Popular Burger joint Steak ’n Shake buys $10 million bitcoin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2026. Jan. 16. 12:12
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 16, 2026 DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2026. Jan. 15. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 15, 2026 Bitcoin rises despite Senate cancelling crypto bill hearing: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Jan. 15. 12:26
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 15, 2026 Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 
