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Probe Into Venezuela’s Bitcoin Reserve Confirmed By White House Adviser
Executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt said US officials are actively examining how Venezuela’s Maduro regime was financed, including whether any value sits in Bitcoin and “digital assets,” as speculation mounted earlier this month that recent Venez...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 28
Early Solana Investors Turn to Viral Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as V1 Protocol Launches on Testnet
Early investors, who previously benefited from the growth of Solana, are now looking to the next crypto to explode, with many turning to Mutuum Finance, which has just launched its V1 protocol on testnet. The move marks a major milestone for MUTM, which continues to trend in the DeFi market with its over-collateralized lending model. […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP $2.00 breakout in focus, supported by unwavering institutional interest
Ripple (XRP) is trading at $1.92 at the time of writing on Wednesday, and consolidating above support at $1.90. Bulls have exhibited relative strength since Monday, driving XRP upward from the weekly open at $1.84.
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Wed, Jan 28
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC steadies below $90,000 ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin (BTC) price is inching closer to the key $90,000 psychological level on Wednesday after rebounding 3% so far this week. The institutional demand for BTC signals cautious positioning as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded mild outflow on Tuesday.
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Wed, Jan 28
Arthur Hayes sees weak Japanese yen, rising bond yields boosting Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes, who helped establish the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, thinks trouble with Japan’s currency could ultimately lead to a significant increase in Bitcoin prices. He’s built a reputation for making strong calls about digital currencies. Problems with the yen and declining prices on Japanese government debt indicate serious financial weakness, Hayes says. These issues could […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
Pundit Explains Why The XRP Price Hitting $100 Isn’t Delusional
The idea of the XRP price reaching $100 is usually dismissed almost instantly based on arguments of market capitalization and circulating supply. On paper, that math suggests a $100 value would imply a market cap valuation of at least $6 trillion, which is a figure many see as unrealistic when compa...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 28
Crypto Today: Bitcoin and XRP stabilize while Ethereum faces resistance ahead of the Fed monetary policy decision
Bitcoin (BTC) is declining but remains above immediate support at $89,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, as investors tread cautiously ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy decision.
Oracle blames data center power outage for disruptions to US TikTok users
Problems affecting TikTok users across the United States stem from weather damage at a data storage facility run by Oracle, the company stated Tuesday. The explanation comes amid allegations from California’s top official that the platform is blocking posts critical of President Donald Trump. Michael Egbert, speaking for Oracle, confirmed that one of the company’s […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
Elon Musk joins Pavel Durov in skepticism of WhatsApp’s privacy claims
X owner Elon Musk has supported an assessment by Telegram founder Pavel Durov that WhatsApp is not offering secure communications, as alleged in a new lawsuit. Durov took to Musk’s social network this week to comment on the recently filed case, claiming his statement is based on an analysis of the encryption used by Meta’s […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
Steak ’N Shake Boosts Bitcoin Holdings After 18% Rise In Store Sales
Steak ’n Shake said this week that it quietly beefed up its Bitcoin stash as in-store sales jumped. The chain added $5 million in BTC to what it calls a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, bringing total crypto holdings to roughly $15 million. Reports say the company pointed to crypto payments as one of the ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 28
Bitcoin Won’t Break Out Until The Fed Steps Into Yen/JGB Chaos: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin’s next leg higher is less about crypto-specific catalysts and more about whether US policymakers are forced to respond to mounting stress in Japan’s currency and government bond markets. stress he argues will ultimately translate into fresh dollar liquidity. In his latest e...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 28
DeFi Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Becomes a Whale Favorite as V1 Protocol Launches on Testnet, $20M Raised in Presale
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has been making strides towards becoming one of the leading DeFi crypto projects in the market. The crypto has now launched its V1 protocol on testnet, which is a significant milestone towards becoming a viable and functional platform. At the same time, it has raised over $20 million in its presale, a […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
ADGM to introduce crypto mining framework in the UAE
The UAE based ADGM Registration Authority (“RA”) has published Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2026, inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed guidance for crypto mining activities conducted within or from ADGM. As per the announcement, the proposal aims to provide clarity on regulations alongside responsible innovation and governance standards for crypto mining. In the discussion paper, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
Bitcoin Whales Flip From Distribution To Early Re-Accumulation – Details
Bitcoin remains under pressure, struggling to reclaim the $88,000 level as uncertainty and persistent selling continue to dominate market sentiment. Price action reflects hesitation rather than panic, but the inability to attract sustained demand highlights a fragile short-term structure. According ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 28
As Regulation Clouds Crypto’s Outlook, Bitcoin Everlight Positions Itself Around Decentralized Infrastructure
By early 2026, cryptocurrency regulation has moved from speculative risk to operational reality. Regulatory frameworks across the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia are no longer emerging concepts but enforceable systems influencing capital flows, product design, and market participation. While this shift has introduced friction across the sector, it has also accelerated a structural […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 28
