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.
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.
Why the Russia-Linked Stablecoin A7A5 Is in Trouble Now
Regulators and blockchain investigators have stepped up action against A7A5, a Russia-linked stablecoin designed to move money around sanctions. Trading in similar rouble-backed tokens slowed as exchanges tightened checks, while major dollar stablecoins like USDT continued to trade normally. All of these point to a simple reality that is becoming clearer each year. Governments now […]
Pantera Warns 2026 Will Wipe Out Smaller Crypto Treasuries
Pantera Capital warned that 2026 could be rough for companies holding crypto on their balance sheets, with only a small group of well-funded firms expected to survive. Bitcoin and Ether prices stayed steady after the comments, which suggests traders already see big institutions as the long-term holders of supply. This lines up with what we […]
Circle Foundation and UN Team Up to Speed Up Aid Payments
Circle Foundation announced new funding for a United Nations digital payments hub to expand the use of regulated stablecoins in humanitarian aid. Bitcoin barely reacted, but stablecoin activity stayed high as real-world payment use continues to grow. It is another sign that governments and large institutions are testing blockchain tools for practical jobs, not just […]
The $6B Bitcoin Gap: Why New Institutional Whales Now Move BTC
Bitcoin reportedly sits on a $6 billion pressure point as new institutional whales replace early holders as the main price drivers. BTC hovered near recent highs as volatility spiked, even without heavy retail trading. This fits a bigger trend where Wall Street money, not crypto natives, now sets the tone. That shift changes how Bitcoin […]
A $650M Ethereum Bet Is Wobbling and Retail Should Care
A massive Ethereum (ETH) trade that once made over $100 million is now under pressure, according to on-chain data. ETH traded near $2,900 as the wallet’s liquidation level sits around $2,268, close enough to matter if volatility spikes. This comes as leverage builds again across crypto markets after months of macro-driven whiplash. Market Cap 24h […]
Bitcoin Bounces Back as Tariff U-Turn Sends Gold Lower
Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Donald Trump said the US would not move forward with new tariffs reportedly planned for February. BTC jumped from around $87,300 to reclaim $90,000 in hours. The move fits a growing pattern where Bitcoin trades less like digital gold and more like a fast-moving macro asset. As Bitcoin bounced, gold […]
Capital One Agrees to Acquire Technology and Stablecoin Firm Brex in $5.15B Deal
Capital One has agreed to acquire fintech firm Brex in a deal valued at $5.15 billion, marking one of the largest fintech transactions in recent years and signaling the bank’s growing interest in stablecoin-based payments. Key Takeaways: Capital One will acquire Brex for $5.15 billion, gaining its payments technology and stablecoin infrastructure. The deal strengthens […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 23, 2026 – BTC Slides Below $90K as Crypto Market Extends Broad Sell-Off
The broader crypto market traded lower over the past 24 hours, with only a handful of sectors showing resilience as risk appetite remained subdued. Data from SoSoValue shows GameFi, AI, and RWA as the only sectors in the green, rising 1.06%, 0.98%, and 0.67% respectively. GameFi outperformed on strong gains in The Sandbox (SAND) and […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction: $90K on the Edge as $150M BTC Buy Plan Fuels the Next Move
Bitcoin price action is back at a critical junction near $90,000, as technical weakness meets shifting macro and institutional signals. A planned $150 million Bitcoin-linked offering, easing US–EU trade tensions, and the launch of new yield-focused Bitcoin funds are reshaping sentiment. With trend support broken and momentum neutral, traders are weighing whether this pullback marks […]
Bitcoin Influencers Get Spotlight In X’s New ‘Starterpacks’
X is rolling out a feature called Starterpacks that will let new users follow ready-made groups of accounts tied to specific interests. It’s designed to make finding people to follow faster, and yes — that includes lists focused on Bitcoin and other crypto topics. Reports say the company has spent months building these curated sets […]