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Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives

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Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives
The Senate’s crypto market structure bill is likely to be pushed back for weeks after Coinbase withdrew its support, prompting the Banking Committee to shelve the legislation and pivot to housing priorities.
This post Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Loanledger Launches a Crypto Trading Platform Built Around Data Analysis and Execution Choice

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Loanledger has launched a crypto trading platform designed for traders who rely on structured market data and control over how trades are executed. Headquartered in Australia, the platform serves users across multiple regions and supports different trading approaches, including AI-driven automation and manual trading supported by

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Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes

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Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes
Strive ($ASST) plans to raise up to $150 million through a follow-on offering of its SATA preferred stock to retire convertible debt, buy more Bitcoin, and support corporate needs.
This post Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital

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Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital
President Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he wants to sign sweeping U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation very soon, framing digital assets as a strategic priority for American innovation.
This post Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos

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‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France’s central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin’s decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks.
This post ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Report: Galaxy to Launch $100 Million Crypto Hedge Fund in Q1

Galaxy is launching a $100 million hedge fund to trade crypto and financial‑services stocks. Galaxy, led by Mike Novogratz, reportedly plans to launch the $100 million crypto hedge fund in the first quarter of 2026 with seed commitments from family offices, high‑net‑worth investors and institutions, managing up to 30% in crypto tokens and the remainder

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Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift

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Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift
Trump-appointed CFTC Chair Mike Selig unveiled a “Future-Proof” initiative today to modernize U.S. financial regulation.
This post Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000

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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000
Bitcoin price fell sharply over the past 36 hours, sliding more than 5% over that time and briefly dipping below $90,000 early Tuesday as macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed scrutiny of corporate bitcoin treasuries weighed on the market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near $95,500 on Sunday night but fell to around $89,800 by Tuesday
This post Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin
Strategy (MSTR) has spent $2.13 billion to acquire 22,305 bitcoin at an average price of about $95,284, lifting the firm’s total holdings to just under 710,000 BTC.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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$91K Bitcoin Faces Judgment Day: Bounce or Breakdown?

Bitcoin’s cooling jets are humming after another hot run. As of Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the flagship crypto is priced at $90,902 to $91,106 over the past hour, holding a market capitalization of $1.82 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $39.69 billion. After dancing between $90,599 and $93,301 today, it seems the bulls are

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Forward Industries Grows Solana Treasury to Nearly 7 Million SOL

Forward Industries reported holding nearly 7 million SOL as it expands its solana-focused treasury strategy. The company is also advancing tokenized equity and decentralized finance ( DeFi) initiatives on the network. Nasdaq-Listed Forward Expands Solana Strategy and Tokenized Shares Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) has released an update on its solana treasury and recent operational

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Dreamcash to Launch RWA Perpetual Markets on Hyperliquid With Tether and Selini Capital

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dreamcash, the mobile-first trading app for Hyperliquid, today announced the launch of CASH, its HIP-3 perpetual DEX bringing equity markets on-chain. The debut includes three perpetual markets—USA500- USDT (S&P 500 index), TSLA- USDT (Tesla), and NVDA- USDT (Nvidia)—all available with up to 20x leverage. The launch

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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone

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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone
Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Well, the bitcoin price action was looking quite bearish after last week’s close, but the bulls managed to maintain the bullish structure around the $90,000 level and made that push up to $98,000 resistance. The price retreated from there and closed the week out at $93,638. Expect the bulls to take
This post Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene – Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence

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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence
Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent data platform tracking metrics across Bitcoin’s layer-2 and scaling ecosystem.
This post Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post $1.9 Billion Weekly Inflow Despite Late Pullback

Crypto ETFs delivered a broadly constructive week as strong mid-week inflows outweighed late selling pressure. Bitcoin and ether ETFs led the charge, while XRP and solana quietly extended their positive momentum. ETF Flows Turn Constructive as Bitcoin, Ether Extend January Momentum Exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows told a familiar January story this week: sharp rotations, heavy

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Battle at $95K: Can Bitcoin Bulls Hold the Line?

With bitcoin priced at $95,101 on Sunday, its market cap holding strong at $1.89 trillion, and a 24-hour trading volume humming at $19.02 billion, traders are watching a tight intraday range between $94,869 and $95,543 like hawks. The mood? Restless. The charts are calling out indecision with the subtlety of a marching band. Bitcoin Chart

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Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, and More — Week in Review

Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, RLUSD at LMAX, Institutional Crypto Shift, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin pushed above $97,000 on Jan. 14 as a Supreme Court tariff delay and Fed–Trump tensions helped spark a rally, Bitcoin ordinals surpassed 100 million inscriptions even as inscription hype cools, Ripple locked RLUSD

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Latam Insights: Venezuelan Link to Trump’s ‘Gasolina,’ Brazil Battles Stablecoin Taxation

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the first bitcoin-backed card in Argentina. White House’s Oil Gambit

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Bitmine Backs MrBeast’s Beast Industries With $200 Million Investment

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast-backed Beast Industries. The deal signals growing crossover between crypto-focused firms and mainstream digital entertainment platforms. Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Invests in Beast Industries Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury and digital asset strategy firm, has announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast

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Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits

In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that major banks are lobbying to weaken President Trump’s crypto agenda by pushing Senate legislation that would ban stablecoin rewards.
This post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold

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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood has dropped Bitcoin from his Greed & Fear portfolio, citing quantum computing as a potential existential threat to its cryptography.
This post Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
A U.S. official denied reports that the bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was sold and said it will remain on the government’s balance sheet in compliance with President Trump’s executive order.
This post U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse

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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
Iran’s crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict.
This post Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds

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West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds
West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in bitcoin, gold and precious metals.
This post West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?

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After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
The bitcoin price twisted and turned through a tough 2025 — but historical cycles, investor sentiment, and market signals suggest a stronger 2026 may be ahead.
This post After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

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Artemis: Crypto Cards Grew to Rival P2P Stablecoin Payments

According to Artemis’ stablecoin report, crypto cards have grown from being a niche product in the cryptocurrency payments market to becoming a bridge between crypto natives and global commerce. The report states that now, crypto card payments rival P2P stablecoin payments in volumes settled. Artemis: Crypto Cards Now Widely Used, Rival Stablecoin P2P Transaction Numbers

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Korea University Blockchain Institute Partners With Injective as Validator in Global Ecosystem

Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with Injective, joining its global ecosystem as a validator to strengthen ties between academia and the blockchain industry. Validator Participation and Network Security Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with layer 1 blockchain, Injective, formally joining the global Injective ecosystem in a move that strengthens ties between

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Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit

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Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit
Saturn raised $800K from YZi Labs (EASY Residency Season 2), Sora Ventures, and prominent crypto angels to deliver 11%+ yield backed by Bitcoin. Saturn is a stablecoin protocol built on Strategy’s STRC, unlocking global access to digital credit.
This post Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.

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Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge

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Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge
The bitcoin price climbed above $97,000 to its highest level in more than two months as billions in inflows poured into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.
This post Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin ETFs Pull $844 Million as Crypto ETF Rally Extends

Crypto ETFs extended their hot streak for a third consecutive session as bitcoin absorbed another wave of institutional demand. Strong inflows across ether, XRP, and solana reinforced a clear risk-on tone across digital asset funds. Broad Crypto Inflows Continue With Bitcoin ETFs in the Lead Confidence continued to build across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as

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Crossmint Secures Spanish Regulatory Authorization to Offer EU‑Wide Digital Asset Infrastructure

Crossmint obtains MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to provide wallets, exchanges and cross‑border services across the EU. Crossmint announced it has received authorization from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) on 14 January, making it a regulated Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorized to passport services across the 27 EU member states; the authorization

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BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct

BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts. BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14 January in San Francisco under which BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money‑movement network, supporting stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts to recipients’ wallets in select approved markets.

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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions

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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest draft of the CLARITY Act, warning that the bill, as written, would leave the U.S. crypto industry worse off than the current regulatory status quo. In a post on X, Armstrong cited several concerns, including what he described as a de
This post Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year

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Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year
Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a temporary Bitcoin tax exemption bill that would eliminate state income and capital gains taxes on small Bitcoin transactions — up to $20,000 annually.
This post Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitget Drops New Video With World Cup Winner Julián Álvarez, Turning Trading Into a One-Stop UEX Megastore

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 14, 2026—Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released a new global video featuring World Cup winner Julián Álvarez, using football culture to explain a simple idea: if you want to trade the world, you should not have to shop around. The

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Animoca Brands Completes Acquisition of Somo to Expand Web3 Games

Animoca Brands acquires Somo to integrate its collectibles and gaming ecosystem into Animoca’s global Web3 network. Animoca Brands announces completion of its acquisition of Somo on 14 January 2026, integrating Somo’s digital collectibles and gaming titles — including Somo Codex, Somo Duel, and Somo Battleground — into Animoca’s Web3 ecosystem. The deal is intended to

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Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% 

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Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% 
The Bitcoin price roared past the $96,000 level this afternoon, bringing along a fresh wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading.
This post Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside

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Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside
Syndicated from The Rage: In his second letter from prison, Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez breaks down how a lack of access drives the need for alternative markets to develop.
This post Samourai Letter #2: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid
The bitcoin price briefly rose above $92,700 after December U.S. CPI came in at 2.7% year over year, matching expectations and keeping markets focused on the Fed’s policy outlook.
This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange

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21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange
21Shares has launched its Bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product, BOLD, on the London Stock Exchange, offering UK retail investors a regulated, physically backed vehicle combining both assets.
This post 21Shares Launches Bitcoin and Gold ETP on London Stock Exchange first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Crypto ETFs Turn Green as Bitcoin Rebounds With $117 Million Inflow

Crypto ETFs started the week on firmer ground as bitcoin reversed four straight days of outflows, while ether, XRP, and solana all closed Monday in positive territory. The broad-based recovery hinted at stabilizing sentiment across digital asset funds. Bitcoin ETFs Snap Four Day Losing Streak A quiet but meaningful shift unfolded across crypto exchange-traded funds

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Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO

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Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO
BitGo launched an IPO for 11.8 million Class A shares, priced $15–$17 each, with a 30-day option for 1.77 million additional shares.
This post Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410

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Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410
Strategy added 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion last week, lifting its total holdings to 687,410 BTC as it funded the purchase through equity sales.
This post Strategy ($MSTR) Just Spent $1.25 Billion on 13,627 Bitcoin, Pushing BTC Holdings to 687,410 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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ETFs Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Bleed as Solana and XRP Hold Firm

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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