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Former New York City Mayor Rug Pulls Community? Eric Adams’ NYC Token Plunges 81%
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' newly launched NYC Token crashed 81% shortly after launch, leading to accusations of a rug pull.
Bitcoin’s Price Recovery Masks Growing Risk From Overleveraged Long Positions
Bitcoin's price recovery is overshadowed by high leverage in derivatives, signaling increased liquidation risk despite bullish sentiment.
US Senate Tilts Playing Field Toward Banks As Crypto Bill Curbs Passive Stablecoin Yields
A new US Senate crypto bill restricts passive stablecoin yields, potentially favoring traditional banks over crypto platforms.
Shiba Inu Profits Crash By 62% Following SHIB Price Crash This Week
Shiba Inu profits plummeted by 62% this week following a sharp price crash, shifting market sentiment from accumulation to selling.
Ethereum Faces Key 2026 Resistance, but $5.04 Million ETH ETF Inflows Spell Hope
Ethereum shows bullish signs supported by $5.04 million in Monday ETF inflows, despite facing a key resistance level.
VanEck Predicts Risk-On Q1 2026 With Improved Fiscal Clarity
VanEck anticipates a risk-on environment for Q1 2026 due to improved fiscal and monetary visibility, despite short-term Bitcoin caution.
Bitwise CIO Argues for Bitcoin in 401(k)s, as Senator Warren Questions SEC
Bitwise's CIO called bans on Bitcoin in 401(k)s ridiculous while Senator Warren pressed the SEC on crypto risk mitigation.
Court Blocks Tennessee From Taking Action on Kalshi
A Tennessee court temporarily halted state regulators from acting against Kalshi, a prediction markets platform, following a lawsuit.
SEC Leadership Bullish That Key Crypto Bill Will Reach Trump's desk In 2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is confident a bipartisan crypto market structure bill will reach President Trump's desk this year.
CME Braces for Potential Gold and Silver Stress with New Margin Rules
CME is shifting gold and silver futures margin requirements from fixed dollar amounts to percentages of notional value, increasing collateral requirements as prices rise.
CPI Data Set to Show Steady US Inflation in December, Still Above the Fed’s Target
US December CPI data is expected to show steady inflation at 2.7% YoY, remaining above the Fed's target, likely not shifting monetary policy.
Five Stablecoin Myths Debunked By Columbia Professor
Columbia Professor Omid Malekan argues that concerns from banks regarding stablecoin yields are “unsubstantiated myths” and Congress should prioritize consumers.
Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches Controversial Token
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched the Solana-based NYC Token to fund anti-antisemitism education, but it immediately plummeted in value amid scam accusations.
Story (IP) Price Rebounds 100%, but On-Chain Data Tells a Different Story
Story (IP) price doubled, driven by Korean traders, but on-chain data shows no corresponding growth in user adoption.
Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token tanks over 80% as team allegedly manipulates trading activity
The NYC Token, endorsed by ex-Mayor Eric Adams, crashed over 80% amid allegations of manipulated trading activity in its liquidity pool.
Grayscale Expands “Assets Under Consideration” List With 36 Altcoins for Q1 2026
Grayscale updated its Q1 2026 "Assets Under Consideration" list, now featuring 36 altcoins across five sectors, signaling active evaluation for future products.
South Korean crypto exchanges slam government’s proposed ownership cap
DAXA opposes the government's proposed 15-20% ownership cap for major shareholders in crypto exchanges, citing risks to industry growth and user protection.
Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee from preventing Kalshi from offering sports contracts within the state.
Court temporarily blocks Tennessee regulators’ action against Kalshi
A federal court issued a temporary restraining order blocking Tennessee regulators from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi.
Trump: Tech Giants Must Pay Their Own Data Center Power Bills
Donald Trump stated that major tech companies must cover the cost of their data center power usage to prevent higher electricity bills for Americans.
Meta Plans To Cut 10% Of Metaverse Division
Meta is reportedly cutting about 10% of its Reality Labs staff this week to refocus resources on artificial intelligence.
Senate AG Delays Crypto Bill Markup to Late January
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed the markup of a crypto bill to the end of January to secure broader bipartisan support.
Senators Propose Bill to Protect Developers from Money Transmitter Rules
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced legislation to exempt blockchain developers from money transmitter regulations.
Senators Lummis and Wyden push bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws
Senators Lummis and Wyden introduced a bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from federal money transmitter regulations.
Kraken-linked SPAC targets Nasdaq IPO with $250 million offering
KRAKacquisition Corp, a SPAC linked to Kraken, filed for a $250 million Nasdaq IPO consisting of 25 million units.
Ethereum Must Pass Walkaway Test to Be Self-Sustaining
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated the network must achieve a state where its value proposition is independent of ongoing developer work.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ memecoin faces rug pull allegations
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams promoted the 'NYC Token' memecoin, which shortly after faced allegations of a rug pull involving millions in withdrawn liquidity.
Bitcoin Strength Under Question As DOJ Fed Probe Looms
Bitcoin's strength is questioned despite a brief jump past $92,000 due to ETF outflows and weak derivatives demand.
If World War 3 Fears Spike, Does Bitcoin Crash or Become Digital Gold?
Bitcoin's reaction to escalating global conflict involves an initial crash as a risk asset, followed by potential appreciation as a censorship-resistant asset.
CFTC Forms Panel Regulating Blockchain, AI Innovation
The CFTC established the Innovation Advisory Committee to guide regulation of blockchain and AI in financial markets.
CLARITY Act Delayed Again as Senate Lacks Votes for Crypto Reform
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed the CLARITY Act markup until late January due to insufficient bipartisan votes.
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.