🎯Today's Crypto Pulse
Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Michael Saylor’s Strategy adds $204M of Bitcoin in 101st purchase
The firm bought 3,015 BTC for $204.1M, raising its total holdings above 720,000 BTC and bringing the cumulative cost to roughly $54.8B. The average price of $67,700 per BTC was below its overall cost basis of $75,985.
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By the numbers: Pepeto raises $7M in token presale
News•Jan 19, 2026
Why Wrench Attacks Are Becoming One of the Most Violent Forms of Crypto Crimes
Wrench attacks are physical coercion crimes that force cryptocurrency holders to reveal credentials or authorize transfers, bypassing technical defenses. The phenomenon gained headlines after the 2025 kidnapping of Ledger co‑founder David Balland and has accelerated as crypto market capitalisation climbs, with roughly 45% of attack frequency linked to price spikes. Analysts cite fast, irreversible payouts, growing concentrations of reachable wealth, and data leaks that expose real‑world identities as primary drivers. Victims are typically high‑profile individuals, executives, or P2P traders whose personal information is publicly accessible.
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 19, 2026
2026 Shifts: AI Governance, Global Digital Infrastructure, Tightening Sanctions
Top 2026 Trends Finale: Why 2026 will not look like 2025 Topics: -Top 2026 Trends, No. 4: Strong AI Governance Will Become The Norm — But Only After a Meltdown Forces Companies to Act -Top 2026 Trends, No. 5: Digital Public Infrastructure...
By Richard Turrin
News•Jan 19, 2026
Binance Australia Brings Fiat Back After Being Debanked for 2 Years
Binance Australia has reinstated direct fiat bank transfers and PayID deposits after a two‑year banking shutdown, partnering with Bolt Financial Group to provide secure payment rails. The phased rollout, initially limited to a small user cohort, is now available to...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 19, 2026
Polymarket Trader Nets $233,000 From XRP Markets in a Daring Weekend Move, Outsmarting Bots
A pseudonymous trader on Polymarket generated a $233,000 profit by exploiting thin weekend liquidity and outmaneuvering automated market‑making bots. The trader accumulated 77,000 “UP” shares at an average cost of 48 cents, then coordinated a $1 million Binance XRP purchase that...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 19, 2026
Ethereum Transactions Hit Record as Staking Exit Queue Drops to Zero
Ethereum processed a record 2,885,524 transactions on Friday, the highest daily total in its history. The surge follows a rebound in on‑chain activity that began in mid‑December, while average fees have stayed near recent lows. Simultaneously, the validator exit queue...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 19, 2026
ZBXCX Moves Forward With European Expansion in 2026
ZBXCX Digital Asset Exchange announced a 2026 expansion into Europe, targeting the region’s mature financial infrastructure and growing digital‑asset participation. The plan includes localized marketing, multilingual platform interfaces, and regional customer‑support services. Technology upgrades will enhance system stability, liquidity integration,...
By FinSMEs
News•Jan 19, 2026
Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi Networks Can Steal Crypto Passwords
Evil Twin attacks clone legitimate Wi‑Fi hotspots, luring travelers to connect and exposing them to credential theft. The method is prevalent in airports, cafés, hotels and conference venues, where attackers intercept traffic and harvest exchange logins, 2FA codes, or seed...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 19, 2026
TWPB Staking Launches Secure and Flexible XRP Staking Solutions for Stable Passive Income
TWPB Staking has launched a dedicated XRP staking node contract, enabling investors to earn passive XRP rewards through a one‑click, secure platform. The service offers multiple contract terms with transparent, daily‑calculated yields and employs multi‑signature cold wallets and distributed node...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 19, 2026
Bitcoin Down, Gold Futures up as Europe Threatens ‘Trade Bazooka’
Bitcoin plunged 3.6% on Monday, dropping nearly $3,500 to just under $92,000 as Europe signaled retaliatory trade measures against U.S. tariffs targeting eight EU nations. The sell‑off triggered about $750 million in long‑position liquidations within four hours, pushing 24‑hour crypto liquidations...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 19, 2026
Crypto Miner Manufacturer Canaan Receives Nasdaq Delisting Warning
Canaan Inc., a crypto‑mining hardware manufacturer, was warned by Nasdaq after its share price stayed below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. The exchange gave the company until July 13—180 days—to lift its closing bid to at least $1 for ten...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 19, 2026
Quantum Threat Looms: Bitcoin Faces Potential Chain Split
How prepared is crypto for Q-Day? In this Unchained episode, Alex Pruden joins me to break down: 🤔 How urgent the quantum computing threat is to Bitcoin ⁉️ Which blockchains are most at risk ❕️ Why implementing quantum cryptography would be the largest undertaking...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 19, 2026
Account Abstraction Lets Smart Contracts Act as Wallets
Challenge for you: Explain Account Abstraction in 1 sentence. Extra points if you do it with a meme
By Eli Ben-Sasson
News•Jan 19, 2026
Crypto Coin Minute for January 19th, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
On January 19, 2026 the cryptocurrency market posted broad declines, with Bitcoin slipping 2.13% to $92,975 and other major tokens such as Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP and Solana also falling. Dogecoin plunged 7% below the $0.13 threshold after a whale‑linked sell‑off. Coinbase...
By Crypto Coin Minute
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Bitcoin Poised to Close Above $93,500 Despite EMA Rejection
#BTC Bitcoin continues to reject from the cluster of Bull Market EMAs which may be forcing a post-breakout retest of $93500 Still, it’s likely BTC will be able to Weekly Close above $93500 and only next week price will approach said...
By Rekt Capital
News•Jan 18, 2026
Animoca’s Yat Siu Says Crypto’s Trump Moment Is Over
Yat Siu, co‑founder of Animoca Brands, says the era when crypto relied on Donald Trump’s political support has ended. He argues the market is now driven by infrastructure, regulation and institutional capital, with Bitcoin positioned as a digital reserve asset....
By CoinDesk
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Senate Allows Activity Rewards, Bans Passive Stablecoin Yield
📍Senate unveils new draft bill: stablecoin reward Senate draft clarifies stablecoin rewards debate: ⛔️ Platforms CANNOT pay yield just for holding stablecoins (protecting bank deposits), but ✅ CAN offer activity-based rewards for trading, staking, providing liquidity, or loyalty programs. The compromise...
By Efi Pylarinou
News•Jan 18, 2026
Large Bitcoin Holders Buy the Most Coins Since the FTX Collapse of 2022
Bitcoin’s mid‑ to large‑holder cohort, known as Fish‑to‑Shark, accumulated roughly 110,000 BTC in the past month—the strongest inflow since the 2022 FTX collapse. This brings the cohort’s total holdings to about 6.6 million BTC, up from 6.4 million two months earlier. Retail...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 18, 2026
Digital Assets : TRON (TRX) Network Now Supported on MetaMask
MetaMask has expanded its multichain wallet to include the TRON (TRX) network, allowing users to manage TRX and TRC‑10/20 tokens directly within the app. The update introduces native staking on mobile, where holders can lock TRX to earn Bandwidth and...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 18, 2026
Here's Why Coinbase and Other Companies Soured on Major Crypto Bill
A sweeping U.S. crypto bill introduced comprehensive rules on decentralized finance, expands SEC jurisdiction, and imposes strict stablecoin yield limits. Coinbase, along with several other firms, publicly opposed the legislation, citing concerns that the language is overly broad and could...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 18, 2026
The Rise of Community-First Web3 Ecosystems Built on Smart Contract Infrastructure
Community‑first Web3 ecosystems are shifting power from centralized platforms to token‑governed networks, using smart contracts to codify rules and decisions. This model turns users into owners, aligning incentives through token‑gated access and on‑chain reputation systems. Market forecasts predict the decentralized...
By TechBullion
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Crypto Trends: Monero Surge, Scams Persist, Ethereum Stagnates
In this episode of Uneasy Money, hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz and Taylor Monahan discuss: 📈 Monero's sudden rise 😮💨 Why scams like Eric Adams’ NYC token continue to succeed 😬 Why ossifying Ethereum may not be ideal 👀 How...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Polygon Pivots to Payments, Stays Away From App Chain
Polygon is shifting to payments, but @0xMarcB says that the network is not becoming an application chain Listen 👇 https://t.co/VGiGSOPu98
By Laura Shin
News•Jan 18, 2026
Crypto’s Decentralization Promise Breaks at Interoperability
Crypto’s promise of decentralized value transfer is undermined by the current interoperability model, which relies on a handful of centralized bridges and messaging services. Industry leaders like Casper Network’s Michael Steuer argue that users must navigate complex network choices, fees,...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Why High‑Volume STRK‑SOL Pair Missing From Top List?
Question to @MeteoraAG : I notice the STRK-SOL pair is doing pretty high volume but doesn't appear on top performers? Why? Another case of baldness discrimination?
By Eli Ben-Sasson
News•Jan 18, 2026
80% of Hacked Crypto Projects Never ‘Fully Recover,’ Expert Warns
Nearly four out of five crypto projects hit by a major hack never fully recover, according to Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador. He attributes the low survival rate to operational paralysis, lack of incident‑response plans, and breakdowns in communication that erode...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 18, 2026
Adapt or Die: Solana Labs CEO Opposes Buterin’s Approach to Blockchain Longevity
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko argued that Solana must remain a constantly evolving network, contrasting with Vitalik Buterin’s vision of Ethereum as a self‑sustaining, hands‑off blockchain. Yakovenko emphasized community‑driven updates and even suggested future AI‑assisted development funded by network fees. Buterin...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 18, 2026
Snagging Iconic Coldie Art Before Prices Surge
Saturday night shopping for underpriced art by my favourite artists... this time "Prices are Going Up" from @Coldie Talking Head series. Love Coldie's work. This is iconic Coldie 1/250 for 0.15ETH... bananas... https://t.co/FxQsPGGe7C
By Raoul Pal
News•Jan 17, 2026
Coinbase Refutes Rumors of White House's Threat to Pull Support for Crypto Bill
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denied rumors that the White House would withdraw its backing for the crypto market‑structure bill, calling the administration "super constructive." He said the White House asked Coinbase to devise a deal with banks, focusing on community...
By CoinDesk
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Split Banking Lobby to Counter Anti‑Yield Crypto Divide
It would be smart strategy to try to split the banking lobby, since community banks are the face the anti-yield argument. Indeed, the banks have been doing the same: driving a wedge between Coinbase and the rest of crypto. Not sure what...
By Alex Johnson
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Polygon Shifts to Payments, Boosting $POL in Stablecoin Era
A new era for Polygon? In this Unchained episode, Marc Boiron joins me to dissect: 💡 What Polygon's new payment focus means for the network and its applications 📝 How Coinme and Sequence fit into the broader picture 👀 What...
By Laura Shin
News•Jan 17, 2026
Lack of Liquidity Is a Growing Concern in Crypto, Says Auros' Jason Atkins
Jason Atkins, Auros’ chief commercial officer, warned that crypto’s biggest obstacle to institutional adoption is insufficient market liquidity, not volatility. He traced the thinness to the October 10, 2025 crash, which forced traders and leverage out faster than they could return. As...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 17, 2026
Btcusa Price Drops as Whales Move BTC to Exchanges: What It Means
Bitcoin’s price slipped after large holders—so‑called whales—moved substantial BTC to centralized exchanges, prompting a cautious market response. The decline was modest rather than a crash, and many altcoins mirrored the downward move. Slightly higher trading volume suggested orderly selling while...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 17, 2026
Crypto Trading Platform with CZ as Advisor Sees Sudden $2 Billion Volume Surge on 'Airdrop' Hype
Genius Terminal, a crypto trading platform backed by YZi Labs and advised by Binance co‑founder CZ, has experienced a massive surge in activity ahead of a rumored token airdrop. Weekly trading volume exploded from roughly $85 million to more than $2 billion,...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 17, 2026
Zero Knowledge Proof Phase II Presale Auction Limits 190 Million Tokens Daily, Burn Mechanics Amplify Early Participation
Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has finished building its four‑layer blockchain infrastructure and is moving into Phase II of its presale auction. The new Accumulative Phase limits daily token supply to 190 million $ZKP and burns any unallocated tokens, while capping purchases at...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 17, 2026
Eco CEO Says Crypto Market Infrastructure Bill Fail Exposes Critical Gap Between Policymakers and Digital Asset Innovators
The Senate Banking Committee halted a markup hearing after Coinbase withdrew its backing for the crypto market infrastructure bill, leaving the legislation in limbo. ECO CEO Ryne Saxe says the delay highlights a widening gap between lawmakers and DeFi innovators,...
By Crowdfund Insider
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Bitcoin Falls Short of Gold; New Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Explored
Has Bitcoin failed on its digital gold promise? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Vinny Lingham joins me to unpack: 🤔 Why Bitcoin continues to underperform gold 💥 His plans for a gold-backed stablecoin ⚠️ Why silver could be overheated ⁉️...
By Laura Shin
News•Jan 17, 2026
Bank of Italy Models Ethereum Risks in Extreme Price Collapse Scenario
The Bank of Italy’s financial stability unit released a stress‑test model that simulates the impact of an extreme Ethereum price collapse on the Italian financial system. The scenario assumes an 80%‑plus drop in ETH value, triggering liquidity strains for banks...
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Jan 17, 2026
YWWSDC Discloses FinCEN MSB & SEC Filings: Anchoring $16T
YWWSDC Group US Ltd announced it has secured both a SEC Form D filing (CIK 0002104385) and a FinCEN Money Services Business registration (MSB 31000317594954), formally placing its AI‑driven Athena Engine and Veritas Layer under U.S. regulatory oversight. The dual filings certify the...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 17, 2026
Popular Burger Joint Steak ’N Shake Buys $10 Million Bitcoin
Steak ’n Shake announced it has added roughly $10 million worth of bitcoin—about 105 BTC—to its corporate treasury, expanding a crypto strategy that began eight months ago when the chain started accepting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. The company says Bitcoin payments...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 17, 2026
Digital Asset Firm Meld Closes $7M Round
Meld announced the close of a $7 million strategic funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation from F‑Prime, Yolo Investments, and Scytale Digital. The capital will accelerate Meld’s go‑to‑market push, expand the Meld Network, and deepen its customer‑success capabilities. Meld’s platform...
By Crowdfund Insider
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Gold Surge, Dollar Reserve Risk, Bitcoin & Yuan Outlook
Gold to $39K? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Eric Fine joins me to unpack: 💥 VanEck’s bold prediction if the dollar loses its reserve status ⚠️ Why some developed markets are of active concern in the event of a reserve...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 17, 2026
FBI Traces $1 B in Crypto Through Figueira’s Wallets
“The FBI has identified approximately a billion dollars' worth of cryptocurrency that was passed through crypto wallets utilized by Figueira and his laundering operation” (h/t @criptolawyer) https://t.co/BNb8abIyKy
By Jason Mikula
News•Jan 17, 2026
Elon Musk Once Backed a $10 Billion OpenAI ICO, Internal Notes Show
Internal call notes from January 2018 reveal Elon Musk briefly supported a $10 billion initial coin offering (ICO) to fund OpenAI’s research. Within weeks, the founders concluded the token sale would not raise sufficient capital, and Musk withdrew his backing. He...
By CoinDesk
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Avoid Sensationalism; Prioritize Long‑term Accuracy in Macro Analysis
A lot of folks try to drum up short-term engagement by being sensationalist at the cost of long-run accuracy, banking on the idea that readers have short memories. If you're following macro folks, make sure they tell you sometimes that things...
By Lynn Alden
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Coinbase Stands Firm on Its Non‑Negotiable Principle
Great points in this thread. There’s a reason why Coinbase has made this the hill it’s willing to die on.
By Alex Johnson
News•Jan 17, 2026
Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Eyes $400M Raise with IPO in Sight: Report
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank, is targeting a $200‑$400 million capital raise ahead of a planned 2025 IPO. The funding will support its expanding stablecoin issuance platform and broader institutional services. CEO Nathan McCauley aims to double the stablecoin...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Account Abstraction Boosts UX; Native Version Elevates DevX
1⃣Account Abstraction is the best way to improve UX. 2⃣Native Account Abstraction is the best way to improve devX One day this will be common knowledge.
By Eli Ben-Sasson
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Calling All Crypto Critics Seeking a Better Future
Good morning to everyone who thinks the current crypto market structure is bad and wants better for the future. https://t.co/fwN5rphmvR
By Wendy O
News•Jan 17, 2026
Animoca Brands Expands Web3 Portfolio with Acquisition of SOMO
Animoca Brands has completed its acquisition of SOMO, a crypto‑collectibles and interactive entertainment startup. The deal adds gacha‑style on‑chain games to Animoca’s portfolio, which already includes The Sandbox, Open Campus and the Moca Network. By integrating SOMO’s technology, Animoca aims...
By Crowdfund Insider
Social•Jan 17, 2026
Friday Market Wrap-Up: Crypto, Metals, and Stocks
Market Update with Landy: The Friday Wrap-Up 01/16/2026 $BTC $SILVER $GOLD $DJI $NDX $SPY Brought to you by @davidgokhshtein @gokhshtein and presented by @CryptoLandy. https://t.co/9Fncv9ulca
By David Gokhshtein