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Bitcoin pushes through $95,000 resistance to reach $97,000 as the digital asset finally aligns with broader risk-on sentiment, though analysts note political uncertainty and dollar weakness create mixed signals for sustained momentum. The post QCP Says Bitcoin’s Finally Waking Up After Lagging Stocks and Gold appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT placed the odds at roughly 20-30%.

FTX’s bankruptcy wind-down is still running on two tracks: returning money to creditors while trying to take it back from others.

Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives. A decentralized stablecoin aims to maintain a stable value while being issued and managed onchain, without relying on a single company to mint or redeem dollars. Stablecoins are already central to decentralized finance (DeFi). Because fiat money is not native to blockchains, stablecoins perform the day-to-day role of moving value between protocols and acting as collateral. Read more

The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure. Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-focused financial technology company, is pushing stock lending on-chain with a new system that allows investors to lend shares directly to one another without relying on traditional securities intermediaries. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the company has launched the On-Chain Public Equity Network, known as OPEN, which allows companies to issue real equity directly on Figure’s Provenance blockchain. Unlike other tokenized stock offerings, which typically mirror existing shares through synthetic instruments, the equity issued on OPEN represents actual ownership. Those shares can be lent or pledged directly on the blockchain, bypassing intermediaries such as custodians, exchanges and brokers, according to Figure CEO Mike Cagney. Read more

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026.

Crypto payments firm Ripple has revealed its second European license approval in the last week, fueling expansion ahead.

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m valuation. Russia to open crypto markets more for payments. Crypto wrench attacks continue in France. Pakistan to integrate WLFI’s USD1.

Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense

DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil. Key takeaways: DASH surged on privacy-coin rotation following the Zcash fallout. Multiyear resistance raises odds of an 80% price correction. Read more

The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well.

The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys.

Bitwise launched its Chainlink ETF Wednesday, becoming the second spot LINK fund in the U.S. following Grayscale's December debut.

Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts. The GENIUS Act was designed to keep stablecoins as payment tools rather than savings products. As a result, it bans issuers from paying interest or yield to stablecoin holders. Community banks argue that a loophole exists because exchanges and affiliated partners can still offer rewards on stablecoin balances, even if the issuer itself does not pay yield. Smaller banks are more concerned than large banks because they rely heavily on local deposits. Any outflow of deposits could directly reduce lending to small businesses and households. Read more

Myriad predictors can use the Trump-backed DeFi project’s stablecoin USD1 through its BNB Chain integration.

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation risks. World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, attracting ~$20M. BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO targeting a ~$2B valuation as custody assets surpassed $100B. Tennessee regulators ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets and refund users, escalating a multi-state legal fight.

Delphi Digital predicts perpetual DEXs could replace banks by combining trading, custody, lending, and clearing in single on-chain platforms, capturing growing market share from centralized exchanges. The post Delphi Digital: Perp DEXs Poised to Replace Banks as “All-In-One” Financial Giants appeared first on Cryptonews.

Billion-dollar asset manager Grayscale is eyeing a BONK-based product  – Bonk predictions now could eye $1 with potential TradFi demand. The post Bonk Price Prediction: Billion-Dollar Wall Street Firm Just Added BONK to Its Watchlist – Can Bonk Hit $1? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Short-term correction or an "up only" scenario for ICP: what comes next?

Bitcoin's open interest decline below its 180-day moving average signals a critical deleveraging phase that historically marks market bottoms, with futures positioning shifting bullish and analysts projecting a potential rally toward $105,000. The post Bitcoin Open Interest Drops 31% as Analysts Call a Market Bottom and Eye $105k Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.