Raw News Items
110 itemsJanuary 26, 2026
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Anthropic CEO Says AI Progress Is Outpacing Society’s Ability to Control It
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning that AI risks are rising as regulation falls behind rapid advances and his company pushes ahead.
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Fast-Growing Open-Source AI Assistant Is Testing the Limits of Automation—and Safety
An open-source AI assistant is spreading rapidly among developers, even as security researchers warn safeguards have lagged behind adoption.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
What happens as Europe enforces MiCA and the US delays crypto rules
As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
UK banks block or delay 40% of crypto exchange transfers: Survey
A new UK Cryptoasset Business Council report found that almost all major banks are imposing blanket limits or blocks on transfers to crypto exchanges, effectively debanking crypto users.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin hashrate collapses weakening security as major mining pool drops 30% of its power
One thing we rarely think about is how bad weather can affect Bitcoin's security, but it happens fairly regularly. Snow can legitimately pose a risk to Bitcoin miners who secure the blockchain. The snow shows up on the weather map first, a fat smear of color stretching across state lines. Then it tu...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Valour wins FCA approval to offer Bitcoin, Ether ETPs to UK retail investors
The rollout comes as UK regulators reopen the retail market to crypto-related products and global issuers expand regulated offerings.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Security of the US government’s $28B Bitcoin reserve threatened after weekend theft reveals flaw
The US government has been trying to execute a historic pivot with its Bitcoin holdings, shifting from a messy, case-by-case inventory of seized crypto into a strategic national reserve for almost a year now. That ambition, often framed as a “digital Fort Knox,” is now facing a credibility test afte...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing
Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.
- The BlockScore: 85
Matcha Meta sees $16.8 million drained in SwapNet incident: PeckShield
Matcha Meta disclosed a SwapNet security incident on Sunday and PeckShield estimated roughly $16.8 million in crypto was drained.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M
Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Crypto users affected in massive 149M infostealer data dump
A researcher uncovered a 149 million-record credential dump from infostealer malware, including 420,000 Binance logins, exposing growing risks to crypto users.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Zerohash is in talks to raise $250 million at $1.5 billion valuation after walking away from Mastercard takeover
The company recently walked away from multi-billion dollar acquisition talks with Mastercard, instead opting to remain independent.
- DecryptScore: 80
BlackRock Files With SEC to Launch iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin income ETF using an options strategy to generate premium income for investors beyond spot price gains.
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
Disastrous Bitcoin losses loom this week as the Fed’s hidden liquidity trap threatens to drain markets despite a rate hold
Bitcoin traders will parse Federal Reserve guidance on Jan. 28 for signals on real yields, the dollar, and dollar-liquidity plumbing. Those channels can move spot prices even if the policy-rate corridor is unchanged. The Fed’s calendar shows the Federal Open Market Committee meeting runs Jan. 27–28,...
- CoinDeskScore: 80
U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto
The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.
- The BlockScore: 80
Ethereum whale resurfaces after nine years, moves $145 million in ETH
An Ethereum whale moved 50,000 ETH on Sunday after approximately nine years of dormancy, according to onchain data.
- DecryptScore: 80
Morning Minute: Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum Era
The Ethereum Foundation is starting to prepare one of the biggest risks facing the crypto industry: quantum computing.
- The BlockScore: 75
Tom Lee’s BitMine nears 70% of Ethereum treasury target with latest 40,302 ETH buy
BitMine's total crypto and cash holdings currently stand at $12.8 billion, and the company owns 3.52% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
- The BlockScore: 75
First Avalanche ETF hits US markets as VanEck launches AVAX fund
The first fund to track the Avalanche's AVAX token and include staking rewards debuted Monday with the launch of the VanEck Avalanche ETF.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
What the CLARITY Act is actually trying to clarify in crypto markets
The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing
The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.
- DecryptScore: 75
Bitcoin in Focus as Yen Surges on NY Fed Rate Check: What's Next?
Bitcoin remains range-bound as the New York Fed’s intervention in the yen triggers a global carry trade unwind and sparks a flight to gold.
- The BlockScore: 75
BlackRock looks to bring yield-generation to Bitcoin investments with iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF would hold bitcoin directly and generate yield from selling IBIT option premiums.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
The next Bitcoin all-time high has a clear 3 year window but a brutal $1.3 billion exodus changes everything today
Bitcoin’s path back to a new all-time high and subsequent price discovery is being set by whether spot ETF flows turn persistent again after a two-way start to 2026 that tested how “sticky” institutional demand is in the post-ETF era. CryptoSlate tracked $1.29 billion of net outflows from U.S. spot ...
- DecryptScore: 75
Influential NFT Platform Nifty Gateway Set to Shut Down in February
Gemini's Nifty Gateway platform, which helped fuel early demand for digital artwork NFTs, will close up shop in February.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts
Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible US government shutdown.
- The BlockScore: 75
Japan to approve its first crypto ETFs in 2028: report
The FSA plans to add cryptocurrencies to the list of ETF base assets, alongside enhanced investor protections, Nikkei reported.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitcoin slides near $87,000 as US government shutdown fears weigh on crypto
Bitcoin fell on Sunday evening as a broad risk-off mood weighed on the crypto market amid rising uncertainty in the US.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei
Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Deloitte warns tokenized settlement will create a dangerous “blind spot” that makes market manipulation nearly impossible to stop
Wall Street’s next leap may look boring from the outside, but it's a huge development that's shrouded in corporate speak: T+0 settlement, shorthand for settling a trade the same day it happens. Deloitte’s 2026 outlook flags it as one of the main themes of the year, alongside signals that regulators ...
- The BlockScore: 75
Global crypto ETPs log $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as bearish macro sentiment spurs largest withdrawal since November: CoinShares
Crypto funds have posted their largest weekly outflows since November 2025 as U.S.-led redemptions neared $2 billion, per CoinShares.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products
The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 2,932 Bitcoin amid market sell-off
Strategy acquired $264 million of Bitcoin last week during the market pullback, lifting its holdings to more than 712,000 BTC, according to a Monday SEC filing.
- The BlockScore: 75
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 2,932 bitcoin for $264 million as total holdings reach 712,647 BTC
Strategy's holdings account for approximately 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $62.5 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, makes biggest ether purchase of 2026
The crypto treasury firm added over 40,000 ETH last week and has now staked over 2 million tokens.
- The BlockScore: 70
Kraken rolls out ‘DeFi Earn’ in US, EU and Canada tapping yield-bearing Veda vaults
Risk managers Chaos Labs and Sentora will also operate the first three USDC vaults, allocating funds to protocols like Aave, Morpho and Sky.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Ripple partners with Saudi bank unit on blockchain payments, custody
Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets.
- DecryptScore: 70
Crypto Funds Shed $1.73B Last Week, Largest Figure Since November
Digital asset investment products saw $1.73 billion in outflows last week as U.S.-led redemptions intensified.
- The BlockScore: 70
Republic Europe offers retail investors indirect stake in Kraken ahead of exchange’s IPO
Republic Europe unveiled a new Kraken SPV to give retail investors indirect access to the crypto exchange as it eyes an IPO.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
VanEck expands crypto ETF lineup with spot Avalanche product
The newly launched fund offers exchange-traded exposure to AVAX as other proposed Avalanche ETFs remain under regulatory review.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin investor sentiment cools amid US shutdown fears, Fed policy jitters
Bitcoin’s push for $93,000 was stalled as professional traders stay cautious and the market’s focus remains pinned to gold’s rally, Federal Reserve policy and US macroeconomics.
- DecryptScore: 70
Avalanche Gets First US ETF As VanEck Debuts AVAX Fund
Avalanche (AVAX) is the latest altcoin to get a spot ETF, allowing investors to gain exposure to the token alongside traditional equities.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy to shut down, refund investors
Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus
ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025
Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bitcoin block time slows as sweeping US winter storm strains power grid, prompting miner curtailments
A U.S. winter storm has seen many bitcoin miners curtail operations, slashing Foundry USA pool’s hashrate and slowing block production.
- The BlockScore: 70
UK banks block or delay around 40% of payments to crypto platforms, exchange survey finds
UK banks are blocking or delaying roughly 40% of payments to crypto exchanges, raising pressure on the UK’s digital asset sector.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace
The company’s stack now stands at 712,647 BTC, worth about $62 billion at the current price of $87,500.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Market structure bill delay seen capping U.S. crypto valuations, Benchmark says
Failure to pass market structure legislation this year wouldn’t derail U.S. crypto, but it would prolong regulatory ambiguity, favoring bitcoin and infrastructure.
- DecryptScore: 65
Strategy Spends $267 Million on Bitcoin, Issues STRC for Third Straight Week
Strategy continued buying Bitcoin last week, but the company’s latest acquisition marked a deceleration from the previous two additions.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest files for two crypto index ETFs tied to CoinDesk 20
One proposed fund will attempt to exactly mimic the CoinDesk 20, but the other would track the index, excluding bitcoin.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point
Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.
- The BlockScore: 65
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 DEXs hit all-time high of $790 million in open interest amid commodities trading boom
HIP-3 deployed DEXs have recorded a fresh all-time high OI above $790 million, amid a “surge in commodities trading," Hyperliquid said.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation
South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $680M
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.
- DecryptScore: 65
Crypto Liquidations Spike to $750M Amid Bitcoin's Weekend Slide
Long positions bore the brunt of a $750 million crypto liquidation spike, as prices slid toward $88K amid Japan's financial turmoil.
- The BlockScore: 60
Tokenized gold boom trims Tether Gold’s market share despite rising XAUT supply
Tether Gold controlled approximately 60% of the $4 billion gold-backed stablecoin market at the end of 2025, Tether said Monday.
- The BlockScore: 60
Snowstorm delays Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill markup to later in the week
A hearing to amend and vote on sweeping cryptocurrency legislation was pushed back a few days due to snowy weather in Washington D.C.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Senate Agriculture panel delays market structure hearing to Thursday after winter storm
The Senate Agriculture Committee pushed its planned markup hearing, where lawmakers would debate and vote on its market structure bill, to Thursday morning.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin due dollar-fueled macro bottom as traders dismiss $88K bounce
Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Here are the winners and losers (so far) in bitcoin mining from Nvidia's $2B CoreWeave investment
Nvidia’s deepened partnership with CoreWeave raises pressure on bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure.
- DecryptScore: 60
Senate Crypto Bill Markup Delayed By Snowstorm, But May Still Get Hit With Partisan Vote
There’s a good chance snow will be cleared in D.C. by Thursday’s markup—but a “99%” chance the bill won’t receive any Democratic support, one Senate source said.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Gold’s digital rally mirrors increasing stress on US dollar
Tether’s XAUt tokenized gold now accounts for more than half of the gold-backed stablecoin market as the US dollar weakens amid renewed safe-haven demand.
- The BlockScore: 60
Polymarket signs exclusive licensing deal with MLS, the largest US soccer league
The move comes as Kalshi’s trading volume pulls ahead of Polymarket, largely due to its sports betting offerings.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitmine’s staked Ether holdings point to $160M in annual staking revenue
The publicly traded Ether treasury has more than 2 million ETH staked, with holdings valued at about $5.7 billion, and plans to expand further.
- DecryptScore: 60
Russia Bans WhiteBIT, Deeming Crypto Exchange 'Undesirable' Over Ukraine Support
Russian authorities blacklisted WhiteBIT and its parent company over the crypto exchange's support of Ukraine’s war effort.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase
Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.
- The BlockScore: 60
South Korea’s Coinone selling major stakeholder shares, in talks with overseas crypto exchanges: report
The crypto exchange is in talks with overseas crypto exchanges and local financial institutions for the sale, local media reported.
- The BlockScore: 60
Metaplanet sees $680 million in unrealized losses on bitcoin holdings in 2025
Despite the losses, Metaplanet raised its 2025 earnings projection on the back of its bitcoin income generation business.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward
The company forecasts revenue of over $100 million for FY2026, with 97.5% of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last Yen intervention, but there's a catch
Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as talk of Japan's intervention returns.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium stays deeply negative: Is $66K BTC price next?
Bitcoin dipped below $87,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit 12-month lows, signalling weak US demand and with technicals hinting at a $66,000 BTC price target.
- The BlockScore: 55
Sharps Technology posts first update on Solana staking income amid SOL price slump
Sharps is increasingly framing passive staking rewards as a recurring cash-flow stream rather than a directional bet on SOL prices.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military
WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.
- The BlockScore: 55
Bitwise debuts onchain vault via Morpho, targeting up to 6% yield on USDC
Bitwise has joined Morpho as a vault curator, highlighting growing institutional demand for allocating capital onchain.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Ark Invest bought $21.5 million of crypto company shares as bitcoin fell under $90,000
The purchases of Coinbase, Circle Internet and Bullish were Ark's first buys of the three stocks since mid-December.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.
- DecryptScore: 50
US Bitcoin Miners Slow as Winter Storm Hits Power Grids
Extreme cold led miners to curb their electricity use, briefly cutting hashrate as grid stress spread across several regions.
- DecryptScore: 50
Tom Lee's BitMine Makes Biggest Ethereum Buy Yet in 2026
Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added to its stash with its largest ETH acquisition of the year so far.
- DecryptScore: 50
MEXC and Ether.fi’s Crypto Card ‘Puts Power in the Hands of Users’
The new card can be used at more than 150 million Visa merchants globally, and offers 4% cashback and exclusive perks.
- The BlockScore: 50
The Daily: ZachXBT alleges $40M government crypto theft tied to custody contractor’s son, Kraken rolls out ‘DeFi Earn’ for onchain yield, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- DecryptScore: 50
River Crypto Token Up 1,900% in the Last Month—What's the Deal?
The native crypto token of the River stablecoin abstraction protocol is outperforming the broader market following major endorsements.
- The BlockScore: 50
Democratic aide: ‘We are all willing to return to the table’ after Senate Ag crypto talks unravel
Negotiations in the Senate Agriculture Committee shifted in the new year, said a Senate Democratic aide with knowledge of the conversations.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin rebounds from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin bounced off $86,000 alongside the CME futures open, but broader price action still points to a grinding downtrend as risk-off sentiment lifts precious metals.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Coreweave stock gains 9% on fresh $2 billion Nvidia investment
Already an investor in CoreWeave, Nvidia last September had agreed to purchase $6.3 billion of computing services from the AI infrastructure provider.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Macro fears mask Ethereum’s momentum, SharpLink CEO says
SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that macro uncertainty is hiding a massive institutional shift toward Ethereum-based tokenization.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Key bitcoin price levels to watch as downward pressure builds
As bitcoin remains in a downtrend, several technical and onchain levels stand out as critical areas of support.
- DecryptScore: 40
Gold Beats Ethereum to $5K Milestone, Hitting Record Above $5,100
Gold smashed past $5,100 as Ethereum falters below $3,000—and prediction market users called it months ago.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
XRP price ‘liftoff’ to $10 will take time, traders say
XRP is holding the $1.80-$2 support, with multiple indicators suggesting an extended sideways price action before a “liftoff” toward double figures.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Millions in crypto wealth at risk of vanishing when holders die. Here's how to protect them
Without proper planning, inherited crypto can easily be lost to delays, missing keys or fiduciaries unfamiliar with the asset class, experts warn.
- DecryptScore: 40
Gold Hits Record High as Tether Reports Gold-Backed Token Is Growing Faster Than USDT
The precious metal surged past $5,000 per ounce this weekend.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin stuck near $88,000 as gold's and silver's record-breaking rallies show exhaustion signs
"Gold and silver casually adding an entire bitcoin market cap in a single day," wrote one crypto analyst.
- The BlockScore: 40
The Funding: Is decentralized social ‘dead’ — or is a revival coming?
Decentralized social protocols Farcaster and Lens have changed hands, and the debate over crypto social's future is back.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Fed rates decision, Tesla earnings, Bybit roadmap: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Jan. 26.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
BTC price 'bottoming phase' ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price analysis forecast a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Traders panic sell XRP even though a rare “buy signal” reveals Wall Street is buying up the distressed supply
The crypto market is flashing a rare signal for XRP, suggesting the asset may be undervalued and presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors. Data from blockchain analytical firm Santiment shows that XRP’s 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) is at -5.7%, a level the analytics fi...
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 4%, Leading Index Lower
Internet Computer (ICP) was also among the underperformers, falling 3.9% over the weekend.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Work delayed on US market structure bill, crypto regulation amid winter storm
Severe storm conditions in the United States caused the Senate and other government offices to be closed on Monday.
- The BlockScore: 30
CleanSpark shares slide 10% as snowstorm risk, $45 million CEO pay disclosure spook investors
CleanSpark’s heavier Tennessee footprint left the stock more exposed to weekend power-outage headlines from a multi-state snowstorm.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Price predictions 1/26: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
Traders continue to defend the lowest support levels in Bitcoin and altcoins, but sellers at the range highs and declining sentiment across the market may complicate a quick recovery.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
In the battle of chains, distribution is king
The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network participants and create new competitive landscapes.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Deus X Capital’s Tim Grant on cutting through the crypto hype
The Deus X CEO discussed his journey into digital assets, the company's infrastructure-led growth strategy, and why his Consensus Hong Kong panel promises "real talk only."
- The BlockScore: 20
Silver overtakes bitcoin’s post-2017 gains as price blows past $115
Silver-linked ETFs saw a surge in trading activity, briefly outpacing major equity funds and some of the most actively traded U.S. stocks.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Gold hits record high over $5K, further diverging from Bitcoin
Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in January.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
Gold’s vertical surge toward $7,150 exposes Bitcoin but there’s 4 ways the narrative could flip fast
Gold just did what safe havens are supposed to do: it went vertical. On Jan. 26, bullion surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier and briefly topped $5,100 an ounce as investors stampeded toward insurance. This move extends a historic run that saw the precious metal rise 64% in 2025, marking the...
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 26, 2026
- DecryptScore: 10
Gen Z Is Betting Big on Prediction Markets—Literally
A new survey suggests 31% of Americans—and far more young people—believe prediction markets will reshape culture.