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.
Prior was +6.1% Prices m/m -0.6% vs +0.3% expected Prior m/m +0.9% Raw materials price index: Prices y/y +6.4% vs +6.4% prior Prices m/m +0.3%
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or
Trump at Davos: Greenland, Growth, and AI Set the Tone for Markets Trump used his Davos speech to send three signals markets care about: Greenland:
The Bank of Italy’s Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat
One of Argentina’s longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to drive a decade‑long boom in tokenized money across Latin
We are ‘very much into’ nuclear energy We will double domestic steel production over the next four months Venezuela will do fantastically well I want
Bitcoin Magazine ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong challenged skepticism earlier today toward Bitcoin
Crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger design, said Aleo’s Yaya Fanusie.
Pending home sales Pending home sales -9.3% vs +0.4% expected The index 71.8 vs 79.2 prior All regions saw drops with the Midwest as the
Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation “very soon” and a doubling of the Dow Jones.
Trump made the trip to Davos and spoke for nearly and hour-and-a-half and it was the usual song and dance. It was more of a
Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody.
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Well, the bitcoin price action was looking quite
The partnership builds upon previous work Bermuda’s government has done to attract crypto companies, including the passage of a comprehensive regulatory framework in 2018.
It’s been a rough start to the year for natural gas as prices have fallen back to October levels but help is on the way
Approved with 99.89% support, the proposal updates issuance and buyback parameters that govern how INJ is removed from circulation over time.
Boris Vujcic selected as ECB Vice President Canada December CPI 2.4% y/y vs 2.2% expected Deutsche Bank sees US dollar risks around the Greenland noise
Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but spot ETF outflows and rising geopolitical tensions threaten to weaken the resistance. Will traders pile into the dip?
New Zealand’s services sector has emerged from a prolonged slump, adding to signs that domestic growth momentum is rebuilding into 2026. Summary: Services sector expanded
There is a report that Trump concedes ‘bad information’ on Greenland troop moves, opening path to de-escalation. Trump’s concession on Greenland troop deployments hints at
Trove shocked the community last week with a last-minute decision to pivot its perps DEX from Hyperliquid to Solana, a move that upset many of
MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.
Beijing is signalling tougher oversight of price wars and fresh support for consolidation as it reshapes industrial competition. Summary: NDRC vows crackdown on “disorderly” low-price
Memecoin trading volume briefly spiked to $5.6 billion on Monday, with analysts suggesting speculative momentum for memecoins may have now cooled.
China’s rapid US soybean buying meets a near-term trade goal, but future demand hinges on price, politics and Brazilian supply. Summary: China bought about 12m
Glassnode data shows Bitcoin spot volumes are rising while sell pressure is easing, though demand remains fragile as Bitcoin fell under $93,000.
BOJ signals readiness for more rate hikes as yen weakness fuels inflation risks Citi downgrades European stocks on Greenland tariff tension China meets trade pledge
Trading volumes in prediction markets are higher than ever, with Monday seeing a record $814.2 million worth of trades placed on Kalshi, Polymarket and other
Pump Fund will kick off with a hackathon and back up to 12 projects at $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation.
Geopolitical tensions remain at the forefront as Trump raised the stakes on the whole Greenland situation over the weekend. In case you missed it, he
Putin has been invited to join ‘Board of Peace’ I will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne; Macron will join ‘Board of
A security researcher claims Ethereum’s recent network surge could be linked to address poisoning attacks that are exploiting low gas fees on Ethereum.
Pendle will begin to slowly phase out its governance token vePENDLE and replace it with sPENDLE this month, offering a more flexible model it hopes
CryptoQuant found that large custody wallets accumulated $53 billion in Bitcoin over 12 months, suggesting that institutional demand for Bitcoin hasn’t gone away.
Prior 5.1% Employment change 82k vs 30k expected Prior -16k Average weekly earnings +4.7% vs +4.6% 3m/y expected Prior +4.7%; revised to +4.8% Average weekly
German producer prices saw an average annual decline of 1.2% in 2025, once again exhibiting a decline for a second year running. However, there is
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK employment report. The data came mostly in line with expectations, so the reaction
What Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals The worst thing other countries can do is to escalate trade
A long-dormant Satoshi‑era wallet suddenly moved 909.38 BTC, now worth about $84.6 million, highlighting how dramatically early Bitcoin prices differ from today’s valuations
Gold hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and trade-war fears continued to push investors toward safe-haven assets.
Precious metals are not the only thing that is melting up this week. Global bonds yields are also surging higher but the standout is the
Bitcoin failed to break out from its macro trading range, according to analysis, with new BTC price targets including a return to sub-$60,000 levels.
The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.
Bitcoin bulls defend $90,000 as Hash Ribbons and Fear and Greed Index flash buy signals, hinting at a potential rally.
Insider trading is hard to curb on non-KYC prediction markets, but even identity checks do not fully eliminate abuse, according to Messari’s Austin Weiler.
The moves highlight growing uncertainty over whether crypto prediction markets are to be treated as finance or gambling.
South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.
The top nine wallets controlled nearly 60% of voting power in WLFI’s USD1 governance vote, raising questions about insider influence as locked holders were unable
Passive crypto hoarding exposes DATs to compliance risks while missing opportunities to provide patient capital. DAT 2.0 invests in infrastructure supporting ecosystem longevity.
BoE Governor Bailey warns that the loss of Fed independence risks spillover effects The S&P 500 falls to new lows as risk aversion dominates: Will
The policy paper argues that access to capital markets, rather than income or banking, now defines who can build wealth and says tokenization could widen
Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.
Strategy acquired 22,305 BTC last week at about $95,284 per coin, lifting its holdings to 709,715 BTC.
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin, has
Bloomberg reports that the Danish pension fund AkademikerPension will unload its $100 million position in US Treasuries by the end of the month. The fund
It’s another Decision Day at the US Supreme Court. The first two this year have seen the Supreme Court rule on things that weren’t tariffs
The waiting game continues as the US Supreme Court released two decisions today but neither were on tariffs. This means it could be until at
Bitcoin sellers entered at the Wall Street open to drive BTC price action below $90,000, but a six-figure price target stayed in play.
The feature allows non-technical teams to conduct onchain investigations and compliance analyses without relying on custom code.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000 Bitcoin price fell sharply over the past 36 hours, sliding more than
The market is voting that Trump has misplayed his hand on Greenland. Opposition is lining up in a strong way, including in the United States.
A third-party e-commerce breach exposed order data, enabling phishing attempts without compromising Ledger wallets or self-custody systems.
SOL price slipped under $130, but whale accumulation amid declining supply on exchanges and strengthening on-chain metrics point to a potential for recovery.
The expanded prohibition on stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act makes the US dollar less competitive than the digital yuan, Scaramucci said.
Overregulation of the crypto industry would negatively impact markets and gut decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Michaël van de Poppe.
At least 10 people were killed and more than 25 seriously injured after two high-speed trains derailed near Córdoba, close to Adamuz, on January 18.
US futures trade on Globex will be disrupted for the Martin Luther King Jr. hoiliday on January 19. See the (Partial) Screenshot from the CME
Just posting this data, I’ll be back with more separately on this. Machinery Orders (YoY) (Nov) -6.4% expected +4.9%, prior +12.5% (MoM) (Nov) -11.0% expected
Summary: UK asking prices rise 2.8% m/m, biggest January jump on record Prices now 0.5% higher y/y after recent weakness Housing supply at highest seasonal
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes Nearly $4,000 in Two Hour Market Sell-Off The bitcoin price plunged nearly $4,000 in a sharp evening sell-off after President
Summary: Japan election boosts chances of consumption tax cut LDP and opposition back temporary removal of food tax 10-year JGB yield hits highest level since
China December 2025 new home prices -0.4% m/m prior -0.4% -2.7% y/y prior -2.4% China December 2025 used home prices -0.7% m/m prior -0.7% The
This will be in relation to the snap election expected. Just noting this. Earlier: Japan election raises odds of sales tax cut, bond yields jump
The TROVE token generation event is still scheduled to proceed on Monday, despite the sudden pivot to Solana.
Added: China Q4 GDP slows to three-year low despite hitting 2025 growth target China factory output accelerates as retail sales and investment lag – recap
Summary: New home prices fall 0.4% m/m, 2.7% y/y in December Annual decline fastest in five months Majority of cities continue to record price falls
Summary: Q4 GDP slows to 4.5% y/y, weakest in three years Full-year 2025 growth hits 5.0% target Export strength offsets weak domestic demand Property slump
I popped up the data earlier: China data: Q4 GDP 4.5% y/y (expected 4.4%), Dec retail sales +0.9% y/y (expected 1.2%) See the screenshot above
The Nasdaq-listed Canaan must get its share price to close above $1 for at least 10 trading days in a row to avoid being removed
