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XRP Attracts 4-Month Record Dip Buying as Price Falls 15% in a Week
Despite a 15% weekly price drop, XRP is seeing its strongest dip buying since September, primarily from long-term holders near key support levels.
Ethereum’s hidden ‘death spiral’ mechanic could freeze $800 billion in assets regardless of their safety rating
A Bank of Italy paper warns that an Ethereum price collapse could compromise its security and freeze over $800 billion in assets.
SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the decision on seizing Venezuela's rumored massive Bitcoin holdings is still uncertain and handled by other administration parts.
SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ Whether US will Seize Venezuela‘s Bitcoin
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated it remains uncertain if the US would seize Venezuela's reported $60 billion in Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level
MicroStrategy's near-term outlook hinges on Bitcoin remaining above the $88,000-$92,000 accumulation range.
Senators move to shield crypto developers as lawmakers race toward advancing sweeping digital asset bill
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced a bill to exempt non-custodial crypto developers from money transmitter laws ahead of a broader Senate crypto bill vote.
Fitch Warns Bitcoin-Backed Securities Pose High Market Value Risk
Fitch Ratings flagged Bitcoin-backed securities as carrying heightened risks consistent with speculative-grade credit profiles.
Bakkt stock rallies 20% amid plans to acquire a stablecoin infra firm founded by Bakkt’s co-CEO
Bakkt stock surged after announcing plans to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm DTR, founded by Bakkt's co-CEO Akshay Naheta.
Machi Big Brother Is Back With His Biggest Ethereum Bet Yet
High-profile whale Machi Big Brother reopened a $34 million leveraged ETH long on Hyperliquid despite massive prior losses.
Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative?
Iran's rial has collapsed against the dollar amid economic crisis, leading citizens to explore Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant alternative.
Bitmine Adds 24,000 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Tops 4.1M Tokens
Bitmine purchased 24,266 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 4.17 million ETH, while its chairman seeks shareholder approval for more authorized shares.
3 Data Points Shape ETH’s Next Breakout to $4K
Three key data points suggest Ether is poised for a breakout toward $4,000, driven by healthy spot demand and reduced leverage risk.
Bitcoin Looks Locked in a Mid-Cycle Reset as On-Chain Data Stabilizes
On-chain data suggests Bitcoin is undergoing a mid-cycle reset, characterized by ETF investor washout rather than long-term distribution.
Bitcoin just broke its classic macro correlation because the market is suddenly pricing a terrifying new risk
Bitcoin's correlation broke as Jerome Powell's testimony revealed political pressure on the Fed, introducing 'independence risk' as a new macro factor.
Bakkt Stock Surges 20% after Move on Stablecoin Payments Strategy
Bakkt's stock jumped over 20% following its agreement to acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research.
After the Golden Globes, Polymarket’s Near-Perfect Accuracy Raised Eyebrows
Polymarket achieved 96% accuracy predicting Golden Globe winners, fueling insider trading concerns amid growing partnerships.
Bitcoin Price Climbs Near $92,000 as the Federal Reserve and DOJ Showdown
Bitcoin's price rose near $92,000 amid a criminal investigation by the DOJ into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
OG Whales Sell $286M, But BTC Bulls Still Aim For $100K
Despite $286M in sales from long-dormant Bitcoin whales, bullish indicators suggest BTC could still target the $100,000 level.
CFTC Chair Selig unveils innovation committee as agency weighs crypto, prediction markets
CFTC Chair Michael Selig renamed the Technology Advisory Committee to the Innovation Advisory Committee to guide the agency's approach to digital assets and prediction markets.
Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown
Iranian protestors are using censorship-resistant 'freedom tech' like Bitchat and Noghteha to communicate during severe government internet blackouts.
3 Altcoins That Could Hit All-Time Highs In Second Week Of January 2026
Three altcoins—Monero (XMR), Canton (CC), and Rain (RAIN)—show technical setups suggesting they could reach new all-time highs soon.
The Daily: Bitcoin and privacy coins gain as Trump-Powell conflict escalates, Tether freezes $182M in USDT, Strategy makes biggest buy in six months, and more
Bitcoin and privacy coins rose amid political conflict, Tether froze $182M in USDT, and Strategy executed its largest Bitcoin purchase in six months.
VelaFi Raises $20M as Stablecoin Payments Expand in Latin America
Stablecoin infrastructure company VelaFi secured $20 million in Series B funding to scale its cross-border settlement services.
Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s roadmap is now a liability unless the network does this one thing immediately
Vitalik Buterin argues Ethereum must achieve "ossification" by engineering stability so its value doesn't depend on continuous upgrades.
Crypto Enters Second Phase of Institutional Adoption, Binance Research Says
Binance Research indicates crypto is shifting from retail momentum to institutional capital-led adoption, evidenced by Morgan Stanley's ETF filings.
Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close
Bitcoin closed the week at $90,891 after failing to break $94,000 resistance, suggesting bears are currently in control.
Mitsui to offer retail access to digital securities tied to aircraft and ships
Mitsui will offer Japan's first digital securities for fractional ownership of aircraft and ships via its Alterna platform.
Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts
Coinbase might withdraw support for the CLARITY Act if it restricts stablecoin reward programs, which are vital to its revenue.
Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings
H100 Group AB intends to acquire Swiss bitcoin treasury firm Future Holdings AG to expand its treasury capabilities into Europe.
BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin
BTQ launched the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, the first quantum-safe Bitcoin fork, replacing ECDSA with ML-DSA cryptography.
AlphaTON expands exposure to decentralized Telegram-based Cocoon AI with NVIDIA deal
AlphaTON Capital signed a $46 million deal for 576 NVIDIA B300 chips to scale the decentralized, Telegram-native Cocoon AI network.
Standard Chartered Bets on Ethereum’s Next Cycle | US Crypto News
Standard Chartered is reportedly launching a crypto prime brokerage under SC Ventures to navigate Basel III capital rules and focus on institutional Ethereum adoption.
Bakkt to acquire stablecoin payments company DTR, stock rises 10%
Bakkt announced an all-stock acquisition of stablecoin payments provider DTR to enhance its global financial infrastructure platform.
Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside
The author details his first day surrendering to and being processed into FPC Morgantown prison.
Analysis: 'Book Closed' On Bitcoin Vs. Gold Debasement Trade
Analysis suggests Bitcoin has failed as the 'debasement trade' as gold and silver hit new all-time highs.
Trump-backed World Liberty moves into crypto lending as USD1 climbs stablecoin ranks
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial launched World Liberty Markets, a crypto lending platform powered by Dolomite, utilizing its growing USD1 stablecoin.
Bitcoin liquidity is about to get crunched by a new Korean law that legally excludes 99% of buyers
New South Korean guidelines will allow select listed companies to invest in crypto, potentially impacting Bitcoin liquidity.
World Liberty Financial Enters Crypto Lending with USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family, launched World Liberty Markets for crypto lending using its $3.4B USD1 stablecoin.
Trump-backed World Liberty debuts WLFI Markets, a new lending and borrowing platform
World Liberty Financial launched WLFI Markets, a new onchain lending and borrowing platform to enhance utility for its USD1 stablecoin.
Solana treasury company Sharps Technology taps Coinbase to launch validator
Sharps Technology, a Solana treasury company, is launching an in-house validator operated by Coinbase.
Ethereum Prints Copycat 95% Rally Setup Against Bitcoin
ETH/BTC charts suggest a potential 95% rally against Bitcoin if it breaks above the 0.042 BTC neckline resistance.
Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO
Crypto custody firm BitGo has launched its IPO, aiming to raise up to $201 million at a near $2 billion valuation.
3 Altcoins Face High Liquidation Risk in the Second Week of January
Solana (SOL), Monero (XMR), and Render (RENDER) face significant liquidation risks this week due to trader over-optimism and technical resistance levels.
Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410
Strategy purchased 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25 billion, increasing its total holdings to 687,410 BTC.
Tom Lee’s BitMine adds another 24,266 ether as holdings approach 4.2 million ETH and staked assets nearly double
BitMine acquired 24,266 ETH, bringing its total holdings near 4.2 million ETH, while its staked assets almost doubled to 1.25 million ETH.
Bitpanda’s Global Playbook: Regulation, Infrastructure, and the Future of Digital Assets
Bitpanda views regulation as a growth engine, focusing on infrastructure and strategic expansion into regions like MENA.
BitGo Launches IPO Targeting $1.96B Valuation
Crypto custody company BitGo has launched its IPO, aiming for a valuation up to $1.96 billion.
Strategy Buys $1.25B in Bitcoin as Holdings Near 690,000 BTC
Strategy purchased an additional 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25 billion, bringing its total holdings close to 690,000 BTC.
Crypto custodian BitGo targets $201 million raise in US IPO
Crypto custodian BitGo is aiming to raise approximately $201 million through an initial public offering in the U.S.
Two major crypto events canceled after city hit by 18 violent physical attacks on crypto holders amid market downturn
NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 were canceled due to the market collapse, amidst a backdrop of rising violent physical attacks on crypto holders in France.
BitGo seeks up to $1.9B valuation in planned NYSE debut
Crypto custodian BitGo plans to raise $201 million in an NYSE debut, aiming for a $1.9 billion valuation.
‘American Crypto’ Doesn’t Exist, Cardano Founder Says
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson doubts the CLARITY Act will pass this quarter and urged Trump's crypto advisor, David Sacks, to resign.
Ethereum Price Could Fall to $300, Says VanEck, but Tom Lee Claims It May Hit $9,000 in Weeks
VanEck projects a bearish Ethereum case of $300, contrasting with Tom Lee's near-term forecast of $7,000 to $9,000.
Bank of Italy Models Ether-to-Zero Scenario in Stress Test
The Bank of Italy modeled how a total collapse of Ether's value would impact Ethereum's security and settlement capacity.
Monero’s 35% Rally Faces Long-Squeeze Risk — But That’s Not the Only Threat
Monero's recent 35% rally faces risks from slowing capital flow, overbought momentum, and heavily crowded long positions that could trigger a sharp sell-off.
Standard Chartered Said to Launch Crypto Brokerage, Lowers ETH Forecasts
Standard Chartered is reportedly planning a crypto prime brokerage, while simultaneously lowering its medium-term price forecasts for Ether (ETH).
Standard Chartered says ‘2026 will be the year of Ethereum’ as bank backs ETH outperformance
Standard Chartered predicts 2026 will be Ethereum's breakout year, expecting it to significantly outperform Bitcoin due to structural advantages.
Strategy acquires $1.2B worth in Bitcoin at $91,500
Strategy bought 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.2 billion last week at an average price of $91,500 per coin.
‘Big orange’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion following MSCI indexing decision
Strategy acquired 13,627 more bitcoins for $1.25 billion using proceeds from stock sales, following MSCI's decision not to bar digital asset treasuries from its indexes.
Coinbase and Sharps Technology launch institutional-grade validator on Solana network
Coinbase Institutional and Sharps Technology launched an institutional-grade validator on the Solana network.
Standard Chartered prepares crypto prime brokerage push: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly establishing a cryptocurrency prime brokerage service within its SC Ventures unit.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Second Week of January 2026
Over $1.69 billion in tokens are set to unlock in the second week of January 2026, focusing on Ondo (ONDO), Official Trump (TRUMP), and Arbitrum (ARB).
Gate Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserve Ratio Hits 125%, BTC Reserve Ratio Soars to 140.69%
Gate's latest Proof of Reserves report shows the total reserve ratio increased to 125% as of January 6, 2026.
XRP, Solana funds buck trend as crypto ETPs shed $454M
Crypto ETPs saw $454 million in outflows last week, though XRP and Solana funds experienced notable inflows.
What is Crypto.com?
Crypto.com is a centralized exchange founded in 2016 that offers a wide suite of CeFi and DeFi tools to over 150 million users.
Economists Urge MEPs to Support Digital Euro in Open Letter
Seventy economists urged MEPs to back a public-interest-focused digital euro to maintain European monetary sovereignty.
XRP Has Entered A ‘Super Cycle,’ Claims World’s Smartest Man, as Ripple Expands Payments To UK
Self-proclaimed 'world's smartest man' YoungHoon Kim claims XRP is in a 'super cycle' amid Ripple's UK payment expansion.
Dubai DIFC Shifts Crypto Token Vetting to Licensed Firms
The DFSA now requires licensed DIFC firms to vet crypto token suitability, removing the regulator's public token list.
Vitalik Buterin outlines conditions for a self-sustaining, quantum-safe Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin detailed seven technical requirements for Ethereum's protocol to become self-sustaining and cryptographically safe for a century.
What You Need to Know About India’s New Crypto User Verification Rules
India’s FIU implemented stricter crypto user verification rules, including live selfie authentication and enhanced KYC, while a high tax regime drives users to offshore platforms.