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MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

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 its initial backers.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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?

Approved with 99.89% support, the proposal updates issuance and buyback parameters that govern how INJ is removed from circulation over time.

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.

One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected.

Bitcoin’s drop to $92,000 was the result of leverage being flushed out and overoptimistic investor sentiment being reset. The real key is whether bulls buy the dip.

The London-based financial technology company is pushing deeper into Latin America as regional competition among digital banks heats up.

Bitcoin and altcoins lost part of their recent gains after the US trade war with various European countries resumed, prompting some traders to reduce risk and watch from the sidelines.

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.

Can Bitcoin mining heat grow food? A Manitoba pilot explores using crypto server heat to cut greenhouse energy costs and emissions.

XRP price plunged below $2 amid a market-wide sell-off as strong spot ETF inflows and a surge in XRP Ledger transactions failed to lift investor sentiment.

The platform remains subject to regulatory approval and would mark a cautious step toward onchain markets.

India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report.

Bitcoin faces rising downside risk as macro pressure and weak technicals point to a possible drop toward $80,000 on a rising-wedge breakdown.

South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap.

Cross-chain bridges concentrate risk and centralize trust, creating vulnerabilities that could trigger a systemic crypto crisis under stressed market conditions.

The decentralized perpetuals exchange said multiple core services were affected as it worked through a rollback and recovery process.

Bitcoin drove 71% of last week’s $2.17 billion in crypto fund inflows, while Ether and Solana held up despite US CLARITY Act proposals to restrict stablecoin yields.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says DAOs must move beyond simple token-voting treasuries and be redesigned to power core infrastructure like oracles and onchain courts.

Despite Ether’s rejection from $3,400, data suggested that ETH price could see a sustained recovery over the next few weeks, as long as a key support level held.

Blockchain data showed that stolen Bitcoin was bridged to Ethereum, fragmented into multiple wallets and later routed into the crypto mixer.

The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association is backing the OECD’s CARF and tougher tax transparency, but wants lighter treatment and more flexible recordkeeping.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins.

Range-bound price action continues within a familiar cycle pattern.

The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets.

Bitcoin funds took in $1.55 billion while ethereum and solana added $496 million and $45.5 million, respectively.

In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immunefi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise.

Bitcoin mining difficulty set for a 4% decline, the seventh negative adjustment in the past eight.

Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero.

South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets.

He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance.

Odds of bitcoin rising to $100,000 by the end of January plunged on the Polymarket, highlighting how the token is trading more like a risk asset than "digital gold."

Crypto prices fell alongside global equities after reports the EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host.

The perpetual preferred equity, SATA, moved above $100, giving Strive access to at-the-market issuance.

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets.

Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.

A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation.

The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long.

Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming.

Traders are watching $0.127 as near-term support, with $0.137 now the key level DOGE must reclaim to stabilize.

Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.

Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure.

Restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake is doubling down on Bitcoin after crediting the crypto asset with driving rising sales last year.

Bitcoin retreats to $93K as the crypto market corrects from last week's spike. The golden cross hangs in the balance as price falls back below the EMA50 mark.

The price of Bitcoin plunged to $0 on Paradex's perps exchange, leading to a liquidation cascade that required a chain rollback.

The New York Stock Exchange is developing a tokenized securities platform that will allow for 24/7 settlement of trades.

Customs officials referred three Chinese nationals to prosecutors over an alleged cross-border crypto laundering scheme.

Bitcoin ETFs led with $1.42 billion worth of investments as digital asset funds saw their highest inflows since October last week.

Buterin argued that DAOs are currently “inefficient” and “vulnerable to capture,” calling for solutions based on ZK-proofs.

The privacy coin category posted gains amid a broad market sell-off, as experts cite growing demand for "defensive" assets.

From ethics violations to billion-dollar family profits, Trump's crypto ventures have triggered legislative warfare and industry backlash.

Ethereum is seeing record transaction activity and lower fees as staking remains steady, showing the network’s durability and stability.

Analysts say the resurgence in U.S.-EU trade war tensions has driven Bitcoin’s drop as U.S. markets remain closed for a public holiday.

Binance Australia has reopened direct dollar deposits and withdrawals after more than two years of disrupted banking access.

Economists and technologists say AI hype obscures displacement, infrastructure costs, and uneven gains.

The financial giant says it's open to interoperability

Sports contracts recently accounted for 91% of trading volume on Kalshi.

Advocates for the incarcerated Samourai Wallet developers have argued that the DOJ liquidated the Bitcoin funds against the president’s wishes.

The price of Bitcoin is down today, but BTC also just flashed its most-watched bullish signal. Is a recovery rally on the way?

Bitcoin miner Canaan faces Nasdaq delisting deadline as shares languish below $1 despite major hardware order and brief October rally.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market cooled after a busy week on Capitol Hill

A new app store crackdown has landed in South Korea as lawmakers formalize a framework for tokenized securities.

The Wikimedia Foundation said it has inked agreements with Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta to use its content for training LLMs.

It's a massive bet on Mr. Beast—but arguably more bullish for the future of BMNR.

Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's 2026 Outlook report.

The CRYPTO Act would criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses, with penalties escalating to felony charges and up to 15 years in prison.

Hachette and Cengage allege Google bypassed licensing to train Gemini, calling it “historic copyright infringement.”

Bitcoin is increasingly trading on fiscal and regulatory signals as policy-driven liquidity expectations reshape market behavior in 2026.

Nexo faces fresh headwinds as California regulators take action against the digital assets platform for the second time in three years.

The sentencing of a Utah man links investor fraud and unlicensed cash-to-crypto activity under the same prosecution.

Excerpts warn how the demos using Kling’s Motion Control AI spotlight new risks as full-body identity swaps flood social media.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking

Crypto majors fall for first time in 2026; BTC at $92k. Morgan Stanley files for BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs. US Senate schedules key vote for crypto market structure bill for next week. Hyperliquid releases progress map, leads to speculation of next airdrop. Nike announced it has sold off RTFKT; Clone X jump 250%. Crypto majors fell yesterday for the first time in 2026; BTC 2% at $92,000; ETH -1% at $3,210, SOL -1% at $138; XRP. 5% to $2.24. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee scheduled a key vote on the crypto market-structure bill next week. Ethereum network usage hit

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 with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed

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 with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed

The global crypto market cap hit $3.16t (+1.5%) with majors trading higher; btc +2% at $93,000; eth +1% at $3,175, bnb +2.5% at $906, sol +1% at $135. Virtuals (+24%), render (_17%), btt (+11%) and fet (+11%) led top movers. The btc etfs saw $471m in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, the highest single-day total since nov 11. Sec commissioner caroline crenshaw officially departed the agency on jan 2nd, leaving behind an all-republican commission. Big 4 firm pwc announced it will go deeper into crypto with a focus on stablecoins and payments.

Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh tells Decrypt how the platform is evolving from a crypto wallet to a everyday finance app that seamlessly integrates crypto with TradFi, building on its vision of "Crypto for Everyone." - (Sponsored post by Bitget Wallet)

Btc: 87k (0%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2975 (1%) | bnb: 855 (+1%) | sol: 124 (0%). Tom Lee bought another $130M in ETH for Christmas, and still holds $1B in cash heading into the new year. REKT drinks and WorldStarHipHop tease collab. BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets. Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC. Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash. Onchain Perpetuals Top $1T Monthly Volume as Crypto Traders Chase Leverage. South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Delayed as Stablecoin Rules Face

Btc: 87k (-1%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2953 (-3%) | bnb: 853 (-1%) | sol: 124 (-3%). The White Whale goes almost 15x in a week, from $5m to $71m mcap. Lighter TGE rumours stirring. YouTuber Nick Shirley reveals mass fraud in Minnesota daycare system. Gold & Silver prices see huge dump

Charles Hoskinson explains the "poisoned transaction" Cardano hack that took place back in November, and how it split the chain in two: “I don’t wanna have figure out, like, ‘How do we reimburse all these guys?’ They were honestly following the protocol, their nodes didn’t understand that there was a split.”

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson talks hash vs lattice-based cryptography, and how November's “poisoned transaction” hack could have destroyed Cardano if they were BFT-based “Ethereum is embracing STARKs and hash-based crypto. [Cardano is] embracing lattice-based crypto on our side. You know, it’s Blu-ray vs HD DVD, we’ll see which one the market picks.”

Brand news lifted expectations, but liquidity and volume told a different story for PENGU.

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Major macro events this week make it a crucial timestamp for BTC.

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Litecoin retraces 6.54% in the past 24 hours, despite $2M in ETF inflows.

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The New York Stock Exchange is developing a tokenized securities platform that would allow 24/7 trading of U.S.-listed equities and ETFs.

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Traders looking to buy would want a reclaim of $0.150 to signal strength from the bullish side.

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XRP’s market structure is starting to mirror early 2022, with newer participants entering at lower prices, while earlier buyers remain underwater.

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Dash stayed elevated while the market slipped, but ONE level still decides what comes next.

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Global liquidity rises, yet Bitcoin trades cautiously amid ETF flow volatility.

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TRUMP trades near key support, with traders split between short-term bearish bets and longer-term accumulation.

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PancakeSwap’s community has unanimously backed a proposal to reduce CAKE’s maximum supply to 400 million, further tightening long-term issuance.

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A geopolitical tariff shock tied to Greenland sent gold soaring and crypto tumbling.

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