury firm buys jet engines amid tokenization push after selling ETH
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 24. 17:24
ETHZilla is betting on bringing real-world assets on blockchain rails after it sold at least $114.5 million of its ETH stash over the past months. Spacecoin launches SPACE token just days after partnering with Trump family-linked DeFi project
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:47
The project aims to create a decentralized satellite internet network, with the initial satellites, CTC-0 and CTC-1, already demonstrating blockchain-based communication from space. Here's what bitcoin bulls are saying as price remains stuck during global rally
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:26
It's about a lot more than "zooming out." Supply overhangs and investor "muscle memory" regarding gold help explain bitcoin's poor absolute and relative performance. One of the oldest NFT trading platform which facilitated over $300 million in sales at its peak shuts down
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2026. Jan. 24. 16:02
The platform, Nifty Gateway, which once facilitated over $300 million in sales, had shifted its focus to building onchain creative projects in 2024, but will now close. GameStop's $420 million bitcoin move sparks speculation of selling
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2026. Jan. 24. 15:47
While blockchain data confirms the movement to Coinbase Prime, the transfer could also mean internal asset management or custody. Ukraine banned Polymarket and there’s no legal way for it to come back
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2026. Jan. 24. 15:40
Polymarket and similar platforms are considered unlicensed gambling operators, leading to blocked access. Days of our market structure bills: State of Crypto
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2026. Jan. 24. 14:00
We have a new draft and fresh questions. Here is why investors are snubbing Michael Saylor’s 10% dividend offer in Europe
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 24. 13:00
Access and market structure issues limit adoption of Strategy’s first non U.S. perpetual preferred, Stream. R3 bets on Solana to bring institutional yield onchain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 24. 12:00
As DeFi investors seek stable, uncorrelated returns, R3 is building Solana-native structures to bring private credit and trade finance into crypto markets. Ethereum Foundation makes post quantum security a top priority as new team forms
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2026. Jan. 24. 05:45
EF researcher Justin Drake says a new post quantum team will drive wallet safety upgrades, research prizes and test networks as quantum timelines shorten. Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 24. 05:19
Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure. Senate Agriculture's crypto market structure draft peppered with Democrat pitches
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 22:47
The latest draft of the major crypto legislation has begun to be targeted with amendments as the Senate Agriculture Committee approaches its hearing next week. SEC dismisses lawsuit against billionaire Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini over Earn product
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 22:21
The SEC said Gemini Earn customers had already received 100% of their assets back through Genesis' bankruptcy, warranting the dismissal of the case. FBI arrests ex-Olympian drug 'kingpin' who allegedly used crypto to move proceeds
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 22:02
The U.S. caught a top-ten most-wanted fugitive when they arrested Ryan Wedding, a former top snowboarder who's said to have used digital assets in his crimes. Stablecoins moved $35 trillion last year but only 1% of it was for 'real world' payments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 21:50
While stablecoins settled around $35 trillion last year, only around 1% of that represented genuine payments like remittances and payroll, a new report found. U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 21:38
The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause. Kevin O'Leary says power is now more valuable than bitcoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 20:20
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary is pivoting his crypto strategy from tokens to energy infrastructure, declaring that power generation is now the real prize. U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 18:36
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.
Binance plans return to stock tokens after 2021 retreat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 18:30
The exchange shut its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but the tokenization push is gaining fresh momentum, a report said. Binance plans to bring back tokenized stock trading after 2021 retreat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 18:30
The exchange shut down its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but it's now back to exploring offering tokenized equities on its platform. Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 18:00
In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide. Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 17:46
Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce. Crypto custodian BitGo down 12%, falling well below IPO price on second trading day
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 17:06
The company came public at around a $2 billion valuation on Thursday. Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 16:12
The proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing. Crypto ‘flex’ gone wrong exposes $90 million wallet tied to U.S. government seizure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 15:58
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet. A hacker’s $23 million ‘flex’ backfires after sleuth traces funds to a massive U.S. government seizure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 15:58
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet. Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 15:34
Spot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor Buying ether and Bitmine Immersion ahead of weekend a good bet: Standard Chartered
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 14:47
Increasing transaction activity on Ethereum and Tom Lee's continued buying bode well for the crypto, which has tumbled from 2026 highs in recent days, said Geoff Kendrick. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 2.2%, Leading Index Lower
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 14:10
Internet Computer (ICP) joined Polygon (POL) as an underperformer, declining 1.7% from Thursday. Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 14:10
UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg. Ledger said to seek $4 billion IPO in New York, tripling 2023 valuation: FT
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 12:37
Ledger is working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays to list in New York, potentially tripling its last valuation, the Financial Times reported. Bitcoin, ether ETFs to become more powerful as options rule relaxes: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 12:30
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 23, 2026 Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 12:14
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets. Ethereum blockchain beats its own speed-ups, but there's a catch
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 12:09
Ethereum’s daily active addresses climbed above major layer-2 networks in January as lower fees revived on-chain activity. Tristan Thompson launches prediction market turning NBA stats into stock
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 11:45
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson launched basketball.fun, a new prediction market platform that turns top athletes into tradable assets. Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 11:40
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity. Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold while altcoins attempts breakout: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 11:40
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity. Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 10:57
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches. U.S. bitcoin ETF weekly outflows largest since November may signal BTC price bottom
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 10:20
This week's redemptions reached the highest level since November, a signal that often marks a local bottom in the price of bitcoin. Bitcoin returns fail to match risks, just like 2022
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 07:32
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months. Bitcoin rewards aren't worth the risk right now as a key Wall Street metric turns negative
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 07:32
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months. ETH, SOL and ADA slip as bitcoin fails to build momentum near $90,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 07:08
Asian equities pushed higher and the dollar stayed under pressure, giving crypto a firmer footing after a volatile week. Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 06:54
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher. Coinbase lets users borrow up to $1 million against staked ether without selling
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2026. Jan. 23. 06:12
The new feature allows U.S. users to borrow USDC against cbETH while keeping their staked ETH exposure intact. South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 05:17
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports. XRP slips to $1.93 despite early signs of a technical rebound
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 04:41
The pullback comes as XRP continues to trade without a fresh headline catalyst, leaving price action largely driven by positioning and technical levels. Dogecoin falls 2% as liquidation pressure hits meme coins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 04:30
Trading remains a sell-the-rally environment, with resistance entrenched around $0.126 to $0.127 and only tentative, short-lived bounces emerging on intraday. Gold nears $5,000, silver closes on $100 while bitcoin remains listless
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 23. 04:30
Prediction markets price further upside for bullion as volatility data shows silver absorbing momentum while gold grinds higher
Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says
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2026. Jan. 23. 04:01
In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows. Caroline Ellison, former Alameda and FTX executive, released after 14 months
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2026. Jan. 23. 01:52
The former Alameda Research chief and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried has exited federal custody but remains subject to long-term bans, injunctions, and supervision tied to the FTX collapse. Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:27
Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup. Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:27
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business. SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads
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2026. Jan. 22. 22:13
The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig. Gold surges to doorstep of $5,000 as experts debate bitcoin's underperformance
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2026. Jan. 22. 21:16
"The [BTC] adoption announcements are not working anymore," said Jim Bianco, while Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas urged taking a longer-term view. Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth
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2026. Jan. 22. 20:19
The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end. Optimism community begins vote on OP token buybacks
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2026. Jan. 22. 19:56
The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain. Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network
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2026. Jan. 22. 18:36
A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts. BitGo stock gains 25% in opening trades on NYSE as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world
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2026. Jan. 22. 17:44
The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday. BitGo stock edges higher in NYSE debut as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 17:44
The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday. Trump-linked World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on satellite-powered DeFi
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2026. Jan. 22. 17:19
Spacecoin aims to provide permissionless internet access via satellite constellation, targeting remote and underserved communities. Ondo to put BitGo stock onchain following New York Stock Exchange debut
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:54
The crypto company's stock will be available in a tokenized version on Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain closely after it starts trading on NYSE. Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:13
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure. Crypto for Advisors: Will 2026 Be the Year of Crypto Regulation?
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2026. Jan. 22. 16:00
Will 2026 be all about regulation? From market structure to token classification, a breakdown of the U.S. crypto regulatory outlook and what it means for financial advisors. Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 15:39
Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak. Bitcoin falls bellow $89,000 as rally attempt fizzles despite trade war risk relief
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:30
"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst. AI infrastructure firm secures up to $500 million onchain loan after bypassing banks
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:25
The credit facility used GPU hardware as tokenized collateral, enabling faster capital access without traditional credit checks. Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:25
PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub. Michael Saylor indicates more bitcoin purchases in change of pace mid-week tweet
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:08
After a brief slowdown in its pace of bitcoin acquisition, Strategy has purchased almost $3.5 billion of BTC over the last two weeks. Tokenization firm Superstate raises $82.5 million to bring Wall Street onchain
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:00
With the new funding, the company aims to bring IPOs and fundraising onto blockchain rails like Ethereum and Solana. The Base token should give holders voting power over Coinbase itself
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2026. Jan. 22. 15:00
If BASE becomes economically tied to COIN, the token would trade not as a memeified L2 token, but as a globally accessible representation of equity-like value. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash Gains 1.1% While Nearly All Assets Fall
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 14:17
Bitcoin (BTC) and Stellar (XLM) both declined 0.1% from Wednesday. XRP slides 19% from January highs, pushing sentiment to 'extreme fear'
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2026. Jan. 22. 14:14
Social data show smaller traders have largely stepped aside, a setup that can later fuel sharp rebounds if prices stabilize and buying resumes. Ethereum upgrade sparks activity spike, but JPMorgan doubts it will last
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 14:02
The Fusaka upgrade raised usage, but pressure from layer-2 networks and rival blockchains continues to cloud Ethereum's long-term growth outlook. BlackRock-linked wallets move over $430 million in bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime
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2026. Jan. 22. 13:52
Onchain data shows sizable bitcoin and ether movements tied to BlackRock’s spot ETFs, echoing earlier January flows tied to creation and redemption activity. Strategy's credit risk falls as preferred equity value surpasses convertible debt
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 12:39
The bitcoin-owning company's capital structure is shifting toward permanent capital, reducing refinancing risk and damping credit volatility. Risk assets rally on taco trade: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 22. 12:23
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 22, 2026 Bitcoin volatility shrinks as tariff jitters fade: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 22. 11:23
Crypto prices stabilized after Wednesday’s tariff-driven volatility, with bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 as equities rebounded and traders rotated back into risk assets. Binance co-founder Zhao in talks with ‘probably a dozen’ governments on asset tokenization
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2026. Jan. 22. 10:52
Tokenization could allow governments to raise funds by selling fractional ownership of state-owned assets like infrastructure, real estate or commodities. Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 10:26
The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy. Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund
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2026. Jan. 22. 09:20
The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance. New research projects U.S. inflation resurgence, challenging bitcoin bulls' disinflation bets
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2026. Jan. 22. 06:51
Inflation in the United States could climb above 4% this year, according to a new analysis by Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute and Peter R. Orszag of Lazard. Crypto market steadies as Japan's bond market chaos eases
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2026. Jan. 22. 06:18
Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure. Bitcoin swings trigger rare split liquidation as longs and shorts both get hit
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2026. Jan. 22. 05:54
Nearly equal losses across long and short positions showed traders were wrong-footed as crypto prices swung violently within hours. Bitcoin and ether fall, then rebound as Trump retreats from Greenland tariffs
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2026. Jan. 22. 05:26
The sharp reversal showed how closely crypto prices remain tethered to macro headlines. Solana, XRP, Cardano and dogecoin followed a similar pattern of quick losses and partial recoveries BitGo prices IPO at $18, pitching custody growth over crypto trading swings
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2026. Jan. 22. 03:54
With recent listings underperforming the CoinDesk 20, BitGo is positioning itself as a rare pure play on institutional crypto custody and long term adoption. Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push
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2026. Jan. 22. 03:24
The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Crypto bill likely delayed for weeks by Banking Committee after Coinbase pulled its support
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 00:58
The momentum for new crypto rules in Washington has slowed to a crawl and and it is not expected to resume for at least several weeks. Senate Agriculture publishes own version of market structure bill without bipartisan support
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 22. 00:50
The industry's great legislative hope is shifting to the U.S. Senate's Agriculture Committee, which released its own draft of the contentious oversight effort. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
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2026. Jan. 21. 23:26
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability. Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary on betting big on data centers and why most crypto tokens will never come back
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2026. Jan. 21. 20:54
The Shark Tank investor is preparing shovel-ready sites for bitcoin miners and data centers, betting that infrastructure — not tokens — will drive the next wave of value. Private credit may be the breakout use case for tokenization: Maple's Sidney Powell
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2026. Jan. 21. 19:48
Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell said blockchain’s biggest opportunity isn’t tokenized Treasury bills or funds — instead, it’s bringing opaque, illiquid private credit markets onchain. Bitcoin moves back to $90,000 as Trump pulls tariff threat after 'productive meeting' with NATO chief
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2026. Jan. 21. 19:41
"The solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the U.S. and all NATO nations," said President Trump in a Truth Social post. BlackRock’s IBIT powers new bitcoin annuity for U.S. retirees via Delaware Life
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2026. Jan. 21. 19:18
The first-of-its-kind FIA, according to the companies, offers crypto exposure with principal protection, aiming to attract cautious investors near retirement. Farcaster founders step back as Neynar acquires struggling crypto social app
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2026. Jan. 21. 18:12
Farcaster raised $150 million by Paradigm and a16z in 2024 but has struggled to sustain growth. Senate's next market structure draft likely pro-crypto, but industry insiders are worried Democrats may not be on board
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2026. Jan. 21. 18:11
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee's next draft is expected to shield developers from liability, insiders have been advised, but it may without Democrat backing. Crypto Long & Short: 2026 Marks the Inflection Point for 24/7 Capital Markets
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2026. Jan. 21. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, David Mercer of LMAX Group writes on tokenization and capital markets that won’t sleep. Then, Andy Baehr looks ahead to crypto’s “sophomore year.” Bitcoin turns negative for 2026 as Trump's calming Greenland remarks fail to reverse slide
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2026. Jan. 21. 16:58
There was a modest bounce after the president said the U.S. had no intention of taking Greenland by force, but prices quickly resumed their decline. Solana outpaces crypto market as Claude Code-linked token frenzy lifts network activity
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2026. Jan. 21. 16:50
Network activity has risen, driven by speculation around AI tokens, with active addresses increasing from 14.7 million to 18.9 million in a week. Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
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2026. Jan. 21. 16:38
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking. The Protocol: Staked ETH exit queue moves down to zero
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2026. Jan. 21. 16:33
Also: Neobanks trending, DVT staking proposal and Solayer $35M fund Fast-food chain Steak n Shake to pay hourly workers a bitcoin bonus
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2026. Jan. 21. 15:43
This follows news from a few days ago that the company added $10 million worth of bitcoin to its corporate treasury. BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
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2026. Jan. 21. 15:39
The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance. Trump’s AI and crypto czar says crypto and traditional banks will become ‘one industry’
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2026. Jan. 21. 15:19
Sacks believes the divide between banking and crypto industries will disappear, with banks potentially seeing stablecoin issuance as a way to enter the market. Want TradFi to embrace tokenization? Crypto's distribution strategy must mature
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2026. Jan. 21. 15:00
The crypto industry assumes institutions discover products the way retail traders do: stumbling across them on Twitter, experimenting quickly, and iterating in public. But that's not how asset allocators at pension funds or family offices operate, argues Dean Khan Dhillon, head of growth at RWA.xyz. Trump aims to sign major crypto bill 'very soon' in a push to make U.S. crypto capital of the world
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:48
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supported efforts to legislate crypto because of the political support he received for doing so. Trump vows to make U.S. the crypto capital of the world to beat China
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:48
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supported efforts to legislate crypto because of the political support he received for doing so. Ondo Finance Brings 200+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to Solana
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:30
The expansion comes as tokenized real-world assets continue to gain traction across crypto markets. Strategy's lofty $440 price target defended at TD Cowen
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:26
Analyst Lance Vitanza noted the role of the company’s preferred equity in last week’s $2.1 billion bitcoin purchase. Wall Street analyst defends Michael Saylor's Strategy after stock trades 64% below his lofty price target
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:26
Analyst Lance Vitanza noted the role of the company’s preferred equity in last week’s $2.1 billion bitcoin purchase. Bitcoin bounces to $89,500 as Trump strikes calmer tone on Greenland acquisition in Davos
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:24
Trump said U.S. prepares to negotiate to acquire Greenland that will not pose threat to NATO. Bitcoin bounces above $90,000 as Trump strikes calmer tone on Greenland acquisition in Davos
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:24
Trump said U.S. prepares to negotiate to acquire Greenland that will not pose threat to NATO. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ethereum (ETH) Drops 2.1%, Leading Index Lower
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:18
Sui (SUI) was also an underperformer, down 1.6% from Tuesday. Bitcoin utility blockchain VerifiedX debuts ‘Venmo-for crypto’ payment app Butterfly
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2026. Jan. 21. 14:00
The Butterfly app goes live in partnership with Crypto.com, Moonpay and Blockdaemon. Vitalik Buterin proposes simpler ‘distributed validator’ staking for Ethereum
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2026. Jan. 21. 13:43
The aim is to make staking more resilient while dramatically reducing technical complexity for large ETH holders. Blockchain technology can accelerate global GDP growth, Citizens says
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2026. Jan. 21. 13:22
The bank said the technology is shifting from experimentation to real-world deployment, with implications for capital markets, governments and global GDP. Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets: Bitwise
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2026. Jan. 21. 13:11
Chainlink is a dominant software platform quietly powering stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi and institutional adoption across crypto, said Matt Hougan. Trump's Davos speech likely to set the tone as bitcoin holds under $90,000: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 21. 12:24
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 21, 2026 Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as broad risk-off sentiment persists: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 21. 11:30
Bitcoin consolidated after a sharp Tuesday selloff alongside a broader risk-off move in equities, while altcoins suffered deeper losses in light of elevated volatility. Galaxy Digital to start $100 million hedge fund targeting crypto, fintech: FT
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2026. Jan. 21. 10:37
The fund will allocate 30% to crypto tokens and 70% to financial services stocks, taking both long and short positions to capitalize on market shifts. Binance to add Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum, XRP Ledger support is coming
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2026. Jan. 21. 09:35
The dollar-backed stablecoin be available starting Thursday on Ethereum, with support for the XRP Ledger expected soon. Bitcoin stages rebound to nearly $90,000 as traders await Trump’s Davos talks
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2026. Jan. 21. 07:33
BTC and major altcoins saw early signs of stabilization after macro-driven losses. Bitcoin falls to nearly $88,000 ahead of Trump’s Davos talk, putting U.S. session at risk
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2026. Jan. 21. 07:33
European stocks extended their losing streak and bond-market support faded, while gold hit fresh record highs above $4,860 an ounce. Zcash Foundation adds new Rust DNS seeder to improve network reliability
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2026. Jan. 21. 07:03
The new tool helps Zcash nodes discover peers faster and more safely as they join the network. Rolex, Patek lead high-end watch market rebound even as bitcoin struggles
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2026. Jan. 21. 06:32
Secondary watch prices are up about 4% over six months, even as crypto slides and gold and silver absorb the macro stress trade. Dogecoin falls 5% to 12 cents as price breaks down below technical resistance
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2026. Jan. 21. 05:17
Traders see $0.124 as a near-term line in the sand, with a failure there risking a slide toward the $0.123 to $0.122 area. ETH, SOL, ADA drop 5% as Trump trade threats and bond selloff spark crypto risk-off
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2026. Jan. 21. 05:02
A global risk-off wave tied to Trump’s tariff threats, tensions with Europe and a shock selloff in Japanese bonds pushed investors out of risky trades. XRP pattern echoes Feb. 2022, putting recent buyers under pressure
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2026. Jan. 21. 04:46
XRP’s holder mix is starting to look like early 2022, with fresh demand coming in below the cost basis of longer-term wallets, Glassnode said. XRP pattern echoes February 2022, putting recent buyers under pressure
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2026. Jan. 21. 04:46
XRP’s holder mix is starting to look like early 2022, with fresh demand coming in below the cost basis of longer-term wallets, Glassnode said. Bitcoin drop to $89,000 leads to $1 billion liquidations for bullish BTC bets
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2026. Jan. 21. 04:40
Roughly 92% of the $1.09 billion in liquidations came from long bets, indicative of how heavily traders had been positioned for further gains before prices reversed. Why the CEO of crypto trading firm XBTO says gold is surging while bitcoin stays quiet in 2026: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 21. 02:01
XBTO CEO Philippe Bekhazi told CoinDesk in an interview that ETFs, derivatives hedging, and corporate treasuries are compressing BTC swings, while metals absorb the macro stress trade.
Solana Mobile begins SKR token airdrop to Seeker phone users
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2026. Jan. 21. 02:00
The token will play a central role in governance and staking, allowing holders to delegate tokens to help secure and scale the mobile ecosystem. Massachusetts judge poised to tell Kalshi to stop taking sports bets in state
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2026. Jan. 20. 20:22
The prediction market platform Kalshi will be preliminarily ordered by a superior court justice in Massachusetts to halt its online sports business there. Not all crypto is equal: Schwab maps where the money actually is in digital assets
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2026. Jan. 20. 19:17
A new report from Schwab breaks crypto into 3 layers — networks, infrastructure and products – and says most value is still concentrated at the base. Tokenized gold volumes beat most ETFs as metal rallies toward $5,000
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2026. Jan. 20. 17:16
Crypto tokens backed by gold booked $178 billion trading volume last year, surpassing all but one major gold ETF, a report showed. Solayer unveils $35 million fund for real-time DeFi, AI and tokenization apps on infiniSVM
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2026. Jan. 20. 17:00
Funded by Solayer Labs and Solayer Foundation, the effort targets onchain apps with revenue and high usage potential. Mastercard said to weigh Zerohash investment after crypto company ends takeover talks
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:50
The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction. Mastercard said to weigh Zerohash investment after ending takeover talks worth billions
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:50
The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction. Trump Media sets date for airdrop of digital tokens to DJT shareholders
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:33
Crypto.com will mint nontradable tokens for DJT shareholders on Feb. 2, as Trump Media expands its blockchain rewards strategy. Bitcoin falls briefly below $90,000 amid meltdown: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $90,000 amid meltdown: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $90,000 amid new tariff war concerns, bond selloff: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Bitcoin falls below $89,000 amid new tariff war concerns, bond selloff: Markets Liveblog
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:22
Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action. Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:10
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road. Chainlink expands data streams to cover multitrillion-dollar U.S. stock market
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2026. Jan. 20. 16:00
The upgrade uses a "pull" model for sub-second updates, allowing more advanced trading logic and avoiding high gas costs. Bitcoin plunges below $90,000 amid global risk asset selloff
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:23
Ether is the worst performer among the major cryptos, down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and tumbling below $3,000. Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion wins investor backing to expand share limit
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:10
The company now holds 4.203 million ETH, 193 BTC, a $22 million stake in Eightco Holdings, and nearly $1 billion in cash. How Wall Street took over the bitcoin options market
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2026. Jan. 20. 15:00
Bitcoin is no longer an outlier, says OKX President Hong Fang. it now behaves more like a macro proxy — one that traders use to express their views on growth, risk appetite, and volatility. TenX adds Tezos to its crypto treasury, targets staking revenue after buying 5.5M XTZ
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2026. Jan. 20. 14:58
The public blockchain infrastructure firm said it expects Tezos staking yields in the high single digits and plans to disclose rewards in its financial reporting. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer Drops 8.3% as All Assets Decline
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2026. Jan. 20. 14:21
Solana (SOL) joined Internet Computer (ICP) as an underperformer, falling 4.5% from Monday. Japan bond market panic spills into crypto; 'yields will keep rising until something breaks'
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:49
Donald Trump, Greenland and EU trade tensions are grabbing most of the headlines, but financial pros are eyeing Tuesday's shocking surge in Japanese bond yields. Michael Saylor's Strategy purchases another $2.13 billion in bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:27
The company now holds 709,715 bitcoin, acquired for nearly $54 billion. Former FTX EU trading specialists unveil Perpetuals.com, an AI-powered derivatives platform
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2026. Jan. 20. 13:07
Patrick Gruhn and Robin Matzke were the co-founders of Digital Assets, which was acquired by FTX’s Sam Bankman Fried in 2021 and rebranded as FTX EU. As tariff threat hits bitcoin, 'invisible hands' may amplify swings: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:25
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 20, 2026 Bitcoin is at risk of slide to $58,000 as 'restrictive' Fed policy and trade tensions weigh on crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:02
The veteran trader who accurately called the 2018 bitcoin crash has tipped bitcoin to fall to $58,000. Experts said macro conditions favor a bearish bitcoin trend. Bitcoin could crash to $58,000 as 'restrictive' Fed policy and trade tensions weigh on crypto
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2026. Jan. 20. 12:02
The veteran trader who accurately called the 2018 bitcoin crash has tipped bitcoin to fall to $58,000. Experts said macro conditions favor a bearish bitcoin trend. Bitcoin slides to $91,000 as U.S. trade tensions spur selloff : Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:39
Bitcoin erased last week’s rally as Asia-led selling hit crypto alongside falling U.S. equity futures. Makina loses $4.1 million in exploit tied to price-feed manipulation
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:35
An attacker used flash loans to manipulate pricing data in Makina’s DUSD/USDC Curve pool, draining more than $4 million before MEV bots captured part of the haul. BlackRock’s PFF ETF has $380 million worth of exposure to MSTR's preferred equities
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:29
ETF allocations to Stretch, Strife, and Stride underscore institutional appetite for MSTR income securities. Portugal joins growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket
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2026. Jan. 20. 11:02
Betting on political events is illegal in Portugal, and the regulator gave Polymarket 48 hours to cease operations in the country. Tech index futures, crypto stocks drop as U.S.-Europe trade tensions rise, bitcoin falls
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2026. Jan. 20. 10:31
Risk assets slide amid tariff uncertainty and rising global bond yields. Trouble mounts for bitcoin and stocks as global benchmark for borrowing costs surges
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2026. Jan. 20. 09:55
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 4.27 percent, a four-month high that raises borrowing costs across the global economy. Trouble mounts for bitcoin and stocks as U.S. treasury borrowing costs surges
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2026. Jan. 20. 09:55
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 4.27 percent, a four-month high that raises borrowing costs across the global economy. Yield trading platform Pendle debuts new token to boost user capital efficiency
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2026. Jan. 20. 08:36
Pendle is overhauling its token economics, scrapping multi-year locks in favor of a liquid staking model and a new revenue-driven reward system. 'White Whale' memecoin slides 60% after top holder dumps $1.3 million
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2026. Jan. 20. 07:49
A major holder’s exit sent White Whale sharply lower on Monday, with the project calling the move a “liquidity event." Bitcoin has a 30% chance of falling below $80,000 by late June, options data suggests
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:58
Data from decentralized trading venues points to potential for a deeper price crash in coming months. Bitcoin steady above $91,500 as solana, xrp and cardano nurse weekly losses
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:45
Tuesday’s crypto tape was steadier after Monday’s tariff-driven wobble, but sentiment remains cautious with altcoins still weaker than bitcoin. Bitcoin falls under $91,000 as solana, xrp and cardano nurse weekly losses
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2026. Jan. 20. 06:45
Tuesday’s crypto tape was steadier after Monday’s tariff-driven wobble, but sentiment remains cautious with altcoins still weaker than bitcoin. Bitcoin whale wakes up after 12 years to move $84 million fortune
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2026. Jan. 20. 05:12
A long-dormant bitcoin wallet moved 909 BTC, now worth more than $84 million, to a new address after over 12 years of inactivity. XRP slips below $2 after failed breakout triggers sharp reversal
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2026. Jan. 20. 05:00
Once the breakout attempt stalled, sellers pressed the tape, triggering a sharp reversal that cleared out late longs and flipped short-term structure bearish. Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing
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2026. Jan. 20. 02:10
Data suggests much of the recent spike in Ethereum transactions is tied to address poisoning, a scam that relies on cheap “dust” transfers to contaminate transaction histories rather than organic user demand.
Bitcoin steadies at $93,000 as market braces for a bumpy week in trade war rhetoric from Davos
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2026. Jan. 19. 22:40
Expect crypto volatility over the next few days on Trump tariff headlines, one Kraken executive warned. Here are the 3 things to watch that will move bitcoin and crypto prices in 2026
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2026. Jan. 19. 21:17
The four-year crypto market cycle, driven by bitcoin halving events, may be over, with institutional products like ETFs changing market dynamics. NFTs are not dead: Wealthy crypto collectors are still driving the market, says Animoca Brands' Yat Siu
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2026. Jan. 19. 19:00
The Animoca Brands co-founder, who is also an avid NFT collector, said there's a community of owners who bought to own, not sell. A crypto trader turned $285 into $627,000 in one day, but some say the game was rigged
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2026. Jan. 19. 17:10
A wallet linked to a pump.fun memecoin turned $285 into a small fortune on Monday, reviving concerns about insider activity during the latest memecoin surge. Bitcoin price consolidation nears 60-day window that's historically triggered rallies
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2026. Jan. 19. 16:16
Range-bound price action continues within a familiar cycle pattern. NYSE targets weekend investors with new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading
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2026. Jan. 19. 14:44
The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets. Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP extend ETF inflow streak before reversal
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:50
Bitcoin funds took in $1.55 billion while ethereum and solana added $496 million and $45.5 million, respectively. Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract problem. It was a people problem.
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:30
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immuneifi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise. Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract issue. It was a people problem.
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2026. Jan. 19. 13:30
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immunefi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise. Bitcoin hashrate drops 15% from October high as miner capitulation drags into almost 60 days
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:49
Bitcoin mining difficulty set for a 4% decline, the seventh negative adjustment in the past eight. Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:37
Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero. Bitcoin price briefly plunges to $0 on lesser-known Paradex exchange
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:37
Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero. Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:30
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets. Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:26
He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance. Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative takes a hit as as Greenland tensions rattle markets
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2026. Jan. 19. 12:12
Odds of bitcoin rising to $100,000 by the end of January plunged on the Polymarket, highlighting how the token is trading more like a risk asset than "digital gold." Bitcoin slips below key support as tariff talk rattles crypto: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:52
Crypto prices fell alongside global equities after reports the EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:32
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host. Strive’s preferred stock hits par value, unlocking bitcoin funding channel
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2026. Jan. 19. 11:06
The perpetual preferred equity, SATA, moved above $100, giving Strive access to at-the-market issuance. Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October
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2026. Jan. 19. 09:09
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets. Hyperliquid surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade
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2026. Jan. 19. 06:55
Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.
Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots
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2026. Jan. 19. 06:17
A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation. Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero
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2026. Jan. 19. 05:50
The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long. Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25B splurge
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming. Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25 billion splurge
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:50
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming. DOGE slides 7% as whale-linked selling pushes price below $0.13
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:36
Traders are watching $0.127 as near-term support, with $0.137 now the key level DOGE must reclaim to stabilize. XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:28
Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed. Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs
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2026. Jan. 19. 04:16
Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure. Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated
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2026. Jan. 19. 01:12
Glassnode says the push toward $96,000 was driven by leverage, while CryptoQuant warns demand remains too weak to confirm a trend reversal.
Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over
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2026. Jan. 18. 19:00
With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology.
Large bitcoin holders buy the most coins since the FTX collapse of 2022
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 17:00
The so-called Fish-to-Shark cohort added 110,000 BTC over the past 30 days, according to Glassnode. Here is why $1.2 billion Bitcoin ETF inflow is a new bullish signal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 16:07
Institutions are increasingly betting on bitcoin's bullish moves and moving away from sophisticated 'arbitrage' bets. Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 15:00
Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance. Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity Digital Assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 15:00
Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance. Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on major crypto bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 14:00
Provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction and authorities and — of course — stablecoin yield all alarmed industry participants. Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on the major crypto bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 14:00
Provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction and authorities and — of course — stablecoin yield all alarmed industry participants. Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 18. 13:00
From macro tailwinds to trillion-dollar rails, the 50T Funds founder sees real-world adoption reshaping the crypto landscape. Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 21:16
"The White House has been super constructive here," said CEO Brian Armstrong. Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 19:55
Ark's data shows bitcoin has weak price correlations with stocks, bonds, and gold, making it potentially attractive for risk-adjusted portfolio management. Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 19:00
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase. Crypto trading platform with CZ as advisor sees sudden $2 billion volume surge on 'airdrop' hype
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 17:50
Users are actively trading in hopes of qualifying for future perks, with the platform hinting at an airdrop in 2026 and receiving a multi-8-figure investment from YZi Labs. Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 17:00
After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets. How tokenized assets could become a $400 billion market in 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 17:00
After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets. Popular Burger joint Steak ’n Shake buys $10 million bitcoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 15:24
The company says that accepting bitcoin payments has led to a "self-reinforcing cycle" where crypto revenue helps fund upgrades and improvements. What comes next: State of Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 15:00
The crypto market structure bill isn't dead, but it took a blow. Two solo bitcoin miners hit rare $300,000 jackpots in the same week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 10:33
Two independent miners mined full blocks and collected roughly 3.15 BTC each, an uncommon outcome in a network dominated by large pools. Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 17. 06:35
Internal OpenAI call notes show Elon Musk agreed to explore an ICO with a for-profit arm in early 2018, but later dropped the idea and exited the organization. Etherealize co-founders: ETH will hit $15,000 by 2027
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 21:34
Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan believe Ethereum is exiting a regulatory "purgatory" to become the premiere destination for Wall Street. Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 20:58
Legislative language which would grant some legal protections to crypto software developers, falls under the Senate Judiciary Committee, its leaders said. State Street, a $36 billion bank, is aiming to change legacy finance using blockchain tech
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 19:16
CEO Ronald O’Hanley says the transformation isn’t about bitcoin, but about reengineering traditional assets for faster, modern rails. Hacker steals $282 million crypto in hardware wallet social-engineering attack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 18:56
A sophisticated social-engineering attack led to the theft of more than $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the funds rapidly laundered through monero. Hacker steals $282 million crypto from a victim in social-engineering attack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 18:56
A sophisticated social-engineering attack led to the theft of more than $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the funds rapidly laundered through monero. Tom Lee's BitMine pushes Ethereum into $8 billion staking backlog
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 18:47
New validators now need to wait more than 44 days to start earning staking rewards, the biggest backlog since late July 2023. Senate Democrats serious about crypto bill reboot, they said in call with industry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 18:25
The Democratic contingent in negotiations over U.S. crypto market structure got back into the talks over the bill, though they sought to keep details private. Polygon Labs said to have laid off 60 staff following new $250 million acquisition
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 18:20
Ethereum scaling firm Polygon Labs disputed reports of a 30% workforce reduction, saying role overlaps from acquisitions drove the changes while its headcount remains the same. Customers are benefitting from the global stablecoin arms race — but that won’t last forever
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 16:27
It would be a mistake to see the incoming wave of aggressive APYs as the new baseline, according to Ron Tarter, CEO of MNEE. This is merely the promotional phase of stablecoins. HR services provider Gusto taps Zerohash to speed up global payouts with stablecoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 16:10
Payroll and HR platform Gusto is piloting stablecoin payouts powered by Zerohash, aiming to cut cross-border payment times. Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 16:07
A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment. PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 16:05
During an earnings call on Friday, CEO Bill Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles. Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 15:18
Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure partnerships. Riot Platforms surges 11% as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 15:12
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 14:18
U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Gains 3.1%, Leading Index Higher
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 14:15
Aave (AAVE) was also a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday. BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 13:39
The investment gives BitMine exposure to consumer media and potential DeFi revenue streams, strengthening its treasury strategy beyond ether accumulation.
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 12:53
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 drops bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 12:53
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. Senate bill, ETF flows pull market in conflicting directions: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 12:12
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 16, 2026 DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 11:59
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 11:29
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 10:54
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 10:41
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 10:00
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 07:47
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 06:01
The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications. Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 05:51
Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets. Iranians stash bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 05:51
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 05:44
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 04:56
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 04:45
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 04:34
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 16. 02:09
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'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 23:45
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 22:01
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 20:59
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 20:41
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 20:18
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 18:38
The firm is exploring how these technologies can fit into its business and has met with prediction market platforms. DeFi sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 18:22
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 community sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 18:22
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 18:19
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 17:49
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%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 17:43
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 17:33
The first stablecoin issued through MoonPay’s launchpad aims to solve liquidity fragmentation by issuing natively on Citrea. Cantor Equity Partners II stock gains as Citron says Coinbase fears tokenization rival
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 17:30
Tokenization platform Securitize is going public — as soon as the first half of 2026 — through a SPAC deal with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT) Coinbase fears tokenization rival Securitize, says Citron Research
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 17:30
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 16:00
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:51
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:48
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:18
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:14
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:08
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 15:07
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 14:59
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 14:16
Litecoin (LTC) was also an underperformer, down 2.1% from Wednesday. Stablecoins and self-custody are driving the rise of crypto neobanks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 14:00
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. Lower volatility, bigger allocations: Ark Invest sees bitcoin entering its next chapter
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 14:00
With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era. Bitcoin price may hit $300,000 to $1.5 million by 2030, Ark Invest Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 14:00
With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era. Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 13:11
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. Bitcoin rises, oil falls as global tensions ease: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 15, 2026 Bitcoin rises despite Senate cancelling crypto bill hearing: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 15, 2026 Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 12:06
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 11:47
The bank’s digital asset division SG-FORGE used its MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin. Bitcoin spot demand builds as short squeeze risk increases
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 11:46
Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026. Bitcoin consolidates above key support as profit-taking hits altcoins: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 11:30
Crypto markets paused on Thursday after bitcoin’s decisive breakout earlier this week, with BTC holding key support levels while altcoins saw profit-taking. Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 10:46
The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures. Bitcoin bull case grows as U.S. bond market volatility sinks to lowest since 2021
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 08:43
The bond market volatility gauge has slipped to its lowest since October 2021, supporting risk-taking in financial markets. Miami’s crypto-settled real estate record broken by $14 million USDT transaction
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 08:41
The transaction was done with the help of tokenization specialist Propy and involving property firms Ciprés and Rilea Group. Bitcoin ETFs take in $830 million amid positive inflows across ether, solana and XRP
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 07:31
Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP spot ETFs all posted net inflows on Wednesday, led by the strongest day for bitcoin funds in months. Crypto market turns greedy after three-month break
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 07:12
The sentiment gauge climbed to 61 after weeks in fear territory, tracking bitcoin’s rebound to its highest level since November. NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets
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2026. Jan. 15. 06:26
The group says contracts mirror sports betting but lack safeguards, warning transfer portal markets could pose “catastrophic” risks to student athletes.
Long term bitcoin holders slow profit-taking as prices tap key sell zone
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:58
Bitcoin has returned to a price range where repeated profit-taking by long-term holders capped rallies last year, though those wallets are now selling more slowly than in 2025. Bitcoin's long-term holders are now selling at a slower pace amid rally
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:58
Bitcoin has returned to a price range where repeated profit-taking by long-term holders capped rallies last year, though those wallets are now selling more slowly than in 2025. Dogecoin drops 4% as traders sell into strength
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:51
Heavy selling pressure emerged after a failed rally attempt, with late-session stabilization showing exhaustion rather than reversal. XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:35
Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU. Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:23
The Solana-based token plunged more than 80% shortly after launch, with on-chain watchers flagging liquidity shifts that its backers and Adams’ team dispute. Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 05:08
Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors. Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 02:33
The committee's Republican chairman, Tim Scott, had pushed for a quick process before it collapsed under the weigh of unfinished business. New Polymarket bettor places $40,000 on U.S. striking Iran tonight
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 01:14
One trader went against the current trend of low chances for a strike tonight by placing the new $40,000 bet.
Coinbase pulls support for major crypto bill. Here's what it means for the industry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 01:03
Coinbase's withdrawal of its support potentially derails market structure legislation, says an analyst, noting that it's bad for the crypto industry and good for the banks. Senator Lummis says crypto market structure bill hearing may get postponed
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 15. 00:01
The Senate Banking Committee may delay its hearing on the crypto market structure bill, originally scheduled for Thursday, Senator Cynthia Lummis told Bloomberg. Bitcoin and ether's sharp 'mechanical' breakouts liquidate nearly $700 million short positions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 22:57
Bitcoin's breakout above $95,000 rejuvenated risk appetite, with one market strategist saying that the crypto rally has legs. Bitcoin and ether's sharp breakouts liquidate nearly $700 million short positions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 22:57
Bitcoin's breakout above $95,000 rejuvenated risk appetite, with one market strategist saying that the crypto rally has legs. Coinbase pulls support from crypto market structure bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 21:38
CEO Brian Armstrong said there were "too many issues" with the bill. More than half of all crypto tokens have failed — and most died in 2025
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 18:53
Over 13.4 million tokens have been erased between mid-2021 and 2025, according to a new analysis by CoinGecko. Figure joins stock tokenization race with new trading platform backed by BitGo, Jump
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 18:48
The blockchain lender's new OPEN platform hosts equities registered natively onchain, bypassing DTCC and allowing DeFi-based lending. Senate banking chairman Scott says Trump-tied ethics debate doesn't belong in his crypto bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 17:35
Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he's hopeful of advancing the crypto market structure bill but won't guarantee success. Senate banking chairman Scott: Trump-tied ethics clash doesn't belong in his crypto bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 17:35
Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he hopes to advance the crypto market structure bill, but some issues are unresolved. FTX estate sets next creditor payout date as Genesis Digital Assets fights $1 billion clawback suit
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2026. Jan. 14. 17:16
FTX’s bankruptcy wind-down is still running on two tracks: returning money to creditors while trying to take it back from others. Crypto Long & Short: Markets at Highs, Crypto Still Waiting
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026. The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 16:29
Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense
Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 16:14
The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well. Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake
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2026. Jan. 14. 16:11
The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys. CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas
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2026. Jan. 14. 15:15
Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region. Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru
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2026. Jan. 14. 15:15
Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale. Blockchain lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst
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2026. Jan. 14. 15:08
The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform. Blockchain-based lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst
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2026. Jan. 14. 15:08
The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform. Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year
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2026. Jan. 14. 14:43
Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges 13% as Index Rises
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2026. Jan. 14. 14:43
Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, up 3% from Tuesday. Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 14:00
The blockchain nonprofit is moving its base of operations back to the United States and has appointed a new board to oversee its next phase of growth. Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 13:00
Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee. Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 12:42
DZ Bank will "shortly" roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients. Bitcoin could rise to $100,000, analysts say: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 14, 2026 Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 14. 11:40
Crypto markets pushed higher on Wednesday after bitcoin broke above a key resistance level, triggering heavy liquidations and paving the way for sharp gains across altcoins. MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 11:36
Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company’s moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases. Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments
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2026. Jan. 14. 10:32
The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules. Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion
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2026. Jan. 14. 10:15
The payments firm says the CSSF has issued a preliminary approval for an EMI license, a step toward offering regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across the EU. North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 09:56
Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours. U.S. bitcoin buyers are now driving price rally, reversing late 2025 trend
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 09:56
Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours. Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 09:00
Binance Wallet's new feature allows users to trade leveraged futures directly from their crypto wallets through an integration with decentralized exchange Aster. Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 08:06
The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours. Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 08:00
The investment strengthens Bit2Me's capital structure and supports its regulatory ambitions in Europe and Latin America. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pull in $750 million in strongest day since October
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 07:34
Cooling inflation and post–year-end rebalancing help draw institutional money back into spot bitcoin funds. Dogecoin jumps nearly 9% as buyers push price out of recent downtrend
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 06:59
The rally in meme coins like Dogecoin and Pepe reflects renewed speculative interest as broader crypto markets remain mixed. XRP zooms 6% higher on surge in trading activity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 05:58
While XRP's recent rally stands out in a mixed crypto market, it remains below longer-term resistance levels. Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 05:00
Lower inflation eased pressure on bond yields and improved liquidity conditions, a setup that has historically favored crypto and other risk assets. Bitcoin prices hit two-month high, but U.S. demand lags
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 04:58
The Coinbase premium index remains negative, indicating a relatively weaker U.S. demand. Senators pitch more than 130 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 02:09
A list of amendments — some of them far afield — is circulating for the planned markup hearing of the crypto market structure bill. Senators pitch more than 75 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 02:09
A list of amendments — some of them far afield — is circulating for the planned markup hearing of the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 14. 00:19
Bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, triggering over $500 million in liquidations as altcoins outperformed and traders rushed to cover bearish bets. Senate Agriculture Committee reschedules its own crypto bill hearing to Jan. 27
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 22:57
The Senate Agriculture Committee said Tuesday its postponed crypto market structure bill would drop on Jan. 21 and be debated six days later. Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition
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2026. Jan. 13. 22:41
Upon completion, the combined firm would hold nearly 13,000 BTC, surpassing the holdings of Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group. Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests
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2026. Jan. 13. 22:03
Government-ethics questions still hang over the U.S. Senate's plans to vote on the crypto market structure bill, and Warren is raising a related argument. How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 21:21
The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win. ‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay
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2026. Jan. 13. 20:21
From Braintree to Project Blueprint, Bryan Johnson views crypto and longevity as a unified war against systemic decay. Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 18:31
JPMorgan's Jeremy Barnum said the bank would compete with crypto offerings but warned that stablecoin yield products look like banks without the same regulation. JPMorgan CFO calls stablecoin yield payout 'obviously dangerous and undesirable'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 18:31
JPMorgan's Jeremy Barnum said the bank would compete with crypto offerings but warned that stablecoin yield products look like banks without the same regulation. Bitcoin rises 2% to $93,500 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 16:49
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months. Bitcoin rallies past $93,000 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 16:49
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months. Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 16:09
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies. Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 16:00
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class. As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 16:00
The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger. Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 15:02
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance. Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 14:44
The crypto market data firm has hired investment bank Moelis, as dealmaking across the sector accelerates. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Gains 7.4%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 14:17
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, rising 6% from Monday. Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 14:05
The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in roughly in line with expectations as market participants largely expects the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the January meeting. Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 13:52
The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails. Polygon Labs pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 13:52
The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails. BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 13:12
The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain's throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF. Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime
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2026. Jan. 13. 12:38
The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million. Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 13. 12:31
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 13, 2026 ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services
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2026. Jan. 13. 12:30
The U.K. clearing bank has selected Taurus' wallet infrastructure as it expands into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments. Altcoins, led by dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 11:41
Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins. Altcoins, led by privacy token dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 11:41
Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins. Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 11:14
The SPAC will focus on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets. The iPhone moment for Michael Saylor’s preferred stock 'Stretch' at Strategy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 10:57
Stretch traded $175.7 million on Monday, almost three times its 30 day average trading volume. Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 10:15
Polymarket is already restricted in 33 countries. JPMorgan sees Fed's next move an interest-rate increase, crypto bulls talk about cuts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 09:17
JPMorgan predicted the Federal Reserve will hold rates unchanged this year, followed by a hike next year. 21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 08:00
The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle. Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times
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2026. Jan. 13. 07:03
Bitcoin and ether traders are betting on low volatility and reduced near-term risks despite resilient dollar index and tepid demand for spot ETFs. XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst
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2026. Jan. 13. 06:52
Traders are focused on short-term levels, with resistance near $2.10 and support around $2.04. Traders sell Ether, Solana, XRP rallies; Monero tops $640
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 06:22
Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves. Traders sell ether, solana and XRP rallies; monero tops $640
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 06:22
Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves. Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token
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2026. Jan. 13. 05:27
On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull. Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected
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2026. Jan. 13. 03:59
A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before. Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 03:59
A new draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill has a compromise on stablecoin rewards and some protections for decentralized finance. Senate files again for major crypto bill with stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 03:59
A new draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill has a compromise on stablecoin rewards and some protections for decentralized finance. Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
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2026. Jan. 13. 03:21
A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws. Bitcoin stalls near $90,000 while traders buy altcoins: Asia Morning Briefing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 02:42
Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.
Crypto market structure bill markup delayed to last week of January, Senator Boozman says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 00:00
Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Boozman said. Agriculture version of crypto market structure bill markup delayed to end of January, chair says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 13. 00:00
The Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Senator John Boozman said. Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout
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2026. Jan. 12. 23:01
Cardano founder says Trump’s actions have politicized crypto and alienated half the country. Bitcoin stalls below $92,000 as privacy coins rally; crypto miners surge on Meta AI news
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2026. Jan. 12. 22:16
Traders rotated to Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) and Railgun (RAIL) as bitcoin, ether remain stuck under key resistance levels. Senator Lummis offers DeFi protections bill as broader market structure draft nears
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2026. Jan. 12. 21:00
Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to press a key point on how blockchain software developers are treated, though crypto market structure observers await the big show. Staking goes mainstream: what 2026 could look like for ether investors
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2026. Jan. 12. 19:13
From fully staked ETFs to customizable institutional vaults, staking is evolving from a secondary consideration into a foundational pillar of Ethereum’s market structure. CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel
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2026. Jan. 12. 18:52
Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names. Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal
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2026. Jan. 12. 18:10
The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider. NEAR rises 5.7% to $1.73 before giving back gains
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2026. Jan. 12. 17:46
The layer 1 blockchain token advanced on moderately elevated volume but underperformed key benchmarks, raising sustainability questions. World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin
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2026. Jan. 12. 17:00
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement. Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 17:00
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement. Wall Street broker Benchmark says this could be a pivotal week for digital assets
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2026. Jan. 12. 16:06
Senate action on market structure legislation could end years of regulatory uncertainty, unlock institutional liquidity and re-rate crypto-linked stocks. BitMine adds 24,000 ether, but warns accumulation may slow without shareholder approval
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2026. Jan. 12. 15:35
The largest Ethereum-focused crypto treasury firm lifted holdings to 4.17 million ETH but signaled limits ahead without authorization to issue fresh equity. BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation
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2026. Jan. 12. 15:31
The company has reported significant revenue growth and achieved profitability with $35.3 million in net income in the first nine months of 2025. Bitcoin's price hasn't peaked yet and its just a 'mid-cycle' correction, historical data shows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 15:13
The current drawdown suggests a mid cycle correction rather than a historic cycle top. Ether to hit $40,000 by 2030 beating bitcoin, Standard Chartered says
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2026. Jan. 12. 15:12
The bank sees ether benefiting from sector-specific tailwinds even as broader crypto momentum remains uneven. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 3.1% as Index Trades Flat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 14:12
Ethereum (ETH) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 0.9% over the weekend. XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone
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2026. Jan. 12. 13:28
The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached. Vitalik Buterin lays out 'walkaway test' for a quantum safe Ethereum
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2026. Jan. 12. 13:15
Buterin emphasizes the importance of quantum resistance and scalability, aiming for the Ethereum blockchain to handle thousands of transactions per second. Strategy makes largest bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC
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2026. Jan. 12. 13:12
Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC. Michael Saylor's Strategy buys $1.25 billion bitcoin, largest purchase since July
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2026. Jan. 12. 13:12
Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC. VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
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2026. Jan. 12. 13:00
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia. Tether freezes $182 million in USDT stablecoin across five Tron blockchain wallets
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2026. Jan. 12. 12:46
The freezes were part of Tether's policy to comply with U.S. Treasury sanctions and were executed in a coordinated manner. BNB slides to $900 as traders look to havens
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2026. Jan. 12. 12:46
The token's price action shows signs of indecision, with a tight trading range and fading selling pressure. Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense.
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2026. Jan. 12. 12:30
Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin fails haven test as Justice Dept. subpoenas Powell: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 12. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 12, 2026
Bitcoin pares Powell-fueled spike as privacy coins outperform: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Jan. 12. 11:40
Bitcoin briefly topped $92,000 on interest-rate uncertainty, while privacy coins hit fresh highs and memecoin activity lifted select altcoins. UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
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2026. Jan. 12. 10:42
They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference. U.S. inflation report, BNB Smart Chain’s hard fork: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Jan. 12. 10:03
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 12. Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset
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2026. Jan. 12. 09:36
Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.
Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 09:36
Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt hints at silver-like bull run in Monero
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 09:35
Monero set fresh records earlier Monday, driven by renewed interest in privacy and upcoming protocol upgrades. Coinbase pushes back against banks to keep rewarding users for holding stablecoins
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2026. Jan. 12. 09:27
Disagreements over stablecoin rewards have frayed bipartisan support for the bill, with traders estimating a 68-70% chance of passage this year. Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine
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2026. Jan. 12. 09:22
The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy. Bitcoin's early gains fade fast as prices fall back below $91,000
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2026. Jan. 12. 09:17
Risk sentiment deteriorates as safe havens outperform and equities weaken. South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure
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2026. Jan. 12. 07:15
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value. India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding
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2026. Jan. 12. 06:00
India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing. Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates
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2026. Jan. 12. 05:16
Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%. Privacy tokens rally as XMR breaks all-time high
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2026. Jan. 12. 04:31
XMR, ZEC, SOL and other alts are rallying as BTC remains rangebound
Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 12. 02:18
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are shrugging off the idea that a criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve would have him removed from his role early. JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 11. 19:00
The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees. X’s head of product teases crypto-aware ‘Smart Cashtags’ one day after Crypto Twitter backlash
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2026. Jan. 11. 18:11
Nikita Bier outlined plans for asset-aware Smart Cashtags a day after criticism from parts of the crypto community over a now-deleted post. Elon Musks's X teases crypto-aware ‘smart cashtags’ just day after community backlash
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 11. 18:11
Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, outlined plans for asset-aware Smart Cashtags a day after criticism from parts of the crypto community over a now-deleted post. Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online
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2026. Jan. 11. 15:55
The retail giant said a new Gemini integration reflects a broader shift from search-based shopping to AI systems that can act on a customer’s behalf. As the market tanks, crypto’s new gold rush is…gold
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2026. Jan. 11. 15:00
The huge spike in onchain gold signals is that DeFi investors are planning to stay in DeFi, even when the tide turns, argues RAAC founder Kevin Rusher. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws
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2026. Jan. 11. 13:20
The Ethereum co-founder argues that price benchmarks, oracle security and staking incentives remain unresolved challenges for decentralized stablecoins. Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says
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2026. Jan. 11. 13:00
In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang described zero-knowledge as part of Ethereum’s midterm roadmap, pointing to “many amazing breakthroughs” in the past one to two years. Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 10. 19:00
CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings. The Senate moves toward a market structure vote: State of Crypto
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2026. Jan. 10. 17:00
Lawmakers will (finally) vote on a market structure bill next week. Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts
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2026. Jan. 10. 16:51
The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31. Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 10. 15:31
The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption. Institutions know a “good” exchange is built for failure
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2026. Jan. 10. 15:00
A platform's onboarding polish should not be confused for its ability to execute trades and handle immense volumes, argues Bridgeport co-founder and CCO Chris Soriano. Hundreds of wealthy investors are using crypto to buy real estate in Europe
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 10. 14:00
Brighty co-founder Nikolay Denisenko, a former lead backend engineer at Revolut, says his startup has brokered over 100 deals for HNWIs to buy apartments in Europe. Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050
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2026. Jan. 10. 05:16
The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years. Senate Republicans race toward crypto vote on bill with uncertain Democratic buy-in
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 21:08
While Senator Cynthia Lummis hints about a circulating Banking Committee draft, the Agriculture Committee says it's still hoping for a bipartisan version. Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 20:01
U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S. Supreme Court did not deliver a ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs. Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 20:01
There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they'll vote on. World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 19:32
The initiative mirrors deposit balances on a private blockchain to speed up settlement and unlock liquidity. Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
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2026. Jan. 09. 16:45
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source. Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 15:02
The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction. Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 14:31
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 14:09
Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday. U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 13:36
Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report. Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 13:09
The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000. Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 13:09
The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000. Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 12:45
The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see a risk of continued pressure. Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 12:26
Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework. U.S. jobs data, tariffs ruling suggest volatile Friday: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 9, 2026 Bitcoin holds near $90,000 as trading volumes shrink, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 11:37
Bitcoin remained near $90,000 as trading volumes fell. Thin liquidity fueled choppy price action across major cryptocurrencies, while altcoins were mixed. South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 11:23
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights. A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 08:44
A7A5, a ruble-linked stablecoin few outside Russia had heard of a year ago grew the most of any stablecoin, outpacing both USDT and USDC over the past 12 months.
Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 08:32
The strategy combines native Ethereum staking yield with restaking rewards and incentives from Linea and ether.fi, under a qualified custodian structure. Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 06:52
Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days. Builders behind popular Zcash wallet Zashi to launch new startup 'cashZ'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 05:29
The Zcash protocol remains unaffected despite the governance clash and restructuring with Bootstrap. Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 05:09
The attack exploited a flaw in an older smart contract, allowing the attacker to buy TRU at no cost and sell it back to extract ether. XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 04:52
Traders absorbed a two-step liquidation reset that left price trapped between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance. Bitcoin holds near $91,000 as market awaits Trump tariff ruling: Asia Morning Briefing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 09. 01:42
Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized.
Trump says he won't rescue Sam Bankman-Fried with pardon
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 22:43
The president told the New York Times he won't pardon ex-FTX CEO SBF, nor will he be granting help to Sean Combs or Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 21:37
U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators. Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 20:11
Bank of America said it recommended investors buy Coinbase's stock, pointing to its new products including weekday equities trading and prediction markets. ‘Deeply undervalued’ bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 19:22
Experts say the next major rally may come only when long-term holders are exhausted, and true institutional capital enters the market. Ethereum scaling network Polygon close to buying bitcoin kiosk firm Coinme, sources say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 19:07
Polygon is paying $100 million to $125 million for the bitcoin ATM provider, according to one of the sources. JPMorgan expands blockchain goals, plans to build ‘interoperable digital money’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 18:26
As Siemens uses JPMorgan's blockchain for FX transfers, the bank plans to scale JPM Coin across privacy-focused and public networks XRP ETFs see $40M of outflows after eight-week run of inflows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 16:42
The outflow was primarily due to a $47.25 million redemption from 21Shares’ TOXR, while other funds remained stable or positive. Zcash governance clash tanked the token. Here's why it may not be as big as it seems.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 16:29
While Electric Coin Company’s development team departed to form a new company, it will still be working on Zcash. Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 16:17
The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm. Crypto for Advisors: 2026: Crypto and Beyond
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 16:00
2026 is here. The crypto year ahead: banks, stablecoins, tokenization. Discover why the biggest risk for advisors is now under-allocation. Polygon Labs unveils ‘Open Money Stack’ to power borderless stablecoin payments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 16:00
The system will bring together various elements of the payment stack, including liquidity, orchestration, and regulatory controls. Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of superchain revenue
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 15:15
Under the proposal, which is set to move to a governance vote on January 22, Optimism would begin monthly buybacks starting in February.
JPMorgan says the crypto selloff may be nearing a bottom as ETF outflows ease
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 15:11
Flow and positioning data suggest the recent crypto market correction may be running out of steam, with early signs of stabilization across ETFs and derivatives. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple (XRP) Drops 4.5% as Nearly All Assets Decline
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 14:13
Aptos (APT) was also an underperformer, down 5% from Wednesday. Tokenized Brazilian credit card debt offers 13% yield through BlackOpal's GemStone platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 14:00
The initiative leverages the Plume Network to tokenize credit card receivables, while giving merchants immediate access to cash. Stand With Crypto advocacy group sees nearly 700,000 new members ahead of 2026 election
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 14:00
The organization established by Coinbase to mobilize crypto enthusiasts has built up a 2.6-million-member base across 50 state chapters as U.S. elections loom. Digital assets to move from speculation to infrastructure in 2026, B. Riley says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 13:59
Regulatory clarity, tokenization and bank adoption will push crypto firms from balance-sheet accumulation toward real operations. BNB falls below $885 as broader market pulls back and treasury tensions emerge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 12:46
The token's performance is likely impacted by a civil war within a major BNB treasury firm, where a shareholder is challenging the company's leadership. Florida revives push for bitcoin reserve with new 2026 bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 12:36
House Bill 1039 would let Florida invest in crypto outside its treasury, reviving a withdrawn proposal and signaling the GOP’s growing embrace of ‘digital gold.’ Memecoins, DeFi lead declines as caution seeps in: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 8, 2026 October's crypto crash left market makers stuffed with coins, slowing trading: BitMEX
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2026. Jan. 08. 11:47
BitMEX's annual report details the impact of the Oct crash on market liquidity, basis trades and other key issues. BNB treasury strategy sparks governance battle at CEA Industries
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:44
YZi accused CEA of mismanagement and poor communication, and is seeking changes to the board, disclosure of treasury holdings, and more. Bitcoin falls to $90,000 as altcoins slide in thin trading: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:28
Bitcoin retreated to five-day lows during as repeated failures to break through $94,500 reinforced a tight trading range. Bitcoin falls below $90,000 as altcoins slide in thin trading: Crypto Markets Today
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:28
Bitcoin retreated to five-day lows during as repeated failures to break through $94,500 reinforced a tight trading range. Bitcoin's market rhymes as identical November lows create familiar January setup
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:24
Structural demand, historical timing, and January inflection points collide in 2026. Bybit’s Private Wealth Management delivered 20% returns amid a challenging 2025
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:06
Bybit’s top performing fund saw returns of 20.3% APR driven by the exchange’s flagship high-yield USDT-based strategies. Zcash developer team behind ECC quits after governance clash with Bootstrap board
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 11:03
ECC's CEO, Josh Swihart, claims the team was forced to leave because of changes that made their work untenable. Top Privacy token Zcash falls 14% after key developer team quits over governance clash
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2026. Jan. 08. 11:03
ECC's CEO, Josh Swihart, claims the team was forced to leave because of changes that made their work untenable. Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 05:57
CoinDesk and the Solana Foundation said the developer event will kick off Consensus Hong Kong on Feb. 11, setting the tone for a week focused on builders, capital, and policymakers. Bitcoin, ether ease after early January pop as markets price fed cuts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 05:07
The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds. Bitcoin drops below $90,000 after early January pop as BTC ETFs see $480 million outflows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 05:07
The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds. XRP slips 5% as CNBC terms it 'hottest trade' of 2026 over bitcoin and ether
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 04:45
Institutional demand through U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs remains strong, with net inflows continuing into early January. Ethereum bumps blob capacity as it gears for Fusaka upgrade
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 04:21
Ethereum increased its data capacity per block, raising the blob target to 14 and the maximum blob limit to 21. Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 08. 01:01
Flowdesk says record demand met even deeper liquidity, suppressing volatility across staking, stablecoin lending, making crypto credit markets look more like traditional cash plumbing. Trump-linked World Liberty Financial applies for federal bank charter
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 23:16
World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wednesday. Trump-linked World Liberty Financial-connected firm applies for federal bank charter
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 23:16
World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wednesday. This is what's (currently) in the way of U.S. crypto market structure bill harmony
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2026. Jan. 07. 22:46
Though consequential Senate committee votes may be coming, the talks over the bill's language haven't yet satisfied fundamental requests from Democrats. Senate Agriculture Committee to follow Banking panel in crypto vote next week: report
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2026. Jan. 07. 20:54
The Senate Agriculture Committee has previously released a discussion draft of its market structure legislation. Solana Mobile sets Jan. 21 launch date for SKR token, confirms airdrop
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 18:38
The team said that 20% of the total supply has been set aside for users and developers eligible to receive tokens. JPMorgan to issue its JPM stablecoin directly on privacy-focused Canton Network
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 18:21
The Kinexys-led move aims to bring regulated digital cash to a privacy-enabled blockchain for real-time, interoperable finance. XRP spot trading is now live on Hyperliquid with Flare's FXRP listing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 17:25
FXRP allows XRP to be traded on Hyperliquid's onchain orderbook and can later be bridged back to the XRP Ledger. Aptos' APT falls amid a decline in wider crypto markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 17:02
The token retreated in quiet trading conditions as it remained tightly coupled with broader crypto market movements. Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Adeniyi Abiodun predicts that 2026 is the year Wall Street starts building on blockchain, not around it. Then, Andy Baer’s first Vibe Check of the year, reviewing the crypto’s quarterly mood swings in 2025 and the energetic start to 2026. BNB falls below $900 even after network upgrade, ecosystem developments as market declines
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:45
The BNB Chain's layer-2 network, opBNB, recently completed a major upgrade, the Fourier hard fork, which doubled transaction throughput. Experts tip privacy tokens to continue outperforming in 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:33
Analysts believe privacy tokens such as zcash and monero will continue to outperform this year, but they will likely face delisting risks and conflicts with banks over regulatory issues. The Protocol: Ledger customer data breached from Global-e platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:20
Also: Starknet goes down, Vitalik Buterin's goals for Ethereum and ETH staking queues cleared.
Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:19
TRES helps companies generate compliant financial records from blockchain activity, enabling them to meet audit standards and regulatory requirements. Tokenization 'supercycle' set to drive crypto’s next leg higher in 2026: Bernstein
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:12
After a choppy end to 2025, Wall Street broker Bernstein said crypto markets have likely bottomed and it sees a broad-based tokenization boom reshaping finance. World's elites want to invest big in crypto and Binance is moving to help them
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2026. Jan. 07. 16:04
Binance’s head of VIP and Institutional, Catherine Chen, talks about the conversations she has been having with ultra-wealthy investors and family offices. The ultra wealthy feel like they've missed out on Crypto riches and Binance thinks it has a solution
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 16:04
Binance’s head of VIP and Institutional, Catherine Chen, talks about the conversations she has been having with ultra-wealthy investors and family offices. Crypto selloff accelerates, sending bitcoin back to $91,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 15:46
Strategy is an outperformer following MSCI's decision not to exclude the stock from its indices, but any positive reaction was muted by the decline in BTC. Filecoin declines as crypto markets retreat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 14:22
FIL has support at the $1.52 level and resistance in the $1.59-$1.60 zone. Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 14:14
The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Falls 1.5% as Index Trades Lower
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2026. Jan. 07. 14:13
Hedera (HBAR) was also among the underperformers, down 1.4% from Tuesday. Rumble introduces crypto wallet with Tether, allowing tips in BTC, USDT, XAUT
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 14:12
Integrated into the Rumble app, the non-custodial wallet allows fans to tip content producers. Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 13:43
Funding will be used to build and scale Babylon Trustless BTCVaults, enabling native bitcoin to be used as onchain collateral without custodians or wrapping. Ripple again rules out IPO, saying balance sheet gives it room to stay private
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 13:31
The company raised $500 million in November 2025 at a valuation of $40 billion from investors such as Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock returns to $100, may trigger more bitcoin buying
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 12:30
The bitcoin treasury company's perpetual preferred equity, STRC, hit $100 for the first time since early November. Start-of-the-year recovery rally stalls: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 7, 2026 Nike sells its NFT and virtual sneakers amid lack of digital art market interest: report
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2026. Jan. 07. 12:08
Deal follows NFT shutdown as Nike retreats from digital collectibles amid cooling market demand
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin slides as Asia-led sell-off hits altcoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 11:35
Bitcoin fell during Asian trading hours after failing to break above $94,500, dragging the wider crypto market lower. Morgan Stanley files for ether trust after bitcoin and solana ETF push
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 11:23
The Wall Street giant is widening its crypto push, following bitcoin and solana ETF filings with a potential ether trust. Bitcoin slides toward $91,000 with two CME pricing gaps coming into focus
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 11:17
Unfilled price gaps in futures and ETFs are emerging as key downside reference levels for bitcoin as weakness emerges. Lloyds Bank completes UK’s first gilt purchase using tokenized deposits
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 10:45
Lloyds enlisted the help of Archax and Canton Network to carry out the transaction. Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm as tokenized infrastructure advances
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 10:22
Ubyx is building a framework to enable tokenized money to move between issuers and institutions, supporting the exchange and redemption of funds. Metplanet valued at three-month high relative to bitcoin holdings after MSCI decision
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 10:01
Select bitcoin treasury equities gained after MSCI removed near-term index exclusion risk. Hedge Fund Karatage appoints IMC veteran Shane O’Callaghan as senior partner
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 09:00
O'Callaghan joins from market maker IMC where he was employed as global head of institutional partnerships and digital asset sales. Crypto traders can now take leveraged bets on silver via Binance Futures
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 08:19
Binance Futures will launch silver perpetual contracts on Wednesday, offering up to 50x leverage on silver priced in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. Bitcoin and the Japanese yen are moving together like never before
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 06:48
The 90-day correlation between bitcoin and JPY has risen to a record high of over 0.85. Bitcoin miners chase AI demand as Nvidia says Rubin is already in production
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 07. 05:27
Miners that look like infrastructure companies may win, while those that rely on pure mining margins face a tougher 2026. XRP could outperform bitcoin as XRP/BTC chart shows rare Ichimoku breakout since 2018
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2026. Jan. 07. 04:44
Traders are watching if XRP can reclaim the $2.31-$2.32 range or remain in a descending channel. Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto
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2026. Jan. 07. 02:07
New-year allocations support bitcoin prices as leverage cools and volatility expectations rise. DeFi, ethics disputes remain in Senate crypto bill ahead of Jan. 15 vote
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2026. Jan. 07. 00:57
The Senate is approaching a potential markup that may advance crypto legislation to a vote, and industry insiders are amassing for a lobbying push this week. Michael Saylor's Strategy catches a break from MSCI, but analysts caution fight isn’t over yet
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2026. Jan. 06. 23:16
MSCI won’t drop firms like Strategy from indexes yet, but a broader rule change may still be on the table Strategy surges 6% on MSCI decision not to exclude DATs from indexes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 21:25
Shares of the Michael Saylor-led firm had been under pressure not just from weak bitcoin prices, but also the chance that the indexing giant might exclude DATs from its indexes. Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 20:29
Bitcoin and ether are off to a strong start this year, and Bitwise says the path to new highs hinges on market stability, U.S. legislation and calm equities. How to stay safe after the Ledger leak: experts urge privacy first
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2026. Jan. 06. 19:41
Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach. How to stay safe after the Ledger customer data leak: experts urge privacy first
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2026. Jan. 06. 19:41
Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach saw yet more Ledger customer data leaked to malicious actors. U.S. Senate back to crypto talks as industry's make-or-break bill faces time crunch
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2026. Jan. 06. 19:05
Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week. Crypto bill markup expected next week as pressure mounts before shutdown deadline
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2026. Jan. 06. 19:05
Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week. Polkadot's DOT declines in U.S. afternoon selloff
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 18:16
The technical breakdown erased earlier gains as DOT plunged through $2.19 support on heavy volume. Why crypto’s new token issuances are falling flat and what comes next
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 18:15
New crypto tokens overwhelmingly lost value in 2025 as early liquidity, weak utility and misaligned distribution collided with a risk-averse market. Most new crypto tokens lost over 70% in 2025. Here is what comes next
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 18:15
New crypto tokens overwhelmingly lost value in 2025 as early liquidity, weak utility and misaligned distribution collided with a risk-averse market. Riot Platforms sold $200 million of bitcoin in 2025's last two months
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2026. Jan. 06. 17:23
VanEck’s head of digital assets said bitcoin sales and the AI trade are increasingly linked as miners fund infrastructure build-outs. Crypto prices retreat in return to downward U.S. trading day action
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2026. Jan. 06. 17:08
Bitcoin pulled back to just above the $92,000 area as gold surged back to $4,500 per ounce and silver rallied above $80. Don’t hold your breath for Venezuela’s bitcoin
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2026. Jan. 06. 17:05
Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, born and raised in Venezuela, argues that the country’s government is simply too corrupt and incompetent to have accumulated a rumored $60 billion stash of bitcoin. Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 16:10
Quintenz, who previously led policy at a16z crypto, joins the Nasdaq-listed firm as it advances its SUI-focused treasury strategy. Liquidity lifts bitcoin, but ‘halving cycle’ fears could limit rally in 2026, says Schwab
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 15:59
Quantitative tightening is over and balance sheets are growing again, but cycle theory and adoption concerns still cloud bitcoin's upside, according to Schwab's Jim Ferraioli. BNB breaks $910 resistance on wider crypto market rally momentum
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 15:41
Market participants defended rising support while trading volume surged 66% above average during resistance tests near $908, pointing to increasing demand ahead of major network upgrade. Ethereum’s staking queues have cleared and that changes the ETH trade
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 15:30
With queues cleared and staking yields near 3%, the “supply shock” narrative is fading even as Ethereum remains the largest DeFi base layer. This metric suggests bitcoin's late November plunge was the bottom and major upside lies ahead
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2026. Jan. 06. 15:13
Extreme readings in the ratio between short-term holder supply in profit and short-term holder supply in loss have aligned with the end of bear markets. Buck launches bitcoin-linked ‘savings coin’ tied to Michael Saylor’s Strategy
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2026. Jan. 06. 15:00
The new governance token targets a roughly 7% annual yield funded by income from Strategy’s bitcoin-linked preferred stock. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.5% as Index Moves Higher
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2026. Jan. 06. 14:09
Uniswap (UNI) joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer, up 3.3% from Monday. Storage token Filecoin rises on heavy volume
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 14:03
Trading activity was more than double the token's 30-day average, signaling heightened investor participation. Solana memecoin frenzy sends PumpSwap trading volume to record $1.2 billion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 13:30
Despite high trading volumes, PumpSwap's fee generation remains modest, with $2.98 million in fees recorded on Monday. Circle's USDC outpaces growth of Tether's USDT for second year running
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 12:41
USDC grew faster than USDT for the second consecutive year, driven by increased demand for regulated digital dollars. AI tokens outpace memecoins as crypto comeback strengthens: Crypto Daybook Americas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 6, 2026 Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom enters 2026 at 'almost maximum risk' betting on altcoins
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2026. Jan. 06. 11:55
The fund is betting on a liquidity wave driven by U.S. deficit spending and potential money printing by the Federal Reserve, which Hayes expects to support crypto prices. Morgan Stanley targets crypto ETF market with bitcoin, solana filings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 11:37
Wall Street heavyweight files for bitcoin trust amid rising institutional demand. Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin and solana ETFs, deepening crypto push
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 11:37
Wall Street heavyweight files for bitcoin trust amid rising institutional demand. Largest bitcoin ETF inflow in three months signals institutional bid is back
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 11:34
Strong institutional demand returns as flows turn positive and bitcoin price recovers. Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin tests key resistance as memecoin trading volume explodes
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2026. Jan. 06. 11:30
Bitcoin briefly climbed to its highest level since mid-November before pulling back, while rallies in SUI, XRP and memecoins point to a renewed appetite for risk. Copper, gold and bitcoin: A macro signal to watch
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 10:13
The copper-to-gold ratio is breaking higher, a move that has historically aligned with key turning points in bitcoin cycles. U.S. national debt reaches new high of $38.5 trillion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 08:23
High debt levels and potential fiscal dominance could lead to lower interest rates, benefiting assets like bitcoin and gold. Infinex revises fundraising structure, replaces $5 Million raise plan with fair allocation model
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 07:33
The exchange changed its token sale after raising $600,000 in three days, dropping a $5 million target and $2,500 wallet cap in favor of a fair allocation model. Here’s why bitcoin and major tokens are seeing a strong start to 2026
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2026. Jan. 06. 06:53
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have started 2026 with strong gains, driven by new-year allocations and a haven bid amid geopolitical tensions. XRP rockets 11% to nearly $2.40 as Ripple-linked ETFs see highest trading volumes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 06. 05:15
Spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. saw $48 million in inflows, pushing cumulative inflows past $1 billion since their November launch. Sui outperforms bitcoin and ether as Mysten Labs promotes privacy tech
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2026. Jan. 06. 05:06
Sui is up 14% against the CoinDesk 20 which posted a 3.5% gain as the market hopes privacy whitepaper becomes a privacy token Dogecoin 2x ETF tops early 2026 leaderboard as DOGE prints V-shaped rebound
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2026. Jan. 06. 05:01
A 2x Dogecoin ETF is among the best-performing ETFs to start the year, highlighting increased interest in meme coins. XRP's 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 20:20
Bakkt, Figure and Hut 8 were among numerous crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains. A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 19:51
After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating. Famed Coinbase backer Fred Wilson predicts 2026 UX pivot for crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 17:49
The VC mogul has previously said crypto apps must hide blockchain complexity or risk missing mass-market adoption. Filecoin surges 6%, outperforms wider crypto markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 17:29
The storage token outperformed the broader crypto market during a volatile session. Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 17:20
The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically’ undervalued. Tom Lee calls for new bitcoin record in January, while warning of a volatile 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 17:20
The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically’ undervalued. BNB token ticks higher as technical upgrades frame tight price compression
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 16:33
Technically, BNB is compressed between rising support and a descending resistance zone near $910, indicating a balance rather than a clear direction. Goldman Sachs sees regulation driving next wave of institutional crypto adoption
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 16:26
Regulatory clarity and expanding use cases beyond trading are setting the stage for deeper institutional participation in digital assets, the bank said. Robinhood leaning into advanced traders as crypto volatility reshapes user behavior
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 16:19
The trading platform is increasingly catering to advanced crypto traders with tools tailored to active, tax-aware users, its head of crypto said. Bitcoin rally masks fragile liquidity as spot volumes hit year-long lows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 16:14
Bitcoin and altcoin prices have pushed higher, but Glassnode data shows spot trading activity has dropped to its weakest levels since late 2023. Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 15:56
Digital asset treasury companies — 2025's worst performers — were leading crypto-related stock gains. Japan’s finance minister says she supports crypto trading at stock exchanges
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 15:53
Finance officials signal tax and regulatory changes aimed at bringing digital assets into the financial mainstream. Crypto traders can now speculate on housing prices through Polymarket
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 15:13
The crypto-based betting platform is expanding beyond politics and macro with real estate markets tied to daily housing indices. Starknet goes down for over 4 hours, team is ‘actively investigating’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 15:06
Downtime can have knock-on effects across decentralized finance and other onchain applications. Starknet back online after four-hour outage, warns some transactions may be affected
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2026. Jan. 05. 15:06
Downtime can have knock-on effects across decentralized finance and other onchain applications. Bitcoin miners continue to face dwindling profits despite lower competition, JPMorgan says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 15:01
Mining profitability declined last month, with daily block reward revenue down 7%, and 32% year-on-year. Bitmine Immersion adds 33,000 ETH, bringing total crypto and cash holdings above $14 billion
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2026. Jan. 05. 14:57
Led by Chairman Tom Lee, the company now holds 4.14 million ether (ETH), or 3.4% of the total supply. CME Group’s average crypto derivatives volume hit record $12 billion in 2025
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 14:45
CME's overall average daily volume across asset classes hit an all-time high of 28.1 million contracts, with crypto being a key contributor. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Cronos (CRO) Rises 9% as Index Gains Over Weekend
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2026. Jan. 05. 14:43
Polygon (POL) joined Cronos (CRO) as a top performer, rising 8% from Friday.
Goldman Sachs upgrades Coinbase to buy, cuts eToro to neutral
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2026. Jan. 05. 14:09
The bank said it is 'selectively constructive' on brokers and crypto companies heading into 2026. Ethereum can move beyond Bitcoin-style limits as new scaling tools mature: Vitalik Buterin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 13:42
PeerDAS is already live on Ethereum's mainnet, while zkEVMs are at an advanced stage, focusing on safety and scalability. Memecoin comeback talk builds as DOGE, SHIB, BONK rally in early 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 13:34
High concentration in major wallets, particularly for shiba inu, contributed to potential volatility in the market. Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week
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2026. Jan. 05. 13:17
The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash via the sale of common stock. Crypto wallet firm Ledger faces customer data breach through payment processor Global-e
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2026. Jan. 05. 12:32
Ledger is dealing with a new data exposure incident involving its third-party payment processor, Global-e. Coinbase drops peso-based services in Argentina less than a year after market entry
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2026. Jan. 05. 12:21
The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product. U.S. jobs report, Ethereum upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Jan. 05. 12:20
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 5. BTC buoyant as Maduro's fall ignites shadow reserve rumor: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 05. 12:17
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 5, 2026 U.S. could gain massive bitcoin stash if Venezuela's $60 billion reserve rumors are true
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2026. Jan. 05. 12:17
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 5, 2026 Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin climbs to highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag
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2026. Jan. 05. 11:30
Bitcoin briefly topped $93,000, driving a risk-on tone across markets, but uneven altcoin performance suggest traders remain wary of a near-term pullback. Bitcoin's breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 09:55
Bitcoin pushes above $92,000 as stocks tied to crypto, AI mining, and metals rally in pre market trading. Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000
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2026. Jan. 05. 09:48
Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range. Bitcoin eyes longest daily winning streak in 3 months
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2026. Jan. 05. 05:28
Bitcoin rose over 1% during Monday's Asian trading session, marking a potential five-day winning streak. XRP breaks $2.12 as shrinking exchange supply lead to price squeeze higher
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2026. Jan. 05. 05:24
Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies. PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 04:55
PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency. Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 05. 04:45
The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments. Asia Morning Briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025
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2026. Jan. 05. 01:25
Media attention shifted from bitcoin’s environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception. Neobanks will fuel Ethereum's 2026 growth, says ether.fi CEO
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2026. Jan. 04. 15:00
Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said.
Dogecoin pops 4% amid memecoin rally as a short-term golden cross flashes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 04. 05:18
Technical indicators suggest Dogecoin's rally is supported by strong volume, but it must maintain key support levels to continue upward momentum. Bitcoin tops $91,000 with ether, dogecoin higher amid U.S. action on Venezuela
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 04. 05:02
Political changes in Venezuela, including U.S. plans for involvement, influenced market volatility and trading dynamics. Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 03. 15:00
Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure. Bitcoin dips, but quickly recovers as U.S. captures Venezuela's Maduro
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2026. Jan. 03. 13:50
The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country. What next for Ripple-linked XRP as price zooms above $2
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2026. Jan. 03. 13:30
Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges. Dogecoin, PEPE rocket as much as 25% as 2026 starts with a bang for memecoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 03. 06:46
The broader meme coin market is heating up, with CoinGecko's GMCI Meme Index showing a market value of $33.8 billion and a trading volume of $5.9 billion. XRP jumps 8% above $2 as traders bet on a friendlier SEC
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2026. Jan. 03. 06:21
The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies. Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release
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2026. Jan. 02. 18:50
The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016. Tom Lee urges BitMine shareholders to approve share increase ahead of January 14 vote
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2026. Jan. 02. 17:12
The chairman of the former bitcoin miner-turned-ether treasury firm reiterated his view that Ethereum is the future of finance. Bitcoin pushes above $90,000 as traders eye change in pattern
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2026. Jan. 02. 16:16
Particularly hard-hit in 2025's final sessions, crypto-related stocks are bouncing in this year's first trading day. $110 billion in crypto left South Korea in 2025 owing to strict trading rules
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2026. Jan. 02. 14:25
While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework. Bitcoin miner Bitfarms exiting Latin America with $30M sale of Paraguay site
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 13:24
The company is selling the site to the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital. Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 12:09
Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website. Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges to boost the economy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 11:57
The legislation aims to boost economic development and foreign investment while treating virtual assets strictly as property. Internet Computer climbs back to $3 as short-term momentum improves
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2026. Jan. 02. 10:04
ICP pushed above the $3 level on rising activity, holding recent gains as traders reassess near-term direction. BONK jumps more than 10% in 24 hours as momentum pushes price higher
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 09:02
The Solana-based token passed through a key technical level before easing back into consolidation. Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months
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2026. Jan. 02. 07:45
Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%. Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing
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2026. Jan. 02. 05:10
BTC's volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence. Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026
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2026. Jan. 02. 03:49
ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season. Tether adds nearly $800 million in bitcoin, bringing holdings above 96,000 BTC
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2026. Jan. 02. 03:36
The purchase is part of Tether's strategy to use up to 15% of its quarterly profits for bitcoin acquisitions. Dogecoin surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks DOGE rally
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 03:21
The breakout was supported by spot activity, indicating a healthier market move. XRP bounces, but $2 remains the hurdle as exchange supply hits 8-year low
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 02. 03:14
Exchange balances have decreased by about 57% since October, suggesting tokens are moving into longer-term storage. December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 01. 20:58
Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions. Vitalik Buterin on the two goals Ethereum must meet to become the ‘world computer’
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2026. Jan. 01. 16:05
After major technical gains in 2025, Buterin says the network must double down on usability and decentralization to meet its original goals. Strategy shares register first six-month losing streak since adoption of bitcoin strategy in 2020
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Jan. 01. 12:45
Crypto analyst Chris Millas has highlighted an unusually persistent slump in Strategy shares, breaking with past drawdown patterns even as the firm continued accumulating bitcoin. 
