Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits A major U.S. financial institution highlighted potential risks tied to the […]

Crypto prices are shedding October’s leverage overhang, with Grayscale seeing derivatives stability, easing supply pressure, and strengthening fundamentals that leave the market positioned for upside as regulatory and institutional forces take hold. The Leverage Purge Is Done — Grayscale Sees No Structural Headwinds for Crypto Prices Now Market attention is shifting toward forward-looking drivers in […]

XRP steadied after defending key support, signaling easing selling pressure as the token consolidates from recent highs, with technical momentum stabilizing and Ripple ecosystem developments offering a supportive backdrop. XRP Holds Key Support While Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases At 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 16, XRP is trading at $2.0717, steady after rebounding from an […]

Bitcoin’s next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential crypto rebound driven by macro forces. Fed Balance Sheet Reversal May Push Bitcoin Price Higher, Arthur Hayes Says Arthur Hayes outlined a macro-driven outlook for crypto markets tied […]

XRP optimism is rebounding as long-term builders argue the XRP Ledger’s unrealized utility, DeFi potential, and infrastructure upgrades could finally activate dormant liquidity and restore relevance beyond speculation. XRP May Be Entering Most Important Cycle Yet as Veteran Builders Turn Aggressively Bullish Long-term conviction in digital asset infrastructure is driving renewed optimism around XRP and […]

Bitcoin treasury investors and observers are heading into 2026 with confidence, expecting public companies to hold significantly more bitcoin, expand digital credit offerings, and weather external pressures with balance sheets largely intact. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Poised for Expansion in 2026, Survey Finds That optimism comes through clearly in the first-ever audience survey conducted by bitcointreasuries.net, […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and venture capitalist Tim Draper are pushing back against a Senate crypto market structure compromise they warn could curb innovation, undermine privacy, and weaken U.S. leadership in digital assets. Armstrong and Draper Align Against Senate Crypto Market Structure Compromise Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]

Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU’s financial system. Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core After Regulatory License Green Light A major step toward deeper regulatory integration unfolded in Europe’s financial sector. […]

Bitcoin is consolidating after a strong rally as momentum cools and focus shifts to U.S. regulation, with Bitwise signaling the CLARITY Act could determine whether the market breaks higher or slips back into uncertainty. Bitcoin Holds the High Ground as CLARITY Act Momentum Builds Toward New All-Time Highs At 6:47 p.m. on Jan. 14, bitcoin […]

Silver’s sharp rally is reshaping metals trading as CME Group moves to capture surging retail demand with a smaller futures contract, signaling intensifying momentum, volatility, and investor interest across the silver market. Retail Traders Are Flooding Into Silver — CME’s New Contract Makes It Easier Than Ever A surge in silver prices is drawing heightened […]

The Zcash Foundation said Jan. 14, 2026, that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the nonprofit without recommending any enforcement action. Zcash Foundation Announces Resolution of SEC Investigation The inquiry stemmed from a subpoena issued to the foundation on Aug. 31, 2023, under an SEC matter titled “In the […]

Grayscale widened its institutional crypto lens, signaling deeper diversification as it evaluates dozens of digital tokens across smart contracts, finance, AI, and consumer sectors, reinforcing how asset managers are positioning for the next phase of crypto investment. Grayscale’s Expanding Watchlist Signals a Massive Institutional Wave Is Coming Institutional crypto exposure continues to broaden as product […]

Senate leaders have locked in committee deadlines for a sweeping crypto market overhaul that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation, redefine stablecoin rules, and set the stage for a decisive floor vote before the 2026 election cycle. CLARITY Act Timeline Tightens as Senate Accelerates Crypto Regulation Push Legislative efforts to regulate the American digital asset […]

Yesterday, in a historically unprecedented move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell directly addressed the public in a video statement regarding the Department of Justice’s new investigation into the central bank’s renovations of a historic government building complex in Washington, D.C. Fed Chair Powell Breaks Tradition With Direct Video Statement to Public In Defense Of Building Renos […]

Mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve is reviving fears over U.S. monetary stability, pushing investors to reassess trust in central banking and accelerating capital flows toward bitcoin as a hedge beyond political control. Central Bank Pressure Intensifies, Bitcoin Gains as Institutional Risk Hedge A renewed debate over U.S. monetary stability is drawing investor attention. Devere […]

Silver’s rally may be nearing a dangerous peak, with growing speculation and selling pressure signaling a sharp pullback ahead even as long-term bullish conviction remains intact, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki. Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Crash Is Likely as Peaking Signals Flash Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki […]

Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior — and warning that blurred lines could permanently expand SEC jurisdiction. Ripple Urges SEC to Tie Crypto Regulation to Legal Rights, Not Speculation Ripple submitted a letter to […]

Coinbase is pressuring U.S. lawmakers as Congress prepares to release a major crypto market-structure bill on Jan. 12. Banking Lobby vs. Crypto Firms Coinbase is ramping up pressure on U.S. lawmakers as Congress prepares to unveil a sweeping crypto market-structure bill. At issue: whether exchanges like Coinbase can continue offering rewards to customers who hold […]

Bitcoin could rip higher in the short term before slipping into a dangerous late-cycle phase, as on-chain data shows momentum rising on weakening liquidity, raising bear-market risks heading into 2026, according to Willy Woo. Willy Woo Flags Final-Stage Bitcoin Setup as Bear Risks Intensify Bitcoin could see a sharp short-term rally before entering a vulnerable […]

Regulatory easing is reviving the crypto super cycle debate after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) signaled optimism that markets may be shifting toward extended growth instead of the familiar boom-and-bust pattern. CZ Eyes a Super Cycle as the SEC Changes Its Stance on Crypto Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared on social media platform X […]

Nasdaq and CME Group are reshaping how institutions access crypto, unveiling a regulated, index-based benchmark designed to bring familiar market standards to digital assets as investor demand accelerates. Institutional Demand Drives Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Reboot Under US Regulation Institutional interest in digital assets is pushing market infrastructure toward familiar standards. Nasdaq Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) […]

The privacy-focused crypto asset monero ( XMR) has been on a tear lately, with the digital currency clocking a new all-time high on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Monero Breaks Free of Its Previous Price Ceiling According to market data from Bitfinex, the leading privacy coin by market cap, monero ( XMR) has rocketed to a […]

Bitcoin’s move into mainstream finance is accelerating far faster than gold’s, as ETF inflows signal institutional adoption surging beyond historical precedents and cementing digital assets as core portfolio holdings, according to Bitwise. Bitwise Shows Bitcoin ETF Growth Dwarfs Gold’s Early Inflation-Adjusted Inflows Asset management firm Bitwise shared on social media platform X on Jan. 10, […]

XRP is rapidly positioning itself as a foundational asset for institutional finance as major treasury and infrastructure players collaborate to unlock large-scale liquidity, structured yield strategies, and deeper integration between traditional finance and the XRP Ledger. Institutional XRP Adoption Takes a Structural Step Forward With Evernorth–Doppler Alliance XRP is increasingly emerging as a cornerstone asset […]

With 2025 in the rearview mirror and 2026 already packed with developments, many are debating whether the United States is headed for a liquidity lift or a sharp downturn. Crypto has swung within a tight range as equity markets push higher and precious metals flirt with record territory. Against that backdrop, the prediction market Polymarket […]

On Jan. 9, Islamic Coin staged a dramatic rally, soaring 470% from under $0.01 to nearly $0.06 within 24 hours before stabilizing around $0.045–$0.05. Ethiq Layer 2 Mainnet Islamic Coin (ISLM), the native utility token of the HAQQ network, ignited a massive market rally in early January 2026. The asset surged from a stagnant base […]

South Korea’s top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark judicial decision has addressed how digital assets interact with criminal procedure. […]

Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital Asset Payments in the UK A regulatory breakthrough highlights growing confidence in […]

Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is preparing changes to its creator-fee system after concluding that its current structure did not support the platform’s long-term market health. Pump.fun Rethinks Creator Fees as Trading Activity Takes Center Stage Essentially, Pump.fun is a token-launch platform on the Solana blockchain that allows users to create and trade meme coins […]