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Bitcoin block time slows as sweeping US winter storm strains power grid, prompting miner curtailments
A major US winter storm caused significant bitcoin mining curtailments, slowing block times due to power grid strain.
Bitget TradFi Doubles to $4B in Daily Volume, Signaling Crypto Traders’ Rush Into Global Markets
Bitget TradFi's daily trading volume doubled to $4 billion, showing crypto traders are increasingly using traditional assets.
Ethereum Price Chart Warns of a 20% Crash— Can BTC-to-ETH Rotation Stop It?
Ethereum's chart shows a bearish breakdown projecting a 20% crash, but recent BTC-to-ETH rotation and heavy short positioning create potential for a bear trap.
BTC price trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
Bitcoin fell below $88,000 as concerns over Japanese yen strength and potential coordinated Fed action pushed capital toward gold, not crypto.
Binance to launch Tesla perpetual contract with up to 5x leverage
Binance is launching a Tesla equity perpetual contract with up to 5x leverage starting Wednesday.
26% of Institutions Call a Bear Market: What This Could Mean for Investors
A survey shows 26% of institutional investors see a bear market, yet many are holding or buying dips, believing Bitcoin is undervalued.
Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
A U.S. winter storm caused a 10% drop in Bitcoin's hashrate, highlighting risks from mining centralization, but markets showed little reaction.
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
Bitcoin is nearing a rare fourth consecutive monthly loss, a streak last seen between 2018 and 2019, despite some short-term derivatives optimism.
Bitcoin claws back from monthly low as altcoins outperform: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin rebounded from a one-month low near $86,000, but the broader trend remains bearish, while altcoins showed relative strength.
Crypto Funds Bleed $1.73 Billion as Bearish Sentiment Tightens Grip: 3 Forces Driving the Exodus
Crypto funds experienced $1.73 billion in outflows last week, driven by macro uncertainty and three key bearish forces.
Gold’s vertical surge toward $7,150 exposes Bitcoin but there’s 4 ways the narrative could flip fast
Gold's sharp rally highlights Bitcoin's failure to act as a safe haven, but four structural shifts could change this dynamic.
Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products
Japan's FSA plans to allow crypto as an eligible asset for ETFs, potentially launching them by 2028, with major firms preparing products.
3 Altcoins to Watch In The Final Week Of January 2026
This analysis highlights Hedera (HBAR), River (RIVER), and US Oil (USOR) as three altcoins to monitor during the last week of January 2026.
Global crypto ETPs log $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as bearish macro sentiment spurs largest withdrawal since November: CoinShares
Global crypto ETPs experienced $1.73 billion in outflows last week, the largest since November, driven by bearish macro sentiment.
Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward
Metaplanet raised its FY2025 forecast and projected higher FY2026 revenue due to its Bitcoin Income Generation business.
Metaplanet sees $680 million in unrealized losses on bitcoin holdings in 2025
Metaplanet reported a $680 million impairment on its Bitcoin holdings for fiscal year 2025, though operations remain on track.
Key BTC price levels to watch as downtrend pressure builds
Bitcoin is in a downtrend, with key support levels to watch including the 100-week moving average near $87,145 and the $80,000 mark.
Ark Invest bought $21.5 million of COIN, CRCL, BLSH stock as bitcoin fell under $90,000
Ark Invest purchased $21.5 million in shares of Coinbase, Circle Internet, and Bullish amid a crypto market dip.
3 Altcoins Face High Liquidation Risk in the Final Week of January
Ethereum, Chainlink, and River face significant liquidation risks this week due to specific market imbalances and trader positioning.
Zcash Price on a 35% Breakdown Path? Yet One Group Remains Optimistic
Zcash faces a potential 35% decline based on bearish structure, despite large holders accumulating and bullish divergences in momentum indicators.
Fed rates decision, Tesla earnings, Bybit roadmap: Crypto Week Ahead
This week features the Fed rate decision, Tesla earnings, and Bybit's 2026 roadmap unveiling.
Wirex Limited CEO Chet Shah on Fraud, Fund Freezes, and Its 2025 Transparency Report
Wirex CEO Chet Shah discussed preventing £180,000 in fraud losses, balancing fraud prevention with customer service, and navigating regulatory complexity.
Deloitte warns tokenized settlement will create a dangerous “blind spot” that makes market manipulation nearly impossible to stop
Deloitte warns that faster T+0 settlement via tokenization could create dangerous visibility blind spots, hindering the detection of market manipulation.
XRP Reserves on Binance And Upbit Surge in January, Raising Sell-off Concerns
XRP reserves on major exchanges like Binance and Upbit surged in January, coinciding with price drops and increased whale activity, raising sell-off concerns.
US Dollar Index (DXY) Hits 4-Month Low: What This Could Mean for Bitcoin
The DXY hit a four-month low amid yen intervention speculation, potentially boosting Bitcoin due to historical inverse correlation.
XRP Price Hits Local Bottom, Chances of 11% Breakout Rally Strengthen
XRP's recent decline may signal a local bottom, supported by long-term holder accumulation and an oversold RSI, suggesting an 11% breakout rally is possible.
Matcha Meta sees $16.8 million drained in SwapNet incident: PeckShield
Matcha Meta reported a security incident involving its SwapNet integration, resulting in an estimated $16.8 million loss of user funds.
Here’s Why The Ethereum Fallback Vitalik Buterin Once Rejected Is Back on the Table
Vitalik Buterin reversed his 2017 stance, now supporting full user self-validation as a critical Ethereum fallback due to ZK-SNARKs and real-world risks.
Ethereum Whales Split as Accumulation and Selling Clash in January
Ethereum whales are exhibiting divided behavior in late January, with some accumulating while others sell amid market pressure.
Ethereum whale resurfaces after nine years, moves $145 million in ETH
A long-dormant Ethereum whale moved 50,000 ETH, worth about $145 million, to a Gemini wallet after nine years of inactivity.
Japan to Allow Crypto ETFs by 2028 as Asia Competition Heats Up
Japan plans to legalize cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, accompanied by a significant tax reduction on crypto gains.
An On-Chain DEX Aggregator Just Lost $17 Million in Major Smart Contract Attack
On-chain DEX aggregator SwapNet suffered a $16.8 million exploit via Matcha Meta, affecting users with non-revoked token approvals.
South Korea’s Coinone selling major stakeholder shares, in talks with overseas crypto exchanges: report
South Korea's Coinone is reportedly exploring the sale of Chairman Cha Myung-hoon's majority stake and is in talks with overseas exchanges.
Winter Storm Pressure Sends Bitcoin Hashrate Lower as Major US Pools Pull Back
Extreme US winter weather caused major Bitcoin mining pools to curtail operations, significantly lowering the network's hashrate.
Bitcoin slides near $87,000 as US government shutdown fears weigh on crypto
Bitcoin fell near $87,000 due to broad macro risk-off sentiment driven by fears of a US government shutdown.
Why Altcoin Season Is Unlikely in 2026
Market data and structural barriers suggest a broad altcoin rally is unlikely to occur in 2026.
Japan to approve its first crypto ETFs in 2028: report
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to approve the country's first crypto ETFs as early as 2028.
Gold tops $5,000 as BTC stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing
Gold is surging due to macro shifts while Bitcoin struggles near $87,000 amid internal supply overhang.
Gold surges past $5,000 for first time as silver tops $107 on safe-haven buying
Gold surpassed $5,000 and silver hit $107 due to heightened risk aversion driven by geopolitical and economic tensions.
CZ’s Memoir Set for Late February, Promises Full Prison Disclosure
Binance founder CZ's memoir, detailing his prison time, will be self-published in English and Chinese in late February or early March.
The Funding: Is decentralized social ‘dead’ — or is a revival coming?
Recent stewardship changes at Farcaster and Lens Protocol have sparked debate over the future of decentralized social media (DeSoc).
Gold Hits $5,000 for First Time — Three Risks Behind the Panic
Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce amid eroding trust, driven by tariff threats, potential yen intervention, and US shutdown risks.
Can RAIN Token Hit Another All-Time High This Week?
RAIN token's breakout structure targets a new all-time high near $0.0110, but fading momentum and bearish divergences signal potential seller returns.
Individual behind $40 million government wallet theft is son of seized-crypto contractor executive: ZachXBT
Investigator ZachXBT alleges the person behind a $40 million government crypto theft is the son of a U.S. Marshals Service contractor executive.
$40 Million Crypto Heist Allegedly Linked to US Government Contractor’s Son
John Daghita, son of a US government contractor, is allegedly linked to stealing over $40 million in crypto from government seizure addresses.
Fed Signals Rare Japanese Yen Intervention: What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?
Speculation of rare, coordinated Fed and Japanese intervention to support the yen is causing market volatility and could boost Bitcoin by weakening the dollar.
ASSTs preferred equity blueprint for MSTR’s convertible debt
Strive is using perpetual preferred equity to retire convertible debt, potentially setting a blueprint for MicroStrategy's large overhang.
How BlackRock just lost control of the $10B tokenized Treasury market to Circle for one simple, mechanical reason
Circle's USYC surpassed BlackRock's BUIDL in the tokenized Treasury market due to superior distribution and mechanical advantages, not brand recognition.
Senator Ted Cruz Slams Trump Tariffs in Secret Tapes as Canada Faces 100% Threat
Secret tapes reveal Senator Ted Cruz privately criticized Trump's tariffs, warning of severe economic and political consequences.
Hedera Price Faces 20% Risk as Bearish Metrics Stack Up — Can HBAR Bounce Back?
Hedera's HBAR price faces a potential 20% downside risk due to a forming head-and-shoulders pattern and declining sentiment, though dip buying offers a slight chance of recovery.
XRP price news: Ripple linked token drops 4%, will $1.88 support hold
XRP dropped nearly 4% as traders watch if the critical $1.88 support level will hold amid market consolidation.
Entropy, a16z-backed decentralized custody startup, is winding down and returning capital to investors
Decentralized custody startup Entropy, backed by a16z, is shutting down and returning its $27 million in total funding to investors.
Bitcoin price news: BTC under $88,000 ahead of Fed week and Big Tech earnings
Bitcoin dropped below $88,000 as crypto markets weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision and major tech earnings reports.
US Government Shutdown Risk Reignites, Crashes Crypto Market Sentiment
Rising US government shutdown odds are pushing crypto sentiment to 'Extreme Fear' while safe-haven assets like gold and silver rally.
Will your crypto rewards survive upcoming CLARITY law? A plain-English guide to Section 404
Section 404 of the CLARITY Act targets passive stablecoin yield, shifting rewards toward activity-based incentives and participation.
Fed rate decision: Why Jerome Powell’s press conference is the real wildcard for markets
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady, but Jerome Powell's press conference will be crucial for market direction, particularly regarding future rate cuts.
Bitcoin slides below $88K, triggering $135M in crypto long liquidations in the past hour
Bitcoin fell below $88,000, causing $135 million in crypto long liquidations amid renewed selling pressure.
From Tesla shares to bitcoin: The new secret to getting a credit line without a bank
Ultra-wealthy individuals are increasingly using DeFi platforms to secure credit lines against crypto assets instead of traditional banking.
Russia Targets Crypto’s Shadow War Pipeline as WhiteBit Faces Sweeping Ban
Russia designated Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBit as an "undesirable organization" for allegedly funding Ukraine's military.
Terrifying Solana flaw just exposed how easily the “always-on” network could have been stalled by hackers
An urgent Solana upgrade revealed coordination challenges among validators, highlighting risks to the network's 'always-on' reliability.
Ethereum Whales Fell Into a $4 Billion Bull Trap: What’s Next for ETH Price?
Ethereum's mid-January breakout failed due to a $4 billion supply wall, trapping whales who bought the rally, leading to a significant correction.
Michael Saylor Warns on Bitcoin Protocol Drift as Quantum Risk Enters the Mainstream
Michael Saylor warns that internal protocol changes pose Bitcoin's greatest risk, amidst growing industry focus on quantum computing threats.
Bitcoin trades bleed cash during these “toxic” hours because market depth is a total illusion right now
Bitcoin's true liquidity is layered and often illusory, causing high execution costs during specific hours when depth thins.
The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users
A major U.S. crypto bill aims to integrate cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system, potentially increasing investor involvement and asset safety.
XRP Price Faces a 25% Crash Warning as ETF Demand Falls
XRP faces a potential 25% crash risk due to failed bullish signals and weakening institutional demand reflected in ETF outflows.
Explosive truth behind crypto bots that front-run thieves to “save” funds — but they decide who gets paid back
MEV bots are acting as an unplanned emergency response layer in crypto, intercepting stolen funds but concentrating recovery power with profit-driven intermediaries.
Solana’s Privacy Coin Jumps 60% After New Cross-Chain Swap Reveal
GhostWareOS's native token, GHOST, surged nearly 60% following the announcement of its new cross-chain privacy exchange, GhostSwap.
Did Axie Infinity (AXS) Whales Just Buy Into a Pullback Risk After a 41% Rally?
Despite a 41% rally followed by a 17% pullback, Axie Infinity shows conflicting signals as whales increase holdings while technical indicators suggest rising short-term risk.
Kraken’s Breakout Acquisition Signals Institutional Bet on Crypto Prop Trading’s Explosive Growth
Kraken's acquisition of Breakout signals institutional validation and significant capital investment into the rapidly growing crypto proprietary trading sector.
CFTC Chair Selig says America is the crypto capital of the world
CFTC Chair Mike Selig declared the US the 'crypto capital of the world' while pushing for modernized digital asset regulations.