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Bank Of America CEO Issues $6T Stablecoin Rewards Warning As Regulatory Debate Heats Up
The CEO of Bank of America has warned that trillions of dollars could flee from bank deposits to the stablecoin sector if the upcoming crypto market structure bill allows interest payments on the tokens. Related Reading: Pakistan Partners With WLFI-Linked Company For USD1 Stablecoin Payments Banking...
Fri, Jan 16

Bitcoin Needs Expanding Dollar Liquidity To Regain Momentum: Hayes
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said that Bitcoin may climb to fresh records if US monetary conditions loosen next year. He pointed to several possible triggers for a large increase in dollar liquidity in 2026, while also linking recent market moves to where capital flowed in 2025. Related Reading: C...
Fri, Jan 16

Bitmine Deepens Ethereum Bet With $514M ETH Staking Move – Staking Exposure Reaches $5.6B
Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,300 level after weeks of choppy and uncertain price action, offering bulls a brief sense of relief. However, upside momentum remains fragile, as buyers continue to struggle against the $3,400 zone, a level that has repeatedly capped recent advances. This area now stands...
Fri, Jan 16

US Institutions Resume Bitcoin Buying As Coinbase Premium Flips Green
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has turned positive, a sign that American whales have been buying alongside the price surge. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Surged Recently As pointed out by CryptoQuant author IT Tech in an X post, the Coinbase Premium Gap has observed a shift as BTC...
Fri, Jan 16

Bitcoin Rally Meets Selling From Short-Term Holders: Price Approaches Key Level
Bitcoin has pushed above the $97,000 level for the first time since early November, reviving optimism across the market after weeks of uncertainty. The move comes after a prolonged consolidation phase, during which bearish narratives gained traction, and several analysts openly discussed the possibi...
Fri, Jan 16

Ethereum Gains Institutional Support, Though ETH Price Outlook Remains Contested
Ethereum (ETH) is significantly drawing attention from both institutional investors and everyday users, as on-chain data shows rising participation across staking, treasury accumulation, and wallet creation. Related Reading: Ethereum New Addresses Hit Record Levels: What’s Driving The Growth? Simila...
Fri, Jan 16

Expert Predicts This Massive Move For XRP Within The Next 2 Years
In a statement on X, a crypto expert declared unwavering confidence that XRP will join the ranks of the world’s 10 largest assets by market capitalization within the next two years. Bird’s bold comment comes during a notable change in asset rankings, where silver recently overtook Nvidia in market c...
Fri, Jan 16

US Crypto Policy Debate Intensifies as CLARITY Act Support Fractures
Washington’s long-running effort to bring regulatory clarity to the U.S. crypto market has entered a more uncertain phase. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, was expected to move closer to a Senate vote this week. Related Reading: Ethereum New Addresses Hit Record Levels...
Fri, Jan 16

Cardano Teams Up With Grant Thornton to Launch Comprehensive Financial Audit – Here’s What To Know
With the latest move and partnership from Cardano, the financial sector could be set for a major shift. A new financial audit has been launched from the recent partnership that aims at bolstering accountability in the broader finance landscape, which reflects the blockchain’s focus on transparency. ...
Fri, Jan 16

Why Meme Coins Like PEPE And FARTCOIN Are Ready To Explode
While some analysts are focused on predicting the next altcoin season, others are keeping a close eye on when meme coins like PEPE AND FARTCOIN might explode. According to a crypto analyst, the meme coin market is currently at one of its lowest points since 2024. However, while this downturn may rai...
Thu, Jan 15

Pundit Warns XRP Is On The Verge Of Being Sold Out, What’s Going On?
Is XRP running out? A recent debate between market analyst Jake Claver and other industry commentators has thrust the digital asset back into the spotlight, predicting a looming supply crunch. As structural limits meet rising demand, experts warn of a “sell-out” scenario that could funda...
Thu, Jan 15

Bitcoin Charts Bullish Path Toward ATH, But Needs To Clear This Major Supply Cluster
The crypto market was left in awe as the price of Bitcoin experienced a sudden surge, bringing the flagship asset dangerously close to the $100,000 mark. With the recent bounce, hopes for a retest of the current all-time high and beyond have reemerged. However, a crucial supply cluster continues to ...
Thu, Jan 15

Is Bank Of America Currently Running Tests With Ripple’s XRP? Here’s What We Know
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has alleged that the Bank of America (BofA) is running tests for cross-border payments using Ripple-linked XRP. This follows an earlier statement from Ripple’s President, Monica Long, about the bank and the potential adoption of crypto. Crypto Pundit Alleges That Bank of...
Thu, Jan 15

House Democrats Push SEC Chair To Resume Crypto Enforcement Actions
In a critical week for the cryptocurrency industry, following the delayed markup of the Crypto Market Structure bill (CLARITY Act), House Democrats are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Paul Atkins, to reinstate enforcement actions against crypto firms. The letter, dated...
Thu, Jan 15

Crypto Regulation Rift Widens As Republicans Reject Market Structure Bill
A planned Senate Banking Committee legislation markup has been postponed, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has withdrawn his support for a market structure bill which seeks to codify federal regulations over crypto, stablecoins, and DeFi markets. Related Reading: Crypto Developers Could Get Long-Term...
Thu, Jan 15

Crypto Goes Davos: Ripple And Hedera Step Into WEF Week
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is slated to appear on a World Economic Forum (WEF) panel on tokenization during Davos 2026, while Hedera says it will sponsor and participate in a slate of senior-level events running alongside the annual gathering. The WEF Annual Meeting 2026 is scheduled for Jan. 19–2...
Thu, Jan 15

Greed Reawakens In Crypto Land After A Long Cold Stretch
According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, investor mood has swung back toward optimism, registering a score of 61 on Thursday. That is the first time the gauge has moved into the “greed” zone since the large market fallout on Oct. 11, when roughly $19 billion in liquidations drove many traders...
Thu, Jan 15

Ivy League Money Buys Bitcoin And Ethereum: Dartmouth Discloses IBIT, ETH Mini Stakes
Dartmouth College, via the Trustees of Dartmouth College, disclosed a new position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), reporting 201,531 shares worth $10,006,014 as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to a Form 13F filed on Jan. 14. The same filing also shows a fresh allocation to the Grayscale...
Thu, Jan 15

Dogecoin Founder Crashes Bullish Bitcoin Hopes, Casts Doubts On All-Time High Predictions
Dogecoin is part of those receiving inflows with the current inflows into the Bitcoin and crypto industry. However, Billy Markus, best known as the co-creator of Dogecoin, shared a blunt take on the current state of digital assets. Taking to the social platform X, Markus acknowledged the general str...
Thu, Jan 15

Crypto Market Structure Bill Paused: Senate Banking Cancels Markup
The Senate Banking Committee has pulled the scheduled Thursday markup of its crypto asset market structure bill after a late-stage flare-up with Coinbase, freezing what had looked like a tightening path toward action. The pause lands at a sensitive moment for Washington’s crypto negotiations: indust...
Thu, Jan 15


