Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan. 21 […]

Bitcoin is under pressure as crypto markets enter a volatile correction driven by geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve leadership uncertainty, and delayed U.S. regulation, amplifying short-term risk without undermining long-term adoption trends. Markets Weigh Fed Chair Outcomes While Bitcoin Navigates a Macro-Driven Pullback A period of heightened uncertainty has emerged across digital asset markets as macroeconomic […]

While bitcoin has been stuck pacing between $87,600 and $91,100 over the past few days, a sizable cluster of long-silent wallets dating back to the 2016–2017 vintage suddenly stirred, shifting 498 BTC valued at $44.6 million. In another instance, onchain analyst Sani discovered 107 wallets that consolidated 2,205 BTC into nearly two dozen addresses, a […]

Ark Invest’s latest framework argues bitcoin’s path to seven-figure valuations is driven by adoption math and fixed supply, making today’s prices the anomaly as institutional, digital gold, and sovereign demand converge. Ark’s $1M Bitcoin Framework Suggests Today’s Prices Are the Real Outlier Ark Investment Management has released its Big Ideas 2026 report outlining long-term views […]

Institutional demand for XRP is accelerating as Evernorth moves to build a billion-dollar, AI-driven treasury designed to actively grow holdings through onchain markets, signaling a new phase of autonomous, large-scale digital asset management. Ripple-Backed Evernorth Collaborates With t54 to Scale XRP Treasury Beyond ETF Models Growing institutional interest in digital asset treasuries continues to reshape […]

This week, bitcoin is trading 29% below its all-time high from October, when the bellwether digital asset cleared $126,000 per coin, leaving its most ardent backers to reckon with an uncomfortable reality: precious metals like gold have been stealing the spotlight. Still, plenty of die-hard crypto believers remain convinced that once gold’s run loses steam, […]

Scarce City, a bitcoin-native auction marketplace catering to “freedom goods” such as crypto art, collectibles, and merchandise, is putting a curated batch of physical items under the hammer as part of the “John McAfee Collection,” a trove once owned by the late businessman, programmer, and crypto personality John McAfee. Inside John McAfee’s Afterlife Auction: The […]

XRP market positioning is tightening as open interest climbs above recent norms and volatility expands, signaling cautious accumulation that has historically set the stage for decisive price moves as traders prepare for potential expansion. XRP Open Interest Climbs Steadily as Market Gears up for Expansion Digital asset derivatives indicators often signal shifts in trader behavior […]

U.S. equities pushed higher after the so-called “Greenland Framework” deal, a preliminary agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Davos. Meanwhile, gold and silver took a breather, while crypto assets perked up as the crypto economy climbed 1.22% over the past day, reclaiming territory above the $3 trillion mark. Greenland Framework Sends Traders […]

Binance is set to debut RLUSD for spot trading, marking a major distribution milestone for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin as it rolls out multichain access, zero-fee incentives, and expanding use across payments, liquidity, and onchain finance. Binance Listing Pushes Ripple’s RLUSD Into Global Spot Trading Ripple and Binance announced on Jan. 21 that RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. […]

On Jan. 20, U.S. equities logged one of their roughest single-day pullbacks in three months as selling swept across every major index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bore the brunt, chalking up the day’s steepest decline with an 870.74-point slide. Crypto assets weren’t spared either, as bitcoin-linked stocks also felt Tuesday’s sting. Dow Suffers Worst […]

President Donald Trump’s recent flirtation with acquiring Greenland has drawn pushback from several European countries, prompting him to fire back with tariff threats slated for early February. The move has lit up prediction markets, where wagers now run into the millions over whether the U.S. actually pulls off a Greenland grab. Once a Joke, Now […]

XRP slid deeper into a defensive posture as selling pressure persisted, technical indicators stayed bearish and global risk-off sentiment intensified, leaving the token pinned near range lows with traders wary of further downside amid heightened geopolitical and trade tensions. XRP Extends Losses as Capital Rushes out of Speculative Assets At 5:13 p.m. on Jan. 20, […]

Bitcoin could face a deep, prolonged slide toward $10,000 if it fails to hold above $100,000, signaling a potential late-cycle peak and broader risk-asset reversal, according to Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone. $10K No Longer Unthinkable if $100K Fails, Strategist Warns Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media platform X on […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a new generation of decentralized autonomous organizations ( DAOs) that move beyond token-holder voting, arguing that today’s dominant DAO model is inefficient, fragile, and prone to political capture. Buterin Pushes for Smarter DAOs That Move Past Simple Token Voting Buterin laid out his critique in a detailed post […]

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is back with another bold bitcoin call, declaring in an X post after his interview with the Divot podcast and host Derek Andersen that the leading digital asset will hit “$250,000 in six months.” The billionaire doubled down, arguing bitcoin versus the greenback is a “really good bet” and saying it’s […]

According to the latest data, total value locked in the real-world asset ( RWA) sector added more than a billion dollars in the opening weeks of January 2026, pushing the tally past the $21 billion threshold. RWAs Rack up Billions as Treasurys and Gold Dominate Tokenization Tokenization and the RWA space are widely expected to […]

Bitcoin’s latest slump is challenging long-held cycle assumptions as miner stress, ETF-driven market shifts, and macro headwinds reshape price behavior, raising fresh questions about volatility, timing, and what this phase means for crypto’s broader trajectory, Canary Capital says. Early Downturn Tests Assumptions as Bitcoin Cycle Holds Global crypto markets are reassessing bitcoin’s cycle dynamics as […]

Lawmakers are pressing the SEC over a sudden pullback in crypto enforcement, warning that dropped cases and delayed actions risk harming investors, weakening market confidence, and signaling selective oversight as scrutiny of federal crypto regulation intensifies. House Democrats Challenge SEC on Crypto Enforcement Retreat A congressional inquiry has intensified scrutiny of federal crypto oversight as […]

Liquidity on South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges looks deceptively simple on the surface, but Kaiko Research finds that beneath the headline volumes lies a far more nuanced—and occasionally unforgiving—market structure. South Korea’s Crypto Liquidity Is Complicated—Kaiko Research Explains Why In its report, “The State of Liquidity on Korean Crypto Markets,” Kaiko Research defines liquidity not as […]

Silver markets face a potential shock as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a rapid surge toward $107, arguing that tightening physical supply and industrial demand leave prices dangerously misaligned. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $107 Silver on Monday, Warns the Market Is Underpricing Scarcity Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, shared a […]

Sustained bitcoin ETF buying could quietly drain available supply before triggering an explosive price surge, mirroring gold’s delayed rally after years of institutional accumulation reshaped market dynamics. Bitcoin’s Parabolic Setup Is Forming as ETFs Consume Supply, Says Bitwise Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared on social media platform X this week a detailed argument […]

Platinum’s tightening supply and resilient demand are amplifying long-term market volatility, reinforcing structural deficits that continue to pressure prices and drive growing risk-management activity. A Prolonged Supply Squeeze: Why Platinum Supply Constraints are Fueling Long-Term Market Volatility A tightening imbalance in the platinum market is drawing renewed attention as supply constraints persist and demand remains […]

Bitcoin’s recent price rebound aligns with historical bear market rally behavior, according to a new insights report published by Cryptoquant and its analysts at cryptoquant.com. Cryptoquant Says Bitcoin Demand Has Not Recovered Materially This week, Cryptoquant researchers note that bitcoin has climbed roughly 21% since Nov. 21, following a 19% decline that confirmed a bear […]

Interactive Brokers is opening always-on global funding by letting clients deposit stablecoins around the clock, cutting cross-border friction, speeding market access, and signaling how digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure. Interactive Brokers Rolls Out 24/7 Stablecoin Funding, Unlocking Instant Access to 170 Markets A global brokerage expanded its funding capabilities as digital […]

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 […]