Gold surges to doorstep of $5,000 as experts debate bitcoin's underperformance

"The [BTC] adoption announcements are not working anymore," said Jim Bianco, while Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas urged taking a longer-term view.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/22/gold-surges-to-doorstep-of-usd5-000-as-experts-debate-bitcoin-s-underperformance

Optimism community begins vote on OP token buybacks

The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/22/optimism-community-begins-vote-on-op-token-buybacks

Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network

A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/22/citi-sounds-the-alarm-on-address-poisoning-scams-flooding-the-ethereum-network

Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary on betting big on data centers and why most crypto tokens will never come back

The Shark Tank investor is preparing shovel-ready sites for bitcoin miners and data centers, betting that infrastructure — not tokens — will drive the next wave of value.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/21/kevin-o-leary-adds-13-000-acres-to-fuel-crypto-and-ai-infrastructure-push

Bitcoin moves back to $90,000 as Trump pulls tariff threat after 'productive meeting' with NATO chief

"The solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the U.S. and all NATO nations," said President Trump in a Truth Social post.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/21/bitcoin-moves-higher-after-trump-pulls-tariff-threat-following-productive-meeting-with-nato-chief

BlackRock’s IBIT powers new bitcoin annuity for U.S. retirees via Delaware Life

The first-of-its-kind FIA, according to the companies, offers crypto exposure with principal protection, aiming to attract cautious investors near retirement.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/21/blackrock-s-ibit-powers-new-bitcoin-annuity-for-u-s-retirees-via-delaware-life

Solana Mobile begins SKR token airdrop to Seeker phone users

The token will play a central role in governance and staking, allowing holders to delegate tokens to help secure and scale the mobile ecosystem.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/20/solana-mobile-begins-skr-token-airdrop-to-seeker-phone-users