Raw News Items
118 itemsJanuary 23, 2026
- The Block
Senate Ag Committee’s sweeping crypto market structure bill faces ethics amendment ahead of next week’s hearing
Ahead of a hearing next week to debate and vote on a sweeping crypto bill, members filed several changes to the legislation.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
Crypto ‘flex’ gone wrong exposes $90 million wallet tied to U.S. government seizure
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B
Capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins.
- The BlockScore: 85
YZi Labs backs BitGo IPO as crypto custodian debuts on NYSE
YZi Labs did not disclose the size of the investment but said it is a strategic institutional investor in BitGo.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Ledger said to be in talks with Goldman Sachs, Barclays on US IPO: FT
The Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000
Spot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor demand after last week's strong inflows.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention
Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Binance plans to bring back tokenized stock trading after 2021 retreat
The exchange shut down its earlier effort under regulatory pressure, but it's now back to exploring offering tokenized equities on its platform.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC, CFTC to hold harmonization event on crypto oversight
The SEC’s Paul Atkins and the CFTC’s Michael Selig will discuss the two agencies' crypto oversight as legislative efforts to define their roles work through the Senate.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
South Korea loses $48 million in seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report
Prosecutors in South Korea reportedly discovered the Bitcoin was missing during a routine inspection of seized financial assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports.
- DecryptScore: 80
DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in 'America First' Push Against Fraud
The Justice Department ramps up crypto fraud enforcement as scams surge, losses hit record highs, and AI aids financial crime.
- The BlockScore: 80
Ledger mulls New York IPO at over $4 billion valuation: FT
The French hardware wallet maker has engaged investment banks to explore a US initial public offering, the Financial Times reported.
- The BlockScore: 80
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
Binance has filed for a MiCA license in Greece to secure EU-wide regulatory approval and expand its European base.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Ledger said to seek $4 billion IPO in New York, tripling 2023 valuation: FT
Ledger is working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays to list in New York, potentially tripling its last valuation, the Financial Times reported.
- DecryptScore: 80
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.62B in Four-Day Negative Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a four-day outflow streak as fading basis trade yields and macro jitters force a hedge fund retreat.
- The BlockScore: 80
CertiK eyes IPO at $2 billion valuation as it targets ‘first public web3 cybersecurity’ listing
CertiK co-founder Ronghui Gu said the cybersecurity firm is exploring paths to go public in an interview this week in Davos, Switzerland.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.
- DecryptScore: 80
Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion
The deal brings a startup-focused spend platform with artificial intelligence and stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
US bank lobby sets stopping stablecoin yields as top 2026 priority
The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Coinbase lets users borrow up to $1 million against staked ether without selling
The new feature allows U.S. users to borrow USDC against cbETH while keeping their staked ETH exposure intact.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance applies for MiCA license in Greece as EU deadlines loom
Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
From prison to Davos, pardoned Binance founder CZ exposes a $33 trillion secret the global elite can’t hide anymore
Changpeng Zhao spoke at the World Economic Forum's 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos this week, his first appearance on the official programme since Binance's 2023 US settlement and his subsequent guilty plea, prison sentence, and presidential pardon. The listing placed him squarely in WEF's “New E...
- DecryptScore: 75
Hardware Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Eyes $4B US IPO Listing: Report
The hardware wallet firm is following BitGo in tapping U.S. public markets, amid renewed crypto investor appetite.
- The BlockScore: 75
Grayscale joins BNB ETF race with fresh SEC filing for ‘GBNB’
Grayscale is seeking to add another cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund to its roster — this time tracking Binance-linked coin BNB.
- The BlockScore: 75
Revolut abandons US merger plans to pursue own de novo banking licence: FT
Revolut has abandoned plans to buy a US bank and is preparing a de novo licence application, the Financial Times reported.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether
The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.
- The BlockScore: 75
FBI arrests ex-Olympian accused of running crypto-enabled cocaine empire
The U.S. Treasury tied Wedding’s network to a web of sanctioned crypto wallets across five blockchains, pointing to a laundering operation.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined
US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push
The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
SEC dismisses lawsuit against billionaire Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini over Earn product
The SEC said Gemini Earn customers had already received 100% of their assets back through Genesis' bankruptcy, warranting the dismissal of the case.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
US prosecutors abandon OpenSea insider trading case
The Justice Department will drop its case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager who successfully appealed a wire fraud and money laundering conviction.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bitcoin Profit Cycle Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin’s slide below $90,000 has pushed on-chain realized profit metrics into negative territory, a level last seen before the previous bear market.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
U.S. bitcoin ETF weekly outflows largest since November may signal BTC price bottom
This week's redemptions reached the highest level since November, a signal that often marks a local bottom in the price of bitcoin.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC support
Bitcoin's profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets.
- DecryptScore: 70
Binance Files for MiCA License in Greece Ahead of July 1 EU Deadline
Binance’s application for MiCA is reportedly being fast-tracked, after the exchange established a holding company in Greece in December.
- DecryptScore: 70
UBS Planning Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Some Wealthy Clients: Bloomberg
UBS will reportedly offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select private banking clients in Switzerland, signaling growing crypto adoption.
- DecryptScore: 70
Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico
Ryan James Wedding was accused of using stablecoin Tether to fuel a cocaine smuggling and murder operation in Latin America and the U.S.
- The BlockScore: 70
CryptoQuant says bitcoin holders are realizing net losses for the first time since October 2023
Since Dec. 23, bitcoin holders have realized cumulative losses totaling as much as the equivalent of 69,000 BTC, CryptoQuant said.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says
Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Senate Agriculture's crypto market structure draft peppered with Democrat pitches
The latest draft of the major crypto legislation has begun to be targeted with amendments as the Senate Agriculture Committee approaches its hearing next week.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Caroline Ellison, former Alameda and FTX executive, released after 14 months
The former Alameda Research chief and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried has exited federal custody but remains subject to long-term bans, injunctions, and supervision tied to the FTX collapse.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin miners brace for massive ice storm barreling towards southern US
Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities amid a major winter storm.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Kansas bill would create state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve
The proposal would fund the reserve with unclaimed crypto and staking rewards rather than direct state Bitcoin purchases.
- DecryptScore: 65
Kansas Lawmakers Propose State-Run Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund
The proposal seeks to place abandoned digital assets under state custody, allowing staking rewards to flow into a reserve fund.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
The proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Crypto custodian BitGo down 12%, falling well below IPO price on second trading day
The company came public at around a $2 billion valuation on Thursday.
- CryptoSlateScore: 65
FalconX, Monarq, and OpenEden Partner to Launch PRISM
OpenEden has partnered with FalconX and Monarq to launch PRISM, a new tokenized yield portfolio designed to offer stable returns and low correlation to crypto price movements through a diversified, professionally managed strategy. PRISM, which stands for Portfolio of Risk-adjusted Investment Strateg...
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin options show pro traders expect more downside, but also plan to accumulate
Bitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Ethereum mainnet daily active addresses surpass all layer-2s
Ethereum mainnet surpassed all layer-2 networks in daily active addresses in January, though security analysts attributed part of the spike to address poisoning attacks.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
ETH, SOL and ADA slip as bitcoin fails to build momentum near $90,000
Asian equities pushed higher and the dollar stayed under pressure, giving crypto a firmer footing after a volatile week.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Buterin calls 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereign computing
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.
- The BlockScore: 60
Farcaster to repay $180 million to venture backers, says protocol is ‘not shutting down’
The company behind Farcaster plans to return the full $180 million it raised from venture capital investors, co-founder Dan Romero said.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Farcaster to return $180M to investors following Neynar takeover
Decentralized social network Farcaster remains operational after its acquisition by Neynar and confirmed plans to return $180 million in capital to investors.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
US yield spread hits 2021 highs: A warning for Bitcoin price?
BTC price faces pressure as markets brace for a sustained rise in long-term yields driven by economic deficits, particularly in Japan.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients
UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg.
- DecryptScore: 60
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B! Ledger prepares for $4B IPO! “Crypto Adoption is no longer reversible” says PWC!
Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. ...
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations
Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa.
- DecryptScore: 60
BitGo Stock Plunges Below IPO Price on Second Day of Trading
BitGo's stock fell nearly 22% on day two of trading after the crypto custody firm's IPO, diving below the offering price.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
FBI arrests ex-Olympian drug 'kingpin' who allegedly used crypto to move proceeds
The U.S. caught a top-ten most-wanted fugitive when they arrested Ryan Wedding, a former top snowboarder who's said to have used digital assets in his crimes.
- The BlockScore: 55
Kansas bitcoin reserve bill advances to Senate financial institutions committee
Kansas lawmakers advanced a bitcoin reserve bill, routing Senate Bill 352 to the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
UBS weighing crypto trading for private banking clients: Report
The plan would give ultra-high-net-worth clients an in-house crypto on-ramp at one of the world's largest private banks.
- The BlockScore: 55
UBS considers crypto trading offering for some private clients: Bloomberg
UBS has planned to make crypto trading available to select private banking clients in another digital asset push, Bloomberg reports.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
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.
- DecryptScore: 50
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Using Bitcoin to Pay Chinese Fentanyl Suppliers
The scheme distributed drugs as counterfeit pharmaceutical pills throughout New Jersey, with eight co-defendants already pleading guilty.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Ethereum blockchain beats its own speed-ups, but there's a catch
Ethereum’s daily active addresses climbed above major layer-2 networks in January as lower fees revived on-chain activity.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Revolut drops takeover plans, seeks US banking license: Report
Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously considering a bank acquisition that could have required branch commitments.
- DecryptScore: 50
Farcaster to Repay $180M to Investors Amid Pivot to 'Developer-Focused Direction'
“Farcaster is not shutting down,” Merkle co-founder Dan Romero said, as the project transitions under new ownership.
- The BlockScore: 50
Coinbase sees constructive Q1 outlook after late 2025 crypto market reset
Coinbase Institutional’s latest Charting Crypto report has signaled a constructive start to 2026 after a late-2025 market reset.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price
The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year
In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide.
- The BlockScore: 50
Dogecoin gets another ETF but Wall Street’s memecoin appetite remains muted
A Dogecoin ETF is the latest addition to 21shares’ growing crypto lineup, marking another step in the memecoin’s push into traditional finance.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Stablecoins moved $35 trillion last year but only 1% of it was for 'real world' payments
While stablecoins settled around $35 trillion last year, only around 1% of that represented genuine payments like remittances and payroll, a new report found.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Will XRP price double again? 'Latent' buy pressure puts shorts in danger
Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of roughly 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Bitcoin is bleeding against gold’s record breakout but a “power law” slip hints at a $324k price snapback
I keep thinking about the kind of person who owns a little Bitcoin tucked away for the future, a little gold tucked away for the past. They are usually calm people; they do not trade headlines, they do not care about the daily noise, and they just want something solid on both sides of the monetary f...
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Crypto’s $50 billion lie masks a brutal reality where massive mergers are quietly killing off every new experiment
The crypto industry's capital headline for 2025 looks like a comeback story: $50.6 billion across 1,409 transactions, up sharply from 2024's totals. However, the composition tells a different story. According to the annual Crypto Fundraising Report, 43.7% of that capital came from just 21 mergers an...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoin rolls over as gold gets huge $23K price target by 2034
Bitcoin dropped further below $90,000 while gold and silver kept beating records, leading to a long-term price forecast of $23,000.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Bitcoin regret is coming for anyone ignoring Coinbase CEO’s 5% rule as banks fight to cap gains
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told Bloomberg at Davos that investors who don't have at least 5% of their net worth in Bitcoin will “probably be pretty sad” by 2030. Recently, Morgan Stanley's wealth management division published portfolio guidelines capping crypto exposure at 4% maximum f...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now
Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.
- DecryptScore: 40
Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral, But This Gaming Token Is Going Parabolic
While Bitcoin treads water below the death cross, Axie Infinity is exploding this week as GameFi catches fire and whales pile in.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Bitcoin’s $150,000 forecast slash proves the institutional “sure thing” is actually a high-stakes gamble for 2026
Bitcoin price forecasts for 2026 from major banks, asset managers, and market commentators span a wide range, roughly from $75,000 to $250,000, with many targets clustering in the low-to-mid six figures. The wide range reflects uncertainty about whether institutional demand can offset softer retail ...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
‘Literally billions’ of AI agents to use stablecoins in 5 years: Circle CEO
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slump
Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.
- The BlockScore: 40
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on USD1 satellite DeFi
Spacecoin said the partnership includes a token swap between the two projects, though it did not disclose the terms.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
XRP slips to $1.93 despite early signs of a technical rebound
The pullback comes as XRP continues to trade without a fresh headline catalyst, leaving price action largely driven by positioning and technical levels.
- DecryptScore: 35
Morning Minute: PwC Says Crypto Adoption Has Passed The Point of No Return
The Big Four firm argues in its latest report that institutional adoption has permeated crypto so much there's no turning back.
- CoinDeskScore: 35
Buying ether and Bitmine Immersion ahead of weekend a good bet: Standard Chartered
Increasing transaction activity on Ethereum and Tom Lee's continued buying bode well for the crypto, which has tumbled from 2026 highs in recent days, said Geoff Kendrick.
- DecryptScore: 35
Binance Founder CZ Projects Bitcoin Supercycle for 2026, Denies Trump Relationship
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao thinks that 2026 will bring a supercycle for Bitcoin, ending the asset's previous four-year trend.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Crypto adoption ‘emerging unevenly across regions,’ says PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Bitcoin returns fail to match risks, just like 2022
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value
Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide
Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 2.2%, Leading Index Lower
Internet Computer (ICP) joined Polygon (POL) as an underperformer, declining 1.7% from Thursday.
- DecryptScore: 30
Ponke Meme Coin Brand Teams With RIPNDIP for Blind Box Collectible Drop
Streetwear label RIPNDIP is launching a new collab with Solana meme coin brand Ponke, offering blind box collectibles with a crypto twist.
- DecryptScore: 30
'Professional Money Launderer' Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case
The Crown Prosecution Service has given Zhimin Qian’s fixer Sen Hok Ling three months to cough up the funds.
- The BlockScore: 30
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao reflects on prison, Trump and potential bitcoin supercycle after pardon
CZ said he didn't expect to serve time, arguing that past cases typically resulted in home confinement or deferred prosecution agreements.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
The dollar stays king until 2046 crushing Bitcoin dreams with $13 trillion of IMF data
Bitcoin’s earliest realistic path to becoming the world’s global reserve currency (defined here as reserve-currency primacy rather than limited reserve-asset adoption) sits around the mid-2040s under a scenario model that treats official mandates, collateral usage, and invoicing conventions as bindi...
- CointelegraphScore: 30
‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook
Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Exposing a dirty secret: What uses more power, Bitcoin, streaming, AI, or social media?
Bitcoin mining consumed around 171 TWh in 2025, representing 16% of total data center energy use. All traditional data centers worldwide consumed between 448 and 1,050 TWh in 2025, with estimates varying across analysts' data. Gartner has it at 448 TWh, while Socomec and the IEA cite a range between...
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Dogecoin falls 2% as liquidation pressure hits meme coins
Trading remains a sell-the-rally environment, with resistance entrenched around $0.126 to $0.127 and only tentative, short-lived bounces emerging on intraday.
- CoinDeskScore: 25
Tristan Thompson launches prediction market turning NBA stats into stock
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson launched basketball.fun, a new prediction market platform that turns top athletes into tradable assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 25
Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says
In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows.
- DecryptScore: 20
Bitcoin Bearish Sentiment Climbs as BTC Price Slips Under $89K
Prediction market odds of Bitcoin falling to $69,000 have more than doubled in a week as BTC continues to trade below $90,000.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
Crypto bets on war go mainstream
The following is a guest post by Nischal Shetty, co-founder and President at Shardeum. On 2nd January 2026, an anonymous trader on crypto prediction platform Polymarket put down roughly $30,000 on a contract that Nicolás Maduro would be out of power by 31 January 2026. Within hours of a U.S. special...
- DecryptScore: 20
What is Zcash (ZEC)? The Privacy Coin Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to hide key details of transactions by leveraging zk-SNARKs.
- DecryptScore: 20
Why Silver's Surge Echoes Crypto Altcoin Season: Bitwise Exec
Investors appear to be rotating to silver from gold, right as both surge to new highs, in a trend that echoes past altcoin seasons.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
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.
- DecryptScore: 20
Elon Musk’s Grok Generated 23K Sexualized Images of Children, Says Watchdog
The Center for Countering Digital Hate reports that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok produced an estimated 23,338 sexualized images of children.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Gold nears $5,000, silver closes on $100 while bitcoin remains listless
Prediction markets price further upside for bullion as volatility data shows silver absorbing momentum while gold grinds higher
- CoinDeskScore: 15
Bitcoin, ether ETFs to become more powerful as options rule relaxes: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 23, 2026
- DecryptScore: 15
White House Says 'Memes Will Continue' After Allegedly Altering Woman's Arrest Photo
The White House came under scrutiny for sharing a modified arrest image on X, as the administration pushes tougher limits on manipulated media.