The US Wants Crypto Innovation: So Why Is It Still Regulating with an Orange-Era Test?
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The United States financial regulatory landscape stands at a critical juncture. With the recent passage of key stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act in July 2025, and the ongoing, highly anticipated debate over comprehensive market structure bills like the CLARITY Act in early 2026, the nation is opening up to the crypto economy. This momentum, coupled […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> markets ends 2025 with losses – Menafn.com
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(MENAFN) Cryptocurrency markets ended 2025 with losses, even after US President Donald Trump's re-election in late 2024 initially sparked optimism …

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Chainlink (LINK) Stuck In A Box: What The Current Price Channel Means For Traders
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Chainlink’s native token, LINK, continues to trade within a clearly defined price channel, reflecting a period of consolidation as the broader crypto market is yet to establish a clear market direction. Meanwhile, renowned analyst Ali Martinez provides some key insights on the LINK market, highlighting the potential price targets for the next breakout. Chainlink In […]

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) Soars 11% After Recent Crash, Bitcoin (BTC) Still Below $90K: Weekend Watch
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Bitcoin’s price has finally calmed after the recent volatility prompted by the quickly developing situation between the US and the EU, and remains below $90,000. Several altcoins have posted impressive gains over the past 24 hours, especially HYPE, which was in a free-fall state for about a week before that. BTC Stands Still Below $90K […]

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CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says
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Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.

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Markets Bet Against $100K Bitcoin in the Near Term
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TLDR Less than 10% of traders on Polymarket and Kalshi believe Bitcoin will reclaim six figures before the end of January. There is a 65% probability that the price will first retreat to $80,000 before attempting a new all-time high. The investment community is closely watching MicroStrategy’s average purchase price as a vital psychological support […]

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Dogecoin or Shiba Inu (SHIB) for February? Meme Coin Price History Reveals 397% Imbalance
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Shiba Inu has never lost a February to Dogecoin, and the historical data shows a staggering 397% performance gap. With ETF flows caging DOGE, SHIB may run wild once again.

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Judicial Rackets: Judge Rakoff and the Fear of Monetary Exit
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Bitcoin Magazine Judicial Rackets: Judge Rakoff and the Fear of Monetary Exit Judge Jed Rakoff’s essay “It’s a Racket!” reads less like analysis than confession. He opens with a dictionary definition of cryptocurrency and proceeds to explain why systems that operate outside government control are dangerous. This framing reveals the core assumption beneath the essay: […]

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Kalshi Banned From Operating in State of Massachusetts After Judge Ruling: Report
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A judge reportedly said that he will issue a preliminary injunction prohibiting the online market prediction platform Kaishi from operating in the state of Massachusetts. Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has ruled that Kaishi cannot allow state residents to use its platform for making financial bets on sporting events without a license. Barry-Smith […]

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HTX’s 2025 Listing Strategy Review, Building a High-Liquidity Ecosystem Through First-Mover Advantage and Longtermism
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Panama City, January 23, 2026 – In 2025, persistent macro uncertainty and rapidly shifting crypto narratives turned asset selection into a defining pillar of exchange competitiveness. Over the course of the year, HTX, the global leading cryptocurrency exchange, continuously evolved its asset listing and governance framework, […]

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Cathie Wood’s Ark Sees Bitcoin Hitting $16T Market Cap by 2030
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Ark Invest’s “Big Ideas 2026” report projects Bitcoin will reach a $16 trillion market cap by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and ETF growth. The forecast assumes a 63% compound annual growth rate, with Bitcoin increasingly capturing the “digital gold” market as its volatility declines. Smart contract platforms are expected to reach a $6 trillion […]

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White House Crypto Czar: Banks and Crypto Will Merge Into One Industry
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David Sacks says banks are likely to enter crypto once U.S. market structure legislation is passed. Disagreement over stablecoin yield is delaying progress on the CLARITY Act. Sacks argues compromise is necessary to achieve regulatory parity and unlock broader adoption. White House crypto adviser David Sacks has predicted that US banks will fully adopt crypto […]

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RIVER Defies Unlock Pressure With Explosive Market Cap Growth
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RIVER is emerging as one of the most closely watched tokens in the market after recording an 8× market capitalization increase in just one month, rising from roughly $100 million to over $800 million. The move places RIVER among the fastest-growing assets this cycle and draws attention not only because of the scale of the […]

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‘Retired’ and Pardoned, CZ Pivots to Sovereign Tokenization Advisor for a Dozen Nations
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Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has re-emerged on the global stage as an advisor to sovereign governments. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the former Binance CEO said he is in talks with around a dozen countries on tokenizing state-owned assets. Speaking on a panel in Davos, Zhao, who is officially “retired” from Binance, signaled a […]

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Best Ways to Buy <b>Cryptocurrency</b> in Australia (2026) | Platforms, Payment Methods & Tips
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You can currently buy cryptocurrency in Australia through exchanges, crypto ATMs, and brokerages. … Choose the cryptocurrency you want to …

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Record Dormant Bitcoin Supply Enters Market — What’s Next?
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According to on-chain trackers, a big wave of old Bitcoin has started moving after long dormancy. Coins that sat untouched for more than two years have been transferred in numbers larger than what was seen during past peaks in 2017 and 2021. CryptoQuant analyst Kripto Mevsimi said on-chain data shows that 2024 and 2025 marked […]

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SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
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The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.

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New Jersey Women Mastermind $145,625 Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Targeting US Government: DOJ
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Two women are facing years behind bars for orchestrating a bank fraud and money laundering scheme that took advantage of the US government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Justice Department says Kisha Sutton of Jersey City and Shamiese Wright of Charleston, West Virginia, have been found guilty of aiding and […]

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Insider Allegedly Falsifies Documents, Inflates Income To Get $1,700,000 in Mortgage Loans
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A financial services worker allegedly doctored documents to obtain millions of dollars worth of mortgage loans. According to new court filings, Aquana Raffington – a former loan officer of PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company – allegedly doctored documents to inflate their income as a means of receiving $1.7 million in mortgage loans. The filings show that […]

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Bitcoin Whipsaws Around $90K as Gold Targets $5K ATH and Silver Breaks $100
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With the growing global uncertainty and rising geopolitical tension, it’s evident that investors tend to pick more stable and historically proven assets such as gold and silver, while leaving cryptocurrencies aside, at least for the time being. In the past few hours alone, BTC attempted a breakout, which was quickly halted at $91,000 while gold […]

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XRP to $1,000 by 2030? XRPL Contributor Delivers Epic XRP Price Prediction
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“I didn’t go grey at 30 for XRP to be worth less than $1,000 by 2030,” declared EasyA’s Dom Kwok, turning a meme into a price prediction that is now making numbers in the XRP community.

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Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle
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Bitcoin Magazine Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle Epoch, a venture firm specializing in Bitcoin infrastructure, issued its second annual ecosystem report on January 21, 2026, forecasting robust growth for the asset despite a subdued 2025 performance. The 186-page document analyzes Bitcoin’s price dynamics, adoption trends, regulatory […]

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Why Crypto Is Shifting Away From Attention Models Toward Work-Backed Networks Like ZKP
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For much of crypto’s history, many tokens derived value from visibility, narratives, and short-term momentum rather than measurable utility. As markets mature and intersect with artificial intelligence, data processing, and decentralized infrastructure, that approach is being reassessed. Increasingly, market participants are focusing on systems that can demonstrate verifiable output rather than rely on attention alone. […]

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XRP Slips Toward Range Lows — Here Are the Key Levels Traders Are Watching
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TLDR XRP price shows a bearish structure after being rejected at the $2.35 resistance level. Critical support is located in the $1.80 to $1.90 band, a level that defines the short-term trend. A break below the current lows could accelerate selling toward new support levels. Ripple’s asset has not escaped the consolidation phase currently affecting […]

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Silver Blows Past $100 in Historic Repricing Escalade
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As expected, silver prices surpassed $100 per ounce on Friday morning, supported by high demand from Chinese investors, where the so-called “devil’s metal” commands a premium of over $14 per ounce. Geopolitical concerns and a flight to safety helped silver rally to these heights. Silver Blows $100 Top, Analysts Ensure There Is Still Room For […]

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FCA Outlines Final Crypto Framework, Seeks Feedback on Governance and Consumer Duty
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on its proposed rules for cryptoasset firms. The consultation marks the final stage in the regulator’s series of proposals for the sector. Responses will be accepted until 12 March 2026. The FCA recently outlined requirements for firms planning to carry out regulated cryptoasset activities. Applications for […]

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This Week in Stablecoins: Payment Pain Points, Tokenization and Davos | PYMNTS.com
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Highlights. Cryptocurrency is maturing as the industry shifts from replacing finance to integrating with it, positioning tokenization as a …

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XRP Price Recovery Is Possible If It Reclaims This Ichimoku Base
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The XRP price may be preparing for a long-overdue recovery, as a crypto analyst has just highlighted a critical area that could flip the cryptocurrency’s downward momentum into a bullish one. According to the market expert, XRP must reclaim the Ichimoku Base before it can resume its upside to new levels.  XRP Price Recovery To […]

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Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.

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Fraudster Extracts $500,000 Life Savings of Man Looking To Retire in Pig Butchering Scheme – ‘They Keep You So Engaged’: Report
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An elderly man from Santa Rosa, California looking to retire has reportedly lost his life savings after falling victim to a pig-butchering scam. According to a recent report from The Star, a 70-year-old man who wishes to remain anonymous lost his life savings of $500,000 after becoming the victim of a months-long pig-butchering scam. Pig-butchering […]

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Circle CEO Dismisses Stablecoin Yield Fears as “Totally Absurd”
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that interest-bearing stablecoins threaten bank stability, noting that money market funds grew to $11 trillion without causing bank runs. Allaire envisions stablecoins as a foundational layer for future lending, following a broader trend of credit shifting from traditional banks toward private capital markets. He predicts that artificial intelligence will […]

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Dogecoin Makes Wall Street Debut With 21Shares ETF Launch
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Dogecoin officially enters traditional finance as 21Shares launches the first Dogecoin ETF, marking a historic milestone for the meme-born cryptocurrency. The 21Shares Dogecoin ETF (Ticker: TDOG) is now live and trading, offering investors regulated exposure to Dogecoin without the need to directly buy, store, or manage crypto assets. The product is launched through House of […]

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