Bitcoin hashrate drops 12% in worst drawdown since China mining ban: CryptoQuant

A severe winter storm has forced US miners to curtail operations, dragging bitcoin’s hashrate, output and miner margins to their weakest levels in months.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/30/bitcoin-hashrate-drops-12-in-worst-drawdown-since-china-mining-ban-cryptoquant

How decentralized AI training will create a new asset class for digital intelligence

Tokenized AI will democratize access to the world’s most valuable resource, argues Brukhman.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/31/how-decentralized-ai-training-will-create-a-new-asset-class-for-digital-intelligence

Anatomy of bitcoin's plunge this week: The dollar's bottom was BTC's top

It seems like ages ago, but bitcoin rose to just shy of $91,000 on Wednesday. Then the U.S. dollar started to strengthen.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/30/anatomy-of-bitcoin-s-plunge-this-week-the-dollar-s-bottom-was-btc-s-top

U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions

The Department of Justice said it now holds legal title over crypto, real estate and monetary assets tied to darknet mixing service, Helix

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/30/u-s-government-seizes-usd400-million-helix-allegedly-made-from-drug-linked-transactions

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold falling 12% while bitcoin holds at $83,000

Crypto bulls who have theorized that bitcoin can't begin rising until money flows out of red-hot precious metals are about to find out if they were correct.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/30/precious-metals-crash-with-silver-plunging-32-gold-11-bitcoin-slips-back-to-usd82-000

Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails

Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/29/crypto-hit-hardest-in-market-selloff-with-analysts-seeing-bitcoin-in-deeper-pullback-to-usd70-000

Tokenization firm Securitize reports 841% revenue growth as it prepares to go public

With crypto prices and crypto-related stocks in the midst of a major selloff today, Securitize SPAC merger partner Cantor Equity Partners II is higher by 4.4% on the news.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/29/tokenization-firm-securitize-reports-841-revenue-growth-as-it-prepares-to-go-public

Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000

Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/29/crypto-linked-stocks-continue-2026-plunge-but-bitcoin-miners-with-ai-pivots-outperform

The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub

U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears. Strategy

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/28/the-uk-government-says-banks-need-to-stop-blocking-crypto-firms-if-the-country-wants-to-become-a-digital-hub

Circle faces first major 'threat' for institutional dollars from Tether’s USAT

While Circle's USDC has operated without a "credible domestic competitor," Tether's USAT has the potential to shake up the landscape, analysts said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/27/circle-faces-first-major-threat-for-institutional-dollars-from-tether-s-usat

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks

The president said he isn't concerned about the dollar's recent declines, sending the greenback plunging even lower.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/27/bitcoin-climbs-above-usd89-000-as-u-s-dollar-tumbles-on-president-trump-s-remarks

Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits

Anthropic is set to raise $20 billion in its latest funding round, double the amount it initially targeted, according to the FT.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/27/bitcoin-miners-rise-on-fresh-usd20-billion-anthropic-funding-round

Crypto faces fork in the road as Clarity Act support wavers, Bitwise says

The asset manager argued that without federal legislation, the industry has three years to become indispensable before political winds potentially shift.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/27/indispensable-or-irrelevant-bitwise-cio-warns-of-3-year-deadline-for-crypto-adoption

Bitcoin stuck near $88,000 as gold's and silver's record-breaking rallies show exhaustion signs

"Gold and silver casually adding an entire bitcoin market cap in a single day," wrote one crypto analyst.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/26/bitcoin-stuck-near-usd88-000-as-gold-s-and-silver-s-record-breaking-rallies-show-exhaustion-signs

Macro fears mask Ethereum’s momentum, SharpLink CEO says

SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that macro uncertainty is hiding a massive institutional shift toward Ethereum-based tokenization.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/26/macro-fears-mask-ethereum-s-momentum-sharplink-ceo-says

Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect them

Without proper planning, inherited crypto can easily be lost to delays, missing keys or fiduciaries unfamiliar with the asset class, experts warn.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/26/millions-in-crypto-wealth-at-risk-of-vanishing-when-holders-die-here-s-how-to-protect-them

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

Strive’s preferred equity blueprint for Strategy’s $8 billion convertible debt overhang

The bitcoin treasury firm is using perpetual preferreds to retire convertibles, offering a potential framework for managing long dated leverage.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/25/strive-s-preferred-equity-blueprint-for-strategy-s-usd8-billion-convertible-debt-overhang

Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante

The Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a financial infrastructure, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante told CoinDesk.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/25/solana-s-new-phase-is-much-more-about-finance-says-backpack-ceo-armani-ferrante

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

The fight over stablecoin yield isn’t really about stablecoins

It’s about deposits and who gets paid on them, argues Le.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/22/the-fight-over-stablecoin-yield-isn-t-really-about-stablecoins

Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold

Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/24/here-s-why-bitcoin-s-is-failing-its-role-as-a-safe-haven-versus-gold

Coinbase CEO says Big banks now view crypto as an ‘existential’ threat to their business

Brian Armstrong returns from World Economic Forum with message: traditional finance is taking crypto seriously

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/24/coinbase-ceo-says-big-banks-now-view-crypto-as-an-existential-threat-to-their-business

U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties

The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/23/u-s-senator-warren-rebuffed-on-delay-of-world-liberty-bank-charter-over-trump-ties

Kevin O'Leary says power is now more valuable than bitcoin

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary is pivoting his crypto strategy from tokens to energy infrastructure, declaring that power generation is now the real prize.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/kevin-o-leary-says-power-is-now-more-valuable-than-bitcoin

Binance plans return to stock tokens after 2021 retreat

The exchange shut its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but the tokenization push is gaining fresh momentum, a report said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/binance-plans-return-to-stock-tokens-after-2021-retreat-the-information

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

Massachusetts judge poised to tell Kalshi to stop taking sports bets in state

The prediction market platform Kalshi will be preliminarily ordered by a superior court justice in Massachusetts to halt its online sports business there.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/20/massachusetts-judge-poised-to-tell-kalshi-to-stop-taking-sports-bets-in-state

Not all crypto is equal: Schwab maps where the money actually is in digital assets

A new report from Schwab breaks crypto into 3 layers — networks, infrastructure and products – and says most value is still concentrated at the base.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/20/not-all-crypto-is-equal-schwab-maps-where-the-money-actually-is-in-digital-assets

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

Bitcoin steadies at $93,000 as market braces for a bumpy week in trade war rhetoric from Davos

Expect crypto volatility over the next few days on Trump tariff headlines, one Kraken executive warned.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/bitcoin-steadies-at-usd93-000-as-market-braces-for-a-bumpy-week-in-trade-war-rhetoric-from-davos

Here are the 3 things to watch that will move bitcoin and crypto prices in 2026

The four-year crypto market cycle, driven by bitcoin halving events, may be over, with institutional products like ETFs changing market dynamics.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/here-are-the-3-big-things-that-will-move-bitcoin-and-crypto-prices-in-2026

NFTs are not dead: Wealthy crypto collectors are still driving the market, says Animoca Brands' Yat Siu

The Animoca Brands co-founder, who is also an avid NFT collector, said there's a community of owners who bought to own, not sell.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/19/nfts-are-not-dead-wealthy-crypto-collectors-are-still-driving-the-market-says-animoca-brands-yat-siu

XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2

Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/xrp-hit-by-liquidation-cascade-as-price-slips-below-usd2

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

Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated

Glassnode says the push toward $96,000 was driven by leverage, while CryptoQuant warns demand remains too weak to confirm a trend reversal.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/19/bitcoin-slides-below-usd93-000-as-usd680-million-longs-are-liquidated-asia-morning-briefing

Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over

With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/18/animoca-s-yat-siu-says-crypto-s-trump-moment-is-over

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

Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill

"The White House has been super constructive here," said CEO Brian Armstrong.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/17/coinbase-refutes-rumors-of-white-house-s-threat-to-pull-support-for-crypto-bill

Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns

Ark's data shows bitcoin has weak price correlations with stocks, bonds, and gold, making it potentially attractive for risk-adjusted portfolio management.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/17/cathie-wood-calls-bitcoin-good-source-of-diversification-for-investors-seeking-higher-returns

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins

Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/17/lack-of-liquidity-is-a-growing-concern-in-crypto-says-auros-jason-atkins

Polygon Labs said to have laid off 60 staff following new $250 million acquisition

Ethereum scaling firm Polygon Labs disputed reports of a 30% workforce reduction, saying role overlaps from acquisitions drove the changes while its headcount remains the same.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/16/polygon-labs-said-to-have-laid-off-60-staff-following-new-usd250-million-acquisition

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible

The company's Brian Steele suggests the industry giant aims to redefine the limits of tokenization in capital markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/15/dtcc-says-it-aims-to-make-all-1-4-million-securities-in-its-custody-digitally-eligible

Senate Democrats pursuing a Friday call with crypto industry on market structure bill

A call is being planned to discuss the state of the legislation that's now been postponed in the Senate Banking Committee, sources say.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/15/senate-democrats-pursuing-a-friday-call-with-crypto-industry-on-market-structure-bill

DeFi community sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback

The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/15/defi-sees-bad-crypto-bill-s-collapse-as-win-not-setback

Bitcoin and ether's sharp 'mechanical' breakouts liquidate nearly $700 million short positions

Bitcoin's breakout above $95,000 rejuvenated risk appetite, with one market strategist saying that the crypto rally has legs.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/14/bitcoin-and-ether-s-sharp-mechanical-breakouts-liquidate-nearly-usd700-million-short-positions

Coinbase pulls support from crypto market structure bill

CEO Brian Armstrong said there were "too many issues" with the bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/14/coinbase-pulls-support-from-crypto-market-structure-bill

Figure joins stock tokenization race with new trading platform backed by BitGo, Jump

The blockchain lender's new OPEN platform hosts equities registered natively onchain, bypassing DTCC and allowing DeFi-based lending.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/14/figure-joins-stock-tokenization-race-with-new-trading-platform-backed-by-bitgo-jump

How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line

The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/01/13/how-a-battle-with-bankers-tarnished-crypto-s-market-structure-bill-near-the-finish-line

‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay

From Braintree to Project Blueprint, Bryan Johnson views crypto and longevity as a unified war against systemic decay.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/13/inflation-is-aging-bryan-johnson-s-war-against-systemic-decay

JPMorgan CFO calls stablecoin yield payout 'obviously dangerous and undesirable'

JPMorgan's Jeremy Barnum said the bank would compete with crypto offerings but warned that stablecoin yield products look like banks without the same regulation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/13/stablecoin-yield-debate-looks-like-parallel-banking-system-jpmorgan-cfo-says

Bitcoin stalls below $92,000 as privacy coins rally; crypto miners surge on Meta AI news

Traders rotated to Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) and Railgun (RAIL) as bitcoin, ether remain stuck under key resistance levels.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/12/bitcoin-stalls-below-usd92-000-as-privacy-coins-rally-crypto-miners-surge-on-meta-ai-news

Senator Lummis offers DeFi protections bill as broader market structure draft nears

Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to press a key point on how blockchain software developers are treated, though crypto market structure observers await the big show.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/12/developer-shields-pitched-in-standalone-bill-as-senate-nears-market-structure-unveiling

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/12/cftc-to-use-tyler-winklevoss-other-crypto-ceos-as-first-members-of-innovation-panel

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

JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk

The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/11/jpmorgan-downplays-stablecoin-threat-as-local-bankers-warn-of-usd6-6t-risk

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’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

Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'

CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/10/robinhood-explains-building-an-ethereum-layer-2-we-wanted-the-security-from-ethereum

Senate Republicans race toward crypto vote on bill with uncertain Democratic buy-in

While Senator Cynthia Lummis hints about a circulating Banking Committee draft, the Agriculture Committee says it's still hoping for a bipartisan version.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/09/senate-republicans-race-toward-crypto-vote-on-draft-bill-with-uncertain-democratic-buy-in

World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors

The initiative mirrors deposit balances on a private blockchain to speed up settlement and unlock liquidity.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/09/world-s-largest-custodial-bank-bny-to-offer-tokenized-deposits-for-institutional-investors

‘Deeply undervalued’ bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst

Experts say the next major rally may come only when long-term holders are exhausted, and true institutional capital enters the market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/08/bitcoin-may-be-in-for-a-more-boring-but-nevertheless-positive-year

JPMorgan expands blockchain goals, plans to build ‘interoperable digital money’

As Siemens uses JPMorgan's blockchain for FX transfers, the bank plans to scale JPM Coin across privacy-focused and public networks

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/08/interoperable-digital-money-jpmorgan-expands-blockchain-plans

This is what's (currently) in the way of U.S. crypto market structure bill harmony

Though consequential Senate committee votes may be coming, the talks over the bill's language haven't yet satisfied fundamental requests from Democrats.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/01/07/this-is-what-s-currently-in-the-way-of-u-s-crypto-market-structure-bill-harmony

Senate Agriculture Committee to follow Banking panel in crypto vote next week: report

The Senate Agriculture Committee has previously released a discussion draft of its market structure legislation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/07/senate-agriculture-committee-to-follow-banking-panel-in-crypto-vote-next-week-report

JPMorgan to issue its JPM stablecoin directly on privacy-focused Canton Network

The Kinexys-led move aims to bring regulated digital cash to a privacy-enabled blockchain for real-time, interoperable finance.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/07/jpmorgan-to-issue-its-jpm-stablecoin-directly-on-privacy-focused-canton-network

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

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

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

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release

The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/02/crypto-hacker-ilya-lichtenstein-credits-trump-s-first-step-act-for-early-prison-release

Dogecoin surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks DOGE rally

The breakout was supported by spot activity, indicating a healthier market move.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/02/dogecoin-surges-7-as-a-double-bottom-break-sparks-doge-rally

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, Buterin 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