Trending News: Schwab maps the crypto landscape, highlighting where the bulk of investment dollars are parked.BTC falls under $89,000 amid renewed trade war fears and global bond volatility – Markets Liveblog.Bitcoin slides past $90,000 as global investors sell risk assets.BTC risks dropping to $58K as aggressive Fed policy and global trade frictions hit investor sentiment.BTC slides to $91,000 following renewed U.S. trade worries – Crypto Markets Today.Bitcoin retreats as tech index futures and crypto stocks decline on renewed U.S.-Europe trade concerns.Higher U.S. Treasury borrowing costs weigh on bitcoin and broader equities.Data from bitcoin options points to a 30% probability of the cryptocurrency trading under $80,000 by the close of June.Bitcoin breaks beneath $91,000 while Solana, XRP and Cardano post weekly losses.Bitcoin whale stirs after 12-year slumber, transfers $84 million stash.Bitcoin steadies near $93,000 while markets gird for choppy trade-war headlines out of Davos.Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP see sustained ETF inflows ahead of reversalExtended miner capitulation drives Bitcoin hash rate 15% below October highsBitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ story weakened as Greenland tensions drive risk-off sentimentBitcoin drops below critical support as tariff discussions unsettle investorsBitcoin, ether ETF activity hits highest level since October.Risk-off sentiment weighs on crypto majors as gold rallies to all-time highs.Bitcoin slips beneath $93,000 amid $680 million in long liquidations.South Korea recommends a 5% ceiling on crypto investments for listed companies.India tightens oversight of digital assets to prevent money laundering and support anti-terror measures.Markets react to Trump-Powell clash: bitcoin up 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar fall.Prediction markets signal low odds of Powell departure despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing.MXR (Moxxer Coin) Launches as a Utility Token Powering the Next Generation of Skill-Based Blockchain GamingAccording to VanEck, a single bitcoin could be worth as much as $2.9 million by 2050.Bitcoin falls back near $90,000 following a failed early-session rally.Bitcoin may be forming the same setup that fueled last year’s run to $126,000.Bitcoin trades flat near $90,000 as volumes dry up and altcoins move unevenly.SharpLink commits $170M in ETH to staking on Linea.Bitcoin ETF inflows reverse, with a three-day outflow streak erasing gains from the start of the month.Builders of Zashi, the well-known Zcash wallet, are launching ‘cashZ’, their latest venture.Truebit crashes almost completely as a hacker makes off with $26.6 million in Ether.XRP retreats to $2.12 as futures liquidations hit both long and short traders.Bitcoin stays close to $91,000 as investors await Trump tariff verdict: Asia Morning BriefingCoinbase upgraded to ‘buy’ at Bank of America as platform moves past crypto-only modelEven as some call bitcoin “deeply undervalued,” the market remains bearish with no near-term upside catalyst in sight.BTC bounces off $89,200 support, rising back to $90,500Trading slowed as market makers became coin-heavy following October’s crypto crash, BitMEX notes.BTC falls under $90,000 with altcoins retreating amid subdued market activity: Crypto Markets TodayBitcoin traces November levels, forming a January setup traders have seen before.BTC drops beneath $90,000 amid early-year pullback, as investors withdraw $480 million from bitcoin ETFs.XRP declines 5% while CNBC calls it the hottest trade of 2026, beating bitcoin and ether.Crypto credit starts to look more like a cash savings account: Asia Morning BriefingGold-Focused RWA Project Dignity Gold Lists DIGau on XT.com as Institutional-Grade Tokenization Moves On-ChainMarket selloff deepens, sending Bitcoin sliding to $91,000.Rumble introduces wallet for crypto payments, featuring Tether and tipping options in BTC, USDT, and XAUT.STRC perpetual shares rebound to $100, signaling potential uptick in Bitcoin buying activity.Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin slides while altcoins take a hit in Asia-led sell-off.BTC slides toward $91,000 as traders focus on two CME gap levels.Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds above $90K with fresh inflows lifting crypto marketsFollowing MSCI’s announcement, Metplanet climbs to a three-month high relative to bitcoin.Following MSCI’s decision to keep DATs in its indexes, Strategy climbs 6%.Binance Futures now lets crypto traders take leveraged positions in silver.Hyperliquid has enabled XRP spot trading as Flare’s FXRP goes live on the platform.Bitcoin’s price action is increasingly mirroring moves in the Japanese yen.Bitcoin miners tap growing AI opportunities after Nvidia reveals Rubin is already being producedAccording to asset manager Bitwise, crypto faces three tests in 2026In the last two months of 2025, Riot Platforms sold $200 million in bitcoin.Cryptocurrencies retreat amid a weaker U.S. trading session.Liquidity boosts Bitcoin, but fears over the ‘halving cycle’ may cap gains in 2026, according to Schwab.BNB climbs above $910 as momentum in the wider crypto market strengthens.According to this metric, Bitcoin’s late-November dip marked the low, with major gains likely ahead.Storage token Filecoin climbs as volume spikes.Maelstrom, led by Arthur Hayes, starts 2026 wagering at ‘almost full risk’ on altcoins.Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as Firm Deepens Crypto StrategyBitcoin ETFs See Largest Inflow Since October as Institutions Re-EngageCrypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Nears Key Resistance Amid a Spike in Memecoin TradingCopper, Gold and Bitcoin Point to a Macro Trend to WatchWhat’s Driving Bitcoin and Leading Cryptos Higher at the Start of 2026Sui tops Bitcoin and Ether in performance as Mysten Labs highlights new privacy techXRP surges 9%, propelling crypto markets as Bitcoin climbs to a six-week high near $95K.Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin leads gains, reaches highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag.Bitcoin surges briefly to $93,000 as the crypto market rides New Year gains, generating $260 million in liquidationsBitcoin surge sparks pre-market gains across crypto-linked equities and miners.Asia Morning Briefing: Analysis shows legacy media adopted a more measured stance on Bitcoin last yearBitcoin markets open 2026 with traders eyeing a move above $100,000.Bitcoin looks set for its longest string of daily wins in three months.PwC strengthens its crypto initiatives in response to changing U.S. rules and rising stablecoin use: Report.Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Forecasts Major UX Pivot in Crypto Next YearBitcoin Could Hit a New Record in January, Says Tom Lee, Amid 2026 Volatility ConcernsGoldman Sachs: New Rules Could Spur Broader Institutional Adoption of CryptoSpot Bitcoin Volumes Fall to Yearly Lows Despite Rally in PricesBitcoin Approaches $94,000 as Crypto Prices Extend Early U.S. GainsBitcoin Mining Margins Remain Under Pressure Despite Lower Rivalry, Says JPMorganEthereum Could Outgrow Bitcoin-Style Limits as Scaling Solutions Develop, Says ButerinStrategy added to its bitcoin stash and strengthened its cash reserves last week.Ledger Suffers Customer Data Breach After Incident at Payment Partner Global-eDogecoin climbs 4% as memecoins rally, with a bullish short-term golden cross drawing trader attention.Bitcoin breaks $91,000 as U.S. moves in Venezuela boost ether and Dogecoin.Bitcoin falls on news of Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, then rebounds as markets stabilize.Dogecoin, PEPE post gains of up to 25% as memecoins open 2026 on a high note.XRP rallies 8% above $2 as markets anticipate a friendlier regulatory outlook from the SEC.BTC squeeze signals that a big move may be on the horizon.ADA pops 7% amid steady gains for Bitcoin and Ether as the new year’s trading begins.Tether increases its bitcoin exposure by nearly $800 million, raising total BTC holdings above 96,000.DOGE spikes 7% as double-bottom breakout triggers renewed buying interest.XRP recovers from recent losses, though the $2 barrier holds firm while exchange supply sinks to an eight-year low.Bitcoin tops $90,000 as traders look for confirmation of a trend change.Internet Computer regains $3 level on strengthening short-term momentumBONK rallies 10%+ in 24 hours on strengthening buying pressure$4.57 billion exits Bitcoin ETFs in worst two-month stretch on record
Wed. Jan 21st, 2026
Trending News: Schwab maps the crypto landscape, highlighting where the bulk of investment dollars are parked.BTC falls under $89,000 amid renewed trade war fears and global bond volatility – Markets Liveblog.Bitcoin slides past $90,000 as global investors sell risk assets.BTC risks dropping to $58K as aggressive Fed policy and global trade frictions hit investor sentiment.BTC slides to $91,000 following renewed U.S. trade worries – Crypto Markets Today.Bitcoin retreats as tech index futures and crypto stocks decline on renewed U.S.-Europe trade concerns.Higher U.S. Treasury borrowing costs weigh on bitcoin and broader equities.Data from bitcoin options points to a 30% probability of the cryptocurrency trading under $80,000 by the close of June.Bitcoin breaks beneath $91,000 while Solana, XRP and Cardano post weekly losses.Bitcoin whale stirs after 12-year slumber, transfers $84 million stash.Bitcoin steadies near $93,000 while markets gird for choppy trade-war headlines out of Davos.Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP see sustained ETF inflows ahead of reversalExtended miner capitulation drives Bitcoin hash rate 15% below October highsBitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ story weakened as Greenland tensions drive risk-off sentimentBitcoin drops below critical support as tariff discussions unsettle investorsBitcoin, ether ETF activity hits highest level since October.Risk-off sentiment weighs on crypto majors as gold rallies to all-time highs.Bitcoin slips beneath $93,000 amid $680 million in long liquidations.South Korea recommends a 5% ceiling on crypto investments for listed companies.India tightens oversight of digital assets to prevent money laundering and support anti-terror measures.Markets react to Trump-Powell clash: bitcoin up 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar fall.Prediction markets signal low odds of Powell departure despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing.MXR (Moxxer Coin) Launches as a Utility Token Powering the Next Generation of Skill-Based Blockchain GamingAccording to VanEck, a single bitcoin could be worth as much as $2.9 million by 2050.Bitcoin falls back near $90,000 following a failed early-session rally.Bitcoin may be forming the same setup that fueled last year’s run to $126,000.Bitcoin trades flat near $90,000 as volumes dry up and altcoins move unevenly.SharpLink commits $170M in ETH to staking on Linea.Bitcoin ETF inflows reverse, with a three-day outflow streak erasing gains from the start of the month.Builders of Zashi, the well-known Zcash wallet, are launching ‘cashZ’, their latest venture.Truebit crashes almost completely as a hacker makes off with $26.6 million in Ether.XRP retreats to $2.12 as futures liquidations hit both long and short traders.Bitcoin stays close to $91,000 as investors await Trump tariff verdict: Asia Morning BriefingCoinbase upgraded to ‘buy’ at Bank of America as platform moves past crypto-only modelEven as some call bitcoin “deeply undervalued,” the market remains bearish with no near-term upside catalyst in sight.BTC bounces off $89,200 support, rising back to $90,500Trading slowed as market makers became coin-heavy following October’s crypto crash, BitMEX notes.BTC falls under $90,000 with altcoins retreating amid subdued market activity: Crypto Markets TodayBitcoin traces November levels, forming a January setup traders have seen before.BTC drops beneath $90,000 amid early-year pullback, as investors withdraw $480 million from bitcoin ETFs.XRP declines 5% while CNBC calls it the hottest trade of 2026, beating bitcoin and ether.Crypto credit starts to look more like a cash savings account: Asia Morning BriefingGold-Focused RWA Project Dignity Gold Lists DIGau on XT.com as Institutional-Grade Tokenization Moves On-ChainMarket selloff deepens, sending Bitcoin sliding to $91,000.Rumble introduces wallet for crypto payments, featuring Tether and tipping options in BTC, USDT, and XAUT.STRC perpetual shares rebound to $100, signaling potential uptick in Bitcoin buying activity.Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin slides while altcoins take a hit in Asia-led sell-off.BTC slides toward $91,000 as traders focus on two CME gap levels.Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds above $90K with fresh inflows lifting crypto marketsFollowing MSCI’s announcement, Metplanet climbs to a three-month high relative to bitcoin.Following MSCI’s decision to keep DATs in its indexes, Strategy climbs 6%.Binance Futures now lets crypto traders take leveraged positions in silver.Hyperliquid has enabled XRP spot trading as Flare’s FXRP goes live on the platform.Bitcoin’s price action is increasingly mirroring moves in the Japanese yen.Bitcoin miners tap growing AI opportunities after Nvidia reveals Rubin is already being producedAccording to asset manager Bitwise, crypto faces three tests in 2026In the last two months of 2025, Riot Platforms sold $200 million in bitcoin.Cryptocurrencies retreat amid a weaker U.S. trading session.Liquidity boosts Bitcoin, but fears over the ‘halving cycle’ may cap gains in 2026, according to Schwab.BNB climbs above $910 as momentum in the wider crypto market strengthens.According to this metric, Bitcoin’s late-November dip marked the low, with major gains likely ahead.Storage token Filecoin climbs as volume spikes.Maelstrom, led by Arthur Hayes, starts 2026 wagering at ‘almost full risk’ on altcoins.Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as Firm Deepens Crypto StrategyBitcoin ETFs See Largest Inflow Since October as Institutions Re-EngageCrypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Nears Key Resistance Amid a Spike in Memecoin TradingCopper, Gold and Bitcoin Point to a Macro Trend to WatchWhat’s Driving Bitcoin and Leading Cryptos Higher at the Start of 2026Sui tops Bitcoin and Ether in performance as Mysten Labs highlights new privacy techXRP surges 9%, propelling crypto markets as Bitcoin climbs to a six-week high near $95K.Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin leads gains, reaches highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag.Bitcoin surges briefly to $93,000 as the crypto market rides New Year gains, generating $260 million in liquidationsBitcoin surge sparks pre-market gains across crypto-linked equities and miners.Asia Morning Briefing: Analysis shows legacy media adopted a more measured stance on Bitcoin last yearBitcoin markets open 2026 with traders eyeing a move above $100,000.Bitcoin looks set for its longest string of daily wins in three months.PwC strengthens its crypto initiatives in response to changing U.S. rules and rising stablecoin use: Report.Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Forecasts Major UX Pivot in Crypto Next YearBitcoin Could Hit a New Record in January, Says Tom Lee, Amid 2026 Volatility ConcernsGoldman Sachs: New Rules Could Spur Broader Institutional Adoption of CryptoSpot Bitcoin Volumes Fall to Yearly Lows Despite Rally in PricesBitcoin Approaches $94,000 as Crypto Prices Extend Early U.S. GainsBitcoin Mining Margins Remain Under Pressure Despite Lower Rivalry, Says JPMorganEthereum Could Outgrow Bitcoin-Style Limits as Scaling Solutions Develop, Says ButerinStrategy added to its bitcoin stash and strengthened its cash reserves last week.Ledger Suffers Customer Data Breach After Incident at Payment Partner Global-eDogecoin climbs 4% as memecoins rally, with a bullish short-term golden cross drawing trader attention.Bitcoin breaks $91,000 as U.S. moves in Venezuela boost ether and Dogecoin.Bitcoin falls on news of Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, then rebounds as markets stabilize.Dogecoin, PEPE post gains of up to 25% as memecoins open 2026 on a high note.XRP rallies 8% above $2 as markets anticipate a friendlier regulatory outlook from the SEC.BTC squeeze signals that a big move may be on the horizon.ADA pops 7% amid steady gains for Bitcoin and Ether as the new year’s trading begins.Tether increases its bitcoin exposure by nearly $800 million, raising total BTC holdings above 96,000.DOGE spikes 7% as double-bottom breakout triggers renewed buying interest.XRP recovers from recent losses, though the $2 barrier holds firm while exchange supply sinks to an eight-year low.Bitcoin tops $90,000 as traders look for confirmation of a trend change.Internet Computer regains $3 level on strengthening short-term momentumBONK rallies 10%+ in 24 hours on strengthening buying pressure$4.57 billion exits Bitcoin ETFs in worst two-month stretch on record
Wed. Jan 21st, 2026

Crypto Week Ahead: U.S. Interest Rates and Do Kwon Sentencing in Focus

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Crypto Week Ahead: Fed Rate Decision, Do Kwon Sentencing, and Key Market Events

This week, markets are focused on the Federal Reserve and U.S. interest rates. The FOMC is expected to cut the target rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% at its Dec. 10 meeting, according to CME’s FedWatch tool. Lower rates often encourage investment in riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies and equities.

Legal Spotlight
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 11 after pleading guilty to defrauding investors. U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 12-year sentence. The collapse of Kwon’s UST stablecoin and LUNA token played a major role in the severe 2022 crypto market downturn.

Crypto Market Events

  • Dec. 8: EstateX (ESX) launches for Unicorn Club members and NFT holders; first property listed.
  • Dec. 8: ProCap Financial Inc. (BRR) begins trading on Nasdaq Global Market.
  • Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.: Enjin (ENJ) activates the Senotsa upgrade on Relaychain and Matrixchain.
  • Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m.: Hivemapper (HONEY) AMA on X Spaces.
  • Dec. 9: Twenty One Capital (XXI) starts trading on NYSE after combining with Cantor Equity Partners.
  • Dec. 10, 6 a.m.: Kaia (KAIA) Korea AMA on X Spaces.
  • Dec. 10: Celo’s Jello hardfork introduces ZK-powered fault proofs.
  • Dec. 11, 11 a.m.: Do Kwon faces sentencing in New York; prosecution seeks 12 years, defense requests five.
  • Dec. 11, 3 p.m.: Chia (XCH) AMA on Zoom.
  • Dec. 12: EstateX (ESX) opens to the public; fractional real estate shares purchasable via PROPX.
  • Dec. 13: Bittensor (TAO) halving reduces daily emissions from 7,200 to 3,600; Xelis (XELIS) smart contracts go live at 12 p.m.

Macro Events

  • Dec. 9: Mexico inflation data, ADP employment, and JOLTS report.
  • Dec. 10: Brazil inflation, Bank of Canada rate decision (prev. 2.25%), FOMC rate decision, press conferences follow.
  • Dec. 10: Brazil central bank rate decision (prev. 15%).
  • Dec. 11: U.S. initial and continuing jobless claims.

Token & Governance Updates

  • Celo, Aave, ENS, CoW, Gnosis, Moon, Arbitrum DAOs hold ongoing governance votes through Dec. 11.
  • Token Unlocks: LINEA (Dec. 10, $14.63M), APT (Dec. 11, $21.04M), CHEEL (Dec. 13, $11.02M).
  • Token Launches: Stable (STABLE, Dec. 8), HumidiFi WET (Dec. 9), LAVA on Kraken (Dec. 10).

This week is set to be pivotal for both macro and crypto markets, with interest rate decisions, regulatory developments, and high-profile legal events influencing market sentiment and trading activity.

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