Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road....

How a third-party data leak led to phishing attempts against Ledger users

A third-party e-commerce breach exposed order data, enabling phishing attempts without compromising Ledger wallets or self-custody systems....

BlackRock scoops up over $5 billion in crypto since the start of 2026

BlackRock , the world’s largest asset manager, has already scooped up nearly $6 billion in cryptocurrencies since the start of the year. As of the time of writing, January 20, BlackRock’s total crypto holdings hover around $81.4 billion, as per the real-time wallet tracking data retrieved by Finbold from Arkham ....

Bitcoin Is Falling—Strategy Just Spent $2.1 Billion on BTC

Strategy just notched its largest Bitcoin purchase in more than nine months, with some help from its STRC preferred shares....

Bakkt stock dives after estimated cash drops, announces new ATM program

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‘BTC’s security is lower now’ – Why miners are abandoning Bitcoin for AI

Will BTC value and network security pay the ultimate price for the AI pivot?...

Are Crypto Exchanges Manipulating The Bitcoin Price Crash?

Crypto pundit Wimar has claimed that crypto exchanges are manipulating the Bitcoin price , causing it to crash from its 2026 high. This comes amid recent developments with the Trump tariffs, which have caused the flagship crypto to also decline....

Chainlink expands data streams to cover multitrillion-dollar U.S. stock market

The upgrade uses a "pull" model for sub-second updates, allowing more advanced trading logic and avoiding high gas costs....

Portugal Bans Polymarket Over €4M Insider Trading Scandal

Portugal’s gaming regulator has banned crypto prediction platform Polymarket following suspicious trading patterns during the country’s presidential election that saw over €4 million wagered in just two hours before results emerged....

Ledger Brings Governance-Ready Staking to ETH & SOL

Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, and Tezos staking activity continues to expand as institutions seek yield without compromising control. As of writing, Proof-of-Stake networks command a growing share of locked value, while enterprises demand infrastructure that aligns with internal governance....

Supreme Court Tariff Delay Sends BTC Below $90K, $190M Gets Liquidated

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue a long-awaited decision on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs on Tuesday, extending a period of uncertainty around one of the most consequential trade cases in decades....

Which Cryptocurrencies Work Best for Web3 Gambling? Top 3 Options

Web3 gambling has evolved into a mature ecosystem where speed, flexibility, and transparency matter just as much as odds. In 2026, players no longer ask whether they can bet with cryptocurrency — the real question is which cryptocurrencies actually work best in practice....

Self-Custody is No Longer a Retail Hobby. It is Becoming Institutional Infrastructure

How control, delegation, and professional operations are reshaping Proof-of-Stake participation By Artemiy Parshakov, VP of Institutions at P2P.org How the Institutional View of Self-Custody Is Changing For years, institutional participants largely equated self-custody with retail risk....

Cardano Midnight (NIGHT) Bags Popular Crypto Exchange Listing

Social trading platform eToro is now backing Cardano's Midnight (NIGHT) network....

Coinbase CEO Urges Banks to Start Competing

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong used the global stage at the World Economic Forum to launch a scathing critique of "regulatory capture" within the traditional banking sector....

Bitcoin vs Fiat Sports Betting in 2026: Key Differences Explained

Sports betting in 2026 looks very different from what it was just a few years ago. While traditional fiat-based sportsbooks still dominate many regions, a growing number of players are choosing to bet on sports with crypto instead of relying on banks, cards, and centralized payment systems....

Seized Bitcoin to Bolster US Digital Asset Reserve in Groundbreaking Treasury Strategy

BitcoinWorld Seized Bitcoin to Bolster US Digital Asset Reserve in Groundbreaking Treasury Strategy WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a landmark announcement on Tuesday, U.S....

Bitmine Adds 35,000 ETH in a Week, Cementing Lead as Top Ethereum Treasury Firm

On the very same day Strategy revealed locking in its $2 billion bitcoin buy, Bitmine Immersion Technologies quietly bulked up its ethereum stack to 4.203 million ETH, snapping up 35,268 tokens over the past week and further cementing its title as the world’s largest ethereum treasury holder....

Bybit P2P Marks 4th Anniversary with 100,000 USDT Prize Pool

BitcoinWorld Bybit P2P Marks 4th Anniversary with 100,000 USDT Prize Pool DUBAI, UAE , Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce a round of rewards as Bybit P2P turns four....

Bitcoin price today: slides to $90k with Trump-Greenland spat in focus

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RIVER crypto price eyes $100 target – Can bulls survive 364K token unlock?

Here is why the rally for RIVER is not guaranteed especially this week....

Staking Provider Chorus One Partners with Ledger for Self-Custodial ETH, SOL Staking

Institutional staking provider Chorus One has integrated with Ledger Enterprise to bring self-custodial, governance-ready staking for four cryptocurrencies. According to the press release shared with Cryptonews.com , this move aims to enable institutions to earn staking rewards directly from Ledger’s custody ecosystem....

Bitcoin Dips Briefly Below $90,000 as Global Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday, tracking a sharp selloff across global bond markets as investors continued to de-risk amid ongoing geopolitical tensions....

MegaETH to stress test mainnet with 11B transactions

MegaETH will launch its mainnet for a worldwide stress test prior to the public release. The mainnet of the Ethereum Layer 2 network will go live on January 22. The team plans to process 11 billion transactions in seven days beginning Thursday....

$0.20 XRP Nightmare Is One Candle Away as -88% Scenario Turns Real

Something strange is happening on XRP's monthly chart as, if the price of the cryptocurrency breaks below $1.88, the next stop is not a small dip; it is $0.20, a -88% plunge hiding in plain sight....

$282M Crypto Scam Ends in XMR — Why Privacy Coins Keep Spiking After Hacks

A major crypto fraud has resulted in millions vanishing into the shadows, raising questions about digital privacy's rise. Attention is drawn to privacy coins, which often surge post-breach. These hidden assets, celebrated for their secrecy, might be positioning for growth. Discover which coins are primed to soar amidst this unfolding drama....

TenX Protocols’ Strategic Masterstroke: $3.25M Tezos Partnership Signals Major Staking Confidence for 2025

BitcoinWorld TenX Protocols’ Strategic Masterstroke: $3.25M Tezos Partnership Signals Major Staking Confidence for 2025 In a significant move that underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain infrastructure, staking and validator firm TenX Protocols has executed a strategic acquisition of 5.54 million Tezos (XTZ) tokens, valued at app...

Gaming Tokens Price Outlook During Market Pause, Which Coins Hold Interest

As the market experiences a temporary lull, the spotlight turns to gaming tokens. These digital assets continue to capture attention despite broader market conditions. Pivotal shifts and potential growth opportunities make certain coins stand out....

XRP Price Structure Mirrors February 2022. Here’s What Could Happen Next

XRP is showing structural signals that are capturing market attention. Subtle shifts between short-term and long-term holder behavior suggest heightened volatility ahead. Historical patterns indicate that periods of latent pressure can precede notable price moves, making careful analysis essential for traders....

SHIB Price Analysis for January 20

Can buyers expect to see SHIB near $0.00000750 soon?...

Zero-Interest Crypto Loans Explained: How Clapp Handles 0% Borrowing

The idea of a zero-interest crypto loan sounds almost too good to be true. In practice, it rarely means “free money.” Instead, it usually reflects a specific lending structure where interest is avoided under clearly defined conditions....

XRP Price At $10 Too Low? Pundit Says That’s For Retail, Reveals Institutional Targets

Crypto pundit XRP Queen has described an XRP price target of $10 as being too low, claiming that this target was from a retail investor’s perspective. She also suggested how high the altcoin could go from an institutional standpoint....

$14.5 Billion: Ether Heavyweight Bitmine Just Beat Its Own Record

Bitmine just added 35,268 ETH worth $108.7 million, lifting its Ethereum holdings to 4.2 million ETH and total assets to $14.5 billion, even as the ETH price slides below $3,000 in a brutal correction....

Top 3 Cheap Altcoins Before Bitcoin (BTC) Reaches $100K

With Bitcoin propelling to the psychological $100K mark, traders are seeking alternatives to BTC that have greater percentages gains. It is shifting to less expensive altcoins that can appreciate in value in case capital flows during the following round of the cycle....

Bonkbot Shifts Meme Coin Incentives to Traders With 200K Reward as Pump.fun Keeps Creator Fees

BonkFun has rolled out a new incentive structure aimed squarely at traders, marking another step in how Solana’s meme coin launchpads are quietly reshaping who gets rewarded....

ETH/BTC Death Cross at 2026’s Start Went Unnoticed, What’s Happening Now?

Ethereum/Bitcoin signal with implications for the altcoin signal goes unnoticed on the market....

Russian Crypto Mining Bill Sparks Global Attention with Stunning Fines for Illegal Operations

BitcoinWorld Russian Crypto Mining Bill Sparks Global Attention with Stunning Fines for Illegal Operations MOSCOW, RUSSIA – December 2024 – Russian lawmakers have introduced groundbreaking legislation that could dramatically reshape the country’s cryptocurrency mining landscape....

How to Get a 0% APR Stablecoin Loan Without Hidden Costs

A 0% APR stablecoin loan sounds simple: lock crypto, borrow stablecoins, pay no interest. In reality, zero-interest loans exist only under specific conditions, and understanding those conditions matters more than the headline rate....

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys $2B of Bitcoins in follow-up to $1.25B splurge

Strategy announced one of its highest weekly BTC purchases in months. The company added 22,305 BTC between January 12 and 18 after its Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, issued a pre-announcement of a return to “bigger orange.” Strategy announced the third Bitcoin purchase for 2026, adding a whopping 22,305 BTC to its treasury....

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Delayed: Pivotal Trump Policy Decision Postponed Indefinitely

BitcoinWorld Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Delayed: Pivotal Trump Policy Decision Postponed Indefinitely WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 20, 2025 — In a significant development for U.S....

Tom Lee's BitMine Adds $108 Million in Ethereum, But BMNR Dives Amid Trade War Turmoil

Ethereum treasury firm BitMine added $108 million last week, but its stock is down as markets react to President Trump's latest tariff threats....

Solana Hits ATH in Staking Ratio With $60 Billion Now Securing SOL Network

The percentage of Solana tokens in circulation that are currently being staked has set a new all-time high....

Bitcoin Targets $200K by Year-End but Could Struggle Short-Term: Jack Mallers

Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin could hit new all-time highs before the end of 2026, but might see lower prices in the short term. Mallers explicitly projected a rally to between $150,000 and $200,000, surpassing its October 2025 peak price of $126,200....

Solana falls, rebounds from $145 as crypto market liquidations near $350 million

Despite strong fundamentals including $15 billion in stablecoins and $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets, technical signals suggest growing uncertainty....

DOGE Price Analysis for January 20

Can the rate of DOGE reach the $0.11 zone soon?...

Ethereum DeFi Platform Makina Hit by Flash Loan Exploit, Loses $4M in ETH

The hacker used a flash loan to inflate prices on Makina’s USD-USDC liquidity pool, and then traded to make over $4 million....

Bitcoin Plummets Below $90,000: Analyzing the Sudden Market Correction

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Plummets Below $90,000: Analyzing the Sudden Market Correction In a significant market movement observed globally on major exchanges, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has decisively fallen below the psychologically important $90,000 threshold....

Crypto Futures Liquidations Trigger $121 Million Hourly Market Tremor

BitcoinWorld Crypto Futures Liquidations Trigger $121 Million Hourly Market Tremor A sudden wave of cryptocurrency futures liquidations has swept across major exchanges, erasing $121 million in leveraged positions within a single hour and signaling heightened market stress for traders globally on March 21, 2025....

Bitcoin plunges below $90,000 amid global risk asset selloff

Ether is the worst performer among the major cryptos, down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and tumbling below $3,000....

China's Vice Premier declares market open despite record $1.2T trade surplus

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng pushed back against criticism of his country’s trade practices during a Tuesday address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, offering potential market access to tackle trade imbalances....