California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.

Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns.

Summary: Canada and China are seeking to reset ties through a new strategic partnership PM Mark Carney says cooperation could deliver “historic” economic gains Focus

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to “neutral” on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill

The NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures.

Canada & China are moving to rebuild ties, eye closer cooperation in agriculture & energy MUFG sees modest rise in India bond yields as RBI

Ethereum saw activity retention nearly double to 8 million addresses in a month while daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million amid soaring

Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access.

Mind you, this has been an ongoing issue since late 2023 already. And when the ONS could not figure out how to improve the data

State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins.

Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token.

Prior +2.3% HICP +2.0% vs +2.0% y/y prelim Prior +2.6% In terms of headline annual inflation, the December reading is the lowest for the year

Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically convert to US dollars to fund their accounts.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than the final Italian inflation data which is not going to

Have repeatedly said that recent forex moves are not reflecting fundamentals Joint statement between US and Japan can be interpreted as saying intervention to counter

Prior +1.1% HICP +1.2% vs +1.2% y/y prelim Prior +1.1% The changes in headline annual inflation is light with core annual inflation keeping stable at

The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register.

The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by

Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks.

The recovery may continue as long as Bitcoin achieves a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead.

Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users.

The rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight.

Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to

How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events? Indian Rupee targeting new record lows as RBI’s interventions continue to fail No big surprises

US President Donald Trump said the “leaker on Venezuela has been found and is in jail” as some Polymarket accounts tied to early bets on

US President Donald Trump is bringing criminal charges against the head of the Fed in what many see as a political move motivated by a

Bitcoin Magazine After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? We had high hopes for the bitcoin price in

Canada and China are re-setting ties after leaders Mark Carney and Xi Jinping met in Beijing. The leaders agreed to lower tariffs on each others

The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny of one of crypto’s largest fraud marketplaces.

Renewed spot Ethereum ETF inflows topped $474 million this week while network metrics smashed records, positioning ETH for a rally to $4,500 in the coming

A growing amount of the blockchain industry’s fees are captured by DeFi protocols rather than the underlying networks, signaling a potential investor shift to front-end

As DePIN projects generate revenue and AI agents move onchain, builders are shifting focus from speculation to fundamentals, but questions remain about Web3’s decentralization ethos.

The good news continues to roll in for the US economy as December industrial production rose 0.4%, beating the 0.1% consensus. The November reading was

Bitcoin Magazine West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds West Virginia lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would authorize the state treasurer to

The CLARITY Act is becoming a fight over who controls yield as rules split DeFi companies and incumbents and risk pushing onchain US dollar yield

Prior was 39 Current single-family home sales 41 vs 42 prior Prospective buyers 23 vs 26 prior Home sales expectations over the next six months

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows that Iran’s crypto ecosystem

Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average.

Bitcoin Magazine Human Rights Foundation Grants 1.3 Billion Satoshis to 22 Freedom Tech Projects Worldwide in Q4 2025 The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000 Shares of Strategy ($MSTR) surged more than 10% Wednesday morning, briefly climbing

Bitcoin Magazine DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000  The bitcoin price continued its strong run this week, breaking out of

Bitcoin Magazine The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO As Bitcoin enters 2026 with sustained institutional adoption and price stability following the

Bitcoin Magazine Ahead of Banking Committee Markup, Senate Republicans Release CLARITY Act Fact Sheets After months of legislative negotiation and industry scrutiny, the Digital Asset

Japan’s Producer Price Index (PPI), officially known as the Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI), measures changes over time in the prices that domestic producers receive

US November retail sales +0.6% vs +0.4% expected US November PPI final demand Y/Y +3.0% vs +2.7% expected US Supreme Court doesn’t issue decision on

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill Russia is moving closer to opening its crypto market to

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest

Summary: Two-thirds of Japan firms expect economy to suffer from frayed China ties Nearly half report or anticipate direct business impact Rare-earth supply risk flagged

The PPI is holding at levels still consistent with further Bank of Japan rate hikes. Rate hikes are not an urgent matter for the BoJ

Summary: RICS sees sales expectations turn significantly more positive House price balance steady, but activity remains weak Rate-cut expectations and fiscal clarity lift housing sentiment

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott says further negotiations to garner bipartisan support for a key crypto-regulating bill are needed before it can advance.

Solana Seeker owners and mobile app builders will receive billions of Seeker (SKR) tokens next week. The airdrop represents 20% of the total token supply.

Crypto executives are divided over the market structure bill in its current form, with some arguing it needs major work, while others appear more supportive.

Summary: China calls Carney’s visit pivotal and symbolic Beijing signals willingness to rebuild trust with Canada Ottawa strikes cooperative, forward-looking tone Visit hints at tentative

A top Russian lawmaker says crypto “will be a common occurrence” in the country, with plans for a bill to deregulate the market for retail

Crypto traders and investors can use sentiment indexes to gauge the market and inform their decisions on whether conditions favor buying or selling.

Despite the backlash, a spokesperson for Adams said he remains committed to funding education programs and supporting scholarships for underserved students through the token.

BOJ seen holding rates through March, lifting them to 1% or higher by September, maybeJuly BOJ Ueda reiterates sustained wage–price cycle, signals further rate hikes

Some crypto executives predict the tokenized real-world asset market will grow significantly in 2026, fueled by adoption in emerging economies.

Bitcoin should be able to steal some “juice” back from gold and the Nasdaq in 2026, with several catalysts supporting the idea of US dollar

Bitcoin derivatives open interest fell 30% from October highs as deleveraging purged excess leverage, historically signaling market bottoms and recovery.

When moves tend to go parabolic, the profit-taking naturally can be swift and sharp. And that’s what we’re seeing with silver after hitting highs of

Prior -0.1% GDP +1.4% vs +1.1% y/y expected Prior +1.1% The more detailed breakdown as per the following: Services +0.3% vs +0.1% m/m expected Prior

That’s a bummer and it underscores that credit appetite remains lacking in China as lawmakers and policymakers struggle to bolster domestic demand conditions for the

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the monthly UK GDP report. The data beat expectations across the board but didn’t change

Prior +0.9% HICP +0.7% vs +0.7% y/y prelim Prior +0.8% There are no changes to the initial estimates but while headline annual inflation showed a

A fourth-quarter crypto downturn exposed how closely ARK’s flagship ETFs are now tied to digital assets, with Coinbase and Roblox emerging as the biggest performance

Prior +3.0% HICP +3.0% vs +3.0% y/y prelim Prior +3.2% There are no changes to the preliminary estimates for Spain’s headline inflation numbers in December.

Ticketed help desks and live support are replacing always-on Discord channels at major DeFi protocols.

Crypto exchange Lemon has launched a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card in Argentina, letting users lock up BTC as collateral to access peso credit lines without

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.7 billion in a three-day streak as BTC hit two-month highs and sentiment turned bullish.

That’s at least some positive news that will shelve stagflation fears for a while. But as price pressures continue to be an issue as we

The London Stock Exchange’s new Digital Settlement House uses tokenized bank deposits for instant, round-the-clock settlement across blockchain and traditional payment networks.

Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend

Sygnum predicts US crypto regulation will spur sovereign Bitcoin reserves and accelerate tokenized bond issuance by major financial institutions in 2026.

A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained

Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement.

General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit trails and regulatory compliance.

Japan MOF faces a tall order in getting any yen intervention to stick – MUF US-Iran tensions have been capping US stocks all along: Trump’s

Crypto markets saw the biggest short squeeze since October as short positions were liquidated and Bitcoin outperformed the US dollar amid geopolitical uncertainty.

AI is spreading across crypto trading, heightening fears of displacement even as human traders remain responsible for key decisions.

Prior was -3.90 Full report here Details: New orders 6.6 vs 0.0 prior Shipments 16.3 vs -5.7 prior Employment -9.0 vs 7.3 prior Average employee

BitMine Immersion Technology will invest $200 million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries, linking crypto capital with the world’s largest creator platform.

Prior was -8.8 Details: Employment: +9.7 vs +12.9 last month Prices paid: +46.9 vs +43.6 last month New orders: +14.4 vs +5.0 last month Shipments:

Initial Jobless Claims Initial claims: 198,000, ↓ 9,000 from the prior week (revised to 207,000) Prior week revision: ↓ 1,000 (from 208,000 to 207,000) 4-week

Galaxy Digital has completed its first tokenized CLO, using blockchain infrastructure to bring private credit and crypto-backed loans onchain.

Societe Generale-Forge said its EUR CoinVertible stablecoin is the first MiCA-compliant digital asset that is “natively compatible” with SWIFT’s interoperability capabilities.

The crypto market structure bill in the US Senate has been delayed amid disagreements among lawmakers and influential cryptocurrency companies.

ETF flows, treasury stocks, mining fees, scaling trade-offs and regulation now explain Bitcoin’s market shifts better than price alone.

The UK is weighing an Australia‑style ban on social media for under‑16s, as regulators ramp up enforcement of the Online Safety Act.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge The bitcoin price surged above $97,000 this week, marking its strongest level in

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end.

Bitcoin halted its bullish BTC price rebound to dip below $96,000 on news that Middle East geopolitical tensions were easing.

Bitcoin Magazine Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit The

Bitcoin Magazine Eric Adams’ NYC Token Crashes 80% in Hours, Offering a Stark Lesson in Why Bitcoin Is Different Former New York City Mayor Eric

U.S. December budget deficit was $145B, versus $150B expected and $87B in December 2024 U.S. December budget outlays were $629B, up from $541B in December

There is a fine line between a structural bull case and a physical impossibility; at least in the media and some overly-enthusiastic analysts. Recently, Forbes

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC Strive, Inc. announced today that stockholders of

Delta Airlines reported earnings today and it was one of the strongest indications yet that there are two distinct economies in the US: The rich

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance Bitcoin price surged above the $94,000 level this afternoon, breaking through a key

December trade data from China headlines the economic and event calendar in Asia today. A couple of things to keep in mind: The time of

A couple of headlines, should make export to China easier: US eases regulations on Nvidia H200 chip exports to China-Federal Register Us says before exports

Just a quick data post. Its not moving NZD/USD around much at all. New Zealand Building Permits (November) +2.8% m/m prior –0.9% for the y/y,

Summary: Reuters Tankan shows manufacturers’ mood slips to six-month low Manufacturing index falls to +7 from +10 in December Materials sectors (oil/ceramics, steel, chemicals) lead

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%  The Bitcoin price surged through the $96,000 level this afternoon, pushing decisively above

Summary: World Bank lifts global growth forecasts for 2025–26 Global GDP seen at 2.6% in 2026, 2.7% in 2027 US resilience drives bulk of upward

Full year data out from China. 2025 yuan-denominated: Exports +6.1% y/y Imports +0.5% y/y Two-way trade value at 45.47 trln yuan, +3.8% y/y. A record

The most common stablecoin transfer amounts are in the $100 to $500 range, showing Revolut customers are actively using stablecoins for everyday medium-sized payments.

“Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

Summary: China December exports and imports beat forecasts Exports +6.6% y/y; imports +5.7% y/y in dollar terms December trade surplus $114.1bn 2025 trade surplus hits

Retail traders fled to Bitcoin and Ether after the October crypto crash last year, adding to an already tough year for altcoins.

Summary: Japan 5-year JGB auction clears smoothly Stop rate (the highest yield (or lowest price) at which the government accepts bids in a bond auction,

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and to hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27.

Summary: Dimon says US economy remains resilient Labour market softer but not worsening materially Consumers still spending; businesses broadly healthy Tailwinds: fiscal support, deregulation, Fed

Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis Today as Bitcoin Feels “Stuck” Despite a Bullish Backdrop JPM Dimon said the US economy is resilient but warned markets may be

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings.

Precious metals are once again stealing the spotlight with silver surging above the $90 mark. However, there are still other key things taking place across

Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction.

Both exports and imports surged in December to wrap up the year, as shown by the data here. Ignoring the bit of window dressing, the

BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion.

Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public

Well, the US may have tried to ease the approval criteria for Nvidia H200 chip exports to China. But evidently, Beijing looks to be having

Pakistan signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, which is linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda other than a couple of central bank speakers who are most likely

The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses.

The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.

Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn

Japan’s Nippon Ishin party leader Yoshimura is out confirming that Takaichi will dissolve the lower house of parliament and call for a snap election. From

By any historical measure, the digital asset industry has entered a new phase of maturity. After more than a decade of rapid experimentation, punctuated by

Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.

Animoca’s acquisition of Somo comes as NFT market data shows a short-term increase in prices and trading activity early in 2026.

In a significant development that signals a deeper wave of consolidation across the global mining industry, Rio Tinto plc has lined up a trio of

Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced

Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.

Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.

Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented

Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.

It looks like geopolitics is back on the menu as we look to the day ahead. From the man himself: “The United States needs Greenland

Headlines: Japanese Yen rebounds amid barrage of verbal intervention and “sell the fact” trade Japan’s finance minister offers up an oddly specific comment Tokyo officials

Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, outpacing physical bullion and most gold ETFs as trading activity increasingly shifted to blockchain rails.

Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bill that would temporarily exempt small-scale

Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.

Prior was +2.7% PPI M/M +0.2% vs 0.2% expected Prior +0.3% Core PPI Y/Y +3.0% vs +2.7% expected Prior +2.6% Core PPI M/M +0.0% vs

Prior was 0.0% (revised to -0.1%) Details: Ex-autos +0.5% vs +0.4% expected Prior ex autos +0.4% (revised to +0.2%) Ex autos and gas +0.4% vs

Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind.

Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the

Eyes will be on the US Supreme Court at 10 am ET (1500 GMT) as it delivers another decision. We don’t know whether today’s decision

RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after an OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025.

The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows.

The US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs was potentially due today but four other decisions were rendered, and no word on tariffs. No other decision

Prior was -3832K Gasoline +8977K vs +3565K exp Distillates -29K vs +512K exp That’s a mammoth gasoline build on top of another huge one last

Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.

Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts.

Prediction markets are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about innovations in finance, media, and data analytics. At their core, prediction markets allow people to

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based crypto exchanges, may withdraw its support for

The U.S. Treasury will auction $39 billion of 10 year note of the top of the hour. The six-month average as of the major components

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Bitcoin buyers made a nice push to

The U.S. Treasury auctions off $39 billion of 10 year notes at a high yield of High yield 4.173% vs 4.169% last WI level at

Bitcoin Magazine Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown Iran has been experiencing intense protests against the Islamic Republic regime

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Climbs Near $92,000 as the Federal Reserve and DOJ Showdown The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal

This is just a data post, I’ll have the details in a separate post. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Axios is reporting that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately warned President Trump that the federal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell had “made a mess”

Summary: Business confidence jumps to highest level since 2014 Firms’ own activity stabilises as recovery takes shape Hiring and investment intentions turn decisively positive Manufacturing

Bitcoin Magazine Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative? Iran’s national currency, the rial, has completely collapsed against the

Trump: Effective immediately, any country doing business with Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all business being done

Gold and silver surge as Fed uncertainty ignites safe-haven demand US Treas Sec Bessent: Federal investigation made a mess, and could be bad for markets

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that

Summary: Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran Measure declared effective immediately, with no details provided China, UAE, India and Turkey among Iran’s

Summary: Consumer sentiment slips further into pessimistic territory Rate expectations jump, weighing on confidence Near-term economic outlook deteriorates most sharply Job confidence softens, housing sentiment

Summary: UK consumer spending fell sharply in December Barclays card data shows biggest drop since 2021 Retail sales growth slows to weakest pace since May

Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC’s strength hold?

Quantum resistance, scalable architecture, and a better block-building model that resists centralization pressures are needed if Ethereum is to pass the test of time.

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s delayed work on a crypto market structure bill to have more time to secure bipartisan support.

Meta’s Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development.

The POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Trump saying Microsoft will make changes this week.

USD/JPY is surging still. Do we pencil in January 19 for Bank of Japan intervention? Japan steps up FX warnings, Tokyo jawboning returns, but yen

It is reported that she has conveyed to a ruling party executive of her intention to dissolve parliament’s lower house, which could set up for

The Solana-based NYC Token briefly surged before plunging shortly after launch, with Eric Adams saying proceeds would fund education initiatives.

A Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month.

Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone.

Kalshi can continue offering event contracts in Tennessee after a federal judge temporarily restrained state regulators pending a preliminary injunction hearing.

US President Donald Trump opened the door to cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans through an executive order issued in August.

Takaichi administration’s responsible, proactive fiscal policy takes into account fiscal discipline It does not mean reckless spending Cannot say that fiscal policy alone is what

VanEck expects stronger risk appetite in Q1 on improved fiscal and monetary visibility, while warning that Bitcoin’s cycle signals remain mixed.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of central bank speakers. The session will likely

A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens.

Morgan Stanley forecasts headline inflation to come in at 0.37% m/m and 2.7% y/y as we look to the US December CPI report later today.

Thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets.

The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning that current rules could chill innovation.

The Kraken-backed SPAC aims to raise $250 million in an IPO, targeting companies building infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem.

Italy’s securities regulator shared ESMA’s finfluencer factsheet, warning social media promoters that EU rules on investment recommendations and advertising apply to crypto.

Nigeria’s tax overhaul pulls crypto exchanges into identity-based reporting, reshaping how digital assets are brought into the traditional economy.

The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect.

Dubai’s crypto regulatory landscape is undergoing one of its most consequential transformations yet as authorities ban privacy-focused cryptocurrencies on regulated exchanges and sharply tighten stablecoin

The move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and Australia, where Polymarket is already restricted.

Truebit lost $26 million after a smart-contract overflow bug let an attacker mint tokens at near-zero cost, sending the TRU price down 99%.

US NFIB 99.5 vs 99.2 expected Prior 99.0 Full report here The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and

For more than a century, banks defined themselves by branches, balance sheets and regulatory moats. Today, that identity is rapidly changing. Across the United States,

The 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP allocates two-thirds to gold and one-third to Bitcoin and trades in pounds sterling and dollars on the London Stock Exchange.

BNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live on Wednesday, cutting BSC block times from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds and tightening fast-finality rules.

Nasdaq Technical Analysis: The compression points to big moves once we get a breakout US small business optimism rises to a 3-month high on expected

ZKsync’s 2026 plan shifts focus from experimentation to production-ready infrastructure designed for banks, enterprises and regulated financial systems.

Bitcoin Magazine Spark Explained Like You’re Five Some of you may remember an article I published years ago, Understanding Lightning Network Using an Abacus, which

U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week The pace of job gains edged up from the prior week (revised to 11.K

Prior was +2.7% CPI M/M +0.3% vs 0.3% expected Prior +0.3% Core CPI Y/Y +2.6% vs +2.7% expected Prior +2.6% Core CPI M/M +0.2% vs

Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run.

Franklin Templeton is amending institutional money market funds to support stablecoin reserves and onchain cash use without launching new crypto-native products.

By integrating WalletConnect Pay, Ingenico is testing whether stablecoins can function as a practical alternative to card networks in everyday commerce.

Tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero.

Bitcoin Magazine 21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange 21Shares today launched its Bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product, the 21Shares Bitcoin Gold

August New Home sales 0.800M October New home sales 0.737M vs 0.7200 estimate September new home sales was 0.738M The months’ supply is virtually unchanged

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid The bitcoin price briefly climbed above $92,500

Trump said on Truth Social that all the meetings with Iran’s officials have been cancelled and exhorted the Iranian people to keep protesting because help

Bitcoin sought new weekly highs as US CPI numbers came in below expectations and President Donald Trump called for more interest-rate cuts.

The NFT Paris cancellation offers insight into sponsorship pressure, lower volumes and how the NFT market is reshaping in 2026.

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside Hello Reader, The shadow economy of FPC Morgantown runs on pouches of mackerel. Yes, the fish.

The latest staking move highlights the growing scale of corporate Ethereum treasuries as firms look to generate yield on idle crypto holdings.

Tax and other regulatory agencies in India claim that cryptocurrencies and permissionless blockchain tech undermine tax collection.

Summary: UK and Germany are leading talks on boosting European and NATO military presence in Greenland. Germany plans to propose a NATO Arctic mission, Arctic

The Ethereum ecosystem continues to see increased development and value locked in tokenized assets, according to market analyst Michaël van de Poppe.

Adam had the news on Friday: Japan’s Takaichi weighs calling a snap election for mid-February More on this, summary: LDP lawmakers expect possible Lower House

The PPI data listed on the calendar from Japan is not due today, its due on Wednesday 14 January 2026. Japanese markets are closed for

Summary: France warns 2026 budget may be delayed past March elections Confidence votes next week threaten government survival Possible National Assembly dissolution if government falls

Smart Cashtags aim to enable users to track real-time price movements of crypto tokens and stocks, building on X’s long-term vision to become an Everything

Summary: UK hiring fell for a 39th straight month in December Permanent placements declined at the fastest pace in four months Starting salaries rose at

The crypto-focused markets structure bill is set to be discussed at a markup session on Thursday. On the line is the ability for stablecoin issuers

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said a Justice Department investigation should be viewed in the context of mounting political pressure over the Fed’s interest rate

Memecoin launchpads such as pump.fun flooded the market in 2025 with millions of “low effort” coins, leading to a record number of crypto token failures.

Crypto content viewership on YouTube has plunged over the past three months, signaling bear market conditions as retail interest in crypto continues to decline.

Yuan’s rally lacks fundamental support despite 2025 gains, former SAFE regulator says US hosts G7 talks on rare earths to counter China’s supply dominance UK

It isn’t a good idea to fully back a stablecoin with a single fiat currency, because if that nation-state fails, so will the stablecoin, argues

It’s no wonder why precious metals continue to stay so bullish. Trump is making the headlines again to start the new week and in case

The chairs of seven UK government committees have asked for a ban on crypto donations to be added to an elections bill set to be

South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban.

Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal confidentiality laws and end reputational risk regulation to

The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran’s economic crises.

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

The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund.

Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation

From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.

The main news of the day today is the US Department of Justice subpoenaing the Federal Reserve in an unprecedented move that escalates the ongoing

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.

Eurozone January Sentix investor confidence -1.8 vs -4.9 expected Prior -6.2 That marks the highest reading since July last year with a modest improvement seen

Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.

Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.

DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations may make it difficult for licensed entities to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.

Bitcoin led with $405 million of outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.

In a report on Monday, Goldman Sachs is expecting 10-year Treasury yields to rise to 4.40% by the end of 2026 citing a US economy

Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Headlines: Silver rallies to new all-time highs on renewed Fed independence worries Gold jumps to a new all-time high as the DOJ seeks a pretext

Standard Chartered is reportedly developing a crypto prime brokerage platform as traditional banks expand digital asset services.

The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.

Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.

BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410 Strategy added to its bitcoin treasury for a third

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO Crypto custody firm BitGo has launched its initial public offering, seeking to

ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.

World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.

Bitcoin whales began repeating a classic bull signal as they took BTC long positions off the table after a year of declining overall market exposure.

In the wake of the January 2026 U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a new narrative has emerged in crypto markets, that Venezuela may

Many in the Bitcoin community continue to speculate that cryptographer Hal Finney was Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

The outage was the second major network disruption in 2025, with both incidents requiring a block reorganization that rolled back some activity.

Bitcoin mining difficulty, which hit repeated highs in 2025, recorded a slight decline in its first network adjustment of 2026.

Summary: Daily Mail reports Trump has ordered US special forces to prepare invasion plans for Greenland. Senior US military leaders are resisting the plan, calling

Ethereum’s social media sentiment is “kind of reminiscent” of what was seen before its last major run, according to Santiment.

Jan3 founder Samson Mow’s predictions are among the more bullish outlooks compared with most recent forecasts from other crypto market participants.

Tennessee regulator warned that failure to comply could trigger steep fines, court injunctions and potential law enforcement referrals for for further investigation.

X’s head of product said Crypto Twitter’s reach problems are self-inflicted, blaming overposting rather than algorithmic suppression.

Crypto-related questions about pension payments are reaching Russia’s Social Fund hotline, suggesting digital assets are entering mainstream financial concerns.

Bitcoin power law analysis concluded that price may face a new battle around $65,000 if BTC spends 2026 as a year of consolidation.

History shows XMR has repeatedly failed near record highs, risking another sharp pullback unless it decisively breaks above $500–$520.

From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase.

The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which

The non-farm payrolls came in a bit softer than the whisper numbers, giving the “bad news is good news” crowd a reason to cheer. For

The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday.

Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.

The White House is out with damage control after Trump leaked the jobs numbers late yesterday on Truth Social. “Following the regular procedure of presidents

Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price was trading near the $90,000 mark on Friday

The cryptocurrency exchange reported sharp growth in automated trading as volatility narrowed across major crypto assets.

Friday was about the jobs report but the week ahead will see the market tilt towards earnings.. The S&P 500 is flirting with 7,000, yields

The bill came after a Polymarket user netted more than $400,000 on a contract related to the removal of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling concerns

The crypto market structure bill is unlikely to come up for a second vote in 2026 if it fails to pass in a vote next

Big banks aren’t debating crypto anymore — they’re building it. From tokenized cash to ETFs, Wall Street is quietly going onchain.

US December non-farm payrolls +50K vs +60K expected Canada employment change 8.2K versus -5.0 K estimate Japan’s Takaichi weighs calling a snap election for mid-February

Democratic leaders on key committees considering crypto market structure legislation are reportedly drawing a line in the sand over elected officials profiting off the industry.

Cryptocurrency index benchmarks and crypto index investment vehicles will grow in popularity as market complexity increases, analysts say.

New rules from Colombia’s tax authority require crypto service providers to collect and share user and transaction data.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record The number of Bitcoin addresses (bitcoin whales) holding at least 100 BTC

Bitcoin traders’ risk sentiment turned bullish, with the proof being in this week’s futures-led advance to $95,000. Will bulls make another attempt after retesting a

Crypto venture capitalists have tipped stablecoin card adoption to take off in 2026 after fintech startup Rain secured $250 million in funding to push stablecoin

Summary: Trump calls for 10% credit-card APR cap for one year, effective Jan 20, 2026. No enforcement detail: unclear if voluntary or government-mandated. Part of

Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.

A series of ads reportedly aired on Fox News, calling on the public to contact their senators to remove DeFi provisions from the CLARITY Act