Strategy surges 6% on MSCI decision not to exclude DATs from indexes

Shares of the Michael Saylor-led firm had been under pressure not just from weak bitcoin prices, but also the chance that the indexing giant might exclude DATs from its indexes.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/strategy-surges-6-on-msci-decision-not-to-exclude-digital-asset-treasury-firms-from-indexes

Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

Bitcoin and ether are off to a strong start this year, and Bitwise says the path to new highs hinges on market stability, U.S. legislation and calm equities.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/asset-manager-bitwise-sees-3-tests-for-crypto-s-2026-rally

How to stay safe after the Ledger leak: experts urge privacy first

Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/06/how-to-stay-safe-after-the-ledger-leak-experts-urge-privacy-first

U.S. Senate back to crypto talks as industry's make-or-break bill faces time crunch

Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/06/u-s-senate-back-to-crypto-talks-as-industry-s-make-or-break-bill-faces-time-crunch

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

A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC

After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/05/a-few-republicans-have-crypto-s-destiny-in-their-hands-at-the-sec-cftc

XRP breaks $2.12 as shrinking exchange supply lead to price squeeze higher

Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/05/xrp-breaks-usd2-12-as-shrinking-exchange-supply-lead-to-price-squeeze-higher