US President Donald Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, setting up a Senate confirmation fight.

Bitcoin’s MVRV Z-score printed record lows on a rolling two-year basis, making BTC price more “undervalued” than at the pit of past bear markets.

Bitcoin Magazine Binance to Move $1 Billion User Protection Fund Into Bitcoin  Binance said Friday it will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion

AI training is dominated by hyperscale data centers, but inference and everyday workloads are opening real space for decentralized GPU networks.

Bitcoin Magazine Amboss Launches ‘RailsX,’ a Bitcoin-Native Exchange Built on Lightning Amboss, a company best known for building tools and liquidity infrastructure for the Bitcoin

The US has outlined a number of demands to Iran but the NYT reports that there is no indication from Iran that they’re giving into

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Coinbase announced plans to participate in President Donald Trump’s newly launched Trump

Bitcoin Magazine White House to Host Crypto and Banking Executives for Talks on Stalled U.S. Crypto Bill The White House will convene executives from the

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance Bitcoin hovered near $89,000 on Wednesday as the Federal

Federal Reserve rate decision: No change to Fed funds, as expected Powell: The economy is coming into 2026 on a firm footing ECB’s Schnabel says

You’ll note below that the data agenda is lower-tier only. None of this lot is likely to move around financial markets too much upon release.

New Zealand trade data December 2025. Just a data post. Not moving NZ markets too much. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Business confidence remains exceptionally strong despite a pullback, but rising inflation and wage signals are emerging as a key risk. Summary: New Zealand business confidence

Australia’s Q4 trade prices point to improving terms of trade, offering modest support for national income and the AUD. Summary: Australian export prices rebounded strongly

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token gained 60% amid heavy staking and balance-sheet accumulation, even as open interest and perpetual volumes remained largely flat.

The 10.7 billion transactions seen during MegaETH’s stress test were more than the Ethereum blockchain has seen in its 10–year history.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says while settling stock trades only takes one day, it is still “far too long,” a problem tokenized stocks can likely

The six US senators cited a sharp rise in illicit crypto activity in 2025 to argue that the DOJ should not have disbanded its cryptocurrency

A small team is developing the platform, according to sources, which may integrate ChatGPT for content creation while using biometrics for proof-of-personhood. 

China and the UK struck a conciliatory tone in Beijing, hinting at a cautious reset after years of strained ties. Info via Reuters. Summary: China’s

Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase

The US regulator defines tokenized securities as issuer- or third-party-sponsored, stressing that blockchain issuance does not bypass federal securities laws.

New York Times (gated): Trump, Schumer move toward possible deal to avert shutdown Trump, Schumer deal sees DHS funding split from package Democrats have objected

Reports that Trump and Schumer are approaching a possible deal to avert shut down Xi and Starmer signal thaw as China and UK seek steadier

Gold is now also outperforming Bitcoin over the last five years, having risen over185%, while Bitcoin is up only 164% over the same period.

The rise in XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens comes despite a weakening of broader crypto market sentiment, with a popular crypto indicator

Cere Network is facing a second lawsuit this month that accuses its co-founder and board of fraud in relation to a public token launch for

It was quite a day of events yesterday, not least with the central bank bonanza in having the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve policy

The validator entry queue for the Ethereum network is heavily congested, with 3.6 million ETH lined up to be staked with a forecasted 63-day wait.

Sygnum says its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund posted 8.9% annualized returns in Q4 and raised more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors.

Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a few low tier releases that won’t change anything for

investingLive will take part in iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, where traders will have the opportunity to attend live trading sessions led by Greg Michalowski, our

ETH price charts confirmed a triangle breakdown, shifting the near-term bias lower and putting $2,250 in focus if sellers stay in control.

Hang Seng plans to offer tokenized gold fund units recorded on public blockchains, though the product remains subject to regulatory approval and will not trade

Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own

S&P 500 Trader Update – Order Flow Signals a Grinding, Selective Advance Live update – Jan 29, 2026 | 09:06 ET The S&P 500 continues

Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access.

The dollar started the day relatively poorly but is now bouncing back modestly in European morning trade. The greenback has pared declines across the board

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy.

Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.

Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business.

Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000.

Bitcoin has been called “digital gold,” and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.

Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering.

Headlines: Dollar recovers some poise on the day, some light profit-taking in precious metals It’s not just Trump’s hawkish rhetoric against Iran pushing up oil

The full quote from Trump himself: “Jerome “Too Late” Powell again refused to cut interest rates, even though he has absolutely no reason to keep

Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should

Prior was 200K (revised to 210K) Continuing claims 1827K vs 1860K expected Prior 1849K (revised to 1865K) It’s another great report, especially on the continuing

Prior was -29.4B Goods trade vs -56.57B prior The big improvement in October data led to a jump in Q4 GDP forecasts. Separately, the Q3

Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to “Bearadise.”

The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments.

The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement.

David Tepper is one of the great hedge fund managers and made a killing last year in China stocks. In November, filings revealed he to

Bitcoin Magazine Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation Russia is preparing to introduce its first comprehensive regulatory framework

DePIN’s “death” narrative hides a market that’s quietly compounding revenues, as Messari’s new report pegs the sector at $10 billion with growing real‑world usage and

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury company, plans to raise up

Prior was -1.3% Ex transport +0.2% vs -0.2% prior Revisions to November durable goods orders: Durable goods +5.3% vs 5.3% prelim Non-defense capital goods orders

Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes 6% to $84,000 As Market Braces for Next Catalyst  Bitcoin price fell sharply this morning, sliding to lows in the

Bitcoin Magazine 39% of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto, PayPal Survey Finds Crypto is no longer niche bar-talk. It has become a part of mainstream

Bitcoin Magazine US Government Investigating Alleged $40 Million Crypto Theft by Federal Contractor’s Son Members of the U.S. government are investigating allegations that tens of

Bitcoin Magazine South Dakota Proposes Bill Allowing State to Invest in Bitcoin South Dakota Republican Rep. Logan Manhart has introduced House Bill 1155, a proposal

Bitcoin Magazine Steak ’n Shake Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Exposure, Deepening Bitcoin Commitment  Steak ’n Shake has increased its Bitcoin exposure by an additional

US January consumer confidence plunges to the lowest since 2014 US home price data from CaseShiller shows a 1.4% yearly gain in November vs 1.2%

Well this is going to be a boring post given the big news is the President of the United States endorses trashing the US dollar

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Near $90,000 as Trump Downplays Dollar Decline, Gold Hits New Record The bitcoin price rallied sharply into the close on

This is just a data post, I’ll be back with detail and analysis separately. Added: Case for February 25bp RBA rate hike Forecasting an RBA

Morgan Stanley largely sat out the first wave of institutional crypto adoption across 2024–2025 but surprised many with three crypto ETF filings earlier this month.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says crypto will have to “wrestle with prolonged regulatory grind and skepticism” if the US fails to pass a market structure bill.

Bitcoin options data shows bearish bets holding the advantage in Friday’s $10.8 billion expiry, unless bulls manage a pre-expiration breakout above $90,000.

NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway announced on Saturday that it was shutting down, and has now been followed by Rodeo, which only launched on iOS last

Adoption has been strongest in the hospitality, travel, digital goods, and gaming industries. Millennials and Gen Zs are proving to be the most crypto-savvy shoppers.

The restaurant chain said that its adoption of Bitcoin is one of the main reasons that it is “trouncing” its fast-food competitors.

ERC-8004, which a lead developer has tipped will be deployed to mainnet this week, enables AI agents to discover and trust each other across platforms

Silver prices have been on the rise and hit a new all-time high of just over $117 on Tuesday, though some analysts warn that a

China approves first imports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips Goldman Sachs: investor risk appetite remains elevated despite geopolitical risks BoJ minutes recap: weak yen and

Coinbase is testing Flipcash’s USDF as part of a new feature that would let businesses issue branded, dollar-backed stablecoins.

Coinbase’s musical ad depicting a run-down UK, which was already blacklisted from TV, has reportedly seen a wider ban by the country’s ad watchdog for

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says the yen is weakening while Japanese government bond yields are rising, which could lead to Japanese investors selling US Treasuries.

Chainalysis says the on-chain money laundering ecosystem processed $82 billion in funds in 2025, with Chinese-language networks now dominating.

Prior -26.9 That marks a slight improvement in German consumer morale heading into the month ahead, although it comes after the January reading was the

OKX says the card supports USDC and USDG spending, is issued via Monavate on Mastercard’s network and is available to verified EU users.

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

That marks a notable drop from the 6.2 estimate in December last year, with the index returning into negative territory. The current conditions index also

The ONS says that it plans to introduce “improved data and methods” for groceries in their consumer price inflation (CPI) statistics. And that this will

A wallet linked to an alleged theft of US government-seized crypto launched a Solana memecoin on Pump.fun that later crashed 97%, raising tokenomics red flags.

Bitcoin price traded below $90,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC speech that could trigger volatile swings toward key BTC price levels.

Bitcoin ETF investors contend with price dropping to their aggregate entry level, but a crypto executive claims new institutions are lining up.

European Central Bank executive Piero Cipollone has argued that rising geopolitical tensions make a European-controlled payments system a strategic necessity.

The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline.

Tether increases physical gold holdings to 130 metric tons while Coinbase promotes futures trading as Bitcoin lags and gold tops $5,300 per ounce.

From the man himself: “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger

Physical co-location and nanosecond advantages end as alpha shifts onchain. High-frequency trading firms own blockchain infrastructure.

WisdomTree adds Solana to its tokenized fund lineup, citing transaction speed as it expands a regulated multi-chain strategy.

Central banks: Fed preview: forget about the decision, focus on Powell No Fed rate cut expected today but what about in the months ahead? BoC

Speculative capital is flowing into emerging tech opportunities, as progress with US crypto regulations continues to stall, limiting investor appetite for digital assets, Delphi Digital

Strap in for a big day in financial markets as we get two central bank decisions and a trio of major earnings reports. The day

DeFi is still out of scope for DAC8 and CARF, but AML enforcement trends suggest that may not last, according to Taxbit’s Colby Mangels.

Bitget EU expects MiCA approval in Austria by mid-2026 and plans a broker-led model with strict asset standards for European users.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $90,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Senate Crypto Vote The Bitcoin price surged early Wednesday, reclaiming the $90,000 level as

Hashrate fell sharply as Bitcoin miners curtailed operations during extreme winter conditions in the US, boosting profitability for companies that stayed online.

Banks warn stablecoins could siphon deposits from the banking system, but policy and regulatory experts say there’s little evidence of it happening yet.

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its onchain activity exploded, with a 45% price rally to $50 next in the cards.

Fidelity will issue a stablecoin through its newly approved national trust bank, signaling deeper institutional use of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Strive, Inc. announced today that it

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