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126 itemsJanuary 13, 2026
- Decrypt
Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as CPI Steadies and Short Covering Accelerates
Bitcoin’s rally drew fuel from short covering as steady inflation data and the start of earnings season reinforced trader expectations.
- CoinDeskScore: 95
Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime
The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million.
- DecryptScore: 90
Bitcoin Climbs Above $93K as US Inflation Holds Steady
Bitcoin hits $93K as volume surges, but sellers dominate—will it reach $100K or face more pressure ahead?
- CryptoSlateScore: 90
The US Senate could wipe out $6 billion in crypto rewards this week by closing one specific loophole
The GENIUS Act banned issuer-paid yield, but the Senate markup fight is whether exchanges can keep routing rewards around that restriction, and the answer could decide who controls $6 billion in annual incentives. Senate Banking is scheduled to consider the CLARITY Act on Jan. 15, and the legislativ...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI
The CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek, and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Here’s how the US government now offers a path to a new all-time high for Bitcoin and crypto CLARITY
On Jan. 13, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full text of the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) ahead of its expected markup this week. The 278-page draft abandons the strategy of picking winners on a token-by-token basis. Instead, it constructs a comprehensiv...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Bitcoin shows strength as US DOJ mulls Fed chair investigation: Will BTC price hold?
Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC's strength hold?
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Former New York Mayor’s NYC memecoin rugpulls investors at launch, and the method used was shockingly brazen
Former New York mayor Eric Adams’ new NYC token fell more than 81% within about 30 minutes of its Jan. 12 launch on Solana, wiping out roughly $500 million in peak paper value. The token briefly reached an estimated market cap of $540 million–$600 million. Adams unveiled the project at a Times Squar...
- DecryptScore: 85
Crypto Bill Draft Grants XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Same Legal Status as Bitcoin
The draft provision would treat tokens as “non-ancillary” assets, exempt from SEC securities rules, if they were in an ETF by 2026.
- The BlockScore: 85
Senate unveils updated market structure bill limiting stablecoin rewards on idle holdings
The bill seeks to bar digital asset providers from paying interest just for holding a stablecoin, but would allow activity-based rewards.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards
A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens.
- DecryptScore: 85
Banks Win Key Battle as Crypto Bill Bars Stablecoin Interest Payments
An updated Senate draft of the market structure bill prohibits yield "solely in connection with the holding of a payment stablecoin."
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin is walking into a perfect setup for a long-term bull run but first faces a brutal 72-hour gauntlet
Bitcoin investors are bracing for a rare convergence of market forces this week, walking into a gauntlet of three distinct macro and policy catalysts packed into a single 72-hour window. The catalysts include the release of December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, a potentially historic Sup...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal
The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails.
- DecryptScore: 85
Polygon Labs Bolsters Stablecoin Payments Push, Acquiring Coinme and Sequence
Polygon Labs signaled that it’s becoming a regulated payments company by acquiring Coinme and Sequence for a combined $250 million.
- The BlockScore: 85
Polygon Labs spends $250 million to acquire Coinme and Sequence, ‘foundational’ elements of its Open Money Stack
Sequence offers smart wallet routing for "1-click" cross-network transfers, while Coinme has secured U.S. money-transmitter licenses.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Bitcoin shrugs off CLARITY Act delay by rallying above $93K
Bitcoin made new weekly highs above $93,000 despite a delay in the CLARITY Act legislation by US lawmakers. Can BTC hold its gains without a surge in ETF flows and retail investor demand?
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bitcoin attempts $92K breakout as stocks hit new record on low US CPI data
Bitcoin sought new weekly highs as US CPI numbers came in below expectations and President Donald Trump called for more interest-rate cuts.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers
The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token
On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Truebit exploit exposes smart-contract flaw behind $26M token mint
Truebit lost $26 million after a smart-contract overflow bug let an attacker mint tokens at near-zero cost, sending the TRU price down 99%.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say
The crypto market data firm has hired investment bank Moelis, as dealmaking across the sector accelerates.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Polygon strikes $250M deal for Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin payments push
Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron told Cointelegraph that the acquisitions position the network as a regulated payments platform built to move stablecoins onchain at scale.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests
Government-ethics questions still hang over the U.S. Senate's plans to vote on the crypto market structure bill, and Warren is raising a related argument.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Crypto market structure bill markup delayed to last week of January, Senator Boozman says
Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Boozman said.
- The BlockScore: 75
Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill text sets up showdown over stablecoin rewards
Lawmakers and the crypto industry are sifting through pages and pages of bill text, with much of the focus being on stablecoin rewards.
- The BlockScore: 75
Kraken-linked SPAC targets Nasdaq IPO with $250 million offering
The Kraken-affiliated company was built for the purpose of effecting a merger with one or more operating businesses.
- DecryptScore: 75
Kraken-Linked SPAC Eyes $250 Million US Public Offering
KRAKacquisition Corp., a newly formed blank check firm linked to crypto exchange Kraken, proposed a $250 million public offering.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
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.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Kraken-linked SPAC files for $250M IPO targeting crypto infrastructure
The Kraken-backed SPAC aims to raise $250 million in an IPO, targeting companies building infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Nigeria ties crypto oversight to tax IDs under sweeping reform
Nigeria’s tax overhaul pulls crypto exchanges into identity-based reporting, reshaping how digital assets are brought into the traditional economy.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Stablecoin rewards provisions face industry test in Senate crypto bill
With the CLARITY Act scheduled for a markup on Thursday, some lawmakers could still be at odds over decentralized finance, stablecoins and ethical concerns.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
BNB Chain targets ‘around one second’ finality with Fermi hard fork
BNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live on Wednesday, cutting BSC block times from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds and tightening fast-finality rules.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance
The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain's throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%
The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in roughly in line with expectations as market participants largely expects the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the January meeting.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Crypto-friendly Old Glory Bank plans Nasdaq listing through SPAC
The “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Senate Agriculture Committee reschedules its own crypto bill hearing to Jan. 27
The Senate Agriculture Committee said Tuesday its postponed crypto market structure bill would drop on Jan. 21 and be debated six days later.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
US Senate Ag punts markup on crypto bill to end of month
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says he's delayed work on a crypto market structure bill to have more time to secure bipartisan support.
- The BlockScore: 70
Zama launching token sale at $55 million floor FDV via CoinList and own auction app
The CoinList sale will run next week, with 8% of the 11 billion ZAMA token supply allocated and tokens available to claim on Feb. 2.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Clarity on Crypto Developer Liability Under Federal Law
The bill aims to define when and how crypto developers can face liability, as enforcement actions have intensified the debate.
- DecryptScore: 70
Eric Adams' NYC Token Crashes Amid Liquidity Extraction Allegations
On-chain data shows unexplained liquidity withdrawals as Eric Adam’s NYC token’s market cap continues to bleed.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
SEC boss bullish Trump will sign market structure bill this year
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Yield-bearing stablecoins risk 'dangerous' parallel banking system: JPMorgan CFO
Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange
The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to exempt DeFi developers from exchange rules
The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning that current rules could chill innovation.
- The BlockScore: 70
21Shares lists ETP combining bitcoin and gold on LSE as UK retail crypto access expands
21Shares launched BOLD, a Bitcoin-Gold ETP on the LSE, following FCA retail approval and rising UK crypto demand.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering
The SPAC will focus on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services
The U.K. clearing bank has selected Taurus' wallet infrastructure as it expands into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
ZKsync sets 2026 roadmap focused on privacy and institutional adoption
ZKsync’s 2026 plan shifts focus from experimentation to production-ready infrastructure designed for banks, enterprises and regulated financial systems.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Franklin Templeton adapts money market funds for US stablecoin rules
Franklin Templeton is amending institutional money market funds to support stablecoin reserves and onchain cash use without launching new crypto-native products.
- DecryptScore: 70
Feds Seek Forfeiture of $200K in USDT Tied to Tinder ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam
Law enforcement seized $200,000 belonging to a Massachusetts victim who wired more than $500,000 into a suspected fake crypto trading platform.
- The BlockScore: 70
Kraken and Bitget set the pace in the early innings of tokenized stock trading
Kraken remains king in actively traded tokenized stocks, while Ondo has scaled issuance faster through its partnership with Bitget.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Ethereum must pass 'walkaway test' to endure for 100 years: Buterin
Quantum resistance, scalable architecture, and a better block-building model that resists centralization pressures are needed if Ethereum is to pass the test of time.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected
A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before.
- The BlockScore: 65
Franklin Templeton updates pair of money market funds to be blockchain-ready
The updates allow traditional money market funds to plug into blockchain-based settlement and record-keeping systems.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
CZ’s YZi Labs invests in trading terminal as DeFi execution takes priority
The eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains.
- DecryptScore: 65
Crypto Privacy Coins Are Going Nuts: Will It Last?
Monero breaks into all-time-high territory while Dash records its largest move since October. The privacy sector is heating up—here's what's driving it.
- The BlockScore: 65
Bitdeer overtakes MARA as largest bitcoin miner by ‘managed hashrate’ metric
Singapore-based Bitdeer reported a “total hash rate under management," including a self-mining hashrate of 55.2 EH/s and hosted rigs.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Italy’s CONSOB puts ‘finfluencers’ on notice amid ESMA’s crypto risk warnings
Italy’s securities regulator has shared the ESMA’s finfluencer factsheet, warning social media promoters that EU rules on investment recommendations and advertising apply to crypto.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin meets gold in the UK: 21Shares brings BOLD fund to London
The 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP allocates roughly two-thirds to gold and one-third to Bitcoin and now trades in pounds sterling and dollars on the London Stock Exchange.
- DecryptScore: 65
Morning Minute: Fidelity Calls Bitcoin 'Maturing,' Lays Out 2026 Bull and Bear Case
The financial services firm lays out a pretty straightforward bull case for Bitcoin as it matures—will it come to fruition?
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Ingenico taps WalletConnect to support stablecoin payments at checkout
By integrating WalletConnect Pay, Ingenico is testing whether stablecoins can function as a practical alternative to card networks in everyday commerce.
- DecryptScore: 60
How SharpLink Plans to Grow in 2026 After Amassing Nearly $3 Billion in Ethereum
Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming intends to lead the way when it comes to publicly traded firms productively using their ETH.
- DecryptScore: 60
Strive, Semler Stocks Fall After Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition
Semler Scientific shareholders approved Strive's acquisition in an all-stock deal, but both Bitcoin treasury stocks dropped on the news.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
BTC stalls near $90,000 as liquidity fuels altcoin rallies: Asia Morning Briefing
Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.
- The BlockScore: 60
Ethena Labs looks to boost USDe Safe holdings with gas-free Ethereum transactions and 10x rewards bump
"This alliance will accelerate the integration of USDe into the deepest layers of the DeFi economy,” Ethena founder Guy Young said.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
- The BlockScore: 60
South Korean crypto exchanges slam government’s proposed ownership cap
DAXA published a statement criticizing the government's proposal to cap major shareholder stakes in crypto platforms at 15-20%.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitwise calls 401(k) Bitcoin allergy 'ridiculous' as Warren presses SEC
US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says
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.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
ETH’s back at $3.2K: Will traders flip the level from resistance to support?
Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000.
- DecryptScore: 60
Why Bitcoin May Be Underpricing January Rate Cut Odds
Bitcoin's rangebound price action and volatility may compound mispriced odds of a Fed rate cut ahead of key CPI data, analysts say.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Thailand targets ‘gray money’ with unified oversight of gold and crypto
Thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Can Bitcoin help amid internet blackouts after Iran’s currency collapsed 95% overnight?
Iran's currency, the rial, has collapsed to around 1 million per US dollar, a record that spotlights how quickly savings can be wiped out when trust in money breaks. The currency lost nearly half its value across 2025, with official inflation reaching 42.5% in December. Recent protests erupting in T...
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Ukraine blocks Polymarket, classifies prediction markets as gambling
The move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and Australia, where Polymarket is already restricted.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence
Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run.
- The BlockScore: 60
Bank of Thailand monitors USDT ‘grey money’ trades: report
Thailand’s central bank brought USDT under scrutiny as stablecoin use grows and authorities tighten controls on grey money flows.
- The BlockScore: 60
Wintermute OTC data shows crypto liquidity clustered in BTC and ETH as broader altcoin rallies faded in 2025
Wintermute says crypto liquidity concentrated in BTC, ETH, and a handful of majors as ETF and treasury channels shaped where capital landed.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Strive shares fall 12% after Semler deal to expand Bitcoin treasury
The all-stock deal adds Semler’s 5,048 BTC to Strive’s treasury, lifting total holdings to 12,797.9 BTC and ranking it 11th among public companies.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition
Upon completion, the combined firm would hold nearly 13,000 BTC, surpassing the holdings of Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group.
- The BlockScore: 55
ETHGas launches GWEI token to govern Ethereum blockspace and make onchain execution predictable
Ethereum blockspace protocol ETHGas has launched its governance token GWEI, pitching it as the engine behind “Realtime Ethereum."
- The BlockScore: 55
Grayscale adds AI, DeFi and consumer tokens to asset consideration list
Grayscale expanded its asset review list on Jan. 12, naming 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, and consumer sectors.
- The BlockScore: 55
Kalshi secures temporary block on Tennessee order targeting prediction market sports contracts
Kalshi has secured temporary relief in its battle with Tennessee regulators over sports event contracts on the prediction market platform.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Monero climbs to new high of $687 as crypto surveillance tightens
Tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin-gold correlation signals at least 50% BTC price gains by March
Bitcoin may take the lead over gold in 2026 as liquidity expansion and cycle fractals point to a rally that can take BTC price to $144,000.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws.
- CryptoSlateScore: 50
Energy grid operators are ignoring Bitcoin’s stabilization benefits to chase a wealthier, less flexible buyer
Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently stated that the UAE generates surplus power in order to cover “three days” of high demand each year, making Bitcoin a buyer of last resort for energy that would otherwise go unused. Stripping away the specifics, the logic holds: mining tu...
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Court temporarily stops Tennessee from taking action against Kalshi
Kalshi is free to continue operating in Tennessee for now, as a federal judge blocked state regulators from taking action after the prediction market sued.
- DecryptScore: 50
PsyopAnime Meme up 30X! Are Memes back? Monero ATH! Interview W/ Joseph Chalom, CEO of Sharplink
Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released th...
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Traders sell Ether, Solana, XRP rallies; Monero tops $640
Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.
- DecryptScore: 50
Another Day, Another Crypto Wrench Attack in France
Armed robberies targeting crypto investors have surged, with criminals using kidnapping and home invasions to steal digital assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown
Polymarket is already restricted in 33 countries.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Altcoins, led by dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins.
- DecryptScore: 50
Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Broken: VanEck
The investment manager sees a split Bitcoin outlook but is bullish on gold and AI stocks, as political risks challenge traditional market anchors.
- The BlockScore: 50
YZi Labs invests ‘multi-8-figure’ in Genius Trading, with CZ joining as advisor
Genius Trading is building a privacy-focused DeFi trading platform and aims to become an onchain alternative to Binance.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
SOL chart shows ‘masterpiece’ setup to $190 after key trend turns bullish
Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin salaries: Why regulation pushes one ahead of the other
Why regulation favors stablecoins over Bitcoin for salaries and how compliance, volatility and payroll rules are shaping crypto wage adoption worldwide.
- DecryptScore: 45
Democrats Test Crypto Fundraising Reset With BlueVault Launch
The new platform aims to help Democratic campaigns win over crypto donors ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
VanEck: Clarity will turn Q1 into a ‘risk-on’ quarter for investors
VanEck predicts investors will be more confident in Q1, citing improved fiscal visibility and monetary clarity, though the jury is still out on how Bitcoin fits into this picture.
- The BlockScore: 45
ZKsync lists real-world infrastructure as core focus in 2026 roadmap
ZKsync plans to focus on real-world adoption in 2026, with the expansion of its existing products — Prividium, ZK Stack, and Airbender.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate
The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger.
- The BlockScore: 40
The Daily: Senate unveils updated market structure bill, YZi Labs invests in Genius Trading as CZ joins as advisor, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- The BlockScore: 40
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ memecoin faces rug pull allegations
Former NYC Mayor Adams is a vocal advocate for the city's crypto sector, and previously supported the 'NYC Coin' and BitBond initiatives.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin rises 2% to $93,500 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times
Bitcoin and ether traders are betting on low volatility and reduced near-term risks despite resilient dollar index and tepid demand for spot ETFs.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
JPMorgan sees Fed's next move an interest-rate increase, crypto bulls talk about cuts
JPMorgan predicted the Federal Reserve will hold rates unchanged this year, followed by a hike next year.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 13, 2026
- CoinDeskScore: 40
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Gains 7.4%
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, rising 6% from Monday.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Crypto’s 2026 comeback hinges on three outcomes, Wintermute says
Bitcoin’s muted 2025 rally and fading altcoin cycle point to a structural market shift, leaving crypto’s 2026 outlook tied to institutions, rates and retail return.
- DecryptScore: 40
Alleged $11 Million XRP Thief Countersues Widow of Country Music Legend George Jones
A Tennessee man accused of stealing $11 million worth of XRP from the widow of country music legend George Jones has filed a countersuit.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst
Traders are focused on short-term levels, with resistance near $2.10 and support around $2.04.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
What the NFT Paris cancellation says about the current state of the NFT market
The NFT Paris cancellation offers insight into sponsorship pressure, lower volumes and how the NFT market is reshaping in 2026.
- DecryptScore: 30
Former Mayor Eric Adams Hijacked 'NYC Token' Concept, Startup Claims
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' token is off to a shaky start, with fresh allegations levied against the project.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report
Meta’s Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor
A Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
New NYC Mayor Mamdani says he holds no crypto, will not buy Adams' memecoin
Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to invest in a former New York City mayor's memecoin project.
- DecryptScore: 30
What Is Venice AI? The Privacy-Focused Chatbot
Venice AI is a privacy-focused, uncensored AI platform that uses tokens to replace pay-per-prompt pricing.
- The BlockScore: 20
‘Surreal moment’: Polymarket CEO touts prediction platform’s ‘most mainstream integration’ at Golden Globes
The 2026 edition of the Golden Globes was broadcast Sunday night on CBS and featured several prediction markets from Polymarket.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
‘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.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Trump wants tech firms to ‘pay their own way’ as power demand soars
The POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Microsoft first to make changes this week.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Ex-NYC mayor unveils ‘NYC Token’ memecoin weeks after leaving office
The NYC Token, which had a pretty rocky start, has been created to fight antisemitism, according to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Has the iPhone moment arrived for Michael Saylor’s preferred stock "Stretch" at Strategy
Stretch traded $175.7 million on Monday, almost three times its 30 day average trading volume.
- The BlockScore: 15
Bernstein raises Figure price target, names stock its 2026 ‘best idea’ with 38% potential upside
The firm said accelerating tokenized credit volumes, rapid adoption of Figure Connect, and margin expansion underpin its bullish outlook.
- DecryptScore: 10
Pentagon Lays Out AI Strategy as It Plans for Future Space Missions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will deploy AI across classified networks as critics continue to warn about Grok.