Bitcoin Magazine US Dominates Bitcoin Hiring in 2025 as Singapore Jumps 158%, Bitvocation Data Shows Bitvocation’s 2025 Bitcoin jobs report has just been released, and

Bitcoin Magazine Colombia’s Second-Largest Pension to Launch Bitcoin Fund for Qualified Clients Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, AFP Protección, plans to launch

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Drops Below $87,000 as Bears Target $84,000 Support Break Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook What a disastrous weekly close for Bitcoin, that about

Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Reintroduces Bill to Study Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish a special legislative commission to

BoA highlights that US tax payers are set for big refunds this year in light of the latest tax cuts. It’s an 18% increase from

Axios is out with an interview with Trump and it’s starting to sound like an attack on Iran is getting more likely. Trump came close

US November durable goods orders 5.3% vs 3.2% expected Dallas Fed January manufacturing index improves to -1.2 from -11.3 Trump sends armada to Iran region,

Bitcoin Magazine Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Won’t Become the World’s Reserve Currency in Tucker Carlson Interview Gold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff renewed

Japan’s Corporate Service Price Index (CSPI), AKA services producer price index, captures service-sector price pressures that can be a leading signal for consumer inflation and

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Fights for $88,000 as Fed Looms and Bearish Technical Pressure Builds The bitcoin price steadied a bit today after an early

Trump raises South Korea tariffs after accusing Seoul of breaking trade deal Summary: Trump announced a tariff hike on South Korean goods from 15% to

Brazil’s price advantage and record harvest position it to deepen its dominance of China’s soybean imports in early 2026, despite renewed U.S. supply. Summary: China

Earlier: Japan December 2025 PPI +2.4% y/y (expected +2.4%, prior +2.7% Nothing in these data to contradict the BOJ rate hike path. Data post only,

UK shop price inflation surged in January, driven by food and cost pressures, complicating the outlook for a smooth fall in headline inflation. Summary: UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to China to mend ties and diversify Britain’s economic partnerships as relations with the U.S. grow more uncertain. Summary:

Australian business conditions improved in December as sales and profits strengthened, while elevated capacity utilisation suggests limited spare capacity. Summary: NAB business conditions rose to

This via the Financial Times (gated): I’ll post more separately as it becomes available. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

For the full year 2025 +0.6% y/y (prior +0.1%). I’ll have more to come on this separately … ADDED: China industrial profits rebound in December

China is preparing targeted policies to manage AI-driven labour disruption while promoting job creation and employment stability. Chinese state media, Xinhua, with the info. Summary:

China’s industrial profits rebounded sharply in December, beating expectations and offering early signs of easing deflationary pressure. Summary: China industrial profits rose 5.3% y/y in

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said crypto markets are being overshadowed by record gold and silver prices, but predicts a surge will come once precious metals’ rally

Non-developer Bitcoin job openings, such as product manager and marketing roles, made up nearly three-quarters of listings last year.

January FOMC preview: Fed seen on hold with little new guidance Morgan Stanley sees gold at $5,700 as banks turn even more bullish Japan service

Bitcoin mining data platform Hashrate Index estimates the United States contributes the largest amount of the world’s mining power, with nearly 38% of the global

The first vault strategy targets 6% annual percentage yield via over-collateralized lending pools, managed by Bitwise.

Polymarket will be the prediction market partner for the US Major League Soccer with the plan to offer “ways to engage more deeply with the

Misconfigured Clawdbot servers exposed API keys, private chats and credentials, cybersecurity researchers warn after the AI assistant surged in popularity

Plaintiffs in a US district court lawsuit accused Meta of having backdoor access to WhatsApp chats, impacting the privacy of its more than 3 billion

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3, also known as “Builder Deployed Perpetuals,” lets anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE to create a new perpetual futures market on the Hyperliquid blockchain.

US Senator Roger Marshall filed an amendment last week that would have forced companies to compete on swipe fees.

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, said a takeaway from his time at the Davos forum was that most of the bank CEOs

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the French consumer

Australia’s Federal Court ordered BPS Financial to pay $1.3 million for unlicensed conduct and $8 million for misleading and deceptive representations.

South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks.

Traders spotted multiple signals that suggest Bitcoin could be gearing up for another bull run, but onchain data still highlights weakness in the market.

Former London Stock Exchange Group executive Sabina Liu will lead KuCoin EU’s MiCA-era expansion from Vienna, as the exchange pivots toward a compliance-first European strategy.

In October 2025, the FCA stressed that companies must hold the correct permissions and comply with strict marketing and consumer protection rules before offering crypto

Former SEC attorney Teresa Goody Guillen backed Ripple’s view that speculation alone should not trigger securities laws, responding to concerns over the CLARITY Act.

Wemade added Chainlink to its Korean won stablecoin alliance to strengthen oracle and data infrastructure as South Korea debates stablecoin regulation.

Stablecoin growth could drain bank deposits, with regional US banks most exposed, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick warned.

ECB’s Kocher sees inflation risks in both directions, stresses full optionality Gold analysis for today show profit takers coming at gold futures price $5094 The

AI’s foundational role in knowledge work means monopolies can’t be broken like social media or browsers. Alternatives to centralized AI systems must be built now.

Bitcoin saw two long-term moving averages cross over for the first time since April 2022 in a fresh BTC price bear market warning.

In his latest interview, American media personality Tucker Carlson challenged Peter Schiff on whether Bitcoin can fix the declining US dollar system.

The partnership targets Bitcoin treasury management for Japanese companies using Rootstock-based tools, including rBTC and RIF.

Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and backed by Cantor Fitzgerald reserves, launches on major exchanges under the US GENIUS Act.

Stock Market Premarket Insights and Sector Rotation Deep Dive January 27 Market Open Prep for Investors and Traders The U.S. equity market is sending a

The Trump administration is celebrating the GENIUS Act and its pro‑crypto agenda, yet Tornado Cash and Samourai prosecutions fuel doubts that US developers are truly

Bitcoin Magazine Citrea Launches Mainnet, Bringing Lending, Trading, and USD Settlement to Bitcoin Citrea, a Bitcoin application platform backed by Founders Fund and Galaxy Ventures,

CaseShiller data for the 20-largest metropolitan areas: Prior annual price rise 1.3% Monthly November price +0.5% vs +0.3% prior Non-seasonally adjusted 0.0% vs -0.3% November

Bitcoin Magazine Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for the U.S. Market Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company by stablecoin circulation, announced

Australia’s securities regulator has bundled digital assets with AI and payments in its 2026 outlook, warning that companies exploiting licensing gray areas will be a

Ethereum has a “clear plan” for post-quantum security involving major upgrades to execution, consensus and even data blobs, explains researcher Antonio Sanso.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Buys More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 5,843 BTC American Bitcoin, a miner backed by members of the Trump family,

Bitcoin dropped below levels that historically marked cycle bottoms versus gold and preceded major rallies in dollar terms.

Prior was 89.1 (revised to 94.2) Details: Present situation 113.7 vs 116.8 prior (revised to 123.0) Expectations 65.1 vs 70.7 prior (revised to 74.7) Jobs

Bitcoin price analysis said that the Wyckoff “spring” event was due before the end of the month, with sub-$80,000 levels on the radar.

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside Dear Reader, Since my last letter where I tried to explain the underground economy of FPC

Medicare spending is skyrocketing, but the government just decided that insurers aren’t getting a cut of it. Today was a rude awakening for US healthcare

Traders said Ether was preparing for a breakout to new all-time highs, with $10,000 ETH price target in sight.

The Tallinn protocol upgrade marks Tezos’ 20th major update since launching in 2018, and was implemented without a network fork.

Bitcoin began losing gains as US futures prepared to open as markets geared up to deal with a host of potential downside volatility catalysts.

Major changes to the Bitcoin protocol should be well-thought-out and rare, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor previously said.

Winter storm Fern has triggered widespread power outages across the US, prompting Bitcoin miners to curtail operations to ease grid strain.

With all the drama in the United States and Japan at the moment, some massive moves in China are flying under the radar. President Xi

Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible

Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.

Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in

Last week’s move in long-dated Japanese bonds was a scary one. 30-year yields jumped more than 25 basis points in a day, a range that

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.

USD/JPY falls to a fresh low as official sees a “high sense of urgency” Australia is closed today for Australia Day but AUD hits the

ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.

The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight will be the German IFO index. It’s expected to tick higher to 88.2 vs 87.6 prior,

With all else that is going on in the world, it’s easy to forget that China and Japan are still in the midst of a

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.

Prior 87.6 Current conditions 85.7 vs 86.0 expected Prior 85.6 Expectations 89.5 vs 90.3 expected Prior 89.7 German business sentiment stagnates to start the year

Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income

Bitcoin price analysis forecasts a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets.

Just last week, betting odds have a US government shutdown at around 10% only. But after the shooting death of civilian Alex Pretti by federal

Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana.

Copper has emerged as one of the most closely watched commodities heading into 2026, with prices briefly breaking record levels above $13,400 per metric ton

Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as talk of Japan’s intervention returns.

The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network participants and create new competitive landscapes.

Headlines: Japanese yen pushes higher as intervention risks mount It’s hysteria in the gold market as prices hit another record high: Is this justified? US

Bitcoin dipped below $87,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit 12-month lows, signalling weak US demand and with technicals hinting at a $66,000 BTC price target.

Prior was -2.2% (revised to -2.1%) Durable goods orders ex-transport 0.5% vs 0.3% expected Prior 0.1% Durable goods ex-defense 6.6% vs -1.5% prior (revised to

A researcher uncovered a 149 million-credential dump from infostealer malware, including 420,000 Binance logins, exposing growing risks to crypto users.

Strategy acquired $264 million of Bitcoin last week during a market pullback, boosting its holdings to more than 712,000 BTC, according to a Monday SEC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Sells $257 Million in Stock to Buy 2,932 Bitcoin Bitcoin proxy Strategy announced Monday that it acquired an additional 2,932 bitcoin

A new UK Cryptoasset Business Council report found that almost all major banks are imposing blanket limits or blocks on transfers to crypto exchanges, effectively

Since the more hawkish than expected October’s FOMC decision, the market got a bit less certain on multiple Fed rate cuts as the division among

Bitcoin Magazine The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You’ll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026 Loud. Friendly. Huggy. The Bitcoin Bro is your hype man for hyperbitcoinization.

The latest Atlanta Fed GDPNow tracking estimate is out for the fourth quarter and the reading was left unchanged after durable goods orders: The GDPNow

Prior was -10.9 Production +11.2 vs -3.0 prior New orders +11.8 vs -6.6 prior Capex +7.1 vs -4.6 prior Employment +8.2 vs -1.4 prior Outlook

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Stole $40 Million In Digital Assets All of the bitcoin held by the U.S. government

As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.

Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls.

The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight.

The delays came amid a massive winter storm that caused the US Senate and other government offices to be closed on Monday.

The Bitcoin proposal caps arbitrary data in an attempt to combat spam from non-monetary transactions on the Bitcoin network.

The Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) memecoin had a market capitalization of about $387,000 before the US White House published its post.

Crypto sales are taxable under current United States policy, but lawmakers have proposed tax exemptions for small transactions.

The extended outflow streak comes as a widely used crypto sentiment indicator has stayed within the “Extreme Fear” range since Wednesday.

The Gemini-owned NFT platform will close on Feb. 23, 2026, entering withdrawal-only mode as another major casualty of the sector’s prolonged downturn.

The spike in Polymarket odds comes just days after United States President Donald Trump said “we’re probably going to end up in another Democrat shutdown.”

AFP Protección says access to the Bitcoin-linked fund will be limited to qualified investors and will not alter the core allocation of Colombian pension savings.

The fourth-quarter crypto pullback hit ARK ETFs, with Coinbase emerging as the biggest drag on performance.

The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.

Bitcoin Magazine UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients UBS Group AG is preparing to offer bitcoin trading to a select group of private

Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000

The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.

US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure.

Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.

Politico reports: The Trump administration is weighing new tactics to drive regime change in Cuba, including imposing a total blockade on oil imports to the

Bitcoin Magazine Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin Oklahoma lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would allow state

Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.

US January S&P Global flash services PMI 52.5 vs 52.8 expected Trump administration weights total blockade of Cuba – report Yen intervention talk sends USD/JPY

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across

The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny.

Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.

The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of

We have a massive slate of mega-cap tech, critical industrial bellwethers, and the titans of energy all reporting next week. The key theme will be

The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank

A full sale at current prices would imply about a $76 million loss on GameStop’s Bitcoin bet, having purchased its 4,710 Bitcoin at an average

Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography.

Investors and crypto users warn the proposed unrealized gains tax could drive an exodus of capital and talent.

Proposed restrictions under the US CLARITY Act could drive demand for offshore and synthetic dollar products as investors seek yield outside regulated markets, experts warn.

Some European policymakers have floated the idea of selling off US debt as a way of combating US belligerence, but it may be much more

Bitcoin Magazine Thailand Finalizes Rules for Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Futures in Early-2026 Push Thailand is moving decisively to cement its position as one of

National Bank points out a glaring inconsistency in this week’s Canadian inflation report: Every component rose less than the headline. How can the sum be

Bitcoin Magazine Judicial Rackets: Judge Rakoff and the Fear of Monetary Exit Judge Jed Rakoff’s essay “It’s a Racket!” reads less like analysis than confession.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Payments Startup ZBD Raises $40M to Build Gaming Payments Rails Bitcoin payments startup ZBD has raised $40 million in a Series C

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow Earlier this week, Coinbase announced the creation of an Independent Advisory Board

The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users.

An ordinance to amend the city’s zoning laws laid out guidelines for where a crypto miner could operate in the area and how loud the

Bitcoin Magazine Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Kansas has become the latest U.S. state to explore a formal role for Bitcoin and

US November PCE inflation 2.8% vs 2.7% expected US initial jobless claims 200K vs 210K expected US final Q3 GDP +4.4% vs +4.3% expected Oil:

Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline.

The lawsuit came days after the president threatened on social media to sue the banking giant for debanking him in the weeks after his supporters

Data only on this post. I’ll post more detail separately. ADDED: Here we are, detail and analysis: New Zealand inflation rises above target as domestic

Australia’s flash PMIs point to a strong start to 2026, with growth accelerating while price pressures ease. Summary: Composite PMI surged to a joint-highest level

The filing with the US SEC eliminates contract caps on crypto ETF options, a change Nasdaq argues addresses unequal treatment in derivatives markets.

Data only on this post. I’ll post more detail separately. … Here go, detail and analysis here: Japan core inflation slows but stays above BOJ

Rising focus on funding flows highlights deeper risks to US fiscal sustainability than headline “sell US” trades suggest. Summary: PBOC adviser flagged risks around US

The EU signalled progress on a Ukraine recovery framework while flagging greater Arctic security investment and readiness for potential trade tensions. Summary: EU close to

UK consumer morale improved slightly in January, but confidence in the broader economy remains deeply negative. Summary: UK consumer confidence rose to a five-month high

Japan’s flash PMI data point to a strong start to 2026, with growth broadening beyond services into manufacturing. Summary: Composite PMI hit a 17-month high

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three

Bitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow.

Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.

Ethereum mainnet surpassed all layer-2 networks in daily active addresses in January, though security analysts attributed part of the spike to address poisoning attacks.

The SEC’s Paul Atkins and the CFTC’s Michael Selig will discuss the two agencies’ crypto oversight as legislative efforts to define their roles work through

China is expected to lower its 2026 growth target, signalling tolerance for slower expansion amid global and domestic headwinds. Summary: China likely to set 2026

Prosecutors in South Korea reportedly discovered the Bitcoin was missing during a routine inspection of seized financial assets.

China likely to lower 2026 growth target as global slowdown weighs BOJ holds rates at 0.75%, Lifts core inflation outlook. Dissent highlights inflation risk Bank

Capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins.

The Justice Department will drop its case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager who successfully appealed a wire fraud and money laundering conviction.

The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) left monetary policy unchanged earlier today in a 8-1 vote. The only dissenter was Takata once again as he proposed

Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities

PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.

Prior -0.1% Retail sales +2.5% vs +1.1% y/y expected Prior +0.6%; revised to +1.8% Retail sales ex autos, fuel +0.3% vs -0.2% m/m expected Prior

Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of roughly 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights will be the release of the Flash PMIs for the UK and the major Eurozone economies.

Prior 50.1 Manufacturing PMI 51.0 vs 50.5 expected Prior 50.7 Composite PMI 48.6 vs 50.0 expected Prior 50.0 With a start to the year like

The Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and

Prior 47.0 Services PMI 53.3 vs 52.5 expected Prior 52.7 Composite PMI 52.5 vs 51.6 expected Prior 51.3 Full report here Key Points: Business activity

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.

Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines.

Prior 52.4 Manufacturing PMI 49.4 vs 49.1 expected Prior 48.8 Composite PMI 51.5 vs 51.8 expected Prior 51.5 The end of last year was filled

Prior 51.4 Manufacturing PMI 51.6 vs 50.6 expected Prior 50.6 Composite PMI 53.9 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.4 Full report here Key Findings: Strongest upturn

The proposal would fund the reserve with unclaimed crypto and staking rewards rather than direct state Bitcoin purchases.

Bitcoin’s profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market

Decentralized social network Farcaster remains operational after its acquisition by Neynar and confirmed plans to return $180 million in capital to investors.

Headlines: Japanese yen jumps across the board on suspected intervention USD/JPY with a sharp drop lower after crossing the 159.00 mark earlier Japan finance minister

Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.

Bitcoin Magazine Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle Epoch, a venture firm specializing in Bitcoin infrastructure, issued

Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously considering a bank acquisition that could have required branch commitments.

Prior was -0.2% Retail sales ex-autos vs +1.2% expected Prior ex-autos -0.6% Sales of $70.4 billion in November Core sales +1.6% vs -0.5% prior December

BTC price faces pressure as markets brace for a sustained rise in long-term yields driven by economic deficits, particularly in Japan.

The plan would give ultra-high net worth clients an in-house crypto on-ramp at one of the world’s biggest private banks.

Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.

INTC stock has been the best performer on the S&P 500 so far this year. It’s become a market darling after the US government took

Prior was 51.8 Manufacturing 51.9 vs 52.20 expected Prior manufacturing 51.8 Composite 52.8 vs 52.7 prior Confidence in the year ahead outlook meanwhile remained positive

Bitcoin Magazine Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin ETF Options Nasdaq has filed a rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Bitcoin dropped further below $90,000 while gold and silver kept beating records, leading to a long-term price forecast of $23,000.

US railway CSX isn’t seeing a macro rescue in 2026. Management is planning for flat industrial production, modest GDP growth and sticky inflation within the

The latest Atlanta Fed GDPNow tracker is out and it’s up to 5.4% annualized in the fourth quarter from 5.3% previously. It’s a tough quarter

Bitcoin Magazine Delaware Life Launches First Fixed Index Annuity That Offers Bitcoin Exposure Delaware Life Insurance Company has become the first U.S. insurance carrier to

Bitcoin Magazine Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus Fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake is rolling out a bitcoin bonus

Shares of United Airlines are up 1.8% today after earnings. UAL stock of off the record high set earlier this month by about 8% but

Stock futures are ripping higher and at the session highs after this post from Trump: Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had

Bitcoin Magazine Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline’ ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said she believes

Trump cancels the Greenland tariffs: Says they have the framework of a future deal Atlanta Fed GDPNow tracker climbs to 5.4% from 5.3% but there

Bitcoin Magazine FTX-Fraudster Caroline Ellison Set for Release From Federal Custody After Serving Reduced Sentence Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research and a

Australia’s December labour force report is expected to show a rebound in employment after a surprisingly weak November, but the broader picture remains one of

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs The bitcoin price experienced several intraday spikes on Wednesday, swinging by several thousand dollars

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes Strive announced today that it intends to raise up

New Zealand electronic retail card spending data covers about 68% of core retail sales in the country. It’s the main measure of monthly retail activity.

Japan’s bond market is testing the credibility of fiscal policy as election-driven tax promises collide with rising yields. Reuters have a good piece up I’ve

South Korea’s economy unexpectedly shrank in Q4 as weak investment and exports overwhelmed modest gains in consumption. Summary: South Korea GDP contracts 0.3% q/q in

A theoretical estimate of jet-engine power capacity has revived interest in the US aircraft “Boneyard,” though real-world hurdles remain formidable. Summary: Retired US military aircraft

Both exports and imports solid in the month, although exports did miss expectations. More on the data here: Japan trade data recap – exports rise

Posting this very solid jobs data, I’ll be back with more on this separately. More: Australia jobs surge in December, lifting AUD and RBA rate

Japan’s exports extended their recent run in December, but a sharp fall in US-bound shipments and stronger imports narrowed the trade surplus. The data is

Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid.

Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.

The Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.

The Trump administration is quietly pressing for regime change in Cuba, betting economic fragility and internal pressure can succeed where decades of US coercion failed.

The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff

X head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made “packs” of accounts to

ARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.

The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a

PBOC adviser publicly questions sustainability of US fiscal trajectory Goldman raises gold forecast to $5,400 (up $500) as private and central-bank demand builds Nikkei set

NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.

While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.

FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin’s price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key

Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol’s total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.

Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights include the emergency EU leaders summit and Trump signing the Gaza peace charter in Davos. The

A jarring comment from NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, is doing the rounds this morning where it is said he did not discuss with Trump

BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early

The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.

Bitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, warning of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.

The initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.

The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.

With all the headlines centering around Greenland, it’s easy to overlook this bit involving the US Supreme Court yesterday. The court justices were involved in

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs, got headline news with dramatic fanfare in the early 2020s as an alternative route to public markets, enabling private

In an industry still battling questions of legitimacy and regulatory clarity, BitGo Holdings has emerged as one of the most consequential early success stories in

The Board of Peace is one that is described as an “international organisation” meant to promote stability, peace, and governance of “areas affected or threatened

The fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.

F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.

Despite Ether’s latest recovery to $3,000, data suggests that ETH price may see a deeper correction to $1,850 if key support levels don’t hold.

At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader

Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.

Headlines: Gold’s record rally comes to a halt as Trump folds on tariffs. Signs of weakness emerge. European indices rebound after Trump walks back on

Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.

Pantera Capital predicts a year of significant consolidation for corporate crypto treasuries, with a few large players dominating digital asset demand while smaller ones get

Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth.

Prior was 198K (revised to 199K) Continuing claims 1849K vs 1900K expected Prior 1884K (revised to 1875K) This is another stronger than expected report. The

Second reading was 4.3% The final Q2 reading was 3.8% Consumer spending final 3.5% vs 2.5% prior Q3 corporate profits after tax +4.7% GDP final

Onchain asset manager Maple is taking syrupUSDC to Coinbase’s Base network, adding institutional credit rails while pursuing Aave’s Base instance next.

US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives The sweeping U.S. Senate effort to establish a comprehensive legal framework

The funding will support Superstate’s effort to let companies issue and trade regulated shares directly on public blockchains.

Prior was +2.8% y/y Core PCE 2.8% vs 2.8% expected Core m/m +0.2% vs +0.2% exp Unrounded core PCE +0.160% was vs +0.274% m/m prior

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Slides 7% as Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Continues  Strategy (MSTR) made headlines this morning for its continued ambitious Bitcoin accumulation strategy,

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through Mastercard is reportedly considering a strategic investment in blockchain

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve When asked about the U.S. government’s approach to Bitcoin and

Administration officials handed out a packet to the press at the event on “365 Wins in 365 Days”. This has started out with the usual

Bitcoin Magazine Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig posted an op-ed on

No tariff decision from the US Supreme Court today. It could be a long wait now Trump press conference as it happens: Playing the greatest

Well, this is what you call an empty data calendar, nothing listed from APac at all. That API data listed will not be released until

The US plans modest but symbolic cuts to NATO command staffing, fuelling fresh unease in Europe over Washington’s strategic priorities. Washington Post had the info.

China is lining up a five-year consumption drive, pairing near-term loan subsidies and credit guarantees with a strategic shift toward services-led demand growth. Summary: China

New Zealand has pencilled in 7 November 2026 for the election, extending the campaign runway while the formal legal timetable remains much shorter. Summary: Luxon

A violent JGB sell-off driven by election-linked fiscal fears jolted global rates before a tentative Wednesday rebound eased worst-case worries. Summary: Japan’s long-end yields surged

Japan’s DPP called for decisive steps to calm bond and FX markets, warning ultra-long yield volatility risks destabilising broader financial conditions. Summary: DPP says market

The aggressive buying by this particular cohort of Bitcoin holders signals a potential “long-term bullish divergence,” according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

South Korea’s president warned that US chip tariffs would mainly drive up American prices, as Asia’s semiconductor dominance limits Washington’s leverage. Summary: Lee says US

Simply Wall St estimates 41% of Trump Media shares are held by individual insiders, 32% by the general public and 23% by institutions.

Ripple president Monica Long says blockchain is becoming the “operating layer of modern finance” and global balance sheets will hold $1 trillion in digital assets. 

Bitcoin erased its gains for the month and fell below $88,000 as crypto markets shed $225 billion, with analysts linking the crash to a “sell

Crypto companies and traditional exchanges have been rushing to offer round-the-clock stock and ETF trading using blockchain-based technology.

The aircraft (AF1) carrying President Trump to the World Economic Forum in Davos changed course sharply off the East Coast and is tracking back toward

Air Force 1 has had to return to the US soon after leaving due to a fault Risk-off Tuesday hit US assets, raising Trump Davos

Noble is seeking better developer access and a more robust tech stack to build its new EVM-compatible stablecoin-focused blockchain, which will launch in March.

From earlier: Air Force 1 has had to return to the US soon after leaving due to a fault Plane issues and air safety incidents

Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp shared data on Tuesday showing that the number of X posts containing the word “Bitcoin” fell by around a third in 2025

As Republicans look to notch policy wins ahead of the midterms, Trump advisor Patrick Witt says the market structure bill must include compromises to advance

Grayscale continued its pattern of trust-to-ETF conversions with the NEAR Trust despite declining fund performance.

Tomoko Yoshino is the chair of Japan’s largest trade union group, Rengo, and she’s offering up some remarks on the situation ahead of the spring

In case you missed out on this, it’s not just all about Trump and his shenanigans this week: Japan bond yields continue to surge higher

Bhutan is adding to its growing list of blockchain initiatives. It already runs a Bitcoin mining operation and also launched a self-sovereign ID system powered

Prior +3.2% Core CPI +3.2% vs +3.3% y/y expected Prior +3.2% Stubborn, stubborn inflation. Headline annual inflation nudged higher in December, driven partly by higher

Galaxy plans to deploy a new hedge fund strategy that targets both crypto tokens and traditional financial stocks as the “up-only” phase fades.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight was the UK CPI report. The data was mixed with headline inflation beating expectations, while core

US is the premier destination for global capital US trade deficit is narrowing with an unprecedented pace Free trade should be fair trade, rebalancing must

The new AI-powered crypto trading platforms are aimed at replacing traditional trading charts and order books with trading execution offered through natural language processing.

Mask Network will lead consumer-facing product execution on Lens, while Aave steps back to an advisory role focused on protocol infrastructure.

Solana Mobile’s airdrop of almost 2 billion SKR tokens for 100,000 Seeker users is claimable for 90 days, with staking rewards starting immediately.

The submissions add to mounting pressure on regulators as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls for compromise to pass market structure legislation.

Bitcoin hit a key BTC price target from the start of January, with other CME futures gaps now above price, but traders remained cautious.

Markets are waiting with bated breath for his special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos later today. He was supposed to have

The monthly order book balance rose to -30 in January, which marks a slight improvement from the -32 estimate in December. That’s the best reading

Bitcoin risks a further decline to $84,000, following increasing whale exchange deposits and accelerated long-term holder selling.

With Boomers controlling more than half of US household wealth, the coming generational transfer may funnel a portion of this capital into crypto markets, a

Attackers have hijacked trusted Snap Store publishers via expired domains, allowing malicious wallet updates to reach long-time Linux users.

Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs.

More crypto platforms are edging toward universal exchange ambitions, with research firms predicting a crypto “super app” race.

Headlines: Heads up: US president Trump due to speak in Davos later today US stocks extend losses as traders stay on the defensive ahead of

Several chartists warn that Bitcoin could decline toward $30,000 in February as the price action mirrors previous four-year cycles.

Crypto markets dip as global macro pressures mount, with US-EU trade tensions and Japanese bond sell-offs fueling institutional caution.