Bitcoin ETFs come into year ‘like a lion’: 600% surge at current pace
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.
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CLARITY Act headed for markup next week: Senator Tim Scott
It comes just weeks after White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks said the CLARITY Act was set for a Senate markup in January.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto
New-year allocations support bitcoin prices as leverage cools and volatility expectations rise.
US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’
The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate for a crypto market structure bill to put a ban on exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins.
Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’
Bitchat developer Calle boldly said, “You can’t stop us” after Uganda threatened to block Bitchat ahead of elections next week.
DeFi, ethics disputes remain in Senate crypto bill ahead of Jan. 15 vote
The Senate is approaching a potential markup that may advance crypto legislation to a vote, and industry insiders are amassing for a lobbying push this week.
Global Index Maker MSCI Defers Decision on Dropping Crypto-Focused Companies
MSCI will keep crypto-heavy firms in its indexes through February, deferring changes after investor feedback raised classification concerns.
Senate Republicans Schedule Crypto Bill Vote Despite Divide on Key Issues
The Senate Banking Committee will vote on its crypto market structure bill next week, even as Democrats and Republicans still appear far apart on major sticking points.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy catches a break from MSCI, but analysts caution fight isn’t over yet
MSCI won’t drop firms like Strategy from indexes yet, but a broader rule change may still be on the table
A Nice Place to Take Your AI on a Date? New York’s Got That
EVA AI is launching a pop-up Café where users can dine with their AI companion, even as experts caution against substituting human connection.
Stablecoin Titan Tether Wants Gold to Be Used for Everyday Payments—Here’s How
Tether moved to establish a new unit of account for gold, arguing that transactions denominated in “Scudo” could simplify digital payments.
Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens
A protocol-level flaw allowed assets to be duplicated rather than minted, prompting a network halt and a governance-led recovery process.
Bullish for Strategy? MSCI keeps digital asset treasury companies in indexes
MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms.
Bitcoin miner using compute heat to supplement Canadian greenhouses
Canaan‘s pilot program will use the miner‘s liquid cooling systems to supplement the power needed to heat intake water for the greenhouses, helping grow tomatoes.
Strategy surges 6% on MSCI decision not to exclude DATs from indexes
Shares of the Michael Saylor-led firm had been under pressure not just from weak bitcoin prices, but also the chance that the indexing giant might exclude DATs from its indexes.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Dumped Nearly $200 Million in BTC
Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms netted nearly $200 million in proceeds from BTC sales in November and December.
Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund
The Solana-native token is backed by USDtb and USDC and is designed to serve as a settlement asset across Jupiter’s DeFi stack.
Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally
Bitcoin and ether are off to a strong start this year, and Bitwise says the path to new highs hinges on market stability, U.S. legislation and calm equities.
Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled
The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency will join investment company SUI Group’s board and support the company’s treasury strategy.
Bitcoin liquidation data point to ‘absurd’ potential rally to $100K: Analyst
Bitcoin’s liquidation map is still heavily biased toward a downside liquidity sweet, but a swift rally to $100,000 could quickly turn the tables in the bulls’ favor.
Bitcoin ETFs Just Had Their Best Day in Months as Crypto Market Rebounds
Bitcoin ETFs hit $697 million in single-day inflows as Morgan Stanley enters the race with new BTC and Solana fund filings.
How to stay safe after the Ledger leak: experts urge privacy first
Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach.
EU Calls Grok’s Child Images ‘Illegal’ as Global Crackdown Intensifies
The European Commission called Grok’s AI-generated child images “illegal” and “disgusting” as countries start cracking down on Elon Musk’s chatbot.
US crypto market structure bill could be delayed until 2027: Report
The midterm elections in November could cause some Senate Democrats to withhold support for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act due to conflict of interest concerns.
U.S. Senate back to crypto talks as industry’s make-or-break bill faces time crunch
Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week.
Bitcoin Giant Strategy’s ‘Premium’ Nearly Vanished Last Year—Analysts Expect a Comeback
Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss in the fourth quarter.
ETH price taps $3.3K: Here’s what must happen for another 20% rally
ETH’s price chart shows a confirmed double bottom pattern with a $3,900 price target. Here are the necessary factors to make it happen.
‘Like sats for Bitcoin’: Tether creates tiny gold unit as onchain demand grows
The stablecoin issuer says its Scudo unit could make gold easier to transact digitally as prices surge and institutional demand accelerates.
Polkadot’s DOT declines in U.S. afternoon selloff
The technical breakdown erased earlier gains as DOT plunged through $2.19 support on heavy volume.
Crypto starts 2026 STRONG! Venezuela Impacts on the market! Lighter TGE reactions!
The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients … Read more