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136 itemsJanuary 29, 2026
- Decrypt
Strategy, BitMine Stock Prices Dive as Bitcoin and Ethereum Sink
Leading crypto treasury firms BitMine and Strategy both saw their stocks plunge nearly 10% amid broader market uncertainty, as a possible U.S. government shutdown looms.
- CryptoSlateScore: 95
Global markets crash as everything including Bitcoin sells off at once erasing trillions
Markets dumped into the US open, Bitcoin fell through $85k, gold slipped too At 09:30 EST the tape changed in a way traders can feel in their stomach, the kind of flip where you stop looking for clever explanations and start checking how much margin you actually have. Bitcoin rolled over, then it dr...
- The BlockScore: 90
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized securities, placing asset class under federal securities laws
SEC leadership has been long at work to roll out a token taxonomy as U.S. legislators work to pass a market structure bill.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure.
- DecryptScore: 90
Bitcoin Hits 2-Month Low as Gold and Stocks Give Up Gains, Crypto Liquidations Top $800M
Bitcoin plunged to a two-month low Thursday as risk-on assets broadly fell—and even gold and silver gave up earlier gains.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
SEC chair says 'time is right' for pension funds to include crypto, CFTC head says digital assets set to flourish
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig said they are working with the Senate to get a crypto market structure bill over the line.
- The BlockScore: 90
CFTC and SEC join forces on ‘Project Crypto’ to modernize rules as Congress works on digital asset legislation
The CFTC is joining forces with the SEC on “Project Crypto”, an initiative aimed at modernizing cryptocurrency regulation.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Strive buys 334 BTC, shaves most debt from Semler Scientific deal
Strive has now become one of the top 10 largest corporate Bitcoin holders, with a treasury of 13,132 BTC, worth $1.17 billion.
- DecryptScore: 85
SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second
The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US senators quiz deputy AG over DOJ crypto unit shutdown
The six US senators cited a 162% jump in illicit crypto activity in 2025 to argue that the DOJ should not have disbanded its cryptocurrency enforcement team.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC gives guidance on issuer vs 3rd-party tokenized securities
The US regulator has defined tokenized securities as either issuer-sponsored or third-party models, clarifying that the blockchain format doesn’t exempt assets from federal securities law.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Ripple’s billion dollar masterstroke forces 13,000 banks to rethink corporate cash while raising tough questions for XRP
Ripple has pushed deeper into corporate finance with a new treasury platform that aims to let finance teams manage cash and digital assets in one system. The product, called Ripple Treasury, is built on treasury management software Ripple acquired in October 2025 when it bought GTreasury in a $1 bil...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000
While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Banks to lose up to $500B by 2028 as Fidelity’s digital dollar launches on Ethereum with freeze powers
Fidelity announced the launch of a stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet, positioning the token as a compliance-wrapped settlement dollar distributed through the firm's brokerage, custody, and wealth management channels. The move lands amid what looks like a stablecoin sprawl, as estimates suggest 59 n...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
LIVE: Crypto bill reaches U.S. Senate milestone as lawmakers mull changes on way to vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee is holding a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Live: US Senate kicks off markup of long-awaited crypto market structure bill
Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC, CFTC strike cooperative tone ahead of White House crypto meeting
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig spoke on CNBC on Thursday as debate continues over stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
U.S. SEC, CFTC chiefs push united front on paving the way for crypto
With Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Mike Selig new in the role, the agencies held a "harmonization" event to show they're side-by-side.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US CFTC and SEC push joint collaboration on crypto regulation
CFTC Chair Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins held a joint agency event on Thursday to discuss harmonization on crypto regulation.
- The BlockScore: 85
Bitcoin drops below $84,000 as tech-led stock selloff pulls metals off record highs
Crypto liquidations topped $1 billion as leveraged long positions were flushed during the slide and the market cap dropped below $3 trillion.
- DecryptScore: 85
Ethereum's Oldest Crisis Reborn as a $220 Million Security Fund
Unclaimed Ethereum from a decade-long hack will be staked and distributed to fund audits, tooling, and incident responses.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
AI-enabled scams rose 500% in 2025 as crypto theft goes ‘industrial’
TRM Labs says $35 billion in crypto was sent to scammer addresses last year as fraudsters scaled their operations with AI and businesslike efficiency.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Investors accuse Cere Network of $100 million fraud and token-dump scheme in lawsuit
Plaintiffs say insiders sold millions of dollars’ worth of tokens immediately after Cere’s 2021 ICO, sending prices into a near-total collapse.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Robinhood is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 billion valuation
The $45 million Series B extension also includes participation from new strategic investors Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
UK Lords launch stablecoin inquiry as BoE moves to finalize systemic rules
The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone as effort advanced through first committee
The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber.
- The BlockScore: 80
Senate Agriculture Committee advances digital asset bill as Trump’s crypto ties block bipartisan support
Broad crypto market structure legislation advanced out of a key Senate committee on Thursday on a party-line vote.
- The BlockScore: 75
Hang Seng debuts gold ETF with Ethereum-based tokenized units
The fund introduces a tokenized class of units, which are initially set to be issued on Ethereum, according to its prospectus.
- The BlockScore: 75
Sony Innovation Fund invests $13 million in Soneium co-developer Startale Group, kicking off its Series A fundraising
Sony's latest $13 million follow-on investment represents "the first close" of Startale Group's Series A, the firm said in a statement.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Sony doubles down on Soneium after first year of mainnet activity
Sony has added a $13 million investment to its partnership with Startale, signaling a longer-term infrastructure strategy, a year after Soneium’s mainnet debut.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
MegaETH mainnet to launch Feb. 9 after clocking 35K TPS in testing
The 10.7 billion transactions seen during MegaETH’s stress test were more than the Ethereum blockchain has seen in its 10–year history.
- The BlockScore: 75
Russia to roll out crypto regulatory framework this July, allowing retail participation: report
Once passed, both qualified and non-qualified investors in Russia will gain access to crypto from July 2027.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Swiss bank Sygnum raises over 750 BTC for market-neutral fund
Sygnum says its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund posted 8.9% annualized returns in Q4 and raised more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors.
- The BlockScore: 75
US Senators press Deputy AG Blanche on alleged crypto conflicts of interest
The letter alleges that Blanche held substantial amounts of crypto when he shut down the DOJ's National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February
Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg
The exchange is working with local banks like Pave Bank to enable fiat-to-crypto conversions and encourage digital asset adoption.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold
Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business
Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Citrea ZK-rollup launch reignites Bitcoin block space debate
Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should anchor at the base layer.
- The BlockScore: 75
Talos brings Robinhood, Sony onto cap table as funding hits $150 million
Talos said part of the funding was settled using stablecoins, pointing to growing institutional comfort with blockchain-based payment rails.
- DecryptScore: 75
Senate Democrats Say They Want a Crypto Bill—But Republicans Tanked Negotiations
Zero Senate Agriculture Democrats voted for a crypto market structure bill Thursday, which squeaked by a markup on party lines.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin’s major safety net just snapped. Why a drop below $85,000 might risk more selloff
Bitcoin price just fell through that price floor it's been bouncing off for two months. Now charts might be pointing to $75,000 as next level to watch.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Ethereum aims to stop rogue AI agents from stealing trust with new ERC-8004 – but will it?
Ethereum (ETH) announced ERC-8004 is heading to mainnet, positioning the network as a neutral infrastructure for a problem the AI industry can't yet solve: how agents prove they're trustworthy when no single platform controls the reputation layer. The timing reveals the underlying tension, as AI age...
- The BlockScore: 75
Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip raises additional $75.5 million at $1 billion token valuation
Flying Tulip, a new DeFi platform founded by Andre Cronje, has raised additional capital through a mix of private and public token sales.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Talos adds $45M to Series B with new backing from Robinhood, Sony
The Series B extension values the New York–based crypto infrastructure company at about $1.5 billion and includes backing from institutional investors.
- DecryptScore: 75
SEC Chair Atkins Walks Back Timeline for Crypto Innovation Exemptions
Atkins had previously said the exemptions, which could target tokenized securities, DeFi, and other crypto sectors, would be out in January.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails
Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Exchange supply of ETH shrinks amid sideways price, more staking
The validator entry queue for the Ethereum network is jam-packed, with 3.6 million tokens lined up to be staked with a forecasted 63-day wait.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Crypto options activity is keeping Bitcoin stuck near $90K, says Deribit
High options volume and concentrated open interest around key strike prices are keeping Bitcoin rangebound as traders favor hedged positions over leverage.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Worldcoin spikes 40% as OpenAI reportedly plans biometric X rival
A small team is developing the platform, according to sources, which may integrate ChatGPT for content creation while using biometrics for proof-of-personhood.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin
The USDU stablecoin is issued by Universal Digital, a crypto firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Cere Network co-founder, board face $100M lawsuit over token sales
Cere Network is facing a second lawsuit this month that accuses its co-founder and board of fraud in relation to a public token launch for the platform in 2021.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Abu Dhabi company launches first UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin
Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Hang Seng launches physical gold ETF with tokenization option
Hang Seng plans to offer tokenized gold fund units recorded on public blockchains, though the product remains subject to regulatory approval and will not trade on secondary markets.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Furious crypto lobbyists aim $193 million war chest at Washington chokepoints not voters in 2026 midterms
Fairshake and its affiliate super PACs announced they have more than $193 million in cash on hand heading into the 2026 midterms. The amount includes $74 million raised since July from three contributors: $25 million from Coinbase, $25 million from Ripple, and $24 million from a16z. The network, con...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt
Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business, and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin
The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.
- DecryptScore: 70
Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Treasury Firm Just Raised $137 Million to Buy Even More BTC
Metaplanet raises $137 million for Bitcoin buys after its stock plunged 81% last year. Can the treasury firm bounce back in a crowded market?
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger breakout?
Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.
- The BlockScore: 70
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million equity raise to fund bitcoin treasury expansion
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million in total potential funding through shares and warrants for its bitcoin treasury plans.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin
In partnership with Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.
- The BlockScore: 70
‘The DAO is back!’: Ethereum dev Griff Green to use unclaimed hack funds for new security fund
Some funds that were initially sequestered to help refund “edge case” victims of The DAO hack will fund a new Ethereum security effort.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Why did Bitcoin price just hit two-month lows near $83K?
Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Escape Velocity raises $62M to back DePIN infrastructure projects
The raise underscores venture investors’ selective return to infrastructure-heavy crypto bets as DePIN struggles to move beyond early token launches.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitfinex Bitcoin longs hit 2-year high: Is a rally to $100K possible?
Bitcoin margin longs at Bitfinex exchange reached a 2-year high prior to stocks and crypto selling off sharply. Should traders expect a rally or the correction to continue?
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Tokenized stocks ‘inevitable’ and may stop trading freezes: Robinhood CEO
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says while settling stock trades only takes one day, it is still “far too long,” a problem tokenized stocks can likely solve.
- DecryptScore: 65
Australia Fines Qoin Wallet Operator $14 Million for Unlicensed Activity
The ruling marks one of the largest court-imposed penalties yet tied to crypto marketing practices in Australia.
- DecryptScore: 65
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Tops $5B Market Cap as TRUMP Meme Coin Stumbles
Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 is surging on institutional adoption, while the U.S. President’s official meme coin reels from waning hype.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze small operators
Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.
- The BlockScore: 65
Five years after the GameStop saga, Robinhood CEO wants tokenized stocks to trade onchain 24/7
Robinhood plans to roll out 24/7 tokenized stock trading and settlement to mitigate GameStop-like disruptions as regulatory clarity matures.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Crypto custody firm Copper in early talks for IPO as crypto 'plumbing' becomes new Wall Street favorite
The London-based custody provider is weighing a potential public listing, aiming to follow rival BitGo's recent IPO.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Ethereum OGs revive the DAO with $220 million security fund, Unchained reports
According to the report, $13.5 million will be allocated to security grants distributed through DAO-style mechanisms
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Tokenization firm Securitize reports 841% revenue growth as it prepares to go public
With crypto prices and crypto-related stocks in the midst of a major selloff today, Securitize SPAC merger partner Cantor Equity Partners II is higher by 4.4% on the news.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO as institutional demand grows: Report
A potential listing would further legitimize digital asset custody as core market infrastructure rather than a niche service following BitGo's public launch.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin
The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again
On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
HYPE rallies as Hyperliquid DEX growth grabs traders’ attention: Will it last?
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token gained 60% as a sharp uptick in staking and open interest occurred, but other DEX-related fundamentals raise questions on how long the rally can last.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin rallies expected to be short-lived until liquidity returns: Data
Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase of BTC price expansion.
- The BlockScore: 60
UAE central bank–sanctioned US dollar stablecoin launches to boost digital-asset settlement
The stablecoin is backed by USD reserves held in financial institutions such as Emirates NBD, Mbank, and Mashreq.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Ethereum loses $3K again: How low can ETH price go in February?
ETH price charts confirmed a triangle breakdown, shifting the near-term bias lower and putting $2,250 in focus if sellers stay in control.
- DecryptScore: 60
DePIN Data Layer AIOZ Pin Pushes to Keep Web3 Files Permanently Online
AIOZ Pin replicates data into multiple, independent copies that are tamper-proof—meaning it will stay accessible for years to come.
- The BlockScore: 60
Bybit eyes neobank features with IBAN accounts rollout planned for February
The exchange is also exploring a potential U.S. expansion alongside institutional custody services for tokenized real-world assets.
- The BlockScore: 60
21Shares launches JitoSOL-based Solana staking ETP in Europe
21Shares has launched a JitoSOL-based Solana staking ETP in Europe, as debates over yield-bearing crypto products continues globally.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Single Bitcoin entity keeping BTC price 'suppressed' below $90K: Analysis
Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to "Bearadise."
- The BlockScore: 60
Stablecoin growth stalls after October shock as Base leads transaction volume: ARK Invest
ARK Invest said stablecoin growth is stalling after October’s shock, with Base taking the lead in transaction volume.
- DecryptScore: 60
ByBit to Launch 'My Bank' Feature for IBAN Fiat-Crypto Transfers in February
The “retail banking product” aims to eliminate the friction that consumers experience when trying to send funds to crypto exchanges.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000
Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.
- DecryptScore: 60
Dogecoin, XRP and Cardano Hit Lowest Prices Since 2024 as Altcoins Fall Harder Than Bitcoin
Bitcoin is down bad Thursday, but Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Litecoin are showing sharper losses, hitting lows not seen in over a year.
- DecryptScore: 60
Bitcoin Plunge Could Get Much Worse as Death Cross Gains Power
Bitcoin's technical setup is turning ugly, as the charts suggest bulls might want to buckle up for more pain ahead.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
More than half of bitcoin’s invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000
Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead
Even though the Fed's decision to hold interest rates was widely expected, geopolitical tensions and a rotation into haven assets left crypto traders facing a sea of red.
- DecryptScore: 55
Solana ETFs Hit a Weekly High as Altcoin Deposits Surge
Solana ETFs are pulling in millions while SOL's price falls—why are investors betting on the funds but losing faith in the race against silver?
- The BlockScore: 55
‘We don’t have much beef in this fight’ says Tether CEO as stablecoin yield stalls crypto bill
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says he is not taking a position on the debate over stablecoin yields, a flashpoint that has stalled legislation.
- The BlockScore: 55
Brock Pierce-backed Ethereum treasury firm Bit Digital to fully wind down bitcoin mining operations
Bit Digital entered the bitcoin mining business in 2020 and was an early diversifier into the HPC/AI sector.
- DecryptScore: 50
Brave Bets on Social Heist Puzzles to Pull Players Into Its Gaming Push
The privacy-focused browser developer is testing whether gamified competition can pull new users into Web3 gaming.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that, JPMorgan says
Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Ripple-linked XRP drops 5%, opening downside risk toward $1.70
Traders are watching $1.80 as near-term support, with $1.87–$1.90 now the key resistance zone.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Crypto payments firm BCB Group appoints Tim Renew as CEO in leadership reshuffle
Renew will lead the digital asset payments firm, with co-founder Oliver Tonkin moving into a newly created president role.
- DecryptScore: 50
Bitcoin Flat at $88K Despite Dollar’s 12-Month Slump, Gold’s New High
Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Fintech Dakota wants enterprises to treat money like software
The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on
Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management.
- The BlockScore: 50
OP token holders approve buyback plan redirecting 50% of Optimism protocol revenue to OTC swaps
The plan could redirect millions of dollars worth of Optimism protocol revenue "to align the OP token" with the Superchain.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Grading America’s progress toward becoming the crypto capital of the world
A year after issuing an open letter to the incoming Trump administration, crypto law experts reflect on their regulatory advice.
- DecryptScore: 50
Google Brings Agentic Browsing to Chrome—And It's Not Playing Nice With Competitors
Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to automate web browsing.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Circle’s biggest bear just threw in the towel, but warns the stock is still a crypto roller coaster
Circle’s rising correlation with ether and DeFi exposure drives the re-rating, despite valuation and competition concerns.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Dogecoin slumps 7% as bitcoin risk-off rattles memecoin bets
The token broke below key support at $0.1218 on heavy volume, turning that level into near-term resistance even after a brief bounce from around $0.115.
- DecryptScore: 40
Robinhood CEO Says GameStop Incident Was a Wake-Up Call for Tokenization
Robinhood is once again blaming the GameStop crisis on infrastructure, but experts point to undercapitalization.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
XRP millionaire wallets are ramping up in 'encouraging sign': Santiment
The rise in XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens comes despite a weakening of broader crypto market sentiment, with a popular crypto indicator sitting in “fear” territory.
- DecryptScore: 40
Gold, Silver Liquidations Spike on Hyperliquid Amid Trading Frenzy
Bitcoin liquidations still led on the platform, but silver and gold positions also took a hard hit Thursday.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally
Bitcoin has been called "digital gold," and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
DePIN rebounds into a $10B overlooked sector: Messari
DePIN’s “death” narrative hides a market that’s quietly compounding revenues, as Messari’s new report pegs the sector at $10 billion with growing real‑world usage and cash flow.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Crypto for Advisors: banks and digital money
Banks are embracing stablecoins and tokenized deposits as a means to upgrade their financial infrastructure, but they are approaching the two technologies differently.
- DecryptScore: 40
China Executes Eleven Members of Crime Family Linked to Myanmar Scam Hubs
The Ming family members were put to death after being convicted of crimes that generated $1.4 billion, including running scam compounds.
- The BlockScore: 40
MegaETH outlines four KPIs determining release schedule for 53% of MEGA token supply
Over 50% of the MEGA supply will be released as “major milestones for the protocol are achieved," rather than a time-based unlock schedule.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Shockingly quiet XRP whales are stacking up 42 new millionaire wallets as price stays stuck under $2
XRP has opened 2026 trading in a tight range under $2 as it failed to establish a clear trend in the year’s opening month. However, underlying data suggests high-net-worth investors are accumulating the token despite the lack of price momentum. Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment revealed th...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
21Shares launches first Jito staked Solana ETP in Europe
The product offers exchange-traded exposure to JitoSOL with staking rewards embedded, as liquid staking ETFs remain under review in the United States.
- CoinDeskScore: 35
First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin
Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.
- The BlockScore: 35
Bitcoin’s quantum risk is ‘long-dated and manageable,’ Benchmark pushes back on panic
Analysts agree only a subset of bitcoin would be vulnerable in a future quantum scenario, though estimates and timelines vary widely.
- CoinDeskScore: 35
Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents
The rollout of Aero, targeted for the second quarter of 2026, will take direct aim at incumbents like Uniswap and Curve, the team told CoinDesk.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Gold nearly adds Bitcoin's entire market cap in a single day
Gold is now also outperforming Bitcoin over the last five years, having risen 173%, while Bitcoin is up only 164% over the same period.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues to pull focus from BTC
Crypto prices stabilized after an early-week dip, but bitcoin continued to trail gold and silver as macro trades dominated after the Fed’s policy hold.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.3% as all constituents trade lower
Avalanche (AVAX) declined 4.4% and Polkadot (DOT) fell 4.1%, leading index lower.
- DecryptScore: 30
DePIN Tokens Lag, Revenues Rise as Sector Is ‘Forced Into Fundamentals’
Token prices across DePIN remain deeply depressed, but on-chain revenues are growing.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain
Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering.
- DecryptScore: 30
Myriad Moves: Bitcoin Is Falling—Will It Dump to $69K or Rebound to $100K?
Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the next stops for Bitcoin and Solana, and President Donald Trump's approval rating.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Improve your Bitcoin investment strategy using these 7 critical demand drivers
Bitcoin traders are treating fund flows like macro bets, and one Fed data change is the hidden risk Key takeaways Bitcoin’s institutional demand can be monitored in issuer AUM snapshots such as BlackRock’s IBIT, which listed net assets of $69,427,196,929 as of Jan. 28, 2026 on its product pages. Wee...
- The BlockScore: 25
The Daily: ‘The DAO is back!’ Tether rebuffs stablecoin yield claims, Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto bill, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- CoinDeskScore: 25
Gold in “extreme greed” sentiment as it adds the entire bitcoin market cap in one day
Bullion ripped past $5,500 and sentiment gauges hit “extreme greed,” while bitcoin stayed pinned below $90K — a split that’s getting harder to ignore.
- DecryptScore: 20
Morning Minute: Gold Soars Toward $5,600; Bitcoin Falls
Gold continues its parabolic rally, up 100% over the past year and seemingly finding new highs by the day. When will Bitcoin have its turn?
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 29, 2026
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
How crypto payments will change in 2026
The following is a guest post and opinion from Jenny Drinkwater, Marketing Manager at System73. For years, crypto payments have lived in an awkward middle ground. They were never quite mainstream, but they also never disappeared. Merchants experimented, users showed curiosity, and yet, for most busi...
- DecryptScore: 20
WallStreetBets Founder Cries Foul After Reddit Cracks Down on Miami Convention
Jaime Rogozinski litigated the trademark to the Supreme Court—and lost.
- CoinDeskScore: 10
Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower
Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.
- Cointelegraph
Bitcoin falls to $83.4K as gold bugs take profit and AI stocks sell off
Futures market liquidations, a sharp sell-off in US stocks and limited progress on talks to fund the US government are taking a toll on Bitcoin price today. Is $80,000 the next stop for BTC?