The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million.
Circle’s rising correlation with ether and DeFi exposure drives the re-rating, despite valuation and competition concerns.
Jaime Rogozinski litigated the trademark to the Supreme Court—and lost.
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.
Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to automate web browsing.
The product offers exchange-traded exposure to JitoSOL with staking rewards embedded, as liquid staking ETFs remain under review in the United States.
The Dogecoin price is facing renewed pressure as market watchers warn the meme coin may not be out of the woods yet. A crypto analyst warns that unless Dogecoin meets certain key conditions, its ongoing weakness could trigger another price crash, further extending its bearish trend. Dogecoin Price Could Extend Downtrend Like many meme coins, Dogecoin is experiencing a major downturn after failing to break key resistance levels. This continuous rejection has kept selling pressure intact and prevented the DOGE price from building sustained upward momentum. As a result, Dogecoin’s bearish structure, which has been in place for months, shows few signs of relief. Bulls are also facing major roadblocks, leaving Dogecoin vulnerable to further declines so long as it trades below key levels. Related Reading: What’s Going On With The US Dollar And How Does It Affect Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices? According to crypto market expert KrissPax, Dogecoin remains weak and could extend its already intense downtrend if its price fails to recover. He explained that without a solid bullish catalyst to drive the price upward, the meme coin could experience another price crash. KrissPax presented a TradingView chart showing just how far he believes Dogecoin could decline if it fails to recapture market interest and demand. Firstly, the chart highlights a higher-timeframe descending channel pattern that began after the broader market flash crash on October 10, 2025. At the time, Dogecoin recorded one of its largest single-day price crashes, falling from above $0.26 to below $0.10 before quickly recovering. Following that steep decline, Dogecoin price remained stuck in the descending channel, with its overall structure reflecting a bearish trend. Typically, a descending channel pattern favors more downside pressure unless a decisive breakout occurs. So far, Dogecoin has made a few recovery attempts; however, its price has failed to sustain any bullish rally. Recent price action, as shown in the chart, also indicates consolidation near the lower to middle part of the channel, with a gradual base forming around $0.12-$0.14. For now, a clear break below the lower trendline of the channel would confirm the continuation of Dogecoin’s prolonged downtrend. On the flip side, a breakout above the upper trendline of the descending channel with volume confirmation could invalidate DOGE’s bearish structure and signal a potential trend change. Related Reading: Analyst Says Chainlink Price Could Crash 50% If This Level Fails Update On Dogecoin’s Current Price Action According to CoinMarketCap data at the time of writing, Dogecoin remains in negative territory, recording a price correction of more than 3% over the past 24 hours. Data indicates that the meme coin’s daily, weekly, and monthly price performances are in a pronounced slump. If this trend persists, Dogecoin could close January in the red, extending the downtrend that marked the end of 2025. Beyond weak price action, Dogecoin’s total market capitalization has also declined by more than 3%. Daily trading volume remains subdued, down over 2.5%, further highlighting waning investor confidence and reduced interest in the meme coin. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Atkins had previously said the exemptions, which could target tokenized securities, DeFi, and other crypto sectors, would be out in January.
The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture has narrowly passed its portion of the Clarity Act. After a similar bill from the Senate Banking Committee was delayed earlier this month, this different version will be discussed on the floor of the house. Moreover, the Senate will seek to harmonize its bill with the one passed …
Bit Digital entered the bitcoin mining business in 2020 and was an early diversifier into the HPC/AI sector.
A potential listing would further legitimize digital asset custody as core market infrastructure rather than a niche service following BitGo's public launch.
Bitcoin (BTC) continued to slide on Thursday, extending the downward trend seen throughout the week and briefly falling below the closely watched $85,000 level, despite progress on long-awaited US crypto legislation failing to lift market sentiment. Crypto Prices Fall Despite Regulatory Progress The decline came on the same day the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its portion of the proposed crypto market structure legislation, known as the CLARITY Act. While the committee’s action was widely viewed as a positive development for the digital asset industry, it did little to support prices in the short term. Related Reading: White House To Host Crypto And Banking Leaders In Push To Break Regulatory Deadlock Instead of triggering a rally, the news coincided with a sharp market sell‑off. Bitcoin dropped by roughly $2,700 in a short period, setting off a wave of liquidations that erased an estimated $356 million in long positions. Data from Coinglass further shows that total liquidations across the crypto market reached about $803 million over the past 24 hours, including roughly $693 million in long liquidations and $109 million in short liquidations. Bitcoin Hovers Near Breakdown Levels As earlier reported by Bitcoinist, the CLARITY Act cleared an important procedural hurdle earlier on Thursday when the Senate Agriculture Committee approved its section of the bill during a scheduled markup. The legislation aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. With the Agriculture Committee’s approval secured, lawmakers must merge the provisions that expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) role with parallel sections overseen by the Senate Banking Committee, which address the Securities and Exchange Commission’s jurisdiction. At the same time, legislators will need to determine whether bipartisan backing can still be achieved for a measure that could significantly reshape crypto regulation in the US. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply In Loss Begins To Rise, Raising Early Bear Market Concerns From a technical perspective, market analyst Rekt Capital said that in the near term, Bitcoin needs to prevent the former range low around $86,000 from turning into resistance on lower time frames. He added that a weekly close above that level would be necessary to avoid a deeper breakdown. According to his analysis, a decisive break below the roughly $86,000 area could open the door to another test of the macro triangle bottom near $82,500. A further drop below that level, he cautioned, would signal an acceleration of bearish momentum. As of now, the market’s leading cryptocurrency has only briefly recovered to $85,135. However, it is still far from reaching the critical level outlined by the analyst. Therefore, Friday’s price action will be crucial in determining Bitcoin’s next move. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The raise underscores venture investors’ selective return to infrastructure-heavy crypto bets as DePIN struggles to move beyond early token launches.
Crypto liquidations topped $1 billion as leveraged long positions were flushed during the slide and the market cap dropped below $3 trillion.
The Series B extension values the New York–based crypto infrastructure company at about $1.5 billion and includes backing from institutional investors.
XRP has opened 2026 trading in a tight range under $2 as it failed to establish a clear trend in the year’s opening month. However, underlying data suggests high-net-worth investors are accumulating the token despite the lack of price momentum. Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment revealed that the XRP network has added a net […]
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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.
Cryptocurrency markets have shown limited momentum this week, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum lingering in narrow price ranges. This price action comes on the heels of the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Traders and investors appeared to have taken a wait-and-see approach, leaving the largest digital assets stuck in consolidation without any breakout in either direction. Fed Policy And Market Expectations The Federal Reserve chose to hold benchmark interest rates at 3.50-3.75% in its latest policy meeting on Wedensday, a decision that was largely anticipated by markets. Still, this meeting marked the first pause in policy easing since July 2025, ending a stretch where the central bank cut rates three times last year while assessing how the economy was responding to President Donald Trump’s combative fiscal and trade policies. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Following The 2022 Fractal? Here Was The Previous Outcome By choosing to step back from further cuts, policymakers have now taken a more cautious stance before adjusting rates again. However, two governors dissented, preferring a quarter-point cut. Stephen Miran, as well as Christopher Waller, advocated for a 25-basis-point cut. The pause is continued caution about inflation and economic data, suggesting further easing won’t come without clear evidence of weaker economic conditions. In its statement, the Federal Reserve noted that the Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% objective. This kind of higher-for-longer message can dampen risk appetite, and cryptocurrencies, which are viewed as risk assets, are feeling the impact. Bitcoin And Ethereum Locked In Tight Consolidation Recent price action across Bitcoin and Ethereum continues to indicate a market stuck in indecision. Bitcoin briefly tested the psychological $90,000 level but failed to establish acceptance above it, slipping back into a narrow range around $87,000 to $89,000. Related Reading: Analyst Says You’re Not Bullish Enough On Ethereum – What Does He Mean? A recent rejection at $90,000 has limited upside follow-through and has kept both buyers and sellers cautious, as neither side has been able to take control. This lack of momentum is also reflected in steady outflows from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which witnessed $28.1 million in outflows in the past 24 hours. Ethereum has mirrored Bitcoin’s behavior almost step for step. The price broke above $3,000 very briefly in the past 24 hours, but it has since rejected and is back to trading around $2,900. This movement puts it oscillating within a tight band without delivering a decisive breakout or breakdown. Interestingly, Spot Ethereum ETFs, on the other hand, had $28.10 million in inflows in the past 24 hours. Although on-chain indicators like increasing wallet participation show underlying engagement, those signals have yet to translate into a sustained bullish momentum. Profit-taking near the $3,000 resistance and uncertainty have continued to restrict short-term gains. As it stands, both Bitcoin and Ethereum seem likely to remain confined to their current ranges until a stronger catalyst emerges. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Token prices across DePIN remain deeply depressed, but on-chain revenues are growing.
Futures market liquidations, a sharp sell-off in US stocks and limited progress on talks to fund the US government are taking a toll on Bitcoin price today. Is $80,000 the next stop for BTC?
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins held a joint agency event on Thursday to discuss harmonization on crypto regulation.
Analysts agree only a subset of bitcoin would be vulnerable in a future quantum scenario, though estimates and timelines vary widely.
The CFTC is joining forces with the SEC on “Project Crypto”, an initiative aimed at modernizing cryptocurrency regulation.
Flying Tulip, a new DeFi platform founded by Andre Cronje, has raised additional capital through a mix of private and public token sales.
With Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Mike Selig new in the role, the agencies held a "harmonization" event to show they're side-by-side.
Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.
Atkins' participation signals a growing regulatory interest in crypto, potentially leading to more defined frameworks and industry legitimacy.
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Over 50% of the MEGA supply will be released as “major milestones for the protocol are achieved," rather than a time-based unlock schedule.
A report from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how transitions into strong upside phases have historically required liquidity to hold above a key threshold. Bitcoin Rally Could Require Realized Profit/Loss Ratio To Rise Above 5 In its latest weekly report, Glassnode has talked about liquidity conditions present on the Bitcoin network as the asset’s price has gone through a drawdown following its failed recovery attempt earlier in the month. Related Reading: Bitcoin Death Cross That Last Preceded A 66% Drop Is Back “Any meaningful transition back toward a sustained rally should objectively be reflected in liquidity-sensitive indicators such as the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio (90D-SMA),” explained the analytics firm. The Realized Profit/Loss Ratio refers to an indicator that, as its name suggests, compares the realized profit and loss that BTC investors realize from their transactions. When the value of this metric is greater than 1, it means the holders as a whole are realizing a higher amount of profit than loss. On the other hand, the indicator being under the threshold suggests loss-taking is dominant on the network. Naturally, if the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio is exactly equal to 1, the average holder can be assumed to be just breaking even on their selling, with profits and losses being harvested on the blockchain exactly canceling each other out. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the 90-day moving average (MA) of this Bitcoin indicator over the past decade: As displayed in the above graph, the 90-day MA Bitcoin Realized Profit/Loss Ratio hit a peak during the second half of 2025 as investors exited with gains in the bull run. Since this high, however, the indicator has seen a sharp decline. At the peak, the metric’s value reached close to 20, indicating profits outweighed losses by nearly 20 times, but recently, it has slipped all the way down to a level less than 2. Profit-taking is still dominant in the sector from the perspective of the indicator, but profits are less than double the losses now. According to Glassnode, transitions into strong upsides have historically required this metric to rise and hold above a value of 5. Currently, the metric’s trajectory is still pointing down, so it’s uncertain whether it will see any improvement in the near future and if it does, whether it will climb back above this threshold. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply In Loss Turns Upward—Early Bear Market Signal? That said, twice in this cycle alone, Bitcoin liquidity has gone under this level and managed to return above it. Though in both of those instances, it found a bottom at levels noticeably above the current value. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $87,800, down 2.4% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com