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Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off

Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.

Bitcoin as Cheat Code Amid Shifting Global Reserve Dynamics
SocialJan 23, 2026

Bitcoin as Cheat Code Amid Shifting Global Reserve Dynamics

"𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲." That was Mark Moss 's answer when I asked him how someone should start building a portfolio in 2026. Mark is one of the most direct voices in Bitcoin and macroeconomics. No fluff, no hedging,...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Crypto Bets on War Go Mainstream
NewsJan 23, 2026

Crypto Bets on War Go Mainstream

In early 2026 a Polymarket wager on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro exploded from $30,000 to over $436,000 after a U.S. raid, highlighting the surge in crypto‑based prediction markets. 2025 marked a turning point for decentralized perpetual contracts as platforms migrated...

By CryptoSlate
Restaking Promises Yield but Delivers only Stacked Risk and No Real Value
NewsJan 23, 2026

Restaking Promises Yield but Delivers only Stacked Risk and No Real Value

Restaking allows validators to pledge already‑staked ETH a second time, promising higher yields by reusing the same collateral across multiple protocols. In practice, each additional layer multiplies slashing risk and concentrates power among a handful of large operators, with $21 billion...

By Cointelegraph
Trove Crash Exposes Persistent ICO Weaknesses
SocialJan 23, 2026

Trove Crash Exposes Persistent ICO Weaknesses

Was Trove a rug or a botched launch? In this packed episode of Uneasy Money, hosts Luca Netz, Kain Warwick & Taylor Monahan dive into: 😮💨 How the Trove token crash points to crypto's continued ICO struggles 👀 Why nuking...

By Laura Shin
Stablecoins Overstate Benefits, Face Liquidity Spread Challenges
SocialJan 23, 2026

Stablecoins Overstate Benefits, Face Liquidity Spread Challenges

In what it calls “inconvenient truths” Pitchbook lays out five very real problems with stablecoins. The first of the two most critical is that stablecoins consistently overstate their advantages, particularly in nations with fast and free payments, including the US (FedNow),...

By Richard Turrin
Revolut Drops U.S. Bank Merger Plan to Seek Standalone License: FT
NewsJan 23, 2026

Revolut Drops U.S. Bank Merger Plan to Seek Standalone License: FT

Fintech giant Revolut has scrapped its plan to acquire a U.S. bank, opting instead to seek a de novo banking license from the OCC. The move follows internal assessments that an acquisition would be slower, more complex, and would force the...

By CoinDesk
Tokenization Threatens Traditional Intermediaries' Role
SocialJan 23, 2026

Tokenization Threatens Traditional Intermediaries' Role

As tokenization catches on, @kkirkbos says a philosophical question arises: Where do intermediaries go? Listen below 👇 https://t.co/1jdrPJOMEK

By Laura Shin
U.S. Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflows Largest Since November May Signal BTC Price Bottom
NewsJan 23, 2026

U.S. Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflows Largest Since November May Signal BTC Price Bottom

U.S. bitcoin exchange‑traded funds recorded a net outflow of $1.22 billion over the four‑day week ending Thursday, the largest since November 2025. The withdrawals, driven by $479.7 million on Tuesday and $708.7 million on Wednesday, coincided with a 5 % slide in Bitcoin, which...

By CoinDesk
Binance Applies for MiCA License in Greece as EU Deadlines Loom
NewsJan 23, 2026

Binance Applies for MiCA License in Greece as EU Deadlines Loom

Binance has filed a Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCA) licence application with Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission as EU compliance deadlines approach. The exchange, the world’s largest crypto‑trading platform, seeks early authorisation to operate across the bloc before the June 30, 2025...

By Cointelegraph
LTC Rebounds Off Wedge Base; Targets Upper Boundary
SocialJan 23, 2026

LTC Rebounds Off Wedge Base; Targets Upper Boundary

#LTC has bounced off the lower boundary of the falling wedge. The next resistance zone is the upper boundary of the falling wedge. https://t.co/mQR7TXLSz3

By Crypto Jack
Buterin Calls 2026 the Year to Reclaim Self-Sovereign Computing
NewsJan 23, 2026

Buterin Calls 2026 the Year to Reclaim Self-Sovereign Computing

Vitalik Buterin announced 2026 as the year to reclaim self‑sovereign computing, swapping his daily tools for open‑source, privacy‑preserving alternatives. He moved from Google Docs to Fileverse, Telegram to Signal, Google Maps to OrganicMaps/OpenStreetMap, and Gmail to ProtonMail, while also experimenting with...

By Cointelegraph
Leadership Meets Innovation: PhilSocial Expands the Crypto for Good Movement Through Landmark Ethiopian Partnership with Former Ethiopian Prime Minister
NewsJan 23, 2026

Leadership Meets Innovation: PhilSocial Expands the Crypto for Good Movement Through Landmark Ethiopian Partnership with Former Ethiopian Prime Minister

PhilSocial, a blockchain‑powered social platform, announced a partnership with former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn to launch its Give‑to‑Earn model in Ethiopia. The initiative rewards users for time and engagement, allowing them to fund community‑driven projects through a peer‑to‑peer crypto‑for‑good mechanism....

By TechBullion
How to Read Crypto Markets With Data, Not Narratives
NewsJan 23, 2026

How to Read Crypto Markets With Data, Not Narratives

Crypto markets are fragmented, with prices differing across exchanges, chains, and liquidity pools. Traders must look beyond a single price tag and assess where the deepest order books and most stable flow reside. Liquidity depth, spread, order‑flow dynamics, and leverage...

By TechBullion
Qatar Cryptocurrency Guide for Beginners: From Wallets to Payments
NewsJan 23, 2026

Qatar Cryptocurrency Guide for Beginners: From Wallets to Payments

The guide offers Qatar’s newcomers a practical roadmap to cryptocurrency, covering fundamentals such as blockchain, wallet selection, and transaction basics. It outlines how hot and cold wallets differ in security and usability, and explains how to acquire digital assets through...

By TechBullion
The Future of Cardano Web3: How Lace Wallet Empowers Crypto Ownership
NewsJan 23, 2026

The Future of Cardano Web3: How Lace Wallet Empowers Crypto Ownership

Lace Wallet, a non‑custodial browser‑based solution built by Input Output Global, is positioned as the flagship wallet for Cardano’s expanding Web3 ecosystem. It enables users to manage ADA, native tokens, NFTs, and DeFi interactions without relying on centralized intermediaries. The...

By TechBullion
ETH, SOL and ADA Slip as Bitcoin Fails to Build Momentum Near $90,000
NewsJan 23, 2026

ETH, SOL and ADA Slip as Bitcoin Fails to Build Momentum Near $90,000

Bitcoin hovered just below the $90,000 threshold on Friday, despite Asian equities reaching record highs and a softer U.S. dollar. The broader market rally failed to translate into meaningful upside for crypto, leaving the leading coin flat around $89,800. Ether,...

By CoinDesk
Bitcoin and Yen Hold Steady as Japan's Inflation Eases and BOJ Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
NewsJan 23, 2026

Bitcoin and Yen Hold Steady as Japan's Inflation Eases and BOJ Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

Japan’s December consumer price index slowed to 2.1% YoY, the first dip in four months, while core‑core inflation stayed near 2.9%. The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark rate at 0.75% and raised its 2025‑26 growth and inflation forecasts. Bitcoin...

By CoinDesk
Coinbase Lets Users Borrow up to $1 Million Against Staked Ether without Selling
NewsJan 23, 2026

Coinbase Lets Users Borrow up to $1 Million Against Staked Ether without Selling

Coinbase has introduced a borrowing product that lets eligible U.S. users take out up to $1 million in USDC by pledging cbETH, its tokenized staked ether, as collateral. The loan is over‑collateralized, with a required loan‑to‑value ratio below 86 % and variable...

By CoinDesk
Bitcoin Miners Brace for Massive Ice Storm Barreling Towards Southern US
NewsJan 23, 2026

Bitcoin Miners Brace for Massive Ice Storm Barreling Towards Southern US

A massive winter storm spanning 1,800 miles from West Texas to the Mid‑Atlantic is set to bring ice, snow, and power outages to over a dozen states. Bitcoin miners, which control roughly 38% of global hashrate in the U.S., are...

By Cointelegraph
The Case for Evoxum: Why Utility Tokens Are Back in Focus for 2026
NewsJan 23, 2026

The Case for Evoxum: Why Utility Tokens Are Back in Focus for 2026

Crypto markets cycle between hype and fundamentals, bringing utility tokens back into focus as investors seek lasting value. Utility tokens gain relevance when platform activity drives token demand, a pattern that reemerges in mature market phases. Evoxum’s ecosystem centers on...

By TechBullion
South Korea Probes Loss of Seized Bitcoin in Phishing Attack
NewsJan 23, 2026

South Korea Probes Loss of Seized Bitcoin in Phishing Attack

South Korean prosecutors in Gwangju are investigating the disappearance of a large bitcoin cache seized in a criminal case, which an internal audit attributes to a phishing breach during official custody. The incident underscores the vulnerability of government-held digital assets...

By CoinDesk
Why the Future of Crypto Is Boring—And Why That’s a Good Thing
NewsJan 23, 2026

Why the Future of Crypto Is Boring—And Why That’s a Good Thing

The crypto market has entered a quiet phase, with price stagnation and fewer headlines. Behind the calm, institutions are integrating blockchain, stablecoins are gaining traction, and regulators are clarifying rules. Builders focus on durable infrastructure rather than hype, shifting the...

By TechBullion
US Prosecutors Abandon OpenSea Insider Trading Case
NewsJan 23, 2026

US Prosecutors Abandon OpenSea Insider Trading Case

U.S. prosecutors have agreed to dismiss the insider‑trading case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager, after a federal appeals court overturned his wire‑fraud and money‑laundering convictions. The Department of Justice entered a deferred‑prosecution agreement requiring Chastain to forfeit 15.98 Ether...

By Cointelegraph
Gold Nears $5,000, Silver Closes on $100 While Bitcoin Remains Listless
NewsJan 23, 2026

Gold Nears $5,000, Silver Closes on $100 While Bitcoin Remains Listless

Gold surged to about $4,950 an ounce, edging toward the $5,000 psychological barrier, while silver jumped past $99, marking a 30% monthly gain. Bitcoin stayed flat near $90,000, showing little momentum. Prediction‑market contracts on Polymarket assign a 97% probability that...

By CoinDesk
Crypto’s 2025 ‘Whipsaw’ Year Drove Capitulation as Markets Look Toward a 2026 Rebound, Pantera Says
NewsJan 23, 2026

Crypto’s 2025 ‘Whipsaw’ Year Drove Capitulation as Markets Look Toward a 2026 Rebound, Pantera Says

Pantera Capital warns that 2025 was a brutal bear market for non‑bitcoin tokens, with the broader crypto market losing roughly 44% of its value since the late‑2024 peak. The median token plunged about 79%, while a massive $20 billion liquidation event...

By CoinDesk
Ethereum Mainnet Daily Active Addresses Surpass All Layer-2s
NewsJan 23, 2026

Ethereum Mainnet Daily Active Addresses Surpass All Layer-2s

Ethereum’s mainnet daily active addresses have surged to roughly 945,000, briefly peaking at 1.3 million, surpassing all major layer‑2 networks. The recent Fusaka upgrade, which slashed gas fees, is credited for the activity boost, though security analysts warn that address‑poisoning attacks...

By Cointelegraph
Kansas Lawmakers Propose State-Run Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund
BlogJan 23, 2026

Kansas Lawmakers Propose State-Run Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund

Kansas Senate Bill 352 would create a state‑run Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund, allowing the treasurer to claim unclaimed crypto assets and credit 10% of each deposit to the general fund while keeping the principal separate. The bill updates...

By Camila Russo
XRP Hits Extreme Fear as Options Volume Explodes
SocialJan 23, 2026

XRP Hits Extreme Fear as Options Volume Explodes

⚠️XRP has entered Extreme Fear per Santiment, while options volume surged 200%+ in a single day, according to Finbold. Sources: Santiment and Finbold https://t.co/3KJjWazCYJ

By Wendy O
Flutterwave to Offer Stablecoin Wallets to Merchants in  Africa
NewsJan 23, 2026

Flutterwave to Offer Stablecoin Wallets to Merchants in Africa

Flutterwave announced a partnership with blockchain infrastructure firm Turnkey and AI‑powered banking platform Nuvion to embed stable‑coin wallets into its merchant offering across Africa. The solution will initially allow a select group of merchants to receive and send USDC, USDT,...

By Finextra
Web3 AI Powers Low‑Fee, Global Crypto E‑Commerce
SocialJan 22, 2026

Web3 AI Powers Low‑Fee, Global Crypto E‑Commerce

How is Web 3.0 (blockchain and decentralized Web) and AI mixing to make new kinds of businesses possible? I sat down with the founders of @BasaltHQ to learn about its new store (Shopify competitor) that uses blockchain-based cryptocurrencies to reduce...

By Robert Scoble
Farcaster Returns Investor Money, Praising Decentralized Vision
SocialJan 22, 2026

Farcaster Returns Investor Money, Praising Decentralized Vision

As a Farcaster investor, can confirm: money is coming back to investors. Dan and the team built something genuinely amazing, perhaps the best decentralized social protocol. He's independently wealthy from Coinbase, and could have done whatever he wanted, but he decided...

By Balaji Srinivasan
Coinbase VP Says ‘Fatal Flaws’ in Senate Crypto Bill Forced Sudden Withdrawal of Support
NewsJan 22, 2026

Coinbase VP Says ‘Fatal Flaws’ in Senate Crypto Bill Forced Sudden Withdrawal of Support

Coinbase’s VP of U.S. Policy Kara Calvert announced that the exchange withdrew its backing for the Senate’s market‑structure crypto bill just hours before a scheduled markup. The decision stemmed from “fatal flaws” in the draft, chiefly a provision that would...

By CoinDesk
Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin, Ether ETF Options
NewsJan 22, 2026

Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin, Ether ETF Options

Nasdaq filed a rule change that removes the 25,000‑contract limit on options tied to spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, aligning them with other commodity‑based funds. The SEC waived the usual 30‑day waiting period, allowing the change to take effect immediately...

By Cointelegraph
RIVER Soars 40% After Justin Sun Backs DeFi Project
NewsJan 22, 2026

RIVER Soars 40% After Justin Sun Backs DeFi Project

River, a DeFi protocol, announced an $8 million strategic investment from TRON founder Justin Sun, propelling its RIVER token to an all‑time high of $60.24—a 39% gain in 24 hours. The infusion backs River’s new chain‑abstraction stablecoin, satUSD, which will operate across...

By The Defiant
Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $90,000 Despite Stocks and Gold Rallying
NewsJan 22, 2026

Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $90,000 Despite Stocks and Gold Rallying

Bitcoin slipped to $88,400 before stabilising around $89,500, failing to break the $90,000 barrier even as U.S. equities and gold posted fresh gains. Ethereum fell 2% to $2,950 despite BitMine Immersion’s $100 million purchase, pushing its treasury holdings above 3.5% of...

By The Defiant
Tennessee City Clears Path for Crypto Mining, Data Centers with New Zoning Rules
NewsJan 22, 2026

Tennessee City Clears Path for Crypto Mining, Data Centers with New Zoning Rules

Kingsport, Tennessee’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a first‑reading ordinance to amend city zoning, explicitly permitting cryptocurrency‑mining operations and data centers. The new rules require miners to operate in fully enclosed buildings located at least 500 feet from any...

By Cointelegraph
Optimism Community Begins Vote on OP Token Buybacks
NewsJan 22, 2026

Optimism Community Begins Vote on OP Token Buybacks

The Optimism community opened a governance vote to allocate half of the Superchain sequencer revenue to monthly OP token buybacks, directly tying the token’s value to network usage. Over the past year the Superchain generated 5,868 ETH in revenue, which would...

By CoinDesk
Base Overtakes Ethereum, BNB Chain in DEX Volumes for the First Time
NewsJan 22, 2026

Base Overtakes Ethereum, BNB Chain in DEX Volumes for the First Time

Base’s decentralized exchange activity surged to approximately $16.5 billion in the past week, overtaking Ethereum’s $13.0 billion and BNB Smart Chain’s $15.6 billion. The spike was driven primarily by Uniswap’s Base deployment, which alone generated $11.3 billion, and Aerodrome’s $2.94 billion. While Solana still leads...

By The Defiant
Bitwise Launches Actively Managed ETF Pairing Bitcoin with Gold
NewsJan 22, 2026

Bitwise Launches Actively Managed ETF Pairing Bitcoin with Gold

Bitwise Asset Management launched the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF (BPRO) on the NYSE, offering an actively managed mix of Bitcoin, precious metals and mining equities. The fund mandates a minimum 25% allocation to gold and carries a 0.96% expense...

By Cointelegraph
5 Phrases That Should Make You Run From Any Investment Offer
NewsJan 22, 2026

5 Phrases That Should Make You Run From Any Investment Offer

Scammers targeting forex and cryptocurrency investors rely on five common phrases to lure victims into fraudulent schemes. The article breaks down each red flag—guaranteed returns, invincible AI algorithms, forced urgency, extra withdrawal fees, and recruitment commissions—explaining why they signal Ponzi...

By TechBullion
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: BTC to $150,000 in Q1 2026, But Pepeto Could Deliver 100x Returns First
NewsJan 22, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: BTC to $150,000 in Q1 2026, But Pepeto Could Deliver 100x Returns First

Analysts project Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in the first quarter of 2026 as institutional ETFs pour billions into the market, lifting the cryptocurrency’s valuation to roughly $1.8 trillion. While the upside represents a 67 % gain from current levels, seasoned investors view...

By TechBullion
Dollar Dominance Drives Power, Inequality, and Global Instability
SocialJan 22, 2026

Dollar Dominance Drives Power, Inequality, and Global Instability

"America’s greatest source of power isn’t the military. It’s the U.S. dollar." In my latest Coin Stories conversation, Cem Karsan breaks down how dollar dominance shapes markets, politics, and social stability...and why decades of Fed policy helped widen inequality in...

By Natalie Brunell
Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply: No Money‑Printing Machine
SocialJan 22, 2026

Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply: No Money‑Printing Machine

The cool thing about Bitcoin is it doesn't have a money printer, unlike most other currencies https://t.co/YMAb0hoQAq

By Brian Armstrong
Solana-Based Natix Brings DePIN Data Into Self-Driving AI with Valeo
NewsJan 22, 2026

Solana-Based Natix Brings DePIN Data Into Self-Driving AI with Valeo

Valeo and Solana‑based Natix Network have teamed up to create an open‑source, multi‑camera World Foundation Model (WFM) for autonomous driving. The model aims to predict real‑world motion and adapt to traffic scenarios, with the first release slated for the next...

By Cointelegraph
Crypto Poised for Most Exciting Year Yet
SocialJan 22, 2026

Crypto Poised for Most Exciting Year Yet

This year is going to be “the most exciting year ever in crypto,” @ASvanevik says Here's why 👇 https://t.co/Uua7RJ0k9f

By Laura Shin
Sky Governance Slashes SPK Emissions by 30%
SocialJan 22, 2026

Sky Governance Slashes SPK Emissions by 30%

Sky governance has cut SPK emissions by 30% There is less new SPK entering circulation, alongside increased SPK buybacks

By Rune Christensen
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Partners with Spacecoin on Satellite-Powered DeFi
NewsJan 22, 2026

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Partners with Spacecoin on Satellite-Powered DeFi

World Liberty Financial, the Trump‑family‑linked crypto firm, announced a strategic partnership with Spacecoin that includes a token swap linking their ecosystems. Spacecoin has launched three low‑Earth‑orbit satellites to deliver permissionless internet to remote, underserved communities. The collaboration aims to enable...

By CoinDesk
Crypto Promises Retirement as AI Threatens Jobs
SocialJan 22, 2026

Crypto Promises Retirement as AI Threatens Jobs

AI will make you jobless. Crypto will make you not need a job. Buy and hold now, retire in a few years. 🙋‍♂️if crypto allowed you to retire already. (Not financial advice)

By Changpeng Zhao
Over $2 B in Crypto Longs Liquidated as Bitcoin Slides
SocialJan 22, 2026

Over $2 B in Crypto Longs Liquidated as Bitcoin Slides

JUST IN: More than $2 BILLION #Bitcoin and crypto longs liquidated over the past 4 days as Bitcoin falls to $89,000 https://t.co/uniR4SECzV

By Crypto Jack