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$100K Bitcoin Price Depends on Weeks Of Steady BTC ETF Inflows
Sustained weekly inflows into Bitcoin ETFs are necessary for BTC to break the $100,000 resistance level, according to analysts.
Monero hit an all-time high earlier this week, and crypto sleuth ZachXBT thinks he knows why
Monero's XMR token reached an all-time high, which crypto sleuth ZachXBT attributes partly to an attacker converting stolen funds into Monero.
U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The U.S. government denied reports that bitcoin forfeited from Samourai Wallet developers was sold, confirming it will remain in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The Daily: Jefferies strategist drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum fears, Google Play bans overseas crypto exchanges in South Korea, and more
Jefferies' strategist cut Bitcoin due to quantum risks, Google Play banned foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, and Goldman Sachs is exploring tokenization.
Bitcoin Above $95K, US Lawmakers Delay CLARITY Act
Bitcoin surpassed $95,000 amid a market recovery, while US lawmakers are expected to delay the markup of the crucial CLARITY Act legislation.
DOJ Charges Venezuelan National in $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme
The DOJ charged a Venezuelan national for allegedly laundering $1 billion in illicit funds through a complex network involving bank accounts and crypto exchanges.
Crypto lender Nexo inks inaugural sponsorship deal for Audi’s new F1 team
Crypto lender Nexo has secured a multi-year partnership as the inaugural digital asset sponsor for the new Audi Revolut F1 Team.
Galaxy CEO predicts imminent crypto bill passage with compromise on stablecoins
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz anticipates a crypto market structure bill will pass soon following a stablecoin compromise.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Deepens AI/HPC Push with Texas Land Deal
Riot Platforms' shares rose 11% after selling Bitcoin to fund a $96 million land acquisition in Texas for AI/HPC expansion.
Riot Stock ($RIOT) Rockets 13% Following Major Data Center Lease with AMD
Riot Platforms stock jumped 13% after securing a major 10-year data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site.
The US government just caved to a crypto exchange pulling support for legislation that changes everything for investors
The Senate postponed a key crypto bill after Coinbase withdrew its support over concerns about stablecoin rewards and tokenized equities.
ZachXBT uncovers $282M BTC and LTC theft laundered through Monero
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT tracked a $282M BTC and LTC theft laundered through Monero, causing an XMR price surge.
One of Wall Street’s Top Strategists No Longer Trusts Bitcoin | US Crypto News
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio due to long-term quantum computing security concerns.
Bitcoin Now Most Undervalued Versus Gold: What Does It Mean for BTC Price?
Bitcoin reached a record undervaluation against gold, historically signaling major bottoms and suggesting massive BTC outperformance by 2026.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | January 17 – 18
This analysis highlights Chiliz (CHZ), Dash (DASH), and Polygon (POL) as three altcoins to watch over the weekend of January 17-18 amid shifting market sentiment.
Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree
Belarus has established a legal framework for crypto banks via Decree No. 19, integrating digital token activities with traditional banking services.
Bitcoin’s “quantum” death sentence is causing a Wall Street rift, but the fix is already hidden in the code
Wall Street strategists are divided over Bitcoin's long-term viability due to quantum computing threats versus its uncorrelated portfolio benefits.
‘We’ll fix it in time’: Galaxy CEO Novogratz bucks Coinbase and wants crypto legislation to advance
Galaxy CEO Michael Novogratz supports advancing the current crypto market structure bill despite its imperfections, contrasting with Coinbase's opposition.
Bitcoin is Still in Bear Market Territory Below $101,000, Says Research
Research suggests Bitcoin's recent 21% rally mimics a 2022 bear market rally, warning that staying below $101,000 signals continued risk.
Belarusian President signs order establishing framework for crypto banking
Belarusian President Lukashenko signed a decree formalizing regulations for cryptobanks operating within the country.
X users celebrate crackdown on ‘plague’ of AI-led reply spam as InfoFi platforms seek alternatives
X revised its API to ban token rewards for engagement, cracking down on AI-driven spam and forcing InfoFi projects to pivot.
Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
Bitcoin adoption in Iran is surging as citizens seek financial refuge amid protests and the collapse of the Iranian rial.
CLARITY Act Fight Over Dollar Yield and DeFi Liquidity
The CLARITY Act is sparking a debate over whether open DeFi protocols or large custodians will control onchain US dollar yield distribution.
HBAR Price Is Down 40% Since Canary ETF Launch; What Went Wrong?
HBAR's price has dropped about 41% since the Canary ETF launch, reflecting a 'buy the rumor, sell the news' scenario with weak follow-through demand.
BTCC Exchange Surpasses $5 Billion in Annual Tokenized Gold Trading as Q4 Volume Soars 809% Over Q1 in 2025
BTCC achieved $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume in 2025, marked by an 809% volume surge from Q1 to Q4.
West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds
West Virginia lawmakers introduced legislation to allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin, precious metals, and regulated stablecoins.
Jason DeSimone on The Arena’s revival and the future of SocialFi
The Arena CEO Jason DeSimone discussed the platform's revival, creator monetization via ticket rails, and the future of SocialFi, M&A, and AI.
Did Bitcoin Price Peak in 2025? Famed Analyst Casts Doubt on 2026 Growth
Analyst Benjamin Cowen suggests Bitcoin's price may have peaked in Q4 2025, citing apathy rather than euphoria, favoring capital preservation now.
Why a record 13M crypto projects are now dead as Bitcoin critics still claim “anyone can launch a token”
Over 13 million tracked crypto tokens have failed, demonstrating that while launching a token is easy, sustaining a network is scarce.
From Memecoins to Machines: Web3 Fundamentals Return in 2026
Web3 is shifting from speculation to fundamentals, driven by DePIN and the emerging machine economy where autonomous agents transact.
Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge: Path to $4.5K ETH Rally?
Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $474.6 million in inflows over four days, fueling optimism for an ETH price rally toward $4,500.
DeFi Captures 5x Fee of Blockchains, Value Drifts to Front-End Apps
DeFi applications now capture five times the fees generated by underlying blockchains, shifting revenue to user-facing protocols.
Huione-Linked Illicit Crypto Escrow Tudou Guarantee Appears to Shut Down
The Telegram-based escrow service Tudou Guarantee, linked to the Huione Group, is winding down after refunding over $130 million in USDT.
Is X Banning Crypto? Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Tokenized Engagement Crackdown and AI Slop
X is restricting apps that reward users for posting, disrupting 'Crypto Twitter' engagement models despite not banning crypto discussion outright.
Jefferies’ Wood drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum computing fears
Jefferies' Christopher Wood liquidated his portfolio's 10% bitcoin stake due to fears that quantum computing could compromise its cryptographic security.
JPMorgan forms new unit to help companies tap into private capital
JPMorgan established Private Capital Advisory and Solutions to advise companies on raising private funding.
Bitcoin Faces Possible Collapse in 7 to 11 Years, Warns Cyber Capital Founder
Cyber Capital founder Justin Bons predicts Bitcoin could collapse within 7 to 11 years due to its declining economic security model.
After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
Following a disappointing, sideways 2025 characterized by market 'snakes,' the author is optimistic that 2026 will bring a significant Bitcoin price breakout driven by massive liquidity.
Forget silver, Copper’s AI-fueled explosion exposes a “higher for longer” trap that most crypto traders are ignoring
Copper's record high, driven by AI demand, signals persistent inflation that could trap crypto traders expecting early rate cuts.
Trump Moves on Fed, NFT Paris Cancelled: Global Express
The DOJ investigated Fed Chair Powell under Trump's direction, Coinbase paused Argentine fiat services, and NFT Paris was cancelled due to market conditions.
Zcash Price At Crossroads – $450 Breakout Or Crash Below $400 Next?
Zcash is consolidating in a symmetrical triangle pattern, with on-chain data suggesting increasing selling pressure and a potential breakdown below $400.
Iran’s crypto ecosystem nears $8B as IRGC footprint grows and bitcoin withdrawals surge during protests: Chainalysis
Iran's crypto ecosystem reached $7.78B, marked by increased IRGC activity and retail Bitcoin flight to safety during protests.
Venezuela Leaker Jailed, Trump Says As Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny
President Trump announced the jailing of the 'Venezuela leaker,' intensifying scrutiny on prediction markets like Polymarket.
Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification
Major US lender Newrez will begin accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification starting in February.
Jefferies ‘Greed & Fear’ Strategist Drops Bitcoin on Quantum Risk
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood eliminated Bitcoin from his model portfolio due to rising quantum computing security risks.
Crypto Revenue Data Reveals a $5B Gap Between Top Protocol and #10 — Is Crypto’s Future Centralized?
Top crypto protocols show extreme revenue concentration, with centralized entities capturing over 64% of top-10 earnings.
Goldman Sachs CEO says firm is actively exploring tokenization and prediction markets amid evolving US regulation
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed the firm is heavily exploring tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets.
Bitcoin Out, Gold In? Jefferies’ Shocking Treasury Shift Over These Fears
Jefferies removed its 10% Bitcoin allocation from its pension portfolio due to long-term quantum computing security fears, shifting the funds entirely into gold.
What GAS Token’s 500% Surge Reveals About Crypto’s New Emerging Meta
The GAS token, inspired by Steve Yegge's Gas Town AI framework, surged over 500%, highlighting a new crypto meta where developers bootstrap projects via community tokens.
Kraken sees 2026 crypto markets shifting from hype to structure as macro forces reshape bitcoin cycle
Kraken predicts 2026 crypto markets will focus on structural changes driven by macro forces rather than just hype.
Belarus Introduces State-Regulated Cryptobanks
Belarus established a legal framework for state-regulated cryptobanks under direct oversight via a new presidential decree.
Top Wall Street equity strategist exits Bitcoin over quantum computing threat
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood sold his Bitcoin holdings due to fears quantum computing could compromise its security.
Belarus authorizes ‘cryptobanks’ combining token operations with traditional banking
Belarus has established a framework for 'cryptobanks' allowing HTP resident companies to merge digital token operations with conventional banking services.
Bitcoin just touched a critical price point but this order book signal suggests the move to $100k might backfire
Despite Bitcoin nearing $98,000, thin liquidity and order book fragility suggest a sustained move above $100k could be vulnerable.
3 Mid-cap Privacy Coins Saw Heavy Accumulation by Whales in January.
Whales heavily accumulated three mid-cap privacy coins—Horizen (ZEN), Railgun (RAIL), and Decred (DCR)—in January, signaling bullish expectations for the sector.
BitMEX Report Finds Crypto Perpetuals Enter Post-Yield Era
A BitMEX report details how structural stress and crowded arbitrage strategies ended the easy yield era for crypto perpetuals in 2025.
Google Play Policy Shift Threatens Crypto Exchange Access in South Korea
Google's updated policy requires crypto apps in South Korea to prove FIU registration, potentially blocking offshore exchanges like Binance and OKX.
Will Gen Z Send Ethereum Price Soaring? Tom Lee Teams Up With MrBeast In $200M Deal
Tom Lee's Bitmine invested $200 million in MrBeast's company, sparking speculation about increased Ethereum adoption among younger audiences.
Bitcoin Recoils to $95K, But Classic Chart Pattern Projects 18% Gains
Bitcoin consolidated near $95K, but technical analysis suggests an ascending triangle pattern targets a potential 18% rise to $113,200.
Moldova To Legalize Cryptocurrencies Aligned With EU MiCA Regulation
Moldova plans to introduce comprehensive crypto legislation by the end of 2026, aligning with the EU's MiCA framework.
PENGU Price Misses the Signal in Pudgy Penguins’ Manchester City Deal
Pudgy Penguins announced a major partnership with Manchester City for an exclusive NFT and merchandise drop, yet the PENGU token price remained unaffected.
Polygon Trims Workforce Amid $250M Open Money Stack Payments Pivot
Polygon Labs reduced its workforce while pivoting aggressively toward a payments-first strategy centered on stablecoin rails and its new Open Money Stack.
Bitcoin Approaches $98,000 as Holder Behavior Signals a Critical Test
Bitcoin nears a $98,000 breakout, but rising short-term holder profits present a potential risk to the advance.
Utah man sentenced to three years for fraud, $5.4 million cash-to-crypto scheme
A Utah man was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto conversion business.
Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers
X is banning paid posting via its API, prompting InfoFi projects to change incentive models, while DeFi projects are locking down Discord servers due to scam risks.
KBC Bank To Launch MiCA-Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC Bank will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for Belgian retail investors next month under the MiCA regulation.
RLUSD Hits Record High Amid Ripple’s Institutional Push — But XRP Is Left Behind
Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, reached a record $1.38 billion market cap due to institutional adoption, yet XRP's utility remains limited.
Google Play to ban overseas crypto exchanges from South Korea store
Google Play will ban unregistered overseas crypto exchanges from its South Korean store starting January 28.
Russell 2000 Hits a New All-Time High, Fueling Hopes for an Altcoin Season in Q1
The Russell 2000 reaching a new high suggests increased risk appetite, potentially signaling a positive outlook for altcoins in Q1.
Crypto Stocks Coinbase and Robinhood Drop Sharply Despite Bitcoin’s Rally — CLARITY Act To Blame?
Coinbase and Robinhood stocks fell sharply due to uncertainty surrounding the delayed and controversial CLARITY Act.