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3 Altcoins That Could Hit All-Time Highs In The Final Week Of January 2026
Three altcoins—RAIN, CC, and KITE—show bullish technical setups that could lead them to reach new all-time highs by the end of January 2026.
The Daily: ZachXBT alleges $40M government crypto theft tied to custody contractor’s son, Kraken rolls out ‘DeFi Earn’ for onchain yield, and more
ZachXBT linked a $40M government crypto theft to a contractor's son, Kraken launched DeFi Earn, and Japan plans crypto ETFs by 2028.
Crypto wealth: Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect it
Without proper planning, inherited cryptocurrency wealth faces risks of being lost due to missing keys or unfamiliar fiduciaries.
BlackRock looks to bring yield-generation to Bitcoin investments with iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
BlackRock filed for a new iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF to offer spot Bitcoin exposure plus yield via covered calls.
Tether dominates $4B gold-backed stablecoin market as gold tops $5100
Tether Gold (XAU†) leads the $4 billion tokenized gold market, driven by rising bullion prices and institutional demand.
CleanSpark shares slide 10% as snowstorm risk, $45 million CEO pay disclosure spook investors
CleanSpark shares dropped over 10% due to investor concerns over Tennessee power outage risks and a newly disclosed $45 million CEO compensation package.
Disastrous Bitcoin losses loom this week as the Fed’s hidden liquidity trap threatens to drain markets despite a rate hold
Bitcoin traders must watch the Fed's guidance on real yields, the dollar, and liquidity plumbing this week, as these factors can cause losses even if interest rates are held steady.
Silver surges past $115/oz as gold extends rally toward $5100
Silver surged nearly 12% to a record above $115/oz, outperforming gold, which climbed toward $5,100 amid geopolitical tensions.
U.S. marshals investigate claim of $40 million crypto theft by son of federal crypto custodian
The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating claims that the son of a government contractor stole over $40 million in seized cryptocurrency.
Rhode Island Reintroduces Bill to Study Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Rhode Island lawmakers reintroduced a bill to create a commission to study blockchain, crypto, and NFTs, aiming to foster business while protecting consumers.
Republic Europe offers retail investors indirect stake in Kraken ahead of exchange’s IPO
Republic Europe launched a new product allowing retail investors indirect exposure to Kraken equity before its anticipated IPO.
Bitcoin Drops Below $87,000 as Bears Target $84,000 Support Break
Bitcoin closed the week near lows at $86,588, with bears now targeting the critical $84,000 support level for a breakdown.
Clarification on Previously Published Information on Calvin Ayre
BeInCrypto retracted an article falsely linking Calvin Ayre to the Wirecard fraud, issuing an apology.
Colombia’s Second-Largest Pension to Launch Bitcoin Fund for Qualified Clients
Colombia's second-largest pension manager, AFP Protección, will launch a Bitcoin investment fund for qualified clients.
Russia labels crypto exchange WhiteBIT as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military
Russia designated crypto exchange WhiteBIT and its parent company as "undesirable organizations" for supporting Ukraine's military efforts.
Tezos completes Tallinn upgrade, cutting app storage costs by up to 100x
The Tezos Tallinn upgrade has activated, reducing block times and cutting application storage costs by up to 100x.
Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point, despite rocky path ahead
Jefferies believes a U.S. market structure bill is crucial for accelerating institutional tokenization adoption, despite legislative uncertainty.
US Dominates Bitcoin Hiring in 2025 as Singapore Jumps 158%, Bitvocation Data Shows
Bitvocation's 2025 report shows the US leads Bitcoin hiring, while Singapore saw 158% growth, and non-developer roles are rapidly increasing.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest files for two crypto index ETFs tied to CoinDesk 20
ARK Invest filed for two new crypto ETFs tracking the CoinDesk 20 index using regulated futures contracts.
Ondo exec says NYSE's 24/7 tokenized stock plan would be a 'godsend'
Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode stated that 24/7 trading for tokenized stocks by NYSE and Nasdaq would solve the critical issue of thin weekend liquidity.
Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2B CoreWeave investment
Nvidia's $2B investment in CoreWeave pressured shares of bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure, causing most to fall.
Melania Trump’s Documentary is Coming Out This Week – Will TRUMP Coins Rally?
The upcoming Melania Trump documentary release is being watched to see if it will boost the price of MELANIA and TRUMP tokens, despite current low trading volume.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Final Week of January 2026
Over $464 million in tokens from Sign (SIGN), Kamino (KMNO), and Jupiter (JUP) are scheduled for unlocking in the last week of January 2026.
Sharps Technology posts first update on Solana staking income amid SOL price slump
Sharps Technology disclosed its Solana staking strategy yields about 7% gross annualized returns despite the SOL price decline.
U.S. Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Stole $40 Million In Digital Assets
Concerns about U.S. government Bitcoin custody practices have escalated following allegations of a $40 million theft by an insider at a federal contractor.
Bitcoin hashrate collapses weakening security as major mining pool drops 30% of its power
A significant drop in Bitcoin's network hashrate, partially driven by a major US mining pool curtailing power due to severe winter weather, highlights security and centralization risks.
BlackRock files S-1 to launch Bitcoin income-focused ETF
BlackRock filed an S-1 for a new ETF aiming to generate monthly income using a covered call strategy on Bitcoin.
Snowstorm delays Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill markup to later in the week
A Senate Agriculture Committee markup for a sweeping crypto bill was postponed due to a snowstorm in Washington, D.C.
Senate Agriculture panel delays market structure hearing to Thursday after winter storm
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed its crypto market structure bill markup hearing until Thursday due to severe winter weather.
The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You’ll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026
The article humorously categorizes 15 distinct archetypes of attendees one might encounter at the Bitcoin 2026 conference.
First Avalanche ETF hits US markets as VanEck launches AVAX fund
VanEck launched the first U.S.-listed ETF tracking Avalanche's AVAX token, which includes potential staking rewards.
BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing
BlackRock filed to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which will use a covered-call strategy to generate income from its bitcoin exposure.
Kraken rolls out ‘DeFi Earn’ in US, EU and Canada tapping yield-bearing Veda vaults
Kraken launched DeFi Earn in the US, EU, and Canada, offering up to 8% APY via Veda vaults utilizing established onchain protocols.
Tokenized gold boom trims Tether Gold’s market share despite rising XAUT supply
Tether Gold's market share in tokenized gold decreased in January despite an increase in XAUT supply due to rapid sector expansion.
Tom Lee’s BitMine nears 70% of Ethereum treasury target with latest 40,302 ETH buy
BitMine, the Ethereum treasury company led by Tom Lee, increased its holdings to 4,243,338 ETH after buying 40,302 ETH, nearing its 5% supply target.
Market structure bill delay seen capping U.S. crypto valuations, Benchmark says
Benchmark suggests a delay in U.S. crypto market structure legislation will persist regulatory ambiguity, capping valuations for U.S.-exposed platforms.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 4%, Leading Index Lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 1.8% over the weekend, led lower by Polygon (POL) dropping 4.0%.
BitMine (BMNR), the largest Ethereum treasury firm, makes biggest ether purchase of 2026
BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether, purchased over 40,000 ETH following shareholder approval to raise capital.
Zerohash walked away from Mastercard takeover. Firm is now in talks to raise $250 million at $1.5 billion valuation
Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is seeking $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation after ending acquisition talks with Mastercard.
Strategy ($MSTR) Sells $257 Million in Stock to Buy 2,932 Bitcoin
Strategy sold $257 million in stock to acquire an additional 2,932 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 712,647 BTC.
4 US Economic Events to Influence Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver Prices This Week
Investors are watching four key US economic events this week that will impact the prices of Bitcoin, gold, and silver.
Financial Neutrality in 2026: Why Crypto Is No Longer Optional
Driven by geopolitical weaponization of finance, crypto adoption is becoming essential for sovereign, corporate, and individual financial resilience by 2026.
CoreWeave stock news: CRWV soars 9% on new NVDA $2 billion investment
CoreWeave shares jumped 9% pre-market following a new $2 billion investment from Nvidia to expand its AI data centers.
UK banks block or delay around 40% of payments to crypto platforms, exchange survey finds
A UK survey found that major banks block or delay about 40% of payments to digital asset exchanges, causing significant customer issues.
Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace
Strategy (MSTR) acquired 2,932 bitcoin for $264.1 million last week, slowing its recent aggressive purchasing pace.
Traders panic sell XRP even though a rare “buy signal” reveals Wall Street is buying up the distressed supply
Despite panic selling, XRP shows a rare buy signal as institutional buying suggests the asset is undervalued.
Strategy acquires 2,932 Bitcoin at $90,000
Strategy purchased 2,932 Bitcoin for $264 million, increasing its total holdings to 712,647 BTC.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 2,932 bitcoin for $264 million as total holdings reach 712,647 BTC
Strategy acquired 2,932 BTC for $264.1 million, bringing its total holdings to 712,647 BTC purchased at an average price of $76,037.
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.