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Portfolio Optimization Gains Traction as Gold Price Nears $5,000
As gold nears $5,000, investors are increasingly considering blended portfolios combining gold and Bitcoin for enhanced risk-adjusted returns.
Iran acquired over $500 million in USDT, likely to support local currency and settle trade: Elliptic
Iran's central bank acquired over $500 million in USDT to bypass sanctions, support the rial, and settle trade.
Bitcoin is now your only lifeboat as Canada says the current world order is merely a “pleasant fiction”
Following Mark Carney's speech calling the rules-based order a "pleasant fiction," Bitcoin emerges as crucial risk management due to geopolitical weaponization of finance.
Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus
Steak 'n Shake will offer hourly employees a Bitcoin bonus worth $0.21 per hour worked, vesting after two years.
Figure takes operational role at Provenance Blockchain Foundation under community-led structure
Figure Technology Solutions will provide operational support to the Provenance Blockchain Foundation while governance remains community-led via HASH token holders.
EMCD and BeInCrypto Announce Educational Webinar on Responsible Capital Growth in Crypto
EMCD and BeInCrypto are hosting a webinar on January 22 about responsibly growing capital in crypto amidst economic uncertainty.
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison scheduled for release on Wednesday
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled for release from a residential reentry facility this Wednesday.
Monero (XMR) Price Drops 20% Below $500: Warning Sign or Strategic Pullback?
Monero's price sharply dropped nearly 20% below $500, but on-chain data suggests this is a strategic pullback, not a bearish reversal.
Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital
Donald Trump stated he intends to sign significant cryptocurrency legislation soon, emphasizing the U.S.'s need to lead in the crypto market.
Trump hopes to sign crypto market structure bill ‘very soon’ amid growing tensions over stablecoin rewards
President Trump expressed hope to soon sign comprehensive crypto market structure legislation despite internal disagreements over stablecoin rewards.
How an industrial-scale scam is driving Ethereum transactions to record highs because of cheap gas fees
Record Ethereum transaction volume is largely fueled by industrial-scale address poisoning scams exploiting newly low gas fees.
CSX and a16z lead Cork’s $5.5 million seed round to make RWA risk tradable
Cork raised a $5.5 million seed round led by CSX and a16z to build infrastructure for tokenizing and trading real-world asset risk.
Quantum Computing Is Already Hitting Bitcoin—Here’s How
Quantum computing risks are influencing institutional Bitcoin allocations, causing some strategists to reduce exposure due to potential cryptographic vulnerabilities.
Trump Seeking Immediate Negotiation to Acquire Greenland
President Trump announced at Davos he seeks immediate, non-forceful negotiations to acquire Greenland for security reasons.
Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says banks will fully embrace crypto once market structure bill passes
David Sacks predicts banks will fully integrate into crypto once market structure legislation is approved, unifying the industries.
Solana activity jumps as Claude Code virality fuels a new token launch frenzy
Solana launchpad Bags saw massive fee surges driven by token launches capitalizing on the virality of Anthropic's Claude Code.
Confidentiality & Cryptography in Practice: Use Cases Online Conference
MoRe Frens is hosting a free online conference on real-world applications of confidentiality and cryptography.
‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong debated the French central banker in Davos over Bitcoin's decentralized nature versus state-backed currencies.
dYdX Announces New Affiliate Booster Program and Upgraded Commission Structure
dYdX launched a new Affiliate Booster Program and implemented a sliding commission structure following its v9.4 upgrade.
Sui Group (SUIG) charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi
Sui Group is evolving from a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business centered on the Sui ecosystem.
Former FTX US president Brett Harrison’s Architect expands crypto-style perpetual futures into AI compute markets
Architect, founded by former FTX US president Brett Harrison, will introduce perpetual futures tracking AI compute pricing on its AX exchange.
Younger Americans Trust Crypto 5x More Than Baby Boomers, OKX Survey Shows
An OKX survey reveals Gen Z and Millennials trust crypto platforms five times more than Baby Boomers, highlighting a significant generational divide in finance.
Gate Futures Points System: Unlocking Long-Term Value, From Trading Incentives to Ecosystem Privileges
Gate's Futures Points System converts futures trading into points for sustainable airdrops and ecosystem privileges.
Bitpanda to launch stock and ETF trading as crypto exchanges pivot to full-stack financial apps
Bitpanda will launch trading for over 10,000 stocks and ETFs on January 29, integrating them into its existing app.
Bitcoin just erased all 2026 gains as a $1.5 billion liquidation trap catches every trader off guard
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, erasing 2026 gains due to $1.5 billion in long liquidations and macro selling pressure.
Roman Storm’s case is ‘not an isolated dispute,’ Solana Policy Institute says as it pushes for software developer protections
The Solana Policy Institute urges stronger legal protections for software developers following Roman Storm's guilty verdict.
Ethereum’s Buterin backs decentralized social media’s second act as Lens handover unfolds
Vitalik Buterin announced plans to fully return to decentralized social media in 2026 amid Lens Protocol's transition to Mask Network stewardship.
Seeker’s SKR Token Slides After Airdrop as Early Holders Begin Selling
Seeker's SKR token price dropped following its Solana Mobile airdrop as early recipients started selling to secure profits.
Binance to open trading for Ripple’s stablecoin and XRP pairs
Binance will list Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP pairs, starting trading on January 22 with fee waivers for promotional pairs.
Solana Digital Asset Treasuries Halt SOL Purchases as Unrealized Losses Grow
Companies holding Solana (SOL) as treasury assets are pausing new purchases due to significant unrealized losses following SOL's price decline.
XRP Recovery Hopes Rise as One Metric Hits a 6-Month Low — What’s Next for Price?
XRP shows signs of potential recovery as bearish momentum fades, evidenced by a bullish RSI divergence and collapsed coin activity.
Dutch crypto exchange Finst secures €8M in Series A round
Dutch crypto exchange Finst raised €8 million in a Series A round led by Endeit Capital for European expansion.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Confronts France’s Central Bank Chief on Bitcoin at Davos
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong debated France's central bank chief on Bitcoin's decentralized independence versus central banking mandates at Davos.
Winklevoss twins donate $1.2M in ZEC to back independent Zcash development
The Winklevoss twins donated ZEC worth approximately $1.16 million to Shielded Labs to support independent Zcash protocol development.
One country is moving its economy “fully on-chain” with USDC, but the data reveals a massive hidden catch
Bermuda is piloting USDC for government and financial payments, but the 'fully on-chain' claim masks limited consumer adoption and reliance on backend settlement rails.
Vitalik Buterin floats native DVT staking proposal to boost Ethereum security and decentralization
Vitalik Buterin proposed integrating Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) natively into Ethereum staking to enhance security and decentralization.
Ethereum’s 13% Dip Draws $360 Million in Whale Buying — But Why Is Smart Money Hesitating?
Despite a 13% dip drawing $360M in whale accumulation, smart money remains hesitant due to a significant supply cluster resistance zone.
Bitget Releases Universal Exchange (UEX) Whitepaper, Outlining the Next Phase of Global Trading
Bitget released its UEX whitepaper, detailing a unified trading platform integrating crypto, stocks, and commodities under one account.
Grayscale files with SEC to convert NEAR Trust into spot ETF
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Near-linked trust into a spot ETF, intending to uplist it to NYSE Arca.
Why Crypto Adoption Isn’t Translating Into Everyday Payments
Despite strong support for crypto adoption, a survey shows most users rarely use digital assets for daily payments due to infrastructure barriers.
Ethereum is facing a brutal institutional “midlife crisis,” and the Foundation’s 35-point response reveals a shocking new reality
The Ethereum Foundation has shifted to proactive institutional marketing, responding to competitive narratives and reputational pressure regarding its dominance.
Crypto Platform Finst Secures €8m Series-A Funding to Make European Crypto Investing More Transparent and Affordable
Dutch crypto platform Finst raised €8 million in Series A funding to accelerate its European expansion with a MiCAR-first strategy.
Bitcoin, ether ETFs report combined $713 million in outflows amid market turmoil
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced a combined net outflow of $713 million on Tuesday due to market turmoil.
Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital plans $100 million hedge fund with crypto focus: report
Galaxy Digital is launching a $100 million hedge fund focusing on crypto and traditional finance equities.
Solana ETFs Outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum Amid Market Crash
Solana ETFs saw net inflows while Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows during a market crash, indicating strong investor conviction in SOL.
Grayscale’s Near ETF Plan Progresses While Token Faces Selling Pressure
Grayscale filed to convert its Near Trust into a spot ETF, though the NEAR token is currently experiencing selling pressure.
Axie Infinity Revives Amid Market Fear, but Multiple Data Points Raise Warnings
Axie Infinity (AXS) has seen a surprising rally, but concerning on-chain data suggests potential risks to its sustainability.
Galaxy plans to debut $100M hedge fund amid market pullback
Galaxy is launching a $100 million long-short hedge fund to capitalize on crypto volatility and related financial tech stocks.
Nansen rolls out AI-powered trading solution on Solana and Base in a shift from pure analytics
Nansen launched an integrated AI-powered trading solution on Solana and Base, moving beyond its core analytics offerings.
Stablecoin Politics Threaten to Derail US Market Structure Reform
Political conflict over stablecoin yields is jeopardizing long-awaited US crypto market structure reform legislation.
Extreme Fear Replaces Greed in Crypto Market After $120 Billion Drawdown
Crypto market sentiment plummeted to extreme fear following a $120 billion drawdown, driven by geopolitical tensions and tariff threats.
$100,000 Still Possible for Bitcoin? Not Miracle, But Historical Fractals Say So
Bitcoin's potential $100,000 target hinges on reclaiming key moving averages following a recent pullback, supported by whale activity.
XRP Price Slips 3% But Ripple President Has 4 Strong Predictions for 2026
Despite a 3% XRP price drop, Ripple President Monica Long shared four bullish predictions for crypto's institutional production era by 2026.
Crypto Liquidations Top $1B as 182,000 Traders Get Rekt in Single Day
Over $1.08 billion in crypto liquidations hit 182,000 traders on January 20, 2026, driven by long position closures amid market stress.
Smart Money Accumulates $3.2 Billion in Bitcoin: What Does It Mean for Price?
Smart money investors accumulated $3.2 billion in Bitcoin while retail investors sold, suggesting optimal conditions for a potential breakout.
Solana Mobile launches SKR token airdrop for Seeker phone users and developers
Solana Mobile initiated an SKR token airdrop for Seeker phone users and developers who deployed quality apps.
Hong Kong to issue first batch of stablecoin licenses in Q1, finance chief says
Hong Kong plans to issue its first stablecoin licenses in Q1 as part of its strategy to become a crypto hub.
How Bessent Played Japan: A Hedge Fund Veteran’s Guide to Deflecting Blame
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used Japan's bond selloff to manage global market narratives and deflect White House blame over the Greenland dispute.
‘Compromises need to be made’: Trump’s crypto advisor urges quick passage of market structure bill
Trump's crypto advisor urged quick passage of the market structure bill, emphasizing compromise over waiting for a perfect version.
Bitcoin Smart Money Loads Up Amid Retail Dump: Santiment
Santiment reports that Bitcoin whales and sharks accumulated $3.21 billion while retail investors sold off.
Ripple President Monica Long predicts half of Fortune 500 will adopt crypto strategies this year
Ripple President Monica Long predicts 50% of Fortune 500 firms will adopt formal crypto strategies by the end of 2026.
Bitcoin sinks below $89,000 as US equities and Japan bond turmoil rattle markets
Bitcoin dropped below $89,000 amid a global risk-off sentiment driven by sharp losses in US equities and turmoil in Japanese bond markets.
BlackRock partners with Delaware Life to bring Bitcoin into fixed index annuities
Delaware Life is partnering with BlackRock to integrate Bitcoin exposure into its fixed indexed annuities using BlackRock's U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index.
Bitcoin Erases Three-Week Rally, Retreating to Year-End Levels
Bitcoin fell 4% to around $88,850, erasing recent gains and returning to its 2025 closing price amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Crypto Market Crumbles As Greenland Row, Trump Tariffs Spook Investors
The crypto market declined sharply as investor risk aversion grew due to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland and rising global bond yields.
Fundstrat’s Lee Sees Painful Market Decline to Start 2026
Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts a painful market decline in early 2026 due to geopolitical risks before a year-end recovery.
US–Venezuela Oil Moves Ignite Meme Coin Frenzy as ‘USOR’ Surges 150%
The Solana-based token USOR surged over 150% following news about US-Venezuela oil dealings, despite warnings of a speculative pump.
Wall Street’s secret blockchain platform is coming for your dividends and it’s using stablecoins to do it
The NYSE is developing a blockchain platform for tokenized securities trading with instant, 24/7 settlement using stablecoin funding.
US Treasury Secretary Revives Trade-War Inflation Risk at Davos as Crypto Sinks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks on using tariffs at Davos spooked markets, causing Bitcoin and Ethereum prices to fall.
Strategy just crossed 700k BTC but its “circular” Bitcoin funding loop risks a massive high-yield credit disaster
Strategy now holds over 700k BTC, funded partly by preferred stock sales that create a circular loop risking credit disaster.