The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto market structure in the United States.

US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.2 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts projecting annual inflows could reach $150 billion.

Cypherpunk Adam Back has frequently shot down claims that quantum computing will be a threat to Bitcoin anytime soon.

RBI reported to be selling USD/INR ‘heavily’ to support/smooth the rupee (INR) Westpac: softer November CPI reassures RBA, lowers risk of further rate hikes Goldman

In case you missed the release and the earlier headlines: DATA: Australian CPI November 2024 3.4% y/y Australian CPI slows to 3.4% in November, core

Ethereum developers have raised the blob limit for a second time in recent weeks, a move that will allow more transactions to be batched via

XRP is having an explosive start to the year, driven by strong ETF inflows, bullish sentiment, and declining exchange reserves.

Gold and silver, both seen as “stores of value,” briefly retook their positions as the two biggest assets by market cap. Bitcoin sits in the

An industry executive argues that generational wealth transfer could influence crypto adoption patterns over time.

US President Donald Trump says he will be impeached by the Democrats if the Republicans fail to win the midterms, which could galvanize resistance to

Prior -0.3%; revised to +0.3% Retail sales +1.1% vs +0.9% y/y expected Prior +0.9%; revised to +1.6% That’s a steep drop in retail sales, missing

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight is going to be the Eurozone Flash CPI report. Headline CPI Y/Y is expected at 2.0%

France December consumer confidence 90 vs 90 expected Prior 89 The reading marks a slight improvement in household sentiment, though continuing to rest well below

China gold reserves at the end of December: 74.15 million troy ounces ↑ In November: 74.12 million troy ounces China gold reserves value at the

Germany December construction PMI 50.3 Prior 45.2 That’s some positive news at least for the German economy, with the jump higher here driven by a

Prior 39.4 The decline in UK construction activity was less pronounced in December but it’s still a terrible end to the year for the sector.

RAKBank’s in-principle nod from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin adds a homegrown bank to the UAE’s stablecoin race.

Vitalik and Solana’s Yakovenko outline competing ideas about resilience, exposing deeper trade-offs between sovereignty, speed and economic design.

Barclays has invested in Ubyx, a US stablecoin clearing platform, marking a major move into regulated digital money and tokenized financial services.

Prior +2.1% Core CPI +2.3% vs +2.4% y/y expected Prior +2.4% Headline annual inflation eased slightly to hit the 2% mark with core annual inflation

The estimate is for the headline PMI reading to drop to 52.3, down from 52.6 in November. That will point to a further moderation in

Over the past decade, private equity has been reshaping one of the most personal corners of the economy: healthcare delivered at the local level. Few

Moody’s said stablecoins and tokenized deposits are evolving into institutional “digital cash,” with trillions in onchain settlement volume and billions in infrastructure investment.

The investment banking giant is seeking to capture additional yield from the proposed ETF’s Ether holdings via staking, as institutional investors launch more regulated crypto

Innovation thrives only when blockchain and crypto remain apolitical, compliant and interoperable, ensuring technology serves trust, not political agendas.

The reported divestment follows Nike’s closure of its digital collectibles unit and comes as market pressures continue to weigh on NFTs.

JPMorgan’s Kinexys unit is taking JPM Coin beyond its existing rails, planning a native launch of the US dollar deposit token on the Canton Network.

Headlines: Friday could be an important day for silver: double top or new record highs? Big risks for gold on Friday with US NFP and

Prior was -32K Goods-3K versus -19K last month Service +44K versus -13K last month small business +9K vs -120K prior (6 of the last 7

Dfns integrated Concordium’s layer-1 blockchain to add identity-verified wallets to its WaaS platform as institutions seek compliant Web3 adoption.

DeFi and smart contract-tied cryptocurrencies fell by over 66% during 2025, but analysts are pointing to maturing digital asset valuations due to incoming institutional capital.

CoinFlip unveiled a payroll-based crypto investing option as employers and policymakers explore broader access to digital assets and retirement-linked investing.

Bitcoin Magazine BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and the

The SEC is set to continue last year’s pro-crypto rulemaking, as the commission and other federal agencies are controlled solely by Republicans.

  Conference call and webcast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EST   TORONTO , Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) announced today its

MSCI’s rule change on newly issued shares reshapes passive demand, raising questions over how Bitcoin-linked treasury companies fund future BTC purchases.

Bitcoin Magazine Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto Rumble on Wednesday announced the launch of a new

Highest reading since October 2024 Business activity index 54.4 vs 52.6 prior Employment 52.0 vs 48.9 New orders57.9 vs 52.9 prior Prices paid 64.3 vs

Prior month revised: Job openings 7.449M (revised down -221K from 7.670M) JOLTS job openings: 7.145M, that is down -885K YoY Job openings rate: 4.3%, little

Prior was +0.2% Factory orders ex transport -0.2% vs +0.2% prior Durable goods orders -2.2% vs -2.2% prelim Nondefense capital goods orders ex air +0.5%

Prior was -1934K Gasoline +7702K vs +3186K exp Distillates +5594K vs +2109K exp The private data released late yesterday showed: Crude -2.8m Gasoline +4.4m Distillates

Bitcoin’s structure has turned bullish, yet traders are split on whether $100,000 could mark a bull expansion or bear continuation.

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration over the weekend has thrown a massive geopolitical wrench into the energy markets. While

Bitcoin reached its highest levels in nearly a month as risk assets and precious metals headed higher on the US-Venezuela catalyst.

Wu Blockchain reported the policy change listing Real-World Asset tokenization alongside stablecoins, ”air coins” and crypto mining as illegal in China.

The cash distribution stems from staking rewards earned after the fund enabled Ethereum staking in October.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood After remaining relatively sideways through the Christmas and New Year’s weeks, the bitcoin

Bitcoin and several major altcoins continued their march higher, indicating improving investor sentiment and sustained demand from the bulls.

Bitcoin Magazine Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? It seems that the U.S. Marshall Service (USMS) has

The Gemini Trust Company and parent company of Crypto.com sent millions of dollars to the Trump-supporting PAC in September and October.

Parcl’s native PRCL token surged over 100% following news of the partnership, which brings housing price indexes into prediction markets.

US December ISM manufacturing index 47.9 vs 48.4 expected Fed’s Kashkari: My guess is we’re close to neutral now London copper prices hit a fresh

Total NFT market capitalization dropped significantly in 2025, from about $9 billion in January 2025 to just over $2.7 billion in 2026.

Summary: Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index eased to 51.1 in December from 52.8 in November Flash reading: Australia preliminary December PMI: Manufacturing 52.2 (prior

While equity markets dominate headlines and retail investor attention, the bond market remains the largest, most influential capital market in the world, dwarfing global stock

Summary: Hong Kong PMI remains in expansion for fifth month, 51.9 in December vs. 52.9 in November Output and new orders grow at solid but

Summary: UK shop price inflation rose to 0.7% in December Food inflation accelerated while non-food prices fell Retailers warn higher wages and regulation may keep

Bitcoin mining electricity costs could fall if Venezuelan oil production increases, though it may take several years before the benefits are fully realized, Bitfinex analysts

Summary: Magnitude ~6.2–6.3 quake hits Shimane Prefecture Epicentre located in eastern Shimane Intensity recorded at upper-5 on Japan scale No tsunami warning issued Authorities monitoring

Major US crypto stocks soared on Monday as the wider crypto market mounted a comeback, with Bitcoin and Ether hitting three-week highs.

Goldman Sachs highlighted crypto firms building infrastructure over trading desks, seeing steady growth in tokenization and prediction markets.

Ethereum’s validator exit queue fell near zero for the first time since July as staking demand increased, led by BitMine’s aggressive accumulation.

Indian rupee eyes modest relief as dollar eases, pressures persist JPMorgan sees limited oil impact from Venezuela shift, upside depends on US role Japan monetary

The crypto-friendly Trump administration and Wall Street adoption will be two of the biggest drivers behind a Bitcoin rally to new highs in 2026, two

Inflation data is back on the menu but in all likelihood, it won’t do much to change the ECB outlook. As things stand, the central

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s a massive race for AI computing power, which could raise questions about how much will be left for crypto

Whales accumulated over $5.3 billion in Bitcoin since mid-December while retail traders took profits, creating bullish market conditions.

Investors would have been better off investing in the S&P500 than betting on US initial public offerings in 2025, with crypto and AI public debuts

The 10-year JGB auction earlier today went rather smoothly with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.30. That pointed to some demand from investors likely amid higher

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights will be the inflation reports for France and Germany. The French HICP Y/Y is expected at

Institutional Bitcoin purchases exceeded newly mined supply for eight consecutive days, a signal that has historically preceded major BTC price upside.

Prior +0.9% HICP +0.7% vs +0.8% y/y expected Prior +0.8% France’s headline annual inflation eased slightly in December to 0.8%. But looking at the breakdown,

Prior 55.0 Composite PMI 50.3 vs 53.8 expected Prior 53.8 Key findings: Activity growth moderates, despite stronger rise in new business Inflationary pressures cool Confidence

Prior 55.6 Composite PMI 55.6 Prior 55.1 The headline reading is a 12-month high and reflects a divergence in trend in Spain’s manufacturing and services

Prior 51.4 Composite PMI 50.0 vs 50.1 prelim Prior 50.4 The French services sector and overall business activity slumped to stagnation towards the end of

Prior 53.1 Final Composite PMI 51.3 vs 51.5 prelim Prior 52.4 Key findings: Business expectations drop to lowest since last April Comment: Commenting on the

Prior 53.6 Composite PMI 51.5 vs 51.9 prelim Prior 52.8 Both the services and composite readings are three-month lows as overall business activity in the

There’s only a couple out for now and I will update the list below as and when the releases come about, which tend to be

The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike.

Prior 51.3 Final Composite PMI 51.4 vs 52.1 prelim Prior 51.2 Key findings: Business activity expansion remains marginal Renewed upturn in new orders Input cost

A migration flaw affecting older wallet setups can wipe local wallet files under specific conditions, prompting developers to pull recent releases.

Venezuela’s early crypto adoption and gold-to-Bitcoin conversion speculation raise questions about a $60 billion reserve, though analysts have found no proof.

As private markets grapple with persistent illiquidity, rising interest rates and tighter bank lending standards, a new class of blockchain-based credit instruments is emerging as

BitMEX is rolling out 24/7 Equity Perps that use crypto as collateral for exposure to major US stocks and indexes, as exchanges from Bitget to

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have hauled in $1.1 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts pointing to a new year “clean-slate effect”

Polymarket updated its documentation to show taker-only fees on short-term crypto markets, with proceeds redistributed to market makers as liquidity rebates.

ASX 200 braces for impact with Australia’s CPI release: How is the market likely to react? AUDUSD Technical Analysis: Big day for Australia tomorrow with

The investment banking giant’s filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs follow an uptick in investor demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles, driven by the new

Prior +2.3% HICP +2.0% vs +2.2% y/y expected Prior +2.6% Core CPI Y/Y 2.4% vs 2.7% prior Full report here Big downside surprise in German

Telegram’s H1 2025 revenue climbed 65% to $870 million, while Toncoin write-downs and $500 million in frozen bonds have added pressure.

Prelim was 52.9 Prior was 54.1 Composite PMI 52.7 vs 53.0 prelim (54.1 prior Business activity growth slowed to an eight-month low of 52.5 in

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley has filed with U.S. regulators to launch a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund,

Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds Bitcoin began 2026 with some renewed strength, climbing roughly 8% since the

Bitcoin hovered near 2026 highs into the weekly close as traders positioned for potential volatility once traditional markets reopen following US-Venezuela developments.

The Japanese yen is commonly used by macroeconomic investors to carry out levered bets because of its artificially low interest rates.

The altcoin market is set to rally, based on technical analysis showing altcoins trading above critical support levels formed in October.

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The sentiment among crypto investors has oscillated between “fear” and “extreme fear” since the market flash crash on October 10, 2025.

The economic and event calendar in Asia for today is a light one, with the December manufacturing PMI due from Japan and the Rating Dog

Summary: Japan’s manufacturing PMI returned to neutral territory in December New orders fell at the slowest pace in 19 months Output stabilised and employment growth

Suymmary: Trump reaffirmed US control over post-Maduro Venezuela US says it is working with newly sworn-in leaders in Caracas Washington will not invest in Venezuela,

Nobel Prize-winning Bitcoiner María Corina Machado is one of three looking to replace Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s president after he was captured on Saturday.

Summary: China services PMI remained in expansion but slowed further in December New orders grew at the weakest pace in six months Export services demand

Summary: Nomura expects China EV demand to cool further in 2026 New subsidy policy signals tighter support for auto sector Mass-market models seen most vulnerable

Transaction volume jumped nearly 300% as memecoin market capitalization rose more than 23%, rebounding sharply from late-2025 lows across the sector overall.

Key metrics tracking the development of Bitcoin Core show 2025 was a good year for the blockchain, with more developers contributing more code, says Jameson

Summary: China unveiled an early batch of 2026 infrastructure projects worth ~295 bn yuan Funds target transport, water, energy and security-related projects Spending aims to

Ethereum processed $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during Q4, nearly double Q2’s volume, while active addresses and daily transactions peaked.

Ethereum’s co-founder says PeerDAS and zkEVMs have solved crypto’s scalability vs. security vs. decentralization trade-off.

Recap: BOJ’s Ueda signals more rate hikes as wage–price cycle strengthens Bitcoin rises as PwC leans into crypto on US regulatory shift ICYMI: China front-loads

Bitcoin rose toward $93,000 as Donald Trump made remarks suggesting tougher action on Colombia and Mexico following the US operation in Venezuela.

The amount of crypto sent to Binance rose in the past week, but CryptoOnchain says the other side of the trade, the buyers, are yet

Dune Analytics data reveals a surge from $14.6 million to $91.3 million in net spend across Visa’s key crypto cards, led by EtherFi, in 2025. 

PwC’s CEO says clearer US crypto rules and stablecoin legislation pushed the firm to expand its digital asset services.

ESG researcher Daniel Batten says peer-reviewed studies challenge claims that Bitcoin mining destabilizes power grids or raises electricity costs.

It’s all playing out well for precious metals to start the new year thus far. Gold and silver are once again in the spotlight today

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

Expresses grave concern over US seizing Maduro US actions violate international law Calls on US to immediately release Maduro China is closely following the security

Swiss manufacturing activity slumped hard towards the end of last year, with both output and new orders struggling and dipping further. A point to note

January’s unlock calendar is heavily concentrated, with four major projects accounting for more than one-third of all tokens set to enter circulation.

Mortgage approvals 64,530 vs 65,010 prior Net consumer credit £2.08 billion vs £1.71 billion prior Overall, net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to

Bitcoin hit $93,000 for the first time in almost a month on Venezuela volatility, but BTC price forecasts include a sweep of $80,000 lows.

Altcoins, led by Ether, XRP and Solana, drove crypto ETP growth in 2025, while Bitcoin fund inflows fell 35%.

Bank of America will enable advisers across Merrill and its private bank to recommend four spot Bitcoin ETFs, expanding beyond client-led access.

In a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of geopolitical tensions, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a military raid

According to SlowMist, attackers are impersonating MetaMask, aiming to steal users’ secret recovery phrases.

The immediate reaction in markets to the whole Venezuela situation was reflected in oil prices earlier today. But as we have always seen in the

Japan’s finance minister signaled that crypto’s future lies inside regulated exchanges as Japan advances tax, disclosure and market reforms.

Starknet, an Ethereum ZK‑rollup network used for decentralized finance and gaming, is facing mainnet downtime following previous outages in 2025.

Headlines: China and Russia response the next thing to watch on the Venezuela situation Oil prices fall as US captures Maduro, Trump orders companies to

XRP price gained in the first five days of 2026 as chart breakouts and steady ETF inflows produced targets near $3, with longer-term projections as

How an onchain investigator linked a Coinbase impersonation scam to $2 million in losses and why social engineering remains the real risk.

Global-e, a payment platform integrated by Ledger in 2023, suffered a data breach affecting some of the wallet’s customers.

Strategy bought 1,283 BTC for $116 million, lifting holdings above 673,000 BTC, while reporting a $17.4 billion unrealized Q4 loss in an SEC filing Monday.

Prior was 48.2 Prices paid 58.5 vs 57.0 expected (58.5 prior) Employment 44.9 vs 44.0 prior New orders 47.7 vs 47.4 prior A miserable year

Global financial markets are approaching a structural inflection point, one that could permanently change how capital is accessed, traded and valued. Major stock exchanges are

The company continued to diversify into the AI and high-performance computing sectors in 2025, with major deals and credit expansions.

The first block was mined and added to the Bitcoin ledger on Jan. 3, 2009, by pseudonymous cryptographer Satoshi Nakamoto.

Risk-on asset markets tend to react negatively to geopolitical shocks, macroeconomic turmoil, and other negative news events.

On the first trading day of 2026, US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest net inflow day in 35 trading days.

A $400,000 Polymarket wager tied to Maduro’s capture has prompted Ritchie Torres to propose legislation restricting insider trading on political prediction markets.

The chances of Bitcoin’s price tumbling in the aftermath of the US military’s attack on Venezuela are “relatively slim,” according to a crypto analyst.

Coinbase has halted peso-based USDC on- and off-ramps in Argentina less than a year after launch, citing a review of local operations while keeping crypto

An analysis of “wrench attacks” shows physical assaults against crypto holders are increasing in number and severity, with Europe and Asia seeing the sharpest rise.

Crypto billionaires in California are threatening to leave the state, but are they ready to make good on their promise, or is an impending wealth