Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Members of the U.S. government have denied reports that bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was liquidated in violation of President Trump’s executive order mandating the retention of government-held bitcoin. In a brief statement on X […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles — 15 Jan 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a newly released Messari research report examining the platform’s evolving market structure and growth drivers. The report highlights the rapid scaling of Bitget’s UEX model, driven by the expansion of […]

We’re thrilled to announce that ROLL is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ROLL trading is live as of January 16, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

Brandon LaRoque kept his life savings in a cryptocurrency account. One morning, as he went to check his balance, he discovered that it was all missing …

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trying to base on higher timeframes as Cantonese Cat points to a potential inverse head-and-shoulders on the daily, with price compressing just beneath a defined resistance shelf while holding a nearby demand zone. Dogecoin Breakout Could Target $0.19 In a daily chart (DOGE/USD, Binance) shared via X on Jan. 16, Cantonese Cat […]

Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within months. “Gold: shorter-term target still […]

As Bitcoin regains strength and altcoin trading activity increases, investor focus is gradually shifting away from established assets and toward early-stage crypto projects. The phrase trending cryptos in 2026 is increasingly associated with presales that are nearing completion, presenting defined pricing structures and time-sensitive entry conditions rather than long-term uncertainty. In recent weeks, analysts and […]

TLDR: Megatel Homes launches the MegPrime token after receiving a “no-action” letter from the SEC. Newrez will allow the use of digital assets for mortgage risk assessment starting in February 2026. New regulation under the Trump administration facilitates the integration of digital assets into housing. The convergence between digital finance and physical property has reached […]

While the crypto presale market attracts attention, it is also highly crowded, making it difficult to compare projects objectively. Many emerging projects outline future products, while fewer demonstrate live infrastructure or deployed services. Digitap ($TAP) and IPO Genie ($IPO) differ in scope and current development stage. Digitap states that it has a live application available […]

Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $3,000 this week to a level not seen in almost a month. During the same time, ETH futures trading volume on Binance climbed to nearly $21.7 billion. This, interestingly, is its highest level since mid-December. Such a pattern indicates a renewed surge in activity in the ETH derivatives market. Ethereum Back […]

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that the roughly 58 BTC forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers will not be sold and will instead remain part of the United States’ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Bitcoin Magazine Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has eliminated Bitcoin from his flagship Greed & Fear model portfolio, citing concerns that developments in quantum computing could pose an existential threat to the cryptocurrency’s cryptographic foundations. In the latest edition of the […]

Several leaders of asset tokenisation firms have spoken out against Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s claim that the US Senate’s draft market structure bill would impose a “de facto ban on tokenised securities.” Tokenisation firms argue the draft bill simply sought to clarify that tokenised securities were subject to the same regulation as regular securities — […]

Chain-abstraction stablecoin system River (RIVER) has quietly done more than a 10x since Christmas Day, outperforming the digital asset markets. RIVER Reaches a $3.8 Billion FDV After Suddenly Exploding Into New Year River, launched in September of last year, is a chain abstraction system that is powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, which users can […]

BTC price surged nearly 150% after a similar BTC–gold undervaluation signal in late 2022, highlighting how extreme discounts have preceded major rallies.

Digital assets are poised to become a routine part of daily life in Russia as lawmakers advance legislation to remove them from special financial regulation, according a top Russian financial official. Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, says a bill has already been drafted to exempt cryptocurrencies from the country’s […]

We’re thrilled to announce that VTHO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VTHO trading is live as of January 16, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, linked to the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin, …

The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49. That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier […]

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed the CLARITY Act markup as industry support fractures – with Coinbase stepping back while Ripple and a16z remain active in negotiations. The bill seeks to split jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, protect self-custody and tighten money-laundering rules but language on stablecoin yield and DeFi is still a flashpoint. […]

Brian Garry Sewell, 54, of Washington County, Utah, was sentenced on Jan. 15 to 36 months in prison for wire fraud that cost investors over $2.9 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah said. DOJ said he also received a concurrent 36-month sentence in a separate case tied to an unlicensed money […]

TL;DR Polygon Labs cut staff while pivoting to a payments-first new “Open Money Stack” after deals up to $250 million for Coinme and Sequence. Posts on X tied integration to reductions as large as 30%, as Marc Boiron reiterated a mission to move all money onchain. Boiron said cuts are structure, not performance; Polygon previously […]

Crypto news digest: SHIB is facing a crucial test; DOGE tests key price level, XRP rebound seems imminent..

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has accused major U.S. banks of attempting to sabotage President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that proposed changes to a Senate market structure bill could stifle innovation, ban entire categories of digital assets and strip Americans of the […]

January 16th, 2026 – Dubai, UAE NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST), a next-generation Web3 entertainment platform, announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” The group will join NEXST VR LIVE as the platform’s second official collaboration artist. NEXST VR LIVE is the immersive […]

Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem reached a total activity of more than $7.78 billion in 2025, expanding at a faster pace for most of the year compared to 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The growth occurred against a backdrop of intensifying political, economic, and security pressures on the country, including sanctions, […]

Momentum across crypto ETFs remained intact as investors kept allocating capital despite mixed fund-level flows. While bitcoin inflows slowed compared to earlier in the week, ether ETFs took center stage, reinforcing confidence in broader digital asset exposure. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as Broad Inflows Continue Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $100.18 million net inflow, marking […]

The crypto market rally lost momentum as Bitcoin met resistance near $98,000, but technical charts suggest traders will actively buy dips to underlying support levels in altcoins and BTC.

West Virginia lawmakers introduced the Inflation Protection Act to permit the investment of ten percent of state reserves into precious metals and Bitcoin. Digital assets must maintain a market capitalisation exceeding 750 billion dollars to qualify which effectively limits the state to Bitcoin alone. The proposal is currently under review by the Committee on Banking […]

Among the proposals is a bill that would expressly authorize law enforcement to seize cryptocurrency as part of a criminal investigation. The …

As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. For many Iranians, digital assets now […]