Crypto News
- BTC traders see 'limited upside' in short-term after SBR twist — Analyst
The absence of “concrete actions” from the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve has options traders dialing back their near-term bullish outlook, according to a crypto analyst.
- Virtuals expands to Solana ecosystem, establishes strategic SOL reserve
AI agent platform Virtuals Protocol has announced its expansion to the Solana blockchain as part of its efforts to “drive innovation across multiple ecosystems.”
- BTC above $150K is ‘speculative fever,’ SAB 121 canceled, and more: Hodlers Digest, Jan. 19 – 25
Any level above $150,000 for Bitcoin would be “speculative fever,” US SEC cancels SAB 121 rule, and more: Hodler’s Digest
- Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- 'All governments should track all their spending on blockchain' — CZ
According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), total global government debt now accounts for over $102 trillion.
- Crypto advocates focus on Congress as GOP takes control of US gov't
The Republican Party now has total control over the United States Senate, the Executive Branch, and the House of Representatives.
- Musk exploring blockchain use to curb US government spending: report
Elon Musk has previously stated that he wants to cut $1 trillion to $6.5 trillion in annual federal spending to help balance the budget.
- Solana-based DEX Jupiter acquires majority stake in Moonshot
Jupiter, Solana’s third-largest DeFi protocol, acquires a stake in Moonshot, though the deal’s specifics remain undisclosed.
- What is finality in blockchain, and why does it matter?
Discover the importance of finality in blockchain, its types (probabilistic, deterministic and economic), and how it ensures transaction security and immutability.
- Polymarket faces backlash over TikTok ban prediction resolution
Polymarket faces backlash after resolving a TikTok ban prediction market to "Yes," sparking user outrage over manipulation allegations and questions about its dispute resolution process.
- Bitcoin short-term holders 'FOMO-driven entries' sets bullish outlook — Analyst
Bitcoin short-term hodlers increasing their buying during price upswings, along with long-term holders continuing to accumulate regardless, sets a "bullish tone" for the year, according to a crypto analyst.
- Trump is ‘forcing everyone to up their game’ — Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that most of his conversations at the World Economic Forum centered around Trump’s plans for crypto.
- Nasdaq seeks amendment to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF for in-kind redemptions
The in-kind redemption model is seen as a more efficient option for the spot Bitcoin ETF and should have been allowed from “the get-go,” says an ETF analyst.
- DePIN needs a more cohesive narrative for mass adoption — Web3 exec
According to data from CoinMarketCap, the decentralized physical infrastructure network sector has a market capitalization of over $27 billion.
- Oversight committee Republicans launch debanking investigation
While Democrats are calling for an investigation into Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest on crypto, House Republicans said they would explore debanking claims.
- Crypto Biz: Trump’s arrival marks a pivotal shift for digital assets
In typically Trump style, the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration was marked by excitement, concern and outright confusion from the crypto faithful.
- Andreessen Horowitz to close UK office to focus on US crypto efforts
The London building, opened in 2023 while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in office, will be shuttered in favor of focusing on the venture capital firm’s US operations.
- Ripple seeks deadline for cross-appeal brief in SEC case
Ripple Labs has requested a due date for its cross-appeal brief in its ongoing legal battle against the US SEC.
- MicroStrategy announces debt buyback amid potential tax on BTC gains
According to data from SaylorTracker, MicroStrategy shares are currently trading at a net asset value (NAV) of 1.86x.
- TRUMP, DOGE, BONK ETF approvals likely, but Cathie Wood won’t invest: Finance Redefined
ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood said she won’t buy the Trump token due to its lack of utility, as she remains focused on Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.
- ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report
Piero Cipollone reportedly said Donald Trump’s executive order affecting stablecoins could potentially influence people considering abandoning big banks.
- Crypto czar David Sacks likens Trump’s memecoin to a ‘baseball card’
President Trump’s controversial memecoin took the crypto world by storm, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
- Price analysis 1/24: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, LINK, AVAX, XLM
Bitcoin is holding firm above $100,000, indicating that every minor dip is being purchased in anticipation of new all-time highs.
- Tokenized bond market may 30x by 2030 — fintech exec
According to data from RWA.xyz, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) currently have a market capitalization of over $16.6 billion.
- ZachXBT rug pull drama reveals extent of unpaid detective work
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT faced a flurry of rug pull accusations after withdrawing liquidity from a memecoin, raising questions about the unrecognized value of his contributions.
- As the British embrace crypto, businesses must catch up to hold ground
Cryptocurrency goes mainstream in the UK. British businesses must introduce crypto solutions.
- Bitcoin bull market at risk? 7 indicators warn of BTC price ‘cycle top’
Bitcoin onchain indicators are already cautioning over possible distribution of coins by investors despite sky-high BTC price targets.
- Trump’s executive order a ’game-changer’ for institutional crypto adoption
Institutional cryptocurrency payments could become more popular thanks to Trump’s incoming crypto task force and CBDC ban.
- SAB 121 rescinded: What it means for crypto custody and regulation in 2025
SAB 122 (after withdrawal of SAB 121) streamlines crypto custody operations and fosters greater trust in traditional financial firms offering cryptocurrency services.
- Global CBDC development faces challenges after US ban
The US may have little use for CBDCs, but jurisdictions like the EU have good reasons to keep building wholesale CBDCs, even following Trump’s ban.