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Tom Lee’s BitMine sits on $6 billion loss from ether bets

The firm’s recent ETH purchases came just ahead of a sharp market slide, pushing unrealized losses past $6 billion as liquidity thinned and liquidations picked up. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/bitmine-s-ether-bet-is-now-usd6-billion-in-paper-loss

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as MicroStrategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say

Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capital. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/bitcoin-drops-to-usd78-000-as-microstrategy-fueled-rally-runs-out-of-buyers-traders-say

Binance pins crypto's worst-ever liquidation day on macro risks, not exchange failure

Binance says October 10’s crypto flash crash was driven by a macro risk-off shock, cascading liquidations and thin liquidity, while acknowledging two platform-specific issues that occurred after most losses had already hit. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/31/binance-pins-crypto-s-worst-ever-liquidation-day-on-macro-risks-not-exchange-failure

Bitcoin, ether fall as shutdown clock hits and markets brace for a messy Monday

Bitcoin fell toward $83,000 as the U.S. entered a partial shutdown, with traders leaning defensive ahead of a House vote expected Monday. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/31/bitcoin-ether-fall-as-shutdown-clock-hits-and-markets-brace-for-a-messy-monday

Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight

The U.S. government is likely to shut down Saturday morning until the House votes on a funding package, raising the importance of specificity in prediction market bets. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/30/polymarket-kalshi-contract-limits-demonstrated-in-latest-u-s-government-shutdown-fight

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest implied volatility spike since November

The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/30/bitcoin-options-flash-troubling-signs-as-dvol-spikes-most-since-november

Rollercoaster bitcoin price moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets

More than $1.7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours as bitcoin fell to $81,000, with long bets accounting for nearly all the damage amid macro jitters and Fed chair speculation. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/30/rollercoaster-bitcoin-price-moves-end-up-liquidating-usd1-7-billion-in-bullish-crypto-bets

Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues

The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/29/bitcoin-pulls-back-to-usd81-000-as-horrendous-day-continues

First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/29/first-gold-and-silver-now-oil-s-starting-to-rally-and-that-s-bad-news-for-bitcoin

SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity

The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/29/sec-clarifies-rules-for-tokenized-stocks-tightening-scrutiny-on-synthetic-equity

Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin

China’s exports remain resilient under U.S. tariffs as the yuan stays tightly managed, sending ripples all the way to the crypto market. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/china-adapts-to-u-s-tariffs-while-bitcoin-shrugs-off-macro-shock

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce

USDC leads the decline in the market cap of top stablecoins, posing risk to crypto market valuations. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/top-stablecoins-tether-and-usd-coin-shrink-as-crypto-cash-flees-pose-risk-to-bitcoin

Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/27/australia-s-corporate-regulator-flags-risks-from-rapid-innovation-in-digital-assets

Bitcoin remains coiled under $88,500 as gold tops $5,000, silver gives back gains

Bitcoin traded lower alongside most major tokens as investors favored gold and silver ahead of the Federal Reserve decision and a heavy week of Magnificent Seven earnings. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/27/bitcoin-remains-coiled-under-usd88-500-as-gold-tops-usd5-000-silver-gives-back-gains

Silver nears $1 billion in volume on Hyperliquid as bitcoin remains frozen: Asia Morning Briefing

Silver perps have more volume on Hyperliquid than SOL or XRP. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/27/silver-nears-usd1b-in-volume-on-hyperliquid-as-btc-remains-frozen-asia-morning-briefing

Fed rates decision, Tesla earnings, Bybit roadmap: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 26. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/fed-rates-decision-tesla-earnings-bybit-roadmap-crypto-week-ahead

Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing

Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/26/gold-tops-usd5-000-as-bitcoin-stalls-near-usd87-000-in-widening-macro-crypto-split-asia-morning-briefing

How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips

Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey is applying DeFi lending and borrowing on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Uniswap to structures that help the ultra-wealthy secure loans against their massive crypto fortunes. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/25/how-the-ultra-wealthy-are-using-bitcoin-to-fund-their-yacht-upgrades-and-cannes-trips

Crypto ETFs with staking can supercharge returns but they may not be for everyone

From yield potential to custody risks, here’s how direct ETH and staking funds compare for different investor goals. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/25/crypto-etfs-with-staking-can-supercharge-returns-but-they-may-not-be-for-everyone

Sui Group charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi

The Nasdaq-listed firm said it is evolving beyond a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/25/sui-group-charts-new-course-for-crypto-treasuries-with-stablecoins-and-defi

The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users

For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't. source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/01/25/the-big-u-s-crypto-bill-is-on-the-move-here-is-what-it-means-for-everyday-users

Here is why investors are snubbing Michael Saylor’s 10% dividend offer in Europe

Access and market structure issues limit adoption of Strategy’s first non U.S. perpetual preferred, Stream. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/24/here-is-why-investors-are-snubbing-michael-saylor-s-10-dividend-offer-in-europe

R3 bets on Solana to bring institutional yield onchain

As DeFi investors seek stable, uncorrelated returns, R3 is building Solana-native structures to bring private credit and trade finance into crypto markets. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/24/r3-bets-on-solana-to-bring-institutional-yield-onchain

Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus

Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/bitcoin-s-weakness-versus-gold-and-equities-puts-quantum-computing-fears-back-in-focus

Gold nears $5,000, silver closes on $100 while bitcoin remains listless

Prediction markets price further upside for bullion as volatility data shows silver absorbing momentum while gold grinds higher source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/gold-nears-usd5-000-silver-closes-on-usd100-as-metals-rally-continues

Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says

In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/altcoins-have-been-in-a-bear-market-since-late-2024-pantera-says

Bitcoin and ether fall, then rebound as Trump retreats from Greenland tariffs

The sharp reversal showed how closely crypto prices remain tethered to macro headlines. Solana, XRP, Cardano and dogecoin followed a similar pattern of quick losses and partial recoveries source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/22/bitcoin-and-ether-fall-then-rebound-as-trump-retreats-from-greenland-tariffs

Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push

The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/21/bank-lobby-targets-stablecoin-yield-and-open-banking-in-policy-push

Dogecoin falls 5% to 12 cents as price breaks down below technical resistance

Traders see $0.124 as a near-term line in the sand, with a failure there risking a slide toward the $0.123 to $0.122 area. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/21/dogecoin-falls-5-to-12-cents-as-price-breaks-down-below-technical-resistance

Bitcoin drop to $89,000 leads to $1 billion liquidations for bullish BTC bets

Roughly 92% of the $1.09 billion in liquidations came from long bets, indicative of how heavily traders had been positioned for further gains before prices reversed. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/21/bitcoin-drop-to-usd89-000-leads-to-usd1-billion-liquidations-for-bullish-btc-bets

Bitcoin steady above $91,500 as solana, xrp and cardano nurse weekly losses

Tuesday’s crypto tape was steadier after Monday’s tariff-driven wobble, but sentiment remains cautious with altcoins still weaker than bitcoin. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/20/bitcoin-steady-above-usd91-500-as-solana-xrp-and-cardano-nurse-weekly-losses

Bitcoin whale wakes up after 12 years to move $84 million fortune

A long-dormant bitcoin wallet moved 909 BTC, now worth more than $84 million, to a new address after over 12 years of inactivity. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/20/bitcoin-whale-wakes-up-after-12-years-to-move-usd84-million-fortune

XRP slips below $2 after failed breakout triggers sharp reversal

Once the breakout attempt stalled, sellers pressed the tape, triggering a sharp reversal that cleared out late longs and flipped short-term structure bearish. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/20/xrp-slips-below-usd2-after-failed-breakout-triggers-sharp-reversal

Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing

Data suggests much of the recent spike in Ethereum transactions is tied to address poisoning, a scam that relies on cheap “dust” transfers to contaminate transaction histories rather than organic user demand. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/20/ethereum-posts-record-on-chain-activity-as-research-points-to-possible-spam-driven-growth-asia-morning-briefing

Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs

Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/crypto-majors-slide-as-tariff-fears-spark-risk-off-move-gold-zooms-to-record-highs

Here is why $1.2 billion Bitcoin ETF inflow is a new bullish signal

Institutions are increasingly betting on bitcoin's bullish moves and moving away from sophisticated 'arbitrage' bets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/here-is-why-usd1-2-billion-bitcoin-etf-inflow-is-a-new-bullish-signal

Wall Street integration will power crypto’s next phase, says Fidelity

Infrastructure, institutions and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural shift in global finance. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/18/wall-street-integration-will-power-crypto-s-next-phase-says-fidelity

Here's why Coinbase and other companies soured on major crypto bill

Provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction and authorities and — of course — stablecoin yield all alarmed industry participants. source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/01/18/here-s-why-coinbase-and-other-companies-soured-on-major-crypto-bill

Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts

From macro tailwinds to trillion-dollar rails, the 50T Funds founder sees real-world adoption reshaping the crypto landscape. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/18/bitcoin-to-usd180-000-stablecoins-to-soar-in-2026-investor-dan-tapiero-predicts

Popular Burger joint Steak ’n Shake buys $10 million bitcoin

The company says that accepting bitcoin payments has led to a "self-reinforcing cycle" where crypto revenue helps fund upgrades and improvements. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/17/popular-burger-joint-steak-n-shake-buys-usd10-million-bitcoin

What comes next: State of Crypto

The crypto market structure bill isn't dead, but it took a blow. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/17/what-comes-next-state-of-crypto

Two solo bitcoin miners hit rare $300,000 jackpots in the same week

Two independent miners mined full blocks and collected roughly 3.15 BTC each, an uncommon outcome in a network dominated by large pools. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/16/two-solo-bitcoin-miners-hit-rare-usd300-000-jackpots-in-the-same-week

Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show

Internal OpenAI call notes show Elon Musk agreed to explore an ICO with a for-profit arm in early 2018, but later dropped the idea and exited the organization. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/17/elon-musk-once-backed-a-usd10-billion-openai-ico-internal-notes-show

Bitcoin slips to nearly $95,000 as Senate delay and risk-off moves weigh on crypto

Analysts suggest the market is pausing rather than reversing, with Bitcoin moving out of a long consolidation phase. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitcoin-slips-to-nearly-usd95-000-as-senate-delay-and-risk-off-moves-weigh-on-crypto

Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing

Bitcoin steadies near $95K as prediction markets, market makers, and desks point to a momentum-driven run at $100K rather than a decisive breakout. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitcoin-s-next-big-test-is-breaking-through-usd100-000-asia-morning-briefing

Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets

Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/15/bitcoin-at-risk-of-dropping-under-usd96-000-as-u-s-iran-rhetoric-pressures-risk-assets

Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup

The committee's Republican chairman, Tim Scott, had pushed for a quick process before it collapsed under the weigh of unfinished business. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/14/senate-banking-committee-cancels-crypto-market-structure-markup

Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism

Lower inflation eased pressure on bond yields and improved liquidity conditions, a setup that has historically favored crypto and other risk assets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/14/bitcoin-surges-above-usd95-000-eth-sol-ada-up-8-as-risk-appetite-snaps-back

Bitcoin prices hit two-month high, but U.S. demand lags

The Coinbase premium index remains negative, indicating a relatively weaker U.S. demand. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/14/bitcoin-prices-hit-two-month-high-but-u-s-demand-lags-key-signal-shows

Senators pitch more than 75 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections

A list of amendments — some of them far afield — is circulating for the planned markup hearing of the crypto market structure bill. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/13/senators-pitch-more-than-130-amendments-for-crypto-bill-including-on-yield-defi-sections

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token

On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/13/former-bitcoin-mayor-eric-adams-faces-usd3-million-rugpull-allegation-after-issuing-nyc-coin

Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts

A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/12/federal-judge-halts-tennessee-bid-to-shut-down-kalshi-sports-contracts

BTC stalls near $90,000 as liquidity fuels altcoin rallies: Asia Morning Briefing

Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/13/btc-stalls-near-usd90-000-as-liquidity-fuels-altcoin-rallies-asia-morning-briefing

Privacy tokens rally as XMR breaks all-time high

XMR, ZEC, SOL and other alts are rallying as BTC remains rangebound source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/12/privacy-tokens-rally-as-xmr-breaks-all-time-high

Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are shrugging off the idea that a criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve would have him removed from his role early. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/12/prediction-markets-downplay-powell-exit-risk-despite-doj-probe-asia-morning-briefing

Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online

The retail giant said a new Gemini integration reflects a broader shift from search-based shopping to AI systems that can act on a customer’s behalf. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/11/walmart-and-google-bet-on-ai-agents-to-reshape-how-people-shop-online

As the market tanks, crypto’s new gold rush is…gold

The huge spike in onchain gold signals is that DeFi investors are planning to stay in DeFi, even when the tide turns, argues RAAC founder Kevin Rusher. source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/09/as-the-market-tanks-crypto-s-new-gold-rush-is-gold

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws

The Ethereum co-founder argues that price benchmarks, oracle security and staking incentives remain unresolved challenges for decentralized stablecoins. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/11/ethereum-co-founder-vitalik-buterin-warns-decentralized-stablecoins-still-have-deep-flaws

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang described zero-knowledge as part of Ethereum’s midterm roadmap, pointing to “many amazing breakthroughs” in the past one to two years. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/11/ethereum-s-future-hinges-on-zero-knowledge-proofs-ef-director-says

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026

The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/10/brazilian-exchange-mercado-bitcoin-outlines-6-crypto-trends-shaping-markets-in-2026

Institutions know a “good” exchange is built for failure

A platform's onboarding polish should not be confused for its ability to execute trades and handle immense volumes, argues Bridgeport co-founder and CCO Chris Soriano. source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/10/institutions-know-a-good-exchange-is-built-for-failure

Hundreds of wealthy investors are using crypto to buy real estate in Europe

Brighty co-founder Nikolay Denisenko, a former lead backend engineer at Revolut, says his startup has brokered over 100 deals for HNWIs to buy apartments in Europe. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/09/hundreds-of-wealthy-investors-are-using-crypto-to-buy-real-estate-in-europe

Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050

The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/asset-manager-vaneck-explains-how-one-bitcoin-could-be-worth-usd2-9-million-by-2050

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains

Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/bitcoin-etf-optimism-fades-as-three-day-outflows-streak-erases-early-month-gains

Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether

The attack exploited a flaw in an older smart contract, allowing the attacker to buy TRU at no cost and sell it back to extract ether. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/truebit-token-tru-crashes-99-9-after-usd26-6m-exploit-drains-8-535-eth

XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book

Traders absorbed a two-step liquidation reset that left price trapped between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/xrp-slips-to-usd2-12-after-liquidations-clear-both-sides-of-the-futures-book

Bitcoin, ether ease after early January pop as markets price fed cuts

The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/08/bitcoin-ether-ease-after-early-january-pop-as-markets-price-fed-cuts

Ethereum bumps blob capacity as it gears for Fusaka upgrade

Ethereum increased its data capacity per block, raising the blob target to 14 and the maximum blob limit to 21. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/08/ethereum-bumps-blob-capacity-as-it-gears-for-fusaka-upgrade

Crypto traders can now take leveraged bets on silver via Binance Futures

Binance Futures will launch silver perpetual contracts on Wednesday, offering up to 50x leverage on silver priced in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/07/crypto-traders-can-now-take-leveraged-bets-on-silver-via-binance-futures

Bitcoin and the Japanese yen are moving together like never before

The 90-day correlation between bitcoin and JPY has risen to a record high of over 0.85. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/07/bitcoin-and-the-japanese-yen-are-moving-together-like-never-before

Bitcoin miners chase AI demand as Nvidia says Rubin is already in production

Miners that look like infrastructure companies may win, while those that rely on pure mining margins face a tougher 2026. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/07/bitcoin-miners-chase-ai-demand-as-nvidia-says-rubin-is-already-in-production

XRP could outperform bitcoin as XRP/BTC chart shows rare Ichimoku breakout since 2018

Traders are watching if XRP can reclaim the $2.31-$2.32 range or remain in a descending channel. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/07/xrp-could-outperform-bitcoin-as-xrp-btc-chart-shows-rare-ichimoku-breakout-since-2018

Here’s why bitcoin and major tokens are seeing a strong start to 2026

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have started 2026 with strong gains, driven by new-year allocations and a haven bid amid geopolitical tensions. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/here-s-why-bitcoin-and-major-tokens-are-seeing-a-strong-start-to-2026

Sui outperforms bitcoin and ether as Mysten Labs promotes privacy tech

Sui is up 14% against the CoinDesk 20 which posted a 3.5% gain as the market hopes privacy whitepaper becomes a privacy token source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/sui-outperforms-bitcoin-and-ether-as-mysten-labs-promotes-privacy-tech

Dogecoin 2x ETF tops early 2026 leaderboard as DOGE prints V-shaped rebound

A 2x Dogecoin ETF is among the best-performing ETFs to start the year, highlighting increased interest in meme coins. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/dogecoin-2x-etf-tops-early-2026-leaderboard-as-doge-prints-v-shaped-rebound

PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report

PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/05/pwc-deepens-crypto-push-as-u-s-rules-shift-and-stablecoins-go-mainstream-report

Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations

The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/05/crypto-markets-continue-new-year-run-as-bitcoin-briefly-hits-usd93k-ether-rallies

Asia Morning Briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025

Media attention shifted from bitcoin’s environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/05/asia-morning-briefing-data-shows-legacy-media-took-a-more-balanced-view-of-bitcoin-in-2025

Neobanks will fuel Ethereum's 2026 growth, says ether.fi CEO

Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/04/neobanks-will-fuel-ethereum-s-2026-growth-says-ether-fi-ceo

Dogecoin pops 4% amid memecoin rally as a short-term golden cross flashes

Technical indicators suggest Dogecoin's rally is supported by strong volume, but it must maintain key support levels to continue upward momentum. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/04/dogecoin-pops-4-amid-memecoin-rally-as-a-short-term-golden-cross-flashes

Bitcoin tops $91,000 with ether, dogecoin higher amid U.S. action on Venezuela

Political changes in Venezuela, including U.S. plans for involvement, influenced market volatility and trading dynamics. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/04/bitcoin-tops-usd91-000-with-ether-dogecoin-higher-amid-u-s-action-on-venezuela

What next for Ripple-linked XRP as price zooms above $2

Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/03/what-next-for-ripple-linked-xrp-as-price-zooms-above-usd2

XRP jumps 8% above $2 as traders bet on a friendlier SEC

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/03/xrp-jumps-8-above-usd2-as-traders-bet-on-a-friendlier-sec

Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026

ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/02/cardano-s-ada-pops-7-bitcoin-ether-show-steady-gains-as-traders-enter-2026

XRP bounces, but $2 remains the hurdle as exchange supply hits 8-year low

Exchange balances have decreased by about 57% since October, suggesting tokens are moving into longer-term storage. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/02/xrp-bounces-but-usd2-remains-the-hurdle-as-exchange-supply-hits-8-year-low

December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up

Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/01/december-fomc-minutes-show-the-fed-is-worried-short-term-funding-could-seize-up

Vitalik Buterin on the two goals Ethereum must meet to become the ‘world computer’

After major technical gains in 2025, Ethereum’s co-founder says the network must double down on usability and decentralization to meet its original goals. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/01/vitalik-buterin-on-the-two-goals-ethereum-must-meet-to-become-the-world-computer

Strategy shares register first six-month losing streak since adoption of bitcoin strategy in 2020

Crypto analyst Chris Millas has highlighted an unusually persistent slump in Strategy shares, breaking with past drawdown patterns even as the firm continued accumulating bitcoin. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/01/strategy-shares-register-first-six-month-losing-streak-since-adoption-of-bitcoin-strategy-in-2020

How crypto's promised year-end fireworks turned into a bloodbath

Digital asset treasuries, altcoin ETFs and bitcoin’s famed year‑end seasonality were meant to supercharge prices. What came instead was the worst drawdown since 2022's crypto winter. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/01/how-crypto-s-promised-year-end-fireworks-turned-into-a-bloodbath