US Lawmakers Move to Shield Self-Custody Crypto Developers
US lawmakers have moved forward with new guidance that protects developers who build non-custodial crypto tools, making it clear that writing open-source code by itself is not a crime. Bitcoin is currently trading around the $96,000 level after the update and stayed steady as regulatory headlines calmed after years of legal uncertainty. The move comes […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 15, 2026 – Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $96K as Whale Buying Outpaces Retail Selling
On-chain data suggests smart money is positioning for a potential upside move as whale accumulation accelerates. Market research firm Santiment said addresses holding between 100 and 10,000 BTC have added nearly 32,700 BTC since January 10, while retail-sized wallets continued to sell, a pattern it described as an ideal setup for the start of a […]
Coinbase CEO Raises Red Flags Over US Crypto Bill
Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support a new Senate crypto bill in its current form, injecting fresh uncertainty into Washington’s latest attempt to set ground rules for digital assets. Senators introduced the draft earlier this week to clarify when tokens count as securities or commodities, and to place oversight of spot […]
Senate Committee Postpones Crypto Bill Markup Following Coinbase Pushback
Washington’s push to write clear rules for crypto hit another snag after the Senate Banking Committee postponed its planned markup of a sweeping market structure bill, hours after Coinbase pulled support for the latest draft. Chairman Tim Scott said late Wednesday the committee would delay the markup as bipartisan negotiations continue, but did not set […]
Pundit Reveals The Biggest Enemy Of XRP Investors As Price Struggles At $2
Many XRP investors continue to adopt a wait-and-see approach, as the price has struggled to break above its current consolidation zone near the $2 level. Although XRP experienced a brief rally from around $1.90 to over $2 in January 2026, the upward momentum appears to have stalled at that point. A crypto analyst has shared […]
Bitcoin Bulls Take Control: Futures Positioning Turns Bullish for First Time Since October
Bitcoin is pushing above the $95,000 level as selling pressure across the market continues to ease, offering a renewed sense of short-term stability after weeks of choppy consolidation. Following a volatile end to last year, price action has gradually improved, with buyers regaining control and forcing Bitcoin back into a range that had previously acted […]
XRP Price Gives Back Momentum, Traders Reassess the Bullish Setup
XRP price failed to surpass $2.20 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above $2.080. XRP price started a downside correction and tested the $2.080 zone. The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Meets Resistance and Hesitates, Market Tone Changes
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.1450 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.1420 support and might aim for a fresh increase. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction from $0.1510. The price is trading above the $0.1420 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line […]
XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market
Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU.
Thailand Reviews USDT Flows After Foreign Users Dominate Local Trading Platforms
Thailand’s financial authorities have increased oversight of USDT trading after identifying strong foreign participation on local platforms. The Bank of Thailand linked a large share of activity to non-resident users. Regulators now classify stablecoin flows alongside other monitored money channels. The policy forms part of a broader effort targeting grey money risks. The Bank of […]
Bitcoin open interest falls 30%, setting up bullish recovery: Analyst
Bitcoin derivatives open interest fell 30% from October highs as deleveraging purged excess leverage, historically signaling market bottoms and recovery.
Former ‘bitcoin mayor’ Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash
The Solana-based token plunged more than 80% shortly after launch, with on-chain watchers flagging liquidity shifts that its backers and Adams’ team dispute.