Bitcoin hovers with a dramatic flair on Jan. 12, 2026, pulling a sideways stunt between $90,090 and $92,392—just enough to keep traders guessing and algorithms twitching. But the real intrigue is in the charts, where momentum flares, fades, and signals that bitcoin just might be plotting its next move in secret. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin’s …
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The first full trading week of January delivered a sharp divergence across crypto ETFs, with bitcoin and ether ending in net outflows while solana and XRP quietly extended their momentum. Fund-level flows revealed shifting investor preferences as risk appetite narrowed rather than disappeared. Volatility Defines Crypto ETFs in Early January The week opened with optimism …
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Illicit crypto asset inflows hit a record $158 billion last year, according to a new report. The inflows represent a 145% jump from $64.5 billion in 2024, ending a multi-year decline and reaching the highest level in five years, says TRM Labs. The illicit transactions were driven by sanctioned entities, fraud and hacks, with ransomware …
H100 Group signs a letter of intent to buy Future Holdings, expanding its Bitcoin treasury operations into Switzerland. On January 12, H100 Group AB announced a non‑binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Future Holdings AG, a Swiss‑based Bitcoin treasury firm, for an estimated $750k (CHF 600,000) comprising cash and newly issued H100 shares. The deal …
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes a new cryptographic paradigm will emerge to overcome the privacy limitations inherent to bitcoin and gold. He emphasized that this is needed to create assets that are “not easily disclosed.” Chamath Palihapitiya Raises the Problem of Bitcoin’s Lack of Privacy The issue of bitcoin’s lack of privacy has been raised as …
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TRM’s 2026 Crypto Crime Report shows illicit crypto volume hit a record $158 billion in 2025, reversing a multi‑year decline. On January 10, TRM released key insights from its upcoming 2026 Crypto Crime Report, revealing that illicit cryptocurrency inflows reached an all‑time high of $158 billion in 2025, a 145% increase from the previous year. The …
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Analysts attributed these movements to developing geopolitical events in Venezuela and Iran, and to the DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which was interpreted as a blow to the institution’s independence. Gold crossed the $4,600 mark, and the dollar index fell to 99 early Monday. Markets Fly to Gold’s Safety as Fed Chair Jerome Powell …
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Bitcoin ended 2025 in the red, but mining stocks surged. A data-driven look at what changed, who outperformed, and why timing matters. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on Jan. 9, 2026, by Cindy Feng. …
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A serial crypto architect Koichi Hatta argues that the debate between centralized teams and DAOs is a matter of timing rather than a moral choice. He views early-stage centralization as “scaffolding”—necessary for fast, coordinated execution and security during a protocol’s infancy. The Scaffolding Theory of Governance In the volatile landscape of decentralized finance, the word …
New data suggests China’s yuan could reportedly be extremely undervalued against the US dollar. Brad Setser, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as Goldman Sachs analyst Teresa Alves, both predict the yuan is currently undervalued against the dollar, reports the Wall Street Journal. While Setser predicted the yuan could be …
Key takeaways from the Abu Dhabi Finance Week panel conversation in December. At Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, conversations on capital efficiency consistently returned to the same question – whether today’s market infrastructure is actually built to support it. On a panel focused on building the rails for tokenized leverage, Redwan Meslem, Executive Director of …
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that tokenized stocks will bring “so many opportunities,” predicting a similar adoption curve to stablecoins. Armstrong Says There’s ‘Lots Of People In The World Who Would Love To Buy Tesla and Nvidia’ In a discussion with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Armstrong, head of the largest crypto exchange in the …
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According to a New York Times report, the probe is related to the renovations that the institution is carrying out involving historic office buildings. Nonetheless, Fed Chair Jerome Powell alleged that this investigation was related to his divergence on monetary policy with the current administration. DOJ Probes Federal Reserve on Renovations Testimony, Powell Alleges Trump’s …
Tennessee has issued cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com and two of the biggest prediction market platforms, requesting the companies to shut down services for customers in the state. Regulatory Concerns Prompt State Regulators To Threaten Firms With Fines for Failure to Comply With Demands The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council has sent cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, …
Senate crypto market structure votes could unlock long-awaited federal clarity or freeze progress, with bipartisan momentum building as key committees weigh bills that may shape token rules, SEC authority, and crypto adoption in the U.S. this year. Senate Votes Loom as Crypto Regulation Hits Pivotal Moment Digital asset research and investment firm Galaxy shared on …
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